The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 16 June 1898
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Title Section21 1898-06-16 1 TH E Si ng apore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. No. 568 THURSDAY, JUNE i6th, 1898.21 words
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Article283 1898-06-16 1 The Situation .it Santiago, 373 Manila Hopeless, 373 The New H .ngkong Territory, 373 Guatanamo Occupied, 374 A Doubtful Kumour, 374 Kn Expedition Broken Down. 374 Spain's Cable Communications, 374 Court News. Supreme Court. Damages, tor Wrongful Dismissal. 7,382 Police Court. Buildup Without a Plan. 374 HCook v. Boy.283 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article105 1898-06-16 1 On the 7th April, at Manila, the wife of H. D. I C. Jonev, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, of a son. On the 14th May. at Kinloch, Beckenham, Kent, the wife of Charles Kblman, of Wynberg, Bromley, Kent, of a son. At Herat, Institution hill, on the nth105 words
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Article14 1898-06-16 1 At ihv General Hospital on 14th instant, John Fletcher Vincent. Aged 49 years.14 words
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Article, Illustration516 1898-06-16 1 Were shill thr VTtu* the Prnple's right maintain, iJnawed by influence und unbnbed by gain, !I-re }>atriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, i PVds-H to Relieion. Loyalty, and Law. (June 9th.) Admiral Sampson has Admiral CkrVERA in a trap at Santiago, but he is not content516 words
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Article445 1898-06-16 1 iHERfc is much that is pathetic about the I despairing cry telegraphed by GovernorGeneral AUGUSTIN from Manila to the I Metropolitan Government at Madrid Ihat official declares thai nearly the whole of the Philippine archipelago is in open revolt, and that it is impossible for him to reassert445 words
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Article205 1898-06-16 1 (June nth.) IT is to be put to the credit of the Hongkong Branch the Navy League that the safety of Hongkong has at last been secured by the addition of the territory that prevents any possibility of Hongkong being shelled Crom a point outside the205 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1898-06-16 1 BENSON'S WATCHES. MANUFACTORY. LUDGATE HILL LONDON. MAKER TO H. M. THE QUEEN SOCIALLY MANUFACTURED AND RBCOIIM** »<t lsi in tub East, Rbnson's Special strbncth "FIELD" WATCH GoLb KIVLKSS HALP ChRONOMKTKK O BENSON'S LUDGATE" WATCH. A Mill QlfAftTmi PI*TK 2MGLJSH L-^^h, Vi ■\i '5*55 4»• > 1 MA r POH CHIKIM59 words
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Advertisement53 1898-06-16 1 GRAND HOTEL JAVA. HATAVIA. i THi hrst class Hotel, patromsed bythe b.n^-li->b. Community of Batavia, and situated in tlic Centre of the most healthy and best residential quarter <)l ihe Town, offers a good Table, Wines n J .voommodation to Travellers. t\ runner attends all steamers, and Knglish is i53 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous471 1898-06-16 1 THE WEEK. I he next mail from Europe is expected I by the P. U. s.S. Ballaatat on Saturday with London advices to the 27th ultimo. being tollowed by the N. D. L S. S. Bayer n I on ihe 23rd inst., with the English mails ot the 28th ult.471 words
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Article334 1898-06-16 2 (June 13th.) The American headquarters staff is determined that the large expeditionary force reported to have left Tampa Bay for Key West is not to have its destination or its progress divulged through press telegrams. All communications o that kind are being now held up at the telegraph334 words
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Article222 1898-06-16 2 A special telegram from Labuan to the Singapore Free Press alleges, on Spanish authority, that the American naval Commander at Manila, Admiral DEWEY, has suffered a heavy loss in the destruction cf one of his finest cruisers This, ship is declared to he the U S Baltimore,222 words
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Article213 1898-06-16 2 Thf locality in which a great military camp of the American Army is threatened Will! tvliat mlglit prove Uic OlltDrCitk uf an epidemic of the dreaded yellovi fever appears to be a township named McHenrv, in Plaquemir.e parish, close to the mouth of the Mississippi. There is213 words
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Article488 1898-06-16 2 (June 14th.) What may be termed the amateurishness of American war departmental management an almost necessary consequence when armies and their equipment have to be improvised at short notice, and in the absence ot practical experience, is exemplified in Reuters telegram of to-day.^Regiments of American regular488 words
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Article102 1898-06-16 2 Fhe ..ctual war still goes slow. But there has been a bit of a lively exchange of fire between Span:>h infantry and United States marines in the vicinity of the newly occupied harbour at Guanianamo. The affair culminated in a midnight charge by the Spaniards on the American102 words
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Article259 1898-06-16 2 (June 15th.) We cannot say that we are much impressed with Admiral Dewey's foresight in letting the Spanish steamer Romulus, and certainly other vessels before it, have unrestricted access to the cable station at Labuan, and thus enabling the Spanish authorities in the Philippines to enjoy free259 words
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Article263 1898-06-16 2 The Victoria Cr oss. In order to obviate the scandal caused by soldiers decorated with the Victoria Cross for valour and discharged from the army as incapacitated by wounds from further service earning their bread by exhibiting themselves to the public it has been decided that soldiers who are winners263 words
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158 1898-06-16 2 The following information as to the progress of the Philippine arms near Manila is forwarded to Consul General Spencer Pratt by General Emllio Aguinaldo's Secretary Kavite, 3rd June 189 S. r 1 have the honour to report to you that our forces have captured the158 words
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Article60 1898-06-16 2 Mrs. Bertha Smith, who received her fifth divorce in Topeca the other day, became quite angry when the court mildly inquired for what causes the first four divorces had been granted. I can't re member, judge," she remarked. You can't expect me to keep track of60 words
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Article590 1898-06-16 2 Sing Soo Kee was summoned yesterday afternoon before Mr. Elcum for erecting 1 additional story at 34 Clyde Terrace vvVh' out giving notice and without submitting plan to the Municipal Commissioner- \u Sharp appeared for the Commission* ri and Mr. Nanson for the defence. On the590 words
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Article90 1898-06-16 2 The report of the meeting of the Great iiuuicic Mining Co. mentions some astonishing results o r this phenomenal mine. The first year 1895 iht product was £107,024, ;n 1896 it *.*s and last ytar £336,844. The compa.iy parted with a working capital ol £30,000, it <90 words
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Article185 1898-06-16 2 LOSS EsTiMVIH) AT S<K>,OOO YiiN. On the afternoon of 25th May <* five In al a ragman's house at No. 26 Kajlyacho N nctoii', Kioto. After five houses bad v. t -.:< trowed the Bremen retir d, all danger ajjpt *ri< g be over. But it185 words
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Article704 1898-06-16 3 H. M S. Pique is daily expected from Hongkong en route homewards. The Austrian cruiser Fradsberg is on her way to Singapore, en route to the Far Eastern station. Mr L. M. Woodward was on the bench the Senior Magistrate's Court this morn n£, Mr Elcum704 words
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1034 1898-06-16 3 An Aodrbss op Congratulation. A little after 5 p.m., last evening, a numerous deputation consisting of all the Philippinos resident in Singapore, waited upon the American Consul-General, Mr. Spencer Pratt, at his residence, and presented him with an address, congratulatory of the1,034 words
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410 1898-06-16 3 V lndependanie Tonkinoise takes a gloomy view of the political future that is to follow the Spanish American war, particularly in regard to the future relations of the United States with the Far East. The article is based upon a telegraphic statement that410 words
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Article175 1898-06-16 3 Our Selangor contemporary points out that the mining tovvkays, consequent on the activity caused by the present high price of tin, are confronted with an acute labur crisis. They attribute the scarcity of labour to the fact that coolies come to Singapore as the nearest port from175 words
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Article2627 1898-06-16 3 (Wednesday, June Bth, 1898.) The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Mr. Th. Sohst, Mr. W. Nanson, Mr. H. Fort, Mr. Moses, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. Finance. The financial statement2,627 words
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Article103 1898-06-16 4 It is refreshing to learn, writes the Tientsin correspondent to the Hongkong Telegraph' that in the next military examinations, to be held in the capital this autumn, examinations in bow and arrow efficiency are to be abolished This is progress with a vengeance voluntary, and all103 words
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Article239 1898-06-16 4 A contemporary says .—The New York 7th Regiment, a crack organization, composed of the sons ot the richest men of the city, has voted to refuse to serve in the war. There were 1,067 members present when the decision was taken, and of these 1,063 voted in the239 words
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Article, Illustration763 1898-06-16 4 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at ches?e, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season.' Problem No. 52 (Healey), which appears to have proved somewhat difficult, is solved763 words
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Article294 1898-06-16 4 Chaucer, in writing of the O, called >t by the ill Arab name, viz., Fers >• She stole on me and took my fers And when I saw my fers away, Alas, I could no longer nlav MEn Passant writes, K.ng's Pawn m your contemporary, apropos of a294 words
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431 1898-06-16 4 A short account of the British capture c. Havana in 1762 appears in Stocqueler V History ot the British Army, which may be of interest at the present time. Havana was strongly fortified There was a fort called the Moro which431 words
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Correspondence.
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Article165 1898-06-16 5 TO THf fclHTOa Deak Sir, Your contemporary yesterday published a portrait of the late Charles S "Parr.eil. M k, and called it the U. S. Consul General, but they omitted the hand and the telegram. C\ u'.d you not publish a picture of the hand and165 words
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Article364 1898-06-16 5 A Claim ior Damages. Before the Chief Justice this afternoon Mr \Y. A. Leach sued the Straits Developaenl Co for $500, damages for wrongful smissa! from the defendant's employ. Mr Koek appeared for the plaintiff, and 4l H. Fort for the defendant. in open ing, Mr.364 words
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Article94 1898-06-16 5 boo bit F G. Pcnney'> servants had gl difference f opinion, which was disposed ol in the Magistrate's ~r: this morning Cookie bought bad for his mastt and day last week Ig* his master's appetite as being no than an ikan duri The boy was ppan Qtty94 words
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Article131 1898-06-16 5 rdc\ afterr.«..on lan Cheng Eng cl i'ged with criminal breach of trust rvant, in respect of a sum of money. three thousand dollars, the property Hup Heng Ann and Co Market-st. Mr. Khorj > r the prosecati >n and Mr. Buckley for the defence The accused was a131 words
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Article748 1898-06-16 5 The drawing of the Manila lottery, which was to have taken place on tfae 13th May, was postponed. A British warship, taking mails, is leaving Hongkong for Manila at ten o'clock to-day. A mail for Cebu also closes to-day in Hongkong. The M. M. steamer Laos748 words
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Article1185 1898-06-16 5 (Being one of a series of letters written by A. yon Sonneterg from on board the German transport Krefeld," and afterwards from Kiau-chow). (Specially translated for the Singapore Free Press.) In the forenoon of January 22nd we arrived at Singapore, and the splendid facilities created there by the British1,185 words
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Article242 1898-06-16 5 To the U. S. Consul-General, Straits Settlements, on the dastardly publication in a contemporary of his alleged photograph. Dear Mr. Sp-nc-r Pr tt, In speaking for The whole of our artistic British ration, I offer you in words, however poor, Ou~ very deep, sincere commiseration 1 cannot let242 words
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175 1898-06-16 5 rf Special to Hongkong Telegraph.) Shanghai, May 31st. The British flag was hoisted at Wei-hai-wei on the 24th instant. Queen's Birthday One hundred men were landed from H.M S. Xarcissus and fifty from the Chinese warship Foochi and, headed b\ the band of the175 words
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Article2634 1898-06-16 6 Price set on Aguinaldo. (China Mail Correspondent.) Manila, May 27 There is nothing very important to report about the state of the city, which remains practically unaltered. The anti- British feeling is more keenly shown, perhaps, but it apparently exists only among the lower classes. It is reported2,634 words
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336 1898-06-16 6 Shanghai, May 31. The Russian Autho- j rities are enforcing a first-class merchant's licence of Taels 1,500 on every trader in Port Arthur and Talienwan. Harmston's Circus is playing to crowded houses in Sydney, according to the Sunday Times, which prints the following336 words
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Article530 1898-06-16 6 SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT. There was a large audience, consisting of over two hundred and fifty members the Society, as well as many of the general public, present at the Concert given by ik* active members of the Singapore [Mull monic Society, in the Town Hall, v evening. Among those present530 words
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Article259 1898-06-16 6 Information was received in Shanghai on the 28th ult. of a sad drowning accident which oce j red at Icliang on May ?vd by which Mr. X M. Turner, third engineer of the China M< chant's steamer Kweilee, lost his hie. Mi. I v who was259 words
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Article721 1898-06-16 7 H.MS. Pique will leave this afternoon fcr home a'ter the delivery of this mail. Lord Newborough'a yacht, the Fedora, ft yesterday afternoon at 3-30. bound astward Engineering mentioning that of Straits P. W D. vote of §529,890 last ai only Si 7 1,428 was expended, remarks721 words
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Article1242 1898-06-16 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. It appears that the Turks, preparing to evacuate Thessaly, wish to have control of Crete again, and the Sublime Porte is na gg |n g at the Powers to make them hurry up. The Cretan question, like all1,242 words
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Article47 1898-06-16 7 GA ZETTE NOTIFICATIONS. The usual proclamation prohibiting the export ot arms, &c\, to the Philippines is Tuesday, 28th inst., has been fixed for the Coronation Holiday. Mr. F. S. B. Gaffney has been granted fifteen months leave. Mr. W. E Kenny is appointed to act for him.47 words
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Article378 1898-06-16 7 The usual races were held on May 29th, when there was a great rush from Batavia, the railway officials at Weltevreden station failing to rise to their responsibilities. There was much crowding and confusion. On the first day the results were G. G. v. der Wyck's Cup (fl.378 words
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Article622 1898-06-16 7 (From a Naval Correspondent). X M.S. Pinafore at Wei-Hai-Wei. 26th May, 1898 Dear St. C You may like to have a short account of what is taking place in the Norih. The Fleet, as you know, assembled at Chefoo in the early part of April, and622 words
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Article149 1898-06-16 7 A very pleasant concert was given at the Boustead Institute last night, by way of celebrating the renovation of the Institute. Admission was free, and the room was crowded by an audience that expressed its appreciation warmly. The items for the mandoline were excellent. Tin. musical149 words
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Article1793 1898-06-16 8 (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) 111. The Sights of Naples. When one has but a short stay in a large city, he should make up his mind beforehand to devote himself to a few of the principal sights, and sacrifice all the rest. Better1,793 words
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Article64 1898-06-16 8 Fhe t iovcrnor of < jloa proposes to convert British coin circulating at Goa into Portuguese rupees. This will give the Goa Treasury a clear profit of twenty-two lakhs, which is nearly equal to the whole of tht yearly revenue ot the settlement, but if64 words
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952 1898-06-16 8 Mr. G. Gaggino, of Gaggino and Co., returned to Singapore yesterday by the French mail steamer Laos from a tour in China, undertaken partly on business and partly for pleasure. During his travels up the Yang-tse he visited the railway at Hankow, Shansze, the scene952 words
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Article54 1898-06-16 8 Mr. Justice Lawrancc, who, it is said ardent golfer, tells the following story k himself. A boy recently appeared before hu a witness, and on the learned judye asking him J4 he was acquainted with the nature of an oat- •> youth promptly replied, "Of course54 words
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Article166 1898-06-16 8 H. M. S. WATERWITCH" FOR CHINA. H. M. S. Waterwitch sailed Frora Sydm on the 14th ult for the China station the Torres Straits route arid railing of Queensland ports The Wat m of the mosl popula. ships in Aus waters, according to the s><^ p was recently despatched to166 words
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Article582 1898-06-16 8 Dedicated specially to lh memory v: Sir liam Maxwell, k.c m<;,w! o, a« Govern^ I:• Gold Coast in J .Sgs, having itukn wnt »t discovered thai the French wert- in th< nterland, sei/ed A>hanti, ostensibly to obtain a comoara! vely small indemnity that had noi been pa v582 words
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Article1079 1898-06-16 9 translated for the Free Press.) The Batavia papers discuss the appointment of Mr. Meester to be Vice President of the Indian Council, and describe it as a surprise, but it seems he is a financial specialist, and the Nieuwsbla(Fs prophetic ?ye sees a time close at hand when1,079 words
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Article52 1898-06-16 9 A telegram t<> the Asian gives ihe result of the Oaks: Duke of Portland's Airs and Graces, Bradford 1 Sir J. Rlundell Maple's Nun Nicer, Loates 2 Mr. Fairies Cauliflower Alsopp 3 The betting was too to 8 against Airs and Graces, even Nun Nicer, 33 to 152 words
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Article505 1898-06-16 9 The animal general meeting of the above company was held at Cannon -street Hotel on 19th May, Mr. Samuel Spencer, V.T.C.8., being in the chair, and, in moving the adoption of the report, said In bringing before them the accounts of the year it was505 words
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Article244 1898-06-16 9 Lord Playfair, formerly Professor Lyon Playfair, of Edinburgh University, is dead. A few details of his successful career are appended The Right Hon. Lord Playiair, k.c.b i\c, 11.d., ph.d., f.r S., son of Mr. George Playfair, Chief Inspector-General of Hospitals of Bengal, and nephew of the244 words
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Article675 1898-06-16 9 H. M. S. Pique y Captain Corry, left for England on Saturday evening. The Fedora arrived at Johore on Friday night, and has been anchored opposite the Istana since then. She probably leaves to-day for Singapore. The mail brings news of a sudden attack of illness675 words
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Article1047 1898-06-16 9 The following is the Acting Mining Manager's Report for the five weeks ending the Bth June, 1898 MIMIWG. Raub Hole. Bitkit Impev. This lode continues about 4 feet wide of quar <. ~nd quartz leaders, but no gold can be got in it, 1 have driven north in this1,047 words
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Article727 1898-06-16 10 Johore, June 12th. The Second Race Meeting held on the Racecourse here yesterday under the auspices of the Johore Sporting Club proved to be a great success. Perfect weather and some remarkably close finishes added to the enjoyment of the great number of people who were assembled on727 words
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Article74 1898-06-16 10 A New Reef Strike. A telegram has been received by Mr G. A. Derrick, Local Secretary, from Raub, dated 12th June, reading 4t Have struck reef Bu kit Hitam carrytng g o °d gold. In it /j inches^ not yet through. Shaft flooded temporarily' 1 The Mergui Pearl Banks74 words
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Article868 1898-06-16 10 Mr. Gladstone's Death. Touching Details of the Last Scene. Dr. William Murray Dobie, of Northgate House* Chester, who attended Mr. Gladstone, states that the final change took place at 2 o'clock on the morning of the 19th, when the patient's pulse fell, and his breathing became868 words
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Article227 1898-06-16 10 The following question was amongst the notices of moiion in the House of Commons for 9th inst., and was asked by Mr. Ouncombe, though it has beei entirely ignored. We \\*ere led to believe in our last issue that it had not been put. The227 words
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Article634 1898-06-16 10 Damages for Wrongful Dismissal. His lordship the Chief Justice gave judgment this morning in the action W. A. Leach v. the Straits Development Company, in which the plaintiff claimed $500, damages for wrongful dismissal from the defendant's employment as saw-mill manager. After setting out the facts634 words
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Article184 1898-06-16 10 At the half-yearly meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, to be held on 14th June, the Directors will recommend a dividend at the rate of 5 percent, per annum on the preferred stock, and an interim eividend at the rate of 7184 words
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Article968 1898-06-16 10 The Fatal Collision in the Bay of Bfn< Calcutta, May 30.— The preliminary enquir into the collision between the B. 1 s s and the B. I. s.s. Mecca was held at the P Office, Calcutta, on Saturday. The proceedm have not transpired, and it is difficult to968 words
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Article371 1898-06-16 11 June Monthly Mmdal Handicap. Saturday being a fine day, a large turnout oi members competed for above competition, in fact, if there had been 10 more members playing, there would not have been sufficient room as it was, the last few couples had to finish in the371 words
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Article248 1898-06-16 11 IJFi-'ii j«r en,t C\ '/"i .■>/ vmtent.s c following an- the criminal cases to >c heard at the Assizes, which open on Fuesday nrxt. .i) Nadin bin Aim charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt at Solok Duku. (2) Jong A Wong, Mo A Peng Mo A Seng, charged with248 words
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Article275 1898-06-16 11 A home paper says: It had been deided to use ihe Carandini starting machine 'or the Mayblossom Mid-Weight Handicap it Gatwicfc on May 13 and the runners lade the largest field under such condifions in this country. The pair in chief iemand were Spur Royal and275 words
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Article736 1898-06-16 11 Mr. Bibby proceeds to Klang, for Raub, on Wednesday by the Malacca. By last China advices the Daphne, which is to relieve the Hermione here as Senior Naval Officer's ship, was at Foochow. The death rate of Singapore for the month of May amounted to 35*25736 words
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Article150 1898-06-16 11 The Man at the Bar," in the Kuala Lumpor journal, writes at follows Freely expressed Native States' opinion concerning the catering at leading Singapore hotels, coupled with the well known fact that these hotels are always full too vet flowing leads me to think, Sir, that150 words
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Article173 1898-06-16 11 The incident related below is confidently asserted not to have taken place in a certain dispensary in Singapore: Customer, entering hot and breathless Could you make up a dose of castor oil so as to be quite tasteless and unrecognisable." The pharmaceutical chemist smiling confidently Yes, I think173 words
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Article160 1898-06-16 11 SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY The Choir of the Society, after a recess of four weeks from the la^t concert^ will resume its regular practices on Monday the 1 1 til July. Candidates for admission will please send their names to the Secretary, at the office of the Society (Singapore Free Press160 words
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582 1898-06-16 11 In the District Magistrate's Court, Rangoon, on the 3rd inst. an enquiry into a charge of Criminal Misappropriation brought by Low Cheng and 15 others, members of the Jin Ho Society, formed in 1858 for the mutual benefit and assistance of the582 words
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Article582 1898-06-16 11 Dr. Hiller and Mr. Harrison, two American scientists who have been on an ex* pedition up the Kotie river, returned to Singapore by the Dutch s. S. Van der Lyn this morning. Their tour extended roughly some 300 miles up the Mahakam or Kotie river, their582 words
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Article51 1898-06-16 11 The counter attractions of cricket and tennis, during the dry season, account for the small entry. H. E. R Hunter 55 12 43 C. H. E. Robertson... 45 scr. 45 D. G. Rose 42 +4 46 W. C. Grieve 56 9 47 F. T. Koelle 50 151 words
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Article157 1898-06-16 11 Mr. Knightly G Burne, Deputy Commissioner, Moulmein, speaking at the installation of the new oil-gas system of public lighting for that town, instead of the old kerosine oil system, said As to the event of to-day, the gat installation, the experiments have proved so .successful that we need157 words
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Article2881 1898-06-16 12 The Motembnts of thb Insurgents. Collisions with the Spaniards. Two Spanish Governors Taken Prisoners. Expected Surrendbr of the GovbrnorGenbkal. (Hongkong Daily Press,) The despatches brought from Manila by H.M.S Suift, which arrived in the harbour yesterday afternoon, were exceptionally interesting. They lead one to conclude,2,881 words
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Article523 1898-06-16 12 For the eye of the Inspector-General Three cases have occurred within the last few days which call for serious attention The following are the particulars a the first a Chinese, a partner in a business i Market Street, went into the Mercantile Bank and changed a523 words
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Article537 1898-06-16 12 A Passenger's Experiences. A preliminary enquiry into the circumstance^ of the collision between the steamers LinduU and Mecca was held on Saturday by the Port Officer. Apropos of this regrettable occurrence Sergeant Buier, 2nd Stafifordshne Regiment returning to rejoin his n giment in537 words
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Article570 1898-06-16 13 (Overland Mail.) The urm and manner of the passing of Mr. Gladstone from the aeon of action to the a?on of rest have bee M cj arranged that we fee! rather the pathos of the adieu than its pain. He had outlived his life as a570 words
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Article637 1898-06-16 13 It is i ti; ally notified that Captain H. S Ainslie, N rihuroberland Fusiliers, has re^ii*"^d his appoin'fnenl as A.D.C to Sir f\ Mitchell, Governor im? ommander-in-Chief of Hie Straits Settlements. The Hai-T>en and Ha:-Ch:. hinlt to the order if China, are n arly read These vessels637 words
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Article401 1898-06-16 13 In the Court of Appeal, before Lord Justice A. L. Smith, Lord Justice Chitty, and .Lord Justice Vaughan Williams, the appeal has been heard of the China Traders' Insurance Company (Limited) 9, Royal Exchange Assurance Corporation. It was an appeal from the refusal by Mr. Justice Mathew,401 words
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Article56 1898-06-16 13 The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Company, Limited, has received the following telegram from the Mines giving the result of the May clean up The Mill ran 29 days, crushing 2,550 tons of Headings, yielding 262 ozs., of smelted gold. Twenty tons of concentrates were ground in Berdan Pans,56 words
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Article438 1898-06-16 13 R. A. S. C. C. A Win for the R, A. by 2 Goals to i. There was not much to choose between the teams that played last night both sets of forwards, however, were too good for the halves, consequently the backs had plenty to do and438 words
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Article517 1898-06-16 13 Mr. Lim Loh, who lives at 30 Upper Macau Street, missed a box containing jewellery and clothing valued at §527 from his room some time between last night and this morning. As there are no signs of a forcible entrance one or other of the inmates517 words
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Article80 1898-06-16 13 Waterloo Day. We are asked to mention that, for the Waterloo Commemoration Torchlight Tattoo" and Open Air Concert to be given on the Barrack Square, Tanglin, by the West Yorkshire Regiment on Saturday night, from 9 to 11.30 p.m., no regimental invitations are being issued, but the80 words
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Article183 1898-06-16 13 An Indo-Chinese contemporary makes some naive remarks on the above topic, which we translate below The reasons invoked by Lord Chamberlain (sic) for the necessity of an alliance with the United States are very futile. To have waited till now before beginning to take umbrage at the183 words
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Article349 1898-06-16 13 The return match between the Batavia Cricket Club and the Batavia Sport Club took place on th< ground of the latter on Sunday, sth June The low scoring enabled four innings to be played out, the English club eventually winning by 54 runs Sarratt played a steady349 words
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Article560 1898-06-16 13 A work of considerable magnitude has just been completed by Messrs. Howarth Erskine Co. which illustrates well the resources of our local engineering industry. Our readers will remember that the Selangor Government Railway is being < xU nded to Kuala Klang, right at the mouth of the560 words
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Article1170 1898-06-16 14 Mr. A. Clduet appeared before Mr. El cum, yesterday afternoon, to answer to two summonses charging him, first, with erecting a boundary wall at No. 89 Waterloo Street without (a) giving notice or (b) sending in a plan to the Commissioners, and, secondly, with erecting a building1,170 words
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Article218 1898-06-16 14 The subjoined letter has been addressed by the Ilon'blc the Acting Colonial Secretary, S: raits Settlements, to the Secretary of the Chamber ot Commerce, Singapore Colonial Secretary *>. Office. j Singapore, roth June, iScjS. Sir, With reference to your letter of 4th February last, forwarding certain Resolutions218 words
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Article341 1898-06-16 14 Mr. T. N. Christie has arrived in London, and is stirring up the authorities oi the Ceylon Asso. ciation to further action in the rupee crusade. Mr. Chamberlain, it seems, is himself responsible for the non-appointment of Mr. Christie on the India Currency Committee. Lord George Hamilton341 words
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Article572 1898-06-16 14 A Cabled Star Interview. Tells all about the Wheat Corner Man. He talks of the Bread Riot Said to Prevail in Italy, and Denies Responsibility for their Creation. The whole globe is talking of Joseph Leiter, Of Chicago, the man responsible for the biggest corner in wheat in572 words
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Article143 1898-06-16 14 Jhe mail papers announce the death of the well-known violinist Remenyi, while playing at a concert in America. He visited Singapore over twelve years ago. A home paper says M. Edouard Remenyi, who died suddenly while playing on Sunday, was so completely forgotten here that few143 words
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Article164 1898-06-16 14 At a private council of the Kmperor and Jis ministers recently held, ii is stated that the Emperor enquired the reason why the country was in its present condition. A minister replied after the usual formula' urging his Majesty not to give heed to such idle164 words
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Article123 1898-06-16 14 We regret to announce the sudd*. death of Capt. J. F Vincent, the well known member of the pilot service Singapore. Capt. Vincent has not been very well f some time, but was apparently only s c*ht indisposed and was able to carry O n work.123 words
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329 1898-06-16 14 As bearing on the subs< lq portion of to-day's tele ram relatii allied designs by German) on i\ Archipelago, a dependency of the ;< pin»-s. an authority on the <ju -tj Philippines supplies u> to la with '< Some twelve or thirteen years m t|329 words
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392 1898-06-16 14 THE "SALISBURY LEGEND" IN SINGAPORE. We ocw^ratutatc the Prime Minister. Tnere one spot on the earth's surface where the Salisbury Legend still persists. The StHgtpor* Frtt Press on the rirst of Apri. (absit omen nt'ormen us reader^ that Lord Salisbury i^> undoubtedly ll ider of the ','orrert of Kurope at392 words
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Article171 1898-06-16 15 (Special to Hongkong Telegraph.) Canton, June sth. It is reported thai Tan. Viceroy of the Two Kwangs. is dead The officials are sai i to have < oncealed the fact fur days past, and have not yet reported the matter to t! various ODSuls, fearing that171 words
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732 1898-06-16 15 E Latest News from Iloilo. (China Mail Correspondent.) _i'o, May 29. 1 send you herewith a few translations of the daily rot we pay $1 a month for here, as a sample of the general Spanish mind in the present circumstances. Phi Sfawish732 words
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194 1898-06-16 15 In v!t:u. vi the fact that the men, Schultze and daring their stay in Colombo passed a Mil r of ti t forced notes, it would be well (says c Cfplm Observer) ii parties having any in their j p< or having knowledge of any194 words
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Article79 1898-06-16 15 (Corrected up to June 15.; On London. I Bank 4 m/s i/*o{-£ j demand i/ioff Private credits 3 m/s i/nj documents 3 m/s 1 1 11 ts credits 6 m/s i/uj I France, demand 240 Germany, demand 104 India, T. T ......1424 Hongkong, demand 4% dis. Yokohama, demand.. 6%79 words
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Article99 1898-06-16 15 J in $41 62| Gambler 0 do. Cube No. 1 5.30 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 20 62 1 do. White, (Fair L/VV=5%) 38. Nutmegs uos co the Ib.) 78. Mace (Banda) M 75. Cloves (Arnboina) 17. Liberian Coffee Tapbca, small pearl (Fair quality) 4.50 de. do flake (do. do.)99 words
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Article120 1898-06-16 15 THE WAR. The Fighting at Santiago. Admiral Sampson telegraphs that he bombarded the Santiago forts for three hours on Monday, completely silencing them. Spanish Losses. A Cruiser Damaged. The Spaniards admit that the cruiser Reina Mercedes was struck by a shell, during the bombardment, and that the commander120 words
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Article129 1898-06-16 15 A WAIL FROM MANILA. Augustin Appeals to Madrid for Help. The Governor of the Philippines has sent a despairing telegram to Madrid, in which he states that the whole of the Archipelago is in open revolt, and unless the Imperial Government sends him help, he will be unable129 words
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Article75 1898-06-16 15 It is teleg aphed that on the 4th instant the Dutch troops advanced to Gronggong, and on the following day into the Seven Mukims, trom where the enemy was expeileci, leaving 12 killed behind. Panglima Polim hds fed. Some Imams came to submit. On the 6th the rolumn from75 words
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Article45 1898-06-16 15 THE EXPANSION OF HONGKONG. Ratified at Peking. Hongkong Officials :>/lum. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, June nth 1898. It is reported at Shanghai that the edict sanctioning the extension of Hongkong has been signed at Peking. The officials here refuse any information.45 words
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130 1898-06-16 15 Mirs and Deep Bays Included. China has leased to Great Britain 200 square miles of territory round Hongkong, including the territory on the mainland behind Kowloon, to a line joining Mirs Bay and Deep Bay, besides the waters of these bays and130 words
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Article62 1898-06-16 15 I ALLEGED STRANDING OF THE U. S. BALTIMORE, Said to be Burnt. (Special to Singapore Free Press). Labuan, June 13th. The Spanish ship Romulus has arrived here, and reports that the American cruiser Baltimore got aground near Manila. The Americans were unable to get her off and burnt62 words
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Article133 1898-06-16 15 The American Expedition to Cuba. Rigid Official Secrecy. The Government press censorship has stopped everything regarding the military expedition from Tampa Bay !o Cuba. Its whereabouts is at present unknown. A Cuban Harbour Occupied. Meanwhile American warships have seized and are occupying the outer har bour of Guantanamo.133 words
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Article53 1898-06-16 15 Acheen. The Pedir Expedition. It is telegraphed that the Pedir column on 12th inst, stormed and captured Kot; Putoh and a second stronghold close tc Panglima Kawom. The Dutch loss was five privates killed one officer and sever privates wounded. The enemy left seventy one killed with arras in the53 words
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Article157 1898-06-16 15 SHAFFER'S EXPEDITION RETURNED. Transports Overcrowded. Sufferings of Troops and Horses. The American transports, conveying General Shatter's expedition, have returnee to Tampa. The men were very much overcrowded in the transports, and suffered greatly frorr the neat. Many ot the horses on hoard died. The latest report is that157 words
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Article39 1898-06-16 15 Famine Riots in China. f Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, June 14th. Reports from Canton state that there have been riots in the Hoyuen District of i the Weichow Prefecture. The Magistrate has petitioned the Vice-39 words
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Article63 1898-06-16 15 P Spanish Ship at Labuan. Cabling to Madrid. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Labuan, 15th June, 2-10 p.m. Another Spanish steamer, belonging to the same owners as the Romulus, but with name painted out, has just arrived and has landed despatches for cable transmission to Madrid. The Spanish63 words
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Article46 1898-06-16 15 The Tampa Bay Expedition, it is officially stated at Washington that the expedition has again left Key West for Cuba. The Fighting at Guantanamo American Loss Trivial. It is also officially stated that the American loss in the attack at Guantanamo wa? five only.46 words
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Advertisement392 1898-06-16 15 MINER WANTED. A MINER wanted for an Established Lode r Mine in the Native State-. A good opening for a competent man. Apply, stating qualifica- tions to D. \V M c/o Fret Press. June 9 23 6 w. I Raffle. Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distnguisln d Personages, including392 words
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Article364 1898-06-16 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid ,j fv Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2£ Nominal. < 2,000,000 450.968 199.875 £2.5. Deferred. £5 Buyers. 1,250 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency, $5 Sellers. 10,000 8,584 £1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. £100 25,000 25,000 250 $100 Fraser364 words
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Advertisement478 1898-06-16 16 The Transvaal Raid. Reinstatement of Military Officers. The Government has decided to reinstate, on half pay, but without attachment to any regiment, all the officers concerned in Dr. Jamieson's raid, except Colonel Willoughby and Colonel Rhodes. German Warships at anila. Supposed Designs n the Sulu Archipelago. The concentration of German478 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous785 1898-06-16 16 G LEAR AN GE S. June is* Cerberus, Brit, str., Bell, for Bangkok. Malacca, Brit, str., Olsen, for Teluk Anson, via ports. Adour, Fr. str., Merlin, for London, via ports. Bingo Maru, Jap. str., Cook, for Antwerp, via ports. Hok Tjioe, Dut. str., Hubert, for Saigon. Aj x, Brit, str.,785 words
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Miscellaneous1199 1898-06-16 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From Foi When Hermione Brit, cruiser 4360 Callaghan May 23 Colombo Roads Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When ANTIOCO ACCAME ItaL 1006 Monti June S Penang BottßKfd New York. July Avala Brit. 2388 Langworthy June 15 Saigon1,199 words
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