The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 12 October 1899
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Title Section18 1899-10-12 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES rHURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, /1899. No. 63718 words
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Article262 1899-10-12 1 ii v<» Articles The Situation m South Africa, 225 \n Alleged Boer Advance, 225 When do-*s the Century liegin, 225 On the Verge, _> 9 a ri 9 m m. AZ. 1 A Transvaal Ultimatum, 227 ricket. S.\ A. v. I_aw and ivi! Service, 232,2 V S.< C. 2nd262 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article64 1899-10-12 1 At Devon Villa," on the Bth instant, the wife of W. N. Masterton, r.n.r., Acting Chief Engineer, Col. Str. Sea Belle, of a daughter. DEATHS. On Saturday, the 7th instant, Captain S. F B. Sorknsbn. Aged 66 years. On Saturday, the 7th October, 1899, at No. 11 Lloyd Road,64 words
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Article193 1899-10-12 1 The English mail of Sept. 16th arrived by the P. O. Chusan on Saturday, 7 th inst., mails of two days later arriving on Wednesday by the Bayern. The Annam is the next outward mail, due on the 17th. This homeward mail is carried by the Salazie on193 words
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Article, Illustration831 1899-10-12 1 F Irre •hall tlie Trr*-. tht People's right maintain, n.w_d by influence and un bri bed by gain; Her« patriot Truth her glorious precept?' draw, rMe.l_.ed to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Oct. 5 th.) The situation in South Africa has not yet resulted anywhere in831 words
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Article1038 1899-10-12 1 An Allege d Boer Advance. (Oct. 6th.) The war-trumpet is blown. The die is cast. And the Boer forces have taken upon themselves the serious responsibility of proceeding to an actual invasion of Natal territory. There has been no overt rupture. On the Imperial side negotiation had not yet been1,038 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement169 1899-10-12 1 Subscribers to the Singapore Free Press Weekly 'turning from Kurope to the Straits by any of the mail lines are invited to send to the Manager une of their steamer and date of arrival m g ipore. Copies will then be mailed to meet 'hem at the various ports of169 words
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Advertisement516 1899-10-12 1 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, fix. Graving Docks up to 500 feet m length an ix feet on sill. Wharf frontage one mile and a quarter. Sheers Wharf 350 feet m length, Boiler and Masting Sheers worked by steam. Extensive range of516 words
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Article1166 1899-10-12 2 (OlL 7th.) In a parenthesis in our reference to Sir Charle> Mitchell s Budget address in the Legislative Council we drew attention to the fact that H. E. had allowed himself, as very many others do, to think and speak of the approaching year as1,166 words
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Article1111 1899-10-12 2 The days pass by, and fortunately there has been as yet no collision between the Boer forces and the British troops and local police anywhere on the frontiers of the two Dutch South African Republics. It is however quite certain that there was a bad scare in1,111 words
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Article793 1899-10-12 2 THK main feature of to-da> > tel is of great importance. It an disclosure of the real weakness ol forces when these are compelled the field, and hold themselves in for operations against a Modern m force of considerable dimensions with complete field rappiies. The l* military authorities793 words
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Article945 1899-10-12 3 i HE pendulum of the destinies of South Africa, which for a day or two had n visibly swinging towards peace, once toorc oscillates with increased impetus towards war. During the last forty-eight m however the tendency towards a peaceful solution was not due m any way to945 words
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Article300 1899-10-12 3 At the request cf the U. S. Governor, all the friars have departed from Guam. Lieut.-Colonel William F. Spurgin, 16th U. S. Infantry, has been appointed Collector of Customs at Manila. The Charleston, Concord and Monterey, accompanied by the Zafiro have gone to Subig Bay to300 words
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Article316 1899-10-12 3 We learn that the Admiral is to proceed on a tour, up the Yangts/e m H. M. S. Alacrity. H. M.S. /phigenia is proceeding from Japan to Shanghai, at which port she will ren am until relieved by H. M. S. Bonaventure, now m d ck316 words
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Article138 1899-10-12 3 The French mail steamer Sydney, which wr were- advised by a special wire from Hongkong yesterday was overdue, owing to heavy weather m 'he China S^a, h<rs i still, apparently not yet found her w.iy to Hongkong. The evidence of her being a missing i- n -native138 words
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Article756 1899-10-12 3 It has been telegraphed to Hongkong that Admiral Dewey arrived m New Yor< on *he afternoon of the 26th Sept. An Imperial Chinese decree has been issued encouraging the publication of native newspapers m China. Their educative value was brought to Imperial notice by a Manchi756 words
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Article2006 1899-10-12 4 (Pioneer, Sept. 16.) In a previous article we took a brief survey of the existing situation m South Africa from a military point of view. There is no difficulty m discerning that that situation is very far from being altogether satisfactory from a British standpoint. For2,006 words
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Article64 1899-10-12 4 A vaccinating officer at Wolverhampton has sele ed asa spot for vaccination his own nose. He was opening a tube of lymph when a fly stung him on the nose. Incontinently he brushed it off, and the result was that his nose "took."' How surprised64 words
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Article24 1899-10-12 4 The Hongkong St. Andrews Society will give a dance on the 30th of November m Mm St. George's and St. Andrew's Halls m Hongkong.24 words
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Article1353 1899-10-12 4 (Pall Mall Gazette Correspondent J Cape Town, August 16. We are approaching the end. While Mr. Kruger and his friends have been dallying over the form the reply to Mr. Chamberlain is to take, the skeleton of an army corps has been drawn around his1,353 words
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Article172 1899-10-12 4 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. M Jrr Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillerv^ Head Quarter Office, Fort Full? Singapore, sth October, i&v, 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. G. A. Derrick. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing Corpl. R. Risk. 2. Sergt B L. Frost is172 words
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Article454 1899-10-12 4 First She Would and Then She Wot ldk South Africa is the land of surprise- and there, more than anywhere else m all the word, it has been said it is the unexpected that v happens. Its reputation m this respect is being maintained m other than454 words
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Article116 1899-10-12 4 Under the heading Sport" m last issue of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche an account is given of the cricketing tour i English team of Odd Fishes." It is cut note the manner m which the cricketing are adopted into the Dutch langu-g* cases without undergoing any change >116 words
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Article104 1899-10-12 4 Ihe legal members of tin Swimming Club will perhaps discuss this, ff home paper's Law Note?, on the Tanjong Katong next Sunday Moat people will be surprised I that it was decided m 1821 that tin pu liave no common law right of b the sea. Perhaps, however, thb means104 words
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Article734 1899-10-12 5 The next Philharmonic Popular Orchestral Concert is fixed for Saturday the 21st [just before the Race week). British subjects, going from here to Manila, have, m future, to be provided with passports visaed at the American Consulate. Lieut. Wynter, A 0.D., is granted two .nonths' leave734 words
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Article325 1899-10-12 5 The returns of imports and exports of the Straits Settlements for the second quarter of 1899 have now been issued from the Government Printing Office. The recapitulatory statements give the following figures. Imports (Exclusive of Treasure.) 2nd Qr. 1898. 2nd Qr. 1899. Singapore $43,302,527 $47,399,36325 words
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Article91 1899-10-12 5 A Hokien named Tan Gam Lock, of 5 Robinson-road reported that he received a consignment of gutta by the Rajah Atjeh, and on opening it there were 30 pieces short, of the value of §293 40. Another man, as reported m our issue of yesterday, also missed gutta91 words
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Article134 1899-10-12 5 In our advertising columns will be found the extensive programme of events arranged for the 6th annual meeting of the G. R. C, which takes place at Tanglin Range on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next. The prize list shows the support which residents are giving to134 words
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Article191 1899-10-12 5 Newcastle, which is situated m the north of Natal, 247 miles from Durban, and only two hours' journey by rail from Laing's Nek, would be thr first town t«» be attacked by the Boers m the event of their raiding the colony. Once they possessed Newcastle they would191 words
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Article18 1899-10-12 5 Thc P. O. steamer Valetta which left this morning with the homeward English miii goes direct to London,18 words
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Article545 1899-10-12 5 A meeting of the Licensing Justices was held m the Office of the Inspector-General of Police at 3 p.m. yesterday, there being present, Mr. H. J. Riccard, i.p.g., Capt. Craufurd, R.N., Dr. Middleton, Mr. R. N. Bland, Mr. Evans, and Dr. Gilmore Ellis. The list of applications was545 words
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Article282 1899-10-12 5 The Civil and Military Gazette of Lahore has some interesting remarks on the effect that the possession of artillery is likely to have on the Boers' efficiency as a fighting force. It says "The Staats artillery are, with the exception of a few of Oom Paul's life282 words
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Article815 1899-10-12 5 The extraordinary impetus given to tea cultivation m India and Ceylon seems to have been taken for granted by a great many people as meaning the "passing of coffee." Leaf.disease. as we all know, was the cause of coffee cuUivation being abandoned m Ceylon but that fact m815 words
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Article42 1899-10-12 5 Rtuter's silence about the result of the race for the America Cup is explained by a j private wire received m Singapore 4< again Inn result." The absence >t wind is ap I part* nl I v continuing i42 words
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Article41 1899-10-12 5 Mr. Vetlenzer, 52A Grande-road, reports* that on the 30th ult. he missed clothes valued at $35. Mrs. Basagoite also report.- that a Hylam servant absconded yesterday, and that she missed a gold bracelet, a $25 note, and. $20 m silver.41 words
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Article41 1899-10-12 5 Ihe mortality returns for Singauaat lor the week ended Sept. 30th -.how a death rate of 29 69 per mille, the nnoabei of deaths being '33 4' deaths hein^ fae 10 fever and 1; to phthisis. Beri-beri <out\ts lor 13 death-.41 words
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Article1833 1899-10-12 6 Thb Forcb Behind the Government. The following article appeared recently m The Times No feature of the present crisis m South Africa is perhaps likely to make a more permanent mark upon the history of the Empire than the fact that every important British colony1,833 words
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Article142 1899-10-12 6 The Isle of Wight Observer oi 26th Aug. says "On Thursday last Holsinger, the Ryde pro bowler, performed a remarkable feat which is a record for Club cricket. Certainly such a performance has never been approached m the locality. Playing m a twelve-a-side match between142 words
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Article68 1899-10-12 6 I Our old friends, the ist Battalion of the Rifle Brigade, at present stationed at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, have received orders to be m readiness to proceed to the Cape m case they are required. The 4th Battalion of the same brigade at Dublin have had a similar intimation,68 words
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Article787 1899-10-12 6 Two Russians were this morning fined $5 each for indecent behaviour at Sepoy Lines yesterday afternoon. Lieut. Howard, ist Batt. West Yorkshire Regiment, has been selected for appointment to the Uganda Rifles. Father Nain, of the French Roman Catholic Church, reports that two candlesticks and other787 words
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Article819 1899-10-12 6 The twentieth ordinary general meetin of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Co held at noon to-day m the Exchange RoomMr. A. Reid took the chair, and therl were also present Messrs. Ewald, Hilton" Vogler, W. Windrath, Yeo Swee H e < McLean, Macdougall, and Hon'ble819 words
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Article73 1899-10-12 6 In the small cause court this m< the case of Alagappa Chitty ago Burbridge and another, a suit based <!: a promissory note given by the th lendanl and his wife to the plaintiff, was heard, Mr Aitken for the defendant, Mr. Ellis Chetty. The defence was that the suit73 words
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Article2474 1899-10-12 7 The Break-ip of China.* (By a Chinaman.) Kmbodied m this huge volume of 500 pages Lord Charles Beresford, r.n m p presents his Report to the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Great Britain by which, at the instigation of the Presi. dent, Sir H. Stafford Northcote, Bart., m p2,474 words
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Article206 1899-10-12 7 I The annual general meeting of the Sepoy Lines Golf v lub was held last nigh* at the j Club. Presmt the Hon. W. R. Co.lyer (m the chair), Dr Ellis, Messrs. Bland, Woi--1 ferstan, Carter, Rodess*-, McAlthur, Broadrick, Cuscaden, Capt. Thorpe, Murphy, and Dr. Leask206 words
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Article202 1899-10-12 7 The conditions are medal play, 18 holes, (nine holes at the Race Course, and nine at the Sepoy Lines.) Gentlemen to drive off at both lints. Play to commence on Monday the 9th instant, and to be finished on or by Friday the 20th instant. Competitors must202 words
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Article377 1899-10-12 7 Defects m the Military Organisation. Lhe correspondent of the Morning Post, who found it necessary to leave the Transvaal hurriedly the other day, sends the following telegram fro Pietermaritzburg 1 took advantage of a brief stay at Newcasti on my way from Johannesburg to inspect the377 words
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Article282 1899-10-12 7 A Hokien named Ong Teck Lim, residing at Tanjong Rhu, reports that yesterday afternoon some one put a hooked stick through his window and got a baju with three gold and diamond krocang m it. Col. H;. S.S. Watkin, C.8.,. whose name is a household word with gunners m its282 words
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Article1179 1899-10-12 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelU Juvenal. Whatever be the various M Topics of the Week, we live and move and have one being under the shadow of one ever-pre. sent all-absorbing Topic. All eyes are turned towards South Africa, eager with expectancy. The one1,179 words
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Article312 1899-10-12 8 But one thing ivill be quite certain, that a solution will be this time arrived at, by force of arms, that must close, once for ull. all difference of opinion as to the future of South Africa. Singapore Free Press (6th Oct.) It 'ain't been a312 words
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Article144 1899-10-12 8 On Saturday afternoon at ii Lloyd-road there occurred the death of old Mr. Hartwig, the head of the firm of Hartwig Co., and an old resident of Singapore. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended. Mr. Hartwig had been m Singapore for nearly144 words
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Article631 1899-10-12 8 The Perak Railway call for tenders for lubricating oils. Perak has accepted the offer of the S. C. C. to send a team here during the Christmas holidays. The Rev. W. H. Dunkerley, colonial chaplain at Penang, has obtained sick leave, and came down to Singapore631 words
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Article627 1899-10-12 8 Lawyers and C. S. v. S.V.A This Tournament match was comrvnc a t^qv? l^?" Saturday afternoon The S.V.A. batted first and knocked Up f runs, of which Gr. Abrams contributed 2 8 and the Lawyers and Civil Service replied when stumps were drawn seven wickets wer* down for 54627 words
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Article95 1899-10-12 8 The October monthly medal W I for on Saturday, only I I card--handed m, the best score being thai J. C. Dyer, but as he has already w handicap, A. G. Wright was declai winner. Scores. J. C. Dyer 4 y 4 4 A. G. Wright M95 words
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Article1080 1899-10-12 9 More Ammunition Landed. I he Volksraad has resolved that it will not send Boer* troops to guard the frontier at present. French steamers are m Delagoa Bay. They have discharged 63 cases of ammunition for the Transvaal Government. '1 he Basutos threaten an attack on the Orange1,080 words
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Article46 1899-10-12 9 The memorandum of association of the Penang Hill Railway Company Limited has just been registered, within a capital of $75,000. The Hon. Dr. Brown and Messrs. R. Yeats, O. Sielcken, Schiffmann, J. Bromhead-Matthews, Cheah Eu Ghee, and Puah Hin Leong are the signatories.46 words
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Article60 1899-10-12 9 The Penang. thief, like the Law, is no respecter of persons. The house of Mr. Justice Harwood, at Butterworth, was burgled during the night before last, and it is said that property and money to the value of about $60 were stolen. One of the things60 words
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Article48 1899-10-12 9 Mr. C crime's Cur. The Ladies Course at the Race Course Links will be laid all this week, so that competitors who cannot play to-day and Thursday may have an opportunity of playing their round this week, as the course will be closed next week.48 words
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Article46 1899-10-12 9 Thb Insurgents Desire Recognition. American Prisoners Given Up. (^Special to Daily Press.) Manila, ist Oct. General Alejandrino and two Majors accompanied fourteen American prisoners to Manila yesterday. To-'-ay General Alejandrino held a conference with General Otis, desiring recognition, which was refused.46 words
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Article120 1899-10-12 9 We (L. <5r C. Express) learn that what looks like a valuable find of coal has been made m the neighbourhood of Cowie Harbour, on the East Coast of Borneo. Mr. ri. E. Phillips, who has been prospecting on behalf of the Sandakan Bay Coal Field (Limited)120 words
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Article189 1899-10-12 9 The following are the entries and handicaps for the American Tournament for Mrs. Warrack's Prize. Mr. and Mrs. Braddell owe 15 3. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reid, Mrs. Sal/mann and Mr. Campbell owe 15. Mrs. Lovell and Mr. Mactaggart, owe 5. Mrs. Waddell and Mr. McGregor,189 words
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Article265 1899-10-12 9 The Pahang Correspondent of the Malay Mail says The Governor's visit to the State seems to have been postponed sine die, and it appears likely that the Pakang natives will not get a glimpse of H'S Excellency's genial countenance before he gives up his appointment. This265 words
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Article441 1899-10-12 9 (Natal Mercury, Sept. B.J Defences of Mafeking. Activity on the Border. Mafeking, Sept. I. The agitation m regard to the unprotected state of the town is much allayed, leading men assuring nervous folk that everything possible has been done to induce the Government to take441 words
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Article252 1899-10-12 9 (Via Ceylon.) London, Sept. 26.— The state trir.l of Knezevitch and his fellow prisoners befo-e 0 c special tribunal, ended yesterday, when Knezevitch was sentenced to death tor attempting to assassinate ex-king Milan and for high treason. The other prisoners were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment for high252 words
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Article214 1899-10-12 9 Yesterday at 7 a.m. Haji Abdul Rahman of Semantan, Dutch territory, the owner of a native craft anchored off Tanjong Rhoo, reported the robbery of a steel trunk, which he kept near the head of his bed, containing money value 8310 and clothing 8336 Lhe detectives arrested one man with214 words
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Article608 1899-10-12 9 H. M. S. Redpole left for Brunei at half past two yesterday afternoon. Rinderpest is said to have been communicated to the wild pig of Ulu Pahang, probably from some sick buffalo. Numbers are found dead by the roadside. The monthly mortality returns for Singapore for608 words
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Article138 1899-10-12 9 Some little time ago we noted that the Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Ekaterinoslavl had been delayed at Colombo through a piece of chain getting entangled with the screw. The chan was found to correspond with some cable picked up by a Haibour Works dredger, and a claim was made to138 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter203 1899-10-12 10 To tue Editor. Sir, The necessity of safe guarding the interests of Straits born youths is so obvious now m view of the successful competition of Indian boys for the Queen's Scholarships as to call for the attention of the public. The Queens scholarships are intended, primarily, for203 words
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Article320 1899-10-12 10 All who knew Lieut. Barton, R.N., during the stay m Singapore of the torpedo boat destroyer Whiting from December 1597 March IS9B will hear with deep regret of the death of that smart and popular officer, announced to-day m a special telegram from Hongkong to the320 words
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Article105 1899-10-12 10 To day m the Summons Court the following persons were summoned for the offence of obstructing the verandahs Th. Sohst, who did not appear T. Paul, find $1 and costs; W. Windrath, discharged G. Friedrichs, fined §10 and costs W. Kindliemann, §1 and costs; R. T. Reid, summons105 words
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Article53 1899-10-12 10 The following telegram dated 9th October 1899, has been received from Raub, by the Local Seer, tary, Mr. G. A. Derrick. Rough cleaning up of Battery yielded 2420 ounces Amalgam estimated quantity of stone crushed being pjo tons. Battery stopped 3i days m order to undergo53 words
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Article59 1899-10-12 10 At the regulai meeting of the Municipal Commissioner* to monow, a motion will be brougi.i forward by Mr. Anthonisz re Mvi 1 >p,.l bervAiiis owning land. There wil !_,o be considered the Beach-road recreation ground, arrangements for carrying on *la tighter house work, extension of water limit* and an application59 words
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Article593 1899-10-12 10 The following observations, derived from an authority who knows Natal and the Transvaal, are of particular interest at this moment, when peace and war m the Transvaal sway m the balance 11 Guerilla warfare m the Transvaal is. impossible. There are no fastnesses for the guerillas to593 words
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Article274 1899-10-12 10 He Stood the Beer. The following story about Lord Salisbury m his journalistic days, which may or may not be true, is quoted m the Independent as from the English correspondent of an American paper" Occupying the same editorial room with him and writing alternate leaders, was Charles274 words
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Article25 1899-10-12 10 His Imperial German Majesty's ship Hansa, Captain Pohl, is expected to arrive here on her way out to the East on Saturday, the 14th inst.25 words
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Article1034 1899-10-12 10 if ra%n tur own Cor reap ondmt.% Mr. C. Weber, Director of the Ned: Ind: Mynbouw Co. arrived at Batavia from Palehleh on Monday 15th Sept. He is, says the Java Bode, well pleased with the state of affairs there. In old galleries, out of which, according to1,034 words
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Article456 1899-10-12 10 Warren Challenge Shield. I2th Co. R. A. v. Tanjong Pagar. A Drawn Match; thb Gunners E%Vai just bbfore thb cali oi timk. This tie was certainly not remarkable for good football, but reminded one of some of j the good old Yoiksh.re Rugby cup ti Cs where the456 words
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Article213 1899-10-12 10 Prohisitbo on Accoi'\ T of Plmj Hissing m the Legislxtive Coi Ui hrom Mauritius pmer it appears Legislative (ouncil there has pa*«ed oi A the Races be forbidden this yen, m v special law, owing io plague." It was Mfg the races invariably bring lar^n* crowd213 words
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Article17 1899-10-12 10 A Dutch -tt-amer p iss, i tin harbour fr >m East to \V- o tliis morr. r)g.17 words
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Article161 1899-10-12 11 Commissioner Gueritz left Sandakan en route for Europe on the 15th Sept. per s. S. Normanhurst. U. S. S. Yorktown has been here, for telegraphic purposes. The usual salutes were accorded on arriving and leaving, and her Officers were entertained whilst here. The business-like look of this craft161 words
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Article216 1899-10-12 11 An Unlucky Salute. A correspondent writing from Labuan on thc 29th Sept. says: This afternoon at 3 p.m. the American < ruiser Yorktown suddenly turned up, causing immense excitement m this little community, so much so that when the shore battery fir ed the return salute216 words
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Article217 1899-10-12 11 CILBBRATIOM IN* Sf.LANGOR. Yesterday, Sunday, witnessed an oldtnne Chinese ceremony at the outdoor dispensary of the 1 ung Sh:n Hospital, the first of its kind ever held m Selangor. It wa-. the anniversary of the birthday 1 f onfucius, the Chinese sage and philosopher, nd his217 words
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Article277 1899-10-12 11 (Via Australia.; S.S. Dull 01 Buckingham Disabled. London, Sept. II. The Queensland mail steamer Duke of Buckingham, which left London for Brisbane on September i, has returned to Plymouth m a disabled condition. The steamer Mintered a heavy fga'e. which lasted three days, pumps became choked, and the277 words
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Article375 1899-10-12 11 Thi South African Contingent. Simla, Sept. 23.— In the event (which, however, is not looked opon here as probable) of a further Brigade being despatched from India to South Africa, the Essex and Royal Irish may not unreasonably expect to be included. Sovereigns m Government Treasuries. The number375 words
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Article405 1899-10-12 11 A proposal by General Otis to divide the Philippine Islands into four military departments has, says a Washington telegram, received the approval of the War Department, and will, it is believed become effective when the rainy season ends. The scheme w ill virtually have the effect of405 words
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Article228 1899-10-12 11 Our American friends are m the last degree obliging. When our plasterers were on strike they thought, according lo a report from our Consular Agent m Pniladeiphia, of sending metal walls and ceilings. The idea of these metal fronts to houses is that it does228 words
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Article18 1899-10-12 11 Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones has returned from Penang and sat m the second court to-day, hearing magistrates' appeals.18 words
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Article1347 1899-10-12 11 Terrible Loss of Life. Great Destruction of Property. Calcutta, Sept. 27. The railway line between Darjeeling and Sonada will probably be BLOCKED FOR TWO MONTHS. The damage to Darjeeling has been exceptionally heavy. The lower sections of the telegraph wires have been broken, and both the upper1,347 words
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Article166 1899-10-12 11 Truth, of Sept. 14th, says: "In a poetical effusion on certain sentences passed by a local magistrate, a scribe m the Singapore Free Press observes that "Justice isa very Patent Myth" There is plenty of evidence of this m the following sample cases which are cited at166 words
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Article472 1899-10-12 11 A Gunner Officer's Forecast. (Da<ly Telegraph.) An English artillery officer who has recently arrived out m South Africa on special duty has been interviews!, and m reply to inquiries about the supposi d coming campaign has made some statements which may be of service to our fiiends472 words
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Article120 1899-10-12 11 We take the following extiact fiom the Manila Times Naval Constructor Richmond l*« arson H.sbson, m his report upon the work of repairing the Spanish ships raised from Manila Haibourand now at Hongkong, ur^« s the necessity ot a large dockyard m the Philippines. He discusses the120 words
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Article353 1899-10-12 12 Dutch and German Failures. The work which has been done m the past m British New Guinea by Sir William MacGregor* and is still being carried on by his capable successor, Mr. Le Hunte, is an ob ject-lesson to the Dutch and German possessors of353 words
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Article60 1899-10-12 12 This morning just after 3 o'clock two detectiv s on duty m Nortbbridge-road saw throe men round the door of a house. They went up, when the three* men cleared. One was chased and arrested and on examining the door it was found to be wrenched off its hinges, which60 words
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Article354 1899-10-12 12 Singapore, October 0, iSgg. .leans, Long per catty ct. 4J Do., French do. 14* BeefSleak do*. 20 Hean Sprouts do. 2 Bamboo Sprouts do. 2 Brinjals do. 3 Cabbage, Batavia do. Nil Do., China do. i(> Do., Salted do. 4 Carrots, Imported do. 16 Do., Singapore do.354 words
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Advertisement370 1899-10-12 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 Biickfields, Sugar Estates, Saw Mills, Wharves, &c. 14 and 20 lb rails, with or without steel sleepers. Wagons Platform, side or end tipping, timber370 words
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Advertisement216 1899-10-12 12 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 Covering. Patent Mica Dust, Fossil Meal and216 words
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Advertisement882 1899-10-12 12 Singapore Sporting Club. REVISED PROGRAMME FOR TH» AUTUMN RACE MEETING, 1 This Programme is substituted for that previously published. October 24th, \26th 28th. E FIRST DAY. Tuesday^ 24th October. First Race. The Maiden Plate. Value $250. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale 'io«.t > An allowance of882 words
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Article193 1899-10-12 13 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. 182 (King) is solved as follows 1 K-Ktt, X Q4; 2193 words
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Article, Illustration21 1899-10-12 13 Bf Valentin Marin, Barcelona. Black (8 pieces). White (10 piecesi. Wh.te to play and mate m three moves.21 words
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Article, Illustration21 1899-10-12 13 By J. Paluzib, Barcelona. Black (9 pieces). White (9 pieces). White to play and mate m two moves.21 words
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Article, Illustration151 1899-10-12 13 There is no opening with a more unenviable record than lhe Ruy Lopez as regards the mishaps ;*nd misfortunes which it has inflicted on those placers who have resorted to a cramped defence. Whenever BLck has played P-Q3, no matter m wl at shape or form, the151 words
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Article165 1899-10-12 13 brilliant brevity from the Coolgardie chamlup tourney. The notes (abbreviated) are by Ai milage. Riv Lopk/. ochrane. Black W. L. Armitage. P-K4 P-K4 11 B-Qs(b) Kt-05!( c Kt-KB-j Xt Oil. 12BXK KtxKtch B-QKIS P-QR3 nK-Rr(d) KtxßP' K4 Kt^Kß3 14 B B6ch(e)K-K2 les P-OKt4 is P KB3 Ktxß165 words
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Article382 1899-10-12 13 La Huovu Rtvtsta degli Scacchi announces that the King of lialy has given two splendid Sevres vases as prizes for the next national tourney. A new chess club has been established at Barcelona under highly distinguished auspices, and next year it proposes to organise a Spanish National Congress.382 words
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Article692 1899-10-12 13 (Daily Telegraph, Sept. ii.) When the troops i-ow under orders a.rive m Natal all danger will be at an end. Nevertheless, it will be a costly undertaking it the Boers have to be driven from the apex of the triangle where the frontier of the Colony692 words
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Article50 1899-10-12 13 At the meeting of the Council on Monday, 23rd, inst. the orders of the day include Motion by the Col. Sec. for a grant m aid of $10,000 towards Penang plague expenditure. Penang Hill Railway Bill, ist reading. Supply Bill, 1900, 2nd reading. Jinrikisha Bill, Commitee. Jury Lists.50 words
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Article748 1899-10-12 13 The Phoenix arrived at Penang from Port Dickson on Saturday. Syed Mohamed Alsagoff left Marseilles last Sunday by the M. M. mail steamer Armand Behic on his return to Singapore. At Colombo she connects with the Yarra due here on the 28th instant. During the past748 words
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Article346 1899-10-12 13 The match between the S.V.A. and the Lawyers and Civil Service, which was begun on Saturday, was concluded yesterday. The Lawyers and CS. had to make 14 runs and had three wickets to fall. Last evening Ellis and Van Cuylenberg, the two not-outs, succeeded m making the346 words
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Article277 1899-10-12 13 On Saturday, 30th September, there was a large and representative gathering of Insurance men at Petiti'a Esplanade, Calcutta, to entertain at dinner Mr. VV. B. Meikle, of the Manchester Fire Company, (well-known to man} friends m Singapore and the Native States) who leaves Calcutta shortly to277 words
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Article303 1899-10-12 13 Things are not going too well m Madagascar according to the "Tribune des Colonies," which may fairly be supposed to speak without any anti-French bias on the subject. It appears that the topographical department of the Staff at Antananarivo has just published a new map showing the political situation303 words
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Article118 1899-10-12 14 mc Uc Mi. »ieoige Dawson, who made I is m ney m Burma, has not forgo ten the charitable institutions of he province, to several of which he has left donations varying from rs. 5,000 to rs. 10,000, says the Rangoon Gazette. The hospitals m Rangoon, Moulmein,118 words
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Letter151 1899-10-12 14 To thb Editor. Sir, Great is my satisfaction to see m your issue of yesterday, the valuable and interesting letter by Straits Born, who has at last brought forward a question which was for many years the topic of conversational discussion amongst Queen Scholars and also amongst their151 words
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Article701 1899-10-12 14 Particulars or the Famous Treaty with the Borrs. (Illustrated Mail SpecialJ As every one knows, both Mr. Chamberlain and President Kruger rest their rival cases with equal obstinacy on ttie Treaty of London, signed m 188.4. 1 This Convention, says Mr. Chamberlain, 'confers on her Majes y701 words
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1330 1899-10-12 14 THE STRUGGLE FOR PARAMOUNTCY IN SOUTH AFRICA. An Anglo-Afrikander's Views. (Pall Mall Gazette.) There can no longer be any doubt that the real issue m South Africa to-day is whether Great Britain or the Transvaal is the paramount Powe» Put baldly m this form, the question will appear ridiculous to1,330 words
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Article649 1899-10-12 14 (Via Australia.; Mr. Reitz, the Transvaal Secretary of State, declares that the Government, the Raad, and t^e burghers are unanimous as regards the attilu le that has been taken up m respect of the British demands. He is also credited with the statement that all further decisions649 words
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Article16 1899-10-12 14 The fines inflicted m tbe Municipal Cases heard m the police courts yesterday .•mounted to $547.16 words
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Article128 1899-10-12 14 This morning, before Mr. E. C. Ho.yard ?iV *l aff nden was char 2 ed witha^aah' ing W. F. C. Asimont yesterday afternoon" The parties were partners as auctions and the allegation is that Haffender. tool offence at something Asimont ttid anf t knocked him down. There128 words
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Article25 1899-10-12 14 The proclamation prohibiting Chinese emigration from Hongkong to the S has been rescinded. Arrivals from Hongkong will be subject to quarantine.25 words
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Article98 1899-10-12 14 (Ostasiatische Lloyd.) H. R. H. Prince Henry intends to reman Tsintau for a few weeks. Between the }d- q-.d 6tn November he will arrive at \Voosun4 and will pay anolher visit to Shanghai, buthis time will -freely permit of the trip to Hankow that has hecn sj98 words
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Article648 1899-10-12 14 (Via Ceylon) London, Oct. 3. A crowd of Boers, at a station on the Delagoa Bay Line of Railway, forced a number of refugee passengers m the train to uncover their heads during the singing of the Volkslied and severely kicked and trampled upon several Englishmen. The transport Lalpoora648 words
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Advertisement656 1899-10-12 15 MUSICAL DRAMA. The South African Review is going m lately for musical drama," and the following needs little < ommert THE SIDE ENTRANCE! or, All Roads Lbad to Pretoria Being Review Musical Drama m One Act. Scene: Outside Delagoa Chambers, with a view m the distance, of a s.de-door, labelled656 words
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Advertisement544 1899-10-12 15 JJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Sio 000 or*. RESERVE PUND 5?222 RESERVE LIABILITY OP V 0 00 00 PROPRIETORS m j $10,000,000 Court or Director*. m'a M o Gray E *q— Chairman. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— Dr _*unr Chairman E. Gortz, Esq. A J. Raymond, Esq. E. SHRLLi^gsq.544 words
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Advertisement537 1899-10-12 15 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE AMERICA CUP. First Race Abandoned. Insufficient Wind. The Advantage to "Shamrock." The first race for the America Cup ended without result, the time limit being exceeded. Shamrock had a slight lead. [A private telegram from Hongkong placed a 1 our service yesterday too late for inclusion m537 words
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Advertisement582 1899-10-12 15 THE BOER MAIN BODY. A High Estimate. Feeling at the Cape. The fact that several transports arrived at Durban on Thursday from India is regarded as rendering the military situation m Natal as secure. The chief Boer concentration, m the environ- of Volksrust, is estimated at between 18,000 and 22,000.582 words
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Article108 1899-10-12 16 The Boers Find Inaction Irksome. The Boers on both frontiers are grumbling at being kept m the field so long. No Commissariat Organisation. Joubert Blamed and Suspected. The commissariat arrangements are wretched and the blame is laid on General Joubert, who is distrusted as being108 words
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Article81 1899-10-12 16 Withdraw your Troops, or The Transvaal Government has sent an ultimatum to Britain demanding that she should withdraw her troops from their frontier within forty-eight hours. The New outh Wales Lancers. Off to the Cape. Immense Enthusiasm. The New South Wales Lancers marched through the City of81 words
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Article53 1899-10-12 16 Later. THE FLIGHT FROM THE RAND. r Sufferings of the Refugees. It is estimated that 45,000 people have left the Rand. Capetown and other places are taxed to the utmost to shelter the refugees. It is almost impossible to find accommodation for them. There is great suffering amongst them from53 words
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89 1899-10-12 16 The Duke of Devonshire, speaking at Sheffield, said that matters had not assumed a more critical aspect during the past week. He trusted that an interval for reflection might conduce to peace. Although Government had not considered it right to relax its preparations,89 words
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Article23 1899-10-12 16 Gone to the Front. The bulk of the troops from India have arrived at Durban and gone to the front.23 words
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Article106 1899-10-12 16 October 11.. m- in *8 7 7S '.rambier S &7 dc. Cube No. 1 ill 50 Pepper, Hlack (ordinary Spore) 27.80 do. White, fFair L/W=s% „44 Nutmegs ii*., 53 do. (80s to tlie nv. 90. Mace (Bands) 81. Cloves (Amb Liberian C wile 15.50 Tapioca, injuL atl r.v* ,ualily106 words
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Article81 1899-10-12 16 (Corrected up to October v). On London. Bank 4 m/s l l ll i demand 1/ 1 x Private credits 3 m/s i/n* documents 3 m/s i/ii|J- credits 6 m/s (/H* France, demand 243 Germany, demand 196.'. India, T. T 143" Hongkong, demand J% dis Yokohama, demand 5% pm.81 words
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Article739 1899-10-12 16 October 4. Ancona, Brit, str., Coats, for Coconada and Reunion. Puritan, Brit, str., Winder, for Vladivostock. Flbvo. Brit, str., Foster, for Kelantan, via j ports. Kirn Guan Lbe, Dut. schr.. Nacodah, for Rhio. Tp.rribr, Nor. str., Kamfjord, for Hongkong. October 5. Hong Wan. Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and739 words
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Article401 1899-10-12 16 Quotatiow. Capital. Paid Up. Sharis Paid i)i? Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £l Nominal. 2,000,000 414 231 199,875^4 Deferred. £s I 1,250 £1 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 i 4 Mjjj 8 584 £1 CA i i4'o unissued Clear Water Dairy Farm401 words
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Article491 1899-10-12 16 Other Vessels Flaes Tom Matter! Arrived From Consignees For When Arratoon Apcar Brit. 1398 Ehrhardt Oct. 9 Hongkong Pat. Simons Shanghai, Oct. Ban Liong Dut. 275 Flak Aug. 13 Kotei Ek L. Chang Banjermassin, Kan Poh Guan Brit. 575 Stratton Sept. 10 Soerabaya Wee Bin Macassar, Oct491 words
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Article412 1899-10-12 16 Oct. 4. Per Lady Longden Mr. W. Douglas Oct. 5. Per Tringganu Mr. C. Turner, Mr. N. Sert, Mr. F. Draper, Mrs. Mvi bridge. Per Sappho Dr. Franke, Mr. Watson, Mr. Stuart Per fmlrouwwr Dr. L. Y. Croog. Per Arratoon Apcar: Messrs. Shrager, Moore, Subadar. Jeanselene, Chisholine. Per412 words
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Article50 1899-10-12 16 Oct. 6.— Per Valetta for Penang.— P I trop. For Colombo. Mr. P. G. VVak- v Trethwey. For Bombay.— Mr. S. For London. Mr A. S. Murray, Mf McCalium, Mr. A. C. M. Weaver. Mr. <.M. Phillips. Mr. K. P. Gueritz. Mr. J Jeagm Souttie.50 words
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Article149 1899-10-12 16 (Specially compiled for the Singapore [Date of passing Anjer Nationality €S j cription of vessel Captain's name vV when mailed. Destination. Sept. 25. Brit, ir., R. G. P. N.J 1 Sept. 26. Dut. bq.. Johanna: M.11.. Sept. 27. Norw. bq., Stoat V Knur- 1 rang, Sept. 23149 words