The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 9 February 1899
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1899-02-09 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th. 1899 No. 60218 words
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Article185 1899-02-09 1 Utm 1 -Half Per Cent. 3i 81 Difficulties, 82 tt Manila, 82 o( Indecision, 82 >)icy in the Philippines,... 8.3 Vppeal, 33,86,88,91 85,88 olumn, >3 WeJd's Pair of Rhinoceros, S5 -M. Ihe < lismpionship, B8 r Hub. 88 Handicap, Medal Handicap, Q2 iitketer- 89 )J, go jjor v. S185 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article19 1899-02-09 1 At Eilden," Tanjon* Katong, on the 7th I msiant, the wife 01 |*MBS H. Dkysdale, ot a daughter.19 words
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Article65 1899-02-09 1 At lunbndge WMls, on Januiry sth, Percy Mould, son of late Col. J. Mould, rmli, 10 Edith Katharine, daughter ol W. Langton. On the sth inst,, at St. Johns, Kuala Lumpor, by the Revd. C. Let is>ier, Arthur, s,,n of the late VV. Lloyd Pouudall, l.d.s.k c s. of65 words
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Article, Illustration870 1899-02-09 1 ller« -hall the Tress the People* right maintain, tJnawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her gloriout precepts draw, Pledgt4 to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (reb. 2nd.) As we have already indicated there are circumstances under which the proposal to commute the pecuniary870 words
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Article965 1899-02-09 1 (Feb. 3rd.) Our readers will recollect ihat at various times we have urged the question of cold storage for ihe imported meat supply ot Singapore. As to the advantage of this it is quite unnecessary to say anything. The demand for meat of various kinds is great, and965 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement167 1899-02-09 1 PJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. rfc^/APITAL |io,cx>o(oco PDni E LJABILITY OP 1 I PROPRIETORS j $10,000,000 Court or Directors. I. J. BELL-IRVlNG.—Chairman. y'- Gi ay, Rsq Dfputy Chairman. Bm. A. j. Raymond, Esq. AyjDGuißAY,Ksq. R. H. Hill, Esq. Es«. F. Sachsr, Esq. Hit, Esq. R. Shhwan, Esq. N. A Subs,167 words
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Advertisement204 1899-02-09 1 J M. LYON# COMILLWRIGHTS, Civil Mechanical Engineers, IRON FOUNDERS AND SHIP BUILDERS Macvj *t Shop Ik Shipbuilding Yard, Albion Engine Works, Beach Road. OFFICE SALE-ROOM, Opposite mi General Post Office Makers of Li^ht Draught Steamers and Launches, unproved Cattle Powers and Windmills, Lyon's Patent Rice Mills. Colonial Wood Working Machinery,204 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous277 1899-02-09 1 I I lie next mail from liurope is expected to arrive by the P. O. S S Parramatta on Saturday, with London advices t«j the 20th ult She will be followed by thtM. M. S s. Oceanien on the iBih inst., with the English mail* of the 27th ult. This277 words
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Article1344 1899-02-09 2 (Feb. 7th.) FOR long years we have had no more melancholy news to relate than that which falls to our lot to day, in the shape of the ruinous mishandling of that great, that magnificent opportunity that the United States had in the Philippines. What ma-1,344 words
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Article923 1899-02-09 2 local correspondent writes do not believe for one moment all the horrible crimes said to be perpetrated by the American soldiers. I can speak from personal experience, as, only in October last, 1 *-as in Manila, and during my sojourn in that city I never923 words
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294 1899-02-09 3 g the above, a telegram has before going to pies*— not g how the deplorable conX Manila occurred, but stating what ites Government pro--1 hat. in short, is a policy The Republic is to be desrn me nt captured ifpos- is to be forthwith294 words
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Article185 1899-02-09 3 -ngor Government have coned to lend the cricket team the Esmcr- m which to go to Singapore. M. S. Archer left the roads this Iln g for gun practice outside. She v >'l return this afternoon. British steamer Argus from Melreports heavy weather on the Ausallan185 words
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Article297 1899-02-09 3 It will be remembered that we recently alluded to the resuscitation of this useful local institution. It may be mentioned, in connection with this fact, that a meeting was held yesterday afternoon, at Nassim Hill, the residence of Mr. James Miller, and amongst the business done297 words
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Article116 1899-02-09 3 Corps Okders. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, 2nd February, 1899. 1. Orderly Officer tor Lhe ensuing wet:k. C.mt. W G St. Clair. Orderly Serjeant for the ensuing week, Sergt. A. J. Macdonald. 2. Promotion. The following promotions will take effect from this date. Acting Ser^t. M. K. Plumpton,116 words
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Article141 1899-02-09 3 There is a virtue, real or supposed, in the observance of anniversaries, but surely their observance should nut be at variance with known and readily ascertainable facts. The v official date of the foundation of Singapore is one of these fictions. In connection with the statue to141 words
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Article152 1899-02-09 3 Probably the last case to come before the present Appeal Court was commenced this morning before Mr. Justice Leach and Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, an appeal from a decision of the Chief Justice in respect of a boundary dispute in Weld Road. Mr. Nanson, Mr. Fort152 words
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Article32 1899-02-09 3 We understand that the Municipal Commissioners met H.E. the Governor in conference this afternoon to discuss matters in connection with the C.D.0.. the meeting being held in private.32 words
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Article123 1899-02-09 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at ches c e, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, ar hurts no body in th^ mean season." Problem No. 114 (Troilzky) is solved as Lilows I R-Kt 3123 words
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Article, Illustration26 1899-02-09 3 By D. Fawcrtt. (Fn m the Gentleman's Journal," 1871.) Hlack (1 piece). White to play and mate in three moves. White (7 puces26 words
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Article, Illustration434 1899-02-09 3 Our two-mover this week is by Master Robert Patton, the Australian boy composer, who died iecent!y at the early age of v years. We think our solvns will agree thai the following evidence of his skill is a marvellous conception for one so By tfoET Patton-, CoJytOtl.434 words
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Article258 1899-02-09 3 A match between A (bin and Mieses is said to be on the tapis. It is to played at Hanover. When a Pawn cannot be advanced with some definite object, or only with an object to be equally well attained by the movement of a Piece, it is258 words
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Article, Illustration43 1899-02-09 3 We are indebted to Mr. Finlaysou of London (says ihe (Uasgotv Weekly Herald) for the Following end-game, which, he writes, was recently shown him by Colonel Tillard Black (4. pieces). White to play and draw. Solutions invited. White (5 pieces).43 words
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Article170 1899-02-09 3 Japanese papers report the death of Princes- oshinomiya, the youngest daughter of the Emperor. The deceased Princess was born on the 24th September, 1897, and was therefore sixtee months old. Major Wingate, who is proceeding throug; China to Rharao, was at Kweiyang, the capital cKweichow, on170 words
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Article497 1899-02-09 3 Whatever may be the truth about the alleged collision on the Franco-Siamese frontier, there can be no dispute that the responsibility lies with the nation which devised a state of things certain to produce incidents of the sort. When in 1893 Siamese resistance to French aggression was497 words
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Article1871 1899-02-09 4 (Wednesday, I eb. Ist. 1899.) The ordinary meeting of the Municipal commissioners was held at 2.30 p.m. There were present Mr. A. Gentle (President; Messrs. Sohst, Fott, Meyer, Choa Giang Thye, Tan ChengTuan, Col. Pemtefather and C. Moses. I* IN *V( H. The financial statement laid on the1,871 words
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Article781 1899-02-09 4 A controversy, vehemently serious to those taking part in it, and therefore proportionately comic to lookers on, has been raging in the arena of the Malay Mail between gladiators ot Sungei Ujong and of Srlangor. The teternma causa belli is a matter of fifty pieces of silver.781 words
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713 1899-02-09 4 SUSPICIOUS PROCEEDINGS OF FOREIGNERS AT FORT TANJONG KATONG. We desire to draw the attention of tl General Officer Commanding and of Senior Naval Officer to a suspicious j nri dent reported to us on good authority having taken place at Fort Tanjong X yesterday afternoon. 1 As a European resident713 words
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Article101 1899-02-09 4 Among those officers retiring or liable to retire from the service, or from rttn appointments during 1899 are General VVil sone Black, late of Hongkong; M F. R. Synge, 2nd South Lancashire. Singapore ten yra^ ag<- with the sas Capt Synge; Lt. Col. Crofton Batt. Royal101 words
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Article1176 1899-02-09 5 (Contributed.) C< Newnham-Davis 1 much-talked-of }gdoOx there is a description of a in India that is calculated to I the mouths of envious Singaporeans Baberpur, we are given to understation yet it boasts g-place wherein the whole m munity may congregate daily, to drink aor- ng less1,176 words
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208 1899-02-09 5 A Record "Right and Left." The following, from a private letter written by Mr. F. Weld, will interest all big game sportttaien in the Straits I g ot a r *g nt an d left at rhinoceros on the 22nd instant near Batu Gajah.208 words
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Article204 1899-02-09 5 (Alfijabbtk ally Arrangkd.) A s for America, sitting on Spain, B is lor Berestord, busy again C is for China and Cuba and Crete, 1) is for Dreyfus once more on his feet E is for England with Egypt in tow, F is Fashoda, where France is de trop204 words
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Article39 1899-02-09 5 That new institution the Bangkok Chamber of Commerce, for some unknown reason, does not admit press representatives to its meetings That is very weak of the Chamber. What does it imagine itself to be, if not a public body >39 words
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Article703 1899-02-09 5 The mortality returns for the week ended Jan. 28th show a death rate of 33.71, the number of deaths being 151. A mail paper (6th January) mentions that the M. M. steamer Oxus, with passengers on board was reported as on shore at Djiboutil. The adjourned703 words
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Article358 1899-02-09 5 German Naval Pricautioks. A gentleman, now resident in Hongkong, who lias quite exceptional opportunities of gauging the character of the political situation in the Far East, writes to us personally as follows 11 1 have been deeply interested in your leaders on Philippine affairs, and am confident358 words
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Article76 1899-02-09 5 Hussein, a Malay, was to-day charged with cheating in respect of 32 dozen of mineral water bottles, the property of Messrs. Harugh and Co. The case was re(ha Ah Hok, a notorious hat snatcher, with a number ol previous convictions, has been sent to a Court ol Two Magistrates.76 words
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Article97 1899-02-09 5 There are still a good many hero who will pleased to learn that Major E. H. M. Elliot, formerly in Singapore with the 82nd Regiment (2nd South Lancashire) from 1887 to 1889, is now passing through, and will be with us for a few d *ys before his97 words
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Article89 1899-02-09 5 The Vancouver Daily News Advertiser of the 31st December says A passage of unusual interest to Captain Watt, of the four masted British schooner Iranian, now in the Royal Roads, was completed on Wednesday when the ship dropped anchor 65 days out from Hongko 'g. Seven89 words
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Article213 1899-02-09 5 Lb#t to his Fate. A Bhandara correspondent s**nds to the English* man a story ot the death ol a Gond who \va killed by a man-eating titfer a few days ngo. The story comes from Mr. H. C. Coles, I). S. P., who went after the man-eater,213 words
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Article189 1899-02-09 6 \JTrom mr mn Corrtspsnimi.} H. M. S. Immortalite from Hongkong, arrived here on the 22nd January, and left for Singapore onJTuesday, the 24th. During their short stay the Officers and Crew seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. In a shooting match between a party from H. M. S. Immortalite189 words
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Article669 1899-02-09 6 The Syren and Shipping seems to hae its doots as to the practical utility of oil fu< 1 in the mercantile marine, as witness this article quoted from the issue of the 4th January, (which by the way among it< numerous cartoons has a portrait of669 words
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Article217 1899-02-09 6 (Via Ceylon,) London, Jan. 24. The Filipinos have begun releasing the Spanish prisoners. Latest advices from General Otis represent the situation at Manila as not reassuring and he believes that the Filipinos are about to force an issue. General Otis has been instructed to do his utmost to avoid217 words
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634 1899-02-09 6 Abuses in the Custom House. fiom La Jndependencia of loth JanJ In former articles we have denounced to the public and the Authorities the innumerable outrages and abusive acts committed by the North Americans for some time past in Manila and its suburbs. L'p to634 words
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Article115 1899-02-09 6 Not to Visit Bangkok. We (Siam Observer) learn that a telegram was received here on Wednesday to the etfect that Prince Henry is unable to visit Bangkok owing to unavoidable circumstances which render his immediate return to Europe absolutely necessary. This is to be regretted as115 words
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Article89 1899-02-09 6 BEAUTY UNADORNED." A proclamation is stated to have been issued by His Majesty the King of Siam to the effect that no children who are entirely naked will be henceforth allowed to roam the streets, and that every person over the age of ten must be clothed from the knee89 words
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Correspondence.
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Article300 1899-02-09 6 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Referring to the paragraph in your issue of yesterday in which you comment upon a case ot chicken-pox being reported as small-pox, I am informed that the case in question was my "boy." As there seems to be some discrepancy between300 words
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Article258 1899-02-09 6 Sir Lionel Cox, C. J., Mr. Justice Lbach, Mr. Jusiick Htnomam Jo sb*:. The Appeal Ai lowed, Judgment was given this morning in the case of ihe Bangkok Abduction. Tne appellant Da Silva, was convicted of having feloniously and b)' force detained against her will one Mice258 words
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Article268 1899-02-09 6 FASHIONABLE WEDDING IN CULCUTTA. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Catliedrai on Jan. 18th the contracting parties being Mr. K. \V. S. Morren, Manager of the Straits Insurance Company, and Miss Evelyn Crofton Doyle, fourth daughter of the late Mr John Hayes Doyle of Dacre House, Hlackheath, Kent. The268 words
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Article166 1899-02-09 6 H.M.S. Narcissus has been ordered Manila and Iloilo for six weeks. Th<of this smart cruiser were expecting sent home, as they have already beer missioned three years and three m H.M.S. Centurion is also going to Mai but will only stop ten days. H.M.S. Undaunted was to be166 words
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Article517 1899-02-09 6 NOTES FROM THE NORT H. Lord Charles Beresford visited the House 0 < Peers at Tokio on die iBih i.-st., and had interview with Marquis Yamagata and Mal&ugata, and then proceeded iv ihe H Representatives and witnessed the procet Sir Ernest Satow, the Briiish Minister, dinner in honour of L<>rd517 words
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144 1899-02-09 6 The following telegrams sent to the sociated Pr~ss," England and Araerii communicated to us from Hongkong "> our information (Telegrams to Press Association.) Hongkong, 24th Ja Purcha^ American authorities kong num-j r steam launches river Philippines together highhanded un sary vexations domiciliary visits through144 words
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Article2393 1899-02-09 7 1 Australia.) Naval. •'•< Imiralty have ordered the > rut, 7. 700 tons, twenty-eight nded by Captain Arthur L. Hughesihe British fleet in Australian cond class cruiser Etttm, 3,530 ins, 17.8 knots, is to convey to [uantityof Italian products oolgardie Exhibition. 1 1 vernment2,393 words
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Article447 1899-02-09 7 We Hongkong Daily Press) are given to understand t at telegraphic inlormation has been received tr>m Washington to the effect that Piesident McKinley in appointing a Commission to proceed to ihe Philippines h i-> limited the scop.i of its uselulness in that he has declined to have447 words
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Article146 1899-02-09 7 We learn from a ToWio telegram to the Osaka Asahx that some prominent bankers in Tokio and certain Britain merchants of Yokohama contemplate establishing a bank to be called the Nichiye Ginko An^lo-Japanese with <i capital vi Yen 10,000,000, the British merchants providing fourfifths of the amount.146 words
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Article342 1899-02-09 7 The Plaglr in Bangalore. Bangalore, Jarv 2i.-l n the City on Thursday there were no tresh plague cases or deaths. Yes terday there were 3 cases and 2 deaths, one of which was .mported. In the Cantonment on Thursday there were 6 cases and v ,1 yesterday there342 words
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362 1899-02-09 7 (Translated from /.'Opinion, formerly La S*mmins Coloniale.) The Havas despatch received yesterday announces that the situation in the Philippines is very ominous. A conflict between the insurgents and th~ Americans is dreaded. The attitude ot the Americans towards the insurgents has caused362 words
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Article163 1899-02-09 7 Ihe performance o! Pygmalion and Galateu, by the Shanghai AD C, is spoken of very highl) by our northern contemporaries The first dress rehearsal of She Stoops to Conquer took place at Amoy on the 19th inst. The performance by the Amoy Amateur^ was fixed for Saturday, the 21st mst163 words
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Article455 1899-02-09 8 The M. M. steamer Caledonicn left Colombo at 4 a.m. on Thursday, and may be expected here on Tuesday morning at dayH 8 h t There will be no issue of the Singapore Free Press on Monday, the day fixed for the anniversary of the Settlement455 words
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Article138 1899-02-09 8 The deportation of Ion: other Chinese criminals is ordered. Ihe Singapore River Traffic Commission has been extended to May 7th. The names of the following gentlemen are added to the commission of the peace tor Singapore Messrs. G. \V. Butt, R. Dunman, Dr. Galloway, Lee Cheng Van. Muir,138 words
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Article103 1899-02-09 8 To-day, on the certificate of the Colonial Surgeon Resident, G. W. Parry, a master mariner was committed to the Lunatic Asylum. A Chinaman who attempted to < ommit suicide by cutting his throat was also committed to the Asylum. A Malay was fined $10 and costs for tailing to103 words
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Article1484 1899-02-09 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libel lt. The Topicist has written nothing recently about one of his great favourites, one of his chief heroes, the spotless, the truthful, the magnanimous, the pious why not sum it up in a single phrase, the great Boer Oom1,484 words
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Article201 1899-02-09 8 Owing to the departure of Mr. Justice Leach for Penang this afternoon the Court of appeal gave judgment this morning in the case of Syed Mahomed Alsagoff v. Hadjee Mahomed Taib and others an appeal from a decision of the Chief Justice, who found for the defendants201 words
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Article19 1899-02-09 8 fr The P. and O. mail steamer t'otmo^d, Capt. Cubitt will leave for China at noon on Monday next.19 words
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Correspondence.
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Article163 1899-02-09 8 A DIFFERENCR OF Opinion. fo thi Editor. Dear Sir,— Will you be so g<x allow me a line or two ot your valuaK] space to enable me to add my quota of information re the case of chicken-n mentioned by Mr. Miller in 1 yesterday. The boy brought to me163 words
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Article67 1899-02-09 8 Ch %mfiomship. The drawing of the first lies com etition took place last evening, a follows Key. S. S. Walker v. Cam pi H. Vade v. Dr. J*» ci A. Mackay v. l)r I H. Kobertson v. H. F. R :i kin j. H Robertson v. A.67 words
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Article409 1899-02-09 8 At a meeting of tin- Pen ng Commerce, on the 31st ult Mr Bromhead Matthews thus laul an indictment against the Government on this question I desire to draw your at ention v I of the government lo satisfactorily tooui communication on the -ul>jeci of registration oi409 words
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Article137 1899-02-09 8 Mr. H. Duck's prize against played 19th January, 1899. H. E. R. Hunter 6 stroke* downtit A. Mitchell 6 D. G. Rose scratch 5 J. L, Hurt 2 strok" F. E. G:ci^ 4 *Vm. C. rr \<.vo a H. N. Loney f. T. Bumpus J K©< lie137 words
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Article870 1899-02-09 9 I, R West American Journals.) ir, San Francisco \s Asti-Imi -p.r i a list View. of these imperialists are on a e jr morals. Their stock assertion is Janc j I and powerful with colonies, refore would l)ff greater and more colonies. That is to say, that870 words
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Article1447 1899-02-09 9 (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) XXVII. Our Army in India. To treat fully of the system and details of our army in India, consisting, as it does of Regular Forces, British and Native! olunteers, Imperial Service troops, (Cavalry, Infantry, and Camel and Transport Corps) and1,447 words
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Article66 1899-02-09 9 As the Boy>' Schools are closed for a month's holidays and some of the Cathedral I Choir Boys are spending their holidays in the Native States and others at a distance in the country, the singing in the Cathedral for the next three or four Sundays will66 words
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Article107 1899-02-09 9 Our Manila correspondent, vr.iir.g under date of 20th inst., states that the personnel of the Commission appointed by President McKinley to investigate into the Philippine question has undergone a change and that the members constituting the Commission are, on the authority of General Otis, as follow Ad::iiral107 words
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Article57 1899-02-09 9 EXASPERATED BY THE N. Mr. Fegan, the professional an tt liquor member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, announced one night lately in tones of peppery sc m, Whisky makes men genial for a time. Hansard next day carried the misprint to the country, Whisky makes me genial for57 words
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Article303 1899-02-09 9 The Selangor cricket and football team? will arrive here, according to latest advices on Thursday next between 2 and 3 p.m. 'i the Esmeralda, and residents who arc utting up members of the team ar^ re- i-sted to be on the lookout for their jests about two303 words
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Article546 1899-02-09 9 An Umcrownkd King omiv to London. Mr. George Clunies-Ross, King" cf the Keeling Cocos islands, will arrive in London this week on a mission of more or less diplomatic importance According tc a New York telegram, this almo*: unknown sovereign has been summoned to London by the546 words
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Article91 1899-02-09 9 The later resea hes oi burgeon Uo-.s, ct th British Army, ha;', not only proved that malarij can be acquire i From mosquito bite, but that the malaria parasite f > mostly one of insects and only an occasional visitor to man. Particular species o r milaria91 words
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Article640 1899-02-09 10 Entries for the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club Tournament close on Saturday next. Capt. Ferrers, of the 82nd Regt. formerly in Singapore, has retired on retired pay. Col« D. M. Taylor, formerly serving in the 27th Inniskilltng Fusiliers, is dead. The Dutch cruiser de Ruyter, Capt. Visser,640 words
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Article50 1899-02-09 10 A marriage ha* been arranged and will take place in Loiulon on Apr;! i(ythbet\\fM n Sir Wiufield Bonser, Chief Justice of Cey lot ami May, only daughter of Col. the- Hi Sir William Colvilfe, X.C.V.0., Master of Cr -n monies to the- Queen of 47 Chester SAY.50 words
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Correspondence.
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2555 1899-02-09 10 Facts Thai Speak kor Themselves. t TUB EDITOR. The following extracts from a letter received by me from a well-known and prominent Filipino a graduate with Doctor's degree of one of the most celebrated Universities of Europe gives a true picture of some of the2,555 words
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80 1899-02-09 10 A Change of n It has been finally decided to hoM thScottish University Dinner on I March. Mr A. Gentle, President o! Municipal Commissioners, who v\ dent of Aberdeen University in t! 1 554-5 f) -57; has kindly consented to the chair. Dr. Glennie wculd I><:80 words
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Article111 1899-02-09 10 Ihe handsome challenge eric* presented to the committee of the I Club by Mr. G. H. B. Matthews, Aci Government Analyst, which has b viously described in these colum formally presented on Saturday by the donor, Mr. Stringer the dent, briefly thanking him on behalf Committee With111 words
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Article1070 1899-02-09 11 c final ot the series of Health Lectures at the Tanglin Club last nine > D r< Glennie, who spoke on the Press on Health. The Hon. took the chair and introduced in a very amusing speech, p the philosophical aspect of the of health and sickness1,070 words
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Article117 1899-02-09 11 c an S.C.C. team played a naval team on the Esplanade the S. C. C. making 77 in their first inning? against 92 by the naval men. In their second innings the Club scored 86 for lour wickets and declared their inning closed, the Navy following with 37 tor117 words
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Article85 1899-02-09 11 The following is the cricket team chosen to meet the Selangor representatives during the Chinese New Year holidays Capt. Dutf, Lieut. Lethbridge (King's Own Regt Lt. Dewar, R N and Messrs. E. S. Ez«*kiel, R T. Reid. J. G. Mactaggart, H. \V. Sharp, H. Noon. A. \V.85 words
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Article307 1899-02-09 11 l T :'a Ceylon. j London, Jan. 26. It is believed m official i:ircles that the Porte will confine itself to formal protest against the Soudan convention between Great Britain and Egypt. Lord George Hamilton, in a speech at Chiswick, said that good trade and high exchange were solving307 words
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Article1017 1899-02-09 11 Sir \V. White in Egytt. Sir William White was somewhat prolonged hi* visit to Egypt, in deference, it is believed, to tl desire of Lord Cromer to consult him on certa matters. The London correspondent of the 'Yorkshire Post" says the Constructor of the Navy has made good1,017 words
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Article56 1899-02-09 11 Bowling Championship. There was a good contest in the above competition on Saturday last, victory eventually resting with M. E. Plumpton, Scores YV. i Southam 741 G. Mactaggart 730 IX Molony 7 2 5 J. Catto 703 Capt. While im mi 016 A. A. Gunn 577 J. C56 words
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Article227 1899-02-09 11 The usual Monthly Medal Handicap wa, played last Saturday. There were a fair number of competitors ar.d (he winner proved to be Dr. Jesser Coope. The scores, t must be admitted, were rather high, as a ew feature in the game showed itself. A very strong wind227 words
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Article78 1899-02-09 11 The following is an analysis of the doings of the full court of appeal which sat oa January 30th. Of the nine appealentered, six were heard, three dismissed and three allowed. Five of the appeal were Bangkok cases and one from a judgment of the Chief78 words
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Advertisement120 1899-02-09 11 HOWARTH ERSSINE, LIMITED. Civil, Mechanical Electrical Engineers Contractors. SOLE AGfcNTS FOR REDDAWATS 11 Camel M Hair Belting Patent-Edge Belts and Rubber Goods <>f every specification for all purposes. THE HORNSBY-ACKROYD Kerosine Oil Engine. Admitted to be the best and only reliable Oi Motor in the market. PULSOMETER PUMPS for all120 words
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Article475 1899-02-09 12 There will be a Tannin Club At Home on Friday, 10th Fcb in honour of the SeUngor Cricket i>itnr« The outward mail steam* r /'/> am*:ta left Colombo at 5 p.m. on Sunday, And is due to arm c here on Saturday alternooilj the 1 1475 words
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Article66 1899-02-09 12 Ihe constitution and consecration of a new Royal Arch Chapter, St. George, No. Is~\ took place last evening at the Freemasons Hall, Coleman st a number of distinguished Freemasons including H. E. Comp. Sir C. B. H. Mitchell being present and taking part in the ceremony. The principals of66 words
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Article157 1899-02-09 12 Lieutenant Richmond P.Hobson. ot Merrimac and kissing fame, Arrived at Hong. Kong on the 25th ult. by the American mail steamer Gaelic. Lieutenant Hobaon 10 remain in Hongkong to superint- nd the reconstruction of the Spanish cruiseis now in the hands of the Dock Company As to his157 words
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Article904 1899-02-09 12 Prize Distribution. An encouraging feature in the educational successes of the Colony is the continued prosperity of the Anglo-Chinese Free School, founded by Mr. Gan Eng Seng, and now managed by a body of Chinese trustees. So marked has been the growth in the attendance that last904 words
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Article77 1899-02-09 12 At the adjourned general meeting of the members of the Marine Club, held in their rooms last night, the following office bearers were appointed for the current year Prend^nt, Mr R. Allan Vice f J resident, Capt. W. Ritchie; Hon. Secretary, E. M. L>on; Hon. Treasurer, H Muir.77 words
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143 1899-02-09 12 TORPEDOES AND WAR MATERIAL FOR INDO- CHINA. The 4I Foudre Coming Out. The Fond re, a French vessel specially built for the transport of explosives and torpedoes, left France in the beginning of January for Saigon. She carries in her holds a complete supply of material destined tor Indo-China, and143 words
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Article539 1899-02-09 12 KJFfm •ur §u/n Cif respondent,) Mrs. Kynnersley was At Home at the Residency on the 28th, and was fortunate in obtaining fine weather, as for ten days previously the weather had been wretched. The annual distribution of prizes to the boys of the High School, Malacca, took place on539 words
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Article51 1899-02-09 12 The Ladies February Monthly Handicap was played yesterday aftcroo Mrs. Saunders coming in a winner wit! excellent score. Mrs. Sounders 61 6 Miss Werry C 2 Mrs Burkinshaw... scr Mrs Stokes q 0 Mrs. Waddell go l 8 Mrs. OemUy 94 |8 1% Mrs. Jas. Miller i51 words
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Article415 1899-02-09 12 The Orlando, cruiser, which has had a mm overhaul at Portsmouth after a ten year* 1 ous service on the Australia Station Kj hours' trial of her machinery on Ml' repairs have been of an extensive cl have cost over £40,000. At her trial requ.red to maintain 5.500-horse415 words
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Article452 1899-02-09 12 The Financial News seldom finds for any mention of Pah&ngs in its columns but on Jan. 1 2th we find The trading in Pahang shares wa* the featured the day, many thousands ot shares changing They left oil at an advance of is. at 263.452 words
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59 1899-02-09 12 Mr. Cuscaden, Hon. Sec, wishes say that the following subscription* !>avt been received and are gratefullt acki ledged H. B, Sir harks Mitchell Sir J. A. Swmenham Hon'ble W. R. Collyer B. C. Hill A. Murray i. r. O. Penne> io >> J. Jiurkirishaw 4059 words
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Article1979 1899-02-09 13 I Pirai T THE RoYAL Military B Tournament. I annual Military ournament will I L .,icultural Hall from May 25 to I actual a^sult-at-arms will differ little I ear, though some charges in the I repetition have been iniroduad. R worth noticing is that, while I officers and1,979 words
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Article352 1899-02-09 13 (Globe, gth ]an.J Aguinaldo s answer to the proclamation of General Otis at Manila must needs give the Americans some anxiety. The insurgent leader asserts that he and his friends took up arms for nothing less than independence, and that with nothing k-ss than independence will they be352 words
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Article92 1899-02-09 13 The L. S. cruiser Baltimore and the monitor Monterey ar^» likely 10 come to Hongkong for docking about the middle of this month. On the 19th inst., a ball was given on board H M.S. Algerinc, at Foochow, by Captain Sladr and his officers H.M.S. Rattler arrived at92 words
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Article315 1899-02-09 13 The British steamer W>>nukoi, on arrival at Hongkong from Bingkok, reports having passed I a derelict junk in Lat. 17,50 N.and Long 111.01 K. Sir Clnude MacD maid is likely to go home in March on leave. Overwork hns been responsible for a not altogether satisfactory315 words
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Article458 1899-02-09 13 Apparently appointments in the Native States have now to be approved by His Excellency the High Commissionei. We note- ih.it the appointments of Mr. H. F. McEwen, and Mr. H Herbert Noyes as Mining Inspectors have been now approved b > liim Early this morning P. C. 424. a Bengali,458 words
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Article76 1899-02-09 13 (Corrected up to February 8.) On London. Bank 4 m/s i/"-H demand 1/11J Private credits 3 m/s 2/0 documents 3 m/s 2 iV credits 6 m/s 2/0^ FRANCE, demand 2474 Germany, demand 2004 India, T. T 146.V Hongkong, demand "dis Yokohama, demand 5% pm. Java, demand 1 18 Manila,76 words
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Article116 1899-02-09 13 I February 8 1 foj iwmbier. 5.^, do. Cube No. 1 g. Peppei, Mack (ordinary S'porc; 268/ i 00. White, (Fair L/W=s% 42. Xutmegs lios to it:e 1b.).,.. 7^ do. [80s to the Ib). M go. Mace Banda) M 81. Cloves (Amboina) n n. Liberiar. Collet M \s, Papioca,116 words
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Advertisement202 1899-02-09 13 Raffles Hotel. pATRONIZEDby Royalty, Nobility and Distnguisii (1 Personages, including H. K. H. Prince Damron H. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl ot Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord Dcrmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett, X.C B. Sir Francis202 words
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518 1899-02-09 14 Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, &c. Graving Docks up to 500 feet in length an 21 fee* on sill. W\ arf frontage one mile and a quarter. Sheers Wharf 350 feet in length, Boiler and Masting Sheers worked by steam. Extensive range518 words
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Article, Illustration62 1899-02-09 14 (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd.) A regular fortnightly Service will be maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS, Specially designed for the Company's European I service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Second Class Passengers, and fitted62 words
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Article53 1899-02-09 14 M Bingo Maru 6,241 tons 11 Hakata Maru M 6,151 Hitachi Maru 6,172 11 Inaba Maru 6,192 M Kamakura Maru 6,124 M Kanagawa Maru" 6,151 M Kawachi Maru 6,100 11 Sado Maru 6,220 Sanuki Maru 6,irB v Shinano Maru 5,800 Ta-nba Maru 6,102 Tosa Maru 5.789 1153 words
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Article47 1899-02-09 14 For Penan^, Colombo, Marseilles, London and Antwerp r Kamakura Mara" due about 7th Feb. Tos.i Maru" due about 22nd Feb. "*First class accommodation is fully engaged. For Hongkong, Kobe and Yokohama. w Kanagawa Marti" due about 17th Feb. 11 S.ido Maru due about 27th Feb.47 words
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Article52 1899-02-09 14 A monthly service will be maintained by the following Steamers under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. "MiikeMaru" 3,312 tons 11 Kagoshima Maru 4,370 Hiroshima Maru 3.270 For Colombo and Bombay. 11 Kagoshima iMaru due about 27th Feb. For Hongkong, Kobe and Yokohama. Miike Maru due about52 words
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Article83 1899-02-09 14 A monthly service will be maintained by the following new steamers "Kasuga M tru 4,000 tons. "Futami Mam" 4,000 "YawataMaru" 4,000 Connecting with steamers from Singapore at Hongkong. RATES OF PASSAGE FROM SINGAPORE TO 1ST 2ND Class* Class. Penang Yen 20 1 Yen 15 Colombo I 75 j83 words
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Advertisement186 1899-02-09 14 I raser Cumming Ofpicbsj 7c Battery Road. %»wMiLT.Fr foWote Bharu. Brickworks Sirangoon and Balestier. Timber Merchants. PRIME HARD-WOOD, cut by our own men in the best districts, and steam qwn WDRKED TIMBERS. Flooring Boards accurately planed, tongued and grooved the best machinery, under the superinten dence of an experienced European.186 words
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Advertisement204 1899-02-09 14 pOMPAGNIEDES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE. Telegraphic Address Licorne Singapore The mail steamers will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD Oceanien Feb. 18. Laos Feb. 17. Yana Mar. 7. Tonkin Mar. 3. Ernest Simons Mar. xB. Sydney Mar. 17. The Batavia branch s. s. La Seyne conncc204 words
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Advertisement495 1899-02-09 14 X^ O Office. Collyer Quay. JET Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco495 words
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Advertisement173 1899-02-09 14 RILEY HARGREAVES CO Engineers Shipbuilders. Great Reduction in Prices of Cycles. MONOPOLK Cycles "STARLEY BROS ROYAL PSYCHO Cycles 'ACATENE CHAINLESS Cycles 'PATHFINDER BEFORE BUYING INSP HE "Monopole" All Machines sold at lowest mark< r SOLE AGENTS FOR AND HAVE i.\ STOCK THE F\MOUS LANCASHIRE GANDYS PATENT COTTON BELTN AND "WATERSPOUT173 words
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Article237 1899-02-09 15 EGYPT. The Mixed Tribunals. All the powers have now agreed to prolong the Mixed Tribunals for one year. THE UNITED STATES AND THE PHILIPPINES. More American Reinforcements. The American Government is hastening the despatch of reinforcements to the Philippines. THE AMERICAN ARMY. The Fixed Establishment. The House of237 words
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Article39 1899-02-09 15 THE PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC Release of the Spanish Prisoners. I" Special to Singapore Free I'ress.) Hongkong, Feb. 3rd, 1899 Simultaneously with the proclamation of a republic, General Aguinaldo has released all the Spanish prisoners in the hands of39 words
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Article101 1899-02-09 15 PRESIDENT MCKINLEY'S HEALTH. The Strain of Office Tells. President McKinley is suffering from fatigue and overwork. THE DRfcYFUS CASE. Esterhazy Withdraws from the Witness Box. Major Esterhazy has refused to continue his evidence before the Court of Cassation, and has gone to Holland, as he was threatened with arrest on101 words
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Article111 1899-02-09 15 THE UNITED STATES CUBA. IDisbandment of Cuban Soldiers. A Money Allowance. A telegram from Havana states that General Gomez has cabled to President McKinley, assuring him of his co-operation in disbanding the Cuban soldiers and distributing tht: three mil ion dollars offered by America to enable them to return to111 words
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185 1899-02-09 15 THE UNITED STATES AND THE PHILIPPINES. A BATTLE AT MANILA. AMERICAN WARSHIPS PARTICIPATE. REPULSE OF THE FILIPINO TROOPS. HEAVY FILIPINO LOSSES. to Singapore Free Press.) Manila, Feb. 6th, 6.12 p.m. There was continuous fighting ht re yesterday between the Americans and the Filipinos ihe American men of- war took part185 words
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Article95 1899-02-09 15 THE ATTITUDE OF GERMANY. Prince Henry's Abstaining from a Visit to Bangkok. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, 6lh February, 2 7 p.m. Pending a settlement of the FrancoSiamese troubles, the Emperor of Get many has instructed Admiral Prince Henry not to carry out liis proposed visit95 words
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Article67 1899-02-09 15 FIGHTING IN THE PHILIPPINES. THE CAUSE ASSIGNED Hostilities have occurred in thr Philippines between the American troops and the forces of the National Government The cause of the' rupture is stated to be the American censorship of all tHr-grams leaving Manila. The precise position of affairs is unknown. The European67 words
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Article68 1899-02-09 15 FIGHTING AT MANILA. MANILA ATTACKED BY There is a report from New York that hostilities have begun between the Americans and the Filipinos, and that Manila has been attacked. SEVERE FIGHTING. There was fourteen hours severe fighting at Manila THE LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES. The Americans carried two positions and68 words
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Article88 1899-02-09 15 Dissensions in the Senate. Washington despatches Bl.ite that there is small prospect of securing the requisite majority in he Senate in favour of ratifying thr Treaty of Peace The Chinese Loan. Issued at 97. The Chinese loan of £2,300,000 at five per cent., guaranteed by the88 words
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Article29 1899-02-09 15 THE DRE YFUS CASE The Bill Rejected. The Committee of the Chamber of Deputies has rejected th<- Dreyfus Bill on the ground that M. Mazeau's report is not convincing.29 words
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Advertisement441 1899-02-09 15 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. MADE FOUDRETTE. up Municipal Commissioners invite offers for valuable manure, now being manufac,ks at Tanjong Pagar Reclamaof planters and others is directed of, ard extracts from rently submitted 1 1 Professor the University of Aberdeen. OF ANALYSIS. Per cent. lu rgantc matter, ammo- 68. 4 g 5.27 ♦'•4o441 words
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Advertisement491 1899-02-09 15 The Singapore Free Press AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cable Address,— Advertiser, Singapore. Telephone Number,- No. 6i. Published at 30 3, Raffles Place, Singapore. TTHE leading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements; Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak, Netherlands Indies,491 words
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Article24 1899-02-09 16 Sir A. Campbell-Bannerman has been elected as the Parliamentary Leader of the Radical party, in place of Sir William Harcourt, resigned.24 words
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Article155 1899-02-09 16 THE PEACE TREATY RATIFIED. ALMOST DEFEATED. A NARROW MAJORITY. The United States Senate at Washing, ton has ratified the Peace Treaty, by a majority of three only. A New Bishop for Osaka. The Rev. H J Foss, Missionary at Kobe, has been consecrated Bishop of Osaka, Japan.155 words
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Article232 1899-02-09 16 THE POSITION AT MANILA. THE LATEST DIRECT COMMUNICATION. The Situation T ast Saturday Evening. All Then Quiet. (Special to Singapore Fret I'yess.j Hongkong. Feb. Bth. A steamer has arrived from Manila which Jeft that port at six o'clock on Saturday evening. The relations between the Americans aiid the Filipinos were232 words
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66 1899-02-09 16 THE UNITED STATES AND THE PHILIPPINES. A VIGOROUS OFFENSIVE POLICY. ILOILO TO BE ATTACKED. THEFILIPIiMO GOVERNMENT TO BE CAPTURED. The Washington Cabinet has decided on a vigorous offensive. The troops will be ordered to attack 110--110 and endeavour to capture the Filipino Government at Malolos. THE CHINA LOAN. Covered Ten66 words
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Article76 1899-02-09 16 MANUFACTORY, LUDGATB HILL, LONDON. MAKER IO H. M. THE yUEEN. Specially Manufactured ana Kccom mended for use in the East, Benson's Special Strength 1 FIELD WATCH A Gold Keyless English Half Chronometer /20 BENSON'S "LUDGATB" WATCH. A Three Quart eh Plate 111 Hii Lrvbrpuil COMPENSATED, SILVICK /5.51 GOLO,76 words
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Article367 1899-02-09 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. I Nominal. C 2,000,000 450,968 199,875^2.- Deferred. £5 Buyers. 1,250 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $5 Sellers. 10,000 i& 8 -584 £1 Cjb r i4»o uni^supr, Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25,000367 words
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Advertisement68 1899-02-09 16 DYNA M I T E DEVIL BRAND, The undersigned have now received a shipment of the above well-known Dynamite, which is guaranteed equal in every respect to any other brand offering in the market The DEVIL BRAND" of Dynamite is used at the principal Mines in South Africa, South America,68 words
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Miscellaneous625 1899-02-09 16 CLEARA N C K S February 8, Giang Ann, Brit, str., Dunlop, for Saigon. Cheang Chew, Brit, str., Webb, for Penang. Batavier, Brit, str., Robertson, for Klang, via ports. Ban Poh Guan, Brit, str., Stratton, for Macassar, via ports. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Calypso, Brit, str., Lowry, tor625 words
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Miscellaneous1024 1899-02-09 16 VESSKLS IN PORT. M Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Corrmanders Arrived From p O i WhAwther Brit, ctuiser 1770 Dare Dec. 15 Honekon k Roads Dkßuytkk Dut. 2517 Visser Feb. 7 Haiavia Immoktalitk Brit, cruiser 5600 Sir B. Chichester Jnn. 28 Labuan Other Vessels P^lats Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For1,024 words
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