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Title Section18 1898-08-11 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, AUGUST /ith, 1898. No 57618 words
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Article433 1898-08-11 1 T BAOIN6 AKTK LES. The Puerto Rilo Occupation, Si Britain .md China, 81 Prince Bismarck, 8l The Government and the Opium Farm, 8l Britain, China and Russia. 32 Mr. Talbot's Retirement, 32 The Situation in *he Far Ka?i, 82 Procrastination at Manila. 82 Court News. Supreme Court. A Lottery433 words
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Domestic Occurrnces
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Article36 1898-08-11 1 At Singapore, on the 7th inst., the wife of John Fishbr, General Manager, Sarawak Collieries, Borneo, of a son. At Kallang Road, Singapore, on the ath inst., the wife of H. Paterson, of a son.36 words
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Article32 1898-08-11 1 At St. Cuthbert's Free Church, Edinburgh, on the 13th July, by the Rev. George M. Reith, m.a., Andrew Carmichael, Singapore, to Maggie, second daughter of the late Robert Miller, merchant, Thurso.32 words
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Article35 1898-08-11 1 At 25 North Hamilton Street, on the 6th July, Annie Nelson, beloved wife of RobbrtSinclair, late of Sungei Ujong, aged 44. years. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on August sth, Archibald Hepburn-Mitchklsox, of Johore.35 words
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Article313 1898-08-11 1 Hrr* r-hall the Vrc*6 the People* rifkt maintain. I'nawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her jlerioue precepts draw, Pledre4 to Religion, Loyalty, *nd Law. (Auj^^th To-day brings news that the American expedition to Puerto Rico, which was chiefly composed of troops from313 words
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Article, Illustration385 1898-08-11 1 (Aug. sth.) To-DAY comes a very definite reiteration from the lips of Mr. CURZON, in the House of Commons, of Lord Salisbury's statement regarding th future relations between China and Britain. These relations arc to arise from an offer made through Sir Claude Macdonald that, in the385 words
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Article162 1898-08-11 1 Today is given an account of the proceedings at the Teutonia Club last nigh: in connection with a memorial celebration and funeral eulogy in honour of the latr Prince Bismarck, These proceeding^ were of a dignified and reverent eh racter. and the official head of the German community,162 words
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341 1898-08-11 1 We do not know whether the Acting Colonial Secretary or His Honour the Officer Administering the Government is responsible for the remarkable letter, printed in the accoant of the annual meeting of the Strairs Settlements Association, in reply to a letter of protest from341 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement48 1898-08-11 1 Speciality. SUPERIOR ISIGNY BUTTER. Breti i. Frkkks. Valoguks, France This mark, of universal reputation, is -old •fl .i im s of lifterent sizes by JOHN i.l TLE&Co., Ltd., C Singapore, KND ALL DEALERS. Beware of Imitations. See that yon g ,t the original tins. I 13 ni. 13.948 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous555 1898-08-11 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the P. O. s.s. Sutlej on Sunday, with London advices to the 22nd ult and will be followed by the N. D. L. S.S. Preussen on the iSth inst., with the English mails of the 23rd ult. This555 words
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Article515 1898-08-11 2 (Aug. Bih.) The notable tiling about to-day's new: »s the fact that, by general consent, th< relations existing between Russia on th< one hand and Britain and China on the other are deemed, by the home press, tc have assumed a critical aspect. In sympathy with515 words
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Article189 1898-08-11 2 Mr A. P. Talbot, who has been on special temporary pension, owing to con unued ,11 health, has finally retired from the Government service the medica diet bemg against any prO s P ect of his resuming h.s official duties in the Straits. His prolonged service in189 words
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490 1898-08-11 2 The Situation in the Far East. (Aug. 9th.) It appears to be the fact that, apa from the indirect sequelae that may cor plicate the coming peace arrangemen between the United States and Spain, tr interest of the war, soon to be the recei war, is rapidly paling before the490 words
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359 1898-08-11 2 question of occupying Manila, on surrender of the city, is simplified. It is also known that the American transports that have lately arrived have brought further consignments of ammunition for the Admiral's guns. All this, coupled with the tact that the formidable Monterey has359 words
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Article1001 1898-08-11 2 n In a graphic article in the New York Sun Mr Manley R. Sherman, of Los Angeles, gives an excellent account of the condition of the country and its cosmopolitan people. t He has been four years in the employ of a trad- ing company, which has been1,001 words
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Article202 1898-08-11 2 Mr. Consul W. A. Churchill, writing on &c mdiarubber trade of Para for 1897, sa>> thai j rubber was first introduced from South America into Europe in 1736 by the French astronomer I^Condamine. He reported that Peruvian Indianused it for various purposes. South American Indians inhabiting the Amazonian forest202 words
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Article406 1898-08-11 2 Dear Mr. Lion,— We didn't mean to pull youi tail. Twas only a few Fenians, who should all be in jail. We didn't try to stop 'em much, we let 'em twist and grind, and now we want 10 square them with you, if you406 words
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105 1898-08-11 2 The revised sheets ot tb new mqf o: the Malay Peninsula, compiled by and constructed under the supervision o! the Map Committee of the Royal Asiatic Society (Straits Branch) are being despatched to London by the first P. O. mail, in order that105 words
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Article673 1898-08-11 3 The chief representative of the Philippine community at Singapore has called at this office to say that the article on the Future of the Philippines that appeared in Tuesday's issue very completely expresses the views entertained by his fel low-count rynien on this subject. A long673 words
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Article56 1898-08-11 3 O\ii old friend Lieut. Waiion Jennings, <M roi several years Acting Adjutant S.V.A., and afterwards ADC. to Sir larles Warren at Chatham is now pro--1 to be captain. Cap; Jennings is at present with a mountain battery al Rawal Pindi, jiiier having seen service with the Mahkhand56 words
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Article770 1898-08-11 3 Fatal Fall in a Mikb in Jeleii It is with very great regret that we have to annouce to-day the death of Mr. William Charles Bibby, eldest son of Mr. William Bibby, of Raub, this sad event having been caused by a fall770 words
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Article88 1898-08-11 3 The July monthly medal was played for on Wednesday, 27th July, and resulted in a win for Mr. H.E.R. Hunter. Mr. Hunter's friends in Siam and China will be pleased to learn of his success. Scores. H. E. R. Hunter 48 10 38 J. E. Ernst 588 words
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Article, Illustration970 1898-08-11 3 11 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chcsse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wines, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." Problem No. 68 (Sherrard) is solved as follows i PxP, BxP; 2970 words
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Article87 1898-08-11 3 The eleventh congress of dus German Ches-, Association was to commence at Cologne on th' 31st ult. There is little further to report in connection with the Consultation Tournament at the Ches-: Club. So far the result is very open, all the leading pairs having lost one game87 words
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Article587 1898-08-11 3 Buke *r Santa Cruz. iKD Dbwey at Manila. A friend sends us a copy of the Cornhul Magazine for February in which appears the second ot an interesting series of his toricai articles by the Revd. \V. Fitchett, entitled Fighls' for the Flag That instalment deals with587 words
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Article2317 1898-08-11 4 (Wednesday, August 3rd, 1898.) The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commission was held this afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were present Mr. Sohst, Mr. Nanson, Mr. Fort, Mr. Moses, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. Financk. The fortnightly financial statement showed Copper coin2,317 words
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Article425 1898-08-11 4 A WAV WE HAVE IN THE SERVICE." The Perak Pioneer says It is with much t egret we have to record the -ad death, after a short illness, of Mr. John Rawltns, son of the late Gaoler of the Taiptng Prison and an Inspector in the Perak Police Force, which425 words
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Article180 1898-08-11 4 (Star.) Mr. J. \V. Turner, the well-known consulting engineer to, and managing director of George Smith and Co., Pimlico, claims to have made a remarkable discovery. He says he has manufactured a product which will make us quite independent of coal. It looks like bla.-k180 words
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Article1045 1898-08-11 4 No man is more entitled than fcfe r. Hutchinson to command the general rea tention on the present great boom the world, for he has proved his own work as a brilliant exponent of golf and is *y prolific writer on the subject Ihe goif1,045 words
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Article90 1898-08-11 4 To m Editor. Singapore Fret Prea>. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that, having received a telegram from the Foreign Office, Berlin, to-day, informing me that on the 4th in*t. a memorial festivity will be celebrated at Berlin in honour ot the late Prince90 words
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Article451 1898-08-11 5 SAIGON NOTES. July 24th, 1898. Saigon ha> returned to its usual quiet audition after the <. xcitement and amusenc nts ot Ihe '{uatorze juillet. \t Cboloo, Ihe neighbouring Chinese -ttifii. Nt, more activity prevails. The iding towkays there have obtained ihe sanction ol the Lieutenant Gouverneur to me the bodies451 words
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Article214 1898-08-11 5 It.- Municipal Commissioners made a. the new van yesterday, and drove trie poudrette works and incinerators. vhich were louod to b< working satisfac- j The < icction of the machinery was lepartmentally undo: the supervision 1 Mr W. Covenev- an i mechanically both ire a complete success.214 words
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163 1898-08-11 5 iirious scene ai the Royal Music Ha Mr. A. '>. Thomas is an expert living picture apparatus, and lira been giving a turn "at this ta c day ol the launch of the Albion he 111 it in order to take photographs of a163 words
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Article286 1898-08-11 5 On July 7. Sir Charles Dilke asked the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Whether, in 1890, Herr Goethe, a German subject, proprietor and editor of the Mercantile Gazette, published at Bangkok, was tried by tlie German Consular Court for having published articles against the286 words
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Article245 1898-08-11 5 The three round-the-world cyclists thus humorDusly report on American military affairs Sunday was the great day. Then all the men who had white shifts wore them. They came t° dinner at the depot hotel in their shiit sleeves. All the afternoon they sat in rows by the railway,245 words
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Article239 1898-08-11 5 The accuracy oi the Lee-Metford rifle in match shooting has been repeatedly demonstrated at various Kirie Meetings, and in India more particularly at the B. P. R. A. annual gathering at Meerut. Since the Volunteers have been allowec a few of these rifles per corps, the highest239 words
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Article196 1898-08-11 5 (With Compliments to Chinchinjoss,") You 'ye spent i ome years in college, And acquired all kinds of knowledge, From dodging Procs to speaking ancient Greek And 'tis said hy many that in Chinese, Malay and Lai in, With the accent ol a native you can speak. OU196 words
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Article285 1898-08-11 5 {From §ut tun Correspinimt.} A fatal accident occurred on the Batang Malacca road at the beginning of last week. A cart driver with his wife was coming into Town when the cart stuck in a hole. The man got out, and, as he thought, got the wheel safely up,285 words
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625 1898-08-11 5 (Montreal Star, 24th June., Straits Settlements. Sir C B. H. Mitchbll the Governor General Speaks. Some Facts About the People and Their Conditions. Sir C. B H. Mitchell, G. C. M. G., GovernorI General of the Straits Settlement, is at the Wind--1 sor Hotel. He sails625 words
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Article97 1898-08-11 5 Mr. A. H. Lemon has been appointed to act as second Magistrate, Penang. The annual report on the trade of the Settlements for 1897 is published The examination for Queen's Scholarships will be held in December next 1, Tan Piov* was yesterday sentenced to I twelve months' hard97 words
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Article705 1898-08-11 5 Sir Frank Swettenham, X.C M.G is at Penang, possibly attending t lie races. Locky won one race The British steamer St. i I dens p ->ed through the harbour from ca~». to vvr.-t at 7-50 this morning. The Rev. \V. H. Dunkeri< y assumes charge of705 words
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Article21 1898-08-11 6 [All Rights Reserved.] BY THE RIGHT HON. SIR CHARLES W. DILKE, BART., m.p. (Author of Greater Britain," &c.)21 words
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Article2176 1898-08-11 6 I. BIRD'S EYE VIEW. The British Empire, with its recent extensions in the form of protectorates and spheres of influence, has an area of nearly four Europes, public revenues of 260 millions sterling, (without counting the vast sums raised in the United Kingdom for local ratc*s), a population of 4002,176 words
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Article103 1898-08-11 6 The friends of Mr. W. Bibby, r Uaub, and of the Ute Mr YV. C. Bibby, who was killed accidentally on Wednesday at the Jelebu mines, are informed thai the inter- ment of the latter will take place in Singapore to-morrow, at the Cemetery103 words
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350 1898-08-11 6 MURDER OF A STRAITS-BORN CHINESE. Petition ro the Govbrnor-in-Coi'nc fl. We learn that a petition, drawn up by Mr. Wee Thiam Tievv, has just been presented to the Governor-in-Counci! in connection with what appears to have been a bruta! and cold-blooded murder in Fringganu. The victim Mr. Woon Yok Lam,350 words
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Article45 1898-08-11 6 t At half past three o'clock this afternoon q h< homeward French mail steamer was n lot signalled. supplement for despatch c yith »ii- mreekl}' issu.- of the Singapore I c Press by the homeward mail will be c lublishrd at 5 p.m. tod^y. n45 words
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Article819 1898-08-11 6 Owing to want of space it i s to give, in full, a translation of tf!?**^ munication forwarded to us by of the Philippine community in re J< of the editorial article in Tu. f on the above subject, Thclcttjl^ 1 thus, in the original,819 words
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Article937 1898-08-11 7 Ml oriai Meeting vj Iritonu Club. Lasl evening at 9 </< lock, at the fejtonia Club, a memorial meeting was beM by the German community of Singapore M honour o! the memory 01 the late princi Bismarck. A large number of and Swiss were present at937 words
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Article79 1898-08-11 7 SINGAPORE VOLUNT EER ARTILLERY. Corps Ordbrs. Head Quarter Office. Singapore, 4th August, 1898. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week, Capt. W G. Cla.r. 2. The following gentlemen, having been duly elected, are p)sied to Sub divisions as follows: Gunner A D'-wnie to A. *ȟb. Gunner J S. Hope to79 words
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Article789 1898-08-11 7 (Via Rangoon.) London, July 22.— Don Gumazo, a prominent member ot the Spanish Cabinet, has stated that hi> G vernment wish to conclude an honourable pence. Meanwhile portion of the American expedition for Puerto Rico has already left Charleston, but there has been some delay in forwarding- the789 words
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Article757 1898-08-11 7 A Japanese paper states that a submarine cable between Chefoo and Wei-hai-wei was completed on 6th July. His Highness the Sultan of Johore and his suite returned from Penang this morning, not having stopped to see the third day's taring. A Tokyo telegram, dated July 14,757 words
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Article558 1898-08-11 7 The funeral of the late Mr. W. C Bibby, accidentally killed at the Rin Mine in Jelebu on Wednesday, took place this morning at the Cemetary, Bukit Tim»h Road. The body arrived this morning at »n early hour by the s.S Hye Leong from558 words
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Article61 1898-08-11 7 > *id with iov^» There will be a Bowling i- V r /o; a Cup presented by Theo. Sohst, E-q and J. C. D. Jones, Esq., open to members of the Tanglin and Teutonia Clubs. The competition is to take place on the Bth. 9UI and 10th September.61 words
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Article59 1898-08-11 7 A VVuchow correspondent puts the rebel force at from twenty to forty thousand men. The mandarins have about 7,400 men are under arms. Decapitated corpses in large numbers continue to float down the river. This affords some indication of the bloody deeds being enacted up the river59 words
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Article193 1898-08-11 7 APREZ NOUS LE DELUGE." A correspondent writes. Not so very long ago the Municipal authorities planted two fine little greenswards with trees and shrubs in Raffles Place. The gharry drivers found this an excellent place to feed their horses and the authorities found they had to sui round their gardens193 words
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Article1437 1898-08-11 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. We wonder that there has not from come the Unionist ranks a strong protest against the amount of time devoted by the House of Commons to Irish affairs. We presume tli.it the Unionist Government is anxious to show1,437 words
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Article224 1898-08-11 8 Over the Desert of Gobi Oh, pray you will not be lost. Of this fearful uncivilized journey, Have you carefully counted the cost With never -i p'liceman to question, It by chance you are going astray, 1 lt'^ as well for the Copper since praps yen might m224 words
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Article108 1898-08-11 8 Capl Re< se, ol the SS. Hecuba, reports that between y^° P m yesterday and 5-30 this morning, money, in Dutch and Spanish dollars, and Dutch notes, to the value oi 8233, was stolen from his cabin, by his servent Ah Seng, who has absconded. A reo nt copy of108 words
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Article1669 1898-08-11 8 Written for the Singapore Free Press.) IX. Rome Ecclesiastical (Continued). Rome is a very holy city. If the sanctity of a city depends on the number of churches and the services conducted therein, no city is holier than Rome. Church bells are clanging from morning1,669 words
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Article40 1898-08-11 8 Close oa a. million cases ol petroleu::. imported into S-'-.^inon in i be o»**rs< year. Of c<*ur«« tlie £remt*£ \***i ported, bul th iiiiint; M v tlu l each nrorkitt^ us tr.,m ioi|#or»* niean^ aio »j work tod some <)t:40 words
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Article2749 1898-08-11 9 Singapore Branch. The annual general meeting of the Straits Settlements Association (Singapore branch) was held in the Exchange Rooms last evening. Mr. C. Stringer, th<~ President, in the chair. There were also present Mr. Anderson, Mr. W. H. Frizell, Mr.G.Paterson, Mr. W. G. St Clair, Mr. A.2,749 words
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Article42 1898-08-11 9 In ttu- tugs-of-war at Fort Canning last n nt t 35 Co. R. A scratched to H Co. West Yorks. Regt The tug R. E. v. B Go. resulted in the Engineers pu'Htig the Yorks. over twice in succession.42 words
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102 1898-08-11 9 M. Pavloff's Conduct Rbslnted. [Special to the Daily Pres^. Shanghai, 29th July. A telegram i eceived from Peking states that the Chinese are bitterly commenting on the recent behaviour of M. Pavloff at the Tsungli Yamen. On one occasion he threatened to leave Peking unless102 words
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Article725 1898-08-11 9 The appended paragraph? are from the report on the trade of the Colony compiled by the acting registrar of imports and exports Ex. ludtng Treasure. "he imports into the Straits Settlement aggregate one hundr* d and ninetyei^ht mi Hi >n dollars, an increase of twelve mill725 words
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Article113 1898-08-11 9 We regret to hear ot the death, at the General Hospital, of Mr. Archibald Hep-burn-Mitchelson, of johore. The deceased gentleman had been ailing lor the last fortnight rind died in his sleep last night, fixcause of death being abscess on the luug>. Mr. Mitchelson had been113 words
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Article702 1898-08-11 10 The quarantine imposed on Hongkong in March last is now withdrawn. The lightship in the Belawan River (Deli) is again in its old place, the repairs to it being completed. Lieut. C. Mansel-Jones, batt. West Yorkshire Regt., has been selected for employment in the British Central702 words
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Article207 1898-08-11 10 r The Charges of Blackmail. Noblemen and Newspapers Implicated. Sensational Disclosures. I Explicit Denials. t Allahabad, July 30 The London correspondent of the Pioneer states in a special telegram that Mr. Hooley, in his public examination asserted that he paid between £90,000 and £100,000 for the 1207 words
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Article200 1898-08-11 10 Mr. F. H. Grant's eleven returned to Singapore this morning after having had a very enjoyable trip to Sungei Ujong, where they had a most hospitable reception from their Seremban hosts. There was cricket on Friday and Saturday, a cricket tiffin given by Mr. E. VV. Birch200 words
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Article291 1898-08-11 10 i This morning the chap-ji-kee lottery J case before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones Tuesday last was referred back to the i (^urt^£jUy^J\lagistrates for a descrip- 1 tion of a chap-ji-kee loHety. During- the argument this morning attention was ed to the fact that one of the defendants291 words
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Article71 1898-08-11 10 Before Mr. Wolferstan this morning I Mr. VV Neil, formerly the Chief Engineer v of the S S Lady Longden, was charged s with culpable homicide not amounting to r murder by causing the death of Capt. J. F. Mills. Mr Wee Thiam Tew, of Messrs! C Joaquim Bros appeared71 words
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Article739 1898-08-11 10 Mr. Cobbold's Arrbsl The Russians Treat Him Well. Calcutta, July 23. It is reported that Mr. Cobbold has been hospitably received, and generally well-treated by the Russian officer commanding the Shignan post, where he was taken after his arrest at Kila Warn an. Plague in Calcutta. Calcutta, July739 words
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Article206 1898-08-11 10 The n&west steamers of the Messageries Maritimes on this line are making a name for themselves for speed. Not long ago we mentioned that the Laos made a record passage from Colombo to Singapore in 4 days and 3 hours. This passage has just been broken by206 words
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Article128 1898-08-11 10 To the Editor. Dear Sir, The Municipal Comm signers should consider well before th are beguiled into adopting the recommer? dation to raise the annual dog liccnv f ro $i to $5. It is probably true that f^ Europeans would object to pay the highe tax yearly128 words
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Article328 1898-08-11 10 S. C. C. p. R. A. and R. t, Played on the Esplanade on PfMai r.c Saturday, and resulted in an easy vtctori for the Club, Reid making 66 and Nooi not out. The scores were S. C. C. (2ND XI.; L. T. Baston c Middi* tor, b Wilson328 words
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Article251 1898-08-11 10 The following retired —j. C. Dyer, J. B. Elcura, W. Evans, VV. Fox, A. Gentle, J. Graham, j. H 1). Jones, J. W. B. Mnclaren, Millet VJ. Napier, R. H. Padday, Hon. F. o Pennev N. B. Pike, A. H. Raeburn, P. R. Scott, A. W. Stiven,251 words
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Article39 1898-08-11 10 Mr. Crowe, Government Analyst. Hong kong, is passing through by the Japanese steamer Sadu Afaru, Capt. Murray. The ship is also taking £200,000 in gold bullion to Japan, part of this being a portion of the Chinese war indemnity39 words
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541 1898-08-11 11 On Saturday last, the General Officer Commanding was pleased to present the Warren Shooting Shield to the winning team this year, that of E." Company, the Prince of VVales's Own (ist Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment). The Battalion, drawn up on the Parade Ground at541 words
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Article55 1898-08-11 11 rhc fourth round of the above competition was played yesterday between the Ist and 2nd Eleven of the Mohamedan ricket Club. The former won the game •»v 4 goals to nil. The next round between the Mohamelan Starlight Cricket Club, and the Darul \>>ah, will br>55 words
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Article214 1898-08-11 11 mj large shipping transaction has just cached completion in the City, no less than the transfer 01 the five magnificent steamers of the "ibon-Furncss-Lcpland line to the Atlantic ■ranspon Company, the b^ats being the Alex•■rfrw, Victoria, IVini/reda, Boadicea and CleoP*t**t each c 4 about 7,000214 words
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Article33 1898-08-11 11 rhere'a no coal, .num," said Brunei, *.n! Rres arc K oin* out." No coal Why didn't U?B Mi before?* 1 I couldn't tell you there "c. coal, mum, when there was coa] au*wer>-d33 words
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Article351 1898-08-11 11 Legislation in 1897. The Selangor Gavernment Gazette of the 29th July contains the report on the work of the Legal Adviser's Office, during the year 1897, by Mr. Kershaw, the Legal Adviser to the Federated Malay States Government. The writer states that the work of the year351 words
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Article417 1898-08-11 11 D' ARC' S MARIONETTES. I wro performances were given by this popular entertainment Company on Saturday. At the Matinee there was not a seat to be got, and an excited and pleased crowd oi children followed every clever movement of the puppets, and gave vent to many Ohs of pleasure417 words
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Article725 1898-08-11 11 Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, who arrived from Fenang on Saturday, leaves for Malacca to-morrow to inspect the schools there. Sir Alexander Swettenham is giving a ball on the 6th September at Government House. Amat, a Malay constable, was yesterday sentenced to three months' hard labour for725 words
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Article734 1898-08-11 11 The action of Britain's enemies in China is likely to have consequences which they may not have calculated upon, and which have not been, so far as we are aware, the subject of comment. The latest Foreign Office pronouncement assures, in very plain terms, Great Britain's734 words
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Article104 1898-08-11 11 The annual meeting of this prosperous company was held on June 30th, at Amster dam. According to tbe general balance sheei and profit and loss account to the 31st oi December, 1897, the nett profits, after cur rent expenses had been deducted and th< balance brought forward104 words
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Article718 1898-08-11 12 Mr. E. W. Birch's report for 1897 states that the revenue was $572,546, of which 271 per cent were spent on establishments, or $17,217 more than in 1896. The expenditure was 8607,313, an excess of $34,767, mainly due to the payment ot two years 1 interest on loans,718 words
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Article251 1898-08-11 12 The Manila correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press has evidently been primed very curiously on th< subject of General Aguinaido. He writes:— In his relations with Admiral iJcwcy, guii; ildo is particularly ready to do anything to please the Admiral. I have not yet seen any251 words
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Article69 1898-08-11 12 V. smart piece of work, says Indian Engineering, h is ju I been accompiised by Mr. Olver, on behalf he Telegraph Department, in successfully iav r.\ t. through V(_r difficult count »"i 1 w.re iioin Tav<>3 to Mergui »\hich has nevi previously en telegraphically connected with69 words
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Article2143 1898-08-11 12 Compiled bx Los." We note that our old friend Guggisberg contributed 83 runs while playing for the Gentlemen of the M. C. C. v. the Household Brigade. At Bournemouth on July 13th Hampshire beat Somerset by nine runs. Hampshire. Major Poore b Robson 37 runout 8 I Webb b2,143 words
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Article178 1898-08-11 12 This morning, bcfon the Cbtei Justs the owners of the Boon San r MIC* the owners of tongk'an^ No. 288 for dam ges caused by a collision in Siogapc harbour on February /t'i a^t. Mr ley appeared tor the claimants, and Carver lor the defendant* The vi*i178 words
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Article1805 1898-08-11 13 N*ws irom the Philippines. f Hongkong Daily Telegraph.) It is stated that The Governor General of Manila ,s wiling to capitulate should the Americans demand the surrender of the city, provided the troops ire allowed to march out with their arms and all the honours of wai and1,805 words
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Article302 1898-08-11 13 Mr. Birch writes in his annual report But few people in the Peninsula have seen the magnificent padi valleys that are to be met with in the various districts of this State. To those who have seen them when the planting operations have just been completed,302 words
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Article322 1898-08-11 13 The s.s. Siam, Capt. Messer, caught fire in harbour this morning shortly after her arrival from Amoy and Swatow, with coolies and a miscellaneous cargo, including, amongst other things, a large quantity of joss-papers. The vessel came in about nine o'clock, and her passengers had322 words
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Article64 1898-08-11 13 A FRENCH CRUISER SANTIAGOED." We (Hongkong Telegraph) are informed on good authority that the French cruiser Duguay Trouin has been barbound for the last two months at the harbour of Kwong Chang Wang on account of the state of the bar. This is the place seized by the French Government64 words
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Article58 1898-08-11 13 The Hongkong Telegraph says It is rumoured in naval circles here that the China squadron is to be strengthened by the addition of six battleships. The news seems too good to be true (But the recent telegrams as to tlir critical situation in tin: Far East make58 words
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Article62 1898-08-11 13 A recent visitor to the new German station at Kiao-chou Bay is delightt-d with it as a future watering-place, a commercial port, and a naval station. The coal found in the vicinity has been tried and found equal to Cardiff, and no one, he learns, is more delighted with62 words
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338 1898-08-11 13 Its Accursed Shores. We (Hongkong Daily Press) translate the following from the Courrier de Saigon Hardly had we assumed possession of the accursed shores that the other nations were pleased to allow France to take when troubles commenced. Admiral de la Bonniniere's men proceeded to338 words
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Article765 1898-08-11 13 Good for the price of tin, over $44. And exchange stands at 1/11J demand. Before Mr. Elcum a Chinaman was fined %\o for storing kajan^ within Municipal limits without a license. Another milk seller was fined $25 yesterday by Mr. E'cum, for selling milk mixed with765 words
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Article672 1898-08-11 14 Final West Yorks v. 12 Co., R.A. Yesterday was an excellent day for the final of the Association Cup Tie, between the Fort Canning R.A. and the Regiment. The sun, hot and bright at first, was soon obscured the wind was not too strong and the672 words
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Article185 1898-08-11 14 The first round in the Mixed Foursomes foi Dr. Fowlie's prize was played off yesterday under the most favorable circumstances. The weather was all that could be desired, and the greens were in good condition. Out of an entry of ji, 2b couples played off, and the185 words
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Article1130 1898-08-11 14 ifrom cut 9wn Corrtspsn4mfa The Captain of the Dutch barque Geertruida Gerarda, on arrival at Batavia from Newcastle, U.S.W., reports the beacon at the East Entrance to Torres Straits as having fallen down. A correspondent in the Batavia Nieuwsb/ad, writing from Deli, discusses the adverse rumours about the1,130 words
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Article84 1898-08-11 14 The Unprotected Protector. Mr. Evans, the Protector of Chinese, who lives in Orange Giove Koad. reports to the Police that whilst he was at dinner last night a small-box containing a gold watch chain, a gold snake ring, a golf medal, sleeve links and other articles was84 words
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Article171 1898-08-11 14 Yesterday afternoon a Chinaman named Eng Chuan presented a bill tor payment to a Chinese chop at 61 Market Street. There was no chop on the bill, and when this was pointed out Eng Chun said he would go back and get it put right. He171 words
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Article133 1898-08-11 14 The S.S Siam still remains off Tanjong Rhu, the tire on board being extinguished yesterday afternoon, and this morning the pumps were at work to draw the water out which had been so freely poured into her yesterday. No particulars are available as to133 words
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Article179 1898-08-11 14 The Hongkong Daily Press declares that as a result of Russian railway policy in the Far East, the Siberian Railway, when linked with the projected Chinese Railways, will effect an important change in local conditions, inasmuch as it will give us a daily mail, the179 words
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Article89 1898-08-11 14 In connection with the recent Shanghai the Union says some posed natives proposed to th< I poison the bread. This proposal call what happened at Hongkong days of Commissioner Yeh in iB-~ h Chinese baker named A-Lum \ttto poison Sir John Bowring and British residents in that89 words
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Article114 1898-08-11 14 While the inmates of Evert* Neti-road, the residence o{ M were at dinner 1 st evening, a ceeded in getting upstairs and Ma with i large quantity of ratudbk from an almeirah, the glass dooi had been left open. Fbe jewellery locked in a drawer, but Ihe114 words
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Article201 1898-08-11 14 Tne Pr*u regards tite Poliii wi reU kx fa twee* Britain and RttssU in China reached a critical stage. Camp icmtiom treap tended in consequence of these itrmineA The London ytock Market isd&r&m Strained Relations' Om relation i Seldom seem aught else but strained But their net result201 words
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Article136 1898-08-11 14 Mr. (i. P. Owen has not hitheri i listed the persona! service ot :he e« dent of the Singapore Municipality lie Rabies Department. But Mr. Geni least possesses all the qualificationcolleague whose doings are recordparagraph from an Australian paper, g J below BaUarat has a136 words
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Article99 1898-08-11 14 (August io./ Sfrrr. Gambier M 5_ do. Cube No. i 8. Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) „27, do. White, (Fair L/W= 5 42. Nutmegs 1 10s to the Ib.) 77 Mace (Banda) M 75. Cloves (Amboina) Liberian Coffee 1; Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 4.. do. do flake (do. do.)99 words
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Article1529 1898-08-11 15 Fksl Day, Tuesday, 2nd August, 1891. 1. The Maiden Plati. Vau;e $:no A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale (lost, gib.) An allowance ol i*lbs. to horses entered for the Intermediate Make- only. Entrance $10. Distance 1 mile. Messrs. I'asqual's Cumming and Maxwell'? _h a m1,529 words
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Article282 1898-08-11 15 •■f I kouctH Clkan-Up. The Local Secretary, Raub Austrafen Gold Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore, has received the following telegram from Raub, dated 9th August, 1898: Rough cleaning up of Battery yielded j,200 oz. Amalganiy estimated quantity of stone crushed icing 1,400 tons At a rough estimate of 37 per282 words
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Article310 1898-08-11 15 THE U. S. MONTEREY." With reference to the announcement of the American monitor Monterey at Manila, the following account of the ship is quoted from an American paper: The Monterey is probably the most formidable monitor in the world, yet she combines, with the enormous offensive and defensive qualities of310 words
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Advertisement395 1898-08-11 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, &c, &c. Prompt Attendasci.. Comfortable Rooms J. VAN KATWIJK Jr.,— Proprietor When visiting Sourabaya kindly tell your Coachman or395 words
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Miscellaneous749 1898-08-11 15 CLEARANCES. August 4, Lady Mitchell, Bnt. str., Mugford, for Penangt Isabella, Bnt. str., Hudson, tor Muar and Malacca Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jeiiiroe, for Muar and Malacca. Kian Yang. Brit, str., Kunath, MaaramS Ma lacca. Clive, Brit, str., Davey, for Malacca and Klang. Hecate. Brit, str., Fyfe, for Bangkok. Irene,749 words
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Article59 1898-08-11 16 THE WAR THE PORTO RICO EXPEDITION. Received with Enthusiasm. The Americans have occupied Juana Diaz, in Porto Rico, amid the acclamations of the inhabitants. PEACE PROSPECTS. Spain Prepared to Negotiate. It is reported at Washington and Madrid that Spain has accepted the principle of the peace conditions laid59 words
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Article86 1898-08-11 16 IMPORTANT CONFERENCE AT WASHINGTON. The French Minister Acts for Spain. M. Cambon, French Ambassador at Washington, acting as Spanish plenipotentiary, ronfenred with President McKinley at the White House for an hour on Wednesday. The Result Doubtful. No statemenl has been furnished to the press as lo the result86 words
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Article201 1898-08-11 16 S of peace at HAND. Spain Submits to American Conditions. It is understood that Sp sin has practically agreed to the terms of pe;t:>* laid down by the American President. Hostilities ar< expected to cease by SAMOA AN AMERICAN COAL NG STATION. The New York Herald states that201 words
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Article150 1898-08-11 16 A FOREIGN OFFICE DECLARATION. BRITISH SUPPORT TO CHINA ABSOLUTE. Mr. Curzon on the Open Door. In the debate in the House of Commons on the Estimates under the head of the vote for the Foreign Office, Mr. G. N. Curzon, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that nothing150 words
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Article218 1898-08-11 16 The Conditions of Peace. Spain Asks for Suspension of Hostilities. It is semi-officially stated at Madrid that Spain's reply to the United States accepts the conditions laid down by President McKinley, and merely stipulates for the suspension of hostilities in order to avoid complicating the negotiations for a218 words
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Article385 1898-08-11 16 PNEWS FROM MANILA. MORE FIGHTING. Spanish Night Attack on American Lines. Repulse of Spaniards. Special to Singapore Free Press j. Hongkong, 9th August. 1 \w. .Spanish troops attacked thr Ameri- j can entrenchments on the night of the 31st July. The ioiii Pennsylvanian Kegiment and the Utah Artillery,385 words
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Article365 1898-08-11 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Pau> Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2| Nominal. 2,000,000 45°.968 199,875 2 .<; Deferred. Buyers. 1,250 Jft Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency, *5 Sellers. 1 0,000 *'<&* uni l Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25.000 250 *ioo Fraser365 words
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Advertisement248 1898-08-11 16 THE NEW HARBOUR DOCI J COMPANY. LIMITED. k; is 'Vompan> msobsm Ships' repairs o: BW crip iv! ihe BMt -ifScicnt nianner, undet r p 4 nten <>cc of European Shipwrifrhts and Er.^ir tm \n i ~r raving Dock. Length— 415 reet. Depth of Wa'er from 14 feet to ljH*« Width248 words
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Miscellaneous947 1898-08-11 16 _i_____ L I 4.300 ?ioo YES S E ITS IN P O~R T Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wfctc Coronation Siam gun boat 300 Ri"^ Aug. 8 Penang Daphne Brit, cruiser 1 140 Galloway July 31 Saigon Station Other Vessels Flairs ft Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees947 words
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Miscellaneous52 1898-08-11 16 Passengers Left by ttie Mail Aug. o. Per Occanicn for Marsc'llt*-.. ->' A. de Lange, Mr. Thos. Down, Sir < <- Brooke, Mr. \V. H. Woolcock, Mib, H. Aug. 6.— -Perludus (or Saigon. \i:.^. i A. Gainer. For Hongkong. Mi. W. J. R' Mr. Ernest Kottmann, Mr. St. f. itd«mi52 words
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