The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 8 June 1897
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section17 1897-06-08 1 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JUNE Bth, 1897. No 515.17 words
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Article81 1897-06-08 1 Corrected up to June 5.) On London. 4 m/:> 1/1 14 demand l/llj Private credits 3 m/s 2/0-1/16 I, documents 3 m/s 2/0+ credits 6 m/s 2/0-3/16 On India. Baah demand 163 On Hongkong. Hank demand prem. On Yokohama. ml demand i% prem. On Java. .nk Vmand 1 njA81 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article22 1897-06-08 1 At the Hotel de la Paix, on the 3rd instant, the I wife of Captain Bell, s.s. Cerberus, of a son.22 words
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Article, Illustration429 1897-06-08 1 (June ist.) WITH reference to the Greco-Turkish struggle we are, we trust, nearly out of the wood. The daylight of peace peers in here and there through the gloom of the forest. But we must not quite holloa yet as though our escape were already secured. The429 words
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Article493 1897-06-08 1 JAPAN nowadays is no negligible quantity, and as a result of the China-Japan War she has attained a status in the Pacific that is not yet perhaps fully realised. True she had to forego some of the substantial territorial results of that war as a consequence of pressure493 words
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783 1897-06-08 1 The Morality of the Indian ImmiGration Bill. (June 3rd.) A correspondent draws attention to the character, or want of character, of the Indian Immigration Bill. It so happened that we had two Bills before the Legislative Council simultaneously dealing with the importation of labour. The Chinese Immigrant Depot Bill, otherwise783 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement243 1897-06-08 1 CONTENTS. -KADINI, ArTK LhS. Peace at Hand, 353 Japan's Advance, 353 Morality of the Indian Immigration 8i11,... 353 The Permanent Memorial, 354 jubilee Memorial orresponder.c 361 Presentation to Mr. Langdon, 361 Military Intelligence, 362 i hv jubilee Regatta, 562 1 he < )ueen's Scholarships, 363 New Police Officer for the243 words
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Advertisement43 1897-06-08 1 Calvert's Carbolated Creosote. Non-pcisonous Antiseptic Disinfectant. Destroys all Microbes. A few crops in the bath act like a tonic Perfectly harmless. Has a pleasant odour. Commands a large sale all over the world Once tried always used. Wholhsalh Agents, PATERSON, SIMONS ac Co,43 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous535 1897-06-08 1 The next mails from Europe are expected to arrive by the M. M. s. S. Melbourne on the 1 2th inst, with London advices to the 21st ult., being followed by the P. &O. s.S. Mirzapore on the 21st inst., with the English mails of the 28th ult. This mail535 words
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Article1513 1897-06-08 2 (June 4th.) A letter from the Colonial Secretary to the Deputy President of the Municipal Commission is of further assistance to the shaping o! tfie Permanent iMemorial Scheme. Several points in the letter and in the present tentative position of the scheme might with advantage have a1,513 words
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Article281 1897-06-08 2 (June 7th.) The tendency of European diplomacy of late years has been the visible inclination to let the old combinations become obsolete in favour of some as yet not fully defined new groupings of the great Powers. For years the Triple Alliance (Germany. Austria and Italy) balanc281 words
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Article638 1897-06-08 2 An interesting Blue-book has been issued co: tainmg a number of reports made during the latf eleven years upon the Cocos-Keeling Islandwhich since 1886 have been under the authority ot the Governor of the Straits Settlements The^t islands lie in the Indian Ocean some distance fron the638 words
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Article102 1897-06-08 2 The lubrication of the bicycle chain is M portant matter, and forms the subject of s«HW controversy amongst cyclists. Some riders v-« o\> but it collects dust, and grit, and dirt, and becuru a nuisance. We think a dry lubricant, putting the dust'question on one side, is102 words
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Article57 1897-06-08 2 The Japanese Government ha> decided to rebuild the Parliament EimMCi < > better site, at an expense of tour millioi yen. It i- said that preparation <>! the plans and estimate!? wilictcupy three years and that the strut tur< -cannot br ctunuleted under 20 years owine to the difficult* o\57 words
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Article450 1897-06-08 3 Major C. V. Hume, r.a., is granted the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel whilst employed as Military Governor to the Crown Prince of Siam. His Excellency the Governor of Ceylon will go home for six months on leave early next year, when Sir Xoel Walker will administer450 words
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Article332 1897-06-08 3 And the Max who Described it. A few days ago we quoted the exceedingly graphic account of the horrors of the night panic that attacked the Greek troops retiring from Turnavo on Larissa. The Saturday Review says 1 We do not know who Reuters Special orrespondent with332 words
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1299 1897-06-08 3 Englishman, J We may have to include among the indirect results of the Greco-Turkish war, a further shelving of the question of the improved lighting of the lower end of the Red Sea. Not long ago the British Ambassador at Constantinople issued a1,299 words
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Article839 1897-06-08 3 In addition to the reference made in our "Topics of the Week" to In Court and Kampong, a reprint of Malay sketches that have already seen the light in this place, our readers might like to see this pleasant notice of the book from the Pall Mall839 words
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Article92 1897-06-08 3 Returns made by the Japanese Finance Department show that the amount of the Government paper money and bank notes (the convertible notes of the Bank of Japan excepted) in circulation on the ist April was 22,656,077 yen, showing a decrease of 121.265 yen in the former and92 words
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Article56 1897-06-08 3 Mr. Batliurst, Superintendent ot Police, Negri Sembilan, returned by the mail this morning looking very tit. For two months during his period of leave, Mr. Bathurst was attached for duty to the Royal Marines at Forton Barracks. He reports his uncle, Major McCallum, to have been going strong and well56 words
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Article519 1897-06-08 3 The annual general meeting of the members of the Philharmonic Society was held in the Town Hall last evening, Mr. W. G. St. Clair, President, in the Chair. There were also present Mr. J. F. Craig, Vice-President, Mr. J. Polglase, Hon. Sec Mr. J. S. Robertson, Treasurer,519 words
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Article245 1897-06-08 3 An obituary notice of the late Sir William C. F. Robinson says Excellent administrator as he was in Australia he never seemed quite at home in the Straits, and it is no secret he preferred returning to Australia rather than to Singapore. His second term as245 words
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Article124 1897-06-08 3 The German steamer Oldenburg arrived alongside the Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday afternoon from China with a large number of time-expired men from the German squadron in the North. The steamer Clitus arrived from Australia yesterday, with about 2,000 tons of coal for Messrs. Paterson Simons and Co., which124 words
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Article3577 1897-06-08 4 Graphic Stories by Eye-Witsesses. Horrible Scenes. Cause of the Fire. Duchesse D'Alenc on's Fate. {Pall Mall Gazette, May sth.) One of the most appalling disasters that has ever taken place in Paris occurred yesterday afternoon. A bazaar, the Grand Bazar de la Charite, which was3,577 words
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Article761 1897-06-08 4 (From Kobe Chronicle.) Japav and Hawaii. Tokio, May 13th.— A San Francisco tele^rar received yesterday states that it is believed in Sar Francisco that the Hawaiian Government „0 ask [the King of Norway and Sweden to arb trate upon the claims of the Japanese Govern-/! against the761 words
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Article453 1897-06-08 5 The Selangor cricket team is expected lo arrive at Taipeng on Saturday next, and will probably commence to play Perak on that day, and continue t>n \londay and Tuesday. The June monthly medal handicap of the Singapore Golf Club will be played on June sth. Play453 words
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Article130 1897-06-08 5 Kidnapping \n Elderly Woman. A Rangoon paper says: A very rich widow, vho lives in Poc/oundaung, was carried off while walking back from a pwe in Latter street n the early hours of Sunday morning by a looking young man of about 30, a paddy trader, while130 words
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Article61 1897-06-08 5 t annual meeting of the Dominion Rifle Vssociatiori wa^ held on April 14 at Ottawa. Sir artwri^ht, Acting Minister of Militia, said ■at clouds gathering over Europe might burst time, and it was within the bounds of ibifity that the Volunteers of Canada might ji opportunity of61 words
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Article87 1897-06-08 5 A; interesting loot-race took place at the RochAthletic Ground on Saturday, when the nous ex-amateur champion A. R. Downer, ot burgh, and K. < Brcdin, of Reading, met to ide the quarter-mile championship. At 1 k o: the pistol Downer jumped away, and -v 1 caa o! a Luupl*.-87 words
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Correspondence.
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Article276 1897-06-08 5 To the Editor. Sir, —This morning I had personal experience, though only for a short while, of the inconvenience connected with the now too prevalent practice of allowing very young boys to act as rikisha pullers. On my casually leaning backwards, the puller was lifted almost off his276 words
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Article164 1897-06-08 5 Dear Mr. Editor,—What is sauce tor the goose is sauce for the gander, and vice versa. What does it matter what the men wear at the Races Why do you pander to their vanity, and help to make them extravagant? Do you know what the awful164 words
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Article138 1897-06-08 5 On the 17th May the Manila Gazette published an extensive amnesty from the Governor General, concerning a free pirdon to all rebels, with the following exceptions 1. Promoters of the rebellion, who have not yet been punished for their acts. 2. Soldiers who, whilst in active service,138 words
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Article127 1897-06-08 5 From the iMining Report for April '-—Milling.— This was carried on continuously for 29 days, crushing 434 tons from the mine for a yield of 171 ounces, and 1,700 tons of headings for a yield of 212 ounces. Milling was again resumed on the Ist proximo. Calcining Works, These127 words
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Article140 1897-06-08 5 Huge Memorial Donations. The Figaro newspaper has opened a subscription in aid of the work carried on at the charitable ba/aar, and has already raised one million and a half of francs (S6oo,ooo). One anonymous donor gave 0,^7,000 francs (s.!74,B<k>) the Emperor of Germany contributed ten thousand140 words
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Article1220 1897-06-08 5 I tender the teachers my warmest thanks for their endeavours during the past year. It is impossible to over-rate the excellent work they are doing in the Colony Governor's speech at Prize Distribution, Seventy-seven dollars a month for three years— Governor's offer to teacher with seven years1,220 words
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Article205 1897-06-08 5 We much regret to learn that a greatly respected family resident in Singapore has suffered the loss of a near relative in this deplorable disaster. Madame Brasier de Thuy (whose name was inaccurately given in the first printed accounts) was one of the unfortunate victims of205 words
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Article48 1897-06-08 5 It is reported privately in Singapore that at a meeting of the Pahang State Council on May 14th, at Pekan, the sentence of death passed on the Eurasian, Siddons, for the murder of a Chinaman at Rompin, has been commuted to penal servitude for life.48 words
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Article196 1897-06-08 5 (By the Mail), The Singapore Gas Company recommend a dividend of i\ per cent, for the 1895. We hear that the British North Borneo Gold Syndicate (Limited) has gone to allotment, and that it is hoped in about six months' time tha dredging operations will be in progress196 words
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Article120 1897-06-08 5 Some surprise has been expressed at the delay in appointing a successor to the see of Victoria (Hongkong), but there is every reason to believe that a name will very shortly be announced. Bishop Burdon, the recent prelate, is now in England. To-day belore Mr. Wil inson Lim Siang Hoon120 words
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Article1060 1897-06-08 6 (from our own Correspondent.'} Batavia, 28th May, 1897. Since last writing, the weather has continued warm and fine without rain, and there is every evidence that the East Monsoon has come to stay. News has been received from Singapore that the Golf Club there will not be able to1,060 words
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247 1897-06-08 6 INDIA-RUBBER AND THE CYCLING TRADES. In an interesting article the Financial News has just called attention to the possibility of a 11 corner being formed in india-rubber. It seems that in ISB6 there were 6S cycle factories in England, and at the present time the number has increased nearly tenfold.247 words
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Article373 1897-06-08 6 In view of the santioned utilisation of water power to drive an electric installation at Raub, the following should interest local shareholders Up to the present, the Nile cataracts have largely hindered Egypt from realising the full extent of commercial prosperity which would otherwise lie within easy373 words
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Article80 1897-06-08 6 Chan A Bock, the cdmpradore of the Banque de l'lndo-Chine at Haiphong, who was arrested recently in consequence of defalcations in his accounts and who took poison, died from the effects. According to the Courier d' Haiphong the complications arming from the embezzlement has caused a panic amongst the Chinese80 words
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Article244 1897-06-08 6 A home paper has this reference to the most important harbour on the South east coast of Africa Talk as to the probable future of Delagoa Bay is again very rife, and the recent arrival of several vessels of the Cape squadron there has given colour to the244 words
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Article314 1897-06-08 6 The Jubilee musical arrangements at Hongkong are taking shape. There will be, on the 22nd inst., a short open-air Musical Performance at the Happy Valley (immediately after the Review) in which all the Naval and Military forces will take part, together with all classes and sections314 words
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224 1897-06-08 6 Apropos of the Daily Chronicle's surmise that the Marquis of Lome may be our next Viceroy, it is hardly possible to express how great an advantage it would be to India at the present moment, were some offshoot of Royalty to224 words
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Article228 1897-06-08 6 At a recent meeting of the Paht Geographical j Society a communication on the above subject by M. Venukoff was read. It stated The Rus- sian Government having concluded with that of Peking a convention with respect to the construction of a railway which will cross228 words
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Article129 1897-06-08 6 An article in ihe Marine Rundschau discusser the comparative strength of the navies of Europe, and arrives at the following conclusions There is only one sea Power of the first rank—Kngland The French navy is barely half as strong, and France must consecjuently be classified as a129 words
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973 1897-06-08 6 The Journal of the Royal Umied Servi titsi tution for March publishes an important article cm "German Naval Policy and Strategy,' 1 fay Can tain Baron yon Liittwitz, of the German Grand General Staff. It is a frank exposition or tm reasons why Germany973 words
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Article17 1897-06-08 6 Yesterda) morning tin- Austrian cruis Franz JoseJ I lei: tor Cckmko em > uU hnvif ward t<. Pola17 words
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Article242 1897-06-08 7 The annual general meeting of this compan was held on 6th ult. at Cannon-street Hotel, Mi Samuel Spencer presiding. The Chairman remarked that the accounts fo the past year showed an improvement on thos for 1895, and had it not been for unusual expen diture for242 words
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Article91 1897-06-08 7 The steamer Kilkurn arrived on the 31st ultimo from Calcutta with over 4,000 tons Bengal coal for the Borneo Company Limited. Yesterday she went alongside the Borneo wharf to discharge. The steamer Decima, which left Moji on :he joth ultimo with about 1,000 tons coal or the Mitsui91 words
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Article245 1897-06-08 7 1 here can be no doubt, according to the British Wcdt ml Journal, that in many parts of the world oca;ne inebriety is largely on the increase. Many voters speak of it as the third scourge of humanity, alcohol and morphine being the first md second. The greatest245 words
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Article77 1897-06-08 7 Those who sufter from mosquitos will be glad to ear of a protection which is warranted on Consular authority to be efficacious. It is the essence of Mentha Pulegium." On going to bed apply this sparingly to the face and hands, and the nosquitos will not trouble77 words
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Article238 1897-06-08 7 Chevalier de Kontski is touring in Tonkin. A Penang Chinaman with $1,300 in his possession has been arrested on arrival in Rangoon on instructions from the Straits* Mr. Alexander Pennycuick has been unanimously elected to represent the Rangoon Municipality on the new Burma Leg>lative Council The Masons of Perak purpose238 words
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Article826 1897-06-08 7 y Mr. Erich Georg (the Hongkong broker reports that "it is generally understood r that it will not be necessary to reconstrucl c the Punjom Company, or to call for fresr capital." i Mr. W. Bibby had not so good a night r {ff 1 ni826 words
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Article489 1897-06-08 7 This famous Irish horse has had a career 1 of victory this season. He won the Middle t Park Plate from Velasquez, the Two Thou--1 sand from Velasquez and Minstrel, the Newmarket Stakes from Berzak and Frisson and now the final triumph of the Derby from Velasquez, History,489 words
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Article117 1897-06-08 7 i i Last night was a great night at Harmston's Circus, a very full house assembling to assist at Mrs. Harmston-Love's benefit. This popular lady appeared herself in the ring with her highly-trained Arab horse, Ali," and a number of the finest items in the Company's repertoire were117 words
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Article273 1897-06-08 7 India is threatened with another misfortune, and that, too, of a very serious character. Owing to heavy and persistent sales of silver by American holders, the value of the metal has steadily fallen, and experts predict that this depreciation will go farther. Already it is selling273 words
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Article51 1897-06-08 7 Corps Orders. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, June }rd, 1897. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week, Lieut. G. A. Derrick. 2. Parades. Gymnasium class will be held on Monday and Thursday next, at 5.15 p.m. By Order, R. H. Parker, Lieut., r.y., For Acting Adjutant, S. V.51 words
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361 1897-06-08 7 The Yorodzu Choho is a well-known Japanese journal published in Tokio, which, like several other Japanese papers, devotes a portion of its columns to discussions in English. The editor of this part of the paper has lately written an article entitled "England's361 words
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Article98 1897-06-08 7 Her Jail Life in Hokgkong. The following passage from a private letter trom Hongkong has been placed at our disposal That poor wretch Mrs. Carew is not having such a rosy time here as she had in Yokohama. Five days in the week she is picking oakum. Has98 words
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Article429 1897-06-08 7 To a crowded assembly, mainly composed of natives, but with a good sprinklinoof Europeans, Professor Richard, m.f** gave in the Adelphi Hall last night what is described as a Medical-Electrical Demonstration." Ihe Hall was conveniently arranged for visitors, a large number of chairs being provided and ample429 words
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Correspondence.
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Article679 1897-06-08 8 Unprincipled and Unworkable. To the Editor. Sir, Although this Bill has now reached its final stage, I very much doubt if there is any clear general understanding as to its nature and probable result. If there were, it seems difficult to believe that anyone could be679 words
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Article525 1897-06-08 8 Education By Fraud." To thf Kditor Sir, I read with interest your .strongly j worded article of yesterday, telling how a Schoolmaster was deluded into coming out to the Straits Settlements, o the munificent net salary, after deductions, of §7- a month an amount slightly less in sterling than that525 words
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Article541 1897-06-08 8 (From our own Corresponding* Mr:?. Merewether was At Home at the Residency on Monday, the 24th. The weather, which at first looked threatening, turned out fine, and a pleasant afternoon was spent. The squalls from the West and South West have begun very early this year, and several have541 words
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Article1186 1897-06-08 8 Although within a few days of Singapore, Western Borneo is comparatively unknown here. That it is on the island continent, and is under the Dutch rule is about the extent of our knowledge, yet it is generally agreed that, like the B. N. B. territory, it is rich1,186 words
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Article278 1897-06-08 8 It doe.s not appear that all Sir Wiliian Maxwell's administrative arrangement a the Gold Coast give general satisfaction as this, from a home paper, shows Referring to affair-, on the Gold Coast. mcextraordinary piece of injustice has recently ber perpetrated there. It appears that when Si278 words
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Article283 1897-06-08 8 In referring to the coal mining industf) Japan, the Shipping List says that a DOWtinuana of the rising price for Japanese coal must Itssei the demand, especially if no means be taken avert a prolonged strike on the lines oi the rerer minor troubles. Moji coal and freights283 words
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Article68 1897-06-08 8 It i? rumoured at Tatping that Hi Oh*' 1 Marks will j>robab!\ obtain the a\>\ i ment of Assistant Secretary to Cove ment rendered vacant by the ti t;.^:« Mr. Grey to Selangor Should th be trur, wr Pioneer coogratulat* mt Mark- on bis promottoo, mod tin G<mh ment on68 words
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Article1633 1897-06-08 9 Wiri Hawsers and Spiked Rafts. A Welcome for the Enemy. (Globe.) As the following has a very direct bearing on the defence of Singapore, particularly of New Harbour, we think our readers will find in it much of interest and instruction Great Britain's frontier is the sea. In1,633 words
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Article231 1897-06-08 9 We record to-day an item of news which will doubtless cause many of the British men of business in Bangkok to ponder. The French Representative here evidently regards it as one of his duties to actively assist French commercial enterprise in Siam, and in accordance231 words
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Article280 1897-06-08 9 1 Mr. F. A. Toy n bee, the well-known Selangor planter, now at home, has married the widow of the late Mr j. P. Stuart, formerly of Well's Hili Estate, Kuala It is reported in a Chinese paper, says the China Gazette, i*n ilie survey in connection with the proj.280 words
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Article750 1897-06-08 9 It is notified that the Warren Shield for Rifle-shooting will be shot for between July 10th and July 17th. Mr. Hearn, formerly of Singapore, who was to have been inspector of pawnshops at Bangkok has been made inspector of police. The 2nd South Lancashire Regiment (the750 words
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Article656 1897-06-08 9 And Jubilee Scholarships. To Be Sanctioned by the Governor. The following further correspondence re the proposed permanent memorial of the completion of the 6oth year of Her Majesty's reign was read at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners esterday May 3 is» Sir, With reference to my656 words
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210 1897-06-08 9 Mr. \V. C. Langdon, who has for eight years been superintendent of the Telegraph Office here, and who is appointed on promotion to the Port Darwin station in Northern Australia, was yesterday the recipient of a very handsome testimonial from the staff of the210 words
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Article3635 1897-06-08 10 (Thursday, June 3, 1897.) A special meeting of the Municipal Commis. sioners, followed by the ordinary fortnightly meeting, was held this afternoon, Mr. W. Egerton presiding. There were also present Mr. Th. Sohst, Mr. Seah Liang Scan, Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn, Mr. W. Evans, Mr. W. Nanson, Mr.3,635 words
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Article156 1897-06-08 10 The G.O.C. has been pleased to grant leave of absence to the undermentioned Officers for periods as stated against their names, on private affairs Lieutenant A. D. Boden, ist Battn. Rifle Brigade, from 14th June to 14th September, 1897. 2nd Lieutenant C. O. B. Blewitt, Ist Battn. Rifle156 words
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Article157 1897-06-08 10 A Royal Romance. Jhe Duchesse d'Alencon, the Royal victim oi the Paris fire, was at one period of her life the heroine of an interesting romance. She was the youngest of Duke Max of Bavaria's live daughters, and when 18 years of age became affianced to the157 words
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Article86 1897-06-08 10 We have been asked to call the attention of those interested in the races for European events at the Jubilee Regatta on June 24th, that there will be two races, one fur Luropean boats belonging to ships in harbour, and a handicap for all open and half-decked86 words
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Article42 1897-06-08 10 Kather, are generals brave men 7 a^ked Johnny of his father. 'Yes. my son as a rule,' was the answer. Then why does artists make picture* of 'em standing on a hill three miles away to at a battle through an operd42 words
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Article148 1897-06-08 11 The Education Department are now in receipt of a telegram announcing the result of the Queen's Scholarship examinations held in March last, from which it appears that Mr. Fred. Salzmann, of the Raffles School, second son of Mr. Edward Salzmann, is again top of the list, Mr.148 words
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Article98 1897-06-08 11 Western Australia is again able to show a handsome increase in revenue in its return for April, the receipts having amounted to 237,960/. as compared with 181,015/. in the corresponding period (if last year. This has been achieved in face of a significant falling off under the head98 words
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78 1897-06-08 11 Captain H. B. de Hamel, one of the Assistant Inspectors of the Gold Coast Constabulary, has been selected for the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police in the Straits Settlements. Captain de Hamel is an Artilleryman holding a commission in the Londonderry Artillery78 words
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Article101 1897-06-08 11 At the meeting of the Ralfles Trustees yesterday it was decided to ask the Governor not to allow any building to be put up in front of the land belonging to the Raffles Institution. Although the Trustees might very well, in the public interests, have waived their101 words
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Article221 1897-06-08 11 /Siam Free Press J The celebrated petition which was forwarded by the Bangkok cattle traders to the Singapore authorities asking for a removal of the present restrictions upon the importation of Bangkok cattle has, we hear, been rejected. The Colonial Secretary replies that the restrictions cannot221 words
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Article148 1897-06-08 11 Says a home paper: Mr. A. P. Talbot, the Assistant Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements, is still in England. 11l health has prevented him returning to Ins duties, and it appears somewhat uncertain whether he will again resume duty in the Colonial Secretariat. It is highly probable148 words
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Article479 1897-06-08 11 The Selangor Government are offering for sale, on July 12th, twelve blocks of agricultural land, each about half a square mile in size, to the north of Klang. Last evening at 7-30, on board the French mail steamer Yarra, a passenger named Mr. P. L. Cristofari,479 words
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Article117 1897-06-08 11 Our Malacca correspondent sends us a copy of two questions which it is understood Mr. Napier before his deparature was to try and arrange with some other unofficial member to ask the Colonial Secretary (1) Whether any steps have been taken by the Government to ascertain117 words
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161 1897-06-08 11 The Figaro points out that now the British Channel Squadron has entered the Mediterranean, England has sixty ships concentrated there, which proves that the Mediterranean is becoming more and more an English lake. To bring her naval force in the Mediterranean up to this strength161 words
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Article1538 1897-06-08 11 Quicquid agiint homines nostn est farrago libel l i> Juvenal. The Paris Temps reads a solemn lecture to President Kriiger on the duties he owes to civilisation. It counsels him to make great concessions to the Uitlanders, political rights and fiscal relief, lest he commit the1,538 words
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Article76 1897-06-08 11 Colour-Sergt. Barker, 15th Middlesex (Customs) Rifles, shooting at Ilford in the North London Rifle Club's Competition, has made a score of 104 with the LeeMetford Rifle out of a possible 105. This equals the world's record with the MartiniHenry to the credit of Private Garrud, and indicates76 words
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Article22 1897-06-08 11 The Mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on the 12th May, is expected to be delivered on the 7th instant.22 words
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Article1892 1897-06-08 12 By a Nbw Office Hand. When the Editor passed me a card with a name and address written thereon in his own inimitable handwriting, and said Go and interview this man. He is in a whisper— the Weekly Topicist I all but swooned away. A rush1,892 words
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Article663 1897-06-08 12 It is stated that Germany objects to the Collective Note to the Porte until Greece has consented to the counter proposals of the Powers. The Sultan has telegraphed to Emperor William, thanking him fo^ his advice, and stating that he hopes it will show Turkey how to obtain recognition663 words
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Article160 1897-06-08 12 An Order in Council has been passed fixing the fees for short licenses to sell spirituous and fermented liquors. For a first class license it is $5 a day for a second $2 a day; for a third, fl. A certificate of naturalisation has been granted to Tan160 words
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Article265 1897-06-08 12 A first class performance was again presented to a large audience last night by the Harmston's, and, judging by the appreciative way with which every item was received we should say that the show might stay here indefinitely. The Warren Sisters perhaps were the best of a number265 words
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Article149 1897-06-08 12 The details of the damage to this Russian steamer by stranding are given this in a Japan paper The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamship Ekatir* inoslavi narrowly escaped being wrecked, and lost the blades of her starboard twin propeller, bent the shaft, and it is feared, cracked the boss,149 words
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Article247 1897-06-08 12 (To the Editor of the Rangoon Timeu Sir, I had rather a curious adventure this morning which you might find interesting. Hearing a great din caused by the twittering of birds in the dining room, I went in to see what the row was about. To my247 words
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Article45 1897-06-08 12 This is not at all bad. A felicitou* Idition to the vocabulary of periphrasis li noted by a writer in a musical cootcmpof arv. Instead of saving that Mdmr was encored, an ingenious critic says she capitulated to th^* insurgent a'i atr>n of the populace.45 words
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Article841 1897-06-08 13 In a letter to The Times Mr. H. R. Beeton writes What is likely to be effect of the adoption of the gold standard by Japan upon "exchange," and through it upon prices in gold-standard countries as compared with those in silver-standard countries In spite of841 words
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Article315 1897-06-08 13 The following comments on the late Sir William Robinson are taken from a mail paper Sir William C. F« Robinson had been on duty many lands as the Queen's representative. His earlier work was in strictly Crown Colonies, where ihc Governor is the official Alpha315 words
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327 1897-06-08 13 The Eastern Extension Company have recently contracted to lay two cables for the Government of Netherlands India which will bring two important regions into telegraphic communication with the world. I. A cable to connect Acheen with Pulo Way. 11. A cable to connect the islands327 words
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Article480 1897-06-08 13 (From Japan Papers.) The Proposed Chinese Loan. Tokyo, May 13.— The Chinese Government has succeeded in negociating a loan of a hundred million taels from a foreign syndica c through the medium of Dr. Dudgeon. The contract is to be signed to-morrow. The interest is 5 per480 words
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Article91 1897-06-08 13 A tine new Drill Hall has been opened by His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor at Rangoon for the use of the Port Defence Volunteers. It measures ioo ft. by 60 ft. On the occasion of the ceremonial opening an electric installation was used, and as the weather was hot three air-motors91 words
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Article167 1897-06-08 13 The Executive Engineer of the Bombay Municipality considers that nothing short of replacement of some of the stained portions of this work of art will be satisfactory, and should his opinion beaded upon a plaster cast of the head and' neck will be taken for167 words
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Article184 1897-06-08 13 Sergeant Koopoo Mootoo was yesterday to two months rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Wilkinson for attempting to commit extortion by putting one Loh Koon Bin in fear of injury to his person, and thereby obtaining the sum of $2 on February 26th. On the date named the prosecutor's184 words
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Article131 1897-06-08 13 The Superintendent of the Government Botanical Garden, Saharanpore, India, in a recent report, mentions a paint used against white ant attacks on trees. The ingredients are said to be I part of resin of Gardenia gummifera (Dikamali gum), 2 parts asafuetida, 2 parts bazaax aloes, and131 words
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Article167 1897-06-08 13 A French statistician has calculated the cost of the Franco-German war to Fran c and Germany, France lost 136,000 men, 80,000 by wounds, 36,000 by sickness, accidents, suicides, &c, 20,000 by death in German prisons. The wounded on the battlefield who survived numbered 138,000, those hurt167 words
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Article224 1897-06-08 13 Our statement that Capt. Baker Carr, Rifle Brigade, (Penang) would shortly go to Calcutta as A. D. C. to Lord Elgin is confirmed by this Indian telegram Calcutta, May 17.— -Captain Baker Carr, who was formerly Extra Aide-de-Camp to the Viceroy, and who is now with his regiment in Singapore,224 words
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Article747 1897-06-08 13 The Italian barques Antioca Accame and Dragutte were gaily decorated with bunting yesterday in honour of one of their national holidays. A Chinaman convicted of arson in Hongkong was sentenced to fifteen years hard labour. Three men lost their lives in the fire. To-day on the747 words
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Article728 1897-06-08 14 {from our ;wn Correspondent*} A telegram from the Governor of At)«h to the Java Courant ststes that a col umi marched from Indrapeorie on the 19th inst., and attacked the enemy's fortifications in the north-easterly mountains of the five Moekims Indrapoerie, situated on the Kroeng Simirah, the right branch728 words
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Article511 1897-06-08 14 1 Capt. Carlund, of the British barque Cambusdoon, which arrived from Manila on the Bth ult., en route to New York, died on board last evening as the result of fever. The deceased had been ailing some time, and had been attended medically, but last night he was taken worse,511 words
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Article107 1897-06-08 14 It is considered possible that the long delay in appointing a new Officer Commanding Royal Artillery may be accounted for by the prospect that Major Wace, ra, may return here in that capacity. Lt.-Col. A. L. Lane, R.A., who was understood to have been the officer destined107 words
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Article292 1897-06-08 14 The elephant which escaped from Mr. Cross's menagerie in Liverpool, during the early part of last week, was captured in a farmyard after the animal had swam the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. i Deeming it unsafe to bring the brute back to Liverpool, Mr. Cross and his292 words
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Article1776 1897-06-08 14 (London Ohina Telegraph.) A most enjoyable reunion of some two hundred and fifty persons interested in the Straits Settlements assembled at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Piccadilly, on the evening of 7th inst. On arrival the guests were welcomed at the entrance to the1,776 words
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Article58 1897-06-08 14 There was a stirring scene when Mr R F. Thorburn left Shanghai on the Z2n4 ult. A great many people went down the P. and O. jetty to say good-bye to I Secretary lo the Municipal Council, lira* during twenty years of service bin «eve been absent a single day,58 words
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Article84 1897-06-08 15 A private concert was given on Saturday night at the Teutonia Club, at which the members received some of their English friends. The music was supplied by the band of the Rifle Brigade, which played the following excellent selection of music 1. Marsch Tannhaeuser Wagner. 2. Overture84 words
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Article281 1897-06-08 15 Mr. Hugh Clifford and Mr. F. \V. Dou- I glas have had an adventurous journey of seventeen days up the Kuantan and across to Ulu Tembiling. For five days they journeyed without meeting a jingle human being. Soon after starting^ fcfr«sClifford writes The only incident worth noting281 words
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Article208 1897-06-08 15 S. C. C. 2nd XI v. Next XV. Played on Friday and Saturday last, and won by the eleven. Next XV. A. Gunn b Kaston 9 H. A. Scott c Kdlin b Parsons o W. Henning c Plumpton b Easton 10 W. Makepeace b Wright [6 T. G. Scott208 words
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Article311 1897-06-08 15 Mr. Clifford, in an interesting report to ihe Resident General, comments thus on the Pahang Corporation Mines Or. the nth April I visited the mines at Jeram Batang in the morning and went over the more m portant of those of the Pahang Corporation at Sungei311 words
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Article36 1897-06-08 15 A rather ugly accident happened to Dr. Nuble while out driving in Hongkong. be horse stumbled and fell, Dr. Noble *as pitched out of the dog-cart and had his Uce badly cut and his nose split.36 words
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Article126 1897-06-08 15 (Via Colombo.) London, May 26.— German consent to the collective note to the Porte was obtained specially at the instance of Russia. Germany desired before the question of indemnity was settled to place the Greek finances on a solid basis, at the same time satisfactory to German bondholders. London,126 words
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Article618 1897-06-08 15 A Sad Death from Cholera. Jubbulpore May 24th. Mr. Priest, Commissioner of Jubbulpore, died yesterday from a severe form of cholera. He was buried at 10 o'clock last night. Mr. Priest had only returned the day previous from Saugor, apparently in good health. Mahomedans and the Turkish Victories.618 words
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Article263 1897-06-08 15 With regard to the details of our trade with the Far East it is satisfactory to note a considerable increase in the export of cotton yarn to China and the Straits, both for the month and four months. On the other hand, Japan shows a decrease.263 words
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Article401 1897-06-08 15 When 1 first arrived from Europe, innocent as any dewdrop, Of Chinese dealers' crafty little tricks When a dealer recommended I thought my trouble ended, Till one Johnny left me in a pretty fix For he ordered twenty cases of our well known 11 Chop Three401 words
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Article73 1897-06-08 15 The Queen has decided that in June every member^of her Household who has belonged to it for fifty years is to receive a gold medal. Those who have served for twenty-five years are to have a silver medal. Those who have served less than twenty -five years, but73 words
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Article112 1897-06-08 15 The Dutch steamer Sri Pontianak which left at 8 a.m. yesterday for Pontianak had to put back after proceeding about 1 1 miles owing to some derangement to her machinery, the repairs to which, it is expected, will not detain here beyond to-morrow. The report on the Mines Office, Kuala112 words
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Article58 1897-06-08 15 (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 May 30. Amer. ship, Daniel Barnes Arpe Singapore, May 13 Boston. May 30. Nor. bq., Sigrid Wishardt Tjilatjap, May 26 Soerabaya. June I.58 words
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Article96 1897-06-08 15 (June 7.) Tin $35.62, Gambier 5.80 do. Cube No. 1 9.50 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 15. do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 23. Nutmegs nos to the Ib.) 63. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 17.5 c Liberian Coffee 32. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.70 do. do flake (do. do.) 4.2^96 words
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Advertisement368 1897-06-08 15 W^. A fl L/p/ T TAI 4 €l I M \*\j^\J\ ill For Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Influenza, and Incipient Consumption, no remedy approaches Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It has long been the most popular and successful anodyne expectorant in Pharmacy, and is everywhere approved ami recommended by the Faculty.368 words
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Miscellaneous253 1897-06-08 15 Passengers by the Mail. June I.— -Per Oceanien from Marseilles. Mr. H. W. Bathurst, Mrs. de Miiller, Mr. and Mrs. Kellermann and daughter, Mr. Alfred E. Mall, Mr. Besurt. From Suez.— Mr. de Shirler. From Colombo. Rev. Simion. June 4.— Per Yarrra from Hongkong. Mr. C. da Silva, Miss A.253 words
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Miscellaneous123 1897-06-08 15 Passengers Arrived.^^^^^ June 5. Per Ban Seng Guan Mr.JWpnenson. Per Anther st Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. Per Lindula Mr. Evans, Mr. Emery, Mr. Luker, Mr. Jarrold, Mr. Bow byes, Mr. Halser, Mr. Leitch, Mr. Kelso. Mr. Zaager, Mr. Windt, Mr. Chasseriau, Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Emery, Mrs. Miller. Per123 words
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Article71 1897-06-08 16 At Thermopylae Again. The Greeks are organising their defence at Thermopylae. Apprehended Hostilities. It is reported at Athens that the Turks have again violated the neutral zone, and the Greeks fear that an unexpected stroke is meditated. Disorders in Crete. The Cretans continue to be aggressive. The71 words
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Article135 1897-06-08 16 The amount of the Chinese loan now being raised in Belgium is £4,500,000 sterling* The syndicate supplying the money receives the exclusive privilege of furnishing railway material and of supplying engineers for the construction of important lines in the future. Japan and Hawaii. A despatch has been135 words
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Article205 1897-06-08 16 Mr. J. Gubbins's Galtee More 1. Lord Rosebcry's Velasquez 2. Mr. J. Simons Harrison's History 3. H. R. H. the Prince of Wales's Oakdene 4. followed at a long distance by Mr. Fairies Eager. Mr. C. D. Rose's Frisson. Mr. Wallace Johnstone's Monterey. Mr. J.205 words
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Article46 1897-06-08 16 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) China and Commerce. Hongkong, June 4, 1897. The Si-kiang river in the province of Kwang-tung has been opened to commerce, and steamers are now leaving for the interior. The officials are said to be dodging the new likin regulations.46 words
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Article87 1897-06-08 16 Gloucester has beaten Surrey by live wickets. Cape Colony and the Empire. A Naval Contribution Approved. The Cape Assembly has adopted the motion that the Cape shall contribute to the Imperial Navy. The Autonomy of Crete. A Proposal by France. France has proposed a scheme for the autonomy87 words
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Article133 1897-06-08 16 Mr. T. Jenning'schfbyPouletQueen of Cyprus Limasol 1 Lord Rosebery's b f by Gold-rlnch-llluminata Chelandr\>2 Lord Ellesmere's b I by Fitz-sunmons-Zariba Fortalice 3 Crete. A Provisional Government. The Cretans have established a provisional government under their chief Michallis. Turkey and Greece. Peace Negotiations. The Ambassadors and133 words
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Article220 1897-06-08 16 The Administration of Thessaly. There are various indications that the Turks are preparing for a long occupation of Thessaly, as Governors, Judges, and Schoolmasters are being appointed. Turkish Domesticity. Harems are also arriving from Turkey. The Peace Conditions. Annexation of Thessaly opposed by England, France, and Italy.220 words
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Article320 1897-06-08 16 Quotation. Capital Paid op Shares Pd, Dtt, Hongkong Shangnai Bank. 183 prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 im £l.si ft. (19.970 A £8 National Bank of China 124 £500,000 £400, ISO < 29,955" Pounders. $100 Sellers. C 75© £1 Bk. of China Japan, Ltd. M Nominal. £2,000,000320 words
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Advertisement157 1897-06-08 16 Weakened Vitality IMPOVERISHED Read what Ayer's Sarsapanlla did for the Rev. Z. 1\ Wilds, a wellknown city missionary in New York and brother of the late eminent Judge Wilds: "I was for many years a sufferer from boils and other eruptions of a like nature, caused by the impoverished state157 words
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Miscellaneous312 1897-06-08 16 CLEARANCES. June 7. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Amherst, Brit, str., Carroll, for Klang and T. Anson. Pakan, Brit, str., Scott, for Batu Pahat. Borneo-. Brit, str., Smith, for Bangkok. Perdana, Brit, str., Casey, for Singgora. Van Diemen, Out. str., Peters, for Sourabaya via ports. Bantam, Out. str., Preussner,312 words
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Miscellaneous879 1897-06-08 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of- War Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, When Pigmy Brit, cruiser 755 Dormer May 30 Labuan PiauE Brit, cruiser 3450 Corry May 13 Sarawak Station Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For, When Aladdin Nor. 1988 Schjott June 3 Hongkong Gil. Wood Colombo,879 words
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