The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 April 1899
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Title Section17 1899-04-27 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, APRIL 27th.*_8M No. f>l317 words
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Article255 1899-04-27 1 CONTEXTS. 1 Ire in Scotland, 2 .Joon Outbreak, 2 i Man-trap, tine Sailors, n the Philippines. 2 ?o American Policy in the Phihppm. ~>-g Coghlan'a Escapade-, 2 -o X nkelinky," 2 ->0 Maws, Gambling Appea 26? r tl I hess Hoard, 2 -Uhletir Sports |at Tanghn, JX{ 4 G Co.255 words
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Article61 1899-04-27 1 1 1 7 75 5 5 Black (ordii.ary Spore) 25 7 s nos to the lb.) 7 z '*<> the lb; ...da) ST \mboina) S] mall p e ari"(FaVr quality 1 'djS do flake (do. do.) 6.90 '^dmm pearl (Fair do.) 640 H Q<J do flak» /Fair do.) -_s61 words
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Article12 1899-04-27 1 Un tne 2.3rd instant, at the General Hospital papers please copy.)12 words
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Article, Illustration511 1899-04-27 1 OUR readers will be well-pleased to -earn that we have persuaded our good friend the Revd. G. M. R Enu to renew and maintain, in a light literary way, bis I old kindly personal associations with Singapore and Singapore folk. That periodical association is511 words
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Article225 1899-04-27 1 The determined antagonism of the Chinese of the new Kowloon territory to British occupation amounting to open resistence by artillery and rifle fire, as specially telegraphed to the Singapore Free Press, has spoilt what appears to have been a first class holiday at Hongkong This was the225 words
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Article609 1899-04-27 1 Cold Storage (April 2 1 st.) As to the important question of "cold storage meat supply and distribution for Singapore, it is understood that Mr. De BURGH PERSSB'S detailed proposals, on behalf of the Queensland Meat Exportation Company, are yet awaited by the Directorof the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company. lt609 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement36 1899-04-27 1 B uy Malacca Tea PUW*. and cheapest ol all Teas, sold Is v^.' (U X** Ba e Road VONG LBE SKNG, Orchafd Road Pck *>c 45 cents per lb. Souchong 40 cents per lb. mwf 5.936 words
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Advertisement61 1899-04-27 1 STATIONERY Ruled White Foolscap Paper Per case of 40 reams 576 Ruled and lnruled White cv Blue Foolscap of 14, 15, 18, and 20 lbs. Thin Buff Wrapping Paper Size 24 by \2. fj per ream. For 20 or more reams at §1.80 Shortly expecting a supply of Printing Papers61 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous409 1899-04-27 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. Ss. j] aos on proximo. *ith the English mails of the -th "•st. She wi Ibe followed by the P &'o S.S Chusan on the 6th proximo,' with London advices to the 14th inst. This409 words
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Article363 1899-04-27 2 THERE are many here in Singapore who remember what a man-trap the old Johnston's Pier was with its dilapidated wooden steps, many missing or broken within the wash of the tides. Though many were the immersions caused in the attempt to land or get off, yet we363 words
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Article222 1899-04-27 2 The Castine Sailors. A correspondent writes to call attention to the presence in Singapore of several American bluejackets who were, it is asserted, inadvertently left behind here by the U.S.S. Castine on her (alleged) accelerated departure for Manila. It is, of course, only the Commander of that ship who will222 words
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Article266 1899-04-27 2 (April 22nd THE Associated Press Agency of Britain and tbe United States has been supplied from Hongkong with a strung telegraphic protest against the action taken by the American Philippine Commissioners, without making any effort to bring about a determination of hostilities, in publishing a manifesto266 words
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Article729 1899-04-27 2 Col. Browne (April 24th.) ADVICES from Hongkong hi ing details of an unwarranted assault upon Col. BROWNE, Military Attache at Peking, who was on a trip for his health's sake and was paying a visit to Macao at the time of this scandalous incident, alluded to in another column. The729 words
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Article779 1899-04-27 2 (April 25th.) There are a good many here who may have met on his passing through Singapore that cheery, frank-spoken American nava commander Capt. COGHLAN, of the U. Si cruiser Raleigh, which was in Singapore, on Christmas Day, on her return from the Philippines. It appears that779 words
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Article941 1899-04-27 2 KINKELINKN." (April 26th.) Mr Burkinshaw and his Unofficial c leagues, though doomed to a certain def< by Uie application of the Governor manent official majority, have yet I the customary moral \ictory. lhe sought to be obtained was the nomina justification of the Military Contr.bu by the pious statement that941 words
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Article300 1899-04-27 3 Correspond ence. TUB EOITOB. Sir, I've wielded my facile pen for you for some considerable time I've laid bare heaps of nuisances and slanged all sorts of crime, And now on this German business I've sent you the last few days, Full half a score of jingles and you will300 words
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Article233 1899-04-27 3 11. M.S. Orlando and Aurora, first class cruisers, commanded by Captains J. H. T. Burke and E. H. Bayly, arrived Irom Colombo last evening. The Orlando relieves tbe (mmortalito and will remain here for some considerable time as senior naval officers ship. Tbe Aurora, which. takes the233 words
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204 1899-04-27 3 Ha JUMPS Orr the P. fc O. Mail. 1 he Captain of the P. and O. S.S. Bengal on arrival tbis morning at Singapore reported the disappearance of a Russian naval officer, a Lieut. Raftopulo, lately of the Russian cruiser Rossia. This unfortunate officer204 words
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Article, Illustration113 1899-04-27 3 Demetrio Galceran, Villaneuva - Demetrio Galceran, Villaneuva By Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." Solution of problem No. 134 (Dobrusky) is held over113 words
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Article377 1899-04-27 3 In the final of the tournament, City of London Chess Club, T. F. Lawrence, Percy Howell and Louis Zangwill tie second, third and fourth, and Franz Leye and R. Loman tie fifth and sixth. A match by correspondence, two games to be played simultaneously, has been commenced between377 words
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Article603 1899-04-27 3 " Caliban - Caliban." By 1 Adapted from the M Traite Analvtiqne Jit Probleme d* Echoes." A simple examination of the game enables us to understand why we consider it a sophism to speak of the study oi proble ns as of no practical utility. Every game of603 words
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Article34 1899-04-27 3 Paris, April 13.— At I agliari the newspapers and the people welcome the French. Admiral Kournier gave breakfast on board his flagship to the authorities. The (Italian) sovereigns arrived in the afternoon.34 words
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Article49 1899-04-27 3 The Rangoon Association of Engineers, etc. which is being f4>rmed, already consists of 47 members. Its fust preliminary meeting to frame rules for registration and deal with other important matters, will take place this month or in May, the date not yet being fixed.49 words
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Article278 1899-04-27 3 A match was played at lauglin, on Tuesday, between the teams of G Coy and Ibe Band and Drums," the King's Own Regiment. Alter an even and exciting game G Coy. were defeated by two goals to one. Holden scored for "G" Coy., Lawrence on both occasions for the278 words
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Article148 1899-04-27 3 In lecture on bicycling for war purposes, deli vered by Captain Baden-Powell, Scots Guards, or Wednesday, at the Royal United Service Institution, he alluded to the superior advantages of the carbine over the rifle as an arm tor cyclists. I f ull> believe that the carbine is148 words
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Article1482 1899-04-27 4 A public meeting was held in the Town Hall last evening, to consider the proposals of the Colonial Nursing Association, which were given in Mrs. Piggott's letter to Lady Mitchell in our issue of March 30th/ The Committee of the Colonial Nursing Association having been led1,482 words
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Article143 1899-04-27 4 A sampan man was arrested yesterday off Beach Road with 250 kati ot tin ore in his possession, supposed to have formed part of a shipment by the s s. Malacca. An owner is wanted by the Police, prisoner being an old offender. With reference to the recent voyage of143 words
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Article87 1899-04-27 4 There is an interesting piece of information in a report just received from our Consul-General at Havre bearing on the question of the discharge of British seamen abroad. The effect of such dis. charges at Havre, according to Mr. Hertslet, is that in the re-engagements the foreign87 words
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Article87 1899-04-27 4 The French authorities have signed a decree authorising the expulsion from French territory of Mr. W. Le Queux, whose articles on the Riviera have attracted so much attention. This is a veryfair sample of the way in which the French endeavour to burke the truth. It is a87 words
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Article1246 1899-04-27 4 No. I. A Letter prom Auld Reekie. (Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Rbith.) The Editor of the Free Press is a man of courageous faith. He believes that a weekly letter from their native land would be acceptable to his1,246 words
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Article277 1899-04-27 4 (From our Correspondent.) H.M.S. Rattler has been back here, and her officers and crew have been having a good time of it. In a football match sociation) played on the 6th inst., the Rot tiers beat Sandakan by three goals to nil after a very pleasant game. In277 words
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Article112 1899-04-27 4 It is reported that it has been d'-cided to I an Imperial Service Force of 1,000 trained from natives in British Central Africa. The 1 force will have British officers and Sikh non-com missioned officers, and the London corr> of the Birmingham Post learns that it112 words
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Article57 1899-04-27 4 Warren's Circus has been ver) fui at Hongkong and Shanghai play" crowded houses nightly, D* Arc's M nettes also did well, and althoug latter place the tents all but to other, each drew large numb During the present century seven .n*>t.» been recorded in tbe British Isles in bride has57 words
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Article645 1899-04-27 5 fHI Old Spanish Gunboats. .s- Kcchrbi) at Zamboanga. a rußACHaav OI the Spaniards. BOATS LOOTKI) BY REIKLS. ni> shot two Guns For the O 1 NSIRGENTS. "China Mail" Correspondent.) April 13.— Information has been receiv- *j acherous affair at Zamboanga, the n in the Inland of645 words
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Article161 1899-04-27 5 father Lafont, a Belgian member ol the of Jesus, who for many years past j been attached to the Bengal mission, *S been nominated by His Majesty Leo* '-■d 11. Knight of his order. Ihe excelscientific work which Father Lai out ne at St. Francis Xavier's College, -alcutta. where he161 words
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Article776 1899-04-27 5 H. M. S. Orlando went this morning to ial at Tanjong Pagar wharf. The question of the charges for cycles I railways in India is in abeyance. c t The yacht Zahora, with His Highness ie Rajah of Sarawak on board, left last ght for Kuching.776 words
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Article1191 1899-04-27 5 Malacca Pier A Warning to Travellers. To tiie Editor. Sir, In your Malacca News of March 23rd, your correspondent mentioned the disgraceful state of the Pier at Malacca, the repairs to which have been at a standstill for some months. Government spend no money here, if they can possibly1,191 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement542 1899-04-27 5 STRAITS INSURANCE Co., Ltd. The fifteenth annual report for presentation to tbe sharholders at the twenty-second ordinary general meeting to be held in the company's offices, Singapore, on Wednesday, May 3rd, 1 899, at noon, is as follows Your Directors beg to submit the annexed bal-ance-sheet for the year ended542 words
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Article146 1899-04-27 6 Professor Atwater is conducting a strange experiment, in the interests of knowledge, at the Wesleyan University, Middietown, Connecticut. A student, named Ostenberg, will live nine days in a huge box, called a respiration calorimeter. He looks through small, air-tight windows, talks through a telephone to the people146 words
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Article136 1899-04-27 6 Government Refuses to Accept the Loss The Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Government on April nth, suggesting that the loss on the demonetisation of Japanese yen should be borne by the community generally, as represented by the Government. The following reply has been since received Colonial136 words
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Article584 1899-04-27 6 The course proper was open yesterday morning, and some interesting work was done, the ground being in nice condition. Farthenopaeus was first out and starting to canter along at the mile post did i| mile nice useful work. Lyon went if mile, doing the last mile at a584 words
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Article23 1899-04-27 6 lhe U.S. Consul-Genera! at Hongkon^, Mr. Rounseville Wildman, will publish at an early date Tales of the Malayan Coast (Dear, dear!).23 words
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Article687 1899-04-27 6 H. 11. S. "Archer" left Colombo on the 30th ultimo for England. Tbe British ship Kynance arrived yesterday from Penang with the balance of her cargo of 55,500 cases petroleum for Messrs. Huttenbach Brothers Co. A Malay woman has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for687 words
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Article265 1899-04-27 6 The "tailor-made girl "has been a commonnot uncomely, object of the country and for some years, and of late she has invaded street and Regent-street, without being v even there. But the tailor-made man A girl who deserts the dressmaker and milline the tailor and hatter gains265 words
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Article347 1899-04-27 6 In a third dispatch (dated March lath) tn Salisbury, Lord Cromer says, regarding il truction of the Mahdi's tomb -It may be desirable that I should state the facts in Lord Kitchener'! own words. They are as follows: 11 After the battle of Omdurman," Lord Kitchener telegraphs347 words
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Article175 1899-04-27 6 •'Strathroy a famous Australian hors has been purchased from the Coloni* s India for i, ooo guineas, and the Mi Sportsman says Now that the purchase of Strathroy h confirmed, coupled with the prospect ol Vini again v siting India, and the preseno Guards in Jodhpur, the racing camil I175 words
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Advertisement795 1899-04-27 6 JELEBU MIXING AND TRADING Co., Ld. The directors' report and accounts of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Co. are as follow Your Directors beg to submit a statement of the Company's accounts for the period from 17th August I ''9B to gth February, 1899, being the second half-year of the795 words
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Advertisement175 1899-04-27 6 THE BRITISH NORTH BOR^ COMPANY. NE The Globe makes this comment Company'sapplicationfor further The British North Borneo Comnanv porated by Royal Charter as far hi** Since then capital to the amount of in been subscribed, of which £568,00 up. It is now proposed to issut 1 shares at £1 3s.175 words
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Article1704 1899-04-27 7 m i homines nostn est farrago libelli JUVEKAL. Xh,y have their religious vagaries and centncitics, even in the most Catholic ation, it would seem. Crankery is aprently lot confined to our beloved v and America. We cull the follow- from a well-known Parisian journal. topistically) translated1,704 words
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Article824 1899-04-27 7 tr Trooping the Colours. St. George's Day this year falling on a Sunday, the King's Own Regiment hold their celebrations to-day, the trooping of the colours, under command of Lt.-Col. J. Rowlandson, taking place this morning in glorious weather before a numerous attendance of civilians824 words
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Article167 1899-04-27 7 A general meeting of the U. P. A. was held at Kuala Lumpor on the 17th, at which there was a good attendance, Mr. Hid in the Chair. It was announced that the idea of sending delegates to Java was abandoned, the conclusion being arrived at that167 words
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538 1899-04-27 7 Thh Verdict of the Filipino People. The following is the text of a powerful elegram sent through Hongkong about i week ago to London and New ork o the ,4 Associated Press" (code address 'Advertiser"), en the subject of the ■ecent Proclamation538 words
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Article304 1899-04-27 8 Our foreign rivals are indeed enterprising, but their liberties with the Queen's English are more amusing than their designs on our business. The following is a delightful example of v English as she is wrote Gentlbmen, It is only by reducing more and more its prices that304 words
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Article153 1899-04-27 8 A French paper makes this historical allegation as to the existence of a French strain in ihe blood of the Emperor of Germany Is it known that William 11 is of French oiigin? This little slice of history will enlighten you At the time of the153 words
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Article106 1899-04-27 8 GAZETTE NO TIFICATIONS I he hon'ble A. Murray, C. E is appointed to be Commandant of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery, vice Major Dunman. resigned. Mr. M. S. H. McArthur is appointed acting second assistant Colonial Secretary. Mr. VV. E. Moulsdale is appointed a member of the Pilot Board, vice Mr.106 words
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Article292 1899-04-27 8 A Moscow correspondent repeats the information that the construction of the port at Talienwan has been entrusted to M. Sa harov, whose plans have already been submitted for sanction to the authorities. M. Sakharov was the engineer who completed the port at VVladiwostock. The RussoChinese292 words
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Article91 1899-04-27 8 Referring to the recent loss of the Chan ne steamer Stella on the Casquet rocks ay "fi r S f i fe t„c W- Times y "7 c Casc l uets are a group of rocks rather less than seven miles west of Aiderney, and so dangerous to navigation are91 words
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Article240 1899-04-27 8 Mr. H. L. Noronha, the Government Printer, goes on three months leave to Hongkong to-morrow, preparatory to retirement, leaving for Hongkong by the Japanese mail. Mr. Noronha has been Superintendent of the Government Printing Office since 1879, coming from Hongkong, where he was a member of240 words
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303 1899-04-27 8 Il may be interesting (says the Pinang Gazette) to compare the military esiabl shniencs maintained at Hongkong and in the Siraits Settlements and their cost lo the colonies, respectively. According to the army estimates ior the current year, the establishment at Hongkong numbers 4,737 oi303 words
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Article83 1899-04-27 8 The pietty little town of Rye, in Sussex, is going to celebrate the six hundredth anniversary of its incorporation as a municipality. It has been a Cinque Port since the time of Henry 111., but it is now a port in name only, the sea having long83 words
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Article81 1899-04-27 8 Another prosecution for importing yen came before the Magistrate this morning, a Chinaman from Djambie, whose little hoard included 60 yen. hearing probably for the first time of the Importation of Yen Prohibition Ordinance. We may mention that the Banks are not unwilling now to take the81 words
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Article166 1899-04-27 8 Early yesterday morning Sgt. Pakin of Kreta Ayer Police Station, who lives at 57-8 Tanjong Pagar Road, was aroused by a Kling who told him that he had heard cries of thieves, and that the Police were wanted. The Sergeant went in the direction of Fort Palmer, where he met166 words
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Article761 1899-04-27 8 A sketching club is in process of being formed in Penang, which will be called 11 The Penang Impressionists. No St. George's Ball was given in Penang this year, and the Pinang Gazette understands that the last public St. Andrew's Ball has been given there. Lieut.761 words
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Article212 1899-04-27 8 A great number of people A r at the Sports held on the Parade i at Tanglin on Saturday afternoon credit is due to the following f\ for the successful way in which gramme was carried out Chief Umpire Col. Kowland*on Umpires Lieuts. Galloway and Tl, Starter:212 words
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Article180 1899-04-27 8 The Jelutong amok, concerning hlf our Penang Correspondent telekoh resulted ,n the death of the nmffSi four victims. A Malay was apparently good spirits in the morning and u> town to sell fruit On returning home h! possessed himself of a hatchet and com menced his cutting180 words
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Article332 1899-04-27 8 SINGAPORE CHINESF GIRLS SCHOOL. (Communicated A large and representative body of Chinese gentlemen met at the Chinese Cudsuiate on Saturday afternoon to i proposals relating to the formation Chinese Girls' School. Mr. Lew Yuk Lin, whowas unanimous voted to the chair, in opening the proceedings, said the object was a332 words
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580 1899-04-27 9 Correspondence. The Transfer of Holt's Line. i 0 rati Editor. cm Your article of 14th instant has 1 eived more sympathy than has actually expressed, because it is diffi- s what good comment can do. cr n e obj*< on to a ,ar K e proportion of local c bring580 words
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Article208 1899-04-27 9 W.J London, April 13. The following is the result of IC€ for Craven S'akes, run for to-day at Mewmarket Matoppo 2 Nemesis Colt 3 rhe Right Hon. .Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, M.P., Chancellor of the Kxchiquer, presented the t statement in the House of Commons today. I he revenue for208 words
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Article896 1899-04-27 9 Parthenopaeus put in some good strong fork. Zitta, looking big and well, went about i mile at half pace. Vanitas cantered once round and did the econd round at a brisk pace, working well. Escutcheon gelding trotted up to the top f the straight and did a round896 words
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Article1186 1899-04-27 9 (The British Realm.) II. Sir Cecil Clemsnti-Smith. Sir Cecil Clementi-Smith, o c m.g late Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements, has retired from active official life, thus prematurely shortening a distinguished career. The subject of this article took his degree at Cambridge in 1862, and1,186 words
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Article379 1899-04-27 9 The Japanese cruiser Tokiwa arrived at Sheerness on 29th inst. from Elswick, ad proceeded to Chatham for the purpose of being docked. The Kronstadtski Vestnik states that as a result of the trials on board the Russian torpedo-boat No. 260, in the Black Sea, it is proposed in379 words
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Article193 1899-04-27 9 The Russian Flket on the Oxus. Simla, April 7. It is stated that the number of Russian steamers on the Oxus will be increased this year to six. A Hraudi lent Trade Mark Case. Bombay, April 7. In the High Court to-day Messrs. J E. Sassoon, Limited, sued193 words
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Article204 1899-04-27 9 Joseph Wool, who committed criminal breach of trust in respect of cut diamonds of the value of $750, belonging to a Portuguese named Nelly Silvia, a boarding house keeper, has been committed to the Assizes. There is evidently a lurking suspicion in some magisterial mind that exposure of the person204 words
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189 1899-04-27 10 Imprisoned in a Macao Gaol. Yesterday, (April 10th) Colonel Browne, British Military Attach^, was subjected to a severe indig, nity at the hands of the authorities at Macao** wnile he was on a visit to the Colony. Colonel Browne was walking to the Boa189 words
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Article62 1899-04-27 10 In a leader on the subject of the high Indo European tariff which has existed unreduced for fifteen years the Madras Mail advocates the laying of an additional cable by a new company to compete with the Eastern Telegraph Company, and says that a joint British and62 words
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Article137 1899-04-27 10 On Saturday the annual installation meeting of Lodge St. George, No. 1152, was held in the Freemason's Hall, the usual ceremony being carried out in the presence of the Right Worshipful D G.M Sir Charles Mitchell, and a large number of brethren. VV. Bro. G. L. A. Koch appointed137 words
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Article1180 1899-04-27 10 S. C. C. (2nd XI.) v. R. N. This match was played on the Esplanade on .Saturday and resulted in a draw in favour of the Club, the chief scores lor the S.C.C. being Reid 52, W. Dunman 38 and E. C. Ellis, 29. The scores were S. C.1,180 words
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Article703 1899-04-27 10 Professor Sternberg has been appointed Bandmaster of the Shanghai Public Band, in place of Chevalier Vela, retired. Lieut. Mulliken and 2nd Lieut. Niven, X A., have passed the qualifying examination in Hindustani. Yesterday a Court of two Magistratee sentenced Tan Ah Whey to six months imprisonment703 words
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Article476 1899-04-27 10 "Boys" and their j,,. fo the Editor. Slß,—You may remember public case a few days ago, in which the < n of a local resident lent his .i, ast rs 5* 1 a Javanese friend, resulting i n to being -crumpled up consider the Magistrate, in sorting out th476 words
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Article194 1899-04-27 10 5 «> mr Editor. Sir, With reference to the communication from A Britisher," headed 'Stranded American Bluejackets," which appeared in your issue of yesterday and your own observations in connection, I desire to state that you were right in assuming that if I did not afford the194 words
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Article85 1899-04-27 10 •r* IH_ btr.i KKTARY OF ST ATI'S 1 Ihe Defence Contribution ha? before the Council for some tirm ai weeks ago was adjourned till to-da> 10 obtain the decision of the Secretary oi Stan on Mr. Burkinshaw's amendment which received the support of all the Unom The85 words
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Article959 1899-04-27 11 In connection with the Police raid on No 4 A Waterloo Street, when 20 Russian JeWS were arrested for gambling or tine presenl in a common gaming house, wetc afterwards dismissed before the trate, Mr. Cuscaden, Chief Police r, appealed to have the Magisterial reviewed yesterday morning959 words
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477 1899-04-27 11 Referring to a letter in the Singapore Free Press, headed Bad Police Adminis- tration the other day, a correspondent sends the following, which may not be altogether uninteresting to our readers 44 A few months ago, a gentleman residing in the vicinity of477 words
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356 1899-04-27 11 A LONG DISTANCE RACE FROM SINGAPORE BETWEEN TORPEDO DESTROYERS. Two Japanese lorpedo-destroyers, the Shinonome and the Murakumo tbe former in charge of an English crew and the latter manned by Japanese, are at the present, it would appear, racing in the direction of Yokosuka, in a desperate effort to defeat356 words
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Article1391 1899-04-27 11 A correspondent sjives some extracts from the Jitter of a distinguished British naval officer who ias recently been in Philippine waters. They are ,t once interesting and suggestive. He says, /riling in January This would be a terrible country lo campaign in, is even in the cool season1,391 words
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Article287 1899-04-27 11 Hillnrto the idea of converting a pe^r of the realm, together with his baronial castle and appurtenances, into a limited liability c mpiny has been reserved for comic opera, and the Uukeof Plaza Toro, Limited, has always bee regarded as one of the most fastastic flighis of fancy287 words
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Article191 1899-04-27 11 As the Second Children's Conceit is fixed for Saturday next, it may be well to state that to meet the expenses of the last concert thirty-seven ladies and gentlemen contributed $75 50 of which $64 31 was spent in gas, printing, and payment of the professional part191 words
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Article411 1899-04-27 11 THE VITAL TOUCH IN L ITERA TURE. Why Interviewing Pleases. I have often asked myself why it is that the interviewer will sometimes get so much more wisdom out ot a man, says .Mr. John Burroughs in the Atlantic Moi. (lily, and so many' more fresh and entertaining statements in411 words
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Article50 1899-04-27 11 We have received the following memorandum from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Singapore: DEAR Slk, We beg to acquaint you that we received the following telegram from Messrs. Erdmann and Sielken, B via: Preference shares fully allotted, non-preference 44 Loan o > scribed. 1 (We omitted sending50 words
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Article3337 1899-04-27 12 linow l, joss t-hinchmjoss, have been to Java once or twice before, but I am assuming this to be my first visit in order that my writings may have the vivid freshness which characterizes the first impression racket. These notes are written with a view to3,337 words
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Article337 1899-04-27 12 loth ith April. Tub Soioan (Jt est/ v Mr. Eliot, secretary to the British embai Washington, has been appointed British coma sioner for Samoa. Important State m but on East Amu i. ln o lhe j HoU!,e of Commons today 10th Apri. Mr.Brodnck, in the course of337 words
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Article638 1899-04-27 13 j: 0 r -toring matches on his premises -Hthout a license Yeo Seng Hong was yesrday fined $25 and costs. Chinaman and a native were vesterh fined $25 and costs for failing to ,f small pox. r nor Brady, of Alaska, does not igland. England may638 words
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Article204 1899-04-27 13 Once there lived a polyglot. Who went slightly off his dot, And got so mixed up with ianguages, they say, I hat his querists low or high Could elicit no reply Saving Kinkelinky-linky-linky-lay. People thought it rather good, Not surprising that they should Politicians said the formula would pay204 words
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Article323 1899-04-27 13 There was a biggish dinner of men in Singapore the other day, and it was noticed that only one married man was present. There was some discussion on this point at one end of the table and it was remarkable with what unanimity it was agreed that323 words
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Article61 1899-04-27 13 The customs returns for 1898 show an export trade of 536,430,651, and an import trade of nine million dollars less, the total trade showing an increase of 4.4 millions. Rice exports show a large increase, amounting to 27 millions and teak shows a decrease. Bullocks to Singapore, although61 words
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Article60 1899-04-27 13 11. M S. Centurion left Nagasaki lor Wei-hai wei on the 19th inst. H. M. S. Woodcock left Hankow for Ichang on the 10th inst. The S. transport Sherman, which arrived at Nagasaki on the Bth inst. from Manila, left on the loth inst. for San Francisco. The60 words
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Article64 1899-04-27 13 The Governor-General of Indo-China reached Bangkok on the 16th inst. and was received with much enthusiasm. He went up the rive/ in the Styx, a coast defence vessel with a heavy armament, and had a busy time with luncheons, dinners, and entertainments. When his fellow countrymen64 words
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Article171 1899-04-27 13 German Mail - German Mail (By Kxclrsion Steamer W'rk keo on the Casuvbts. Vessel Blown Fp. Terrible Scenes. One of the most terrible disasters that have occurred in the Knglish Channel took place about four o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The London and South-Western Railway Company's steamship Stella, bound171 words
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Article240 1899-04-27 13 The Stella is one of the well-known fleet of passenger steamers belonging to the Southwestern Railway engaged in the strvice between Southampton and Guernsey and Jersey. For the convenience of holiday-makers the company had arranged for the Stella to make an extra daylight trip to240 words
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Article242 1899-04-27 13 There was a shout of warning from the look out men in the bows, a rushing of seamen forward, the sounding of the telegraph bell iv the engine room, and then a jerk, a jar, and the sound of metal and woodwork being torn from their fastenings.242 words
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Article159 1899-04-27 13 Within ten minutes, or even less, as some say the boats with all the women and children, and with just sufficient seamen to navigate and work them, were well clear of the sinking ship, and they soon disappeared in the fog. Two other boats and two159 words
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Article178 1899-04-27 13 They had not proceeded far when the final catastrophe came. lhe remaining bulkheads gave way before the enormous pressure, the sea broke into the engine room and stokeholds, the boilers burst with a errific sound the steamer was torn in halves, and foundered in deep water. lhe officers178 words
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Article499 1899-04-27 13 EXPERIEN CES IN THE BOATS. One of the boats, believed to be a collapsible craft, was found to be overloaded to a dangerous extent almost before she got clear of the steamer, but it was then too late to remedy the evil. As the ship fouudered, ihis boat was neatly499 words
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Article317 1899-04-27 13 Via Ceylon. J London, April i_. The British cruiser Walla* roo and the gunboat Goldfinch have been ordered to Samoa from Sydney. There are evidences of a hitch between Germany and England regarding Samoa. Germany has asked for an explicit declaration of the British attitude towards the Samoa Treaty.317 words
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Article79 1899-04-27 13 The Pioneer s London correspondent reports that 80,000 people attend* d on Saturday at the Crystal Palase to see the final tie played of the Association Football Cup. The game was a superb one. Sheffield United beat Derby County by lour goals to one. The Right Hon. Arthur Balfour79 words
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Article104 1899-04-27 13 Sir Henry Irving re-appeared at the Lyceum in Sardou's play of Robespierre after the longest absence from the theatre during his lesseeship and for the first time since the Lyceum was floated as a company. It was an occasion of quite a sensational character, and an ovation104 words
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Article32 1899-04-27 13 The death of Emily, Duchess of MariLorougf ii announced by the Pioneer, and also that of Lieut.General Sir Henry Le Geyt Bruce Th. 1 t < was the effect nf art accident.32 words
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Article1107 1899-04-27 14 Tuesday, April 25, 1899. Present i H E. the Governor (Sir C. B. H. Mitchell, ecu a.) The Hon'ble Col. Secretary (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) rthe Officer Commanding the Troops Lt.-Col. Casey, r.a. the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray), the Col. Treasurer (F. G Penney). rhe Auditor-General (E. C.1,107 words
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Article652 1899-04-27 14 The administration report of the President of the Singapore Municipality presents many features of interest. The general affairs of the Town come within the cognizance of most of the rate-payers interested in them, during the course of the year, from the reports of the meetings in the public652 words
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Article1357 1899-04-27 14 OUTBREAK OF HOSTILITIES. BRITISH TROOPS FIRED ON. TBE HONGKONG REGIMENT IN ACTION. DUPLICITY OF CHINESE OFFICIALS. BRITISH FLAG HOISTED TO-DAY GENERAL GASCOIC.vE AT THE FRONT. MONDAY'S CEREMONY ABANDONED. Special extra lo the China Mail published at 1.45 p.m., Sunday, 16th April, 1899. (Supplementary to Special Telegrams published1,357 words
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Article215 1899-04-27 14 We note that it has at la**l been where H. M. S. Victorious will be Jo Not finding the six inches to >|>ar. cient to risk docking tin: battles Hongkong, she left Hongkong on that (j o'elok for Japan, instead ot si a four clay's prize-shooting215 words
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Article58 1899-04-27 14 (t ORRECTED UP fO M' 1 ()N LONDI^ Ban* .i ni/> demand Private < rediti 3 m/s documents 3 m/s credits 6 m/s France, demand Germany, demand India, T. T Hongkong, demand Yokohama, demand 4* JAVA, demand i: Manila, demand l Sovereigns, (to buy) Bank of England Rate J*58 words
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Article140 1899-04-27 15 THE BRITISH BUDGET. Revenue Proposals Opposed. Australian Objection to Wine Duties. 1 here is a growing opposition to the Budget in several quarter.**. The Australians especially strongly oppose the wine duties. THE SAMOAN TROUBLES. More American Cruisers Despatched. The American cruisers Marblehead and Newark have been ordered to140 words
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Article163 1899-04-27 15 The Bill Passed the Council of Premiers. The Council of Premiers at Sydney has passed the Federation Bill. AMERICA AND THE PHILIPPINES. Forty Thousand More American Troops. Forty-thousand United States troops artgoing to Manila as soon as tie transport is ready. BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY. The Duke of Devonshire's163 words
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Article61 1899-04-27 15 THE SAMOAN RUPTURE. A German Cruiser Goes to Apia. to Singapore Free Press). Hongkong. April 21st, 5 50 p.m. The Gefion has gone to Samoa, after loading with shell at Kiaochau. CHINA, JAPAN AND THE POWkRS. An Alleged Chinese Appeal for Military Aid. China has appealed to Japan61 words
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Article238 1899-04-27 15 A Lively Scheme in the House. Mr. Maclean goes over to the Opposition There was a slight scene in the House of Commons, arising out of the discussion on the Indian Sugar duties. Lord George Hamilton, replying to Mr. Maclean, stated that the exportation ol sugar238 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement483 1899-04-27 15 rTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI H BANKING CORPORATION. ■AiD-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 dl-'sfKVE FUND 1 10,000,000 XSfrve LIABILITY OF t 1 $i0,000,00c Coubt op Directors, r. M. Gray, Esq Chairman. N. A Subs, I sq.— Dkputy Chairman. Ei>q A. I Raymond, Esq. E q. X H. Hill, Esq. iq. K. Sachsb, Esq. ,\chik,483 words
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Advertisement702 1899-04-27 15 Q Office. Collyer Quay. QjJ 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 ot Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco via702 words
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Advertisement664 1899-04-27 15 QOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE. Tblioraphic Address Liccrnb Singaporb The mail steamers will leave Singapore on or •bout the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD Eaos May 2 Ocear.ien Apl. 28. Tonkin May 13. Ernest Simons May 12 Sydney May 30 Salazir May 26 Caledonien June 10 Indus June 9 Oceanien664 words
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Advertisement33 1899-04-27 15 A CHINESE RAILWAY LOAN. Covered Nearly Twice. The Chinese Loan ol fr 112,500,000 at five per cent, for the Peking. H. nkow Railway, has been nearly twice covered in Belgium and Fran A33 words
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Article574 1899-04-27 16 April 20. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. SIVOAPORS, Brit. str., Gray, for Bangkok. Bkngal P. O. str., Barcham, for Bombay. Tambora, Dut. str., Harthoorn, for Padang, via ports C-tOLON, Kr. sir., Loquente, for Marseilles. Bank a, Brit, str., Busk, for Natunas, via Anamba Is. I'ritos,574 words
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Article91 1899-04-27 16 (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press,) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. April 10. Nor. bq., Olk KbodsbM' Nilsen Batavia, April 7 Padang. April 10. Dut. str., Sobmda April iv, Amsterdam. April 11. Dut. str., Prinses91 words
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Article357 1899-04-27 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. X I Nominal. C 2,000,000 450,968 199,*****Deferred. £s Buyers. '.*»so J| Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 B's8 '5 8 8,584 Jj Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. 8100 25,000 25,000 250 Fraser357 words
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Article428 1899-04-27 16 Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For W Alrora Brit, cruiser, 5600 Bayley April iv Plymouth Hongkon. Orlaniio Bnt. cruiser, 5700 Burke April,,, Portsmouth Road* RmroLi Bnt. cruiser, 805 Booth April 22 Hongkong r-XADis Bnt. cruiser, 1420 Tapper April 26 Colombo Other Vessels Flaers A Tons428 words
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Article159 1899-04-27 16 I Ihe following have* booked t I sages in advance as under, the dat sailing h. ing given where known P. and O. Mail. April 2'j. Per Canton Colonel md .Stokes, Mr. W. Cowie, Mr. j. Dunlop M Fordyce, Mr**. Ford May s.— Per Ballaarat Mr. Vfacbain Cameron.159 words
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Advertisement589 1899-04-27 16 AMERICA AND THE PHILIPPINES A Flying Squadron. A Jungle Campaign Beginning. The Americans are forming a flying squadron, and are beginning a new campaign with the object of clearing the Filipinos out of the jungle to the north of Manila. FRANCE AND SIAM. An Alleged Agreement. French Engineers to be589 words
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Advertisement59 1899-04-27 16 EYE-SIGHT. NOTICE. lam continuing my Sight festing X*-' 3, Battery Road, and have appointed C A. Ribeiro Co. my Sole Agents. They I sock of my Lenses and Frames of every d Sight testing free. Repairs by skilled we* N. LAZARUS. Dec 9 tu.th.s. i altbr Makcpiai b at The59 words
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Miscellaneous367 1899-04-27 16 Passengers Arrived. April iq.— Per Hydra Messrs. J L. Loveland, A. Sterens, J. Balfour and son, Dr. Rabe. Per Sappiio Messrs. alto, Stonor, Rev. Bishop Hose, Mr. and Mrs. Pichu, Hon. and Mrs. T. C. Bogaardt. April 20. Per Nerbudda Major Hare, i.m.s.. Major and Mrs. K. O. Wight, Mr.367 words
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Miscellaneous93 1899-04-27 16 Passengers Left Dy the Mail. April 23. Per Parramatta for Hongk Messrs. G. C. Wolfe, A. Harry. H. Vi. A Major Hare, Capt. Anderson, Major and Wight. Mrs. Pakenham, .Mrs. S. Kora/k Passengers Leaving by the Mac April si. Pei Bengal tor Penang.— M .awl Mrs. Turner. For Colombo. Lieu93 words
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