The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 January 1898
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1898-01-18 33 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1898. No. 54718 words
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Article187 1898-01-18 33 UMV€ ARTIi LES. fhc Position of China, 33 [tie Hainan Rumours, 33 Indian Finance, 33 Brush Influence and the Powers, 34 he Currency Debate the Chamber, 34 The Currency Debate, 34 1 he Mekran Disturbance, 34 ricKCi. N SPORTS* Municipal Commission, 39 Piri re Dsiributiqp, Anglo-Chinese School, 42 The187 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article61 1898-01-18 33 On Dec. 15, at 40, Kensington Mansions, S.W., the wife of I i< ut. Colonel McCallum, R. 8., C.M.0., Governor of Lagos, daughter. DEATHS. On the 14th Dec, at 88, Kensington-Gardens-Square, Geoige Chancellor Collyer, Col. Royal Engineers, in his 84th year. On the 10th instant, at Eastbourne, Sussex, William61 words
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73 1898-01-18 33 The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY FOR 1898. NOW READY. MAY BE OBTAINED FROM Messrs. Kelly Walsh, Ltd., and Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd., Singapore. Messrs. Allen Kennedy and Messrs. Pritchard Co., Penang. Messrs. V. Boothy Co., Taiping. Messrs. Blaze Co., Ipoh. The v Malay Mail Office, Kuala Lumpur. Messrs.73 words
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Article, Illustration28 1898-01-18 33 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledge! to Religion, Loyalty, and Law.28 words
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Article446 1898-01-18 33 (Jan. nth.) It is gratifying to note that all the signs of the times strengthen the belief that Britain is taking proper steps to assure the integrity of her political and commercial interests in the Far East. When it is understood that these are perfectly consistent446 words
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Article583 1898-01-18 33 (Jan. 1 2th.) All the evidence which comes together from various quarters goes to show that there is little reason to doubt of the existence of some present design on the part of France against that part of Chinese territory comprised in the island of Hainan. The583 words
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Article473 1898-01-18 33 To-day's Reuter affords an indication of the financial difficulty that is now besetting the Indian Government. The first portion of the telegram, that relating to the calling for tenders for a million sterling to meet bills to alike amount due on Saturday week, shows that the Government of473 words
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Page 33 Advertisements
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Advertisement203 1898-01-18 33 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distinguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damrong. K. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl 01 Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D'rmcr. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir Henry Collett, K.C.B. Sir Francis203 words
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Page 33 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous350 1898-01-18 33 THE WEEK. The next mail trom Europe is due to arrive by the M. M. S.S. Caledonien on the 22nd inst., with London advices to the Ist inst., being followed by the P. and O. S.s. Coromandel on the 31st inst., with the English mails of the Bth inst. This350 words
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570 1898-01-18 34 (Jan. rjth.) It was pointed out before in these columns that this certain result ot German colonial extension and naval expansion, particularly in the Far East would be the rise of a conviction in Germany that it would be necessary to establish and permanently retain570 words
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Article569 1898-01-18 34 (Jan. 14th.) There appears to-day a further portion of yesterday's debate in the Chamber of Commerce on the Currency resolution introduced by the Committee. The result of the debate shows that the opinion of the members of the Chamber is so nearly evenly divided on the question569 words
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Article275 1898-01-18 34 (Jan. 17.) THE awkward incidents occurring in the Mekran province, partly in Southern Biluchistan and Southern Persia, where some telegraph survey parties have been murderously attacked, may be attributed to the southward spread of that fanatical lagitation that recently broke on the Northwest frontier of India. This275 words
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Article205 1898-01-18 34 On Friday last the Special Jury and the Chief Justice were engaged all day trying the case of Binjai, for the murder of Rabedeen, one of the submarine native mining company, R.E., at Pulo Brani in November last. The deceased was one of the men who205 words
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Article175 1898-01-18 34 R E. V. 2ND XI. S. C. C. Played at Pulo Brani on Saturday last and resulted in a win for R. E. by 13 runs. Sapper Hayward bowled well for the R. E., taking five wickets for 13 runs three of the wickets being taken with successive balls.175 words
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Article204 1898-01-18 34 There are fewer rumours this year than last about the number of Chinese who would find themselves broke at the New Year. Whether this is due to a general improvement all round or whether the majority of mining Towkays have now nothing to go broke204 words
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Article297 1898-01-18 34 NON* IN TRAY AN( ORC. The report that the plagut has appeared in I vancore is officiall> denied. Bulletins from Bomh>\ There have been 85 cases of plague and 94 deaths in Bombay during the last 48 hours (^rcl January.) There were fifty cases and fifty-one deaths from297 words
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Article112 1898-01-18 34 Mr. Melton Prior, the tamous war art ist has been ordered hurriedly to proceed from the Indian Frontier to the Far East in anticipation of stirring eventualities Hr passed through Singapore to-, ay One of the illustrated papers to hand to-day contains a picture of Mr. Prior112 words
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Article309 1898-01-18 34 Details received of the ia^t moments ol Sir William Maxwell, Governor of the Gold Coast, show that lie died a jyictim to duty. Suffering from the deadly effects of the climate, he refused to return to the coast until he had finished the work he309 words
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Article52 1898-01-18 34 By the mail this morning Mr. \V. Egerton returned from Penang. He took his seat on the Bench at 10 a.m. We hrar that in March Mr.- Merewetherof Malacca will go on leave and that then there will be changes that will move Mr. Egerton to a higher post than52 words
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Article600 1898-01-18 35 H. M. S. Edgar, arrived at Hongkong on the 4th inst. i The foreign medical practitioners of Shanghai have raised their fees twenty pet cent. The Straits Dinner is fixed for Feb. Ist t the Hotel Cecil. Sir Frank Swettenham prill be the chief guest. >n600 words
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Article839 1898-01-18 35 An interesting decision regarding agent and principal was given by Mr. Justice Leach yesterday in a Chitty case, Mootia Chitty v. Palianappa Chitty. He said This is an action to recover $1760-78 and interest under a covenant implied in a mortgage. The main facts are admitted or839 words
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Article52 1898-01-18 35 THE JAPANESE NAVY GETTING READY. Ihe Japan Gazette of the 21st Dec. says: Active preparations are said to be going on amongst the Japanese warships at Yokosiika, where seventeen men-of-war are at anchor at present, including tbe^fuji, Yashima, Naniwa, Hashidate and Itsukushima. The Japanese standing and other squadrons are assembling52 words
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Article328 1898-01-18 35 News has been received by wire of the death of Mr. William Paterson, senior partner of the firm ok Messrs. Paterson Simons Co., of Singapore and London, at the ripe age of 75 years. The late Mr. W. Paterson came out to the East about328 words
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Article231 1898-01-18 35 By the mail the death is announced of Colonel G. C. Collyer, who retired from the Madras Engineers, after many years' service, in 1 86 1. He died in London on Tuesday, Dec. 14th, in his eight-fourth year. Colonel Collyer's name, however, will be perpetuated in231 words
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Article98 1898-01-18 35 The Russian ships Rurik, Pamiat Azova, Kveiscr and Koreetz- were at Nagasaki on 30th Dec. H.M.S. Redpole had also arrived there from Port Hamilton. H.M.S. Undaunted, Algerme and Daphne looked into Chefoo on the 17th December, but filled up with coal and left hurriedly on Sunday, the 19th.98 words
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Article155 1898-01-18 35 In honour of Bishop Bourdon's Silver Jubilee of his episcopal consecration a most enjoyable soiree musicale, interspered with some recitations, was given yesterday at the St. Joseph's Institution. There were twelve items on the programme, and the reciting and presentation of an address couched in eulogistic language to the venerable155 words
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Article510 1898-01-18 35 A telegram has been received in Manila from Madrid, stating that H. E. the Marquis of Estella has been created a Duke— an honour well merited. The Rebellion. On the 26th December the rebel leaders to the number of 37, let in a special train from510 words
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Article77 1898-01-18 35 The huge dimensions and imposing appearance of the Powerful have given rise to doubt in some quarters as to whether the bi^ warship could be docked at Kowloon. We are assured that there need be no doubt on the subject. The water is deep enough and the large77 words
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Article76 1898-01-18 35 It is stated by L'lndo-Chine h'ran^aise that Mac-dinh-phu, who was the leader of the rioters in the recent emeute at Haiphong, and who represents himself as the representative of the Mac Dynasty, has been arrested in the Province of Hai-duong. He has confessed, and amongst his76 words
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Article28 1898-01-18 35 Mr. Matiunine, the Russian Boundary Commissioner in Ussuri, is to succeed Mr. de Speyer in Corea, and he is expected to arrive there this month.28 words
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Article76 1898-01-18 35 In consequence of the new mail arrangements in connection with the P. &O. contract, which comes into force in February next, there willbe two consecutive homeward French mails from Singapore on Feb. Bth and 1 8th. They will then alternate with the P. &O. The outward mails will76 words
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Article145 1898-01-18 36 The President's report for November sets forth the following works to be proceeded with in 1898.— Poudrette plant, $9,000; Cinerators Jalan Besar, $19,400; raising River Valley Road $2,250 Pumps for sea water for street watering $960 spare pontoon Johnston's Pier, $4,000 widening Boat Quay, $12,000; total out145 words
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Article44 1898-01-18 36 Dr. Donaldson Smith, whose adventurous journey through Somaliland and the Lake Rudolf district, was recently noticed by us when that well-known American traveller and sportsman passed through Singapore, has joined the Tirah Field Force as special correspondent for an American paper.44 words
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Article359 1898-01-18 36 Mr. Justice Leach yesterday morning gave judgment in the Magistrate's appeal of Regina Lee Soon Kirn. In this case, he said, the appellant was convicted of giving false evidence and offering a bribe to a Police Inspector. He was, in the first place, only charged with giving false359 words
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Article39 1898-01-18 36 Lt.-Col. McCallum's promotion is antedate<l to October 7th. Lieut -Col. W. H. Chip;>endall, R.E who is to succeed Col. J. dv T, Bogle in the command ot the Koyal Engineers at Singapore, leaves London next Friday for this place.39 words
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198 1898-01-18 36 It will be remembered, that owing to some inadvertence at the time of the evacuation of Lundi Kotal, a considerable quantity of new rifle ammunition was left behind. It fell into the hands of the Atridis when the Khyber levies left their post.198 words
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Article284 1898-01-18 36 THE WRECK OF THE ADEN." Plundbling bt Somalis. The Central News states that letters received in Rome from Berbera, Somaliland, gave a graphic narrative of the efforts to salve the cargo of the illfated steamer Aden. It appears that the two wellknown Aden firms, Messrs. Cowasjee, Dinshaw and Bro. and284 words
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Article52 1898-01-18 36 The Queen has beeu pleased to approve of Baron Henry yon Siebold as Consul of Austria-Hungary at Singapore. Both Baron Henry and Baron Alexander yon Siebold are well known in Japan, where both have served many years, but Singapore will be a new locale for the new52 words
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Article339 1898-01-18 36 ifi'om our own Correspondents The N. I. Government have just decided to allow certain parts of Acheen to be subjected to the civilizing influences of the mining prospector and concessionaire. Missionaries will not be allowed to take up their residence. The moral influence of the truthful mining339 words
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Article195 1898-01-18 36 I Sir William Maxwell died on board the steamer Bakana on the 4th Dec, and was I he S.s. Ocampo arrived from Moji yesterday and anchored out in the roads. In the afternoon she went alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf with a cargo of coals for j Messrs. Guthrie Co. The195 words
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Article365 1898-01-18 36 Calcutta, 28th December.— The Ist division concentrates at Lalla China to-day and to-morrow, and General Lockhart proceeds to Jamrud or Peshawar, apparently preparatory to taking leave. Our losses have been one man killed and three wounded in each of the Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Queen's Regiments one Ghurka365 words
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138 1898-01-18 36 Shanghai, 28th December.— Yesterday Foo Chong, the well-known coal-merchant, speculator in opium, metals, etc., suspended payment. His liabilities reach Tls. 350,000, against which his assets are variously estimated at Tls. 250,000. His failure is believed to be due to over-speculation in138 words
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Article229 1898-01-18 36 Mr. Hooper, the Registrar ot Hackney Carriages, thus writes on the proposed > new scale of fares The scale which appeared in the newspapers as adopted by the Commissioners, ami which is to be sent to His Excellency the Governor for approval, I cannot recommend. It is229 words
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Article203 1898-01-18 36 The marriage is announced of Mr. H. Brasseur, of Beyrout, to Miss Lina Landau, daughter of Mr. M. Landau, of Singapore. The ceremony takes place at the Magen Aboth on Tuesday, Feb. ist, at 5 p.m. Reports of a murder reached the Police at Rumah Miskin, Serangoon Road, yesterday, but203 words
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Article781 1898-01-18 36 Capt. Sassen, of the German steamer Decitna, reports having spoken the English ship K. B. F. T. (Hi/ston, of London). i r lat. 6°i N. and long. 92^6 E. The P. O. S.S. Rohilla, in quarantine at Ceylon on the 27th ult., had on board says781 words
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209 1898-01-18 37 Great Loss ot Li*e. A private wire has been received here that the island of Amboina has been devastated by an earthquake. 50 persons wt re killed and 200 wounded. Amboina is an island to the south of Ceram, and lies between New Guinea and Celebes209 words
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Article503 1898-01-18 37 The Hongkong Volunteers, both Field ittery and Maxim Corp>, h a cl a day's ting with gun-practice on New Year's I.\ under their commandant Major Sir I;';;. Carringtun (Chief Justice of the Colony). Flic following awkward incident as related in the China Mail) concluded the day's503 words
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Article186 1898-01-18 37 fAt her concert to-morrow evening in the own Hall. Mdl!e Matith Piazza, the favourite Dutch Vocalist, will sing the followu g choice items first Strampelchen Hildah; and a Vocal Gavotte Vous n>f/ Marquise?' 1 (Lemaire). Then a grand iri i trom Leo Delibes' opera Lakhmiy v Legende dcs186 words
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Article41 1898-01-18 37 i. connection with the rumoured French plans regarding Hainan it was reported at Shanghai that the British Admiralty had requisitioned the 'Empress' liners for servio Fhc agents of the C. P. R. Co. at Hongkong had no confirmation of this statement41 words
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Article527 1898-01-18 37 Penang Turf Club. First Day, Jan. nth, 1898. I.— The Mxiden Plate. 2-45. Value $200. A race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale (lost. ojbs). An allowance of 14 Ib. 10 all Penang ex-Griffins and Penang ex-Roadsters. Entrance $10. Distance one mile. 1. Mr. Tan 800 Liat's527 words
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Article113 1898-01-18 37 An old Reside nt ol Singapore reminds us that Paterson Road, leading to Broadfieids, the residence of the senior partner ol the firm of Paterson Simons Co., was named after the late Mr. William Paterson. Mr. Paterson was a Municipal Commissioner and an active member113 words
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Article285 1898-01-18 37 This is a late pronouncement of one who knows about the recent negotiations in the Philippines that resulted in 37 of the rebel leaders going to Hongkong The rebellion, as I suppose you have heard, is officially reported to be at an end. But the serpent is285 words
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Article155 1898-01-18 37 It It will be noticed (torn our telegram of the Penang Race Meeting results, that Singapore horses have carried off all the premier events. Ante, the winner of the Maiden Plate and the Paddock Cup belongs to Mr. Fan Boon Liat, as does Vanitas, the winner of155 words
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Article168 1898-01-18 37 The Hamburg correspondent of the L. and C. Express (17th Dec.) says The SingkepTin Company held its annual meeting last week. The profit was fl. 1 12,695, out of which a dividend of 4 per cent, will be declared. The tin production from 1891 is lB9O-91, 822 slabs,168 words
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431 1898-01-18 37 In his Pans leiter, dated 27th November, in the Financial Times, Mr. Ottornar Haupt says: Before proceeding with my letter, I beg leave of the readers of The Financial Times to say a word or two in self-defonce. From a correspondence published by431 words
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Article316 1898-01-18 37 The Ceylon Independent giving a little puff preliminary in connection with the forthcoming visit of Carl Hertz, the wellknown conjurer, to Colombo, tells this amusing story It was at a quiet parly, and Carl Hertz, the famous conjurer, had been delighting the company —especially the ladies—316 words
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Article27 1898-01-18 37 The P. &O. mail steamf r Ganges left Colombo at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, ;and may be expected to arrive here on Monday morning, the 17th instant.27 words
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Article662 1898-01-18 37 Penang Races, Third Day, Jan. 15th. 1. The Penang St. Leger. 2-45. Value 8500. A handicap for all Horses that have run at the meeting. Entrance 820. Distance twice R. C. Brut Royal beat Locky by a neck. 2. The Larrikin Plate. 3-10, Value $200. A handicap for662 words
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Article62 1898-01-18 37 All who are concerned in docking and repairing business here will be interested to know that our latest Java advices state that the three-thousand ton floating dock belonging to the N. I. Marine department now lying at Soerabaya will in April next be towed round to62 words
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Article80 1898-01-18 37 (Corrected up to January 17.) On London. Bank 4 m/s t/l*i demand i/uf Private credits 3 m/s 2/o| documents 3 m/s 2/ov 5 credits 6 m/s 2/oi On India. Bank demand 147 A On Hongkong. Bank demand prem. On Yokohama. Bank demand 5% prem. On Java. Bank demand 1180 words
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Article1101 1898-01-18 38 (From our own Correspondent.* Coloured rain is reported to have fallen at lockja on the 29th December. The colour was dark brown. A Dutch gentleman secured some and sent it to a firm of chemists to be analysed. The water was collected without the aid of gutter or1,101 words
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Article1062 1898-01-18 38 (From a Contributor.) Your contemporary was recently spreading himself a good deal over the beauties of Java as a health and holiday resort for people who are a bit run down, and want a breath of ozone after the semi-suffocation of a few years residence1,062 words
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Article208 1898-01-18 38 M. Pierre Leroy-Beaulieu, in a letter from Wladiwostock dealing with the Siberian Railway, to the Economiste Fransais t states that on its completion in 1902 it is certain that all pressed for time will then adopt that route to the Far East. Even if fifteen days in208 words
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Article69 1898-01-18 38 [Dr. de la Coupre, who has made deep researches into the origin of the Chinese language, holds that it is derived from an Archaic source. C. J. Ball, the Chinese scholar, is equally of opinion that it comes from Chaldaic] We're taught by C. J. Ball69 words
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Article160 1898-01-18 38 Karly in the morning, on 15th inst., a baker, of Tottenham-road, Kingfsland, was awakened by hearing an unusual noise in his shop. On hastening downstairs he found that the shutters had been torn away, and that the plate glass window had been smashe 1 to atoms.160 words
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Article62 1898-01-18 38 The China Branrh of the Royal Asiatic Society have sent out a circular asking replies to a large number of questions which are designed to elucidate the statements of Mr. Grosvenor, in his report for 1896 on the Trade of China, that the silver price of copper cash has risen,62 words
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Article735 1898-01-18 38 The S. C. C. will meet Mr. Ghazaly's Team (Rafflesians) at Football to-day at 5 p.m. on the Esplanade. The latest report from Shanghai as to the Belgian loan is that the negotiations have finally broken down. It is stated in Shanghai that the whole of735 words
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Article41 1898-01-18 39 In the match at Sydney between Stoddart s Eleven and New South Wales Maclaren broke two bats while making his second century. With his third bat he played forward to one of Noble's puzzlers and promptly lost his bails.41 words
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Article550 1898-01-18 39 IN e terday, at the Magistracy, three Chinamen c charged with gambling in a junk. Two of tK;:: were sent to jail for six months with hard lab or, while the third was fined £5.' Daily Paper. Where ihc Fragrant Waters Murmur, and the Sanitary Hoard Hav'nt time to550 words
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Article108 1898-01-18 39 Her Majesty the Queen has confirmed the appointment of Dr. W. C. Brown as a member ot the Legislative Council. Mr. A. Gentle has resumed his duties as President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners. Col. Pennefather has been appointed a Municipal Commissioner vice Mr \V. Egerton. The rate108 words
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Article85 1898-01-18 39 I new anecdote about Mark Twain has just been w.d As everyone knows, when Mark Twain was V' n 1.-ndon a tew months ago, a report that he had n;«l was circulated. It spread to America tad reacned Charles Dudley Warner, in Hartford, Qnn, Mr. Warner immediately85 words
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Article73 1898-01-18 39 fhc Secretary ot the Punjom Mining ompanj Limited, announces that the following telegram giving the results of he December clean up has been received The Mill ran 30 days crushing 2400 tons of headings, yielding 235 ozs. of gold. Twenty-five tons of eoncenirate> were ground in the Berdon Pans yielding73 words
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Article396 1898-01-18 39 A Court of appeal will assemble at Penang on Feb. 4th. At the Assizes this morning Chong Tarn Yam, the clerk in the Land Office who was indicted on a charge of criminal breach of of trust, was discharged, the jury bringing in a verdict of396 words
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466 1898-01-18 39 French Cruisers in Hoihow Harboir. (From China Mad Correspondent.; Hoihow, (Hainan), January 4. Your issue of the 30th ult., which has just arrived, has a telegram stating that the French Admiral had hoisted the French flag on this Island. This report is believed to be466 words
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Article362 1898-01-18 39 This well-known Dutch vocalist, who is a lady of Batavian origin, gave a concert last night with the help of a fair proportion of local musical talent. There was a remarkably good audience, including the Deputy Governor and Mrs. Kynnersley and the Consular body. Mdlle. Piazza's362 words
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Article265 1898-01-18 39 The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding for the first time since his return. There were also present Mr. Nanson, Mr. Evans, Mr. Moses, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. In his opening remarks the President thanked the265 words
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Article171 1898-01-18 39 S. C. C. v. Raffles Institution. A friendly game was played yesterday evening between the S. C. C. and a team of past and present Raffles boys, captained by Md. Ghazaly, which resulted in an easy win for the Club by four goals to one. The school won the171 words
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Article354 1898-01-18 39 Penang Turf Club. Second Day, 13th January. I.— The First Griffin Handicap. 2-45. Value $200. A handicap for Griffins that have run in 2nd Race Ist Day. Distance one mile. 1. Florence; 2. Kaiser. Won by 1$ lengths. 2. The Coffee Cup. 3-10. Value $200. A handicap for354 words
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Article312 1898-01-18 39 Yesterday before Mr. Elcum (sitting as Senior Magistrate and as a J. P.) Mr. Hock Seng, the publisher of the Seng Poh. a Chinese daily newspaper, was charged with defaming one Chan Tye Quan, in an article published in the Seng Poh. The case was treated312 words
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Article101 1898-01-18 39 Corps Orders. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, 13th January, 1898. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week, Lieut. G. A. Derrick. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sergeant Thomson. 2. Gunner A. S. Southam having leftj the Colony, is struck off the strength of the corps |from this101 words
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929 1898-01-18 40 The thirtieth half-yearly meeting of this company was held at Cannon-street Hotel on 21st inst. f Mr. R. Biddulph Martin, m.p., the chairman of the company, presiding. The secretary (Mr. Harington G. Forbes) read the notice convening the meeting. The Chairman said in former years929 words
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Article198 1898-01-18 40 The Star of the East Lodge, I. O. G. T tjave a welcome entertainment on Saturday to the Yorkshire Lodge on their arrival at Singapore. A programme of songs, recitations, and addresses, with refreshments, afforded a very pleasant entertainment and a hearty vote of thanks was198 words
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Article505 1898-01-18 40 The death-returns for the week ended Jan. Bth show a ratio per mille of 327, the total number of deaths being 132. Dr. Middleton was robbed, some time this morning between five o'clock and 6-30, of a suit of clothes, a silver cigarette case and sundries.505 words
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Article238 1898-01-18 40 The Ladies Singles competition lor a prize kindly given by Mr. C. H. Rose of Batavia was brought to a close last evening. Mr. Rose also gave a prize to be called the wooden spoon for the lady making the biggest score. The Club gave a238 words
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Article54 1898-01-18 40 Political. Now that there is a chance ot Women's Suffrage becoming law the men are waking up. We suggest to them that they should agitate to get every married man two votes, on the ground that a married man represents not only his own share in the public welfare but54 words
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Article1445 1898-01-18 40 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago Ixbelli. JUVBNAL. The last blue-book on Cretan affairs shows incidentally how the Great Powers love one another, and how their enthusiatic mutual affections delay their progress, much as the billing and cooing of Edwin and Angelina cause them to linger1,445 words
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Article50 1898-01-18 40 German Merchant Shoots Himself. (Special to China Mail.) Shanghai, Jan. 6— Mr. Theodore Kysel. 4 Messrs. Teiue and Co., ha., committed suicide by shooting himself. [Mr. Kyse! was the resident partner of the firm in SrmrK'hai, Mr. R. Telge bping now in Hambere —Kd C. I/.50 words
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Article105 1898-01-18 40 Among the Deaths" in a recent is> ;<■ oi the Times is the announcement "On the 9th Nov., killed at Saran Sar, Corporal James Morris Roddy, ist Battalion Northamptonshire Regt., son of the late Col. P. Roddy, v.c." Doubtless (comments a London paper) Mr.105 words
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Article3045 1898-01-18 41 By John Dill Ross. Indo-China. XXXX. We delivered our horses and ponies to he Artillery We had not lost so many as might have been expected on the voyage, but the ponies died by dozens as soon as they were landed, an ill-mannered proceedng which got3,045 words
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Article215 1898-01-18 41 Tamby No. i Apa sudajadi Tamby No. 2 Angtn sehaja It's a really serious matter, Is this question of Exchange Admitting of discussion Of the very widest range Grave and clever Seniors, Say a change we'll need to make And just as clever Seniors Say the thing's a215 words
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Article217 1898-01-18 41 As will be seen from another column the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., declare a dividend of is. per share payable on the yth proximo. This makes the second dividend within the Company's financial year, which ends on February 28th, putting on one side the dividend of is. paid217 words
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Article55 1898-01-18 41 There was a large attendance of the general public at the Parade ground, Tanglin, yesterday afternoon to enjoy the music played by the fine band of the West Yorks. The pieces were played with great taste the ensemble being surprisingly good. There Is a general hope that the band may55 words
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Article1285 1898-01-18 42 Prize Distribution. The prize distribution in connection with the Anglo-Chinese School took place yesterday, the ceremony being performed by Mrs. Kynnersley. H. E. the Deputy Governor presided, and there were also present Mr. A. Gentle, Mr. J. Polglase, Rev. Mr. Luering, Ph. D., Mr. Banks, the Principal, and1,285 words
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Article760 1898-01-18 42 The Attack on Mat Salleh. Extracts from the official report of Mr. Hewett on the attack on Mat Salleh's stronghold appear in the 8.N.8. Herald. The attacking force consisted of Messrs. Hewett, Jones, Barraut, and Ormsby with 38 Sikhs and 250 Dyaks. Arriving at Sugut on Dec.760 words
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Article724 1898-01-18 42 The Times of the 13th December contains a long telegram from its Vienna correspondent dealing mainly with the real or supposed views of the Emperor of Germany in relation to Hungary. But at the beginning of that telegram occurs a passage which in the light724 words
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Article791 1898-01-18 42 H. M. S. P.'. OVER SENDS AN EXPEDITION INTO the Jungle. The Hunt after Tali. (From our Own Naval Correspondent. We give below in diary form some account of the share taken by H. M.S. Plover in the endeavour to stop the disorders in North Borneo791 words
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Article58 1898-01-18 42 Although the Singapore Volunteer Artil lery is up to its established strength ot 1 05 officers and men, supernumeraries of suitable qualifications and physique may yet be enrolled. Including the candidates whose names are posted for election and are proceeding to ballot the strength is 1 v.58 words
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Article251 1898-01-18 42 {From our oitn Correspondent.} On the 1 2th instant telegrams were received from Macassar stating that the Government steamer Avoids had arrived at that place with the news thai the greater part of Amboina had been destroyed by heavy shock of earthquake This took place on251 words
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Article78 1898-01-18 42 1 As illustrating the latest advance II photography, it may be mentioned thai i cinematograph apparatus is advertised to be exhibited at the Adelphi Hall ever\ evening at 630 and 9 p.m. This is claimed by the proprietors to be the only genuine French apparatus in the East, and at»78 words
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Article16525 1898-01-18 43 The Chamber in favour, but only by Seventeen Votes to Fourteen. A Strong Opposition. A special general meeting of the Chamber ol Commerce was held this afternoon, (13th) Mr. Anderson, Chairman, presiding, to consider the report of the Sub-Committee on •he Straits currency, dated November 6th, md16,525 words
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Article688 1898-01-18 47 Sir Charles Mitchell, Governor of the Straits Settlements, arrived in Calcutta on 6th of January. Our congratulations to Colonel McCallum, C.M.G.j on the happy event that took place on Dec. 15th. Mr. William Xorns died on Saturday afternoon and the funeral took place yesterday evening. Mr.688 words
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Article97 1898-01-18 47 (January 17.) Tin 137-I2 1 Gambier 5.50 do. Cube No. 1 8.10 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 19.123 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 36. Nutmegs uos to the lb.) 78. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 17.50 Li berian Coffee 19. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.75 do. do flake (do. do.)97 words
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Page 47 Advertisements
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Advertisement21 1898-01-18 47 The "Campbell" Oil EDgine. Guaranteed the most Efficient Oil Engine in the Market. SOLE AGENTS RILEY, HARGREAVES Co. July 22 m.th21 words
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Miscellaneous606 1898-01-18 47 CLEARANCES. January 17, Kian Yang. Brit, str., Kunath, for Muar. Am h erst, Brit, str., Taylor, for Klang and T. Anson. Hydra. Brit, str., Lyons, for Bangkok. Lady Mitchell, Bnt. str., Mu^ford. for P. Sembilan. Nerite, Brit, str., Daniel, for Yokohama. Pacimc. Brit, str., Hawkins, for Rangoon Hye Leong, Bnt.606 words
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Article33 1898-01-18 48 France and Hainan. British Gunboat proceeds to Hoihow. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Jan. 12th, 189 S. H. M. S. Swift has been hurriedly commissioned, and has sailed for Hainan.33 words
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Article242 1898-01-18 48 Continued Trouble in Uganda. Reinforcements proceeding from Mombasa. News has reached the Coast at Mombasa that fresh serious fighting had taken place at Uganda against the Soudanese mutineers. Lieut. Macdonald, (the brother of Major Macdonald) and the Rev. Mr. Pilkington, a missionary, have been killed. Troops are hurrying242 words
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Article516 1898-01-18 48 Indian Finance. Tenders are invited for the 17th inst. for a million sterling bills on India, for exchange for a like amount of bills payable on the 22nd instant. A Gold Reserve ior India in London. The Times states that it is believed that the Indian Government contemplates an arrangement516 words
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Article348 1898-01-18 48 Riot in Penang. Penang, Jan. 15th, 1-25 p.m. There was a serious Chinese disturbance in Beach-St., this morning. Inspector Watchem was seriously injured. Three arrests have been made. [This arrived on Saturday after we went to Press.] SERIOI'S DISTURBANCE IN PENANG. A Police Inspector Severely Woundbd. Between seven348 words
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Article435 1898-01-18 48 The Amalgamated Engineers' strike is virtually over. The men have resolved to withdraw their demand for a forty-eight hours' week of labour. [A mail paper has this: Hie representatives of the trade unions have prepared an explanatory statement, which will be issued to each of the workmen,435 words
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Article324 1898-01-18 48 JANUARY 17th, 1898 Quotation. Capital Wi? Skum M. Di». Hongkong Sfcaafhai Bank. I76%prera. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 i«5 AMtFU National Bank of China $23 *500,00© 44**,150 j »9,9558 if Pounders. $23 Buyers. v 75© A 1 Bk. of China h. Japan, Ltd. $2* Nominal. J £2,000,000 £450i9°» «99»»7S Deferred.324 words
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Miscellaneous1223 1898-01-18 48 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived Prom For, Wbe» Cheribon Dut. gov. boat 400 Krone Jan. 13 Batavia Deli, Jan. Fame Brit, torpedo dest. 318 Tibbits Dec. 20 Colombo Hongkong, Whiting Brit, torpedo dest. 330 Barton Dec. 20 Colombo Hongkong, Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From1,223 words
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