The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 14 July 1898
1898-07-14
1
16
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepresswk
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
-
Title Section17 1898-07-14 1 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, JULY 14th, 1898. No. 57217 words
-
Domestic Occurrence.
-
Article57 1898-07-14 1 On the 7th inst., the wife of A. J. Ross, of a son. (By Telegram) On the [Of h instant, the wife of Mr. John C. Bunn, of the Cbnrtered Bank of India, Australia and China, of =t diugrter. On the 1 2th inst., at Woodneok, the wife of57 words
-
Article166 1898-07-14 1 On the nth June, at St. Mary's Church, Wimbledon, by the Revd. F. S. Colman, ma., vicar of St. John's, Kingston V 7 ale, ChARLBS Jamks, only son of (3eoR(;E DiXFY, Ksq of the Grange. Wimbledon, to May, second daughter oi the late Hon. John Julius Dark, b.c. «<f166 words
-
Article69 1898-07-14 1 On Bth June, at Roseneath, Rushbrooke, county Cork, Colonel Arthur Clifford Alexander, late Royal Engineers, and late Colonial Engineer and Surveyor-General of the Straits Settlements, youngest son «»t the Sate Rev. John Alexander, LL.D., rector of Came, county Wt xford, a^ed 54 At 3 Sophia Road. Singap< re, on69 words
-
-
Article, Illustration450 1898-07-14 1 The feature of interest in to-day's war news is that Admiral CAMARA has actually entered the Suez Canal with his larger vessels. These, according to a recent elegram, consist of two battleships and wo cruisars, probably the Pelayo and the Emperador Carlos V., with the Alfonso450 words
-
Article501 1898-07-14 1 ONE of the most appalling shipping disasters recorded of late years is announced to-day as occurring on the 4th inst, south of Sable Island, which lies off the coast of Nova Scotia, the sailing ship Cromarty shire, of Glasgow, colliding with and sinking La Bourgogne, one of501 words
-
Article257 1898-07-14 1 r(July Bth OUR Manila news to-day is to the effect that AGUINALDO has proclaimed the birth of a Philippine Republic. This step implies the reiinquishment of the present Gobierno Dictatorial in virtue of which AGUINALDO'S officials are administering u-:tice and collecting the revenues through., out almost257 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement509 1898-07-14 1 cox tents 1 ng Articles. tmaia ami the Canal. ij The \tlantic Disaster, 17 S.>u^!:on at .Manila, ij Society and the "Junior," 18 ibfic Lighting, i#i 1 g Ba k to Spain, iQ Disturbance in China, 13 General Miles. 1 g the Policy of the Opium Farm. 13 The Position509 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous406 1898-07-14 1 I Hh V h h K The mail from Europe arrive by the P. O. S.S. Parramatta tomorrow, with London advices to the 24th ult. She will be followed by the N. D. L SS. Prinz Heinrich on the 2ist inst., with the English mails of the 25th ult. This406 words
-
-
Article675 1898-07-14 2 (July 9th.) WEtak< from a Hongkong contemporary an interesting .ippeal, horn what purports to be a foreign source, on behalf of young assistants imported to Hongkong for business purposes. Probably in some degree the remarks apply equally here, and not only to th- case of the675 words
-
Article546 1898-07-14 2 The matter of the public lighting o Singapore is one of the questions that will presently attract general attention. It is of course quite understood that in giving notice to the Gas Company of the termination of their contract, the Municipality contemplate, not the immediate setting up of546 words
-
Article922 1898-07-14 2 (July nth.) The central fact of to-day's news is that Admiral Camara'S reserve squadrt;*, which had, at any rate part of it, entered the Suez Canal on the pretence, as we considered it to be, of coming out to the Philippines, is at last stated to be922 words
-
Article103 1898-07-14 2 In connection with to-day s special telegram announcing further disturbances at VVuchow it has been already announce.! from Hongkong, a month ago, that a report had been received there from Canton that a rebellion has broken out at Chau-chau-fu, in Kwang-tung province. The r bels cap. tared103 words
-
Article131 1898-07-14 2 ll ajor-General Miles, as G Chief of the American army, bts ro lr the whole military forces of th, [> States, and is the supreme (li directing the military strategy of We ar- told that he began bis cat* captain of a Company of II volunteers during the131 words
-
Article489 1898-07-14 2 (July 1 2th.) Thi President <»f the Singapore Brftac of the Straits Settlements As., .c-iation Mr. C. Stringer, has tftdressed a letter to the Acting Colonial Secretary on the subject of a certain recent chang i n fee policy of the Opium Farmer IW489 words
-
Article504 1898-07-14 2 IHK1 HK abandonment of evei niakrbelieve of Admiral Camak »-»m:excursion to tit? Suez CtO.it, m r it S^ain now face*, ,i- her share ot th- d'W a reW™ of disaster, and no avenue of hope for any countervailing victory. To any nation such an outlook might504 words
-
Article533 1898-07-14 3 (July 13th.) It is clearly the design of the American Military and naval authorities on the spot i ompel, as soon as possible, the surren!er ol Santiago de Cuba. To-day comes ta naval bombardment of the city ISa tiago. We are not told how that is been effected.533 words
-
Article185 1898-07-14 3 A special telegram received at 2.45 p.m. from Hongkong states that the German squadron at Manila endeavoured, in the form of the cruist-r Irene, to intervene in the Philippine) attack on Subic, the harbour to the north of Mariveles Point, where it will be remembered the185 words
-
Article167 1898-07-14 3 The naval correspondent of a home paper writes No fewer than a dozen steamers, principally from the shipyards of the North-East Coast and Clyde, have been added in the last seven years to the Russian Volunteer Fleet. In addition, a thirteenth vessel, larger than any previous ship,167 words
-
Article318 1898-07-14 3 There is a curious article in this month's Fortnightly > by a French doctor, on how to cure indolence, which the author declares to be a weakness of dyspeptics and neuropaths. The indifferent indolent are hopeless, but the remorseful indolent, especially the intermittently indolent, are more318 words
-
Article761 1898-07-14 3 Mr. W. G. Greig is considerably better to-day, we are glad to hear. The Perak Administration Report for 1897 is J ust published in the Gazette. A case of small-pox, discovered after death, is reported from 329 Beach Road. Father Alvis, who had to break his761 words
-
Article1133 1898-07-14 3 The Presbyterian has begun to publish a series of short articles by the Rev. Archibald Lamonton Recent Educational Movements in the Straits Settlements and their Bearing on Christian Missionary Work." In making the announcement <>i the series, the Presbyterian says that Mr. Ltmont, for over seven years one1,133 words
-
Article3760 1898-07-14 4 (Wednesday, July 6, 1898.) The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon, Mr.-Gentle presiding. There were also present Col. Pennefather, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Evans, Mr. \V. Nanson, Mr. Fort. Mr. Moses, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Choa Giang Thye and Tan Cheng Tuan. Finance. The financial statement3,760 words
-
Article174 1898-07-14 4 H. M. S. Powerful was at Yokohama m the (6th in st. but was expected to sail tea days tor Wei-hai-wei, where th-j tor ions had sailed f»-om Xigasak' 14th insi Ft is believed that at lea^t two Br bluejackets deserted in Hongkong it. r k to join174 words
-
Article675 1898-07-14 5 The mortality returns for the week ended July 2nd show a ratio per mille of 36 98 the number of deaths being 161. The plague statistics at Hongkong on Tuesday, June 2H, consisted of 1 case- 1 death. To-day Mr. Elcum sentenced Hoosensah, the ex-detective charged675 words
-
Article260 1898-07-14 5 Mrr I, mng^? Ut 73 M Mr Watson, Mr. Coghlan and Mr. G. Reid were driving along North-bridge Road the horse, at the junction at the Stamford Road corner, collided with a nkisha, who tried to cut across I he vehicle, a high dog-cart, was upset, and Mr260 words
-
Article222 1898-07-14 5 T HE SINGAPORE MUSEUM. br r L VnH n \f Report J or l8 <>7 of the Raffles Library and Museum, Sm^pore. has just reached shoiil \h 7- Stence and Progress of this Museum flourishing an institution within a ten days' voyage J Calcutta, and much less than that from222 words
-
Article501 1898-07-14 5 Referring io Admiral Dewey's bombardment upon the Cavite forts and of Admi al Sampson's at San Juan, an American paper calls attention to the eiiects of bombardments upon forts and cities. The most noteworthy bombardment of a fortiHed l own by a fleet in recent years was501 words
-
Article76 1898-07-14 5 Acting British Consul Cuts His Throat^ We regret to say that news has arrived from Batavia of the suicide of x\lr. Bonhdte ot the firm of Maclaine Fraser Co., and acting British Consul. Mr. Bonhote cut nis throat on Sunday night in so determined a manner76 words
-
Article113 1898-07-14 5 An important mining case has been settled at Ipoh. The Datoh Laksamana sought to recover three years chabut on tin raised from the Leh Chin Mining Co He claimed under an agreement with his wife to pay ?i. 5 o for every bhara of tin in113 words
-
Article153 1898-07-14 5 It would almost seem as though Britain were preparing quietly for eventualities on both sides of the Pacific. At Hongkong the China Mail says We understand that the coal supply of the naval authorities at this port is far in excess of any previous storage, and the whole153 words
-
Article306 1898-07-14 5 Thb Emi>kks» Dowager Takbs Charge. A Peking telegram received at Shanghai on the 26th June states that H.I.M. the Empress Dowager intends to visit Tientsin in the near future travelling j n the Imperial carriages built by the North-China Railway Works for her Majesty Further that306 words
-
Article196 1898-07-14 5 A rather amusing case was heard in the First Magistrate's Court this morning, a Wing bullock cart driver taking out a summons against Mr. S. F. Klinteberg for assault. The defendant admitted striking the man with his walking stick, but said he did so because the driver was196 words
-
Article539 1898-07-14 5 Jield hC Llcensin S J^tices was idinl VI afternoon C Pennefather preSlP 1 There were also present Dr. Ellis, We. V a "f an <* Capt. Boldeio Mr. VV. !V applied for a firstclass license irf r s sectP ect of his house Temple Bar at 17, High^539 words
-
Article286 1898-07-14 5 U I^'* F Oldham formeil >' of the Methodist Episcopal Mission in Singapore has the following to say concerning the war between Spain and America Every war waited between nations is at bottom a collision of ideas. The soldiers with cannon and rifles, the sailors,286 words
-
Article1028 1898-07-14 6 Tub Spanish SauADßon at Port Said. Twelve Warships and Troopers. Hongkong, June 28. Admiral Camera's Squadron to the relief of the Philippines, has arrived at Port Said. Last night Consul-General Wildman r eceived a telegram intimating that fact from Mk Broadbent, U.S. Consul at Port Said. Th«'telegram states1,028 words
-
Article925 1898-07-14 6 British Resident's Rbfort. The revenue amounted to $3,837,558 as against $3,960,871 in 1896; the expenditure was $4,178,238, including over a million spent on construction work on railways. The total trade shows an increase of $1,514,777. A point of some interest is the large area of land held925 words
-
Article390 1898-07-14 6 (China Mail.) Hongkong, July i.— lt Is with deep regret we have to announce the death of Mr. Hugh MacCallum, late Secretary of the Sanitary Board, which took place at the Government Civil Hospital at ten minutes past ten o'clock last night. Perhaps there is390 words
-
Article601 1898-07-14 6 Mr. Stewart Lockhart to Examine and Report. It would seem that the formal annexation of the new Kowloon territory is not yet. The Hon J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., who is expected to arrive in the Colony by the C. P. R. steam, r Empress of601 words
-
365 1898-07-14 6 Private letters from Hongkong latdv received in Singapore, whose substance is translated below, announce that the chief superintending officer {chef delegt) of the Spanish Navy at Hongkong, commissioned by his Government for the purpose has just had a conference with the Philij r residents365 words
-
Article112 1898-07-14 6 Maravis Ito's Cabinet RlfiOlS. Mr. Uyeno, Japanese Consul at Hongkong, lias received a telegram fatal Japan, intimating that Marquis Ito had resigned his office of Prime Minister and a new Ministry hid been formed a< follows Prime Minister and Minister for Pbretgi Mfftifl Count Okumo. Minister112 words
-
Article102 1898-07-14 6 A remarkable incident is stated to have occurred at Warwick Golf Links the otiur day. Mr. Huniet Blair and Mr. Smith Turbeiville were pla>injj against the Rev. A. Dodd and Rev. C. J. Reade for the Saville Graham < up, when a swarm o: bees102 words
-
Article253 1898-07-14 6 That is a striking story which the Ftmei correpondent forwards concerning the experiences four American ships in a submarine explosion twent> -five miles off Key West one afternoon The sea was calm and the ships were signalling, when a sudden report knocked everyone flat253 words
-
Article691 1898-07-14 7 A Danish steamer passed through the harbour from West to East yesterday afternoon. The Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. had a good year last year and were able to pay a dividend of five per cent. l he mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on691 words
-
Article949 1898-07-14 7 Qiiicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. We wonder if anything is to come out of the proposed Anglo-American alliance. The real objection to it lies in the fact that while any such compact would be regarded in England as permanent and binding, it would949 words
-
Article888 1898-07-14 7 (Rangoon Times Correspondent.) For some considerable time past the Rangoon Municipality has been seriously considering the advisability of adopting some new system of lighting our roads. The possibilities of the wretched kerosene lights have been tested to their utmost limit, and it is generally felt that we888 words
-
Article1205 1898-07-14 7 Reflections of a Youjcg German. One hundred and fifty dollars a mon'i I Is not it grand That means about three bund 4 marks a month or three thousand six hundred arks a year. That is better than silting here in the office and working1,205 words
-
Article1621 1898-07-14 8 (Written for the Singapore Free Press,) VI. Naples to Rome With some Remarks on Italian Railways. One would think there was not much scope for variation and difference in the management of railways, and yet, even in this, national idiosyncrasies amusingly or inconveniently appear. This1,621 words
-
Article67 1898-07-14 8 Monday, August Ist, will be observed as th<- August Bank holiday. Mr. X N. Bland's leave has been extended till the arrival of the steamer leaving Marseille s on the 7th inst. Notifications regarding the acquisition of land in Province Wellesley for the PraiI'arit Buntar railway are published.67 words
-
Article57 1898-07-14 8 It w ill interest some of our readers (says Indian Engineering) to learn that among the competitors for ihe design for this Jubilee Memorial in the Far East are Messrs F. Sills and W. A. Francken, late of the Indian Public Woiks Department, who have57 words
-
Article946 1898-07-14 8 The Russian authorities have dismissed the Chinese lighthouse keepers at the entrance to the Gulf of Pechili, and have substituted Russian officials. Another plot against the Czar of Russia has been discovered. His Majesty had arranged to attend the consecration of a church at Tsarskoye Selo,946 words
-
Article155 1898-07-14 8 Santiago de Cuba stands on the eastern side of a magnificent harbour which branches out into creeks and bays, capable of affording anchorage to the largest fleet. Th^ entrance is only about 1 80 yards in width reel's lie out to sea, and an inevitable Morro guards the opening.155 words
-
Article46 1898-07-14 8 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle arriveo from Penang this morning about 8 o'clock bringing with her His Honour the Office Administering the Government, the Ho C. W. S. and Mrs. Kynnersley, the Hon J. and Mrs. Burkinshaw and Capt Duff A.D.C.46 words
-
403 1898-07-14 8 The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders the P. and O. Steamship Company Wi the company's offices, Leadenhall Street I 14, Sir Thomas Sutherland, M.P., pro" 1 J rchairman, in moving the adoption of therei said the shareholders were aware that no accc were placed bet403 words
-
Article576 1898-07-14 8 The Nagasaki Press, of the HHh in-t., publishes the following Port Arthur, June ylh. A terrible disaster occurred here during the storm on the gth mst., the Chinese ci uiser *****, with a crew of [jo men being lost. The chief officer and three sailors576 words
-
Article65 1898-07-14 8 A telegram hab been received by the Boyek Bank oi Yokohama, Rating; t!i«it the LJnitad State* Government has decided to raise a loan of 400 million dollar^ within one month. The rate oi mtere^ will not exceed 3 per cent, per annum, and the loan will be65 words
-
Article36 1898-07-14 8 ihe contract tor an improved water suppi v a* Snai.^hai hh.*> been let to Messrs Arnhold, Karberg and Co who have ti #.ij*ed Messrs Atkinson and DaH.i^ \c catty out a preliminary survey.36 words
-
Article1031 1898-07-14 9 Th» ViCBROYALTY OF INDIA. Calcutta July 1. The Pioneer has received a special telegram from London stating that it is Know" that Ihe Viceroyalty of India has been v-ered to Lord Balfour of Burleigh. His lordship hesitates to accept the position on account of his tgti ph\>ique and1,031 words
-
Article732 1898-07-14 9 The Mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on the 17th June, is expected to be delivered to-day. Mr. H. Coghlan, who had one of the small bones of his leg broken by the carriage accident on Thursday, is progressing favourably. A Javanese child, two732 words
-
Article49 1898-07-14 9 On Saturday last Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Leicester celebrated their silver wedding at their residence on Bukit Timah Road, at which there was a large gathering of relatives and friends. Mr. Leicester's brother apothecaries presented him with a silver tea-service as a souvenir of the occasion.49 words
-
Article65 1898-07-14 9 The Debats considers the position of the Spaniards as utterly hopeless. It adds, ''Spain has not known how to conci'iate the affection of the Malay populations over which she ruled for over three centuries. At the hour of danger they joined hands with Spain's enemies, and sided with65 words
-
Article127 1898-07-14 9 Apropos of Saturday's tugs-of-war this paragraph from a home paper is amusing The men of H. M. S. Cockatrice have been giving a good account of themselves at Galatz, winning all seven events in an athletic meeting open to all nations. In the tug-of-vvar against the127 words
-
Article152 1898-07-14 9 A correspondent writes: Some time ago a correspondent drew attention to the need of a refreshment room in the immediate vicinity of the wharves for the benefit of steam ship passengers. The hint has already been acted upon by the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, which has built152 words
-
Article105 1898-07-14 9 According to the China Gazette, there is every appearance of a rice famine in Shanghai at the present moment, due to excessive exportation from that port and the action of the officials who control the arrival of grain from the south of Chinkiang, in the storage105 words
-
Article379 1898-07-14 9 Commenting on the important telegram which the semi-official Havas Agency has published in Paris declaring that a complete agreement has been come to between England and France in regard to West Africa, the Times says So far as can be judged from the few particulars it contains,379 words
-
Article947 1898-07-14 9 For the last two years', c annual athletic sports of the Singapore Club have not been held, the Dumber of entries for the event* being insufficient. This year the Committee decided to try if a Gymkhana would not revive the drooping interest of the members947 words
-
Article2248 1898-07-14 10 Anything was better than getting left' at Singapore so much I decided. Anything included Pasoh and that meant up the west coast, down the east, and right across the Peninsula. Every one said don't every one who knew anything about it. People who didn't said,2,248 words
-
Article346 1898-07-14 10 You should never in a c) c!e race iorgct evenAnd therefore always take with you your stock of cycle-alities. Two whiskies and a soda their weight is merely trivial, Are not without their use if halfway you should But a soda and a whisky aren't an346 words
-
Article696 1898-07-14 10 Arrival of U. S. Transports at Mam l The Reasons for the Delay. Capture of the Ladrone Islands Hongkong. July 4 .-The U. S. despatch m Zafiro arrived this morning from Manila avi left there on ist July to telegraph from Hom-honp the news of the arrival of696 words
-
Article205 1898-07-14 10 A telegram from Washington to ConsulGeneral Wildman at Hongkong states that Admiral Sampson has destroyed every vessel of Admiral Cervera's Squadron in a running light lasting three hours and a hail over a distance of sixty miles. Admiral Cervera and 1,300 prisoners taken. A Hokien Baba named Lim205 words
-
287 1898-07-14 11 The following from the Washington Post relating to Mr. Roun^vellc Wildman may be ot interest e^Tl c name of Rounsevelie Wildman, our Consul at Hongkong, who cabled the first news of V V •'Clinch's arrival, is a hideous modern corruot.on ot the knightly Roncevalles, and287 words
-
Article530 1898-07-14 11 A Tokyo press despatch ot the 24th lune says the Government commenced hawing the indemnity money in April last o\ means of exchange bills, in order to prevent the exodus of specie. The amount drawn so far is some 15 million yen. More is vet to be530 words
-
Article743 1898-07-14 11 Mr. W. Bibby, Junr. has arrived from the Bundi tin mines. About one o'clock yesterday afternoon the body of a Chinaman was found floating in the sea off Teluk Ayer. There were no marks of violence and an inquest will be held. The A r C.743 words
-
Article59 1898-07-14 11 4< Professor Richards has found Japan too hot for him. The medical men of the capital have organised a movement to get him expelled from the country, alleging that he is "a fraud/ and, according to the Japan Mail, Richards has vanished. His "biography" in the Weekly Scotsman, as59 words
-
Article94 1898-07-14 11 The first of the Cup Ties of the Singapore Football Association will be played off this afternoon, between the S. C. C. and the 35th Co. R. A. The kick off will be at 5.10 sharp. It is hoped that the ground will be fit for play.94 words
-
Article106 1898-07-14 11 British Steamer Overhaulbd. Americans Exercise Right of Search. to the Hongkong Telegraph.) Labuan, July sth. The British steamer Chittagong arrived to-day from Aparri in northern Luzon with forty-seven Chinese refugees. Ten hours after leaving port she was overhauled by the American cruisers Baltimore and Charleston with the American transports,106 words
-
Article190 1898-07-14 11 Last night there was a bumper house at the benefit performance of Mr. Baliwala, most of the seats having been previously taken, and many patrons having to be refu>ed admission. Talib's Robert Macaire" was played with much success, the beneficiary taking a leading part and adding to190 words
-
Article294 1898-07-14 11 CRICKET MATCHES JULY AUGUST. IST XI. July 15 ie 16, Lawyers (F. M. Elliot) v. Rest (A. G. Wright). >, July 22 23, S. C. C. (H. Fort) v. S. R. C. July 30* Aug. if, S. C. C. (E. S. Ezekiel) v. Garrison (Capt. O'Donneil). Aug.294 words
-
Article318 1898-07-14 11 Thb Unit of Purchasi. The following is the text of a letter addressed by the President, Singapore Branch Straits Settlements Association, in reference to a recent regulation enforced by the Opium Farm, raising the unit of retail purchase from three boons to four hoons Singapore, nth July,318 words
-
Article150 1898-07-14 11 Methuen's Colonial Library is establishing for itself a name. It aims at publishing copyright books as far as possible simultaneously with their appearance in England. The type and get-up are good, and the price modest. Two of the latest of the series sent us by Messrs. Kelly and150 words
-
Article57 1898-07-14 11 It is believed, says a Seoul press despatch of the 23rd June, 'that the object of the Korean Government in announcing in the Official Gazette its resolution to construct a railway from Seoul to Mokpo is that foreign Powers shall thus be prevented from demanding the privilege57 words
-
Article57 1898-07-14 11 There were no plague cases on the 3rd none on the 4th and no deaths. There were 10 cases the previous week and 10 deaths. Messrs. Wm G. Hale and Co ,of Saigon, have telegraphed to Hongkong on the 4th to the effect that quarantine on all57 words
-
Article224 1898-07-14 11 (From Japanese Papers.) Russia And Port Arthur. Peking June 21st.— Russia has stopped Chinese men-of-war with foreign officers on board from entering Port Arthur. The Chinese Government resents this, and negotiations are proceeding between the two Powers. The British Minister in Peking is privately assisting the Chinese Government.224 words
-
Article2366 1898-07-14 12 The Situation at Manila. Increase of Aguinaldo's Influence. (Hongkong Daily Press.) The rebels are not stopping in their crusade against the Spaniards. The fact that no alarming news is reported of their movements in the vicinity of Manila proves nothing- In reality they are very2,366 words
-
Article891 1898-07-14 12 From .'■■</ Correspotuunt.j L tiers from Ampenan in Bali to the Locomotief say that cholera is raffia*? severely in the Island. fhe Soerabaia Courant deplores the state of the silver currency, and says it grows worse every day. now there are suspected half guilders in circulation. They look891 words
-
Article179 1898-07-14 12 A corresp m lent •J. H. writer U 1 > Selegie Road, referring to the roe <t tori hi I conduct o r a private in the Went Yorkshire K-'gt. who p.-.-c eded t the resi v- n' "'as. at the moment, suupused to Ij 1 drowning179 words
-
Article87 1898-07-14 12 Nature reminds its reader* that thret comets, Encke's, Wianecttes's, and Wolfs are due to return tbit. year, and annonn ws that the first has been already fouix: it > Scorpio. The period of Encke's comet is one of the shortest known, since it is o: v three87 words
-
Article56 1898-07-14 12 TbeSecretar) of tin, Punjow Utnio^ Co., Limited, Ka> received the follow t telegram giving the r.->ult of th'- dean up— The mi:! ran 25 days, crush 2.100 tons, yielding 205 oz<. o\ > gold. Fhe cyanide plant worked 1 treating 200 tons of tailings, yield;. s j ozs.56 words
-
Article82 1898-07-14 12 As ExPhNsnp, Hku. FU Kvows His Subjsct, Now, A towkay in Seiangor has been giied $250 for offering a bribf of |foo U> Iff H. W. Bathurst He ii the husband A 1 Chinau mian owning s»am4 land in thr Leoggeng valley which be nrjuitH 182 words
-
Article1156 1898-07-14 13 (Globe,) From IS7I to 1877 Mr. W. A. Pickering, c.m.g. was Chinese interpreter to the Government of tht Straits Settlements, and from 1877 to 1890 he wa 1 Protector of Chinese for the colony. Since th< last-named year he has occupied part of his leisurt In the1,156 words
-
Article881 1898-07-14 13 ''Globe Correspondent j If that portion of the Chinese Empire comprised in our sphere of influence, i. c., what is called the Yang-tse district," is to remain in the hands of the young Emperor while we benefit by its trade; if a new em is to881 words
-
Article, Illustration790 1898-07-14 13 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. 60 (Tracy) is solved as follows 1 Kt-Q6, KxKt; 2 Q790 words
-
Article276 1898-07-14 13 Mr. Max Judd has challenged Mr. Showalter tD a match for ?sco after the Vienna Tourney is over, and the latter has provisionally accepted. The Hereford Times says that the prizes for the Nation;. Tournament of the Netherlands Chess Association will this year be doubled, in honour otho276 words
-
Article167 1898-07-14 13 The following telegram lias been re ceived by the Local Secretary of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd Singapore. Raub, dated 7th July, 1898: Crushing finished, 2,j00 tons stone reFour day's crushing was lost owing to Battery being stopped for repairs to engine. Bukit Jellis, Have struck167 words
-
Article128 1898-07-14 13 A really good thing in cricket finishes was brought off the other day by Kuala Lumpor in a match against Klang. With 33 to tie ctnd 34 to win, Klang started its second innings (the iirst totalled 127) against Whitley and Stainer. When six wickets were down128 words
-
Article180 1898-07-14 13 The following items of War News come from the Pvogr*'so of Havana: (i)Xew York i? starving and tiie citizens are only kept alive by soup kitchens. (2) Boston has been bombarded an.ci the inhabitants have fled into the interior. (j) Mr. M'Kinley is besieged in180 words
-
Article715 1898-07-14 14 Another case of small-pox was reported at 329 Beach Road yesterday. The house is under quarantine. The Libelle from Labuan and 110-ilo was signalled this afternoon shortly before three o'clock. To-day is the first day of the Malacca Agricultural Show, to patronise which H. E. the715 words
-
Article860 1898-07-14 14 The half yearly general meeting of the S.S.C. was held in the Exchange last evening at 5 p.m. There were present Mr. C. Sugden (chair), Messrs. Aitken, Upton, Warren, <atto, Price, Saunders, Stuart, Paterson, Mclaren, H. B. Pike, H. Payne Gallwey, W. Makepeace, H. Fort, D. P.860 words
-
1262 1898-07-14 14 Its Daily Fictions. The Pinang Gazette of the 9th July contains the following letter to the Editor The Oldest Newspaper in the Far East. Local Antiuuities A Query. (To the Editor of the f Pinang Gazette.") Sir,— ln the recently published Life of Sir1,262 words
-
Article558 1898-07-14 14 There can be no doubt that on last night s form the S. C. <J. were a long way the better team, but, however much they pressed their opponents, they lacked the finishing touch with the opportunities they had, the score should have been about 3 to558 words
-
Article177 1898-07-14 15 The Assizes opened this morning before the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox. The Calendar comprises seventeen cases at present, and consists for the most part of the usual kind of cases, theft, hous:-break-ing, using criminal force, and criminal breach of trust. There is, however, one charge of murder,177 words
-
Article233 1898-07-14 15 The Paris correspondent of the Sunday Times writes M. U bain (iohier has sent me the proofs of his sensational article in the "Revue Blanche," which will be published in a day or two. The tadktment against the chief of the army and navy is so terrible233 words
-
Article57 1898-07-14 15 \L. > mjust things have been said ot President M i > bm remained for the El Dia*io of M 1 n utic mscious humour, to perpetrate the KiU A- I' VV 'H no tJoubt -urprise our learn thai t fie Yankee President Mag£:r;! is a naturalised57 words
-
549 1898-07-14 15 I A mail paper states that the vessels it 1: are thought most likely b jund for a vise to Spain are the New York, Brook- Columbia^ Minneapolis St. Louis, St. Pan!, Harvard, and Yale. 11' he s.s. Augsburg completed dischargg hci cargo of549 words
-
Article71 1898-07-14 15 (Corrected up to July 13.) On London. Bank 4 m/s i/u| demand 1/11 Private credits 3 m/s I lI fV documents 3 m/s '/nf credits 6 m/s i/HfV France, demand 241 Germany, demand 195 India, T. T 146 Hongkong, demand pm. Yokohama, demand 6% pm. JAVA, demand 114J Manila,71 words
-
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
-
Article103 1898-07-14 15 ADMIRAL CAMARA'S SQUADRON. Big Ships in the Canal. Destroyers go Back to Spain. The battleships and cruisers of Admiral Camara's squadron have entered the Suez Canal. The torpedo-boat destroyers have returned to Spain. WAR FEELING IN SPANISH CABINET. To Fight to the Last Man for Cuba. The Spanish103 words
-
Article71 1898-07-14 15 FRENCH LINFR FOUNDERS APTER COLLISION. Nearly Nine Hundred Lives Lost. I Two Hu dred Saved. The French Transatlantic liner La Bourgogne, from New York for Havre, with eight hundred passengers, collided with the ship Cromartyshire, on the 4th inst in a dense fog, to the south of71 words
-
-
Article129 1898-07-14 15 The Pedir Expedition. It is telegraphed that the military columns in Pedir made various excursions from 30th June to 4th July. The opposition everywhere was not great. The Dutch loss is reported as two wounded. The Government establishment at Edi was attacked on 30th June, by Tungku Tapa. Mamat129 words
-
Article76 1898-07-14 15 LATEST FROM MANILA. Aguinaldo Proclaims a Republic. Germans Secretly Landing Stores. Manila's Water Supply Failing. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, July Bth. The British steamship Eddie, which left Manila on the 3rd, has arrived here. She reports that the Germans were landing stores at Mariveles, under cover76 words
-
Article96 1898-07-14 15 TERRIBLE SCENES ON BOARD. The Struggle for the Boats. Women and Children Left to their Pate. Dastardly Conduct of the Crew. The loss of life by the sinking of the Transatlantic steamer La Bourgogne, after collision with the Cromartyshire is estimated at 526. There was frightful confusion96 words
-
Article111 1898-07-14 15 Cervera's Last Ship Sunk. Attempted Midnight Escape. The Reina Mercedes, the last vessel afloat of Admiral Cervera's squadron, attempted to leave Santiago Harbour on Monday at midnight and was immediately sunk by the American fleet. She lies partly submerged at the entrance to the harbour. CRISIS IN SPAIN.111 words
-
Article30 1898-07-14 15 A British Gunboat Sent. Special to Singapore Free Prr.<* Hongkong, Ju.y <>th. There have been further rebel disturbances in Wuchow. H.M.s gunboat Tweed has been despatched there.30 words
-
Article105 1898-07-14 15 HAWAII ANNEXED BY THE UNITED STATES. A Cruiser to Hoist the Stars and Stripes." President McKinley has signed a resolution annexing Hawaii, and a warship will start there forthwith to hoist the flag. THE SITUATION IN CUBA. Cessation of Fighting at Santiago. Up to Thursday firing had not105 words
-
Article79 1898-07-14 15 t REBEL DISTURBANCES.IN KWANGTUNG. Many Corpses Floating Down the West River. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, July nth. Serious disturbances have occurred on the West River. Numbers of bodies have been seen floating past Wuchow. CRUEJL MURDER OF A MAGISTRATE. Soaked in Kerosine. Fighting at Yungun. The79 words
-
Article165 1898-07-14 15 ADMIRAL CAMARA'S SQUADRON r RETURNS. Peace Negotiations Denied. .Admiral Camara's squadron is returning to Spain. The rumours of peace proceedings are denied at Madrid. THE SITUATION IN CUBA. The U. S Commander in Chief goes to I Santiago. Santiago's Surrender Imminent. General Miles has sailed for Santiago. General165 words
-
Article96 1898-07-14 15 FURTHER TROUBLES IN NORTH BORNEO. Force of Sikhs Sent to Padas. to Singapore Free Press). Labuan, 12th July. Capt. Reddie, of the British North Borneo Constabulary, along with a small force of Sikhs left here (Labuan) yesterday for the Upper Padas where the natives are giving some trouble.96 words
-
Article93 1898-07-14 15 Renewed Fighting in Cuba. Santiago Declines Unconditional Surrender. Hostilities were resumed outside Santiago on Sunday, as the Spaniards refused to surrender unconditionally. Spain Has Had Enough. A notable movement in favour! of peace is becoming app^prnt in Spain. Blanco Still Spoiling for a Pight. It appears that the93 words
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement340 1898-07-14 15 "Insulinde" Hotel, SOURABAYA. THIS HOTEL AND TIFFIN HOUSE is situated in a healthy part of the Town, in the immediate vicinity of the Commercial Centre, near the Government Offices, Bazaar, Wharves, fee, &c. Prompt Attendance. Comfortable Rooms. Excellent Table. English, Frenc/i, German spoken. J. VAN KATWIJK Jr.,— Proprietor. When visiting340 words
-
-
Article185 1898-07-14 16 PHILIPPINO ATTACK ON SUBIC. German Intervention near Manila. Admiral Dewey Sent Two Cruisers. Germans Withdraw. (Special to Sitigapore Free F>es>.) Hongkong, July 13th, 14a p.m. The Plover has arrived in this port She reports that the Germans having intervened in the attack of the rebels on the garrison185 words
-
Article128 1898-07-14 16 Naval Bombardment of Santiago. Arrival of General Miles. General Miles and his staff have arrived at Santiago. The naval bombardment of the city was resumed on Monday and lasted for two hours, when General Shafter signalled that the shells were falling short. The last shot, however, struck a128 words
-
Article219 1898-07-14 16 compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination.! June 28. Dut. str., Oengar.w Sharp Rotterdam, May 21 Batavia. lune 28. Nor. bq., Edward Pkr< y Petterson Jan. 21 Samarang. June 28. Dut. str.,219 words
-
Article370 1898-07-14 16 Quotation, Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid Oiv. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2| Nominal, f 2,000,000 450.968 199,875 />. 5 Deferred. £s Buyers. f 2 s<> £1 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency, $5 Sellers. 10,000 1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25,000 250370 words
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement65 1898-07-14 16 W. A. LEACH. 1 [MBER SAW MILL EX PER I AND CONSULTING ENGINEER. f TNDERTAKKS to class Timber for Europe Hard woods for building purposes, wharves, k( :r local ii-e, to specficaiion, at low rales. Also 0 -ppi> picked woods for bui'ding purposes, foarves and such like, at market pin65 words
-
Advertisement67 1898-07-14 16 IDYNA M I T E. DEVIL BRAND, The undersigned have now received a shipment of the above well-known Dyna mite, which is guaranteed equal every respect to any other brand offering in the market. The" DEVIL BRAND" of Dynamite is used at the principal Mines in Africa, South America, Victoria,67 words
-
-
Page 16 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous747 1898-07-14 16 CLEARANCES. July J3' Singapore. Brit, str., Firth, for Bangkok. Ban Poh Guan, Brit, str., Stratton, for Macassar, via ports. Fantbk, Brit, str., Hunter, for Tnngganu, via ports. Lady Longdbn, Brit, str., Mills, for Singgora, via ports. Malacca, Brit, str., Olsen, for Teluk Anson, via ports. Mbdus-v, Brit, str., Ralph, for747 words
-
Miscellaneous1072 1898-07-14 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men -of- Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Hermionf. Brit, cruiser 4360 Callaghan May 23 Colombo Roads Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Angelo Parodi Ital. bq.. 1 1 17 Moglia July S Newcastle G. Wood Marseilles, Au^. Antioco Accame1,072 words
-