The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 24 November 1898
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section16 1898-11-24 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th 18U8. Xo. 59116 words
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Article, Illustration1242 1898-11-24 1 If there is any substantial foundation under to day's special wire from Hongkong referring to tbe existence of a new seen t treaty between Russia and China, it will be admitied lhai tbe fresh phase of the complex North China problem indicates anything but1,242 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement436 1898-11-24 1 CON TEXTS. Leaking Articles. A N m Ru so-Chinese Treaty, 321 AR i; iure in the Pi ace Commission, 321 Kunberlain-Hen sford Plan," 322 Oui I r.«<Je in the Philippines, \?2 Sir Henry McCallum, ?22 Militia and Act»ve Service, 322 Col. Puqum'^ Trial, ?->•> Pi i« li .1 Sympathy, 22436 words
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Advertisement77 1898-11-24 1 Messrs. G. R. LAMBERT Co. ARK PREPARED TO TAKE Orders and Arrange Sittings Next Tuesday, 22nd Buy Malacca Tea The best, purest, and cheapest of all Teas, sold at Messrs. ANN LOCK Co., Battery Road Mfssrs. YONG LEE SENG, Orchard Road Orange Pekoe 40 cents per lb. Souchong 35 cents77 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous377 1898-11-24 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is due to arrive by lhe M. M. s.s. Salazie, witl&.ondon advices to the 4th inst. She will be followed by the P O. S.S Parramatta on the 31 el prox., with the English mails of lhe ith inst. This mail leaves by377 words
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Article416 1898-11-24 2 Lord Charles Beresford's mission stands to-day c nfessed. He was, or was en all sides declared, dispatched to the Far East to investigate to question, to listen, to observe, to amass data, to report, and thus enable the Home Government (and not his nominal sponsors the Chambers416 words
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Article715 1898-11-24 2 A correspondent writes as to British trade with the Philippines "When I think that we had 80 per cent, of the trade, it fair breaks my heart to think that before long we shan't have 8 per cent. Our captains describe the Yanks at Manila715 words
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Article339 1898-11-24 2 Sir Henry McCalllm. (Nov 21st.) The Lagos Weekly Record gives an estimate of the twelve months of administration there by Sir Henry McCallum, our former Colonial Engineer, now Governor of Newfoundland. It describes how Sir Henry came to the Colony animated by all the zeal of an energetic reformer, and339 words
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Article619 1898-11-24 2 The policy of the Government in endeavouring to utilise a special class of the Militia for foreign service, if required, is a step that will be everywhere approved. The elementary distinction will be that of voluntary engagement for that responsibility, and in recognition of that619 words
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Article280 1898-11-24 2 The petit bleu, a telegram card used for posta' purposes, mentioned in to-day's Reuter in connection with the charge against Col PiCQUART is one of the so-called i„ cr minating documents in the Dreyfis case It appears that in May, 1896, this document was brought to the280 words
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Article209 1898-11-24 2 Practical Sympathy. (Nov. 22nd.) THE general pubiic of the Colony will be well satisfied to see that a vote of §10,000 has been passed by the Legislative Council for the relief of sufferers by the recent «iisastrous West Indies hurricane. Ihe amount it is true, is not large. It does209 words
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595 1898-11-24 2 The Future of the Philippines (Nov. 23rd.) VERY literally, according to the telegraphic news of to-day, are the Americans preparing to make a golden bridge for the final withdrawal of Spanish jurisdiction from the Philippines. Clearly that ste| if not by any means necessary. For Spain possesses no means of595 words
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598 1898-11-24 3 BRITISH NAVAL AND MILITARY PRECAUTIONS. ports from tie G \e nme t dockyards show the greats t i ee- t is b n taken in ihe lopments of t c la 1 ontroversy. Iv. is with some coei thai work has been 11' h would c able theaulhorili sto mobilise598 words
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Article627 1898-11-24 3 A new sugar refinery, the second in Japan, has been opened at Osaka. The old P. and O. steamer Hydaspes is being broken up as old iron by the Chinese purchasers at Shanghai. Captain George F. F. Wilde, U S.N left Shanghai on the 4th inst.,627 words
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Article159 1898-11-24 3 The London correspondent of the Morning Post telegraphed on October 27 There are in future to be only 200 presentations at the Queen's Drawing-room, the number having been reduced to permit of a closer scrutiny of the list, as the Court officials ha*, c received proof159 words
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Article, Illustration237 1898-11-24 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, wh whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, hurts no body in the mean season." Problem No. 92 (Healey) is solved as follows -1 Q-KB6, B-B4; 2 B-eQjch., K-O8;237 words
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Article380 1898-11-24 3 Mr, James McConnell, of New Orleans, has developed an original idea in lhe Vienna opening, which pres nts many ingenious combinations and which he has played successfully against experts both in America and Europe. The following is a game sen! l>y him tothe American Chess Mfagamine, with380 words
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Article474 1898-11-24 3 Awarded a biilhancy prize in connection with the last Berlin tournament Four Knights' Gamk. White— A. Zinkl. Black— J. Metger. i P-K 4 P-K4 14 PxP RxR 2 Kt-KB3 Kt-083 i 5 PxKt P-Kt3 3 B-Kts Kt-b 3 16Q-O2 0-Kt3ch 4 Kt-B3 B-Kts 17 K-R2 QQS 5474 words
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Article525 1898-11-24 3 {.From our own C<.rrc<:*Qr:aenf.) The Ag. Resident Councillor, the Hon. W. Egerton, was At Home at the Resiliency on Friday after noun last, and was fortunate in securing good weather. The tennis cou t was better patronised than it has been for some time at lhe Residency At I525 words
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69 1898-11-24 3 The final Tie in the Double Handicap, Scoular and Follett v. Kinsey and Padday, was finished yesterday afternoon, the former winning by 21 1 1. Results of the Tournament are as under Championship.— -Winner, H. G. Diss; Runner up, I. Holloway. Single Handicap. Winner69 words
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Article83 1898-11-24 4 E Corps Orders. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, 17th November, 1898. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week, 2nd laeut. F. J. Benjafield Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week, Corpl. B. L. Frost. 2. Paiades.— Monday 5-15 p.m. Ma.urn and Gun drill. Wedneselay Squad drill. Friday Maxim and83 words
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Article725 1898-11-24 4 Extract from a Private Letter. Everything remains quiet here, notwithstanding the evil instincts of the Spaniards to the contrary. Relations between the Revolutionary Government and the Americans are cordial enough. It is remarkable now to witness the marked predilection the \ittle native children show her** for forming •themselves iv725 words
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836 1898-11-24 4 THE "SINGAPORE FREE PRESS AND AMERICAN OPINION. The Chicago Inter-Ocean of the iSth Sept. has a long article endorsing and approving the Singapore Free Press article of August 2nd, on the question of the destiny of the Philippines as affected by the holding of the Peac* Conference at Paris. The836 words
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87 1898-11-24 4 A Malay Beater Mauled. iFrom our viun Correspondent.) His Highness the Sultan was out shoot inu to day (l6tb) near the Waterworks, when a tiger was put up. Two shots had been fired at the animal, with the effect of only wounding ii.87 words
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Article17 1898-11-24 4 A party of Chinese military students has gone over to Japan to watch the Japanese military manoeuvres.17 words
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1750 1898-11-24 4 The charge against Mr. W. G. Vaughan Robinson, of the Robinson Piano Co., of having forged a telegram having for its object the bringing back from Kobe of G. Springford, a late employe of his, was continued at Hongkong on Nov. ioth and Hth. The1,750 words
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Article436 1898-11-24 4 Where the Bullets Strike the Soldibrs (Daily Mail.) In these days of war and rumours of war some facts about bullets and their billets will not be without interest. A remarkable thing in connection with warfare is thai the ratio of casualties is constantly decreasing, the436 words
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Article59 1898-11-24 4 Marshal Yamaoata as Premier. The following telegram has been received by Mr. K. Hasegawa the manager of_the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Hongkong Tokio, November B—The8 The Marquis Vamagata (who was Marshal of the Japanese troops in the China-Japan war) has accepted the position of Prime Minister.59 words
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Article97 1898-11-24 4 There is every reason to believe fsays the Pi Gazette) that Sir Alexander Swettenh.un they say, has been offered and has retn^ governorship of Lagos, will not revert to lhe p of Colonial Secretary when Sir Charles Mitchell returns to the Colony but will receive immediate promotion.97 words
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Article718 1898-11-24 5 s3S£ a "S***SKBSBSB f££r*£=sßS=S3 V.U,s ,ns,st on |l,e crs.ion f p" ?ippi,, t I liquet Ijond Snl.sUry U P j a| ,Z lean of wnr were di-Moai»H i c d-ed an lnte tio Qf mHkmK wp o He Nov 11.— The Chamber •elected ihe burW, commtssione s 10718 words
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Article816 1898-11-24 5 D' Arc's Marionettes are now playing t( big houses in Bangkok. The Lieutenant-General of Burma ha' opened the Sikh Temple recently erected in Judah hzekiel Street, Rangoon. The death returns for Singapore for the week ended Nov. 17th show a ratio per miileof 3399. the total816 words
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1698 1898-11-24 5 The Commercial Alliance oi Britmn, The United States, Germxny, and Spain. (Singapore Free Press, Sept. 26ttl.J As Lord harles Beresford's address speaks fcr itself to so great a length to-day ii is only necessary to allude to thai utterance which was the most definite1,698 words
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Article69 1898-11-24 5 The return of imports and exports lor the second quarter of this year shows an increase, both in imports and exports, to the extent of §7,000,000 dollars, compared with the corresponding quarter of 1897. The dollar was taken at 2/ for 1897, however, and 1/10J for this year69 words
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Article61 1898-11-24 5 2nd Qr. '97. 2nd Q-. '98. Penang "0.132,493 12,920.368 Total 3 49.°94,742 556.708.953 Increase §7,614,211 or £466.063. Exports. Singapore Penang •"•MSMj 13,280,813 L 1,114.558 1.258 910 Malacca 562.899 598,681 JL 56,290 56,751 Total $39,884,541 47,428,336 L 3,988,453 4,495,809 Increase $7,543,795 Sf £507.356. The Medusa arrived two days over due61 words
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Article1528 1898-11-24 6 Aub English Marriages Legal in France? Before Mr. Elcum yesterday Paul Hombert, who carries on business as a hairdresser at Maison Paul, in Battery Road, was called upon to show cause why he should not contribute to the maintenance of his wife. Mr. Ssson appeared for the1,528 words
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Article90 1898-11-24 6 The members of the local W. C T. U. were kindly entertained by Mr. Tomlinson at his home on Thursday. The gathering was of a social nature, and several addresses were given by those interested in the Temperance cause. Mr. Phillips spoke of the best methods90 words
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Article159 1898-11-24 6 The Malay Mail, commenting on the dropping of the Singapore Johore Railway scheme, says The estimate of nearly a million dollars for making a railway fourteen miles long across the island of Singapore seems a bit stiff. The railways in these States, passing through far more difficult country have cost159 words
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Article618 1898-11-24 6 A French View. We translate as follows: Whilst the English are making final preparaiions for the campaign which is to render them masters of the whole valley of the Nile, and to consecrate their definitive installation in the land of the Pharaohs, the German Emperor618 words
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Article306 1898-11-24 6 The various uses to which calcium carbide can be put are very interesting. It is a substance tbat is perfectly familiar to many brewers who are cyclists, inasmuch as the carbide lamp is becoming popular. The action of the water on the carbide is to decompose306 words
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Article11 1898-11-24 6 Lieut. S. Bedford, 26th Madras Infantry, died at Belgaum trom plague.11 words
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Article184 1898-11-24 6 The November Star Showbrs. To the Editor. Sir, The enclosed para, relative to th meteoric or star-showers through which the earth is supposed to pass, which appeared in an English Magazine a few years since may perhaps interest some of yo Ur readers' V. L. November 17, 1898. "In184 words
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Article305 1898-11-24 6 Os the occasion of the visit ot the Sultan of Johore to Woolwich A.senal. a most amusing scene took place/ says a writer in the November Windsor. Tint Sultan arrived somewhat un. Xpecledly with a s iter of about a dozen gentlemen. After visiting various305 words
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Article293 1898-11-24 6 The marriage arranged between Wm. C. Roper-Caldbeck, Major, sth Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and Alice, youngest daughter ol Mr. Jasper Young, will take place at St. Stephen's Church, Sou:': Kensington, on Thursday. \)cc. 1. The London County Council has acquired 74 miles of tramways, and 24 more come into their293 words
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Article728 1898-11-24 7 The Queen has been pleased to approve of Capt. A. J. Loftus as Consul of Siam at Birmingham. It is proposed to legislate in Ceylon to give copyright in telegraphic press messages, for forty-eight hours after receipt. Mr I. R Hubback, who is going to Hongkong728 words
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Article1620 1898-11-24 7 Quicquid agunt homines nosrn est farrago libelli Juvenal. The soi-disant M. de Rougemont continues to exert an unholy fascination upon the mind of the Topicist, which is probably mediated by jealousy, because the Topicist does not care to meet his match in artistic fiction. Not that1,620 words
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Article81 1898-11-24 7 Literature mentions that Sir Harry Keppel (whose long expected Reminiscences were announced a little while ago to be really on the eve of publication) is, despite his great age, engaged upon a work dealing with China and the Chinese Question. On Wednesday next Messrs. Powell Co., by order of the81 words
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Article704 1898-11-24 7 The following letter has appeared in several London journals Sir, In vi of the tact that the list of successful candidates tor appointments in th? Home and Indian Civil Service** and for Ka^eni Cadetships has recently been published, may ye be allowed, as two ex-1807-cadcts, to place ..cfore704 words
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Article183 1898-11-24 7 THE WAIERFALL GARDENS, PENANG. There is calm along the level lawn tho roller has released, But there's mytery and magic in the gardens of the East. There's a sound through all the silence of a thousand unseen things— In the sunlight there's a glimmer of a million gaudy wings. There's183 words
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99 1898-11-24 7 We have it on authority, from New York through a private source, that the following American war and supply vessels sailed «from New York on 12th October for Manila, via Cape Horn The battle-ship Oregon, 10,288 tons, 11,110 horse-power, 16.7 knots speed, 516 crew. The99 words
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Article1085 1898-11-24 8 {From our own Correspondent.* There is some practical talk of a fusion of the Dutch Colonial and Home Armies, and as for some years, in fact for many years past, the plan has haunted the Departments in the Hague, it is causing some alaim in the breast of1,085 words
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Article664 1898-11-24 8 Rear- Ann yd 1 i j I N t va 1 I)iviv y recall i the iui i n g o f 1 1 i o was 1 1 I i hedlheCli I Admiral had taken tl I ol lhe squ I ibei >rd« rs w re given664 words
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Article13 1898-11-24 8 A French transport passed through from west to east at 1-20 p.m. yesterday.13 words
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160 1898-11-24 8 Victory of Hongkong. The ninth annual rifle match between Shanghai, Hongkong and Singapore has now be^n completed, a telegram having just been received from Hongkong announcing that Shanghai has find, probably early this morning, and has made a total of 893 points, 41 points160 words
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Article627 1898-11-24 8 LHB IVHYB I ■•ir VI 'INN I 1 8 1 I :.ve era! pn lakka Khels i n i lasl lime, heir accepai ns, and th< he idm i d 1 1 1 ci i I i uty, I i P w ibly d iy) of thi <627 words
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168 1898-11-24 8 It is proposed, at an early date, fiy lhr Exchange Telegraph Company, to appoint an add? tional Under-Secretary of State for ihe Colonies and that the gentleman selected for the post m\ J one of the permanent officials who has seen muc168 words
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Article36 1898-11-24 8 Ni Vfi S- Ml I worth Co ►out 9 port** with th I mr-. I \rm ti v\ construe! i c p i md i i I I Id. It is wry p f36 words
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Article168 1898-11-24 8 ire in ide for the penii) i(>) p< t ti i ome into efl < t oi Ch mas day Mso making the indemnity loss of a registered letl r $20. The Singapore Nondescript Cricket Club is xempted from registration und Societies Ordinance. rhe mining lie -nee granted168 words
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Article213 1898-11-24 8 A small but well-organised and well-eo^ippe* expedition has left England for the purpose visiting the almost unexplored island ol Soot situated about 150 miles east-north-east oi Cape Guardafui. The pariv consists of Mr. VV. H. Ogilvie Grant, of the department of zoology the British Museum, Dr. H. Forbe**, the213 words
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Article2049 1898-11-24 9 f Written for the Singapore Free Press.) Not every English jrirl has the good tortune to travel East and West within the limited space of six months. But it is not ret a year since my mother and 1, taking our courage in our hands,2,049 words
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Article205 1898-11-24 9 i\M,l. IND V, 1 11 R ORLD. This match was played on the Esplanade on Friday and Saturday and resulted in a win for England, for whom Wright scored 46 and Benjafield 39. Dunman 27 and Mactaggart 23 made a line stand for the World. The scenes were A.205 words
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Article172 1898-11-24 9 A gentleman in Kuala Lumpor had arranged to go to the Enggor tiger drive under the impression that the participators would find shelter aloft in trees. Finding that not to be the case, he took refuge up Bukit Kutu so his enemies say. Considering what happened at172 words
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Article739 1898-11-24 9 The S.S. Teresa was docked at New Harbour yesterday. The Rajah of Sarawak has arrived at Golden Farm, near Cirencester, for the hunting season. Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg and Co., Hongkong, have received by telegram news of the death of Julius Kramer, a partner of the firm,739 words
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Article1932 1898-11-24 10 A Trial Run on the Haliotis." On the invitation of Messrs. Syme Co the Singapore Agents of the Shell Trans' port and Trading Co, Ltd. (Messrs. M -bamuel &Co a party of gentlemen went out in the newest steamer of the Company yesterday to witness the trial of1,932 words
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Article337 1898-11-24 10 (Translated.) It appears to have been perceived all of a sudden that the defence works of Tonkin have no existence, and that it is of the highest importance to construct them on account of the state of affairs in the Far East. The reason is a337 words
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Article57 1898-11-24 10 An enterprising Chinaman entered the Adelphi Hotel early this morning on thieving bent, but was caught by a boarder on his way to his room, the man being secured in a passage without shoes and without baju. The missing articles of clothing were found under a tree outside. The man57 words
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Article450 1898-11-24 10 "Keep Your Eye on Andromeda." To the Editor. Sir, It is somewhat surprising that, in this passive lotus land, where mundane desire holds sway and one's celestial sphere is rather dim, you attempt to interest your readers with anything approaching astronomy. True, what you do give is rudimentary, but450 words
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Article336 1898-11-24 10 The Hon. Sec. of the G. R. Club vv r i, es His Excellency the General Office r mandmg has been pleased to rive h;. mission for the above Club to i,„u P*" filth annual Rifle meeting on Bth o?|? t of Deer, next, at Balestier £n£336 words
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Article272 1898-11-24 10 Autumn Club Cur. This very interesting competition took place on Saturday, and brought out a large number of competitors. The finks have decidedly improved lately, and there really was nothing to prevent players making a good score. Mr. A \V. Stiven handed in an excellent score of272 words
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Article197 1898-11-24 10 A Malay man named Aman reported at Changhi Station on Saturdr* llMt walking with his bun^'. near' Tanah Mera Besar he was atficked by four Chine- and three Matey* with blackened faces, and roo'uco of clothing and 515.5 c in money. Above the same time a Chinaman reported at Beddoh197 words
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Article963 1898-11-24 11 On Oct. 27th at Pnompenh, the mixed Chamber of Cambodgia had under discussion the question of introducing the decimal system of weights, measures and distances into Cambodgia. It was thought that this would not only be an advantage to the colony, but would further serve to emphasise French963 words
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490 1898-11-24 11 The Singapore Free Press report of Lord Charles Beresford's address appears lo have been well noticed at home. The Pall Mall Gazette remarks: Reports of lhe reception of Lord Charles Beresford al Singapore, in lhe Free Press ju**t to hand, show lhat the enthusiastic welcome490 words
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Article287 1898-11-24 11 Naval Preparations. October 31st. For a few d »ys past naval officers and men have been in a state of excitement over the threatened outbreak of war between England and France in connection with the Fashoda affair. Every preparation has been made for such a contingency, though it287 words
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Article68 1898-11-24 11 Messrs Gosling and Co.'s premises seem to possess a positive attraction for thieves, as between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning the place was again entered, the safe tampered with and $50 in cash and a gold mounted cigarette holder stolen, nothing else in the shop being disturbed. As the thieves68 words
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Article611 1898-11-24 11 (Daily Press Manila Correspondent.^ Of all the unfortunate conditions into which people have been thrown by the present threesided wa. fare, those most to be pitied are the native troops who have remained loyal to the Spanish rule. To-day they are entirely alone, a class by themselves, forgotten611 words
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Article261 1898-11-24 11 A Canadian Minister Speaks Out. At a banquet given at Montreal on Oct. 9 in honour of the officers of H. M. S. Talbot and Pa. las by the members of the St. |ames's Club, Mr. Tarte, the French Canadian Minister of Public Works, said As he261 words
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Article71 1898-11-24 11 A terrible tragedy is reported from Chitaldroog, north of Mysore. Two girls, nieces of Mr. Arbuthnot, Headmaster of the High School there, have committed suicide by swallowing nitric acid. The cause is supposed to be the unhappy life the girls were leading with their aunt. The71 words
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Article117 1898-11-24 11 To-day before Mr. Woodward, Ho Ah Hee was charged with lurking house trespass at the Adelphi Hotel, and with the theft of two coats belonging to Mr. Hassner. He was sent up to a court of two magistrates. A Chinaman who was arrested for snatck ing a gold hair pin117 words
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Article760 1898-11-24 11 The Hon. VV. Egerton is expected to arrive from Malacca by the S.S. S<.f*ho on Wednesday. During the absence of the hon'ble F. G. Penney, in Ceylon in connection with the Currency Note Issue, Mr. Egerton will take charge of the Treasury. A correspondent writes to760 words
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Article822 1898-11-24 12 Monday, November 21, 1898. Present His Honour the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenha-n, k.c.m.g.) the Actg Col Secretary (C. W. S. Kynnersley.) The Hon'ble the Attorney-General (W R Collyer.) the Col. Treasurer (F. G. Penney.) G. S Murray. Burkinshaw. Dr Lim Boon Keng, m.b.. cm. I822 words
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Article205 1898-11-24 12 Liquid Fuel. To the Editor. Sir, We shall be obliged if you will allow us to correct, or rather to explain, a paragraph in your yesterday's report of the trial trip of the S.S. Haliotis, which is liable to be misunderstood. You say, There is not a very large205 words
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Article33 1898-11-24 12 The following telegram has been received by the Spanish Consul at Hongkong from the Governor-General at Iloilo:— Beg clear vessels only for Cebu, Iloilo and Zamboanga; not for other ports."33 words
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Article51 1898-11-24 12 At a general meeting held on Nov. 1 8th the following gentlemen were elected as Officers of the Club for the year ending 31st Aug 1899. Hon. Sec Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstan. Hon. Treat.— Mr. R. N. Hland. Committee.— Mr. J. B. Elcum and Dr.51 words
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Article53 1898-11-24 12 The N.Y.K, liner Inaba Maru, which arrived this morning from Europe, has on board, from Havre, a complete torpedoboat destroyer, in sections, to be landed at the Naval Dockyard at Kittle, (Japan). The T.B.D. is to steam 34 knots, and will be put together by53 words
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Article68 1898-11-24 12 A correspondent writes: On the 20th inst. the Victoria Recreation Club" (B. team consisting of school boys only) played against the Phatrol Kharib Football Club" formerly known as the Golf Club h B. C." and won by two goals, and one disputed, to nil on the Darul Adab68 words
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Article307 1898-11-24 12 There seems no doubt as to the faith of the directors of the Shell Transport Company in the practical application of liquid fuel. Messrs. M. Samuel Co. have just placed an order with Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whit worth fc Co., Limited, for the construction of three large307 words
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Article1764 1898-11-24 12 Interesting Lecture at the Tanglin Club. There was a good attendance at the Tanglin Club last evening to hear the second of the series of Health lectures, when Dr. Middleton, Municipal Health Officer, dealt in an interesting manner with the x rays, one of the most popular1,764 words
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Article37 1898-11-24 12 A Chinawoman living at 38 I pper Hokien Street last night missed two boxes, between 6 30 and 7 p.m., containing clothing and jewellery valued at $130. She suspects two Macau men who live in the house.37 words
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Article269 1898-11-24 13 Och the tigers were skipping round Enggor, and playing At eating up bullocks and bonhams and men. And the hearts of the natives their left ribs were flaying I Some prayed Kill the brutes." The rest said M Amen "1 And the Government got up a mighty269 words
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Article75 1898-11-24 13 A big *scheme is on foot at Melbourne. It is proposed to secure 264 square miles of couniry i*"» Borneo for gold- mining purposes A royalty of two per cent of the gold won is to be paid to the ruling Sultan. Coloured labour is plentiful and cheap—75 words
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Article78 1898-11-24 13 There is to be a match on Thursday afternoon between a team of Singapore ladies, and a team of West Yorkshire officers. "Luck to the Ladies M They bowl us all out sooner or later, or catch us out, or get us leg before wicket, or stump us78 words
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Article298 1898-11-24 13 The Press Association's Glasgow correspondent telegraphs The Clyde shipbuilders on the Admiralty List have been asked by the British Government to tender for four battleships, one firstclass cruiser, and twelve torpedo-boat destroyers The ships will represent the best of their respective class. The battleships and the cru'ser alone298 words
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Article306 1898-11-24 13 {From our outn Ccrrespondent.i The padi is looking well and promises a good crop. Although ihe price of rice has gone down a little, yet padi planters should do well if there are no floods to spoil the padi when it is ripe and with the cleared rivers there306 words
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Article760 1898-11-24 13 A Suggested New British Naval Depot. The Far East is commanding exceptional attention at the present time; the elements of di turbance are present, the ultimate results of which it is difficult to foiecast. One of the many less »ns that the late American-Spanish war has taught760 words
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Article249 1898-11-24 13 The results of the first land sale at Kiao-chau indicate that capitalists have confidence in the future of the new German possession. The prices realised were from fifteen to twenty cents a foot, which for an absolutely new settlement, where everything has to be commenced ab initio, must be249 words
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Article797 1898-11-24 13 Sir William Martin Conway, the well-known traveller and explorer, climbed Mount Sorata to a height of about 24,000 ft. An impassable crevasse prevented the ascent of the mountain. Mr. Asquith, one of the leaders of the Oppositions, who was Home Secieiaiy in the last Liberal Administration,797 words
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Article172 1898-11-24 13 A few days ago, we (Pinang Gazette) announced that the Acting l.overnor had made an order remitting all the yen importation confiscations and fints, that the m »ney, in tact, which had been seized w«s to be returned to the re*-pective owners. We now hear that the172 words
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Article344 1898-11-24 13 Wholesale Poisoning. The event that is at present uppermost in people's muds, wiites a Muttra correspondent io ihe Rangoon Times, is the poisoning case lhat ha** just occurred. 1 shall briefly chromc'e the sad affair* On the 19' h of October one of the Depu y344 words
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Article97 1898-11-24 13 In the foil wing table, taken from the columns of the Daily News, the sum expended yearly on military and naval preparations, by modern nations, is placed opposite the annual expenditure on elementary education. As far as possible tho latest figures obtainable are given in round numbers* The97 words
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Article319 1898-11-24 13 The Hokien Chingay procession takes place to morrow and will be on a large scale. The Chinamen of all sections will be attracted, and the day will be to some extent a holiday. Messrs. Fraser and Neave's Aerated Water Department will be closed at one o'clock. Some local vessels to319 words
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Article145 1898-11-24 14 British North Borneo Wisdom. To the Editor. SIR, The Editor of that instructive publication the British North Borneo Herald says:— We regard the American action of excluding Chinese from the Philippines as foolish Sn the extreme," and thinks it will benefit B. N. B. by driving the Chinese Immigrants145 words
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Article781 1898-11-24 14 Fmi s< okf by Hongkong. f China Mail, Nov. The Inter port Rifle match opened this afternoo ihe Hongkong team fir ing off on the AssoCiation Range, Kowloon. Overhead the weather Was fine, bright at times, then (hill for a spell. Die wind was unsteady, Mewing down781 words
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Article754 1898-11-24 14 The extra P. O. S. S. Candia will leave for Penang, Colombo and London at 4 p.m. to-r'orrow. Mr. J. M Frois. who has long been connected wilh printing presses and newspapers in Singapore, died yesterday of Bright's disease. The funeral took place this morning. A754 words
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Article107 1898-11-24 14 RATAPLAN! BOUM BOUM! Says the Overland Mail: A French newspaper has lately written up the colony of Yanaon. Yanaon is on the: Godavry, some distance to the north of Pondicherry There actually is no French colonist residing there, but no less than eight salaried officials, including a governor, i chaplain,107 words
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195 1898-11-24 14 Citharista," in his v Musical Notes column in the Madras Times writes: I have fuqu nil, been asked questions as tothe preserva ion rf musical instruments in this cou oy As far such arc concerned, th climate of India is not exceptional195 words
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398 1898-11-24 14 "KEEP YOUR EYE ON ANDROMEDA" TO-NIGHT. In continuation ol •'irnshalV I Iter re the periodic meteors supposed to be the result of lhe break up of Bit la's comet, the foil wing letter to a Madras paper is of interest. The Meteoric Showers. lhe two bc'si nights '..r seeing the398 words
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124 1898-11-24 14 New York, Sept. 28th.— The Washington correspondent of the Herald sends the following As an indication that Germany has been scheming fo share in the disposition of the Philippines, the authorities have learned that, acting under instructions from Berlin, the German commander-in-chief of the Asiatic124 words
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Article167 1898-11-24 14 A most unusual sight was witnessed by crowds of onlookers at the entrance of the Tyne the other evening, half of the steamer Milwaukee being towed into the river. The Milwaukee was a fine large cattle steamer belonging to Messrs Elder, I »empster, and Co ol167 words
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Article228 1898-11-24 14 Mr. Reid (Ar not) may be considered one af il. band of pioneer* who have given us, and mainuZ our Empire— St. James Budget. ma n **i* How are we to take this, Arnot, Ls it one colossal bluff Are misstatements on the dead walls Not considered228 words
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Article498 1898-11-24 14 Writing on the Soudan in the Oct im i, ei of the "Contemp rrary Review," Mr. R, VV. Felkin discusses the important question of where the future capital ought to be. Kharioum is now in ruins, md therefore it is possible either to n f uild498 words
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Article178 1898-11-24 14 On arrival from Djambie yesterda) the S.S. Kian Ann, Capt. Casey, reported collM*ng with tongkang No. 241 on thi bth in 1. at 1030 p m in Batu Hadji passage i iie tongkang carried no lights and on sighting it the gunn. 1 blew tlie178 words
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Article1195 1898-11-24 15 The tiger drive for which great preparations have been going on for some time past, took place on Saturday, the 19th inst. The depredations of the tigers amongst the unfoitunate village folk of the surrounding kampongs for some time past, had made it necessary that1,195 words
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Article37 1898-11-24 15 Mr. W. Nanson has been nominated candidate for the vacancy in the Municipal representation of the Rochore Ward. Mr. Nanson is proposed by Mr. J. P. Joaquim and seconded by Mr. Seah Liang Seah.37 words
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Article66 1898-11-24 15 to Hongkong Telegraph.) Tientsin, November 15th. Li Hungchang is ordered to leave lor Shantung to in>pect the Hoang-ho. ibis is a decided sel-back to Russia and Li Hung-chang. 1 he Chinese troops are ordered to leave Peking. This is due to pressure from the British and Get66 words
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Article70 1898-11-24 15 The tobacco circular of Messrs. Binp-er and Herschel, Amsterdam, gives the crop of Sumatra Tobacco of 1897 at 201 >736 bales sold at an approximate average of 122 and realising fl. 37,400,000. This is the highest total value reached, except in 1893. The crop, while 10,000 bales more70 words
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Article101 1898-11-24 15 This late Deputy Executive Engineer of the Municipality of Bombay, who resigned that post for the Municipal Engineership of Singapo c, went far to fare worse. He has been actually drawing a far less salary in the Straits than in India, and the prospects in store for101 words
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Article106 1898-11-24 15 Professor Adrian Werboff, an eminent violoncellist and pupil of Davidoff, will shortly visit Shanghai, where he proposes to give one or two concerts. An amusing incident occurred at a concert given at Nagasaki recently. Alter the peiformance was over, Mir. '/erboff, bein^? unable to speak Japanese,106 words
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Article126 1898-11-24 15 Shanghai's Detaileo Score. As already announced the Shanghai team, which fired last, made only a total of 893 points in the Inter Colonial Rifle Match for 1898, as against Hongkong's 934 and Singapore's 923. We now have Irom Hongkong, by special wire to the Singapore126 words
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Article78 1898-11-24 15 (Corrected up to November 23.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/1 1 J demand i/iii Private credits 3 m/s i/iii| documents 3 m/s 2/0 credits 6 m/s 2/0 J France, demand 24 7 J Germany, demand igg| India, T. T 1471 Hongkong, demand J% dis. Yokohama, demand 3}^ pro.78 words
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Article118 1898-11-24 15 (November 23 X ln *47 5o Gambier 5.10 do. Cube No. 1 8.10 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 23 50 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 41. Nutmegs nos to the lb.) 67. do (80s to the lb) 90. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 35. Li benan Coffee 21. Tapioca, small pearl118 words
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Advertisement376 1898-11-24 15 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distnguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damron H. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl or Dysart. LLord and Lady Braye. Lord D rmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett, X C.B. Sir376 words
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Advertisement508 1898-11-24 15 SPECIAL TELEGRAM. RUSSIA AND CHINA. ALLEGED NEW SECRET TREATY. Russo-Manchurian Movement on Shan-hai-kwan. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Nov 17th, noon. The Hongkong Telegraph publishes a wire from its correspondent in 1 ientsin alleging that there has bei-n a new treaty made between Russia and China. He also states508 words
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42 1898-11-24 16 The Marquis of Lansdowne, the Secretary of State for War, has ordered the enrolment of a battalion of Chinese a thousand strong for service at Wei-hai-wei, under British Officers. London, November 19th, 1808.42 words
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Article73 1898-11-24 16 A Great Success. Nobody Killed By Occident. Stripes Not Taking Any This Time. to Singapore Free Press). Enggor Railway Station, Perak, Nov. 19th, 5 20 p.m. The arrangements for the great tiger beat at Enggor w^re most admirable. Three thou^nd beaters were engaged and 'he number73 words
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304 1898-11-24 16 THE DREYFUS CA SE. Col. Picquart to be Court- Martialled. The r< suit of thr preliminary enquiry into Col ml Pi» quart's alleged forgeiy of the Petit Bleu telegram form is lhat he is Ordered t<> he c-urt martialvd. I RAIL a/ AYS IN INDO -^HINA. A Government-Guaranteed Loan. The304 words
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213 1898-11-24 16 I ALLEGED MONEY COMPENSATION. It is believed at Washington now that pP am Wlll co »sent to the cession of the Philippines against a compensation payment of twenty-five to thirty million dollars PLAGUE AT DELAGOA BAY. The Times correspondent at Capetown wires that the213 words
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99 1898-11-24 16 The Alleged Telegram Forgery at Hongkong. Mr. Robinson Acquitted. 'Special to Singapore Free Press.) Mr VV v H °R g gong'u ong N °r- 22nd lS V*< Piano r Roblnson > of the Robinson Piano Company, who was charged with ed SeV a t! degram has been "JS ted at99 words
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Article58 1898-11-24 16 AMERICA SPAIN. A Money Compensation for the Philippines. War Indemnity to be Renounced. The Americans offer twenty million dolars for the Philippines, besides proposing a mutual renunciation of Spanish-American indemnity, and claims for Cuba. Concessions to Spanish Trade. The United States have also offered Spain to admit Spanish goods to58 words
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39 1898-11-24 16 An American Opinion. There is a party in America declaring that the policy of the United States should be the maintenance ot the v open door" in the Philippines. London, November 23rd, iBqB.39 words
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Article569 1898-11-24 16 November 23. Kongsbe, Brit, str Morris, for Saigon. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit, str., Edwards, tor Billiton and Pontianak. Malacca, Urn. str., Daly, for Teluk Anson, via ports. Kut Sang, Brit, str., Bradley, for Hongkong. Ri'BV. But. str., Bruce, for Muntok and Palembang. Calytso, Brit, str., Lowry, for Penang and569 words
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Article81 1898-11-24 16 (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press [Date of passing Anjer National ki dascription of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination.! Nov. 7 ut str t p RINS Alexandkr Duinhu Amsterdam, Oct. 1 Batavia. NOV. 9. Brit, str., Duke of Portland London, Sep. 30 Batavia. Nov.81 words
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Article386 1898-11-24 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks PAm Bank f China anajapan.Ud. g^.p,^ o,v. Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $5 Sellers. 10,000 f£ 8,584 8^584 £1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $.00 25.000 0 d Fraser and Neave Ltd. $72. 22 i000 £g£ 2 5° *00 v 6%386 words
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Article308 1898-11-24 16 Men-„f-W., Flaw and Ton. Commanders Arrived From For W b. Daphne Brit. cru.. „40 Ingram Sep. 29 Cocos Id, Other Vessels Flaes Tons Masters Arrived Fr,vm <cos, 1s Aokh Sar. ,89 Nacodah No^g Jmu ftTSE! Z" L Sf he Am^hises Out 188 Wil'iam. V j I?** I""308 words
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Article326 1898-11-24 16 Nov. 17.— Per Teresa from Gorontah.— Mr. Jacob, Mr. GoodlifT. Per Rosa Mr. Mounsey. Her Sumatra Mr. and Mrs. F, Krnest Mr Patzer, Mr. W. j. Napier. Per Lalpwra Capt. Price. Mr. Hollev, Col. and Mrs. Travers Draper, Mr. G. Sim. Per Sumatra Mrs. Leys, Master Leys, Mr.326 words
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Article101 1898-11-24 16 Nov. 18. Per Ciiusan from Yokohama.— Mr. KH. Pellew. From Hongkong. M.-ss Brown, Mr. C. Roberts, Mr. Gulirrex. Nov. 18. Per Coromandel from London. Mr. and Mrs. A Peggs, Mr. C. B. Follet, Mrs. I L. Walsh, Mr. L. Sui ton, Mr. G. Metcalfe, Mrs.101 words
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Article66 1898-11-24 16 Nov. 18.— Per Chnsan for London.— Mr. F. Hemssen. For Colombo.— Mr. and Mrs. Shrager, Mr C. T. Walker. For Penang.— Mis-, Jones. Mr. and Mrs Krnst, Sir Lionel Cox. Nov. 19. Per Coromandel for Hon^kont'.— Mr. and Mrs. R. de La Poer, Mr. and66 words
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Article36 1898-11-24 16 Nov. 24. Per Inaba Maru for H^^Kong.— Sultan and Sultana oi Serdang, Tunk Ebrahim, Tunkn Edress, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Yo ing, Mr. J. W. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Berkbjypsen and two chfMren.36 words
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Advertisement76 1898-11-24 16 VV. A. LEACH. Timber Saw-Mill Expert and Consulting Engineer. TTN DER TAKES to class Timber 10 Kurope. Hard woods for building purpose* vvharves, Ace. for local use, to specification, at low r ate Also To supply picked woods for building parpo*^, wharves and such like, at market price*, on the76 words
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