The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 29 December 1898
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1898-12-29 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29th. 1898. No. s<H>18 words
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Article113 1898-12-29 1 Tin $49 25 Gambier 5.15 do. Cube No. 1 B.ro Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 24 do. White, (Fair L/W= 5 40. Nutmegs 110s to tl e lh.j 67. do. (80s to the 1b) 90. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 35. Li ben. in Coffee 22. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair113 words
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Article45 1898-12-29 1 PAiN be had a*. 96, Waterloo Street, on moderate terms. Large and airy rooms. Stabling attached. Sept 1 15.10 uc. Letter Postage between the Straits and most parts of the Brit sh Empire is now id., or four cents, per half oz.45 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article38 1898-12-29 1 At Sherwood Cotiage, Anson Road, Penang, on the 22nd instant, the wife of D. Graham, cf a daughter. On the 22nd inst., at Belfast, Ireland, the wife of Captain E. A. Herbert, Inniskilling Dragoons, of a daughter.38 words
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Article52 1898-12-29 1 On the 21st instant, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Ven Arch. Perham, Victor Louis, third son of the late Jame^ L. Neubronner, of Singapore, with Charlotte LouiSft, eldest daughter of R. V. Boswell, of Singapore. On the 21st instant, at Lelant, Cornwall, Mrs. MARO4RKT Ulanchb Trkwekke. Aged 75.52 words
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Article398 1898-12-29 1 The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the P. O. S.S. Bengal on Saturday with London advices to the gth inst. She will be followed by the N. D. L S S. Prinz Heinrich on the Bth prox., with the English mails of the loth398 words
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Article76 1898-12-29 1 (Corrected up to December 28.) On London. Bank 4 m/s l l ll i demand i/ii| Private credits 3 m/s 2 l°t\ documents 3 m/s 2/0^ N credits 6 m/s 2/oJ France, demand 247^ Germany, demand 200 India, T. T 147 Hongkong, demand pm Yokohama, demand 34% pm. JAVA,76 words
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Article, Illustration311 1898-12-29 1 Here sha'l the Pre«>s the People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Mere patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Pto!c«1 to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Dec. 22nd With reference to the Penang volunteer movement, which is now shaping itself more on the original311 words
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Article521 1898-12-29 1 There is a curious, in part an amusing, contrast between the present arrival of Prince GEORGE of Greece in Crete in December 1898, and the mission of the same young gentleman in February, 1897. Then Prince GEORGE went to Crete practically as a filibuster, to head the revolting521 words
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254 1898-12-29 1 (Dec. 23rd.) The public meeting at Penang at which it was resolved "that a Volunteer Corps for service in the Settlement of Penang be enrolled as soon as possible" appears to have gone off with marked success. From the remarks of speakers at the meeting254 words
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226 1898-12-29 1 A very interesting incident is reported from Peking. Lady CLAUDE MacdONALD, supported by all the other ladies of the Foreign Diplomatic Body, has had an interview with the Empress DOWAGER. It is not too much to say that perhaps the regeneration of China may226 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement378 1898-12-29 1 r i^\ \x t c 'vt Tc? Prince George, 401 Penang and the Volunteers Ordinance,... 401 The Empress and the Ministers' Wives,... 401 Illegal Tampering with the Jury List, 402 How Volunteer Exemption Works, 402 The American Pacific Cable, 402 Spain's Dark Future, 402 Public B dies and Publicity, 402378 words
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274 1898-12-29 2 WE understand that at the recent revision of the Singapore Jury list, with respect to the name o! one person to which the initials E. V. (efficient volunteer) were appended, >uth initials, conferring one year's exemption from jury service, were struck out <n the274 words
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Article359 1898-12-29 2 (Dec. 24th.) In connection with the working of jury exemption for the all tted proportion of efficient volunteers, not to exceed 10 per c ent. of the Jury list, and in any case to be fixed from time to time by ri.E. the Governor (it stands359 words
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Article262 1898-12-29 2 (Dec. 27th.) THE new American-Pacific cable, which, from to-day's telegram, is evidently soon to be taken in hand, will most likely be an expensive one. Starting from San Francisco it will probably run to Hawaii or the Sandwich [stands, a distance, roughly, of say 2,200 mile-, from262 words
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Article355 1898-12-29 2 W E are not yet done with the pathos of S am, defeated in war. deprived, properly anil o( necessity, of possessions she could not administer, and agitated by all the premonitions ot coming internal convuU sion. On one human figure the penalty of disaster has converged,355 words
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Article437 1898-12-29 2 THE Kuala Lumpor Sanitary Board has inserted a clause in the proposed rules for the conduct of its business, reserving power to the Board to exclude the public from Board meetings whenever it may be deemed advisable. Our Selangor contemporary protests against this as an infringement437 words
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Article524 1898-12-29 2 (Dec. 28th EVER since the three fatal cases of plague at Vienna, the introduction of the disease being really due to the importation of the bacillus for purposes of research, Europe has been getting nervous as to the possibility of the disease insidiously getting a fooling524 words
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Article535 1898-12-29 2 In VAvenir du Tonkin under the heading La Provocation de I'Angleterre in reference to the British Ambassador's recent speech to the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris, comes to the conclusion that l< Britain wants war, at any price. 1 It then goes on thus to535 words
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Article449 1898-12-29 3 France on Hainan— And After. It is just a year ago since we prevented* by a premature exposure, a design of France on Hainan. That design is still harped upon in the Saigon and Tongking press. But if it ever be allowed to take effect it will be only through449 words
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Article303 1898-12-29 3 Mr. hgerton comes back Irom his Australian tour early in March. H.MS. Grafton and the U.S. cruiser Raleigh are at the wharves taking in coal. The Choral Evensong arranged for Christmas Eve at St. Andrew's Cathedral will not be held. A Malay who used criminal force303 words
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Article670 1898-12-29 3 Mr. Chesney Duncan in his interesting contribution in yesterday's Free Press treating of the International Law bearing on the subject, has omiited to mention two most important points that conclusively recognize the belligerency of the Filipinos both by Spaniards and Americans. 1 he first is, that the670 words
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Article110 1898-12-29 3 Phya Sukhum Nai Winit, a chief commissioner of Siam, is to leave for Calcutta at an early date to receive on behalf of His Majesty the relics of Buddha which the Government of India is offeiinjj to His Majesty. The relics were discovered in January last by110 words
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Article68 1898-12-29 3 A number of lawn tennis matches were arranged during 1898, the results of which are as follows Single Handicaps B. Stoker; J. L. Hurt T. T. Bumpus. Dou le Handicap Seife and Sucrmondt. C'hampionship J. L. Butt (for the second time.) Toko Match Burt, Myrtle Co. (for68 words
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Article, Illustration721 1898-12-29 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at ches e, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." Problem No. 102 (Duclos) is solved as follows I K-87, P-K^; 2Q-K2,721 words
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Article423 1898-12-29 3 The unfinished game Vienna v. St. Petersburg (White to play), stands now as follows White (7 pieces)— K at KKt2 ;R at QB4 Bat QKti pawns at QR2, KB4, KKt3, KR2. Black (7 pieces)— K at KBi RatO2 BatQß6; pawns at KR3.KB2.QKtS, 0R2." A minor piece generally draws423 words
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Article54 1898-12-29 3 This body met at Kuala Lumpor on Dec. 17th. A motion was made calling on the Government to appoint a medical officer for the coast district, where there were 32 European estates and 2,500 coolies. Another motion called for some revision of the present system of summoning54 words
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Article307 1898-12-29 3 An excellent suggestion is made in the Morning Post by Mr. Clai k Russell, the novelist and champion of Merchant Jack. Inspired by reading Mr. Rudyard Kipling's articles on the Navy, which are as accurate (according to a naval officer of Mr. Russell's acquaintance) as "if Rudyard307 words
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Article200 1898-12-29 3 A New Fighting Addition For Foreign Service. A Reinforcement of a Hundred Thousand Men. A new Army Order of importance is that establishing a Special Service Section of the Militita composed of two classes, each liable for service abroid, in the event of war. Section200 words
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Article85 1898-12-29 3 Mr. G.J. Penny, is about to be appointed Travelling Inspector for the Straits Trading Company and will be succeeded by Mr. Tatlock as Manager of the Kinta branch. Three Chinese early this morning boarded a tongkang at anchor off Telult Ayer and stole a bag of pepper value- $12 and85 words
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Article1227 1898-12-29 4 (Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1898.) The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon, Mr. Gentle pre" siding. There were also present Col. Pennefather, Mr. Th. Sohst, Mr. W. Evans, Mr. H. Fort, Mr. Moses, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. Finance.1,227 words
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Article138 1898-12-29 4 It is a well-known fact that the Nippon Vusen Kaisha has been engaged since the tenth session of the Diet in trying to secure a special subsidy from the Government lor the Company's European and American lines. Unfortunately! however, owing to dissolutions of the Diet and138 words
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Article160 1898-12-29 4 Tuesday, 27th December, iSgB. Ist Riict' to start at J*JO p.m., sharp. Committee. Unktl Suleiman, Inchi Mustapha, Syedlaafar, Unku Othman, Or. Alex. Bremner, J.I Ker K-q., and the 'Judges and Ifandieappo <. Dato Dalam, Dato Amar, Capt. F. I), ftany. Starter. (apt D.uid. Clerks of Scales160 words
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Article288 1898-12-29 4 A former Singaporean known in financial circles, writes in a private letter: Pahang Corporation have declared a dividend of 2\ per cent, and £3,100 forward and now the market is going for Kabangs, a strong clique having formed a syndicate to buy the shares and put them up. Shelford has288 words
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Article1233 1898-12-29 4 Wrom our own Correspondent.} The newly formed company called the Societe de Navigatio n en Cock in -Ch ine, t o provide a line of local steamers to serve the eastern coasts of the Colony, appears to be meeting with some success. In addition to the ordinary needs1,233 words
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Article91 1898-12-29 4 A one club mat h, medal handicap play, tor two prizes presented by Mr. F. T. Koelle was playe«i on Friday, 1 6th December, 1898. With recent heavy r^ins the ground was soft, and the grass long, which accounts for the high scores. A. Mitchell 54 1091 words
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Article161 1898-12-29 4 The Avenir du Tonkin suggests that the British need not crow s-j much about the French wittuli iwtl from the Upper Nile, as scarcely two years a^o r he British themselves hid to retire before the French on the Upper Mekong. That is one way161 words
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Article165 1898-12-29 4 The Rev. G. K Candlin, writing in the "Open Court," says it is a proof of the high degree of elaboration to which fici >n literature in China has been carried that most of their novels are thickly interspersed with poems of all orders of merit. No165 words
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Article205 1898-12-29 4 11 An unemployed Chinaman to-day admitted (hat he had enticed a girl from the colony for the purposes of immigration and he was sentenced to four months' hard labour.'' (There seems to be an obscure euphemism lurking around somewhere in the above, from a Hongkong paper.) Further evidence was taken205 words
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Article719 1898-12-29 5 Shasi Convention between China and Japan has been ratified. H. M.S. Grafton will probably leave on Tuesday for Hongkong, taking in tow the dreager St. Enoch for Wei-hai-wei. The classes at St. Joseph's Institution were closed from yesterday afternoon for the Christmas and New Year vacation.719 words
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Article2150 1898-12-29 5 Annual Prize Distribution. The annual prize distribution in connection with the Raffles Boys' School took place yesterday afternoon, the Right Reverend Bishop Hose performing the ceremony of distribution. The large Schoolroom, which was well filled with the pupils of the Institution and a large gathering of parents and2,150 words
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518 1898-12-29 5 THE EMPRESS DOWAGER OF CHINA AND THE FOREIGN MINISTER'S WIVES. Special to Hongkong Telegraph.) Thr Empress Dowager's Reception. Tientsin, December 15th. The Empress Dowager received the wives of the foreign Ministers on Tuesday. Lady Macdonald acted as spokeswoman and the Empress Dowager was most hospitable. The Emperor was present and518 words
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Article63 1898-12-29 5 Play for the Championship of the Club will take place in January next. Entries close on January 7th, and may be made in writing to the Hon. Secretary or on the list posted at the Club. 2. Play for the Gold Medal to be competed for63 words
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Article92 1898-12-29 5 During the absence of the G.O.C. from Dec. 25th to Dec. 27th, the command of the station will devolve upon Lt.-Col. Chippindall, R.E. Mr. Key worth, who is in charge of the extensions at the filter beds in Bukit Timah Road, reports to the Police that on going to the92 words
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4015 1898-12-29 6 REPORT ON THE FORTIFICATION OF PORT ARTHUR AND ITS VICINITIES. By a Director of the Grusen Arms Company and ex-Lieut. General of the German Army. [The following report, received from our Special Correspondent, was drawn up shortly after the Japanese were bought out of Liaotung and evacuated Port Arthur with4,015 words
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Article49 1898-12-29 6 (Sperial to Daily Press. Shanghaij <6th Dec. A Chungking wire states that Peter Rijnhart, travelling in Thibet with his wift*, disappeared on the 261 h September. It is believed he was muidered by robbers. His vvif^ ai rived at Tachienlu on the Joth November.49 words
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Article73 1898-12-29 6 P. AND O. STSAMBR "BfttMDlSt" DtMAGBD. Ihe P. and O. Company at Hongkong are in receipt of a telegram that at one o'clock on Tuesday morning the J -ipanese steamer Yaycyama ran into the P, and 0. steadier Brindisi, while she was lyiiw a t73 words
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Article125 1898-12-29 6 with the approaching relief ol the V. Yorkshire Regiment, by the Kings Own from Hongkong, Singapore is to revert oner more to a three-years' station. The Knniskillings, the Buffs, the 82nd (I* W. V.), the 58th (Northamptons), and the 10th (Lincolnsj were all here for two or three125 words
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Article232 1898-12-29 6 Roman Catholii At the Cathedral of the (ioml Shepherd on Christmas Eve, Vespers will begin at 10-30 p.m., and the pontifical high mass by the Right Rev. Bishop Fee will be at midnight. At this service, Mozart's [2th Mass with full orchestral accompaniment, will be sung. On Christmas232 words
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Article142 1898-12-29 6 A fe male child, a Malay, died of MM Ipox tiii> morning at No. 729 (iaylam; In connection with the New Year Sports 1 which are to be held on Jan. 2nd, on thf Recreation Club Ground, arrangements have been made for the Gymnastic 1 roupt of the Prince of142 words
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Article123 1898-12-29 7 OIR COLLFXTIVE MUNICIPAL VVISDOM. To the Editor. Dear Sir,— Does any unit of our collective Municipal wisdom ever wend his haughty way along Boat Quay between the hours of 10 and 5 If „<*. pray bring your influence to bear. A sight of the filth in the roads, the123 words
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Article339 1898-12-29 7 Shanghai, December 18. The news from the Yankee is that Count de Bezaure, the French Consul-General, has returned to Nanking where the cruiser Descartes is still anchored. It is surrrrs. «d that despitr the brave front presented last week by the Viceroy Liu Kun-yih to339 words
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Article342 1898-12-29 7 In a recent schoolboy essay this appears Mr. Gladstone was the author of a great number of works, principally theological and scientific; lie devoted his leisure to political intrigues. (Observant boy that.) Sim Tiong Teng, living at 252 Northbridge Road, on returning to his house last night heard some one342 words
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Article727 1898-12-29 7 We wish our readers all the seasonable joys of a truly Merry Christmas. 'I lie s S Poh Ann was docked at New Harbour yesterday afternoon. Owing to indisposition Kiamil Bey, late Consul General for Turkey at Batavia, had to postpone his departure by yesterday's homeward727 words
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Article1433 1898-12-29 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. Tis Christmas Eve, and the Topicist is meditative. Like the deathchamber of Raminagrobis, his mind is already full of devils." Blue devils,— pray observe the colours. There was a sweet medieval belief that the Eves of Saints-days and1,433 words
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Article347 1898-12-29 7 Commander O. W. Farenholt, U.S.N., of the U. S. S. Monocacy, is to be relieved at the end of this momh by Commander Geo. A Micknell, U.S.N., who is now on his way here in the Coptic. Paymaster Peterson has just been relieved by Assistant Paymaster347 words
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Article2307 1898-12-29 8 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By V. Yokohama. There are no very salient points about Yokohama at the first glance. There is the usual Bund and a lot of streets composing the business quarter of the town. But it is a most extraordinary place nevertheless. The principal hotels2,307 words
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Article246 1898-12-29 8 The news has come down from Perak that Mr. Fred Weld has succeeded in bagging his first elephant. He and Mr. H. C. Barnard went out together in Kinta, near Batu Gajah, and came up to a ht-rd <>f six elephants. Thinking that there might be more246 words
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Article230 1898-12-29 8 Minute or Inspeitor of S< hools The annual inspection of the Raffles Institution commenced on October 3rd and was concluded (except for a few extra subjects) on October nth. The papers set were simultaneous and identical with those set in the Anglo-Chinese and in the St. Joseph's Institution.230 words
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Article239 1898-12-29 8 To the Editor. DEAR Sir, Is it not possible that your printer has made a mistake and substituted 26th for 25th I feel sure it must be so, for who could enjoy Christmas Day knowing their greetings fron the Dear Home Folk were lying in the Post Office239 words
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Article205 1898-12-29 8 (Special Telegrams to the N. C. Daily iWws.'j Chungking, 91)1 December.— Owing to the continued refusal of Yvi Man-tze to hand over Father Fleury to the mandarins, JenTaotai of thib city has petitioned Viceroy Kuei to give ordeistothe troops to begin active operation against the rebels at once.205 words
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Article167 1898-12-29 8 The following -tory, if no>i vero is at 1 ast ben trovato It is related lhal a certain water logged pontoon witi.in a huudre 1 miles of tlir Square got ingloriously full and sink to the bottom. Heroic efforts were made to pump it out. i167 words
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Article63 1898-12-29 8 H.M.S. Sandpiper is reported as having undergone her first steam trial at Hongkong. The following conversation overhead recently concerning this somewhat unique but useful craft Conservative hinam in Hi yai B'lon^ alia same licksha, no b'long junk. Reformer My savee he Englishman talkee makee bath machine. Spose you63 words
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Article47 1898-12-29 8 The Hon. John Barrett, late U.S. Minister to Siain, who has been the guesl of Sir Nicholas Hannen for a few days since his return from Peking, is now ab ;ut to make a trip to Japan by the Doric, and will return to Shanghai in January.47 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous89 1898-12-29 8 CALENDARS. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of various handsome and useful blotters and calendars from the following firms Me?s*< Powell Co. (the Lancashire); ihe Criterion Press, Penang (with English ,iid I hinese dates) X\v Borneo Co. Ltd (Standard Life Assurance Co.) The Yost Typewriter (Messrs. Kelly and Walsh); The89 words
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Article1457 1898-12-29 9 KFrom eur §wn Cerrespendent.} At Sourabaya news has been received that on the night of the last day of November a heavy shock of earthquake was again felt at Amboina. Everybody ran out of the house, but happily the damage was confined to that different inhabitants of Amboina1,457 words
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Article286 1898-12-29 9 The Viceroy gave a grand and most cordial reception to Lord Charles Beresford upon his arrival in the Nanshui the reception being such as would be given to a Prince of the reigning dynasty were one to visit Nanking. Lord Charles was to inspect this forenoon the286 words
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Article51 1898-12-29 9 A Straits-bom Chinese known as Apah was yesterday sentenced to three months imprisonment by Mr. Wolferstan for stealing billiard balls from a saloon in Malabar Street. He has two previous convictions. This morning th<* Marquis de Goyzueta, the Consul General for Italy, called on board H. M.S. Archer in the51 words
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Article671 1898-12-29 9 Monsieur Blanchy, the Mayor of Saigon, was a return passenger by the Laos from Marseilles. Among the passengers by the mail Mr. C. Thorne, proprietor of the Bangkok Times, who has been to Europe on a holiday. He leaves for Bangkok on Thursday. Mr. E. R.671 words
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Article650 1898-12-29 9 Singapore Wins By Eight Wickets. The cricket match between Singapore and Penang began at Penang on Dec. 23rd, the morning being nice and cool and the wicket in fine order. Penang won the toss and elected to bat, Leach and D. A. M. Brown opening the650 words
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Article19 1898-12-29 9 Singapore v. Penang. A telegram has been received that Singapore scored two goals against one scored by Penang.19 words
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Article76 1898-12-29 9 Dr. Fowlie Wins the (.'hmi fionship. A telegram has been received from Penang saying that play in the Straits Championship and \\\r. Warren Shield Competition at Penang on the 26th resulted as follows Dr. Fowlie 87 J. B. Robertson gi D. A. M. Brown 93 Mackay 9376 words
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Article37 1898-12-29 9 The dredger St. Enoch, Captain Morris, bound for Wei-hai-vvei, came in this morning at three o'clock and went to the wharf to coal. She leaves for the North this evening in tew by H. M. S. Gtafton.37 words
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Article114 1898-12-29 10 We are informed that the wise policy, recently adopted by the Siamese government, of placing the Malay provinces of Saul and Purlis under the administration of the Kedah authorities has already borne good fruit. Chinese pepper-planters and traders are flocking to the districts mentioned, and the general114 words
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Article92 1898-12-29 10 There have been good houses at this popular show during the holidays. A special programme was arranged for Boxing Night, the chief features of which were a comic knock-about by Benham and Rogers a double trapeze act by the D'Altons, a toe solo dance by Miss Florrie West92 words
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Article447 1898-12-29 10 Thb Wei-hai-wei Garrison. The officers selected by the War Office to raise and train a native regiment for the garrison at Wei-hai-wei. leave London on 15th of next month to join Colonel Bower, the officer in command. Colonel Bower is well known as a traveller in Thibet,447 words
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Article215 1898-12-29 10 Rest v. S. C. C. (2nd XL) Played on the Esplanade yesterday, the S. C. C. winning by 134 to 72 runs. The scores were THsRfT \V. Dunman b Simon 5 J. A. K. Glennie b Ker o A. Morrison c Wolferstan b Ryall 14 C. G. Broadnck b215 words
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Article521 1898-12-29 10 The news of the victory of Vanitas in the Viceroy's Cup at Calcutta yesterday, called forth the warmest cheers when the news was announced in the Pavilion last night. On Sunday a wire was received that Vanitas won the Trial Stakes easily, and a later telegram521 words
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68 1898-12-29 10 H. M. S. cruiser Mclphomcne, Capt. Chisholm Batten, from Colombo, convoying the dredger .S7. Enoch, which is to go to Wei-hai-wei, arrived at Penang at 1 1 p m., on the 23rd. She was to leave again lor Rangoon. The St. Enoch came down68 words
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Article294 1898-12-29 10 The Christmas services at St. Andrew's Cathedral were attended by large congregations throughout the day. The Cathedral had been very prettily decorated, by a committee of ladies, with tropic A foliage and plants kindly lent from the Botanical Gardens for the occasion. The music under the direction of Mr Buckley294 words
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Article708 1898-12-29 10 The Siamese gunboat Coronation, which brought the Count of Turin to Singapore, left yesterday afternoon on her return to Bangkok, Captain Webster, of the British steamer Glenturret, from Moji, reports very strong N. E. monsoon and high following sea weather dull and overcast for eight days.708 words
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Correspondence.
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Article293 1898-12-29 10 Poisoning." To the Editor. SIR, It was with much satisfaction that I read in your issue of 24th inst. that Mr. Matthews' cook had been committed to the Assizes. I was astonished to find that in Mr. Cuscaden's case his cook was discharged, because no motive could be proved. (By293 words
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Article564 1898-12-29 10 The annual school childrer's treat in the Town Hall last night was certainly a record. There were over 700 children present, and how room was found lor all of them to amuse themselves, as they undoubtedly did, was a mystery. They were distributed in various places, their564 words
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Article18 1898-12-29 10 Mrs. Sweet Isn't it stran K e that Harrv will the case.- P muSt be anotller S*rl in18 words
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Article1791 1898-12-29 11 The chief speeches at the annual North Borneo Dinner held on the 29th Nov., which was well attended are given below :-ll Mr. \V. C. Cowie who was loudly cheered, remarked that on a previous occasion he said that without guests these dinners would be mere1,791 words
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Article211 1898-12-29 11 A short story reaches ib from the Fort which may h t\<- some bearing on Tod Sloan's method of riding. A succulent steak Weighing fully a qua-ter of a pound was reposing O n a h arrack-room Uible. Die owner left the room for an211 words
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Article225 1898-12-29 11 Our Government are offered another chance ot being a little previous with a score if they are game to take advantage of it. News roaches us from what we believe to be good Chinese sources that Russia has been demanding the inclusion of the Miao-Tao225 words
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Article326 1898-12-29 11 (Asian.) What to drink is a problem thn has often agitated sportsmen. At this moment we do not include fishermen in this category, as we all know they do not particularly stand on the order of their drinks, as long as there are plenty of326 words
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Article1697 1898-12-29 11 (Via Australia.) The Daily News says that the hostile military evidence has strengthened the case in favour r>f Dreyfus. It is anticipated that the trial of Dreyf by court-martial will be declared to have be irregular, and that the verdict of the Court u\ Cassation1,697 words
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Article362 1898-12-29 11 In connection with Dw Fowlie's views on 1 Exercise" in the tropics, and his opinion that there several forms of exercise more suitable than walking, the following (from the Globe) will be read with interest On late years the disinclination displayed by people, both in town362 words
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Article179 1898-12-29 11 Saturday next, being the last day of the year, at 7 p.m. there will be a special service in the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. The service will conclude with the singing of the Te Deum and the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The high mass on the morning of179 words
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Article543 1898-12-29 12 A meeting of the Straits Settlements Association was held at the offices of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company on the 30th ultimo, when there was a very good attendance of members present. Mr. W. Adamson, C.M.G., the chairman of the Association, presided. The C.D.O. The first business543 words
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Article207 1898-12-29 12 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle was under orders to proceed to Penang this evening with His Honour the Officer Administering the Government, but we understand that Sir Alexander has abandoned his intention of meeting H. E. the Governor at Penang. To-nip,ht is the Installation Meeting of Lodge Zetland in the207 words
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Article196 1898-12-29 12 The Siamese gunboat Coronation, conveying H. R. H. the Count of Turin from Bangkok, arrived in the roads on Sunday night. The Count and his A.D.C. are the guests of the Italian Consul General and Madame de Goyzueta, and they will leave on Friday morning by196 words
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Article994 1898-12-29 12 The Viceroy's Cup. The Betting. Kedavnm Backkd with Frbbdom. Calcutta, Dec. 14. Two to one against Leonidas; four to one against Keenan six to one against Vanitas seven to one against Gluten ten to one against Tom, Sprightly, Redavni, fifteen to thirty to one against all others. After994 words
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Article1000 1898-12-29 12 (Via Ceylon.) London, Dec. 12. The Washington Cabinet denies that the sale of the Philippines by the United States is even contemplated. The Ottawa correspondent of The Times telegraphs that it is expected that next Session of the Canadian Parliament will impose a duty on tea of five cents1,000 words
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Article40 1898-12-29 12 The French transport Colombo came in this morning from Saigon with troops and she will leave to-night for Marseilles. The Spanish transport Montserrat arrived this afternoon from Barcelona en route to Manila, where she is to embark troops for home.40 words
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Article379 1898-12-29 12 THE VICEROY'S CUP. A Win for "Vanitas." By Special Telegram to the Singapore Free Press. Calcutta, Dec. 26th, 4 16 p.m. The result of the Viceroy's Cup is that Vanitas was first, Keenan second, Leonidas third, Cinder Ellen fourth. Yanitas won in a common canter by five lengths.379 words
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Article188 1898-12-29 12 The following is the exact position of the reef upon which the ill-fated ship Abana struck, near Labuan, in the early part of December.— Brunei Cliffs S 54" W Pelong Rocks, S 35 C W Puala Dahat (highest point) N 59 0 E: Biarong Island "just on"188 words
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Article184 1898-12-29 12 Members of the Singapore Philharmonic who have not received their tickets for the Orchestral Concert on Thursday next should communicate with the Hon. Sec, c/o Free Press, sending their subscriptions if these have not been already paid S^ats may be reserved at the Robinson Piano Co. The midnight mass at184 words
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Article237 1898-12-29 13 Perak v. Singapore. to Singapore Free Press.) Taipeng, Dec. 27th, 1898. The Cricket Match between Singapore and Perak was commenced on Monday. The weather on Monday in the morning 8 fine, though it was showery in the a!t( rnoon. The wicket was in excellent order. Hie237 words
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Article92 1898-12-29 13 Fhb Pbnamo-Sikoapori Challenge Shield. (By Telegram.) This match was played yesterday, and resulted in a win for Singapore SCORIS. j. B. Robertson o Dr. Kerr 2up F°wli« o I). A. M. Brown 2up H. Vade o L. C Brown 4up V Mackay gup K. Yeats o O 192 words
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Article170 1898-12-29 13 S. C. (2nd XL) r. N.C.O.'s and Men. Played on the Esplanade yesterday, and resulted in a win for the Club. The scores were West Yorks. Regiment. Dr. Stayer b Wolferstan 18 Pte. Gomersall b Ker 16 Lee. Tpl. Scraggs Ibw Wolferstan o Pte. Kimbridge run out 19 Pie.170 words
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Article140 1898-12-29 13 Hie annual installation meeting of Lodge ttland in the East, No. 508, was held in he Freemasons Hall last night. There *aa a large attendance of members, and the D.D.G.M. ruling, W. Bro. J P. Joaquim, with the officers of District Grand Lodge, visited the Lodge W. Bro. Barker140 words
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Article7390 1898-12-29 13 JULY— DEC, 1898. Leading Articles. The War, The American Squadron for Spain 1 Reiner's CD O. Blunder, Work in the Courts, Camara at Port Said, Britain's Methods with China, 2 The Land Battle at Santiago, 2 The Nav.;l Victory at Santiago, 2 Sampson's Victory, Camara and the Canal, I77,390 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1898-12-29 15 Raffles Hotel. TJATRONIZED 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 Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D-rmer. Lord Valletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett, K.C.B. Sir Francis Boileau, Bar: Sii238 words
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Article31 1898-12-29 16 Prince George's Reception. Mutual Reconciliation Urged. Prince George of Greece met with a splendid reception at Canea. He promised to govern impartially, and urged upon all oblivion of ancient hatreds.31 words
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Article31 1898-12-29 16 The Death Penalty Pecreed For State Officials. The French Senate has adopted a Bill prescribing the death penalty for State officials found guilty of treason in time of31 words
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Article73 1898-12-29 16 A Balloon Trip Across the Channel. A steering balloon started by the Daily Chronicle left the Crystal Palace and crossed the Channel in five hours. THE MARCHAND EXPEDITION. Departure via Abyssinia. Lc Temps states that Captain Largeau, commanding Meshra-el-Rek, has joined Major Marchand and will accompany him through Abyssinia.73 words
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Article81 1898-12-29 16 The Board of Trade Orders a Revision of the Case. "The Responsibilities of Merchant Captains." y The Board of Trade has ordered the investigation into the stranding of the l\ and O. S.S. China at Perim to be re-heard generally by the High Court of81 words
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Article52 1898-12-29 16 The Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the Nicaragua Canal. Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Ambassador at Washington, has been instructed to negotiate with the American Government the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty preparatory to the conclusion of the treaty guaranteeing the neutrality of the projected Nicaragua Canal. London, December52 words
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Article97 1898-12-29 16 Seeking American Capital. The Times correspondent at Philadelphia states that Russia is renewing her eftorts to place a loan of ;£i 8,000,000 sterling at 3-\ per cent, in the United States. It is expected that the application may succeed. The Endowment of Sanitary Research. A Munificent Gift.97 words
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Article187 1898-12-29 16 Wake Island a Station. Wake Island is to be utilised as a station for the projected cable between America and the Philippines. [The following Washington telegram, says the 7 apan Times, has just been received in Tokyo The United States gun-boat Ranger is being fitted out187 words
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Article117 1898-12-29 16 The Boer Murderer|Rearrested. The Chronic Dangers of Transvaal Administration. The Boer policeman mentioned in yesterday's telegram has been re-arrested and will be imprisoned until the trial. The Times, discussing the matter, does ma expect any serious political trouble to result from the affair for the present, but117 words
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Article44 1898-12-29 16 At Hongkong for Repair. (Special for the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Dec. 24th, 3.5 p.m. The tsla dc Luzon and the Isla de Cuba, 1 cruisers captured by the Americans from the Spaniards in May last, have arrived here for repair.44 words
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Article96 1898-12-29 16 Rate of Mortality Increasing. Altogether there have been 108 deaths from plague at Tamatave, including one European. E* X JC« Prince George Left to Himself. The Admirals of the Powers have finally left Crete. BRITAIN AND FRANCE. The Queen Will goto Nice. Improved Relations Prevail. The96 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous162 1898-12-29 16 THE RUSSIA-AMERICAN LOAN. Arrangement Fallen Through. Russia has declined the American terms for a loan. Serious Illness of Sagasta. Feeling of Public Insecurity. Senor Sagasta is suffering from pulmonary catarrh, and his condition is causing considerable anxiety. Spanish stocks are falling. lINDO-CHINA RAILWAYS. The Senate Sanctions the Loan. The French162 words
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Miscellaneous266 1898-12-29 16 CLEARANCES. December 28. Ban VVhatt Hin, Brit, str., Edwards, for Billiton and Pontianak. Kian Ann, Hrit. str., Casey, for Djambie. Poh Ann, Brit, str., Mellor, for Macassar, via ports. Malacca, Bt it. sir., Daly, for Teluk Anson, via ports. Gorgon, Brit, str., Morier, for Bangkok. Ki'BY, Brit, str., Bruce, tor266 words
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Miscellaneous1480 1898-12-29 16 SHARELIST DECEMBER 28th, 1898 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Paid l)iv. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2^ Nominal, f 2,000,000 45 0 >968 199,875 Deferred. Buyers. 1,250 £i Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $5 Sellers. 10,000 B's8 '5 8 4 g^^ Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25,000 2501,480 words
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