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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1898-02-24 117 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, FEBRUAIfr 24th, 1898. No. 55218 words
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Article459 1898-02-24 117 Lfading Articles. The Mait-% Disaster, 117 The Governor's Return, 117 H. ?fl. S. \'ictorions* 117 The Christian Marriage Bill, 118 t oaling Supplies, 118 A Chinese Loan, 118 The Situation, 118 A Political Crisis, 118 Ihe Sokoto Difficulty, 119 Admiral Prince Henry. 119 v olrt News. Police Court. The459 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article27 1898-02-24 117 On the 20th January, at Holmwood, Woodfordgreen, Essex, Maude, the wife of Gerald Dudley Freer, m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p. (Colonial Surgeon Resident, Penang, Straits Settlements), of a son.27 words
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Obituary47 1898-02-24 117 At Godwin Road, Rangoon, on the 14th instant, Helen Cave, second daughter of George Cave, Perth, Western Australia, late of Banbury, Oxfordshire. Aged 52 years. At Singapore, on Saturday ni|£t, Keb. 19th, at 8 p.m., Mrs. Kho, the mother-in-law of Mr. Seah Liang Seah, deeply regretted.47 words
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Article, Illustration775 1898-02-24 117 The Maine" Disalter. Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Hrrc patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, ;'!e(k'rrl to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Feb. 17A.) Since the loss of the British flagship Victoria in the Mediterannean by accidental ramming by the Camperdown775 words
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Article261 1898-02-24 117 It is very satisfactory to see that H. E. the Governor, whom we welcome back to Singapore to-day has, according to the account of his Indian tour, given elsewhere, been able to devote very considerable attention to the question of Indian immigration to the Straits. Not that261 words
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Article573 1898-02-24 117 H. M. S. VICTORIOUS." To-day we are face to face with a tulldress rehearsal of one of the most interesting incidents considered amongst the possibilities of a great international naval war. That is the blocking of the Suez Canal by a warship in transit in this case. The fact that573 words
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Page 117 Advertisements
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Advertisement96 1898-02-24 117 HOME SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Principal Miss Isac ke, f.e.j.s. Queen's Medallist Silver and Bronze. Gold Medallist Science Art Stratford Abbey, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. ALL the comforts of a Christian home are afforded with the privileges and refinements of a family. Healthful moral and religious training, i»ood mental culture, with self-government96 words
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Advertisement21 1898-02-24 117 The "Campbell" Oil Engine. Guaranteed the most Efficient Oil Engine in the Market. SOLE AGENTS RILEY, HARGREAVES Co. July 27 truth21 words
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Page 117 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous501 1898-02-24 117 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the P. O. S.S. Thames tomorrow, with London advices to the 4th inst. She will be tollovved by the N. D. L. S.S. Bayern on the 3rd prox., with the English mail of the sth inst. This mail501 words
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Article655 1898-02-24 118 (Feb. 1 8th.) In onnection with the Christian Marriaur Bill now before the Council, the object oi which is to consolidate the law relating to the marriage ot Chrialiaus within the Colony, two points have become a matter of some controversy between the authorities of the655 words
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Article256 1898-02-24 118 In view of a telegram recently received in Saigon prohibiting the sale of coaj stored at Saigon for other than naval purposes, our representative this morning made enquiries with the object of discovering how far this was likely, if at all, to affect the mail steamers of the256 words
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Article324 1898-02-24 118 (Feb. 19th.) Today is published a special telegram from Hongkong which states that there is a report, made "on authority," that China has agreed to acrvpt a new loan from Russia, with the co-operation of .France and Germany. That China has been hesitating for some 'ime between324 words
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Article717 1898-02-24 118 (Feb. 21st.) Although the ordinary mind is not wont to rise much above the contemplation of the day's business or duties, and the succeeding relaxation of the afternoon with its little round of social engagements, yet it must be a specially unimaginative person who cannot see much to717 words
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Article847 1898-02-24 118 (Feb. 22nd.) To-day's telegram is a curious compound of news that is good and news that is bad. It will be admitted that it is to British influence, and to British influence alone, that is due the fact that a further advance is being made in the847 words
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Article262 1898-02-24 119 (Feb. 23rd.) ro-DAY*S telegram still confirms the inlot mat ion that the British Government are taking a serious view of the wanton raids into British territory on the Niger by >lumns of French native levies, headed by officers who appear to have carte blanche x 1 do262 words
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Article355 1898-02-24 119 It must be admitted that the naval mis sion ot Admiral PRINCE HENRY of Prussia has come out so far in royal leisurely fashion. In fact, the moment that it was understood that the Chinese Government bad virtually acquiesced in the demands of Germany as a sequel355 words
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Article440 1898-02-24 119 Mr. Frank Lincoln was giving a performance at Penang last evening. The funeral of the late Sultan of Selantakes place at Jugra, this afternoon. Mr. J. P. Rodger and Col. Walker were at Penang, to meet H. E. the Governor. The Mail despatched from Singapore to440 words
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1013 1898-02-24 119 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle arrived this morning at 10 a.m., having on board H. E. the Governor, Lady Mitchell, and Capt. Ainslie, A. DC. It will be remembered that H. E. and party left Singapore on the 20th December in the 8.1. steamer1,013 words
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Article265 1898-02-24 119 This fine warship reported to-day to have been destroyed by an explosion, was rated in the American Navy as a secondclass battle ship rather than an armoured cruiser. She was launched at New York on the 1 8th November, 1890. The Maine was of 6682 tons,265 words
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Article89 1898-02-24 119 Where a Dumfries paper got this anecdote trom is not toM, hut if it is not true it is well found Whilst a battalion ot the Northumberland Fusikiers was stationed at Singapore there was a Tommy who, when under the influence of drink, made a prisoner of a89 words
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Article118 1898-02-24 119 r Corps Orders. Head Ouarter Office, Singapore, 17th February, 1898. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week, 2nd Lieut. F. Hilton. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sergeant L. A. M. Johnston. Gunner W. M. Foreman is transferred to the reserve from this date. 3. Parades. Sunday118 words
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Article37 1898-02-24 119 The Government have instructed the shopkeepers of Teluk Anson to sell liquor for cash only in future. The rule is to be extended to other parts of Perak, and licenses issue 1 hereafter will bear that condition.37 words
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Article, Illustration189 1898-02-24 120 All communications should be addressed Chess, Singapore Free Press: 9 Original problems should be accompanied by solutions and analyses in every case. The Singapore Chess Club meets in the Town Hall every evening during the week, except Sundays, from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m., and on Saturdays189 words
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Article, Illustration499 1898-02-24 120 The following notable game, which was awarded the brilliancy prize in the Hastings Tournament in 1805, will well repay careful study. Game No. 36. Givoi'O Piano. White.— Steinitz. Black. yon Bardleben 1 P-K4 P-K4 i 4 R-Ksq!(d) P-KB-, 2 Kt-KB^; Kt-OB;i5O-K> O-O2 B-B4 B-B4 ioOR-Bsq P-63 (c)499 words
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Article392 1898-02-24 120 On Problem Solving. The following is a continuation of the notes by Dr. Tolosa Carreras 11. Analyse the different means which are at the disposal of the defence to ascertain if they are or are not critical that is, if Black can resist energetically*, taking into account the392 words
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Article107 1898-02-24 120 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle came in from Penang this morning, with H. E. the Governor and Lady Mitchell, accompanied by Capt. Ainslie, A.D.C., on board, on their return from India. The Sea Belle was signalled at 8-30 this morning, but did not come into the107 words
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Article312 1898-02-24 120 (Home Paper.) Early on Saturday, at the Roman Catholic Church of The Assumption, Warwickstreet. London, \V._, with semi-choral service, thr marriage took place of Captain E. A. Herbert, of the Inniskilling Dragoons, and Miss Ethel Rodger. The bridegroom is the son of Major Edmund Herbert, of Liansantffraid312 words
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Article1223 1898-02-24 120 HI. Railway and Kandy.. Given fine weather, the first journey from Colombo to Kandy is an experience never to be forgotten. As far as Rumbukkana you are in level country, chiefly paddy fields but here the celebrated incline begins an extra engine is put on1,223 words
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Article98 1898-02-24 120 The Yalberg appeal got on another stage yesterday. It will be remembered that Valberg was convicted of stealing money belonging to Mr. Abos at the Singapore Club. On appeal the case was referred back to the Magistrate for further evidence by Mr. Buchanan Smith. When this98 words
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Article179 1898-02-24 120 The response to the appeal for iuiid> to send to Sweden the poor fellow Hakensen has been that generous friends have subscribed $139. which is ample to do what was intended, viz., pay the man's passage to London and thence to Gothenburg, whence he will be sent179 words
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Article106 1898-02-24 120 TeLBPHONK. MESSAGES BuWfiHN Land and Sea. At Baltimore yesterday a remarkable experiment was conducted with the new submarine boat Argonaut, which is now in successful operation, travelling below water for hours with perfect safety. The vessel was run out into the harbour with 1, 200 ft. of106 words
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Article33 1898-02-24 120 Admiral Buller arrived at Shanghai, or. board the Pique, on the Oth inst Eight nava! officers arrived at Shanghai on the samr day, having travelled from Chusan by was ot Ningpo.33 words
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Article703 1898-02-24 121 Great naval preparations are said to be going on in Japan. The mortality returns for Singapore for iast week show a death-rate of 27.99 per mille, the numbers of deaths being 113. The Nanyang Army Administration has issued a very stringent notice with regard to foreigners703 words
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Article594 1898-02-24 121 Sir Lionel Cox delivered judgment yesterday afternoon in the matter of the summons taken out by an assistant in a mercantile firm to reverse a garnishee order. The Chief Justice said that one of the judgment debtors had taken out a summons, calling upon the plaintiff to594 words
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264 1898-02-24 121 Shanghai, Feb. 5. The following account of the recent murder of a German sentry comes from Kiao-chau Bay. Disquieting news having been received from Chimo, a detachment of German sailors who had been garrisoning Kiao-chau city started thence for Chimo. When they264 words
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Article78 1898-02-24 121 A Tokyo journal states that the Japanese Squadron including the Fuji, Chinyen, Matsushitna, Itsukushima, Santa and Takao, will leave Yokosuka on the 25th January on a cruise for Shimidzu, Kobe. The Squadron will then proceed to Korea and China coasts and return about April by way of78 words
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Article796 1898-02-24 121 Among the papers laid on the table of the Council yesterday was correspondence with the Roman Catholic Clergy regarding the registration of marriages. In 1890 Sir John Dickson wrote asking what record was kept of Roman Catholic marriages, what steps were taken for the safe preservation796 words
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Article170 1898-02-24 121 The Algerine Stranded. (Hongkong Telegraph. j Shanghai, February ioth. The British gunboat Algerine has been in collision with some steamer, and stranded immediately afterwards. She has now been docked for repairs, which are estimated to cost £3,000 sterling. Her starboad bilge-keel and false keel are almost170 words
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Article18 1898-02-24 121 The three-masted schooner Crescent, from Philadelphia with 80,000 case* of kerosene oil for Kobe, is posted as missing.18 words
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Article701 1898-02-24 121 In a despatch approving of the estimates for 1898, Mr. JChamberlain states [he is unable to alter the salary of Mr. A. Murray, Colonial Engineer, which has been fixed at $7,200, rising after three years to $7,800. The additions to the Police Force for Penang are701 words
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Article177 1898-02-24 121 T HE GERMAN CRUISERS. A Misadventure at Socotra. Information reaches us [Chinm Mail) by the German mail steamer Sac Ji sen accounting for the Gejion's return to Penrn ar.d the delay in the arrival of Prince Henry and his squadron at Colombo. According to our information, the German Consul at177 words
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Article182 1898-02-24 121 The minutes of a Council of Judges held on Oct. 24th were laid on the table of the Legislative Council yesterday. The Council urges a change in the practice of drawing up charges for the Assizes. At present the Registrar draws the charge and the Attorriey-General, without182 words
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Article1890 1898-02-24 122 Thursday, February 17th, 1898. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell, g.c.m.g.) The Hon. the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. S. Kynnersley.) M the Actg. Col. Treasurer (F. G. Penney.) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray.) the Attorney-General (YV. R. Collyer.) J.1,890 words
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Article298 1898-02-24 122 (China Papers.) The China Mail (9th inst.) says We hear that the British Government has obtained a virtual control of the coal supplies east of Suez, having bought up in Japan, Hongkong and the China ports, Singapore, Colombo, &c the whole available stock of Cardiff coal and298 words
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Article419 1898-02-24 122 The Latbst News. Shanghai, Feb. 2.— Latest intelligence from Kiaochau, brought by the Darmstadt, which arrivtd this morning, is to the effect that the troops there are settling down into their quarters and appear to be making themselves very comfortable. No trouble of any kind has419 words
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Article51 1898-02-24 122 The Shropshire Light Infantry, who did such good service at Hongkong during the plague, have moved to Bombay. It will be a strangr turn of fortune (says the China Mail) if the gallant lad- ot Shropshire are again called upon to assist in suppr. >?ing a plague51 words
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Article54 1898-02-24 122 The Gazette of India has this announcement Military Department Thirty-five men of the 36th Sikhs are admitted to the Order of Merit, 3rd class, for conspicuous gallantry at Fort Cavagnari in September last The widows of 21 men who died at Saragarhi are admitted to the pension54 words
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Article40 1898-02-24 122 A Tokio telegram states that the Japanese Admiralty has decided upon building a cruiser of 9,800 tons at Yokosuka. If thinews is correct, this will be the biggest warship the Japanese have attempted to build in Japan.40 words
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Article269 1898-02-24 122 The annual report of the Botanical Gardens notes the construction during 1897 a new plant house on the site of the old seed house and a partial renewal of iht large plant-house, substituting iron rods and arches. The aviaries were also entirely reconstructed, the old woodwork being269 words
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Article47 1898-02-24 122 HKA V V LOSS O [WSUR.AVCB OFFICBS. A Special Telegram to the Daily Pres dated Manila, oth February, says lr. the great fire of the 6th instant the los.^ covered by insurance amounted to (889,000 This loss is divided amongst twenty office:-47 words
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Article322 1898-02-24 122 A Chinaman was yesterday fined 525 for carrying about a token, to wit a pulice whistle and chain, with the intention that it might be believed that he was a detective constable. A Langenricks and \Y. Newman, tin two officers on board the German shij Dante, who have been charged322 words
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Article748 1898-02-24 123 Mr. and Mrs. Brandt and Miss Bender are returning to Singapore from Europe by the Melbourne, arriving to-morrow. Father Couvreur returned to Singapore yesterday morning in the Yarra much benefited in health by his trip in the north. The Griffins for the Spring Meeting will be748 words
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Article1553 1898-02-24 123 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli ]UVBNAL. We are on the eve of a new religion. A new Messiah is to appear in the Holy Land. He is not a Jew by birth, at least he says he isn't he belongs to a race which1,553 words
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Article168 1898-02-24 123 It is satisfactory to see that after a briet i detention the battleship Victorious has been floated off the bank on which she I stranded at or near Suez whether in the Canal itself, in Port Tevvtik, or outside of it is not yet known. There will be still a168 words
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Correspondence.
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328 1898-02-24 123 To the Editor. Sir, Doubtless many like myself will be surprised, and also enlightened, on reading your report and leading article on the Christian Marriage Bill, now before the Legislative Council, to find that in the year of Grace 1898 there should still328 words
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Article27 1898-02-24 123 It is reported that the fine steamer Mat aura which left Wellington. New Zealand, on 21st Dec. for London, has been IOSL -c27 words
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Article229 1898-02-24 123 CRICKET R. E. BLAKAN MATL. I- Played at Pu!o Brani last Thursday, and resulted in a win for the R.E. by 8 wickets. K. E. tst Innings. 2nd (tunings. Lt. Woodrolle c Isacke b Campbell 5 Corpl. Wright hit wscket b Campbell 4 Lt. Simon c Blanchard b Campbell o229 words
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Article74 1898-02-24 123 The name of the hon'ble A. Murray is added to the Commission of the Peace for Singapore. The tender of Messrs. Riley Hargreaves for renewing the lower bracing of the North Sands lighthouse, for 82,800, has been accepted. A scheme for Chinese Interpreters is published. A postal notice74 words
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Article43 1898-02-24 123 A Tokio Punch, to be published twice a month, has made its first appearance. The Perak Pioneer has it that Mr. T H. Kershaw, the Legal Adviser, proceeds to Japan on three months' leave. Mr C. \V. Hevvgill is to act for him43 words
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Article2444 1898-02-24 124 The departure of the swift Russian cruiser Rossia to join her companion the Rurik in the north must have aroused in many minds some thoughts and ideas as to the special objects with which this type of vessel has been constructed, and what particular2,444 words
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Article1071 1898-02-24 124 L'Annkxion di Hainan.' {Le Mekong, ioth Peb.j The island of Hainan now belongs to us, at least so say certain of the newspapersIt is a territory which by its size, its value, its geographical and especially its strategical position, is not to be disdained. We have always regretted that1,071 words
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Article583 1898-02-24 125 {From our tmm Correspondent,* The weather in Malacca has been very unsettled. After being for more than a >rtnight without any rain, we are getting it almost daily, and at night it is often accompanied by squalls of wind which remind one of August or October. In one o(583 words
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Article349 1898-02-24 125 >iuwara KKya, Feb. 10, H. R. the Governor, (Prince Henry of Germany, with their respecretinues arrived here \esterday evening at •45, There was at the lime -light drizzling rain. f entry into the town was of a very informal tracter, the visit being regarded as of349 words
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Article745 1898-02-24 125 A consignment of Ceylon tea has just been despatched for the use of the troops in Egypt. Mr. E. M. Merewether has been appointed Honorary Corresponding Secretary of the Royal Colonial Institute at Malacca, Straits Settlements; and Mr. E. P. Gueritz at Sandakan, Borneo. It is745 words
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Letter108 1898-02-24 125 To the Editor. Sir, I beg to thank you for the kind assistance you have given in this matter, and all those who have subscribed, for their generosity. The poor fellow was sent off on Friday in the s.s.Moyune. A £10 note and $26.50 were given to108 words
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245 1898-02-24 125 The tuneral of the late Sultan of Selangor, Sir Abdul Samat, X C.M.G., and the proclamation of his successor, Rajah Suleiman, took place at Jugra on the 17th February. The proceedings were all in the Malay language. A good number of Europeans were245 words
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Article431 1898-02-24 125 After being twice sent back to the Magistrate, first totake further evidence, and then to allow counsel for the defendant to cross-examine Mr Buchanan Smith, the Valberg appeal case was finally settled this morning. It will be remembered that C. Valberg, a clerk in th Singapore Club,431 words
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Article338 1898-02-24 125 Lawyers v. Rest S.C.C. This match was played on the Esplanade on Friday and Saturday. Noon (44), Reid (25) and Capt. Lang (22 not out), batted well for the Rest, H. W. Sharp scoring 38 and G. P. Stevens 20 for the Lawyers. The scores were Rest. R. T.338 words
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Article193 1898-02-24 125 SAD OCCURRENCE A T SEA. On the arrival ol the (i. M. S. Darmstadt at Hongkong from Shanghai a very sad occurrence during the voyage was reported. Amongst the passengers was C apt. White, who at one time was Marine Superintendent for Messrs. Butterbeld Swire at Shanghai. There wa^ nothing193 words
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Article277 1898-02-24 125 Colonel Mayne's Proposed At i v k on Fort Purb&T. Bombay, Feb 8. olonel Mayne is besieging Mehrab Khan (jilciikie, in Turbat, but has offered him his life if he make 4 an unconditional surrender. Latest reports state that Colonel Maytie proposed to attack the Fort on277 words
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Article1199 1898-02-24 126 A paper on A Gold Standard for the Empire" was read at the Royal Colonial Institute, on 25th January, by Mr, Lesley. C. Probyn. The chair was occupied by Mr. Nevile Lubbock, and amongst those present were Sir Henry Cunningham, Sir Frederick Young, Mr.1,199 words
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Article1397 1898-02-24 126 (By the Mail). The programme for the movements of troops in 1898-99 has been sanctioned, and amongst the changes notified are the following 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Malta to Hongkong Ist Royal Lancaster Regiment, Hongkong to Singapore; and Ist West Yorkshire Regiment, Singapore to India. In reterence1,397 words
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Article227 1898-02-24 126 The German flagship Deutschland, with Prince Henry of Prussia on board, and the cruiser Gefion, are expected to arrive here from Colombo to-morrow. We understand that it has been arranged to wire their passing Malacca to H.E. the Governor, but that no such telegram has been227 words
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Article85 1898-02-24 126 The China Mail says: The ist class French cruiser yean Bart arrived at Saigon roadstead on the sth inst., and was to leave at once for the China Sea. The French squadron will now consist of the Pascal, Jean Hart, Vauban, Bruix Alger Av/r, Bayard, Descartes, Comite,85 words
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Article120 1898-02-24 126 A correspondent calls attention to the tact that for tour or live days on end a Chinese pepper-boat has been sunk right in the fairway at the mouth of the river where It lies as an obstruction to boats entering or leaving. It has been lying there unnoticed120 words
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Article353 1898-02-24 126 Death 01 Mr. Laird. Mr. John Laird, of the well-known shipbuilding firm of Laird Brothers, of Birkenhead, died on 25th inst. Mr. Laird, who was the third so.i of the late Mr. John Laird, .m. p. for Birkenhead, was born in 1834. In iB6O he was353 words
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Article101 1898-02-24 126 Our Inspector of Schools, Mr. H. B. Collm^. was married this morning to Miss Beatrice Cossentine. The marriage ceremony took place at thf Catholic Church, Father Grenier, ihe prie »:r charge of this district, officiating. The bride. *nr looked charming, was given away by Dr. Fo\, District101 words
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Article111 1898-02-24 126 Bombay, Feb. 7. It is understood that Sir Wm. Lockhart's reappearance at P« will be the signal for a renewal of military iper*. tions, as the Afridis have no real intention ol mitting. Sir Wm. Lo< k hart's New Pl*n oi Cam, i h Bombay, Feb.111 words
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Article209 1898-02-24 126 Heavy Dl\ 1 h Koj l. GoVhRNMENT HOUSC B\LLs (j-.^ X Bombay, Feb. 7. For the two day*- ondiftg terday morning, there were (6 1 casei an< deaths reported. The death? from all Owing to the widespread mourning and il distress existing, the Governor oi Bomba}209 words
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148 1898-02-24 126 apiaiu Spence, ot s.s. Lighti tiaving on his voyage from Calcutta ig it< steamer, belonging to the Austrian L'oyd Su i ship Company, tha: was aground in Ntarst Channel in the Cocos Ulands. Che named vessel is supposed to be Medusa-. She signa in148 words
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Article138 1898-02-24 126 die annual Poli< c Sports, tor the Nat; Police 1 lake place on the Police Parade ground. Tank Road, on Thursday next, ai 2-30 p.m. The programme comprises seventeen events 100 yards Hat race, cigai and umbrella racr, putting the -hot tor Sikhs only), sack I<a pickaback138 words
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Article113 1898-02-24 126 Kitherto lank-oil has found a much betttr -^.tlu northwards of the capital than in thi< district. When th< j new tanki? are built and the* transport Iw specials cars is arranged tor it is expect... use of thi*, oil will greatly increase. At lh time the113 words
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Article63 1898-02-24 126 On Saturday morning woman atmed Ong Ketr went to a pawnshop and atu*mpied to redeem some goods with ten COUQ* terfeit British dollars. When questioned how she came by them she said they were gi.'en her by hei mispress, but th- mistress denies, all knowledge ot th» ;<H "r search63 words
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Article766 1898-02-24 127 Bishop Foss and the Rev. Dr. Goucher of the Methodist Episcopal Church left on Sunday last for America by the Pacific Route. Chief Sanitary Inspector May hew, of the Municipality, is showing commendable industry in connection with verandah obstrucHe had eighteen cases last week and seven766 words
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Article39 1898-02-24 127 It is announced that the German Order of the Red Eagle (fourth class) has been conferred upon Mr. H. Eschke, the Imperial German Consul. Mr. Eschke is to be congratulated on his newly acquired dis-39 words
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Article312 1898-02-24 127 (N.-C- Daily News' Correspondeyit.) Chemulpo, Jan. 19. THE BRITISH FLEET is still with us or rather seven ships belonging to it. The Centurion, with Admiral Buller, left several days ago for Nagasaki, but the Graf ton, with Rear-Admiral Fitzgerald, arrived yesterday. There are now in the harbour of312 words
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Article137 1898-02-24 127 A well-known Singapore resident has received a letter from a lady in Calcutta, in which allusion is made to the visit of this talented Company to Singapore. She writes I am sure you Singapore people don't know what a treat is in store for you. and 1137 words
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Article490 1898-02-24 127 Kobe gendarmes have now been required to take up the study of the Russian language in addition to their classes in English. Mr. Henniker Heaton has been to Colombo on his way home from Australia. He was welcomed in the island and took a seat beside Sir Winheld Bonser on490 words
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1442 1898-02-24 127 THE NAVAL SITUATION IN THE FAR EAST— I. (Globe,) It may safely be affirmed, without fear of exaggeration, that never before in the course of history has a grave international problem been so dependent upon sea power tor its solution as the present crisis in the Far East. Of all1,442 words
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751 1898-02-24 127 Apropos of Sir Charles Mitchell's visit to the Madras Presidency the Madias Standard makes these remarks on the question of coolie emigration to the Straits It is now understood that emigration to the Straits Settlements will be free that is to say, it will not751 words
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Article78 1898-02-24 127 According to a local vernacular contemporary, the arrival of coal at Kobe during last year amounted to 140,666,966 catties, showing a decrease of 92,492,434 catties as compared with the preceding year. The arrivals during last month 1 amounted to 14,807,200 catties, a decrease of 16,993,560 catties as78 words
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Article90 1898-02-24 127 The mail homeward by the Ganges close? at 2 p.m. on Friday next, 25th, the vessel arriving here the preceding afternoon. As a set-off to the reports that the British Admiralty has bought up all the Welsh coal east of Suez, it is now reported that the Russians have 350,00090 words
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Letter348 1898-02-24 128 To the Editor. Dear Sir, I have been urged by some friends of mine, who saw the occurrence, to write to you about it, in the hope that you might in your to-day's issue make some short reference to it. The incident depends on the question of whether348 words
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Article206 1898-02-24 128 An O\ \tion \t Hob art. Those who remember this famous songstress's tour through the Far East will appreciate this from the Sydney Bulletin At Hobart Royal the Pa ult on -Stanley crowd, preceeded by a firm reputation, lately opened a nine-night season with My Friend from206 words
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Article295 1898-02-24 128 A principal British firm here has a special telegram to-day to say thai politics are very unsettled." Mr. Carroll, manager Pulo Braui Smelting Works, has returned from his vi>it to California by the s s. Darmstadt. Three Chinese, habitual criminals, who are about to be released from are to be295 words
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Article392 1898-02-24 128 Father Damais, who returned from France on Sunday last in the Melbourne, will not return to Malacca, but will proceed to Penang to take charge of the Pulau Tikus Mission, in place of Father Mazery. Sungkai, a place on the trunk road between Perak and Selangor,392 words
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Article174 1898-02-24 128 I lit Pinang Gazette 01 the 14th says: Owing to tii.' re-arrangement of the time-table, ntrc-siiuu-d by (he coming into force of the new Mail Contract, there will be no homeward P. and O. mail this week, and to supply its place the Postal Authorities174 words
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Article284 1898-02-24 128 The Round the World cyclists have the following comments on coolies smoking opium in Yunnan-sen. They never succeeded in striking the Snark, but found thousands of Boojums, which is a parable for Exeter Hall to study Every coolie was smoking opium. Two generally shared at a284 words
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Article1554 1898-02-24 128 (Times.) The most important news that has been received for a long time from West .Africa is that which announced a few days ago the result of the negotiations of the past year between the Royal Niger Company and the Sultan of Sokoto. The Sultan of1,554 words
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Article516 1898-02-24 128 Lovers oi light, tarcical comedy will have their appetites whetted to tlie lull thiu evening, when "The Passport will be produced by the B r ougli Company In drawing attention to it, we cannot do better than quote the opinion of a wcll-kituwn Australian critic upon516 words
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Article2144 1898-02-24 129 Sowing the Wind. It may safely be said that Singapore has never before been visited by a Theatrical Company of such high class and excellence as Mr. Brough's is. We have had fairly vv^ known "stars" here at times, but Idq have always had inadequate support,2,144 words
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Article245 1898-02-24 129 How Local Aithoritiks \re Supersfdixg Them. Daily Mail.) 1 here are now in the United Kin^dom 208 municipalised gas undertakings. They are supplying 1.406,456 consumers, their receipts during 1896 amounted to £6,639,342, and their net profit, after all expenses and interest on loans had been paid, was £534,390.245 words
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Article95 1898-02-24 129 A theft of gunpowder is reported as occurring on boaid a tongkang lying off Tanah Mera Powder Magazine last night. The man in charge had gone ashore, to see the keeper of the magazine, leaving two Chinese on board, when a sampan containing three men came up, and attacked the95 words
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Article887 1898-02-24 129 Arrival of the "Gefion." The German cruiser Gefion, the avantcourier of Prince Henry of Prussia, who is travelling on board the third class battleship Deutschland, came in this afternoon about one o'clock. The arrival of the German squadron has been await* d here with interest, both887 words
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Article2981 1898-02-24 130 (Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, 1898.) An extraordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Col. Pennefather, Mr. Th. Sohst, Mr. W. Evans, Mr. W. Nanson, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. Finance. The fortnightly financial2,981 words
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456 1898-02-24 130 COOLIE MMIGRATION AND COOLIE DESERTION. From the Malakoff Plantations Comi^. Report. The Directors consider it their duty to direct attention of the Shareholders to the fact tC t EOOOess of the Company, and even its very < ence, is threatened by the Indian iramigratT Ordinance 1897, which now awaits the456 words
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Article48 1898-02-24 130 We hear that the interroedutfc i' xn. s. S. Borneo was in collision the da) before yesterday with tbc Janan^e <t^;n- r II 9ys Maru at and that boUl iresselu were damaged. fliis will mean that the Borneo will be detained two or three IPKeki.48 words
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167 1898-02-24 130 Tan Kirn Ho and Lim Siang Keng \iere yesterday charged with assisting in the disposal of stolen property, to wit. 21 boxes of shawls, valued at §400. in Arab-St knowing the same to be stolen property The thief wa> hst week sentenced 10 one year's167 words
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Article237 1898-02-24 130 I A Long Time to Wait >or the Nevi. Total eclipses are not every day affairs by any means, and many people go through life without even seeing one. Speaking of the late eclipse, visible in it* totality over a narrow belt of country running through237 words
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Article266 1898-02-24 131 A special general meeting of the members of the Singapore Sporting Club was held in the Exchange Rooms last evening, Mr. H. Fort presiding, the business being to fix dates and pass a programme for the Spring race meeting. Amongst those preseot were Capt. Warren, Dr. Longeway,266 words
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Article186 1898-02-24 131 [Lg Mekong, Feb. Sth.) Chinese aftairs are day by day assuming a more acute character. According to a rumour which was spread in the town on Saturday night (he French tricolour will Boat over the island oi Hainan, indicating thus the future base of French operations186 words
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Article19 1898-02-24 131 Ihe Chines >ummoned yesterday for ;i^;ng obstruction in the verandahs were filled various >um> ranging from 85 to $10. ■<19 words
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Article74 1898-02-24 131 1 orrected UP TO February 23.) On London. Bank 4 m/s demand i/io| Private credits 3 m/s i/ioj t documents 3 m/s «/ioff credits 6 m/s i/io£ Bark demand 13^1 On Hongkong. Ban* demand i°£ dis. On Yokohama. Bank demand 6% prem. On Java Ifaak demand 112 Private 374 words
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Article97 1898-02-24 131 r $396 2 c r nb;er 6. 40. Cube No. 1 8.25 Pe Pper, Black (ordinary Spore) 22.5 c do. White, (Fair L/W=-5% „36. Nutmegs uos ro the lb.) 78. Wacc .Banda) 75. >• 1 vmboina) 170~ l '-^nan Coffee 19.50 1 *p!c.:a, *,ma!l peari (Fai? quality) v 3.7597 words
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Article572 1898-02-24 131 (Via Ceylon.) London, Feb. 6.— The Sultan has replied in a most conciliatory tone to the Bulgarian Note. The Novoevremya says that Russia official support to M. Leontieff and Prince Henry of Orleans will be restricted to a feeling of genuine satisfaction if successful. London, Feb. 7.— The Duke572 words
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Article73 1898-02-24 131 Conviction and Sentence. Lord William Nevill has been sentenced to five years' penal servitude for fraud. Spain and United States. The United States Government has demanded from Spain that she shall disavow Senor Delome's letter. H. M. S. Victorious. Blocking the Canal. The Victorious is aground in73 words
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Article112 1898-02-24 131 An American Cruiser Destroyed. Great Loss of Life. There has been a terrible explosion on board the U.S.S. cruiser Maine in Havana Harbour. It is reporced that the vessel has been totally destroyed. Two hundred of her crew are missing, but the Commander H.M.S. Victorious. The British112 words
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Article202 1898-02-24 131 FRANCE AND CHINA. Preparations in Indo-China. A Force being Mobilised. Probable Move on Hainan. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Feb. 18th. Tonkin papers report preparations to mobilise 7,00^ troops to co-operate with the Navy at a given signal. The force will be composed of infantry and artillery202 words
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Article191 1898-02-24 131 The Maine Disaster. Over 250 Lives Lost. Result of an Accident. The death roil in the disaster to the American battleship Maine inludes the names of 253 men and two officers. It is officially declared at Washington that the explosion is believed to be purely accidental. Spain has expressed her191 words
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Advertisement42 1898-02-24 131 CRA^ HOTEL, PENANG HILL. KIeVATIOX 2,260 VEET. I j JEL Charges $4.50 per day for each adult -ur Bun^alow^ are available, The Diamond V ictoria, Alice, and Dove Cot. Lawm Thssis anj) Billiards. 'her particulars apply to KKRR,— Proprietor. l 8 18-442 words
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Advertisement263 1898-02-24 131 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 Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl 01 Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D'rmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir Henry Collett, K.C.B. Sir Francis263 words
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Advertisement470 1898-02-24 131 TJTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 8,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS 1 10,000,000 Court op Directors. I Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVING.— Chairman. R. M. Gray, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. C. Brurmann, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. G. D. Boning, Esq. R. L. Richardson, Esq. G. B. Dodwrll,470 words
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Article43 1898-02-24 132 France and Germany Assisting. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Feb. 19th. It is reported upon authority that China has agreed to accept a loan from Russia, France and Germany co-operating, on conditions that have been previously reported.43 words
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Article120 1898-02-24 132 Successfully Floated. H.M.S. battleship Victorious has been successfully floated. Britain and China. The Burma-Yunnan Railway. Extension not yet Confirmed. Mr. Curzon, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, slated in the House of Commons that he was unable to confirm the report that China had agreed to the120 words
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Article330 1898-02-24 132 FEBRUARY 23rd, 1898. Quotation. Capital Ptid «p Shares hi. >i, Bk.oi China Japan, Ltd. $2* Nominal. £2 .000,000 £450,06* 199,875 A"-. >. Deferred. £5 Buyers. 1 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $7. Sellers. £10,000 {f?^ tn^saei' Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 $25,000 $25,000 250 100 Fraser Neave Ltd.330 words
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34 1898-02-24 132 Object Openly Declared. (Special to Singapore Free Press Hongkong, Keb jist. ionkin Journals, in detailing the movements o\ the troops, openly stated that they are destined to occupy Hainan.34 words
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Article160 1898-02-24 132 Ihe Hous» j of Commons have voted the Address in reply to the Queen *s Speech. The Lagos Back-Country. A Telegram from Governor McCallum. French Aggression. Mr. Chamberlain stated that a telegram had been' received trom the Governor of Lagos, to the effect that British Hausas had occupied Boiia,160 words
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Article134 1898-02-24 132 GRAVE SITUATION IN WEST AFRICA. "Limits of British Forbearance Reached." The papers regard the West African situation as of the gravest, and agree that the limits to British forbearance have now been reached. French Invasion of Sokoto. Ordered by Sultan to Halt. British Force Ready to Act.134 words
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Article35 1898-02-24 132 Navigation in all Inland Waters to be Allowed. It is stated that China has agreed to admit foreign and native stt-amers to all inland waters within four mom'iLondon, January j-id, isy,S.35 words
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Article48 1898-02-24 132 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Penang, Feb. 23rd. The two Russian battleships, the Navarin and the Sissoi Veliky, arrived here yesterday and took in several hundred tons of coal. They leave to-day for China. Large parties of the sailors were ashore, and behaved quietly.48 words
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Article75 1898-02-24 132 The Niger Difficulty. The French Invasion of Sokoto Confirmed. Mr. Chamberlain, speaking in the House of Commons, has confirmed the statement made by Reuters correspondent at Akassa [referring to the presence of two French columns within the territory of the Sultan of Sokoto a British protectorate.] He75 words
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Article27 1898-02-24 132 A semi-official note issued at Paris says that it is untrue that French troops are in the vicinity of Sokoto. London, February 23rd, iBgB.27 words
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Advertisement64 1898-02-24 132 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "THE public are informed that the address of the A Society's Inspector, Mr. E. F. Paglar, is at the Old Gaol site. Brass Bassa Road. All persons wishing to report any cases of cruelty which may come under their notice are requested64 words
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Miscellaneous534 1898-02-24 132 Passengers Arrived. Feb. 16.— Per Hecuba Mrs. Paget, Mr. Murchie Per Sappho Mr. and Mrs. Cor mac, Mr. and Miss Tranchell, Mr. and Miss Swan, Mr. Dalgleish, Mr. Severn, Mr. Pontet, Mr. Hampshire. Feb. 17. Per G. G. Lansberge Capt. Bullen, Capt. Mr. and Miss Uldall, Capt Hood, Mr. Labels.534 words
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Miscellaneous1133 1898-02-24 132 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, Wheo Fame Brit, torpedo dest. 318 Nicholl Dec. 20' Colombo Hongkong, Gefion Ger. cruiser 4200 Follenius Feb. 23 Colombo Kiaochau Feb 2^ Whiting Brit, torpedo dest. 330 Barton Dec. 20 Colombo Hongkon^ Orlando Bnt. cr., 5600 Fisher Jan. 301,133 words
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