The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 14 September 1899
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Title Section17 1899-09-14 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER *****^1899. No. G3317 words
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Article345 1899-09-14 1 s<» Articles 1 be Suzerainty Repudiated, l f Jl Instigation to Fraudulent Trusteeship, 161 Transvaal rUi N ,5, Projects and Wasted Money, 162 I he Dreyfus Verdict, Jfi The Ostracism of Krance, IO2 l rench Disaster, 2 I he Banishment Hill, ,5 2 Nf V l, Kmbezzlement at Manila.345 words
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Article49 1899-09-14 1 Sjb^criber-i to ihe Singapore Free Press Weekly stunting from Kurope to the Straits by any of nail lines are invited to send to the Manager "irne of their steamer and date of arrival in :n k'*pore. Copies will then be mailed to meet •"U the various ports of call.49 words
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Domestic Occurrrences.
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Article40 1899-09-14 1 .To-day, at Woodside, Philip Robert, the infant son of F. E. Jago. At Singapore, on Monday, the 4th September, Dr. Jo*k Adriaan de Vicu, H. Neth. M.'s Con-sul-Genera! m the Straits Settlements. (Netherlands India and Australian papers please copy.)40 words
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Article33 1899-09-14 1 At hancery House, on the 6th inst., the wife of MAI Putti arcken, of a daughter. At Ashton Lodge on the 6th inst., the wife of h. T. Arnold, of a.daughter. (Premature.)33 words
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Article, Illustration210 1899-09-14 1 The Suzerainty Repudiated. (Sept. 7 th.) Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, L'nawed by influence and unbribed by gain Hen patriot Truth her gloricas precepts draw, riedijM to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. The Transvaal Republic has been exceedingly ill advised. It has, if the telegraphic reference to its210 words
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349 1899-09-14 1 In its remarks, m curiously bad taste, on the Memorial question, our local contemporary is trying to inflate a corpse with a bicycle pump. The endeavour to coerce certain Municipal Commissioners to go back on the quite sensible petition on which they were unanimous is beneath349 words
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752 1899-09-14 1 Thk Transvaal Crisis. (Sept. 8th.) As was observed m these columns yesterday, m spite of the obvious effort to lead public attention astray by a profession of willingness to discuss franchise matters at a conference at Capetown, the Transvaal Government m its last despatch proclaimed that henceforth it held itself752 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement75 1899-09-14 1 Posada Wine Co. 1 I' T- DKV( HAMPAGNB, m Quartt, Pints 1 Half pints. 1 KALIAN BURGUNDIES, suitable for I -Kilt's. HIANTI, II ALLS. I*OKAY Invalid Port, $6 per bottle. BORDEAUX WINKS. Red. Bour^, Bas M«dt.oc, Verthicule, Cote Rions m Casks and bottles. vV »il i B BORDEAUX WINKS, Granes,75 words
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Advertisement35 1899-09-14 1 McALISTER Go. RETAIL AGENTS FOR NOBEL'S Sporting Ballistite Cartridges. Smokeless, Water Resisting, Uniform Safe, Pleasant Shooting Slight Recoil. THE FAVOURITE POWDER. PRICE 100 Cartridges loc Cartridges §5700 2,000 Cartridges $1 10. McALISTER Co. Sept I!35 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous240 1899-09-14 1 THE WEEK. Mail advices from London of Aug. 21st were received by the Sachsen yesterday. The mail of the 25th ult. is expected by the French mail Tonkin on the 19th inst. This homeward mail is carried by the Ernest Simons leaving on Friday. Although the Legislative Council did not240 words
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824 1899-09-14 2 The Dreyfus Verdict (Sept. 11th.) ANOTHER chapter m the all-absorbing Dreyfus case has been reached. The military court-martial, consisting of seven officers of various grades, has acted as it had become too evident that it would have to act, however worthless the evidence adduced against the unfortunate and much-tortured prisoner.824 words
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491 1899-09-14 2 The Ostracism of France. (Sept. 1 2th.) Ik anything will tend to sober the morbid exaltation of the fanatical portion of Paris Society over the infamous, yet practically inevitable, conviction of Capt. DREYFUS, m the absence of all convicting evidence, it is the spontaneous movement, throughout the civilised world, to491 words
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Article270 1899-09-14 2 As regards the disastrous close to the efforts of a French expedition to reach Lake Tchad, the objective of French action* variously from the Upper Niger, Algeria' and the Übanghi and Upper Congo, we should not be at all surprised to discover presently that the '^influence of270 words
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397 1899-09-14 2 The debate on the amending Bill to the Banishment Ordinance at Yesterday's meeting of Council was interesting, although the bill did not make much progress. The Government, having the power to banish aliens without appeal to the Courts now ask for the Governor's Order of397 words
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Article698 1899-09-14 2 (Via CeyUn London, Sept. 4.— The Times regards the r of the Uitlander Journalists as difficult to txa unless the Transvaal has resolved to push mat to extremity and secure hostages wherewit traffic m the event of disaster. The order for the departure of the Royal Dragon is denied.698 words
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Article340 1899-09-14 2 The octopus has hitherto been regarded as tl most hateful and horrible ot all created tr There has, however, been discovered m Ni ar a plant which is as fearsome as the devil h*« a vine called by the natives the devil's snare and it seems literally340 words
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Article748 1899-09-14 3 Temelongs have been sold to-day at $225. Teok Kwi was yesterday fined $50 or 3 weeks for acting as a recruiter of immigrants without a license. The dredge Vtoroi, a Russian vessel rimilar to the Peroi, is now lying m the harbour. She is on her748 words
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Article224 1899-09-14 3 South Australia is now passing a bill for the Registration of Firms. It is founded on the Victorian Act, and the S. A. Government has been moved by the Chamber of Commerce. The chief provision is.— From and after the commencement of this Act (a) Every firm224 words
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Article710 1899-09-14 3 At Hongkong on the 30th August, H. E. Sir Henry Blake entertained Sir Thomas Jackson and a large party of friends at tiffin m Government House. After tiffin, His Excellency presented the new knight with Her Majesty's letters patent conferring his new honour upon him. In the710 words
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Article124 1899-09-14 3 A^out April next naval manoeuvres will be held on the largest scale yet attempted m Japan, all the ships, including the battleship^ Hatsitse and Shikishima, numbering some :6a of all descriptions, will participate m it. His Majesty the Emperor will assume the command, and the124 words
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Article22 1899-09-14 3 M. L. Jammes, editor ot the Courricr de Saigon, died suddenly on the 13th August. He was a violent enemy of England.22 words
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Article, Illustration588 1899-09-14 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." Problem No. 174 (Meyer) is solved as follows 1 Q-Bi.Kt-Qz; 2bxPch, KxQ; 3588 words
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Article638 1899-09-14 3 Lasker has left for Berlin and Janowsky for Paris. The latter will probably embark, at Havre, for New York to fulfil his engagement with Showalter and since Lasker will probably be also m New York m the autumn the Manhattan Chess Club having made him a liberal offer638 words
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Article304 1899-09-14 3 "C." Co., K.O.R. v. Tanjong Pagar F. < The Tanjong Pagar Football Club met 11 C." Co., K. O. R. on their own ground last evening, and m spite of the heavy showers of rain that came down, they played right through the game. Play commenced at304 words
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Article28 1899-09-14 3 Mr. A. R. Adams hasreceived a Captain '-> Commission m the Penang Volunteers. James Clarke, the notorious Eurasian, has been committed to the Assizes on n charge of cheating.28 words
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Article108 1899-09-14 4 A Question or Exchange. To thi Editor. Sir, Noting your Exchange rates daily corrected up to a certain hour, I sent to the Bank for a draft on India yesterday I was greatly surprised to find the draft sent was at the rate of 144 instead of 147 J108 words
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Article81 1899-09-14 4 It is proposed, under the auspices of the Polo Club, to hold a horse and dog show at Tyersall on Sept. 30th. The events will include show for four classes of dogs; for ponies, hacks, and turnouts a driving competition for ladies and a jumping competition81 words
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134 1899-09-14 4 Concerning the official who is likely to succeed the late Dr. de Yicq at Singapore, we give these particulars Mr. H. Spakler, a Knight of Orange Nassau and a Commander of the Turkish Order of Mediidjie, entered the Foreign Office as an attache and134 words
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Article365 1899-09-14 4 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillery. Head Quarter Oftice, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, ;th September, 1599. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week 2nd Lieut. F. Hilton. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing WC ek Sergt. T. O. Mayhew. 2. Mr. W. E.365 words
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Article1825 1899-09-14 4 The Instructive Story of a Clbver Trio. Mr. Weaver's Adventurous Career. (Japan Herald.) Given a good address, social adaptability, plenty of assurance and a fertile imagination, it is not difficult for a perfect stranger to live m Yokohama for a few months at1,825 words
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Article155 1899-09-14 4 (Hongkong Telegraph.) A New Appointment. Tientsin, August 24th. It is reported that Mr. Detring has been appointed by Imperial Edic l foreign advisor to the Railway and Mining Bureau at Peking. The information is not positive, but is most probable. Serious Illness 01 Mr. Hears-. On Saturday Mr. H.155 words
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Article687 1899-09-14 4 TheHon'bleW.Egertonandßev Hair TZ1 Malacca b^ the ***ste A Rangoon paper states that it is Dnk L able a cricket team from the Straits Sett' ments will visit Burma m December. Mr. Seah Liang Seah will be at horn* i a number of his European and Chin*.687 words
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Article616 1899-09-14 5 The Inquest. The inquest into the death of the late Dr lAdriman de Vicq, Consul-General for Netherlands, was opened by the Acting roner, Mr. j. P. Joaquim, at the General Hospital this afternoon. Mr. Hoynck van Papendrecht gave eviof starting out with Dr. de Vicq616 words
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51 1899-09-14 5 j >\. Jith September. 1899— 35 Company x I'" '1 and Druim K. Lane Rst., S. ground. Jit" September, 1899.— Coy. R. if. K. I »y. R. Unc. Rgt., ranglin. s. 13th September, 1899.— 12 Coy. R. Coy. R Lane. R«gU, Tanjong ragar n each natch51 words
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Article46 1899-09-14 5 llemoto, Director of Public Works, Indo md his secretary, M. Ganesco, have ret" Hanoi from Yunnati-fu, where they have 'li"X for leverml wetks. During their stay, Jl^e was attacked by a Chinese mob, which 1 persed by Chinese soldiers without any ult.46 words
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Article55 1899-09-14 5 I -w petroleum incandescent mantle lamp Altmann has two chambers, one holding 4 and the other containing water. The boiled from beneath, their vapours, well II a mixing chamber, being burned m a burner, his claimed that one tenth of a 'a heavy Russian oil gives a light of 5055 words
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993 1899-09-14 5 Mr. W. H. Read, C M.G., wrote the subjoined "Memorandum on Railways m the Malay Peninsula" ten years ago. He forwards a copy of that document now to us, and it will be of much interest to compare what were the mere projects993 words
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Article72 1899-09-14 5 The Kechau Gold Mining Company Ltd. with a capital of §150,000 m 15,000 shares Tk J each) was re S is tered yesterday. Ihe Company issues no prospectus and no shares are offered to the public, the required capital being fully subscribed. A five-head stamp has72 words
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Article105 1899-09-14 5 The King of Siam has apparently approved of the railway proposals which have been made to him by the commissioner whom he some months since dispatched to England. This commissioner sent a mass of details as to the securing of material, the employment of engineers, and the105 words
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Article182 1899-09-14 5 A felicitous instance ot marriage m haste with a Manchester girl figuring as the bride and a Boston man as the groom took place m the postoffice at Holderness last Saturday evening. The principals m the affair were Miss May Hamilton, of Manchester, and George De Meriilt,182 words
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Article161 1899-09-14 5 Thisconctrt takes place at 5.30 to-morrow, Saturday afternoon, at the Town Hall. Admission for children is free by ticket to be obtained from Mr j. L. Jenkins, Raffles School, the Hon. Sec. Adults can only be admitted on donation of not less than Si, to the161 words
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Article253 1899-09-14 5 The Ceylon Government railway! are improving m earning power. The total cost of the i ail ways •lands at R5;, 861.517, irrespective f the sum of over R600,00O spent on new works and rolling stock during the last two years ftnj paid for out of the253 words
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Article582 1899-09-14 5 M. F. Bagnol writes thus m La Patrie, i quoted by an Indo-China journal There is great astonishment m parliamentary circles at the magnitude of the supplementary votes demanded by the Government fr. 61,000,000 m order to cover the expenditure at the time of the incident582 words
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Article183 1899-09-14 5 A steam laundry has recently been established at Yokohama and is, we believe, doing well. Should the experiment prove successful it will be an encouragement to other Eastern ports *o make a trial of thy same system. In Hongkong the trial has already been183 words
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42 1899-09-14 5 THE ANGLO RUSSIAN DISPUTE AT HANKOW. AkBUR. 1 -)N Al.RKiil) Ui'ON. (Special to Daily Press.) Shanghai, ist September. The British Government has agreed to ibmit the question of Mes ri. Jardine, Mat^eson Co.'s title HI the Russian Concession at Hnk'w to Arbitration,42 words
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Article1560 1899-09-14 6 Thb Opining of th« Trial, o By G. VV. Stbbvens. v (Daily Mail.) c Rennes, August 7. The trial was to begin a t t half-past six. It wanted a quarter of an hour of a the time when a line of mounted gendarmes, 1 pushing1,560 words
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Article38 1899-09-14 6 One Lok Gwee Yang was to-day charged with the murder of Tan Ah Kwang, on the Ponggol Road, on the sth inst. The case was remanded for a week on the application of the Police.38 words
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Article148 1899-09-14 6 All those who took part m, or witnessed, the recent performances of this piece will be interested to read the annexed paragraph from a Mail paper: Stopping a Suburban Play. Mr. Brandon Thomas and Mr. Weedon Grossmith, owners of the well-known play v The Pantomime Rehearsal," who148 words
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Article100 1899-09-14 6 A vicar is said to have made this statement from the pulpit "It is unnecessary for me to give out the special preachers for '.his Lent, as you will find them all hanging up together m the porch." It reminds one a little of the story of a100 words
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Article156 1899-09-14 6 A cricket match of a most urique character was played last month at a place called Heybridge, m Essex. The publicans m the village imagined that they could wield the willow properly, but Mr. Ben Boreham, of the Heybridge Cricket Club, said they could not. This156 words
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Article734 1899-09-14 6 Capt. Carlyle, a.0.d., and Mrs. Carlyle return to Hongkong to-morrow by the mail. Magic number makers can interest themselves with 9 9.99 which is to-day. The well-known Anglo-Indian Writer, Mr. E. H. Aitken ("EHA") has been appointed chief accounts officer of customs, salt and opium, Bombay.734 words
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Article108 1899-09-14 6 The Daily Telegraph s special correspond Cape Town writes We do not want ar*, but arms; not despatches, but the desp a troops. In using the word we,' lam writ, behalf of the loyal colonists of all South Africa the majority of the electors of this colony Transvaal,108 words
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Article63 1899-09-14 6 A man named Francisco Torni Pastor was this morning up m th Court for extradition to the Philipj a charge of embrzzling $3,000 ll of Don Josef Guirado, of Manila Capt. Ayer, of ihe 12th Infant! come down to take charge of t who was remanded to63 words
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Article225 1899-09-14 6 Capt. Harry Pfort, of the local S duan, the hero of the Balabar rbe presented with a chronomrt.T with chain, by the Spanish Governmn.t the services reported m your columni months ago, when he was the in>trumen of saving many lives. No less than three ships from M225 words
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Article436 1899-09-14 6 Wins the Plaudits of Manila i or Hib Action m Rxrring OUT SIMOAPoaj Outcasts. (Manila Times. j Seventeen sorrowful women of quest character were huddled together on the quay i front of the Custom House ytsterd i) watchful eye of a guard. It appeafl tl had436 words
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Article1053 1899-09-14 7 ngunt homines nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. ne topic overshadows all others at pre- < rC nt. ar.d the eyes of the Empire are direct- ed to day towards that plague spot, the Transvaal. Acute and annoying as it was, -1 a standing irritant to the1,053 words
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Article44 1899-09-14 7 At a Committee Meeting held on sth September, 1899, it was decided to hold an Exhibition of Paintings, etc. m the Town Hall, about the second week m November. It is hoped that a large number of exhibits will be forthcoming.44 words
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81 1899-09-14 7 Mr. H. Spakler, the Consul for the Netherlands at Penang, acting under instructions from the Foreign Office at the Hague, has arrived here, m the Tambora, to take up the late Dr. J. A. de Vicq's duties. He and Mr. L. Von Zeppelin Obermuller, who temporarily succeeds81 words
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Article235 1899-09-14 7 DEATH OF MR. GAN E NG SENG. The death is announced, at his residence, Amoy-st of Mr. Gan Eng Seng, one of the most prominent Chinese merchants and contractors of Singapore. He died this morning at 3.30 a.m. of blood poisoning caused by a puck on the thumb from a235 words
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Article109 1899-09-14 7 Eighteen cases of rinderpest have occurred m Penang and two m Malacca. The Colony 61 the Cape of Good Hope has dopied Ihe Imperial Penny Postage from Sept. Ist A J. M njoot bag r;ceu awarded the Diamond Jubilee Scholarship f r Mai ca. N > merchandise is109 words
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Article64 1899-09-14 7 A contemporary has been asked, Can a man belong 10 a brass band, and be a Christian It replied, We see no impediment m the way. But if he is a member of a brass band, and is given to practising on a cornet or trombone at home, it is64 words
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Article1393 1899-09-14 7 {from our o-wn Correspondent.*) i The Sourabaya Handelsblad urges on the Government a revision of the prohibition now out against the importation of cattle from Australia. Queensland is the only Colony where the tick pest rules. New South Wales and Victoria are careful that the disease does not1,393 words
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Article206 1899-09-14 7 A friend hands us this amusing cutting. The practice of using French words where English would serve is too frequent m our present day literature, and a person who terms himself an Occasional Poet has sent m the following verses I sing of things both great206 words
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Article106 1899-09-14 7 The charge against Chrah Heap Soon tor instituting a false charge against David Brisk of the Australian Hotal against Saminatha Pillay for fabricating false evidence and against Z. HoTOStetn of abetting the offence was heard before Mr. Wolferstan yesterday and accused were committed for trial. J. C. S. Nun£Sj who106 words
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Article984 1899-09-14 8 i fro mi %ur oi»n Correspondents The Chief Police Officer, Mr. J. D' A. Symonds, had an unpleasant experience on Friday, the ist inst. He was driving to Alor Gajah, when near the 12th mile his trap ran against a portion of a nest of hornets which had fallen984 words
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Article272 1899-09-14 8 From your elevated station you may slang the rikisha man, On his want of education speak your Topicistic ban. Probably you never use him save on one occasion rare, When the gharries are on strike or your landau needs repair. But to me and many like me,272 words
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Article466 1899-09-14 8 {From Manila Papers, j A Court Martial. The case of the three soldiers, belonging to Co. B, of the 16th Infantry, which is now being tried by a bo lrd of officers comprising a general court martial at Pol cc Headquarter- is exciting general interest. Ihe prisoners consist466 words
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Article71 1899-09-14 8 Captain Incoronato of the Italian cruiser Marco Polo which arrived yesterday, reports that at 2 p.m. on the 7th inst. he spoke the American ship Odolfo Ohig m lat. 10 02' N. and long, no 03' E. Major H. G. Morgan, D.5.0., Army Service Corps, (formerly of Singapore) is appointed71 words
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Article705 1899-09-14 8 Mr. S. E. Dennys is the tennis champion of Sandakan. It is still hoped that the hull of the U. S. cable ship Hooker will be saved. Lieut. H. F. Shakespear, r.n (formerly of the Flower on this station) is appointed to the Dwarf, m command.705 words
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Article94 1899-09-14 8 (Daily Press.) Shanghai, 4th September.— .J) v port Morgan City, carrying 800 troop! Manila, has been wrecked on Onon Provisions have been sent from Kohl' The Japanese Cruiser Yoshino from Kure to render assistance. From the litest San Francisco pq P rs tA we learn94 words
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Article124 1899-09-14 8 THE TRIAL I N FRANCE. Writing on the opening diy at Daily Mail says:— it France were left to herself, we hat wouid condemn Dreyfus The ba which, gees up from the P t liJyansigeant, and Libre Pmr that; for these dreadful gutter-Of K an S Frenchmen read, and the124 words
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Article269 1899-09-14 8 Re F. J, A. O. Muttir. This afternoon the Chief judgment m the rule obtained < the Senior Magistrate, the Supt i f Pri and the Netherlands Government to cause why a wiitoi habeas cor/ not be issued to bring up Mutter, wh convicted of embezzling money at269 words
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Article186 1899-09-14 8 A well-known Parisian gun maker I a contrivance which he ciiims revolutionise the modern method and enable the worst shot m the M accurately and to kill game i i a i workmanlike manner." Recalls it the// Mobile dv Chasseur. It is a \< and coi s:sts186 words
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Article134 1899-09-14 8 In connection with theoutb pox at Pulau Tekong, Supt < and Dr. Ellis visited the island They found five cases. The i I all been vaccinated and a hou vi-itation instituted under a I sergeant of police. The inhabit every facility for the inspecti anxious to get the disease stamped134 words
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Article487 1899-09-14 9 )ver three hundred children and about adults were at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon at the third concert given by the members of the Singapore Philharmonic Orchestra, assisted by others, for the entertainment of the children of Singapore. A testimony to the popularity of these487 words
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Article193 1899-09-14 9 H.M.S. RIDPOLI v. S.R.C. 2nd XI. This match was played on the Esplanade iturday between the above teams, the Club winning by 21 runs. Scores: iptain Percy R. Simmonds, R.G.A., reon re tin (1 pay from August 9th. Second Lieut W. E. S. Woodgate, K.0.R., is appointed lieutenant vice193 words
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Article37 1899-09-14 9 ond Lieut. R. N. King, Lincolnshire Regt i promoted to be Lieut, vice S. \V. Burton deceased. Lieut. Burton was stationed m Singapore and afterwards m ing during toe stay of the xoth (Lln- m the Strait-.37 words
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Article370 1899-09-14 9 The Pinang Gazette is more or less right m one or two points m the following and yet, probably for an unacquaintance with the facts, wrong m one or two of its conclusions We unite with Sir Charles Mitchell m this feeling of great370 words
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Article277 1899-09-14 9 The Orizaba Rammed The "Ci.\n Mackay." The Orizaba, with the English mails and a ship load of passengers started on her long run from Suez to Colombo on Aug. 1 8th, having had a quick passage through the canal. lust as she had got under way277 words
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Article228 1899-09-14 9 THE S.S. DARIUS." We (Ceylon Observer) have already referred to the arrival of the s.s. Darius the repairs to which (before she leaves tor M.nJas and Calcutta) have been entrusted to Messrs. Walker, Sons Co., of Colombo. By that firm all expedition will be used m view of tlie valuable228 words
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175 1899-09-14 9 We learn that the result of the inquiry made by the Dutch Government authorities into the charges of cruelty preferred against certain )fficers of the company by Mr. 1 ripp m the case brought by him last autumn against the Hritish Deli and Langkat175 words
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Article978 1899-09-14 9 The Spread of Plague. We (Times of India) understand from a reliable source that the Government of India have received a telegram from the Home Government, asking how much prophylactic the Parel Laboratory can ship to London m a given time. This may be taken as an indication978 words
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Article113 1899-09-14 9 Previous t) leaving Co'ombo, says the Independent, Mr. Henry Dallas concluded negotiations with the proprietors of the Corinthian Theatre, Calcutta, tor a three months' lease of that house commencing from the 15U1 November next, on which date he contemplates opening with an entirely new company which will113 words
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Article47 1899-09-14 9 The body of the coolie who was drowned at the P. O. wharf has been recovered, the Coroner's verdict being accidental death. The inquest into the death of Pte. Pearson, K.0.R., who shot himself at Tanglin last week, resulted m a verdict of suicide while temporarily insane.47 words
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Article774 1899-09-14 9 (Via Ceylon,) The newspapers consider Mr. Chamberlain's last warning to the Transvaal contained m his Birmingham speech was final. The Transvaal Government, m reply to Mr. Chamberlain's last despatch, have notified that they adhere to their latest offer, a i decline to make any further concessions. Lord Kitchener, m774 words
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Article196 1899-09-14 9 In Rod and Gun a correspondent discusses the question as to whether both eyes should be open m shooting with the sporting gun. This subject, as far as concerns target rifle-shooting, was first discussed m print m the Singapo>e Free Press twelve years ago under the heading "Both-eyed Rifle*shooting;" and196 words
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Article717 1899-09-14 10 Mr. E. F. H. Edlin has been appointed Secretary and Treasurer to the Singapore Fire Insurance Association. The Chinaman who trespassed on the plantation of Hon'ble J. Burkinshaw, m Cluny-road, on Sunday, with criminal intent was sent to gaol for three weeks. Four Javanese men and717 words
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Article901 1899-09-14 10 (Natal Mercury Aug. Secret Surveys To bb Ready for War. An expedition of five, consisting of two officials of the Surveyor General's Department, one of the Slate Secretary's Department, and one of the Department ot the Minister of Mines, and another, equipped with bicycles, left Pretoria b> Thursday901 words
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70 1899-09-14 10 It io to be noted that formerly the pest, always on ing from the east, was accustomed to travel overland through Turkey. The Ust outbreak of plague ill Europe look place m 1840 and then the disease did not proceed further than the countries of70 words
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Article64 1899-09-14 10 A number of dogs without the regulation collar and badge are reported to be astray at night m Queen Street. They are, however, not to be seen during the day, hence the difficulty of bagging them when the dog shooters go on their rounds. These animals are both a nuisance64 words
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Article1256 1899-09-14 10 Selected Opinions of the English Press All the leading papers comment on the unrest m France caused by the alleged Royalist plot and 'Me Dreyfus trial. The Times calls attention to the evidence of Gen. Mercier, and says that it is with a feeling almost of stupefaction1,256 words
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Article663 1899-09-14 10 An Opinion of Fourteen Ykars Now that the subject of removing the theatre use of the Town Hal! to a detached building is so generally app^d' will be of interest to the public to reid these observations on the question lh J "There have been many663 words
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Article394 1899-09-14 11 The Asian thus discourses on the prospects of the next Viceroy's Cup, and on the sale of Parthenopaeus m Australia If one were to stand by Colonial opinions the Viceroy's Cup may be looked on as all over bar shouting, Merloolas according to those who know or394 words
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Article476 1899-09-14 11 I v ili Days at Sba. Thk Sk\ Serpent Seen. By H.M.S. Phoenix, arriving from Bl.ivia this morning, there came to Singapore Mr. [nstone, the 2nd Officer of the Darius, Messrs. Wilson and Neeson, who were passengers on the vessel, and five of the native crew.476 words
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Article89 1899-09-14 11 It i> rumoured m Sclangor that Mr. K. C. McClelland is to be appointed Act. creUry to the Malacca Municipality. The Straits Government provided for "general survey throughout of the Sea Jh:>< §10,000, and has a deficit of §i 0,836 to provide for by a vote this afternoon. This is89 words
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Article245 1899-09-14 11 R. A v. M Band and Drums," K. O. R. The above teams met on the Esplanade last evening, when the v Band and Drums scored an easy victory over the Artillery by four goals to one. The Band and Drums" led off and it was not245 words
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Article477 1899-09-14 11 PA Probable Explanation. "The Golden Key." (Pall Mall Gazette,) Inconceivable though it may well seem to Englishmen, it is, nevertheless, the fact that the general opinion of those on the spot is that Dreyfus will, after all, be recondemned. Our readers will remember that we have, all477 words
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Article110 1899-09-14 11 There lias been early this morning and for a t'"me during the day a considerable precipitation of rain over town and m the outskirts. This ought to have a favourable effect on the water level m the Thomson Road Reservoir. The squall with the rain was very severe just before110 words
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887 1899-09-14 11 The Vessel has a Narrow Escape. Deluged by Seas. Fittings and Ship's Papers Destroyed. Several of the Crew Injured. The Singapore public will be interested to read, from a Sydney paper, of the exciting and dangerous experiences passed through by H. M. S. Goldfinch, (now887 words
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Article44 1899-09-14 11 The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Ekaterinoslavl had to be detained at ColomWo, on her homeward journey, her pro- pellors being out of working order. 20 tons ot half inch chain had got m under the protector casings to the main shaft, and damaged it.44 words
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Article137 1899-09-14 11 The case taken at yesterday afternoon's sitting of the Assizes was a charge against Lee A Keng, of stealing 118 lbs. of white metal wire from Messrs. Howarth Erskine's godovvn. A contractor filling up the drain at the back noticed that the ground had been excavated under the137 words
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Article125 1899-09-14 11 The Autumn Championship of the Club has been concluded and another win has to be recorded for Mr. D. G. Rose, the eighth m succession. The final was played on Saturday, 19th inst. between Mr. Rose and Mr. C. A. Gairdner, Mr. Rose winning by 5 up125 words
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Article399 1899-09-14 11 Singapore, September n, iBgg. Beans, Long per catty ct. 3 Do., French do. 15 Reef do. 24 Beef Steak do. 26 Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bamboo Sprouts do. 2 Blachau do. 12 Brinjals do- 2 Cabbage, Batavia do. Nil Do., China do. 10 Do., Salted do. 4399 words
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Article611 1899-09-14 12 A telegram from the Governor of Kagoshima dated the 16th inst., states that further investigations so far made show that during the recent storm 1 1 people were killed m the city of Kagoshima and 52 others injured, while 860 houses collapsed and 867 were badly611 words
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Article397 1899-09-14 12 The Straits Leg.sature has passed after considerable amendment the Indian Immigration Bill which was introduced upwards ot two years a^o I hough the planters, who are most deeply interested m the fate of the measure, have not got all they wanted, they can at least397 words
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Advertisement53 1899-09-14 12 Important to Planters. SHADE TREK SEEDS, brevellea Robusta, the cde brated shade tree of S India. Rs. 6 per lb. Cash with ord^r. Highest references GEO. HODSON, FLORIST ft SEEDSMAN By appointment to H. E. The Governor of Madras, JUs.-iALORE S. India, lat*loic«* on Application. Ulegramv, Hodson, Basgalorb. laly l53 words
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Advertisement455 1899-09-14 12 Light Railways PORTABLE AND PERMANENT RAILWAY PLANT FISHER FOSTER HAVE IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Light Rails, and Rolling Stock, Suitable for Work at Mines, Quarries Brickfields, Sugar Estates, Saw Mills Wharves, &c. 14 and 20 lb rails, with or without bteel sleepers. Wagons —Platform, side 01 end tipping, timber455 words
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Advertisement287 1899-09-14 12 MICHAEL'S Photo Stores. FRESH SUPPLIES RECEIVED MONTHLY OF Ilford, Thomas, Wratten and Wainwright, and Mawson and Swan's Dry Plates m all sizes, from 4 ix 3 ito 15x12 inches also m 9x12, 13x18 and 18x24 centimetres. ALSO OF EASTMAN ILFORD Bromide Papers Solio, P. O. P. and Platinotype Paper SOLE287 words
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Advertisement487 1899-09-14 12 The Singapore Free p ress AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Aa*um,-J+ mliM i Stnga/>Ort Telephone Number.— o 6i Published at 30.3, R. ffleB Pla«, Sing, pore T^HE leading English Newspaper j. A X Straus Settlements; joC c Federated Native States of Perak, Sela gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Sembilan British North487 words
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Article514 1899-09-14 13 Three fresh rases of small-pox are reported from Pulau Tekong, at a place called Teluk Koyah. A Macao has been arrested m possession of part of the property stolen from Pagodan the 7th inst. The P. and O. s.S. Tientsin left Bombay lay morning and is514 words
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Article16 1899-09-14 13 H.r Committee gratefully acknowledge [>t of a donation of 8100 from the \-sociation.16 words
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Article62 1899-09-14 13 It is .l.sided that C. Company, K. O. R the lanjong Pagar F. C. play off their the S. R. C. ground to-morrow y afternoon Kick-off at 5 p. m. H Company, K. O. R., and the 12th v R. (j A. were to have played on62 words
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Article66 1899-09-14 13 eminent bacteriologist Professor I Ko( 1), whose researches into the of tuberculosis, rinderpest, cholera, are oi world-wide renown, is now m pore, en route to Batavia where he to .spend mx months m the study 'aria. Thereafter it is understood lt Professor Koch will return to the r;66 words
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Article713 1899-09-14 13 An extraordinary meeting of the Straits Insurance Co., was held at noon to-day for the purpose of considering resolutions for the winding up of the Company. There were present Messrs. D. W. Lovell, T. S. Thomson, Hon. G. S. Murray, W. Naef and C. \V. Laird,713 words
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Article86 1899-09-14 13 In the month of July the Transvaal gold mines scored another record. The total gold output for July of all the mines of the Transvaal making returns amounted to 478,493 ounces and 467,271 m June. May war not arise and check the golden tide. Mr. R. P. Paranjpye, the Indian86 words
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Article1761 1899-09-14 13 (By German Mail.) Ominous preparations are reported m connection with the Transvaal crisis. Great Britain is, it is announced, arranging to despatch to the frontiers of her South African colonies 2T,c00 infantry, 4,000 cavalry, 2,800 artillery, 1,260 engineers, and 300 mounted police. There is already six months' forage1,761 words
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Article238 1899-09-14 13 The President of the Municipal Commissioners this afternoon laid the following statement by the Municipal Engineer before the Commissioners On the 30th ult. (the date of last Commissioners' meeting) the storage was 349,500,000 gallons (16.09 f eet on tf aa ge). The storage decreased to 324,750,000 gallons238 words
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Article3296 1899-09-14 14 Tuesday, September 12, 1899. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir C. B. H. Mitchell, g.c.m o.) The^Hon'ble the Officer Commanding the Troops (H. B. Major General Dickson, c.b.) the Col. Secretary. (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.c.m.0.) the Col. Treasurer (F. G. Penney), the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill), the Attorney-General3,296 words
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Advertisement91 1899-09-14 14 Fraser Neave. Ltd. PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS, AND COMMERCIAL STATIONERS OUR Printing. Establishment largest and most complete m I Straits Settlements: its stock of typ is continually being augmented additions from the best makers, an is fitted up with the most mode: machinery for producing First-el Work of every description. The exceptional91 words
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Article118 1899-09-14 15 (September 13.) Gambier 5< 6 0 do. Cube No. 1 M 10.50 Pepper, Black (ordinaiy S'po, c) 27.77J do. White, (Fair L/W= :> „4350 Nutmegs uos *o the Ib.) M 68. do. (80s to the 1b) f| 90. Mace (Banda) M y l# Cloves (Amboina) f 32. Liberian Coffee118 words
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Advertisement564 1899-09-14 15 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND fii.ooo.ooo RESERVE LIABILITY OP 1 PROPRIETORS 110,000,00 c Co let or D 1 recto as. R. M. Gray, Esq. Chairman. N. A Siibi, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. K. Goetz, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. I SHELLiM,Esq. R. H. Hill, Esq. A564 words
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Advertisement519 1899-09-14 15 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd.) If J V r A regular fortnightly Service is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Specially designed for the Company's European service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Second Class Passengers,519 words
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Advertisement231 1899-09-14 15 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. ENGINEERS, Boiler-Makers, Shipbuilders AND General Contractors. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FROM STOCK Lubricants. 'Engoline" Cylinder Oil, specially suited for Oil, Gas Steam Engines, reducing wear to a minimum, price 1/35 per gallon. Heavy Axle and Mineral Lubricating Oils Boiler Covering. Patent Mica Dust, Fossil Meal231 words
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Miscellaneous653 1899-09-14 15 CLEARANCES. September 6. Telbna, Brit, str., Scott, for Rangoon. Vtoroi, Rus. str, Ruhe, for Shanghai and Port Arthur. Kawachi Maru, Jap. str, Thompson, for Hongkong and Japan. Hitachi Maru, Jap. str, Murray, for London, via ports. P. de Satrustegui, Spa. sir., Roldos, for Manila. September 7. Zweena, Brit, str., Nesbitt.653 words
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Article61 1899-09-14 16 THE TRANSVAAL CRISIS. A Cabinet Council. The British Cabinet meets on Friday. The Transvaal Repudiates the Suzerainty. Accepts the Conference. The Transvaal has published its last despatch to Mr. Chamberlain m which it admits the rights of Great Britain to protect its subjects under the Convention, but denies61 words
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Article51 1899-09-14 16 Victory over South of England. The Australians have beaten the South of England team by 1 10 runs. THE ST. LEGER. The result of the St. Leger is. Duke of Westminster's Flying Fox i Lord \V. Beresford's Caiman 2 Mr. R. A. Oswald's Scintillant 3 London, jth September,51 words
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Article34 1899-09-14 16 The Suzerainty to be Vindicated. The Capetown News, which has hitherto been pro-Boer, now says that the public has no sympathy with the demand for the abandonment of the suzerainty.34 words
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Article50 1899-09-14 16 Military Precautions. At Bloemfontein it is understood that the artillery reserves have been called out and the burghers have been warned to be m readiness. Peace Impossible Now. The Transvaal despatch is regarded as having destroyed the last hope of peace. London, September Bth, iBgo. fc50 words
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Article57 1899-09-14 16 t Opinion on the Transvaal Reply. The Repudiation of the Suzerainty. The Situation More Grave. The papers regard the reply of the Transvaal as unsatisfactory and increasing the gravity of the situation, c instituting, as it does, an impugnment of British supremacy m South Africa which it57 words
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Article44 1899-09-14 16 Ten Thousand Troops for the Cape. It is reported that the Cabinet has also decided to send 10,000 troops to South Africa, owing to the appeal of the Natal Government. It was agreed, however, not to call out the reserves at present.44 words
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Article39 1899-09-14 16 The Cabinet's Decision. A Strong Despatch. Reuter's Agency learns that the Cabinet has decided to send a strong despatch to the Transvaal Government, which will probably be published m London, when it is received at Pretoria.39 words
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Article62 1899-09-14 16 Openly Repudiates Suzerainty. President Kruger urged moderation m debate, but he repudiated the suzerainty and placed his trust m God. REINFORCEMENTS FROM INDIA. Three cavalry regiments, four infantry regiments, three batteries of field artillery and four field hospitals m India have been warned to be m readiness62 words
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Article47 1899-09-14 16 A Bellicose Debate. Insults to Mr. Chamberlain. During a debate m the Pretoria Volksraad on the subject of the mobilisation of British troops on the Transvaal frontiers, the speeches delivered were of an extremely warlike character, and were filled with ;nsults to Mr. Chamberlain.47 words
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Article23 1899-09-14 16 DREYFUS CONDEMNED Ten Years Imprisonment. Capt. D.eyfus has been condemned by the Court-Martial at Rennes to ten years' imprisonment. London, September ioth, 1899.23 words
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Article54 1899-09-14 16 THE GOVERNORSHIP OF BRITIS NORTH BORNEO. Mr. L. P. Beaufort Resigns. 'Special to Singapore Free Presz.j Labuan, Sept. nth, 1899. The rumour mentioned m your Sandakao Notes of Saturday last, of the resignation of Gon ernof Beaufort, is true. Mr. Beaufi.rt has resigned and has, it is eported,54 words
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Article55 1899-09-14 16 A Majority Verdict. Captain Dreyfus was found guilty by five votes to two. Extenuating circumstances were admitted, and the accused was sentenced to ten years' detention. An Appeal. Dreyfus has signed an appeal to the Court of Revision, which will not go to the Court of Cassation55 words
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Article15 1899-09-14 16 The Cabinet Absolutely United. There was absolute unanimity at Friday's Cabinet Council.15 words
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Article50 1899-09-14 16 Responsibility Disclaimed m Case of Hostilities The debate m the Volksraad has ended by a resolution regretting the concentration of troops on the British border while friendly correspondence was proceeding, and declaring that m the case of hostilities, the Republic was not responsible. London, September nth, 1899.50 words
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Article35 1899-09-14 16 A Suggested Universal Boycott of the Paris Exposition. A movement has been started on the Continent and m America to boycott the Paris Exhibition of 1900, owing to the conviction of Dreyfus.35 words
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25 1899-09-14 16 A Fresh Rain-Fall. No Fear of Famine. Recent rains have now removed all fear of famine m Western India.25 words
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43 1899-09-14 16 Utterly Testroyed by a Native Tribe. The French force under Col. Lamy on an expedition to Lake Tchad, has been annihilated by an overwhelming force of natives at the Tuareg Oasis. London, 12th September, iSgc). m m43 words
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Article115 1899-09-14 16 The Imperial Government Despatch. A Virtual Ultimatum. The last British despatch was delivered at Pretoria yesterday and is reported to be virtually an ultimatum. The Command m Natal. Sir George White has been appointed to the command m Natal. Sir Redvers Buller only goes if an Army115 words
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Article140 1899-09-14 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. Aug. 29. Brit, bq., West York. Forster Albany, Hongkong. Aug. 29. Brit, str, Baron Innkrdalb McNeill; Pekalongan, Delaware B'water. Aug. 29. Brit, str., Duke140 words
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Article80 1899-09-14 16 (Corrected up to September 13). On London. Bank 4 m/s i/uH demand l l^^th Private credits 3 m/s 2.'0 documents 3 m/s -'.'<> iV credits 6 m/s 2/ofa France, demand 2 47t Germany, demand 200 India, T. T 47 4 HONGKONG, demand dis Yokohama, demand 4% pm Java, demand80 words
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289 1899-09-14 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares P A rn Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal, f 2,000,000 *****8 ***** c: lJl? Deferred. S 4J* Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 1 0,000 \k Bs8 '5 8 4 8,584 r Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000289 words
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Miscellaneous1015 1899-09-14 16 VESSELS IN PORT Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From Kor KenroLß Brit, cruiser, 805 F. F. H. Booth July 12 Labuan Roid Albatros Dut. g.b., 120 Hanet Aii*. 23 Atj.h I)ock Goldfinch Brit, g.b., 805 Leggatt Sept. 5 Bativia olombo Sen Marco Polo Ital. cruiser, 5128 Tucoronaio Sept. 101,015 words
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