The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 8 December 1898

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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER Mh. LB9B. No. "3
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    CONTENTS.
    305 1 CONT EN TS. L.BADIWG \ki k LBS Wei-hei-wei Regiment, 353 ■Sl «\t ip» lajjA, i#i j 55 A us'i in and m ny, >#t m~m L< i«J i harlr^ Heresf«>rd, American Recruiting »i« «he Philippines,... Vs4 Tl c Future <-i the Car lines, 3 4 'I h< Future Ministry, -^-4
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    53 1 Subscrib* r-> to ihe Singapore Free Press Weekly returning horn Europe to the Strait- by any ot the mail lines are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date o' irtival in Singapi n opies will then be mailed to rm < 'hem ai the
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  • Domestic Ocrurrences
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      BIRTHS.
      34 1 On tl <• sth instant, at 9§ Middle Ru id, the wife W. MoSBBRjOBM of a daughter. On 1 instant, at Bu»-nbrae," Orange (irove Koad, the wife of Lvw rknc Wrbstbr, of a son
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      MARRIAGES.
      277 1 -hi lh< 3rd instant, .it tin* St. Andrews Cathedral, by the Yen. Archdeacon Perham, William illa r Cook, Straits Trading ('o., Ltd.. Sei*"gor, to FIORBNCS ADELAIDE, daughter of 1 Barrow, of Perth, West Australia. On the }rd November. iSgS, at St. Paul's Church, Asansol, Bengal, hy the Revd. S.
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    THE WEEK.
    470 1 I lie next mail from Europe is duo to arrive by thr N. D. L S.S Pririz Hcinrich on S.iiurday with London advices to the I 2th ult. S!u> will be followed by the MMSS. Indus on tin* 13th inst with the English mails of the 1»S h
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    31 1 Iff* "hall 11. r Prr^ tJir People's right maintain, lawed by :n Alien, r and imbribed by gam; Tf patriot Truth her i:loriou> precept^ draw, <• V<-.1 to Rr'ieion, Loyalty, and Law.
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    The Wei hai wei Regiment.
    318 1 (Dec. ist.) The Wei-hai-wei regiment of hinese will soon be mon than a namr. In addition to the commanding officer who is to have the honour of raising ihe regiment, a two-battalion one, Major BOWER, of the Bengal Cavalry, the 2nd B ttilion Wrst Riding
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    The Sulu Archipelago.
    279 1 In connection with the negotiations for the cession of the Philippines and some, or all, of their dependencies to the United States as also in reference to i the telegraphed allusions to the proceedings at the annual British North Borneo Dinner a special article contributed to the
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    61 1 Wk shall comment to-morrow on the important declaration of policy (completed today) on ihr- part ol Lord CHARLES BERESFORD al Shanghai. The importance of the matter lies in thi^ that, now that he knows his way about the north, what Lord CHARLES thinks to-day, the liri ish Government is to
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    Austria and Germany.
    550 1 AUSTRIA, oi rather the dual monarchy of Austria- Hungary, is that Moment ol the European comity whose chronic difficulties arise most frequent Iv, not so much from the accidents of hei ext-mal relations with nrioiiin.ui my powrts, as horn her own curiously complex poly -racial fabric, and
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    Lord Charles Beresford.
    393 2 Lord Ch arles Beresford. (Dec. yd THERE are U\o reasons why L >rd CHAR BERESFORD i« now coming into the p ilon of an authority on Far Eastern p«lic) 1 his t| lite apart from the gallant Admiral's own weight as a naval officer of high personal qualities and professional
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    American Recruiting in the Philippines.
    441 2 (Uec. s th.) Perhaps the most prominent feature of to-day's telegram is the statement made by Mr. Alger, U. S. Secretary (or War, respecting the projected increase in the U. S. Army. Mr. Alger recommends that recruiting for a part of the proposed army increase
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    The Future of the Carolines.
    666 2 (Dec. 6th IP there be foundation in fat for the interesting announci men! that, without dissent on the pari of lhe United States Government, Spain is negotiating the transfer of the Caroline Islan Is to Germ my, the incident may In taken as a political
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    The Future Ministry.
    190 2 (Dec. 7 1h.) From an unusually \v« 11-in formed private source wt h< ar that the health of Lord Salisbury has U>r some lime been visibly unsatisfactory, and that the impression to be got by the talk of the Clubs is thai there must be before long
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    Mr. Nanson, Municipal Commissioner.
    561 2 Faute de mteux, at any rate in the absence of another candidate, Mr. \V. NANSON has been returned on the votes of twenty-seven supporters, as Municipal Commissioner for the ward of Rochore We have already pointed out to Mr. Nanson what, among his many capable qualities,
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    Aguinaldo and the Editor.
    406 2 We have reason to believe th article from The Critic ol Not on 1 What Ameiican Should Do, 11 quo day, was written by Mr. W. 11. Read, CMC, on data derived hum various ftsuet of the Singapore Free Press on the situalion in the Philippines.
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    93 2 Tb« last monthly Medal Haodi ior Ladies for this year was played yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Stringer handed »r the best net score of 65, Mrs Saunder* and Mr*. Evans coming in next with 66, bat is these threo players were previous \v»n Miss Bradley with a net
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    THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1898.
    608 3 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 1898. Ten thousand cases of kerosine salved from the British ship Earl of Hopetoun fetched at auction yesterday, 81.78 to $2 10 per case. A severe earthquake shock was experienced at Kobe on the 13th inst Xo serious damage is reported, although th shock isaid to be
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    THE NEW GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG.
    141 3 T HE NEW GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG. i I H. L. Sii II 10 y Blake, lhe new Gover nor of Hongkong, was sworn in betore the egislattve Council immediately on his ar rival there on the 25th Nov. After taking lhe i aths Sir Henry said 1 1 1 >
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    359 3 Ladies' Prize. 'Ihe final round of this competition was layed yesterday afternoon. The heavy rain the day before made the ground very heavy, and was not conducive to low scoring. It turned out a scratch man's day. Dr. Fowlie rt nd H. Vade handed in the following
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    THE NEW BRITISH CHINESE REGIMENT.
    203 3 THE NEW BRITISH CHINESE REGIMENT. It will be interesting, observes the Pioneer, to ■cc from what classes in China Major Hamilton Bower will obtain hi** lecruts for the regiment winch he has been ordered to raise for service at Wei hai wei. The ordinary population in the eastern and central
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    POLICE AND CASUALTIES.
    308 3 A Hokien Chinaman named Wee Lock Katn, living at 37, Market-st., reports to the police that between ten o'clock last night and six this morning he missed a bundle of kain />rai valued at $311. They were in a godown next to his house, the door of
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    OUR CHESS COLUMN
    159 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." Problem No. 96 (Kennard) is solved as follows 1 R-Bi, K-Q|; 2 K-83,
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    Problem No. 100.
    21 3 By Karl Behting Riga, hlack (4 pieces). White to play and mate in I'lree move-. W'luie (5 pieces)
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    Problem No. 101.
    28 3 By P. K. Hi. >kf;. Manchester. (A Hirst P ize Problem.) lilack 10 pieces). White to play and mate in two moves. hue io pieces).
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    Game No. 108.
    284 3 Below we give two int. resting specimens ot the Hamppe-AHgaier Gambit, played t>\ correspondence between strong Russian amateurs A few years ago thi- opernn^ w,»*> more frequently played, the c being some interesting games on record in the Chess Monthly by the Ie Dt. Zuktrtott, HUschfeld and
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    Game No. 109.
    638 3 Repeat lhe nine opening moves from the first gam- White A. Kcnashkevich. Black Zybine. io B-Q3 PxP iqR-KBi Q K3(e) ii B-tk4ch K-Ki(a) 20 O Rfcch K-Oi 12 B-K3 Xt QR4 21 n-Ktsch Px*B 130-K2 B-Kis(bj 22UxRch K-B2 14 Castles BxKt 2-, T < P P-K6 isPx:^
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    515 3 (Wednesday, Nov. 30th, iBgB.) A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was hel 1 this afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were aKo present Mr. Evans, Mr. VV» Nanson, Mr. Mo^es, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Choa Giang Thyc. Messrs. Soh^i and Fort were unable to be
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    BOWLING AT HONGKONG.
    77 3 The tenth annual bowling match, Hong. koog Club v. Club Germania, has been played. For the seventh match, and onwards a challenge shield was provided. It was won then b) the German (earn, as aUo on the following occasion. The Hongkong Club won the next match with
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    GREAT BRITAIN AND THE PHILIPPINES.
    1280 4 Palawan and the Sulu Archipblago. (Globe Correspondent.) In th.- present critical condition of affairs in the Philippines it may be of some moment to inquire nto ih. interests of England in those islands. These interests are growing in China, and they wil increase year by
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    ST. ANDREWS GREETINGS.
    182 4 Yesterday I t-rnoon a telegram was received from Hoitgko To Caledonians. Singapore. ChteJ B Hongk ig Scots ••> Si »m- w is circulated among tin* most easily accessible Scotsmen i>< ihe town, and al an informal gathering ol them at the Goii lub Pavilion, ifter \V<* termination
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    THE "BACK-TO-BACK" CURSE
    310 4 THE BAC K-T O- BA CK" CURSE 1 General Wilsone Black, Administering Go Immnl of 1 1 >ngk >ng during the I mouths iul n pri to th< rrival <d Sir Henry Blake, mad< r< ference in his retiring speech in Legislative Council lo the v lllc'l I< at ure
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    THE INTER-COLONIAL RIFLE MATCH.
    179 4 The Sugi;bntei> Trophy. "One of the Hongkong Team' writes to the China Mail 1 sincerely trust Hongkong will he generous enough to contribute a third of the total amount required for a suitable Challenge Shield/ and Brownie's' suggestion of a $i subscription should meet with ready
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    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1898.
    574 4 The front of the two houses 56-7 Jalan Sultan tell into the road last evening, noone being injured. Two of the Chinamen charged with unlawful assembly at Knmpon^ Martin, where Inspector Bateman went to search for arms, hav<* been sentenced t) six weeks' imprisonment each. All
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    THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR'S JUBILEE.
    335 4 At the instance of Mr. D. Brandt th Consul for Austro-Hungaiy, a thanksgiving service was held this morning in the Lath dral of the Good Shepherd, in honour ol the golden jubilee of the reign n( n, Imperial and Royal Majesty p rani j OS( Emperor
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    BRIGADE DRILL AT TANGLIN.
    200 4 1 Ins m irning, t h** isi Bn. VV irkshire Regt. was exer is d in Brigade under thi G 0 it the Briga Ie Paradi ground i I*' irmed into I lahons of six companies icli, ti [iment was 1- awn up on the batl
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    A FRENCH PROGRAMME OF ACTION IN SIAM.
    198 4 A FRENCH PROGRAMME OF ACTION IN SIAM. What -ver the declarations of I. ikon may b< «»und to be worth, it is to see thai that journal, in it- tl igth ill as translated in ihi .^koU paper;, ha** this very curious pec ting Siam .<*> a "compel eviction froai
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    31 4 I.me- i \.i.i noticed how I tubblelield Im i>pii lies?" Penel >\- m, but that* m ihe way drop n vowel 1 s n no >i more than 1l" 1 I. <>. Li's.
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    ACCIDENT TO THE "ROSETTA."
    123 4 ACCIDENT TO THE ROSETT A." Nagasaki, Nov. 19. We are informed that tluP. O. steamer Rosetta ran ashore, inside the Ked Light, whilst entering Ihe harbour on Wednesday evening. The vessel released nselt unaided, and subsequently arrived at the P. Jc anchorage The local Dock Company's diver examined the ship
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    THE RIOTING IN SEOUL
    94 4 TH E RIOTING IN SEOUL Victory i or rm Imdbpbnobmi Club. Arrival oi H.M.S. Hsrmiokb \i Chkmulpo. Special to China Mail,) Chemulpo, Nov. 23. The rioting in Seoul is subsiding, the members of the Independent Club having proved victorious. Three Coreani were killed \n the fighl ng on Tuesday, the
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    THE CONQUEST OF EGYPT.
    23 5 FAll Rights Reserved. I BY EDWARD VIZBTELLY (War Correspondent Author of M The Reminiscences of a Bashi-Baeouk," &c.j 111.
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    A DASH FOR LIFE.
    2525 5 When I drew Goussio to the window and called his attention to my hideous disc overy, he perceived immediat. ly that in one of the burning buildings he and his wife had their horne a handsome flat only recently furnished the flames were stumping bim of
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    PAHANG CORPORATION, Ltd.
    108 5 The returns from the Pahang Corporations Mines for the month of October were as follows Sungei Lembing. Tons of stone crushed, 1,582; oxide of tin produced, 70 tons with 25 heads of stamps, running for 27 days; Working Expenses §16,250. Jeram B a tang. i i.ns of
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    SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
    255 5 Members of the Choir are asked to note that there will be no further meetings tins month, but that the choir practices will be resumed early in January, when A. C. Mackenzie's Cantata "The Bride" and other pieces will be taken up for study The Orchestra will
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    JAVA NEWS.
    517 5 {from our own Cer respondent.) Reports about the coming coffee crop in Java do not answer to the favourable expectations entertained in August. In Kediri it will be below the average on account of the untimely rains, while in Malang, the Preanger Regencies and Bezoeki only an ordinary
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    COALING THE RUSSIAN FLEET.
    32 5 The steamers Abana and Benvenue, which came in this morning and yesterday, from Barry, have large cargoes of coal on board for the Russian squadron at Port Arthur.
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    LORD CHARLES BERESFORD AT SHANGHAI.
    4911 6 Speech Vr the China Association Dinner. We give below the speech made by Lord Charles Beresford, responding to the toast of his health, at Ihe dinner of the China Association in Shanghai on the 19th inst Lord Charles Beresford, who on rising was received with
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    COLLISION IN ANJER STRAIT.
    236 7 At 5.30 p m on Nov. 23rd the British ship City of Benares, from Batavia to Delaware Breakwater, beating down the strait against a W.S.W. wind, collided with the British founnasted barque Crmigerne^ lying here at anchor The City of Brnar s tried to go about
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    TELEGRAMS.
    232 7 (Via India) Plague Doctors. 23rd 24th November. The India Office ha< called tor doctors to volunteer immediately foi plague service in the Madras presidency. The Egyptian Question. Sir Michael Hicks- Beach, speaking at Edm burgh, said he saw no reason why France shouk not unite with England in freindly
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    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1898.
    446 7 Second-Lieutenant Btdford, 26th Madras Infantry, has died at Belgaum from plague. The new assistant secretary to the Resident General, Mr. Oliver Marks, has arrived in Kuala Lumpor, from Perak. The next Monthly Missionary Meeting to be held at the Prinsep Street Chapel on Monday, the sth
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    ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES.
    296 7 The Selangor Government Gasette of the 1 8th November 1898, contains the report, dated the 28th February 1898, of the Judicial Commissioner of the Federated Malay States, (Mr. Lawrence Jackson Q c), on the work of his Court during the year 1897
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    TOPICS OF ThE WEEK.
    1359 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostrx est farrago libelli Juybnal. Sydney Smith, on being advised to take a morning walk on an empty stomach, asked innocently, "Uu whose?" There are certain people on whose stomachs the Topicist would dearly l«»ve to have a dance. As that is not
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    BUKIT MAS MINING CO.
    118 7 A meeting of the local shareholders of this Company was held at Teluk Anson recently, to consider what should be done. It was formerly decided to sink the shaft a further 70 ft. to prove the lode at a deeper level. This was to have been
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    GARRISON RIFLE CLUB.
    167 7 The full programme of the sth annual meeting of the Garrison Rifle Club, to be held at Balestier Range on Thursday next and the two following day^, shows a good list of prizes, many of them presented by local firms. On Thursday, there are thirteen events, open
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    PROM NAGASAKI TO NIKOLSKAIA.
    3655 8 By John Dill Ross. 11. Across Kyushu. It was decided that I should make our expedition across Kyushu, not to the delightful holiday region of Unzeen, with its lovely mountain scenery and climate and its hots springs, but away amongst the coal mines. Although I was
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    POLICE STRIKE IN PENANG.
    82 8 POLICE STRIKE IN PENA NG It is reported that 51 constablecorporals and lance-corporals of the p stationed in Penang have tendered their resignations, and have given notice ol withdrawal from the force The step hti b M taken by the members of Ihe conting< quartered at Pitt Street station, who
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    A DEFAMATION CASE.
    1029 9 This morning before Mr Elcum, Senior Magistrate, Archibald Allison was charged on remand with defaming the Rajah of Sarawak and others in books published in Singapore and printed at the Kirn Yew Mean press under the titles of M The Real Wreckers of a British Trade in
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    SAIGON NOTES.
    676 9 *rrom tu* o*m L'orrespottagm*.. The rains continue, hut lire not quite ot such frequent recurrence Meanwhile the rice crop is assured, and in s -me parts of the country harvesting Ins commenced, and a good crop is anticipated, sufficient, it is hoped, to keep the mi. Is running
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    GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS.
    391 9 The following days will be observed as public holidays: Monday, Dec. 26th, Tr. day 27th, and Monday, Jan. 2nd. Mr. A. H. Capper is granted thirtcc months' leave. Mr. E G. Broadrick acl as assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Councils; Mr. Michell as S D.0., Province Wellesley
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    THE PHILIPPINES QUESTION.
    604 9 11 Filipi\os Better Fitted for Srli GoTBRNNfENT THAN THE CUI4NS." Gpn»r\l Merritt'n Vikws. A cable to the New York World from Marseilles says: Major-General Wesley Merntt accompanied by Majors Stroiher and Hale, Captain Mott and Private Secretary H well, arrived at Maiseilles on the Peninsular and Oriental
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    MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1898.
    677 9 On the 23rd Nov., Lord Charles Beresford left Shanghai for Hankow. The Flower Show in 1899 will take place in March. Mr. Claud Severn (Straits Settlements) has been elected a fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute. A new and direct telegraph line from Bangkok to Saigon
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    CHINA, ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
    1770 10 An Important Interview with Lord Li. (From Our Peking Correspondent.) Our Peking correspondent forwards to us the substance of more thin one important interview he has h*d with Lord Li, the eldest son of H. E. Li Hung Chang. The tenor of the i iterviews deal
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    UNJUST WEIGHTS PROSECUTION.
    564 10 Thr Opium Farmer Fined $25. The general manager of the Opium Farm, Mr. Sect Tiang Lim, appeared on remand before Mr. Elcum this morning on a charge of having false and unjust weights in his possession. Mr. Cuscaden conducted the prosecution and Mr. Napier and Mr. Khory
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    THE PLAGUE RIOT AT SERINGAPATM.
    315 10 The Mob Fired Uj*on\ Bangalore, Nov. 19. Later news from Seringapatatn regarding yesterday's arrests of rioters and the collision with the Mysore Cavalry, gives the following details of the cmcute. After the first surprise and arrests yesterday morning, the officials left the disturbed locality, believing
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    THE JOHORE FORCES.
    68 10 By the P. &O. sS. Paramatta th P arrived on Saturday the new CommJj Johore Forces, Capt. Frederick X* Barry. Capt. Barry was for nine years or the 19th (Prince of Wales's Own) Hu s and on his retiring fn.m that r joined the Militia Artillery in
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    THE WEI-HAI-WEI REGIMENT.
    276 10 Lieut. C. M. Wood the F.rst Caitms By the Paramatta yesterday there d^Lj through to Hongkong Major HamilS Bower, who has been appointed by Majesty's Government to raise a Chin] regiment of British troops at Wei.|i a j With Major Bower was "Lieut Charles M Wood, sth5
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    CRICKET.
    387 10 This match resulted in a draw. The S. C. C. declared their innings closed when their score stood at 124 for seven wickets, and the military had made 83 for six wickets when the stumps were drawn The scores were S. C. C. R. T. Reid b Lang 30
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    SARAWAK NEWS.
    127 11 The Gazette takes exception to the statement of Mr. Allinson in the Straits Council that the Sarawak Government ever offered its copper coinage at a discount, that it has ever had on hand a large surplus, or that otdets for coins have been ever given for other than
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    THE "ILTIS" MEMORIAL.
    217 11 THE "I LTIS MEMORIAL. In the Club Co cordia at Shanghai, on the 21st Nov., the officers of the <»erman cruisers gave a dttoiei to tlwir brother officers of the other navies represent d at ibt unveiling of the lit s memonal, th Consul r body, the Municipal Council, and
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    WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL.
    485 11 A correspondent writes: On Saturday afternoon was solemnised th* marriage of Mr \V. W. Cook, St. ails Trading Co., Ku-ila Lumpor and Miss F. A. Barrow, daughter of Mr. J. Barrow, South Perth, Western Australia. The Cathedral almost succeeded in ceasing to l>ok grim. Joy bells
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    SOMETHING NEW FOR THE ZOO.
    129 11 The Zoo has become the possessor of a siamang the largest member of the tree-walking gibbon group. It was caught in the jungle of Negri bembilan, and sent over by Mr. Stanleys Flower now director of Cairo Zoological gardens, son of the president of lhe
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    WARREN GOLF SHIELD.
    32 11 The following alterations have been made in lhe conditions published on Nov. 28th. Entries Post entries. Names to be given to the Hon. Sec, Penang Golf Club. at *a
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    563 11 The monthly Medal Handicap for December was played on Saturday and resulted in a win f.» r Mr. J. Campbe-I. Scores: A. W. Stiven 4^ 45 scr >jm 88 Va f e 43 47 Qi Capt. Lewis Jones 4 s 50 6- 02 f'H H"h 47 55
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    TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1898.
    416 11 H. M. S. Archer's mails have been stopped here. She is to call at Pakhoi ..m her way south |to Singapore and will here in about a week. The Legislative Council meets on Tuesday next, at 2 30 p.m., the order of the day comprising the
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    THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
    67 11 There was no bustle and no excitement to maik the fact that a Municipal election was taking place. Mr. Nanson, proposed by Mr J. P. Joaquim and seconded by Mr. Seah Liang Seah, was the only candidate, and as at three o'clock some 39 votes had been
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    NEW YEAR SPORTS.
    217 11 A public meeting was held in the Exchange last evening to make arrangements for the usual New Year Sports. There were present, Sir Lionel Cox, Messrs. Owen, Sellar, A. G. Wright, Scoular, Rodesse, Farrop, Makepeace, Tessensohn, Ross and Hooper. Mr. Sellar moved, and Mr. Scoular seconded, a
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    HEALTH AND WATER.
    809 11 Thk Dangers of Well Watbr. At the Tanglin Club last evening, under the presidency of Sir Lionel Cox, Dr. VV. G. Ellis delivered the third of the series o f Health lectures, his subject being "Water/ The lecture was amply illustrated by means of numerous expeiiments and
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    "THE CHILDREN'S CONCERTS."
    1135 12 "THE CHILDREN'S CONCERTS. A scheme for a series of Children's Concerts/ say one concert a quarter, or a little oftener, if desired, is in preparation by the President of the Philharmonic Society. Tickets will be free, and their distribution will be regulated by the Committee of the Philharmonic Society in
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    PUBLIC LIGHTING IN RANGOON.
    69 12 The following is the report of the Sub-Commit-tee of the Rangoon Municipality appointed to report on the lighting of Rangoon, dated the 31st Oct., l8y8:— The Sub-Committee having inspected the experimental installation of oil gas lighting put down by Mr. Mansfield, decides to defer making any
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    NAVAL NOTES FROM THE NORTH
    177 12 The Nmfasmki Press of the 22nd inst. says H.M.S. Riiipolc left here yesterday for Hongkong, where her crew will be paid off and the vessel will be recom missioned. H.M.S. Algtrim left Shanghai tor Koochow on the 24th November. The L.S. cruiser Buffalo was to
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    THE PHILIPPINES.
    190 12 (Hongkong Telegraph.j A correspondent who has exceptional opportunities for ascertaining what is going on in the interior of Luzon and other islands south of Manila, reports thai a few days ago the natives of Negros, island assisted by about a thousand well armed infantrymen despatched by General Aguinaldo,
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    THE DEMONETISATION OF THE YEN.
    272 12 Perak Pioneer.) It :s eaid a notice has also been issued in Selangor whereby the yen practically becomes demonetised as from the first January next. Experimental prestidigitation with the currency is a frightfu[ thing. We know the Stale- are not responsible ex for vagarit-c ot
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      The Johore Railway.
      190 12 To tki Editor. Dear Sir, Can you or any of your numerous readers who may or may not be directly interested in the making of the Singapore Johore Railway, suggest anything which would tend to throw light on the inexplicable action of the Government when dealing with
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    A ROYAL HONOUR TO THE WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT.
    111 12 It is very pleasing to see that the Royal Family are taking such an interest in the West Yorkshire Regiment, and the follow ing announcement in the London Gazette will be received with interest by all the battalions, line, militia and volunteer:
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    LORD SALISBURY ON THE CRISISWHY WE ARE ARMING.
    523 12 At the Guildhall banquet the Lord Mayor entertained a distinguished company of guests. I'he toast*, were duly honoured, Lord Salisbury, turning to the Fashoda (Question, said the great judgment and common sense displayed by the French Government had relieved Europe of a
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    RAUB.
    116 12 The Local Secretary, the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore has received the following telegram from Kaub, dated 6th December Rough cleaning up of Battery yielded 3680 oz. Amalgam estimated quantity of some crushed being 1460 tons. At an estimate of 37 per cent gold in amalgam this
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    EXPLORATION IN THE CAREOLINE ISLANDS.
    809 12 Times.) There has quite recently returned from the C line Islands an accomplished English ex \r Mr. Frederick W Christian, who has a ver teresting account to give of his investigations th er p as well as in other island groups of the P ac
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    94 12 At four o'clock this morning a Chin shopkeeper Kang Chye, living at 54 coolen-street, was aroused by bearing his counter-box being broken open. On \ooKing down through a hole in the floor saw three armed Chinese burglar;* at work. He was afraid to go down, but raised alarm, and the
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    JAVA NEWS.
    1247 13 (Translated for the Singapore Free Press The Dutch colonial eye does not look with tolerance on any native who even attempts to look like a European, and the native in consequence sails as close to the wind as he can in his dress, but he finds th? climate
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    NAVAL AND MILITARY.
    676 13 The Edgar, cruiser, Captain H.S F. Xiblett, has had a satisfactory three boms' full -power trial in the Channel. She was inspected at Plymouth t;n i th inst., by Admiral Sir K. R Freemantle, am! will lave thi-, morning (inh) fcr Hongkong with relief crews. At Chatham
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    MR. RUDYARD KIPLING'S NEW VOLUME.
    871 13 The public will be ghd to have m;> V accessible to them in col ected form a m. ber of Rudyard Kipling's short btoriepublished here and there during a fe\ years past in contributions to various periodicals in England and America. Most people will have
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    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1898.
    718 13 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company notify that all the Bombay, lim**interrupted between Poona and Bombay, and that the traffic is likely to suiter delay. This perhaps accounts for the lateness of Reuters Teiegram today. Th» j re wa* no sitting of the Sjpreme Court to day
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    THE SINGAPORE ART CLUB.
    679 14 This unobtrusive local institution whose existence is of a curiously periodic character, hibernating for two or three years and then coiling out of its chrysalis into a new burst of butterfly. like activity, is, we are pleased to be enabled to state, once more about to
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    THE NEW YEAR SPORTS.
    195 14 A Correspondent writes On reading the proceedings of the meeting called lor arranging for the New Year Sports 1 am somewhat surprised to see the same gentle men appointed year after year on the Comm.ttee, the only change being j,, le military Why not give the
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    THE TRAIL OF THE BOOK-WORM.
    2857 14 A New Novel. The lady novelists of our day may be roughly divided into four classes: The wilfully humorous the involuntarily humorous the deadly earnest and those few but delightful writers who know how to be humorous while avoiding mere flippancy. Of the first class
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    COOLGARDIE EXHIBITION.
    172 14 The Western Australian International Mining and Industrial Exhibition wil held in March next, in Coolsrardie. Fhe object is to obtain the fullest and bv>i possible display of mining and other machinery, and of all kinds of manufactures, suited 10 tin requirements of the Colony. Full exhibits will be
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    WHAT AMERICA SHOULD DO.
    1014 15 WHAT AMER ICA SHOULD DO. (Tk§ Critic, s>h Nov Forty millions of English capital locked up in the Philippines remaining in enforced idleness for six months, gives us more than a passing interest in the pacification of those islands. It was pleisant to read in a Singapore contemporary to hand
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      A Grumble.
      374 15 fo the Editor. Dear Sir,— The Public of Singapore have a just cause for complaint. At the time correspondence on this subject was so much in evidence, the roads generally were in a better condition than they are now. Complaints are rife on all sides, comparing their present
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      Austria and Germany : the Expulsions.
      224 15 Austria and Germany the Expulsions. "To the Km tor. Sir, To anyone who has lived near the frontier of Germany and Austria, a possible explanation of the expulsion of Austrian subjects from Germany, as reported in the telegram the other day, suggests itself. The Austrian subjects in question ate not
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    BATAVIA GOLF CLUB.
    166 15 Tbe November monthly medal was played tor on Friday, 25th Nov., IS9B, when quite a large out of members took part. The result was n tie between Robertson and Mitchell, which was played off tbe next afternoon, Robertson winning by one stroke, which ould have been saved
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    MALACCA.
    342 15 iFrem our own fTerrespendent.i The first distribution of prizes to the b\«. of St. Francis" School took place on Mom! last, the Hon E. C. Hill presiding. The. were also present the Bishop of Malacc; and other clergy, and several ladies anu residents of Malacca. The Head Master, Mr.
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    EXCHANGE.
    79 15 (Corrected up to December 7.) On London. Bank 4 m/> l l ll H demand i/n^ Private credits 3 m/s 2/0 documents 3 m/s 2 1 credits 6 m/s 2 l°{\ France, demand 247. V Germany, demand 200" India,. T. T 147 Hongkong, demand i!%dis Yokohama, demand.. jj% pm.
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    PRODUCE.
    101 15 (December 1m*.... JMSO Ganibier 5.10 do. Cube No. 1 8.10 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 24. do. White, (Fair L/W= 5 „4450 Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) 67. do. (80s to the lb) 90. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 35. Liberian Coffee 22. 50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 4.75
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    REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
    254 15 MR. BALFOUR ON THE SITUATION. THE PLAGUE SPREADS. It Appears in Madagascar. Several cases of plague have occurred at Tamatave, Madagascar. THE POWERS IN CRETE. WHO IS TO BLAME FOR FASHODA. READY FOR WAR IF NECESSARY. Mr. Dalf'Ur, speaking at a meeting at Brist 1. >aid that the
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    AUSTRIA AND JAPAN.
    65 15 Commercial Treaty Passed. The Austrian Upper House has also passed the commercial treaty with Japan BRITAIN AND THE WEST INDIES A Free Grant-in-Aid. The British Government is making a free > grant-in-aid to th<? distressed colonies in the West Indies. It is believed thai the amount of
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    AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
    75 15 AUSTRIA AND GERMANY. A SUDDEN GRAVE DIFFICULTY. ALLEGED EXPULSION OF AUSTRIANS FROM GERMANY. Speech of the Austrian Premier. THREATENED AC I lON BY AUSTRIA. A great sensation has been caused both in Germany and Austria by a declaration made by the Austrian Premier, Count Thun in the Reichsrath to the
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    THE DREYFUS CASE.
    162 15 The Basis of Military Tribunals. Senate Adopts a Motion For Public Investigation. Minister cf War Opposes. The French Senate has adopted a motion extending to military tribunals, for the abolition of secret examination. M. de Freycinet opposed to this an amendment making an exception in cases of
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      203 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 01 Dysari. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D rmer. Lord Cecil Lord -^alletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett, K.C.B. Sir Francis
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    PARLIAMENT.
    222 16 (Parliament assembles on February 7th THE CANDIA MASSACRES. A Surgeon's Gallantry Rewarded. The Victoria Cross. Surgeon William J. Maillard, M.D., has been given the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry shown during the Candia massacre. jJSSF: MaiUar H.M.S. Hazard, and showed great gallantry in V nding to and bringing Off
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    SPAIN, THE UNITED STATES & GERMANY
    70 16 SPAIN, THE UNITED STATES GERMANY THE DFSTINYOF THE CAROLINES. Alleged Transfer to Germany. The Times correspondent at Washing. ton telegraphs that Spain is negotiating the sale of the Caroline Islands to Germany. THE ATTITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES. It is believed that the United States Government will not object to
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    THE U. S. PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE
    106 16 THE U. S. PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE The Nicaragua Canal. President McKinley's Message declares that the construction of the' Nicaragua tjanal, with American control, is indispensa. «de. duced into Congress nest March, will be the „ai.nnal American measure. ■American Trade and China Ports in Foreign Hands. Referring to China, he claims a
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    THE POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES. A FORECAST OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS.
    226 16 THE POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES. A FORECAST OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. A forecast of President McKinleys Message to Congress states that it does not define any policy for the new colonies of me United States, hut urges Congress to deliberate earnestly on that suhj-cT. The American Army. The address
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    SIR CHARLES MITCHELL.
    24 16 Sir Charles Mitchell, Governor of 'the Str.its Settlements, and Lady Mitchell, Will star., for Singapore on Wednesday. London, ,th December, iBgS
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    CLEARANCES.
    655 16 December 7 Hong Wax, Brit, sir., Setters, for Pakan, via ports. Giang Ann, Brit, str., Dunlop. for Batavia and Samarang. Singapore. Brit. str.. Gray, for Bangkok. Boh mo, Brit, sir., Dmsdale, for Bangkok. Rem. (bit. str., Bruce, for Muntok and Palembang. Ma. acca, Brit, str., Daly, for Teluk Anson,
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    SHARE LIST DECEMBER 7th, 1898.
    393 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2% Nominal, f 2,000,000 450,968 iqq 8 7 /2 c T> Deferred. £5 Buyers. 2^ Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $5 Sellers. 10,000 f£ B's8 '5 S 4 8,584 £1 Oear Water Dairy Farm
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      42 16 MARINE HOTEL, MRNADO, CELEBES. OITUATED in a healthy part of the Town, in the immediate vicinity of the commercial centre, the Docks, and the Government Offices. English and French spoken. A runner attends all steamers. W. van VELDHOVEN,— Proprietor. Dec 8 22.12
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      660 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-WB. Fla*s and Tons Con mandeTT Arrived P rora Pof w )aphne Bnt. cru., 1 140 Ingram Sep. 2 q Cocos Ids bATELL.ET Dot. Col Navy go Poroekhuyson Nov. 27 Indra^ire' Indiaifir.' Other Vessels Flaes Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For 'wt-. Amhrbst Bnt. 108 Rozells Dec.
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      239 16 hard, Mr. S. N. Lyce. From Penan^.— Mr and Mrs. Savers Sir Lionel Cox, Mr. R.J, Wilkinson. Passengers Left by the Mail. Her. 5. Per Psrramattm for HonylvoMr. E. H. Ondaille, Mr. imhon, Mr. C. J Hame son. Mr. J. L. Brtskett. For Shanghai.— Mr. Geo. H. KingsweH. For Yokohama.
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