The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 17 March 1898
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Title Section18 1898-03-17 165 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, MARCH «7th, 1898. No 55518 words
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Article314 1898-03-17 165 \nis(. Articles. file Bombay Riots, 165 \u->mh Tioopsand French Troopships, 165 j Ibel S. and ihc Philippines. 160 > 10 tft le.*i£f tiered, 166 Tbe Labour Strike at Bombay, 166 Mr. Baltour as Foreign Minister, 166 i'lP March of the British Brigade, 166 OLRI i>rwS I > Sinj*3por( awn314 words
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Article, Illustration71 1898-03-17 165 Domcstic Occurrences BIRTH. On the 13th instant, at the Botanical Gardens, Singapore, the wife of Walter Fo\ f of a son. DEATH. On Jan. }ist, at St. Heliers, Jersey, Jane Triphena Hawkins, wife of Charles Le Gros, agjed 69 yrs. 1 mo. lirre shall thr Prr>> the IVople's right maintain,71 words
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Article793 1898-03-17 165 (March loth.) It is one of the penalties of a widespread empire that in ihe nature of things misfortune or trouble of one sort or another must be reckoned with as sure to be occurring somewhere within its confines. As a rule little heed is paid to793 words
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335 1898-03-17 165 Thk view to be taken of the situation in the Far East is materially contributed to by to-day's wire. Russia is hurrying out troops to the East and finds that her usual means of transport, the Volunteer Fleet, is insufficient for the present emergency. The335 words
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Page 165 Advertisements
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Advertisement76 1898-03-17 165 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. POkATSD BY ROYAL CHARTER <-*. ;:a: £800,000 RESERVE LIABILITY ra^ OF PROPRIETORS I *aoo,°oo ERVB FUND £375.00 c t^)Mi*APOKM Branch. 1 Bank ot England. KER:>. v National Bank of Scotlani S The City Bank, Ltd. TEKEST ON FIXED DEPOSITS .^r 1/ months $jt%76 words
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Advertisement156 1898-03-17 165 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P«> L»-UP CAPITAL |i 0,000,000 '.nKKVH FUND I S.ooOjOOO «^ESfiRVE LIABILITY OF 3 lfnnnftnM h ?ooviRTORS $10,000,000 Court op Ui rectors. Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVlNG.— Chairman. R M. Gray, Esa Deputy Chairman. C. Beurmann, Esq. A. j. Raymond, Esq. G. D. Boning, Esq. R. L.156 words
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Page 165 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous409 1898-03-17 165 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. s S. Salazie on Saturday, with London advices to the 25th ult. She will be followed by the P. &O. S. S. Verona <>«< the i~\\\ inst with the English mails of tb.e 4th inst409 words
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Article600 1898-03-17 166 (March nth.) It will not, we think, be wresting events out of their natural bearings to each other to come to the conclusion that the latest outbreak of insurrection in the Philippines is to be connected with the recent acute crisis that has arisen600 words
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Article919 1898-03-17 166 THE exact position of affairs at thr Bolinao cable station appears to be that ten Spanish soldiers took refuge with I two rebel prisoners in th.- buildings belonging to the Eastern Extension Co. The rebels demand that the soldiers come j out and give up their arms and919 words
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Article555 1898-03-17 166 (March 15th.) It is extremelv unfortunate that just when the Empire has to place so much trust in the mature experience and political sagacity of its Chief Minister, Lord Salisbury should find himself so ill as to have to be ordered away to the milder555 words
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Article290 1898-03-17 166 (March 16th.) The history of the great firm of Barnato Brothers is on the one hand a tale of audacious and mainly successful finance, ami on the other one of individual tragedy. It sMI! seems to be only the other day when the world290 words
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Article127 1898-03-17 166 According to the latest reports to hand tN Plague has attacked several villages in the Bed* and Gulbu^ga Dist ruts, and the situation now considerably worse than before. The disease has broken out in /Utmta and Aurangabad, where the Police are insufficient to enforce Plague measures.127 words
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Article245 1898-03-17 166 Mr. Henry Newbolt. the author of" AdmiralAll and oiher inimating verse, contributes the following lo London da:l\ newspaper B England where the -> icred rlame Burns before the inmost shruv Where the lips that love th> name Consecrate their hopes tod thine. Where the banner^ o' thy dead245 words
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Article180 1898-03-17 166 We regret to hear of the death of Col. Mall the historian of the Mutiny and the writer o: mmnf historical works dea 'io^ with India. lh** following account of his literary labours is tftfcm \ro-r Balfour's Cyclopedia of India," but nonl> br.n^ down his work180 words
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Article693 1898-03-17 167 The Marine Engineers gave a very successful bail at Shanghai on the 25th ulto. Coal is steadily rising in price at Moji, and there is no prospect of its decline in the near future. Kxchange is gradually falling, tin is gradually rising in price, and there693 words
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556 1898-03-17 167 Bolinao Cable Station Beseiged. Land Lines Cut. Telegraph Staff in Danger. Mr. Webster, Superintendent of the Singapore Office of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, has forwarded to us the following memorandum The Manila land lines are interrupted. Messages are being posted from Hong' kon% every556 words
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Article89 1898-03-17 167 THE LOAN.— WHAT CHINA GETS. We understand that China only gets Sj per cent, of the lace value of the loan, while the issuing banks had to allow 2 per cent, for underwriting to the combinations of capitalist who took it up at 88 per cc the Banks thus clearing89 words
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Article174 1898-03-17 167 We understand that the Norwegian steamer Pronto, which left Shanghai on the 23rd February, ostensibly for Nagasaki, for which port she was cleared by the Customs, is really bound to Port Arthur with a full cargo of Cardiff coal for the Russian fleet. She is,174 words
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Article107 1898-03-17 167 Litiuii) Fuel For Warships. The Admiral Nakhimoff (says the China Mail) is returning to Russia to be fitted with new boilers. The old ones will be used for the storage of liquid fuel. Plans have been prepared for the construction at Kronstadt of a depot for the107 words
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Article227 1898-03-17 167 Prince Henry of Prussia is expected to arrive at Hongkong on board the Deutschland, on the Bth inst. His Royal Highness will land in his official capacity as Rear-Ad-miral, and on the evening of the Bth will probably dine with the German Consul at the Consulate.227 words
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Article220 1898-03-17 167 The steam trials of H.M.S. Powerful, at Hongkong, proved very successful, and a speed of from eighteen to twenty knots was developed. It was expected that the Powerful would leave for Nagasaki on the 4th, and that on her arrival there the Rainbow would sail for Hongkong The220 words
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Article, Illustration177 1898-03-17 167 All communications should be addressed Chess, Singapore Free Press." Original problems should be accompanied by solutions and analyses in every case. i 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 Saturdays177 words
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Article, Illustration26 1898-03-17 167 By Max J. Mbybr. (Best Two-mover Bolton Football Field.) Black (7 pieces). White (n pieces). White to play and mate in two moves.26 words
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Article, Illustration709 1898-03-17 167 Of late the Sicilian Defence has fallen into disrepute, but the following is a successful example from the Hastings Festival, which was held in January. TUt White forces were conducted by Messrs. Blackburne and Chapman and ihe Black by Messrs Janow^ky and Aloof. The notes are from709 words
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Article1468 1898-03-17 168 *F ram a/tr omh Correspondents On the 22nd February a Nieuwsblad telegram from Acheen mentioned that good news is continually coming from Daja, ivhere a party of Dutch troops are operating. The runaway chiefs have returned with their people and submitted. Two companies remain at Daja, and the1,468 words
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Article212 1898-03-17 168 Port Arthur. Shanghai, 25th February. It is reported that on the 21st inst., the Japanese Minister at Peking addressed a communication to theTsungli Yamen asking for information as to the probable duration of the stay of the Russian warships at Port Arthur. The Yamen, acting up to212 words
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Article53 1898-03-17 168 A movement is now on foot at Hongkong. to establish a Chinese reading-room and library. The objects stated in the circular are: (1) To improve the knowledge (2) To further education and learning, (3) To translate and publish books, etc., (4) To encourage social intercourse between53 words
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Article64 1898-03-17 168 The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co.. Limited, has received the following telegram giving the result of the February clean-up <l The mill ran 26 days, crushing 2,200 tons of headings, yielding 260 ozs. of smelted gold The Berdan pans ran 26 days, grinding >y tons of concentrates,64 words
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Article37 1898-03-17 168 On the lit!) February, intense excitement was aroused in Sydney upon a rumour spreading to the effect that war had been declared between Russia and England. The rumour was afterwards officially denied.37 words
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Article153 1898-03-17 168 The two Frenchmen, Rene D'Arcy and Paoli, who were charged with stealing, the former a bicycle from E. M. Lyon and Co. and the latter various articles from Mrs. Lindsay, were up before the Court 01 Two Magistrates yesterday. The bicycle was the property of Mr. Angullia153 words
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Article589 1898-03-17 168 (N.-C. Daily News' CCorrespondent)t t Rumours. Pert Arthur, Feb. 15. Port Afhur i>- not yet taken the Chinese Hag stili Hies, bui if is thought here that it is not for much longer, and the people are again getting excited, as the rumour goes that there589 words
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Article90 1898-03-17 168 In the appeal of Lim Po Chuan, thf: Manager of the Rangoon Government Opium Farm and an assistant, against the sentence of one year's rigorous imprisonment passed on each effender by the District Magistrate, the Recorder, says the Rangoon Times, dismissed the appeal and confirmed90 words
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Article106 1898-03-17 168 It is reported from Vladivostock that t\ b sians have recently established a mint there tot the coinage of silver roubles, but the new i will be different from those current in Kuself, as one side ot the new coin will h-ne Cl and Manchu106 words
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Article122 1898-03-17 168 1. Orderly Officer for (he en^uin^ week Capt. \V. G. St. CUir. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week. Serves*-? H. A. E. Thomson. 2. Sergt. E. F. H, Kdlm is transferred h B. Snb-division to A. a^ Supennunary St r e( mt. Corp. W. Cloke is promoted122 words
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Article92 1898-03-17 168 February Monthly Medal played to: on Saturday. j'uh Veh.. \sqs. B. C. Stoker v i K. W. Beauclerk 58— v 4" C. A. Gatrdnei 1— 4 A. li. Stephen 59 7 F.J. Koelie „.53 scr. H. V. S. David? 54 I.'L/Burt f'tl F. Bonhote -12' H. Helder92 words
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Article212 1898-03-17 168 At a recent meeting of ilv- principal horticulturists of Singapore il wa- decided to have a Flower Show this y« ar, th< date being fixed for foesdav. tHe ~>o,th inirt. Ihe reason for this iery shon »<M v i* that v now is the flowering itm< for212 words
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Article90 1898-03-17 168 A young seamen from the flajj-Jiip Or* lando had to be s^nt i the General Hospital here before b«*r l<'partur» j (mm ward <Jn Wednesday night the ouug mail (C. Sullivao) died, and th<- (ttfiefJll L«iok place ye^t, ida\ iti«rjioon *rom tinCatlu^dral ol tht- G*>od Slupherd, thf90 words
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Article724 1898-03-17 169 The death-rate for Singapore for the week ended March sth was 26.41 permille. Haji Omar and Iper were this morning committed to the Assizes for being in possession of counterfeiting apparatus in Sumbawa-road on March ist. The British dollar was the object of their labours. The724 words
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Article147 1898-03-17 169 Re the Philippine troubles the following additional details are kindly communicated by the General Manager, E. E. A. C. T. Co. Mr. W. Grigor Taylor. They bring the news from Bolinao, the beleaguered cable station, north of Manila, up to this forenoon. H.M.S. Edgar left Hongkong for147 words
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Article27 1898-03-17 169 THE PLAGUE AT HONGKONG AGAIN. Quarantine Dbclarbd. A Government notification appears today declaring Hongkong an infected port, and imposing nine days quarantine on vessels from that port.27 words
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214 1898-03-17 169 With reference to our telegrams of today bearing on the renewal of the rebellion in the Philippine- it should be said that Bolinao is at the northern point ot the Province of Zambales, which is separated from the rich provinces of Pangasinan, Nueva Echija, Tarlac,214 words
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Article358 1898-03-17 169 In a report presented to the SurgeonGeneral of the Bombay presidency, Mr. E. H. Hankin records certain investigations into the vitality of the plague microbe, in the soil, in urine, in cow dung, in the chief grain exports from Bombay, and into the action of disinteciants on358 words
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Article397 1898-03-17 169 The American Squadron. We give below some descriptive details of the American squadron now ordered by its Government to proceed to Manila as a demonstration against Spain. The Olympia is a fine modern cruiser of 5800 tons, built in 1892 at San Francisco, and is397 words
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Article46 1898-03-17 169 Appended are the plague statistics tor Bombay by latest advices. Attacked Died Total deaths March 2 19; 172 299 March 4 18 177 3°7 March 5 172 202 434 The death-rate ior ihe week ended March sth was I2g 97 per mille46 words
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Article124 1898-03-17 169 Bombay, February 26. At about seven o'clock yesterday morning a gun accident on board the turret ship Magdala in Bombay harbour, resulted in one of the seamen having his hand blown off. The Magdala was at anchor at the time, and the men were engaged in124 words
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Article321 1898-03-17 169 (iV. C. Daily News.) To judge even by the preliminary dress rehearsal on Saturday night, the pantomime of Cinderella, which is to be given for the first time by the A. D. C. on Thursday next, will be a revelation of the resources of Shanghai, and of321 words
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610 1898-03-17 169 (From a Military Correspondent.) I am in a position to controvert the main points of Sir J. Colomb's letter to the Duke of Devonshire on the defence of the coaling stations, which for so long has been a polemical subject of discussion. First, then, the610 words
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Article258 1898-03-17 169 A sailor in Shanghai has just lost his life by drowning, when mad drunk with at fifty cents a quart. The China Gazette says. How many cases of this sort have occurred iti the history of British Settlements this sick* of Singapore it were hard to say, but258 words
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Article172 1898-03-17 169 One of these pretty stories of an Empress which appeal even to the hardened journalist, is related in this week's Christian World. It seems that a short while ago an English illustrated paper produced a drawing ot the Empress of Russia nursing her baby in the most172 words
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Article2940 1898-03-17 170 [All Rights Reserved.] BY SIR RICHARD TEMPLE, BART. (By Arrangement.) IV. The Nationalities and Religions of India. India is well known to be the land of many nationalities, and of many tongues not dialects only, but written languages. The population (including British territories, the Native States, and Burma)2,940 words
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Article503 1898-03-17 170 An American Vihu \s will be seea fiom our special telegram to-day there is great excitement in Hongkong at the prospect of Ani<»rica'i action against Spain at .vlanila, tit- American squadron in China waters, wnicfi fvis ,.n concentrating at Hongkong, being about to leave tor503 words
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Article703 1898-03-17 171 Dr. Scaparone, of the Milan and Philadelphia Universities, has been appointed Inspector of the Siamese Government Hospitals. body of mounted police is to be orgaoised for Bangkok, probably to be nndei the command of Chief Inspector Hearn. The A. D. C. at Shanghai is playing the703 words
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Article1285 1898-03-17 171 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli JUVSNAL. There is a mighty difference between saying a thing yourself and hearing somebody else say it. A remorseful or indignant individual often calls himself names which he would allow no one else to call him. An interesting example1,285 words
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Article212 1898-03-17 171 j In St. John's Established Church, Dundee, on Sunday, Feb. 6. t he Key. Mr. Naysmith, the assistant minister, performed the feat of praying for three quarters of an hour. For some time past it has been customary for the devotional part of the service to be212 words
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Article165 1898-03-17 171 There is a belief in naval circles that H. M. S. Orlando may not impossibly be turned about at Colombo and again sent i back to the China station untii the later i reinforcements arrive, su h as the Victo I riouSj Bonavciiture, Hermione y and St. George.165 words
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Article107 1898-03-17 171 (In humble Radical circles. j In was during an election in Northumberland. A Newcastle Radical met a party organiser, and said to him Xow Mr. Kobinson, can you tell me wot is 'One Man. One Vote' 11 In coorse, I can, Jim," was the reply.107 words
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Article183 1898-03-17 171 It was discovered last night that a brutal murder had been committed at Tanjong Katong on Mr. Lee Cheng Van's estate. About 11-35 a Javanese named Harip reported at the Gaylang Police Station that his friend Suleiman had been wounded. The Corporal asked if the roan183 words
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Article542 1898-03-17 171 This morning Mr. Wolferstan resumed the hearing of the summons against Wee Soon Chew for committing a public nuisance by the loud and incessant beating of drums, gongs, &c. This is the case where the Tow key Bali had a gamelang and band of performers at his542 words
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Article1948 1898-03-17 172 By John Dill Ross. Hongkong, Amoy and Foochow. XLIV. Hongkong is a colony offering so many points of interest that only a very competent writer, possessing an intimate knowledge of the island, can hope to deal with the varied aspects of the vigorous lite and expansion1,948 words
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Article1198 1898-03-17 172 I {From our own Correspondent.^ Some time ago the N. I. Military High Court sentenced two Lieuts. to a year's imprisonment and dismissal from the Army for appropriating money, etc., belonging Ito friendly Achinese This sentence has been altered to fines of two hundred and fifty guilders each.1,198 words
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Article132 1898-03-17 172 M. Paul de Vareilles, the leader imtci Z. Aweturdu Tonkin, advocates the annexation by France of the Island oi Hainan, and advances many reasons in favour oi this addition to th( French Colonial Empire. French diplomacy allowed Formosa and the Pescadores to [*U into other hands, and132 words
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Article303 1898-03-17 172 (~\lil. HhRT/ rtlK CnVJIKOk. Ph-* announcrttienl of th<- appearance on Saturday evening of n<» l^ss a distinguished performer than ("arl H<rtz. .i conjuror <>l world- wide repute, sli uld and no doubt will slither io attract .m overflowing audience to the Town Hall In Bombay and Calcutta303 words
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Article680 1898-03-17 173 Poor prisoners in Perak lock-ups are in I jture to be provided with blankets. The formation of a Musical and Drama- Society is being considered at Bangkok. Colonel Walker, c.M.G has been elected n .aptain of the Perak Cricket, and Mr. .iliarns that of the Football680 words
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Article837 1898-03-17 173 The following slip has been issued by Mr. Noel Trotter for circulation amongst the business firms of Singapore With reference to the large number of letters from the United Kingdom reported to have been short delivered by the Overland Mail to-day, the Postmaster General thinks that837 words
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Article749 1898-03-17 173 The half yearly meeting of the Company was held at noon to-day in the Company's Offices. There were, present, Mr. T. Scott, Chairman, Hon'ble T. C. Bogaardt, Messrs. A. P. Adams, R. Craig, C. Sugden, A. Laspe and C. A. Rauch, Directors Hon'ble J. Burkinshaw,749 words
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Article755 1898-03-17 173 Entries for the various events closed on Saturday, the number of players being large, no less than 80 entering for the Single Handicap. The handicaps are. A Doubles. Braddell and Elliot, owe 30.1. Parsons and Woodroffe, owe 15. Capt. White and Pellew, owe 4.755 words
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Article1031 1898-03-17 174 Providing for Prospective Needs of Our Fleet. (Daily Mail Correspondent.) Singapore, Feb. 14. In purchasing all the available Welsh coal here and in Chinese and Japanese ports the British authorities had no desire whatever to hamper foreign warships, the object of the purchase being simply to1,031 words
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Article1157 1898-03-17 174 The Story in Detail. New York, Feb. 16. The whole country was tremendously startled by the news that came this morning of the mysterious destruction of the United States cruiser Maine in Havana Harbour. The first brief account of the disaster was contained in a despatch1,157 words
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Article62 1898-03-17 174 H. E. Colonel McCallum, C.M.G., Governor of Lagos, in a private letter, mentions I that he goes to England on six months' leave at the end of April. Col. McCallum also sends a kind message to the Corps. He says Remember me to the S. V. A. I62 words
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Article101 1898-03-17 174 News reached Singapore on Saturday that the S. S. Amherst, Capt. Casey, had gone ashore of Pulau Panjang, about two miles from Malacca. The Amhcrst left Malacca on Friday evening for Singapore, and went ashore about 7 o clock. She is now high and dry and is101 words
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Article883 1898-03-17 174 The British public is slowly beginning to perceive that what very nearly came about in iSq5, when the terms of the Shimonoseki Treaty were announced, is again approaching a dangerous point. We refer to the possibility of a collision in the Pacific between Russia and Japan. We883 words
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Article74 1898-03-17 174 A 2nd Eleven of the S. R. C. played ar. Eleven West Yorkshires at Tanglin or. Saturday. Scores 2ND XI VVBST YORKS. Scraggs c and b Falls Shaw run out 2 Nash do i^W r^ 3 lie I t^^ f L m. Cl 1 13 t A-rf 111 C74 words
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Article736 1898-03-17 174 Mr. Rhodes' Drkamv One or Thsn Ahoit to is Rkalmd Capetown, Feb. 15.— I icarn that thedeta have been settled fer an extension of the Bulawavc Railway to Tanganyika. A capital of three million^ sterling ts required but no fear is entertained on that >core. The736 words
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Article41 1898-03-17 174 I be Government of Sarawak has* entered a new steamer. L '/nibaint, to buik by the X. H. Dock Co She will be £j ft. long by 15 feet beam. will, a speed ot p knots and a capneitvtoi 85 tuns.41 words
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Article679 1898-03-17 175 Today the Official Assignee, Mr. Anth< USE, presided in the Summons Court. It is reported in Shanghai that th )eutsch-Asiatische Bank's portion of th new China loan is already fully covered. on Monday, the 7 th, H.US. Powerfu eft Hongkong for the North. The Russiai I i>er679 words
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Article2105 1898-03-17 175 D- An American Scientific Expedition. Amongst the passengers by the s S Vorwarts on her last voyage from Sarawal ie were Dr. Furness and Mr. Etzel, two of i c party of American scientists, who are tour ing Borneo in the interests of ethnology and natural history. The2,105 words
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Article51 1898-03-17 175 It may interest some of the friends of Capt. Creighton, late Commandant Johore Forces, and now A. D. C. to Governor McCalium, to know that he has been appointed Travelling Commissioner in Lagos, with a salary of £500 and allowances, rising by £50 per annum to51 words
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Article76 1898-03-17 175 Mr. Arthur Keyser, of Jelebu, is due out here in June. He means to return to the Straits via Vancouver. He writes from Palermo i have endeavoured to escape the winter my first for ten years and went to Cannes, Monte Carlo, then Genoa, Rome, Naples and76 words
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Article180 1898-03-17 175 Central Provinces Seceding. The Kmpkror Defied. H nan Taking the Lead. Shanghai, Match sth. The Mercury states that it has received information from high orficial sources, revealing a plot among provincial rulers to throw off the Manchu yoke and set up an independent government. Two viceroys,180 words
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Article303 1898-03-17 175 With reference to the recent landing of French troops at Kwangchau-wan, reported to us (China Mai!) by special telegram from Shanghai, a Haiphong correspondent writes pointing out that the bay is situated on the north side of the Lei -chow Peninsula, opposite Hainan. It is reported303 words
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793 1898-03-17 176 (Contributed.) There has been a considerable change in the situation since the writer's views on this subject were printed by you some weeks ago, the uncertain factor being still the policy of Japan. It is true that we have heard rumours of protests on793 words
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1162 1898-03-17 176 H. M. S. Victorious, battleship, Captain A. Schomberg, grounded outside the bar in entering Port Said on 14th Feb. Assistance was sent at once. The transport Augustine had already left Suda Bay for Port Said for the purpose of lightening the Victorious in order to1,162 words
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Article886 1898-03-17 176 NOTES AND NEWS. Sbrious Rising in Hungary. The Agrarian Socialist movement in Hungaryis assuming serious dimensions. At Kistarkany, a village in Kaschau district, in the north-east, a thousand peasants are in open revolt. They have murdered the local magistrate, and are holding the village against the troops886 words
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Article57 1898-03-17 176 The following information by cable has been received from the E. E. Tel. Co. Telegraph communication to Manila is still interrupted. The Government Line for about 50 milts south of Bolinao is dcs troyed. Repairing parties are at work, and three hundred troops are to remain to protect57 words
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Article36 1898-03-17 176 On the voyage from Hongkong to Along Bay, th«= Bayard took soundings of the various narbours in Hainan. There are now three French warships off Ho ho\\ Descartes^ Surprise and A!ou> ttt36 words
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Article610 1898-03-17 176 CN.-C. Daily News 1 Correspond em The Japanese Fete-Day. Weihaiwei, February 12. Yesterday was atufa a gala day here for the fapanese. It is, I under stand, the chief holiday of the year among them and those absent from home, the garrison her* celebrated it in a610 words
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Article504 1898-03-17 176 The Fairhtid Sh.pbmldmg Company, GlasgtHi the London and Glasgow Kngineering Company Glasgow, and Messrs. Scott and Co Greenock have been invited by (he Admiralty to tender for four first-class armoured cruisers. The vessels wil! be of slightly less tonnage than the Pom rfn and the Terrible, built504 words
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Article231 1898-03-17 177 Yesterday afternoon a man named Ng Vok Pan went to the Chartered Bank and presented two cheques for a total value of over $1,300, The Bank officials suspected a forgery as the gentleman in whose name they gvere drawn had no account at the Bank, and the231 words
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Article247 1898-03-17 177 H\MPIONSHIP. again Pr. Fowlie has proved bimI 1 k- the best player in the Club, and irried oft the honour of being Cham- for three consecutive years, which, kk all round, is a hard po>ition to attain [Tie Dr in Ist be heartily congratulated for ing tble247 words
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199 1898-03-17 177 Hongkong Telegraph, j vale advices received from Manila show that is a sudden and most vigorous recrudescence Philippine rebellion in the* 1 home provinces, H is to say the provinces nearest to the me--1 is. Various explanations are suggested, but present it is impossible t< ascertain199 words
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Article118 1898-03-17 177 Japwese Opinion. February iS. A Yokohama corresponays the Japan Times takes a gloomy view he situation. That journal says it would be a i thmg to artim that the storm will pass with--1 ccasioning an explosion, and it believes the 1 dangers oi tne situation are118 words
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Article684 1898-03-17 177 Lieut. -Gen. Sir Charles Warren, R.E., is to retain command of the Thames District until Oct. i on promotion. At the Assizes yesterday Chan Ah Sam was acquitted on the charge of buying a woman for the purpose of prostitution At 7 a.m. on Saturday next684 words
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Article890 1898-03-17 177 The following is the Acting Manager's report for the tour weeks ending on ioth March, 1898:— Mining. Raub Hole. Main West Cross-cut.— A have driven 25 ft. North on what I take to be the Bukit Impey Lode. So far it is not defined or regular, but bunches of890 words
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Article80 1898-03-17 177 The Indian Planters* Gazette has the following amusing hit at Lord William Beresford 11 England has cause to be proud of such men as Wellington, Nelson and cr my brother Charlie {Spontaneous remark of a popular noble lord, overheard in a railway carriage, as reported by Mr.80 words
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Article24 1898-03-17 177 Tungku Besar ot Johore proceeds today in the Sea Belle for Pahang. Dato William Hole also goes to Kuala Pahang in the Sea Belle.24 words
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Article215 1898-03-17 177 A man named Ravena Siyaram Pillay was charged before Mr. Egerton yesterday with offering an illegal gratification to Inspector Wheatley, Inspector of Roads. Mr. Sharp appeared for the Commissioners, Mr. Dv lay for the accused. Inspector Wheatley stated that the accused, a Municipal contractor for supplying carts offered215 words
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Article30 1898-03-17 177 H. M. S. Plover's boats endeavour* d last night to grapple for the submarine mines in the Eastern minefield but without any definite success. This may be attempted again to-night.30 words
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Article800 1898-03-17 177 The Future Principal port in French China. (Contributed lo Hongkong Daily Press). It has lately been reported that French warships have entered Kwongchau Wan and landed troops there. The report is somewhat premature, the truth probably being that French war-vessels have visited the place and800 words
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Article855 1898-03-17 178 The following extracts from "Notas Katipunescas," a small serial published occasionally in Hongkong will give a little insight into the cause of the present fresh outbreak of the rebellion in the Philippines. Written of course before the present troubles, it clearly indicates that the Monastic Hydra is855 words
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2060 1898-03-17 178 11. As has been pointed out in a former article, Japan is the Power which at present possesses the greatest capabilities for offence and defence in the Western Pacific. The natural configuration of the islands which make up her territory give her an2,060 words
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Article206 1898-03-17 178 A Bill will shortly be introduced into tke Transvaal Volksraad empowering th> Go: eminent to support all burghers who i n twelve sons by one wife. Newspaper. I quite approve State Aid for certain thing. That are not strong enough to live alone We, being prideful, gaily flap206 words
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Article382 1898-03-17 178 Quite a number of cases were disposed of at the Assizes to-day. Li Ah-Tew, standing for judgment, who pleaded guilty on a charge of using as genuine a forged document was sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment and Than Ah Tong and Mah Ah Kee. having previously pleaded382 words
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Article94 1898-03-17 178 The Matin of February 12, commenting on England's reported action in buying i*P the Welsh coal in China says Tnts one of the smartest tricks evt r played modern vvatfare between nation:* wh<>. m' 1870. have fought with million- httteftd cannon H E. the Governor and94 words
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Article306 1898-03-17 179 (From our otun Correspondent.) On Friday last the S S. Amkerst left the -jads at about 9 o'clock, and shortly aftervards ran aground on the reef known as pulau Panjang and on Tuesday morning the vessel had not been got off. The ship mite upright, and stands about 100306 words
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Article179 1898-03-17 179 Coincident w ith the mobilisation of the >ps in Singapore, some thousand Rust; troops yesterday arrived at the mjong Pagar Wharf in the Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Tambofi. The issel s\a- expected here on Monday, but lid not arrive tiii Tuesday afternoon. men were disembarked and marched179 words
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Article198 1898-03-17 179 Referring to the recent Bombay riots the 1 inane Gazette >av> In cities ot India, like Bombay, the authorities IVC every advantage on their side but in places Ice Purang the outlook, on such occasions as those Rating against the plague, would be far from e-assuring. But this198 words
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Article63 1898-03-17 179 understand (says the .V. C. Daily News ot *3tfi Feb..) that an Imperial decree was issued k amhonsing the construction of a railway I rfiisin to Chinkiang b\ way of Shantung tal on tins the German Minister, Baron Hey- pr nested on the ground that Germany must63 words
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Article71 1898-03-17 179 COFFEE AT 1 5 is A CWT Mr. Gt-o Kent Dt-aker. of Mousagalla, writes to the Times of Ceylon tollovfs M At a recent London sale of r Namunakula Co.'s coffee, a chest of Mousagalla peaberry sold, after keen com'itioh, lor one hundred and fifty-one shil;i <{v Tins surely must71 words
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Article305 1898-03-17 179 (Via Ceylon,) London, March i. M. Hanotaux, speaking in the French Chamber, said he had every reason to hope that the West African Commission would arrive at an understanding by reciprocal concessions. London, March 2. Another arrest has been made in connection with the attempt on King George's life.305 words
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Article786 1898-03-17 179 The Frontier War. Bombay, March 3. Three out of seven sections of Ihe Afridis have now complied in full with the terms o! the Government. X very thing at the present time decidedly points to no further resumption of hostilities. March 4 News has reached Lundi Kotal to786 words
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Article133 1898-03-17 179 The Globe Lobby correspondent writes from the House of Commons just on the eve of the despatch of the mail The impression that the position in West Africa is exceedingly delicate has become very general in the House, and, though there is no desire in any133 words
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Article82 1898-03-17 179 (Corrected up to March 16.) On London. Bank 4 m/s I/ lOA demand I/ Io i 7 ti Private credits 3 m/s I/ IOJt; documents 3 m/s 1/ 1 o| credits 6 m/s l^ IOH On India. Bank demand 140 On Hongkong. Bank demand dis. On Yokohama. Bank demand82 words
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Article96 1898-03-17 179 (March 16.) Tin $40. Gambier 5.70 do. Cube No. 1 8.50 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) do. White, (Fair L/VV=5%) 36. Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) 78. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 17.5 a Liberian Coffee rS. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.75 do. do flake (do. do.) 3.90 do.96 words
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Advertisement281 1898-03-17 179 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 or Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D rmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir Henry Collett, K.C.B. Sir281 words
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Miscellaneous756 1898-03-17 179 CLEARANCES. March 16. Kian Ann, Brit, str., Moss, for Djambie. Penang, Brit, str., Rawlingson, for Cheribon and Samarang. Hbbb, Brit, str., Inksier, for Penang and Deli. Pakan, Brit, str., Scott, for Kwala Selangor, via ports. Malacca, Brit, str., Daly, for Teluk Anson, via ports. NamYong, Brit, str., Mellor, for Minado,756 words
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Article102 1898-03-17 180 The Plague Officials Stoned. Police Fire on Mob. Troops Called Out. Two Soldiers Murdered. Many Europeans Hurt. Serious plague riots have occurred in Bombay. Mussulmans and Hindus stoned the plague authorities and the police. The police fired upon the mob, killing several. The riot then spread102 words
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Article455 1898-03-17 180 Lord Salisbury continues ailing, and will be unable to go to the Riviera before Easter. The Chinese Loan. The issue of the Chinese Loan has been postponed till the 21st inst, owing to the regulations of the Berlin Bourse. The Navy Estimates. Mr. Goschen on the Situation.455 words
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Article53 1898-03-17 180 NAVAL MOVEMENTS. H.M.S. "Victorious." H.I. R. M. S. "Vladimir Monomach." (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Colombo, Mar. 16th 1898. H. M. S. battleship Victorious leaves Colombo for Singapore and the Far East i on Thursday. j The Russian cruiser Vladimir Monomach leaves Colombo probably on Friday, I for53 words
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Article83 1898-03-17 180 All is now quiet in Bombay, the strikes being ended. Lord Salisbury's Health. The physicians have absolutely forbidden Lord Salisbury to transact any business. Cricket in Australia, England won the return match against j Victoria by seven wickets. Murder of Mr. Woolf Joel. A Blackmailing Assassin. Mr.83 words
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Article56 1898-03-17 180 Hurried Russian Reinforcements in French Transports Russia continues to hurry troops out to the Far East. Her own cruisers being insufficient to provide for their transport. Russia has arranged to employ French steamers for the purpose. The first French transport will leave shortly with 2,00056 words
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Article256 1898-03-17 180 THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN. American Squadron goes to Manila. Waiting for the Signal Excitement in Hongkong. H.M S. £dgar" also proceeds. (Special to Singapore Free Press,) Hongkong, 10th March 1898, 6.5 p.m. The American squadron in China waters, which ha- been concentrating at Hongkong, is leaving Hongkong256 words
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Article67 1898-03-17 180 Tribute to the British Minister at Peking. Mr. G. N. Cutzon, Under-Secretary o State for Foreign Affairs in a speech made on the 3rd inst., said that the political concessions made by the Chinese Government to Greai Britain proved that the friendliness of Chinese was due to67 words
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Article99 1898-03-17 180 A Heavy Construction Appropriation. An Imperial Ukase ordains that an extraordinary expenditure of 90,000,000 roubles be authorised for the construction of warships. [This is a little over The Temper of the British Nation. Ready o Vindicate their Rights. The Times in a leader states that never since99 words
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Miscellaneous1244 1898-03-17 180 SHARE LIST, MA R C H 16t h 189 8 m Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid d Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. C 2,000.000 450,96 s 199,875 &> Deferred. £5 Buyers. 3 o».">o4 JL F Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency, 85 Sellers. I 10,000^^ 1,416 unissued Clear Water1,244 words
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Miscellaneous216 1898-03-17 180 and Mrs. G. H Tinner r.n., and child. b:ji Penang. Mr.. Mrs. and Mise- J. Fraser, Mr H Payne Gallway, Mr. K. Baron. Mr. Oiiven^ Passengers Left. Mar. II. Per Coi\mam-\ tor i .ondon. Mr. and Mr-. Lovell, Mrs. Lawrence Jackson Miss Taylor. Mr. Justice Law, Mr. J. S. Klmore,216 words
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