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Title Section18 1898-01-11 17 THE Singapore Free Press and MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JANUARY nth, 1898. No. =u618 words
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Article290 1898-01-11 17 Police Court. High- Handed Procedure on the Dante, 22,25 Alleged Kidnapping, 21 Per-onating n Tax Collector, 24 Rowing. Chinese New Year in Selangor, 21 December .Medal Handicap, 3° Proposed Chinese Steamship Line, 19 [he Agricultural Outlook in Selangor, 20 <- .Mitchell's Visit to India, 20 The t T.irrison. 2I290 words
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Article81 1898-01-11 17 Domestic Occurrences BIRTH. Un the sth instant, at Breeze mil, me wite 01 W. B. Haffenden, of a son. DEATHS. On January 2nd, 1898, at Ferncote, Southend on- Sea, Caroline, the dearly beloved wife of N. J. Sarre, aged 47. On the 6th inst., at Johore Bahru, of pneumonia and81 words
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Article78 1898-01-11 17 (Corrected up to January 10.) Bank 4 m/s i/uj demand i/nf Private credits 3 m/s 2/0 documents 3 m/s 2 /°tV credits 6 m/s 2/o| On India. Bank demand 148 On Hongkong. Bank demand i% prem. On Yokohama. Bank demand 5% prem. I On Java. I Bank demand 11678 words
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Article, Illustration29 1898-01-11 17 Here shall the Pr« s the People* right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Fledged to Religion, Loyalty, and Law.29 words
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672 1898-01-11 17 The Army and its Work. (Jan. 4th) With the campaigns with which the British army is concerned it is almost invariably a case of one down, t'other come on." The gates of the temple of Janus Britannicus are ever open. And so we see that while Sir William Lockhart goes672 words
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Article293 1898-01-11 17 The Old Gaol Site. (Jan. 5 th Surprise appears to be felt in some quarters that a rock foundation has not been discovered under the site selected for the Victorian Memorial Halls. We are not aware that anybody who has experience in this question ever expected that. Taking the level293 words
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Article515 1898-01-11 17 IT is wirea tu-uay iu<ti ivcuici icdtns that whatever privilege another power may obtain from China Great Britain will demand adequate compensation and will do its utmost to uphold the existing rights of the country in China." It is, of course, not open to dispute515 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement53 1898-01-11 17 THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL 41,000,000 SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL s°o»o°° Head Office:— Hongkong. COURT OF DIRECTORS:— D. Gillies, Ksq. 1 CHOwTuNoSHANG,Esq. H.STOLTBRFOHT.Esq. I Kwan Hoi Chubn, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Esq. I Chiel Manager.— Glo. W. Playfair. INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS. For 12 months a\%. BARLOW Co.,— Agents53 words
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Page 17 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous395 1898-01-11 17 THE WEEK. The mail from Europe arrived by the M. M. S.S. Sydney this morning, with London advices to the 17th ult. She will be followed by the P. O. S.S. Ganges on the 17th inst., with the English mails of the 24th. This mail leaves by the M. M.395 words
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Article564 1898-01-11 18 (Jan. 6th.) To day it is telegraphed that an official statement has been made defining Germany's position at Kiao-chau. Putting aside for a moment the peculiar method »n which Germany became China's tenant, it is announced that Germany has obtained a lease of Kiao-chau," the term564 words
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Article366 1898-01-11 18 YESTERDAY it was stated in these columns that the whole desire of Britain was the maintenance of China's integrity and the free opening up of the country to the trade of all nations on equal terms. To that policy," we said, Japan will certainly adhere." To-day our366 words
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Article463 1898-01-11 18 The Allahabad Pioneer has an article dealing with the subject of Sir CHARLES Mitchell's visit to India in connectior with the question of coolie emigration tc the Straits. It is a fair review of the wholt position and of the objections taken tc recent legislative attempts to handle463 words
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Article406 1898-01-11 18 MORE British battalions may be sent up the Nile if necessary." Thus Reutert to-day. This statement, as any one can easily see, increases the chance of the Rifle Brigade, which is a regiment well seasoned by its tour of foreign service, being required to break its406 words
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Article760 1898-01-11 18 The solemnisation of th* feast of the Epiphany and the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Bishop Bourdon's consecration yesterday in the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd was an impressive ceremony, and one which will not be easily forgotten by those who witnessed it. The Cathedral was760 words
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Article70 1898-01-11 18 The following cricket matches have I been arranged during January S.C.C. Iv. Capt Parsons' XI., 14th anil 15th S.C.C. v. G. P. Stevens' XL, 3t»t and 22nd S.C C. v. Selangor, 24th and 26th Selangor Team v. the Rest, 28th and 29th. The second eleven fixtures for the same70 words
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Article70 1898-01-11 18 All the dry ore of the Straits Trading Com pan) at Ipoh wab swamped in the recent floo.ls. The Company is alleged to have suffered damage to the tune of a good many hundred dollars. The Liang Syndicate of Pahang under the management of Mr. J. B. M.70 words
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Article1184 1898-01-11 19 Second Lieut S. E. Hollond, Rifle Brigade, is promoted to be Lieutenant. Of the twenty-seven test matches played in Australia, England has won 13, Australia 12. and two have been drawn. I The Revd. Father de Mello, Superior of Portuguese Mission of Timor Dilly is present1,184 words
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Article351 1898-01-11 19 uciuii uwniHiciiLaLuis vii ri di icu -ola in esc relations appear to be in great need of knowledge, both political and geographical. To-day, it is gravely stated by the correspondent of a morning contemporary at the German capital that Russian a grandising projects in China would be351 words
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Article164 1898-01-11 19 The M. M. steamer Saghalien which is due to leave here on the 25th inst., had an accident on her way to Yokohama on the 14th ult being brought to a standstill by the breaking of the connecting rod, which in its turn smashed the cylinder164 words
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Article105 1898-01-11 19 The manager s progress report tor November contains these paragraphs Dr ivage.— The total drivage for the month is 94. feet. Ore mined. 38 tons. Milling.— This was carried on during 2g| days, crushing 38 tons of ore from the mine, yielding 10 025. and 2,500 tons of old105 words
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Article87 1898-01-11 19 The play on at the Adelphi when Mr. William Terriss was assassinated was Secret Service," which succeeded In the Days of the Duke." A home paper says When Secret Service is revived at the Adelphi on Wednesday night, it will be presented, as regards the principals, by87 words
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Article84 1898-01-11 19 Capt. Pinhorn is appointed Treasury Chest Officer and Acting D. P.; and Capt. Parsons is appointed acting Paymaster during the absence of Lieut. Col. Robinson. The freight ship Shanghai is expected to arrive at the P. O. Wharf at 6 a.m. to-morrow. There are detachments of the ist84 words
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Article139 1898-01-11 19 (Hongkong Telegraph Correspondent). Shanghai, December 24th. There is no change in the political situation and no news of any of the fleets at present Movements 01 the Fleet. Shanghai, December, 29th. 12.15 p.m.— lt is reported that (he British Fleet is at Chusan, but it is139 words
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Article101 1898-01-11 19 A woman, to amuse her baby, put a pistol at its head and pulled the trigger. She did not know it was loaded, of course, but the baby and she both found it out at the same time, only the baby will never tell. It seems101 words
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Article103 1898-01-11 19 ELECTRICITY ON BOARD STEAMERS. Cassier's Magazine, in an article devoted to the subject of Electricity on Ships," in the September number, refers at some length to the new steamer Bremen of German Lloyds, which is fitted with sixteen deck cranes, which have each two motors controlled by one handle for103 words
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Article27 1898-01-11 19 11 Why did Constance refuse young De Riche "He deceived her. He told her he was worth a million, when in reality he was worth two millions."27 words
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Article427 1898-01-11 19 In the Rifle Brigade Chronicle (1896) an interesting paper is contributed by Bugle-Major David Peachey, late of the Ist Battalion, R. 8., entitled Autobiography of Bugle-Major David Peachey. The paper is embellished by an excellent portrait of this fine old retired soldier, who now lives at427 words
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Article282 1898-01-11 19 According to the Mekong it is proposed to establish a Chinese steam navigation company to trade between China, IndoChina, the Malay Peninsula and the islands of Oceania and our Saigon contemporary publishes an official communication from the French Consul at Canton on the subject. From this282 words
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Article179 1898-01-11 19 Bombay, 18th December. The British India steamer Sirsa, which was advertised to sail on the 16th December for African ports, has been detained on account of the occurrence of a case of plague on board amongst the Native crew. The patient was removed to hospital and the vessel179 words
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1046 1898-01-11 20 From the Spanish papers arrived from Madrid we are able to throw some more light on the events resulting in the conclusion of peace, which was not suddenly brought about as we are led to believe from the Manila press and telegrams. The1,046 words
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Article150 1898-01-11 20 Dispersion of the Rbserve Brigade. Capti re by the Afridis. Bombay, Dec. 21.— The Reserve Brigade at Rawalpindi is being dispersed. Sergeant Walker, of the Scots Fusiliers, is a prisoner with the Sipah Afridis. Pressure is being brought to bear to secure his release. Sir W. Lockhart150 words
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Article275 1898-01-11 20 "Audi Alteram Partem writes thus to the Globe Sir.— With reference to my letter which you were good enough iv publicli In your issue of the 15th inst., I beg to inform you that the disclaimer written by Col. Lawrence, commanding the Royal Irish, regarding the275 words
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Article394 1898-01-11 20 (By the Mail.) Com. Hosnka, Constructor to the Japanese Navy, lias been given permission to visit the naval establishments and ships at Devonport. It is reported that the French Government contemplates sending the tast cruisers Jean^ Bart, Isly and Alger, now in the reserve fleet, to Chinese394 words
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Article311 1898-01-11 20 In the course of an article bearing on he incidents that led to the recent occupation of Kiao-Chau by the German squa- i iron the Hongkong Daily Press thus con:ludes Germany has long intended to acquire a station in China, and, having selected Kiao-chau, the practical311 words
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367 1898-01-11 20 The agricultural outlook in Selangor at the present moment is causing considerable anxiety. For the last four years every other form of agricultural development has been neglected in favour of coffee planting Natives and Europeans alike, have staked their all on coffee. With coffee at367 words
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Article140 1898-01-11 20 Mr. Mundella's will is a revelation. He has left property worth forty thousand pounds, and yet he signed an official declaration of poverty in order to gain an ex-minister's pension of twelve hundred pounds a year. Forty thousand pound-, well invested as" Mr. Mundella knew how140 words
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Article281 1898-01-11 20 Shanghai, 24th December.— A shocking tragedy I was enacted this morning in the Manager's office I of the Club Concordia, which has thrown a de~ pressing gloom over the usual Christmas festivities I which make that favourite institution a centre of I attraction at this season281 words
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Article956 1898-01-11 20 Intrigues at Peking. Shanghai, Dec. 24.— We learn on good authority that, yielding to pressure brought to bear in Peking and St. Petersburg, the Chinese Grand Council has given a half promise to the Russian Government that all the British employees in the North,956 words
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121 1898-01-11 20 SIR CHARLES MITCHELL'S VISIT TO INDIA The great n< wa from tit Strait* ol late is of their Govern is ai> pro aching visit to India The object of HE. Sir Char'es Mitchell, g.C M.G is to make the best arrangements he can for the supply of Indian labour to121 words
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Article28 1898-01-11 20 The steamer Charterhouse, Formerly the S tent or left yesterday for Kudat direct with a large supply of rifles, ammunition, shells, &c, for the British North Borneo Government.28 words
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Article74 1898-01-11 21 "PUNCH AND THE ARMY. The Only Alternative is the title of Tenniel's cartoon in Punch to hand by this mail and represents John Bull and Punch having a confab m regard to the army. The ietter-press is as follows John Bull Recruits coming in nicely, sergeant Recruiting Sergeant Punch No,74 words
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559 1898-01-11 21 {The China Mail, Dec. 29.; On the eve of the departure of the mail, numelOUS rumours of a startling nature are coming to hand from north and south. Our Singapore correspondent telegraphs that the French have carried into effect their long-contemplated design of ~nnexing559 words
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Article324 1898-01-11 21 ihe ordinary general meeting of the Straits Development Company (Limited) was held on 7th >t., at ancn-street Hotel, Mr. A. Gaussen preIn moving the adoption of the report, the Chairntan said it was impossible to conceal the fact that the company was in a very critical324 words
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Article92 1898-01-11 21 Korean Affair Officially Denied. A Peaceful Solution Expected. {Havas.) Paris, Dec. 29. It is officially denied in London thai any ultimatum has been addressed to Korea, or that any Kng!i<-h marines have been landed at hemulpo. It ss confidently expected that recent events in the Far92 words
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Article940 1898-01-11 21 t I The fifth ordinary general meeting of the New Central Borneo Company (Limited) was held at Winchester House on Bth inst., under the presidency of the Right Hon. Evelyn Ashley. The Chairman said that at their last annual meeting he told them that they940 words
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Article154 1898-01-11 21 A "fish story" that will probably make the members of angling clubs writhe with envy is narrated by the captain of the British steamsh p Wilderspool, which recently arrived in New York from Java. While the. vessel was making her way through a fierce north-easterly154 words
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Article61 1898-01-11 21 This year the Chinese New Year's Day falls on the 22nd lost, and on that day there is to be an eclipse of the sun, an event which the more ignorant amongst the Chinese community portend as an evil omen for their coming year. To those who still stick to61 words
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Article432 1898-01-11 21 A Chinaman was fined $2, or seven days, at the Police Court this morning for wast- i ing water at a standpipe. i Municipal cases were heard by the Hon. < E. C. Hill yesterday in the First Magis- trate's Court, fines amounting to over §400432 words
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208 1898-01-11 21 This much esteemed Prelate celebrates the Silver Jubilee of his Episcopal Consecration on Sunday, 9th instant. The Bishop will officiate at High Mass, and at Vespers in the Cathedral of The Good Shepherd on that day, the Feast of the Epiphany, and the208 words
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Article132 1898-01-11 21 It was decided at a meeting of the Committee of the Rowing Club yesterday to send up one of the Club boats by the s.S. Sappho next trip to Kuala Klang to enable the Selangor four to practise for the boating contest between the Singapore132 words
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Article97 1898-01-11 21 The P. O. S.S. Shanghai came in this morning from London about 9 o'clock with military details for Singapore as follows: Royal Artillery 3 Officers, 1 Officer's w ife, 85 N.C.O's. and men, 3 wive-, and 6 <l>ildren 12 Company, S.D., R.A. 1 NCO Royal Engineers 18 N.C.O's97 words
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Article677 1898-01-11 21 This morning, before the Chief Justice, Mr. J. D. Saunders, wine merchant, brought an action against Messrs. W. A. Wafford and Co., of the Temple Bar, for $925-59, the balance of price of goods sold and delivered. Mr. Sisson appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Stevens for677 words
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Article102 1898-01-11 21 There seems to be every chance of millerained" khaki drill coming to the front in India, as though porous it is practically water proof and the manufacturers have hit upon a fast dye. The Government o\ India have sanctioned the experimental issue ot uniforms made in the102 words
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Article744 1898-01-11 22 By the Topicist. Tartarin en Senegal. No. XII. And Frensch sche spak ful faire and fetysly, After the scole of Stratford atte Bowe, For Frensch of Parys was to hire unknowe." Chaucer. Le sujet de ce petit memoire, de cet encre-et-plumerie merveilleux, est M. Andre le bon* Tartarin, vous744 words
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Article221 1898-01-11 22 FAREWELL TO THE RIFLE BRIG NDE. Good bye and good luck go with you, All you of the Rifle Brigade You're a ripping respectable Regiment, And we wish that you could have stayed, j We're sorry indeed to lose you, For your men are models, compared To some odd 'uns221 words
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134 1898-01-11 22 About nine o'clock this morning, a Ger* man, the second mate on board the S. S. Dante y which is lying in the Roads, delibeiatcly £rc<J at a sampan coolie with a revolver, shooting him in the back. The only explanation off' rod to the134 words
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Article315 1898-01-11 22 The annual general meeting of this Club will be held on Friday 7th, at 5 p.m. in the Exchange. The accounts show a very satisfactory year, the out-standing debentures being only §4,000, while there is a credit balance in cash of $2134. The report, as under, shows315 words
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Article121 1898-01-11 22 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Jan. 13th, at 2-30 p.m. to consider the report of the subcommittee on the Straits Currency. The resolutions to be proposed will be (1) That in the opinion of this Chamber, fixity of exchange with gold Countries,121 words
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Article991 1898-01-11 22 (Japan Mail.) The discussion now going on with reference to tile expansion of Japan's armaments seems to be vitiated by a certain confusion of ideas between the feasibility and the utility of the programme. It will have been perceived, of course, that there is no difference of opinion991 words
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Article44 1898-01-11 22 Goh Kang, of 26 Synagogue Street, reported to the Police this morning, that his godown at 39 North Boat Quay had been entered last night, and 13 bags of tripang or beche de mer, valued at &760-SO, stolen. No arrests have yet been made.44 words
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Article132 1898-01-11 22 At a meeting of the Land Sports Committee last evening it was resolved to hold the Sports on Saturday, Jan. 22nd, at 2 p.m. The Chinese New Year commences on that day, the morning being usually occupied by our Chinese friends in visiting. The holidays extend over132 words
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848 1898-01-11 22 THE PIRATICAL ATTACK ON HAIPHONG. The Courrier tP Haiphong of the i Rth December gives a detailed .iccount of the attack Ml Haiphong in the earl)' morning of the [6th December. It states that several days pre viously information had been received by the authorities and the European residents, through848 words
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Article899 1898-01-11 23 England v. Australia. The First Test Match. Adelaide, December 6. George Giffen is not go:ng to play in the test match. On Saturday morr. ing he received two telegrams, one from Major Wardill, which read "Chosen to play at Sydney W first test match. Will you play I erms899 words
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Article757 1898-01-11 23 Mr. L. M. Woodward has taken up the duties of second magistrate, Penang. The Marine Club Ball will be held on < Friday, January 28th, in the Town Hall. The list can be seen by members in the Club. Mr. G. P. Owen leaves on Saturday757 words
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Article557 1898-01-11 23 Arrival of the West Yorkshires. j The Departing Rifle Brigade. The chartered transport yelunga, officially designated No. 10., arrived from Hongkong to day, getting alongside the Borneo wharf about one o'clock. She brings with her the ist Battalion Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), from Hongkong, and557 words
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Article193 1898-01-11 23 Lee Cheng Chye was charged with kidnapping one Lee Chai, a boy under twelve years of age, from lawful guardianship. It is alleged that on Dec. 17th Lee Chai went to the market, and on his way met the accused, who gave him some fruit to eat. He193 words
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Article39 1898-01-11 23 A Chinaman named Tan Ah Cheng living at 22 Teochew Street reports to the Police that during the night his box was broken into and $805 in money stolen. Complainant suspects his coolies, who have been placed under arrest.39 words
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Article431 1898-01-11 23 To Give a Concert in Singapore. The Dutch Cantatrice Maeth Piazza, also called the Indian Nightingale." has arrived here from Deli and intends giving a concert in Singapore. We are indebted to an influential Dutch friend for the following particulars of this lady's musical career.431 words
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Article221 1898-01-11 23 Before the hon'ble the Chief Justice. Messrs Katz Bros Ltd., v. Chia Kuw. In this case the plaintiffs, leasing premises in Bonliam St. from Messrs Tan Jiak Kirn and Tan Jiak Chuan, sued for $1,546.15, damages done to their goods by the negligence uf the defendants, who were221 words
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Article86 1898-01-11 23 Before Mr. Justice Leach. The public examination of Chop Chin Tye was held this morning. The statement of affairs shows unsecured creditors $52,580 and net assets $5,949, leaving a deficiency of $46,750. The debtor attributes his failure to loss by bad and doubtful debts for more than $40,000 in86 words
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Article82 1898-01-11 23 The Imperial Treasury in Peking being hard pressed for funds, the Emperor in response to a memorial from the Board of Revenue— has sanctioned the forwarding to each Viceroy in the Province in China, a despatch instructing him to deduct 30% from the salaries of all c82 words
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Article811 1898-01-11 24 Mr. Arthur Keysets pleasantly written book on Java has been very well received in Holland, and the press there give it appreciative notices. One important journal introduces a long critique, some of which is here translated for our readers' benefit From Jungle to Java is no811 words
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Article128 1898-01-11 24 Yesterday before Mr. Wolferstan Tan Heng Hong, the Chinese clerk lately in the employ of Messrs Aitken and Ong Siang, who is already undergoing imprisonment for cheating, was charged with cheating two Chinese of $9 -and Jl2 respectively. On Dec. 21st he went to two charcoal128 words
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Article86 1898-01-11 24 There is a large portrait of Madame Sarah Grand, the authoress, in the Sketch. Would any Singapore residents of long standing look at that and try to recollect who the lady was Her husband was a military officer, perhaps in the 74th, and was stationed both here and86 words
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Article540 1898-01-11 24 The tradition is pretty generally accepted, says the Regiment," that the enemy, knowing the influence wrought by the pibroch's maddening tone," invariably strive to make short work of the pipers. That there is foundation for the wholesome fear has been again and again proved. It is related540 words
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Article263 1898-01-11 24 The Globe of the 30th Nov. has this reference to Mr. Buckley, a leading London Queen's Counsel, who is brother of Mr. C. B. Buckley, of Singapore r Mr. Buckley, a.c., who is the leading authority on company law, has joined the select circle of 11263 words
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Article371 1898-01-11 24 The following schoolboy essay has been supplied to the Madras Times. Those who are in doubt as to what to do with their boys will be much en- lightened thereby The best profession is the Civil Service, because you get big pay, and also371 words
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Article380 1898-01-11 24 Recent events in India have once more demonstrated the value of the Sikh as a soldier and statistics from India show that the Sikh as a class is, compared with the Hindoo and Mussulman, very scarce. In the circumstances, the Government of India might be expected380 words
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Article351 1898-01-11 24 iFrom our own Correspondent.} The usual New Year Sports were held on the ist January, on the Esplanade. At 10 a m., the time for commencing, rain was falling, but it soon cleared off, and no more fell during the day. The attendance was not so large as in351 words
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Article120 1898-01-11 24 Matters now look serious concerning the safety of the Pelican, from America. She is now nearly eighty-five days out, and nothing has been seen or heard of her. Captain Wright, of the N. P. S. S. Mogul, was ordered to keep a sharp look out, but nothing was120 words
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Article153 1898-01-11 24 Mr. Driver, from Mauritius, has been appointed Federal Inspector of Schools and is expected to arrive this month. This is probably the gentleman who was Headmaster of the Government School. Seychelles in 1891 and Auditor, Inspector of Schools, etc., in 1893. He matriculated at London University153 words
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Article701 1898-01-11 24 What is meant by Chusan and its dependencies The Bocca Tigris Convention was negotiated mainly with reference to China's protracted reluctance to admit British subjects to Canton. The first epoch oi that reluctance culminated in acts of violence in 1840, the immediate results of which were701 words
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243 1898-01-11 25 HIGH HANDED PROCEDURE ON THE DANTE." In connection with the disturbances on board the German steamer Dante, which were referred to yesterday, the Police have arrested the master Capt. Kopke, on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, the first mate on a charge )f attempted murder, and the second243 words
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Article165 1898-01-11 25 The K\ be Chronicle of the 22nd December s 1 he most remarkable news published by Japanese papers this morning is the almost inredible statement that the French Government is officially communicated to the Japanese Gov•rr mem its desire to borrow {kari ireni) the Pescadores with165 words
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Article98 1898-01-11 25 > fever seems to be striking here and Yokohama with sad results, writes Look- i the Jafa>i Gazette. Only a few days igo death ol Mr. H. S. Adams was recorded, d i i comes the news of the death of Mrs. Arthui !t bell nn98 words
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Article200 1898-01-11 25 1 he propo^t' to reduce the Company's reserve kinda b\ one-half, which as already referred to ere, was to be discussed at the coming extrardmary meeting of the shareholders, as been withdrawn by those shareholders who iemanded the convening ot an extraordinary meetng to discuss that200 words
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Article225 1898-01-11 25 icie^raphic information reports most disastrous j "oods in Pahang. Madang and Kuala l.ipis townships have been wrecked. The padi crop is utterly ruined. No casualties reported at present. The news from Pahang is very serious. For two j ars running much of the padi crop of225 words
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Article59 1898-01-11 25 The Perak Golf Team that recently isited here Messrs. A. B. Stephens, A. B. Voules and V. Hill, have presented d cup to the Golf Club for the best score ol six rounds of the links during the current month, on the January handicap. Scores to be handed in on59 words
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385 1898-01-11 25 A document has just been issued from the Foreign Office which we (Globe) most earnestly commend to the attention of the British workman. We trust that he may be persuaded to read it for himself, to turn over the facts it presents in his385 words
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Article355 1898-01-11 25 Lloyd's Weekly Xewspafier (Dec. 12th) has this —Mr. Frank Arthur Waylen, engaged at a foreign warehouse in the City, sought a dissolution of his marriage, on Wednesday, on the ground of the alleged misconduct of his wife with the co-respon-dent, Charles OlifT, who held an appointment in355 words
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Article364 1898-01-11 25 A press exchange says The Biblical story of the Fall has often been quoted to the discredit of Eve's sex. But there is a great deal in the art of putting things. The Rev. Mark Guy Pearse ha s just been expounding the incident in a fashion which364 words
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Article768 1898-01-11 25 Sarawak export duties on jungle produce, hitherto 5 per cent., are now raised to 10 percent., and the export duty on billian and other timbers is raised to $2 per ton of 40 cv. ft. The coolie who was shot by the second mate of the768 words
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Article312 1898-01-11 25 A meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices was held yesterday afternoon in the Office of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. J. O. Anthonisz presiding. There were also present Dr. Mugliston, Mr. W. Evans, and Mr. E. H. Bell, Chief Police Officer. There were 38 applications for312 words
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Article408 1898-01-11 25 A. Langhinrechs and W. Newman, the first and second mates of the S. S. Danfe, were placed in the dock, this morning, the first charged with shooting at and wounding one Goh Tye, a sampan man, the second with shooting at one Sim Ah Ko, on408 words
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Article72 1898-01-11 25 Announcements will be made to-mor-row in connection with the concert to be given by Maeth Piazza, the Dutch cantatrice. It is understood that some orchestral pieces will be played by a number of the West Yorkshire, assisted by some of the Philharmonic Orchestra, under ihe baton of Mr.72 words
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Article27 1898-01-11 25 The Japanese corvette Tenryo caught fire on the 26th November off Takao in Formosa. Three sailors lost their lives in the fire, and three others sustained injuries.27 words
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Article343 1898-01-11 26 A Definite Policy Asked for. Calcutta, Dec. 23.— The Bengal Chamber of Commerce has addressed a letter to Government asking for a definite statement of its intentions as to the introduction of a gold standard currency, the present transition period being detrimental to legitimate trade,343 words
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Article, Illustration703 1898-01-11 26 Ali communications should be addressed Chess, Singapore Free Press." Original problems should be accompanied by solutions and analyses in every case. The Si'V'apore Chess Club meets in the Town HaN every evening during the week, except Sundays, from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m., a >>ci on Saturdays703 words
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Article207 1898-01-11 26 The Rifle Brigade embarked on board the troopship Jelunga this morning shortly after seven o'clock, and not last evening as was at first arranged. The arriving and departing troops met on their way to and from Tanglin between the Hospital end the Golf Club, the207 words
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Article204 1898-01-11 26 Another loss lo European Chess is Mynheer Van I ennep, ihe young Dutch champion, who died suddenly. According to the Hereford Times, Mr. Lasker, who is deeply immersed in scientific pursuits at the Berlin University, has decided to return to London next Summer. As ususal, says the Sporting204 words
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Article664 1898-01-11 26 Sir Havelock Allan's Dbath. The following Indian telegram gives the circumstances under which Sir Henry Havelock Allan is supposed to have met his death, and the general state of affairs in and about the Khyber Pass: Bombay, Dec. 31.— Colonel Sawyer commanding the troops at Alimusjid, telegraphs664 words
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Article123 1898-01-11 26 Subject to confirmation, Lieutenant T. N. S. M. Howard, ist Battn. West Yorkshire Regt., is appointed Garrison Adjutant, Singapore, from the 7th January, 1898, inclusive, vice Captain VV. C. Knox, ist Baun. Rifl- Bri^.ide. 2nd Lieutenant C. J. Deverell, ist ftaMn. West Yorkshire Regt.. is appointed Brigade Instructor123 words
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Article109 1898-01-11 26 The "Deutsche Vereinigung" is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. Mr. Charles Wetherwax is permitted to file the specification of an invention for removing gummy and other matters from vegetable fibres. Saturday, 22nd inst., and Monday, the 24th inst., are appointed public holidays for the Chinese New109 words
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Article13 1898-01-11 26 Capt. Little, 21st Punjab Infantry, has been appointed second-in-command of the Hongkong Regiment.13 words
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Article1057 1898-01-11 26 The Plague in India. Further Heavy Mortality. Bombay, Dec. 24. There were reported in Bombay yesterday 3 1 new cases and 32 deaths from plague. Dec. 25. Forty-five cases twenty-five deathfrom plague in Bombay yesterday. Yesterday's plague figures from Poonah an* decidedly favourable. Dec. 29. There were 471,057 words
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Article281 1898-01-11 27 We regret to announce the death of Mr. Henry C. G. Ker, the superintendent of the Marine Department, Johore, which took place last evening at his residence, lohore. Mr Ker was in Town last week, not perhaps as well as usual, but not281 words
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Article66 1898-01-11 27 N I MBER-DftCBMBBR CRUSH. Rie Local Secretary, Raub Australian I Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore, received the following telegram from tub, dated 3th January Crushing finished, 2,026 tons stone rea--1 1,623 ;>:r smeltedljgold. Phis return maintains the recent average veil being 16 dwts. gold to the ton of ore66 words
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Article61 1898-01-11 27 ere w:is a r amour about amongst the n dly lhat the trooper Avoca was the way to the Cape from Halifax. t fa t that the Avoca was somewhat l\ the Cape, but a recent telegram meed the existence of these ru--1 irs at the Cape61 words
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Article450 1898-01-11 27 Pi \<;te Returns. Bombay, Dec. 22.— The Plague returns from Bombay yesterday show that there were 37 cases and 27 deaths. Che weather is abnormally cold. Thf OriRM.F. on a European Lady. Calcutta, Dec. 21. A Mahomedan Faiz Buksh Marock, charged with assaulting Madame Knoke while riding a450 words
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Article737 1898-01-11 27 For the Assizes, which commence on Tuesday next, there are at present thirteen cases, and these are not likely to be added to. The body of a respectably dressed Chinese was found this morning on the beach at Teluk Ayer. There were no marks of violence,737 words
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Article553 1898-01-11 27 Long before the hour fixed for the departure ot Trooper No. 10 (the Jelunga) with the ist Battalion Rifle Brigade, who are now en -route to England, a large gathering of friends and spectators began to assemble at the Borneo Wharf, to say good bye.553 words
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Article312 1898-01-11 27 Colonel McCallum's Meeting. The steamer Bathurst arrived at Liverpool, on the Bth ult. from West Africa. Capt. F. W. Norman, her commander, died as the vessel was off the Ivory Coast homeward bound, and was buried at sea. Lagos was left by the Bathurst on the i312 words
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Article525 1898-01-11 27 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club was held in the Exchange Rooms, last evening, among those present being Messrs. Fort, Grigor Taylor, Delay, Saunders, Adams, Mactaggart, Schaefer, Hoefeld, Makepeace, Payne Gallwey and Owen. In the absence of Mr. C. Sugden, who was unwell and525 words
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Article192 1898-01-11 27 Commenting on the past year, the Sarawak Gazette says ot the trade of the State Turning to trade the out-look is very hopeful. The Foreign Trade Returns for the port of Kuching during the first nine months of 1896 and 1807 show total imports of the value of192 words
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Article131 1898-01-11 27 On Tuesday, the 30th November, the extensive machinery erected by the Borneo Company, Limited, at Bau, was put in motion in the presence of His Highness The Rajah, who himself placed the first ore to be treated in the machine. His Highness was shown the whole131 words
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Article2101 1898-01-11 28 Quicquid agunt homines nostrt est farrago libellt. Juvinal. With much fervour and liquidity, the Topicist wishes all his friends and admirers, an d to show that there is no ill-feeling all his enemies and detractors also A Happy New Year. Clever as he is, the Topicist2,101 words
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Article434 1898-01-11 28 "OH THE ROAST BEEF." We are sorry to hear that Singapore is once more to be deprived of its supply of Australian Beef, the North Australian Butchery Company having decided to stop running the Darwin, and that vessel will probably be sold. This of course will cut off the supply434 words
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Article721 1898-01-11 28 (from our own Correspondent.} Telegraphic reports received at Soerabaia state that higher sugar prices prevailed, owing to the great rise in the American market. Only lately sugar wa> quoted at v/- per cwt. including cost o! freight, there being sellers only for 11/3 most probably owing to these reports721 words
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Article69 1898-01-11 28 Thursday has been definitely fixed as the day upon which this well-known Dutch vocalist will give a concert in the Town Hall. She will be assisted by Mr. Salzmann and by lady and gentleman amateurs. Mr. W. G. Bentley, r.a ivi West Yorkshire Regiment, will conduct four orchestral69 words
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Article2147 1898-01-11 29 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By Indo-China. XXXIX. My souvenirs of Tonkin, such as they ar r, must serve to complete my sketch of the vast country known as Indo China. The general aspect of Tonkin has undergone a very great transformation since the time when I was2,147 words
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933 1898-01-11 29 (Times of India Correspondent. j Head-Quarters, Bagh, 2nd Division, Dec. 3. A few interesting paragraphs are quoted, showing how jolly the soldier can make himself even in the thick of a severe winter campaign in the mountains Football. The 29th was a quiet day in933 words
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Article479 1898-01-11 29 The Dispensary send. us a couple of very pretty calendars, for 1898, which do credit to Mr. Mackay's taste. A new assistant to the Municipal Engineer, Penang, Mr. W. Dunn, is to arrive from Pafsley about the end of the week. The Municipal Engineer of Penang479 words
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Article125 1898-01-11 29 Regarding ihe telegraphed death of General Yeatman- Biggs who was in charge of the 2nd Division of Sir William Lockhart's Tirah Expeditionary Force, a telegram of the 24th Dec. states that General Yeat-man-Biggs is at Peshawar. Captain Marston, Bth Bengal Infantry, has died from enteric at125 words
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Article82 1898-01-11 29 A Hongkong journal remarks There is a wonderful silence in the Japanese press regarding Japan's probable action in the event of an actual partition of China by the European Powers. The Japanese Government is in constant telegiaphic communication with its Ministers abroad, and is obviously waiting82 words
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Article1567 1898-01-11 30 First Noticb. The Life of Sir Stamford Raffles. By Demetrius Charles Boulger, London Marshall and Son, 1897. We have nothing but praise for Mr. Boulger's life of Sir Stamford •Raffles, affording as it does a candid and impartial statement of the many services rendered to the1,567 words
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131 1898-01-11 30 Shanghai, 29th Dec. The following native despatch was received here yesterday from Tinghai, the chief town in the Chusan Islands On the 27th instant there were eleven British men-of-war in the vicinity of the islands, viz., seven in an inlet to the S.131 words
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Article108 1898-01-11 30 The December medal was played for on Saturday last and won by Mr. Jones. The greens were under water, hence the big scores. A Chinaman who offered a policeman a bribe of a cent was fined $5 on Saturday. He will possibly try more next time.108 words
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1514 1898-01-11 30 A Spanish Officer and thb Rebel Leader Interviewed. Conditions of Surrender. (Hongkong Daily Press.) The rebellion in the Philippines may now be considered at an end. The power of money has proved of greater service to the Spanish cause than all the regiments of soldiers1,514 words
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Article610 1898-01-11 30 The Chief Justice this morning gave judgment in the matter of the rule calling upon Mr. Ecum to show cause why he should not issue a warrant or summons for the rehearing of the case against Peh Tat and Ena Sourajin, for the former for610 words
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Article1687 1898-01-11 31 Ihe A. C. Daily News translates the following from tkt9 Ostasiatischer Lloyd I\irgtao, 13th December.— A sign that, notwithstanding our military occupation of the bay of X.,->, ohau. the friendly relations between Germany and C hina has not been broken off, is visible in the 1 on-nierruption1,687 words
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Article97 1898-01-11 31 The Pinang Gazette says Penang has lost her Detachment for the present, though probably not for ever. She has done all a Settlement could do in opposition to the change, and, if any untoward result follows the retirement of the European troops, which God (01 bid, n97 words
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Article101 1898-01-11 31 Partial Stoppage oj Tra k. Private advicts from Hanoi s'atc that the country round Hanoi is in a very unset! led condition. Chinese merchants from the surrounding districts are afraid of travelling to the capital, and there is a partial stoppage of trade with101 words
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264 1898-01-11 31 On New Year's Day, the West Yorkshire Regiment embarked on board the troop ship Jelunga, and sailed for Singapore to relieve the first Battalion of the Rifle Brigade. About ten o'clock, the camp at Kowloon was struck, and, headed by the band of264 words
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121 1898-01-11 31 On the 22nd December a British man-of-war was steaming into Port Arthur, when signals were made to her by the Chinese miiitary authorities to turn back and under no circumstances to enter the harbour. This message was disregarded the British man-of-war steaming into the121 words
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Article785 1898-01-11 31 (Via Australia.) The Times states that the announcement made yesterday to the effect that Great Britain and France had arrived at a satisfactory settlement in connection with their territorial disputes in West Africa was premature. The same journal observes, however, that Baron de Courcel, the785 words
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Article172 1898-01-11 31 The funeral of Mr. H C. G. Ker, of Johore, took place yesterday afternoon, a large number of people assembling at the Cemetery to pay their last marks of respect. A number of the mourners met the hearse at Wayang Satu on its way from Kranji172 words
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Article47 1898-01-11 31 The cricket match, S.C.C. v. Next XVI., commenced on the Esplanade on Saturday, had to be abandoned owing to rain. The S. C. C. had made 63 for five wickets when the slumps were drawn, including Brownlie and Woodroffe 17 each and Capt. Lang 14, not out.47 words
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Article683 1898-01-11 31 January 10. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Hye Leong, Brit, str., Shepherd, for T. Anson, via ports. Gorgon, Brit, str., Morier, for Bangkok. Jason, Brit, str., Lycett, for Hongkong and Amoy. Sultan, Brit, str., Chopard, for Bengkatfs and Bagan. Lady Longden, Brit, str., Smith, tor Malacca* Sia: Dut.683 words
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Advertisement31 1898-01-11 31 DUNLOP TROPICAL TYRES DO NOT LEAK. E. M. LYON Co. The "Campbell" Oil Engine. Guaranteed the most Efficient Oil Engine in the Market. SOLE AGENTS RILEY, HARGREAVES Co, July 22 tn.th31 words
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Article380 1898-01-11 32 Britain and Egypt. Two Battalions from India Intercepted. The Ist Yorkshire Regiment proceeds to Gibraltar to replace the Northumberland Regiment, which goes to Egypt. The 2nd Lancashire Regiment and the Ist Insh Fusiliers will be landed in Egypt on the way Home from India. The Nile Expedition. Reuter380 words
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Article395 1898-01-11 32 1 o maintain oiaius 01 wnina ana rvorca. Russia is endeavouring to obtain similar terms for a piece of land at the Port Arthur end of the Peninsula, extending far north of Talienwan, but it is believed that that design has been frustrated owing to the attitude395 words
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Article134 1898-01-11 32 Rapid Preparation for an Advance. Strong Reinforcements Ordered Up. Warlike Attitude of Dervish Army. The Nile Expeditionary Force is being hurriedly pushed to the front. The Lincolnshire Regiment has started a week earlier than had been arranged. The strength of the army to be used in the134 words
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Article75 1898-01-11 32 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) The Hainan Rumours. French Cruisers at Hoihow. Hongkong, 7th Jan., IS9B. Our correspondent at Hoihow denies the annexation of Hainan, although the French warships Descartes and Surprise are now there. China and Germany. The Kiao-chau Lease. Ratified by the Emperor. OnTuesday the Tsung-li-Yamen75 words
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Article301 1898-01-11 32 Quotation. Capital ram «p ra. wiw Hongkong Skughai Bank. I 7 6%prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 ii£ £Lskj*. National Bank of Ckina $23 {5040*0 *400,1 S O i*fcW»£* Founders. $23 Buyers. V 75?© *I Bk. of China* Japan, Ltd. $2* Nominal. I **,000,000 {450,96* I 99^TS £*-!>-301 words
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Advertisement250 1898-01-11 32 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distinguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damrong. H. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcartle. The Ritcht Hon'bleThe Earl 01 Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D' rmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir Henry Collett, K.C.B. Sir250 words
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Miscellaneous1212 1898-01-11 32 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, When p Brit, torpedo dest. 318 Tibbits Dec. 20 Colombo Hongkong, Whiting Brit, torpedo dest. 330 Barton Dec. 20 Colombo Hongkong, Other Vessels Flags ft Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For, When A Sar. 189 Nacodah Jan. 7 Sarawak1,212 words
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