The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 23 February 1899
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1899-02-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. RD SERIES. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2:3rd. 1899 Xo. 60418 words
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Article233 1899-02-23 1 a I 1} 1 13 Faure, 113 113 114 tin on Individual I ree 114 ction, 114 goat, 114 mmand, 114 US 1 17,1*5 125 118 Dramatic Club, 119 I.C.C. XI., I 22 King'j < I 122 ib, 125 lub, 125 sporting Club, 115 n, I ifj I k233 words
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Article44 1899-02-23 1 to the Singapore Free Press Weekly from Hurope to die Straits by any of il lines are invited to send to the Manager ol their steamer and date of arrival in 1 opies will then be mailed to meet the various ports of call.44 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article55 1899-02-23 1 On the 15th instant, at 6, hancery Lane, the wite of C. BaunSßtß, of a son. At Barganny Villa, Oxley Rise, on the 19th inst., the wife of the Rev. S. Stephen Walkbr, m.a., of a son. At iS, Sophia Road, Singapore, on the 21st instant, the wife of55 words
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Article274 1899-02-23 1 The next mail from Europe is due to arrive by the P. O. S.S. Chusan on Sunday, with London advices to the 3rd inst., being followed by the X. 1). L. S S. Bayern on the 2nd proximo, with the English mails of the 4th inst. This mail274 words
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Article, Illustration406 1899-02-23 1 l!rre «hall th« Pre-* the Pec pte'l right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; >\rzr patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Feb. i6th.) THERE is something deeply pathetic in to-day's telegram, taken along with the news from the Philippines in406 words
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Article127 1899-02-23 1 We have received a serioj.^ from a correspondent that he was kept waiting two hours for payment of a withdrawal from the Post Office Savings Bank. For enquiries made we learn that all payments for sums over 8100 have to be countersigned by the Postmaster-General. The Postmaster-General127 words
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Article489 1899-02-23 1 IT is with great regret that the world will hear of the quite unexpected death oi that universally respected statesman, FELIX FAURE, President of the French Republic. At any time such a loss would be serious at this moment wher France is unhappily torn by dissenssion489 words
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Article82 1899-02-23 1 FROM various sources we have to-day accounts, from eye witnesses, of the infinitely regrettable outbreak of fighting at Manila. These accounts, or phrases therein, naturally take colour from the personal surroundings of the writers, and it is to be understood that for these and the mental attitude82 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement87 1899-02-23 1 MARINE HOTEL, MENADO, CELEBES. VTED in a healthy part of the Town, in immediate vicinity of the commercial Dock-, and the Government Offices. 1 French spoken. A runner attends tiers. W. van VKLDHOVRN,— Proprietor. 15.3 LRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILL. Klevvtion, 2260 Khbt. Hotel Charges $4.50 per day for each adult.87 words
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Advertisement158 1899-02-23 1 McALISTER Co. Have just received a large shipment of WOOD CO/S COW BRAND BUTTER which, owing to fall of price in Australia and the rise in exchange, they are able to offer at the following reduced prices, viz 65 cents per 1 lb. tin. si. 25 2 lb. N.B. Beware158 words
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Article230 1899-02-23 2 which, absolutely from minute to minute, implied the most perilous possibilities. Not only so, but the long delay had the effect of creating a constantly increasing alarm and suspicion amongst the Filipinos, that mere liberation from Spain had ceased to be the unselfish motives of the American Government. When anxiety230 words
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Article489 1899-02-23 2 The fate of the Sulu Archipelago has been but little discussed of late amidst the turmoil of recent events in the Philippines. The article by Mr. John Dill Ross which we publish to-day gives some idea of what Sulu is like and of its possibilities. Together with489 words
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636 1899-02-23 2 (Feb. 20th, Mr. Chamberlain, it is satisfactory to see, stands no ecclesiastical nonsense. W r hen the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Malta took it on himself to dictate to clerical candidates for the Legislative Assembly such being admissible in the Malta Council that they636 words
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Article467 1899-02-23 2 It is disheartening to see that disorders in Paris have accompanied tne announce- i ment of M. LOUBET'S election by the Veisailles Congress to the office of Presi- i dent of the Republic. The division over the election was really not so coloured by tin: great467 words
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Article729 1899-02-23 2 A New York despatch of the 7th January says A Washington special to the He raid says By the confirmation of the nomination of R. A. MOSELY, Jr.. of Ala. bama, as Consul General at Singapore, the Senate has caused the retirement from the consular service of729 words
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Article429 1899-02-23 2 (Feb. 22nd) AT last we have news, to-dav, of the new General Officer Commanding in suecession to Col. JONES-VaugHAN, who vacates his command at Singapore in next. We do not know why, but it one of the accepted facts in the service that Singapore has a bad429 words
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Article111 1899-02-23 3 is greatly in evidence in ipore at this moment. Almost every man displays a sudden anxious if he is about to be led by In friendly style to any adjacent js, no doubt, are in degree the same way in the divine prophylactic treatment. But in mehow, the111 words
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Article413 1899-02-23 3 Bfi ol other matter further vations on the "Defence ition Ordinance are held over. isha, one of the Egyptian exiles has received the pardon of Her jsty the Queen, and will return to his and shortly. A Chinaman, who was arrested yesterday ee Lam Street with413 words
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Article780 1899-02-23 3 A special general meeting of the S.S.C. was held in the Exchange last evening (15th), the business being to submit the proposed programme for the Spring Meeting and to make an alteration in Rule 25 There were present Mr. W. A. Cadell (Chair) Messrs. C. Sugden, D.780 words
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Article1136 1899-02-23 3 The Seventeen-anda-Half Per Cent. 'The following remarks were drawn up in August 1895, by the Kditor of the Singapore Free Press," who subsequently, in a private cap city, submitted them, supported by other gentle men, to the local branch of the Straits Settlements Association for information and1,136 words
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Article935 1899-02-23 3 Late despatches ,to Auckland give the following detailed accounts of the recent troubles in Samoa, over the question of the Kingship The Supreme Court sat for eleven days to decide upon the kingship, and about thirty of the most influential chiefs gave evidence. I'p to within935 words
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Article1205 1899-02-23 4 (Wednesday, Feb. 15th, 1809.) The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal omrni^sioners was held this afternoon. Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Col. Pennefather, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Nanson, Mr. Fort, Mr. Mr. Meyer, Tan heng Tuan and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. Fin ami e The financial statement showed;1,205 words
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Article730 1899-02-23 4 Spanish ACCOUNTS. The Spanish transport Reina Maria Christina came in this morning from Manila, after a quick passage, bringing with her 814 soldiers, 85 officers and 300 passengers. Capt. Casquero, on being seen by our representative this morning, was able to give but few details of730 words
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Article1640 1899-02-23 4 The American Version. (The American.) After many unsuccessful attempts the insurgents have finally succeeded in engaging the American forces, but with somewhat disastrous results to themselves, as a matter of course. The trouble commenced Saturday evening about Q o'clock, when ihe insurgents who have been causing1,640 words
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Article309 1899-02-23 4 (Globe. j The expected Report of the Royal Commi< on Newfoundland cannot he very much long, layed, and its receipt will place the Goven under the immediate necessity of bringing controversy with France on the subje c lony to an issue. It is no longer possible to avoid facing309 words
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Article400 1899-02-23 4 From Men and Women of the Time: Francois Felix Faure, President of the I Republic, is of Protestant descent, although personally he is a Roman Catholic, and wai b Paris on Jan. 3a, 1841. He is a self-made and began life as a journeyman taunt r400 words
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Article573 1899-02-23 5 The Hongkong Volunteer Corps gave a ;s ful dance at the City Hall on the 'he Intermediate- P. f^ steamer Canj c ft Penang 5. am. to-day, and is exI 4. p.m. to-morrow, Saturday. to pressure upon our space our Column has unavoidably to be held573 words
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Article290 1899-02-23 5 The Singapore friends of Mr. S. L. Darby (of the Bank of China and Japan), and of his brother, Mr. J. H. Darby, of the Telegraph Company here, will be sorry to learn that the former died at Shanghai on the Sth inst. of290 words
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Article229 1899-02-23 5 The Hon. Sir Joseph William Chitty, was the second and only surviving son of the late Mr. Thomas Chitty, of the Inner Temple, and was born in London in 1828. He was educated at Eton md Balliol College, Oxford, where he graduated in 1851, taking a229 words
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383 1899-02-23 5 (On Leaving ior India.) And now, my son, farewell, trod -peed Thy barque o'er ocean wave. Take heed And do not scorn as some have done That friend and ioc oi man the sun. At all times too be girt around With383 words
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Article209 1899-02-23 5 Last night the Inspector General of Police, accompanied by Sergeant Branagan, a European constable and three detective^ belonging to the Gambling Suppression Department, raided No. 50 Clyde Street, a crockery shop. Eleven Chinese were arrested while engaged in a game of chap-ji-kee. No. 10 on giving evidence on209 words
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Article190 1899-02-23 5 The Situation* in Europe. Sir Edward Grey, in a speech at Hexham, referred to the pacification auguries in Europe as indicated by trie reception of the Tsar's rescript the improved tone between Great Britain and France: the repletion of the Powers as regards land-grabbing in Africa;190 words
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391 1899-02-23 5 THE OPEN DOOR IN THE PHILIPPINES. Realisation Almost Hopeless. Extracts from American Papers published in Public Opinion, Bth December, 1898. 11 If the Philippines become a part of the United States, therefore, tht same tariff duties and the same internal revenue taxes that exist in one part must exist in391 words
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Article690 1899-02-23 5 Wrotn vur oun Correspondent^ The soldier brought back to Batavia by the Giang Ann from Singapore, to which place he had deserted, gave himself up voluntarily to the Dutch Consul there and sked to be sent back to Java. It is hoped Jiat through this man the whole690 words
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Article85 1899-02-23 5 The Morning Leader says: Lady Brooke, the Ranee of Sarawak, has a beautiful villa overlooking 'he Gulf of Genoa, where she is quietly entertaining a succession of visitors in small parties. Count and Countess Gleichen are to be among the next. Meantime, Rajah Brooke's sister-in-law, Mrs.85 words
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Article62 1899-02-23 5 Active steps have been taken to destroy the caterpillars on the Petaling Estate, millions have been killed by coolies. An experiment was made to attract and kill the moths by \V r ell's Patent Lights. An unfortunate explosion occurred, probably by a naked light being taken too close to kerosine.62 words
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Article3437 1899-02-23 6 An English Naval Officer's Account. (For the Singapore Free Press.) As you may have heard, relations between the Americans in Manila and the Filipinos have been strained for some months past, the disagreement having started in August last when the Spaniards capitulated. The Americans then refused3,437 words
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Article136 1899-02-23 6 Ihe Polo Pony Society Council ha* with the Royai Agricultural Society of Baft* for classes for polo ponies at their iSgg d held at Maidstone on June 19th to 23rd inclusu toward! which ihe Polo Pony Society is ing the sum of £210. In addition to tithe Council136 words
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Article1027 1899-02-23 7 mn American Correspondent.; nt of Warren's Circus was 1 with >oldiers when a man rushed in and called out I o your quarters, boys, driven in our outposts." "In an Jmost, the large tent was emptied |ii r~ sizing the first vehicle to started on a1,027 words
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Article155 1899-02-23 7 A Committee meeting of the King's Own Sports Club has been held, to select a team to represent the Regt., at football in a match against Singapore, to be played at an early date this will be the first appearance of the Regimental Team at Singapore and155 words
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357 1899-02-23 7 A writer in Lo Aiikang animadverts strongly on the irksomeness of the French system of police surveillance over individual movements in Indo-China Just think of the difficulties that can be created for merchants and private persons generally by that sort of control by which their357 words
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Article41 1899-02-23 7 Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, who are at present in Penang in connection with the Court of Appeal, are expected to return to Singapore by the P. O. S. s. Chusan on the 25th inst.41 words
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Article515 1899-02-23 7 The Rev. A. Connell sailed yesterday I by the French mail for Calcutta via Colombo and Madras. In Perak the new railway stock is being inscribed F. M. S. R.— a sign of the time> and railway federation. During the Chinese New Year the Selangor Government515 words
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Article629 1899-02-23 7 Dr. Denny 8, Protector of Chinese for British North Borneo, thus writes in his annual report for 1898. Considerable trouble has occasionally been caused by coolies artiving from Hongkong or Singapore repudiating certain details of their engagements, i either denying that they received the advances stated, or629 words
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406 1899-02-23 7 A military correspondent writes By kind permission and under the patronage of Lt.-Col. J. Rowlandson and officers the Kings Own Regt. the members of the above Club gave a capital variety entertainment in the Theatre Tanglin Barracks on Thursday evening last. The Band of406 words
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Article85 1899-02-23 7 Admiral Sir Harry Keppels Secretary writes to a friend in Johore Sir Harry is very weak and tired. He would write himself if this were not the case. His old Singapore friends are very dear to him, and no place gets more recognition in his memoirs. You85 words
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Article1507 1899-02-23 8 Quxcquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal. We have received from Mr. W. T. Stead a broadsheet with the taking title War against War' Which indeed is a very noble and philanthropic sentiment, but is founded on the assumption that the nations of this world1,507 words
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Article163 1899-02-23 8 The flags on board the French steamer La Seyne and Uruguay and the Russian transports Kostroma and St. Petersburg are all half masted to-day out of respect to the memory of the late- President Faure, of France. Quoting trom a French journal, we see that Senor Sagasta considers the uue-s--tion163 words
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Article1248 1899-02-23 8 for the Singapore Free Pressj. XXVIII, Our Colonial Forces. I have, I am sure, exceeded patience, so must now briefly conclude my treatise on our army by a short account of the military forces raised and maintained by our Colonies. Our Colonies have, of late, not1,248 words
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353 1899-02-23 8 Planting in Pervw. (Ceylon Observer.) We are very pleased to have a chatty letter frorr the worthy and indefatigable Baronet who IS long known as a hardworking planter in Ceylo a pioneer of Dimbula and a'as one of the greatest sufferers from353 words
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Article1858 1899-02-23 9 fß^ John Dill R' being a forbidden thing to go out of entries guarding the capital of r NS -rally tempted to see some--'and, and seizing a favourable tu „jty, I md'- across to Maibong and from my little expedition. Spaniards spell Jolo, and Holo, is1,858 words
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795 1899-02-23 9 "Ol r Nsm Colonial Corruption Mines and thr President's Administrative Weaknesses." (The Verdict New York, Jan. 2.j There is a note of blind hesitation in the President's Message. McKinley approaches every great question which shall harass his administration with a mousing and cat like795 words
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Article707 1899-02-23 9 It is now stated that the Malay States Guides will not come to Singapore for the mobilization. The Malay roughs of Kuala Lumpor have re-discovered a way to pay old debts They attack and beat the chettie.s in th<* public streets. The Russian Volunteer Fle^t steamer707 words
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Article181 1899-02-23 10 __a CYCLE Scorching on the Esplanade. Sir, As I was in a gharry going northwards along the Cathedral side of the Esplanade about 6 30 p.m. a mob of about eight cyclists at full speed rushed past my gharry, with cycle horns blowing and bells ringing. These were apparently181 words
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Article319 1899-02-23 10 Tbe Morning Post of January 24th has this announcement of a movement for a memorial to the late Sir William Maxwell, to be erected in the Colony of Lagos, where he contracted his fatal illness after a period of exceptionally arduous and anxious servir e319 words
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Article195 1899-02-23 10 As we have already announced, Mr Roberton, the artist, who is making a short stay here, is giving an exhibition of paintings in oil and water colours at the Town Hall to-norrow and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mr.195 words
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Article106 1899-02-23 10 The Galloway Gazette of the 21st Jan. says;— M His Royal Highness the- Crown Prince of Siam, and H. R. H. Prince Benya of Siam, with their Military Governor Lieut.-Col. C. V Hume, R.A., are at present the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Stewart106 words
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Article316 1899-02-23 10 A cricket match between a team from the King's Own Regiment and a S. C. C. eleven was played on the Esplanade on Saturday, and resulted in favour of the Club. King's Own. Capt. Marker b Kerr i Lt. Jackson c Morrison b Hannaford... 13 Sgt. Breen b Hannaford...316 words
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Article128 1899-02-23 10 On tbe day of the funeral of tbe late M. Felix Faure, President of tbe French Republic, it is understood that tbe flags on all Government buildings and vessels in the Colony will be half-masted and that, at noon, minute guns will be fired to the128 words
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Article268 1899-02-23 10 A gentleman who arrived by tbe mail forwards tbe following little bit" of human AMI SEMKNTS ON THE FRENCH MIIL s.s. Oceanien.' A Fair Knock out! Cherchbz la Fbmmb! Life on the Oceanien was not very thrilling between Colombo and this port. There was a tug of268 words
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Article11 1899-02-23 10 Norwegian steamer passed through from est to East at 3.30 p.m.11 words
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Article273 1899-02-23 10 SMALL-POX ON THE P. O. MAIL. A case of small-pox appears to have broken out on board the last P. O. mail steamer Bengal, which left here on the ioth inst. for Penang, with tbe Chief Justice, Mr. and Mrs. Justice Hyndman Jones, MajorGeneral Jones Vaughan, Miss Black, Mr Gosling273 words
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Article373 1899-02-23 10 {From our #i*>i Ctrrespenaem.i Batavia has been badly flooded for some days. Enormous quantities of water came down from tbe hills, besides torrential rains in the town itself. The canals and relief sluices were overpowered and all the low-lying parts of the town were under water. Ihe canals373 words
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Article183 1899-02-23 10 lt should again be urged on the police authorities that no movement of rikishas should be permitted on the seaside loop of Ihe Esplanade between 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. The other loop past the cathedral and Hotel is quite sufficient and is no more of a detour. There was183 words
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Article959 1899-02-23 10 In the presence ot a number of l_f_. officers, the gunnery trials of the first-class ed cruiser Asama took place off the mr Tyne on 19th inst. The ship's armam sists of four 8-m. Elswick guns, lourtett and numerous smaller weapons Tk_ rounds were hred. From each959 words
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Article428 1899-02-23 11 v c apore one sunny day, n down the sun with furious ray at upon the parched ground, The i hosen team, Selangor's pride lent side, manly toil were found. a handsome crew,' ed. of dernng do, j yellow coat were clad. N they leaned upon.428 words
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Article72 1899-02-23 11 announced that M Chaine, of tbe mpagnie Phebus, a well-known French I motor cycle company, is establish"eral agency in Singapore, and motor-car lately seen going about ol the machines of the company understood that M Chaine is giving titrations of his motors each evening Esplanade. It72 words
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Article169 1899-02-23 11 Wak TurfClub propose holding a ''ana meeting in April next. V Bicknell, the Assistant Audi. en angi >s to go home on leave in essor is not yet known. hull ol the Penang Harbour dredger < obstructed by the Penang Foundry The machinery is on the way t«»« tbe loan169 words
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Article2144 1899-02-23 11 Sensational Incident in the Red Sea. Ceylon Planter Overboard— But RbscubdAmongst the passengers at present travelling home by ihe Bibby steamer Derbyshire is Mr. H. fohn Gavin, about whom one of his follow-passen-gers writes as follows to a Ceylon paper We were most of us having2,144 words
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Article119 1899-02-23 11 1 Another correspondent waxes indignant over certain exhibitions of a tricycle propelled by petroleum on the P^splanade on the evening of Saturday and Sunday. The motor cycle is said to be not only a object of alarm to horses, but a source of danger to traffic of all descriptions, as119 words
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Article745 1899-02-23 11 it d A S Un d n r tood In Ba "gkok that Mr. E. B M.chell is returning to Siam, possibly to push his claim against Dr. Cheek's estate. The Paknam Railway pays a dividend of 3 per cent, for the last half-year. A suggestion745 words
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Article1147 1899-02-23 12 An Exi-lkt oHSioaaa that the Tbudbmi 01 THK SCPPLY IS Tr> MATERIALLY DIMINISH. The remarkable appreciation in the price of tin, it appears, may not improbably continue, it the opinions of an expert, interviewed yesterday by a representative of The Financial Ne-jus, are soundly based. What1,147 words
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Article424 1899-02-23 12 I The following account of the barbarities perpetrated upon the unforlunate Father Victorin by the anti-foreign Chinese at Shihkushan in the Patung district is taken from the C. Daily j Ne-jos Father Victorin was a Belgian, not quite twentyi nine years of age, and was424 words
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Article259 1899-02-23 12 We learn wilh great 1 egret that Sir l laude Macdonald has determined for some reason, which we trust has nothing to do wilh Mr. Litton's unusually energetic performance of his duty at Chungking, to remove that gentleman from his present position of Acting Consul259 words
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313 1899-02-23 12 I An American officer, interviewed at Hongkong, gives bis views as to the position of affairs in these terms, which appear in the China Mail Do the Filipinos occupy strong positions None of their positions are what could be termed strong. The country is heavily313 words
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Article64 1899-02-23 12 A case brought by Major the Hon. R. Tyrwhitt, r.a., against the firm of native bankers, Madhulal and Company, for dishonouring a cheque drawn upon them by the plaintiff, has been decided in the assistant judge's court at Agra. The bankers have been adjudged to64 words
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Article80 1899-02-23 12 The Consulates Burned. (Special to Daily Press.) Manila, 14th February. Iloilo was taken on Saturday afternoon. The Insurgents had threatened to destroy the town by fire, but they burned little more than the English, German and American Consulates. The Banks were saved. Tbe Petrel and Boston began tbe80 words
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146 1899-02-23 12 The Lowing Heard Winds Slowly O'er the Lee-Way ot Unregistered Documents." "Judging from the indiscriminate call upon the cadet resources of tbe colonial service, to clear off the blocks in tbe Singapore and Penang police and requests courts, we (Pinang Gazette) may expect to146 words
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Article134 1899-02-23 12 Concerning the new leader of tbe Radical Rump Mr. \V. H. Read, c M.G writes from London to remind us that Stansfeld's mischievous resolution regarding the abrogation of legislation against contagious disease was brought forward in the House of Commons on the i()th March, 1896,134 words
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Article143 1899-02-23 12 HOW DEWAR RAN AND WHAT HE WON. A story oi ex-Sheriff Dewar, told by an eyewitness, at Marseilles, is amusing. A Java family who had stopped at the hotel the night before, had left behind them a little boy of eight, who was found fast asleep at the back of143 words
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Article268 1899-02-23 12 A Washington despatch of 7th January reads:— Secretary Alger has decided to send lour regiments of infantry to the Philippines. The Fourth, Twelfth and Seventeenth have been designated, arid in addition ihe Third Infantry, now at Fort Snelhng, Minn., will go by the same route across the268 words
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Article52 1899-02-23 12 A Bangkok paper bays that Mr. J. J. Lulie, who was a passenger by the M M Caledomen, now travels in tbe interests of a large French insurance company, a post conferred on him, through certain interests in recognition of services rendered in biam. (The labourer is worthy of his52 words
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Article315 1899-02-23 12 Submission of the Tambi Sv Mr. W. C. Cowie, managing dir< British North Borneo Company, j,.. Reuler's representative with referen gram from Labuan announcing th, the lambunans, said: 44 The visit ot the Governor and Mr be fraught with very important results to n\ of the colony.315 words
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Article235 1899-02-23 12 A Tribute irom thb Pulpit. A very interesting note reaches us from Eliya. Si>me months ago we ann< un Nuwara Eliya Jymkhana Club decided to their annual Race Meeting and tennis ment at a far earlier date than usual, t being not to allow the event to235 words
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327 1899-02-23 12 DEATH OF A CHINA-JAPAN WAR NOTORIETY. Howie, the hero ot the abortive scheme I 3 01-w up the Japanese fleet in November I 1 committed suicide. His death was oftiua ported at the L. S. < onsulatc here to-day b) th Captain and officers ot the steamer from ihe yumped327 words
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Article56 1899-02-23 12 Mr Elton Bell, Veterinary Surg the loth November last wa> robbed gold watch and chain, value $i s rikiiha puller, the man entering M* while he was asleep and absc Nothing further was heard ol tin until he was arrt-te-d uy the Poli< day, when he admitted the thi property,56 words
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Article180 1899-02-23 13 m on Mail Steamers. in Monday's paper that by a passenger, of a little iard the M.M. s s Ocealight took place with tbe ts the prim try motive. gi r of that ship, 1 can igh productive of much the papers, such an itu.i- the t ivt»- of180 words
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Article40 1899-02-23 13 I- aking an interest g scheme proposed by Chairman of the Exportation Company, to the Tanjong Pagar Dock i urg» that Bangkok enterits< If so as to reap the old supplies about io Uongk< g and Singapore from40 words
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Article81 1899-02-23 13 I good attendance- of i Club at the R rday afternoon, and beat ol the son prenencementj tb. r ot tin ough. Some witni ssed, and it is t he ponh combut the- players are and are not so uns pec i ally thi m lore-, but h tl81 words
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Article97 1899-02-23 13 II Warren's Circus, now the almighty at as follows I gration are mis- vere enough to which r might honourably succumb, ire us, whose existence in the is precarious enough withSi Idom has any st;r ines in rapid succession. however, with admirable rvived tin so and97 words
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Article90 1899-02-23 13 •ton. the artist, who is at 1 rt stay in Singapore. thibition of paintings in oil irs at the Town Hall, a ion being exposed for sale in and being open for insp< i h or to-morrow from h and from jp m. to 6 p.m. chinjunga and90 words
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Article291 1899-02-23 13 Before a Court of Two Magistrates yesterday Ho Ah Tao, a Macau woman, convicted of disposing of a girl for purposes of prostitution, was sentenced to three months rigorous imprisonment and fined 8100 or. in default, ihree months. vera] adulterated milk cases came before Mr. Elcum this morning.291 words
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Article528 1899-02-23 13 Mongol immigrant- are steadily ousting whites I From an article reprinted in the Si |ap r F ee Pr ss.) There s a country that ncv^v was governed, that's corrupt, and unformed and unmade I hat will not dev elope its commerce that bars the free entrance of528 words
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Article279 1899-02-23 13 The Indian Frontier. Expedition Against Outlaws. Bombay, Feb. 7. With the view of arresting numerous outlaws and recovering the rifles lately stolen, a force consis'ing of the Second Punjab cavalry, First Punjab Infantry and the Second Sikhs, with two guns of the 'Mountain Battery, commanded by <.lonel Batten,279 words
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Article115 1899-02-23 13 We {China Gazette) are ii formed that the Rus- sian railway from Newchwang is now finished tor 13 miles north of that Port towards Kirin, and work is heing vigorously pu hed. A foreigner who recently made the journey describes the whole country from Port Arthur up115 words
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Article283 1899-02-23 13 Ihe news ol the operations of the American forces in the Pin! ppines is of a very vague character, which would indicate that the American authorities are exercising a very strict censorship of telegrams fre>m Manila. Yesterday several business houses in the Colony received the283 words
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111 1899-02-23 13 According to a Japanese paper, negotiations are in progress between ihe J ipane-e and the (hint sc Governments for the transfer of the management of the Iron Foundry at Hangchow, China, to the h inds of the Japanese Government, and also that privileges are111 words
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Article177 1899-02-23 13 riic French steamer Rio Negro, with a further batch <>i Spanish troops from the Philippines, is due here this week, en route to Ban elona Ihe sale by auction ot the P. 0. steamer Brindisi will take place- at Nagasaki on the 4th March next. This vessel, I it will177 words
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Article1426 1899-02-23 13 The Siamese Government is understood to have applied for the services of four more accountant officers from India. Messrs Stiven and Fowlie competed yesterday in the final for tbe Sepoy Lines Golf Club Championship. The former won by two up and one to play. There are1,426 words
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Article143 1899-02-23 14 Black and White to band by the mail has a portrait of this gallant young officer, and these remarks. "Lieutenant Eustace Montagu Townend is another of those brave officers who have lound death in West Africa, or as a result of injuries received there. In143 words
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92 1899-02-23 14 They Leave Hongkong for the North. T. R. H. Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia left Hongkong at noon on the 15th inst., in the Deutchsland. On their arrival at Amoy they will be joined by the Gefion, which left Hongkong on Tuesday. After92 words
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Article234 1899-02-23 14 A somewhat remarkable article on "The AngloGerman Alliance" appears in the Wirthschafts and Handelspolitische Rundschau for 1808. Its author, says the Morning Post Berlin correspondent, praises the British policy of the "Open Door,' and declares that ihe question whether Germany and Great Britain hoe signed234 words
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Article750 1899-02-23 14 To the Kd lor of the Times of India. Sir,— lt has struck me as strange that with the flow of Japanese trade in Bombay the enterprising Parsce and Mahomedan capitalists of the city have not ventured on staking a lew hundreds of rupees on the introduction of750 words
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Article1168 1899-02-23 14 Some New Fiction. ''Afterwards and Other Stories" by lan Maclaren (London Hodder and Stoughton, 6/-) is a collection of tales and sketches produced in a form similar to that of Beside the Bonny Briar Bush' and "The Days of Auld Lang Syne." Only a few1,168 words
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60 1899-02-23 14 STRANGERS AND PRISONERS AID SOCIETY. Th following subs< riptions fully acknowledged. Albion W. J. Napier Esq. J. Miller Esq. Hon. J. M. Allinson W. H. Frizell Esq. Anonymous 15 Funds for carrying on the Society an> urgently required. Subscriptions may be si til Cuscaden, K-q., at the Central Polii tion60 words
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Article154 1899-02-23 14 omplical ons in the Far some hardship on the crews who have tln--.r three years in some ot tl station, and who are placed in tion as comp in d with ships i states the \ttd Military R ton was commissioned as far back and the X-ircissus154 words
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Article71 1899-02-23 14 A© rding to >,( N state th it the North German Lloyd create a new regular service between H and Seattle, via" Manila and Yokohama. v has been chosen as the American port in connect the steamship line directly wit 1 ern Pacific Railway, and more71 words
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Article161 1899-02-23 14 A Central .Ve-u telegram from v^ An unusual scene occurred in a chur' f<dk, Virginia, the other evening. Hie I Varley. of London, who vvms delivering referred > the friendship between Eng America. Hi, remarks were received enthusi.i m by the huge cong hu---a- and hats were:161 words
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Article81 1899-02-23 15 g, t,sri ship Andelana, which left Shanghai th of November last for Port Angeles, arrived on the 29th of December— sailing January 6th— has been lost under rcumstances. She capsized off Tacoma g of the 14th ult. and Captain venteen men were drowned. The over, says81 words
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Article119 1899-02-23 15 ram of the 21st January published pen says that the work on the the railway from Kiaochau to < ommenced next month. rrespondent of the X.~C. Daily -Railway progress during 1898 has v. The metals now run for outside of Shanhaikuan be, but are not, taken beyond les),119 words
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Article53 1899-02-23 15 m the strictures, applied by educationists of high London te> questions included ex i mt nations, a corresponds lrom a home paper i problems from a book on conjui r mediate Education Commission Wednesday, Archbishop Walsh a book on conjuring by 1 found in it several puzzles which53 words
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Article133 1899-02-23 15 SINGAPORE VOLUN TEER ARTILLERY. I ok i s Okdrkv Head Quarter Office, Singapore. 1 6th February, iBgq. fficer for ihe ensuing week, Lieut. tor the ensuing week, Corpl. gentlemen, having been duly ted .1- Gunners to Sub divisions as to No. s Sub. < > A. haney to No. 6133 words
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Article67 1899-02-23 15 I ED UP lo February 22 On London. i/uj p I .i/i i dits 3 m/s 2/0 docum< ntsj m/s 2/0 *hts 6 m/s 2/0 V Fr lemand 2471 pKRMA mand o oo i I. GKONG, demand.'.!.'!'.'.'.'.'.'.'. l d\< OHAMA, demand c% pm v and i,S •ANiu, demand 267 words
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Article61 1899-02-23 15 Fd lary 22 16t 25 0.00 No. 1 q. rdinary S' pore J 26.87', le, (Fair L/W— S%) m 42 1 lus to tbe life) s lb) go. mboinaj ?2 ras Pair quality) 68. ike (do. do.) 7.45 Fair do.) 7.25 Fair do.; Nominal. Mnall M >IO 800 320.61 words
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Advertisement723 1899-02-23 15 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Siooooooo RESERVE FUND J 'JJJS RESERVE LIABILITY OF 1 9,000,0c0 PROPRIETORS j $i0,000,00c Court or Directors. If on. J.J. BELL-IRVING.— Chairman. R. M. Gray, B sq —Deputy Chairman. C. Brurmann, Esq. A.J. Raymond, Esq. David Gubbay, Esq. R. H. Hill, Esq. w A^723 words
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Advertisement581 1899-02-23 15 Straits Parcels and I Shipping Agency. 4 BATTERY ROAD x PARCELS. Luggage and General Merchandis. Shipped to all parts of the Globe. c. o. d. (cas on delivery system). PASSAGES Booked free of charge. INSURANCE Effected on Personal effects and Jewellery. DRAFTS and LETTERS of CREDIT arranged on Europe, Asia581 words
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Advertisement549 1899-02-23 15 REUTER'SJ^LEGRAMS. THE UNITED STATES AND THE PHILIPPINES. PERMANENT OCCUPATION DISAVOWKD. ULTIMATE SELF.GOVERNMENT DESIRED. The Senate at Washington has adopted a resolution, by a majority of 26 votes to j 22, to the effect that the ratification of the Peace Treaty does not imply the permanent occupation of the Philippines, but549 words
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Article336 1899-02-23 16 Lhe following have booked s tges in advance as under, the ling b< in^ given where known French Mail. Mar. 3. Per Tonkin Mrs. de Slnler and children, Mr. H u tk Bare, Mrs. Brasier de [*huy Mr. A. S.S Mr. G. 1 H. Brussaard, Mr. \lbin, Mr.336 words
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Advertisement499 1899-02-23 16 A PRESIDENTIAL CRISIS IN FRANCE. M. Loubet s Election Impeached. Complicity Alleged in Panama Frauds, j M. Loubet's election was supported by the Radicals and Dreyfusite revisionist party. M. Meline tiulidature had the support of the moderates and the anti-Dreyfusites. la an article published on Saturday M. Beau re pa499 words
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Advertisement84 1899-02-23 16 THE SINGAPORE COMMAND. The New G.O.C. Col. Dickson, commanding the Cavalry I at Colchester, is appointed to the command of the Troops at Singapore. THE ARMY ESTIMATES. A Heavy Budget Increase. The Army Estimates issued shew an increase of £1,091,700 sterling, and an increase of 7,40,3 men, exclusive of India.84 words
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Miscellaneous665 1899-02-23 16 > CLEARANCES. February 22. Will o'thl Wisp, Brit, str., Willock, for Pontianak. Flbvo, Brit, sir., Foster, for T. Anson. SINOAPORI, Brit. str.. Gray, for Bangkok. MALACCA, Brit, str., Daly, for Teluk Anson, via ports. BoRNBO, Brit, str., Dinsdale, for Bangkok. HBCUBA, Brit, str., Fyfe, for Darvel Bay, via ports. ZwBBMA,665 words
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Miscellaneous1158 1899-02-23 16 SHARE LI ST, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1899. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. 1 Nominal. < 2,000,000 45<V/>8 199,875 £2.5. Deferred. £5 Buyers. 1,250 £1 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $5 Sellers. 1 0,000 £>g I "gjj bsbssssbJ Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. Si 00 3 25,000 3 25,000 250 $1 Fraser1,158 words
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