The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 26 October 1899
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Title Section18 1899-10-26 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, IS'.)!). No. 03918 words
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Article76 1899-10-26 1 (Corrected up to October 25). On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/1 1 demand f Private credits 3 m/s l !I A documents 3 m/s i/nfj credits 6 m/s i/u\ ti France, demand 242; iBRMANY, demand iQ > NUIA, T. T 14-*' Hongkong, demand dis Yokohama, demand pm ava, demand76 words
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Article106 1899-10-26 1 Domestic Occurrence BIRTH. On the 2^rd Sept., at Kgerton Cottage, Furze Matt, Maidenhead, the wife of Captain Russell Emu, late Malay States Guides, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On 23rd in-tant, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, by the Venerable Archdeacon Perham, Aimee, daughter of the late Montagu Barnett, West Kensington, London,106 words
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Article375 1899-10-26 1 The last outward mail from Europe, Sept. joth, arrived by the Bengal on Saturday, 2 1 st. The mail of Oct. 6111 comes by the Yarra due on Saturday, 28th. This homeward mail is being taken by the Laos on Friday. The Legislative Council met on Monday and375 words
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Article115 1899-10-26 1 COctobcr 25.} Tw $S4 s<> Gambier 6.00 dc. Cube No. 1 1 1 .50 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 2 7. 50 do. White, (Fair L/W=s%) „44. Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) 68. do. (Sos to the lb) 90. Mace (Banda) 01. Cloves (Amboina) 32. Liberian CoiTee 15 50 Tapioca,115 words
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Article, Illustration781 1899-10-26 1 (Oct. 19th.) Were shall t!.e Prr^s lit People's right maintain, LJnawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts drkw. Pledged to Religion, loyalty, and Law. THE only item in to-day's unusually brief telegram dealing with the actual situation in South Africa is that781 words
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Article85 1899-10-26 1 The distribution of troops in South Africa is naturally subject to alteration from day to day. but with reference to yesterday's wire that the non-combatants matm leaving Dundee the latest news was that th* Leicester Regiment, the Dublin Fusiliers, the [Bth Hussar-, and three Batteries ov Artillery85 words
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Article139 1899-10-26 1 [Oct. 20th.) THE reserve forces, line and militia, embodied in England just now, consist oi 133,000 militia, ar.d a large proportion, 9.; percent., (daily increasing, doubtless) of the army reserve, say 77,000: or in all 210,000 men called up from civil life to the colours, and available, partly139 words
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Article625 1899-10-26 1 Careful attention should be given to those portions y. to-day's telegram tha*refer to the mobilisation at home. Thi-. we fully dealt wirh yesterday both as to its scope and .t- purpose and to-day svire but confirms all that was writtm yesterday. We must profess some astonishment that a625 words
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Advertisement284 1899-10-26 1 The Militia Embodied, 2^7 tndslaagte .uid Glenooe, 2 8 lualties Amongst Ottu- 2^B Delagoa Bay and the Fleet. 259 1 1 i r American Tournament, L. L. T. 261 hp*;^ Over the Che^s-lloard, 2(.g Popular Orchestral Concert, 26^ I r*i 1 v t S. C. C. v.S.V. A., 265 N.284 words
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Article727 1899-10-26 2 Tin; published minutes of the last meeting ot the Permanent Memorial Committee represent an effort made by the minority, of three members, to induce the Committee to declare, for the information of the subscribers, its position with regard to any scheme or schemes that it may have under727 words
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Article317 1899-10-26 2 (Oct. 21st.) As was surmised by us the other day, in the absence however of any indication to that effect from other quarters, the Biggarsberg hills are adopted as the first line of defence in Natal, the centre of that defence being the railway junction at317 words
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Article1073 1899-10-26 2 (Oct. 23rd.) IT will be noticed how closely our theory as to the positions to be held by our troops in Natal has been verified by the fact of actual engagements. On the 18th instant referring to the Biggarsberg as the first line of defence by the1,073 words
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Article529 1899-10-26 2 (Oct. 24th.) Tin: following interesting note v written and sent, to us by a friend be for- the telegrams arrived of the recent actions j at Glencoe and Elandslaagte. MSo far the I Home journals In discounting the deadline^ of the Boers' fire have, we think, omitted529 words
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Article299 1899-10-26 3 EXCELLKNI news to-day. The second Joer attack, understood to be byJOUBERT*S main body, on the Glencoe-Craigside position, has not only resulted in a repulse, after, we should imagine, a long exchange of fire, but has culminated in anothe r ind more emphatic Boer defeat. If our eading299 words
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Article406 1899-10-26 3 Coming to the possible action of the Channel fleet, the cruisers and the transport convoys. Now the rendez-vous has oeen laid down at Gibraltar, and as De--1 Bay is mentioned as the ultimate lestination of the fleet the probabilities IOW are that the bulk of406 words
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Article220 1899-10-26 3 (Oct. 2 5 1h.) IT is not at all easy to understand why Reuter's agency found any ground tor wiring news of a "reported" additional success at Glencoe, the vraisemblance being supported by such a detail that 4 the Boers retired demoralised and yet three hours later yesterday220 words
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Article630 1899-10-26 3 Turning to the situation in Northern Xatal there is no question that for the comparatively small British force on the north slope of the Biggarsberg at Glencoe the position is certainly critical. It is to be remembered that it has borne the brunt o* one attack,630 words
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246 1899-10-26 3 - Their line would take them through the eastern foot-hills of the Drakenberg, crossing in succession the Klip and Sundays j Rivers. It would be probably on the rising ground between these two, and therefore to the northwest of Elandslaagte itself, that these two hostile246 words
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Article195 1899-10-26 3 AS a >'gn of the stubborn character of the fight at Klandslaagte which proved so complete a defeat for the Boers engaged there, we have to-day the details of the losses. Thirty-five officers were hit on our side, to :i j men still the high proportion jot195 words
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Article378 1899-10-26 3 Saturday week being a race day the medal at the Sepoy Lines will be played for on Saturday next, the 21st. Mr. Noel Trotter, Postmaster Genera?, and Mrs. Trotter, returned from Malacca in the Sappho yesterday. The Resident General, Sir Frank Swettenham, is expected in Singapore378 words
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Article141 1899-10-26 3 I We recorded yesterday that the German cruiser Hansa started her journey to China yesterday morning and had to put back in consequence of an accident in the engineroo by means of which two liremen were severely injured, a steampipe bursting. The cruiser came back141 words
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222 1899-10-26 3 T.jL Reason 01 tbk Dilay. A i »t .:f-past six o'clock this morning, jib S'-'p:. > ::ie .M. M. Company's steamer Sylny, carry ng r .o mails, steamed into the harbour, having .i.;-:ompltsbed an e.vciting voyage ::om Saigon, i lie steamer left Saigon at222 words
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502 1899-10-26 4 THE SHIPPING RING OR THE CONFERENCE TRICK. Mercantile firms and shippers in Singapore not particularly concerned in shipping -are gnashing their teeth at the last move of the Conference, which is no less than a •sudden rise in freights of 5/- per ton. The Shipping Conference is an exceedingly strong502 words
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Article70 1899-10-26 4 An Australian paper ':;as a telegram gating that Sir Kihvard Wingfield, K.C.8., Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been attacked with paralysis. Sir Edward has held the appointment of Assistant Under-Secretary since 1878, but only two years ago received the promotion be so well deserved.70 words
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Article201 1899-10-26 4 Several valuable properties were put up for auction at Messrs. Powell fcCo.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon with the following results. A piece of freehold land containing an area ot i s acre.^ on the Xallang Ri ver hi Kochore district, suitable as a site or saw mills or kerosene201 words
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Article15 1899-10-26 4 t/otak, loroform when be 'V, °"Vl. T? I he'd rather win i, lie j aid15 words
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Article64 1899-10-26 4 Through some error the events for the Gymkhana to be held by the Polo Club at the Race Course at 4 p.m., next Saturday, have not been circulated. They comprise a Polo Ball Race a Bending Race a Lloyd-Lindsay Competition, (teams of four) Tent-pegging Needle and Thread Race, (Ladies64 words
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Article524 1899-10-26 4 On account of the heavy rain of yesterday afternoon the going was very heavy, and one hurdle being next the rails every furlong or so there was no fast time made. Of Campbell's charges, Ante, ridden by himself, was out first, and was treated to once about three524 words
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Article176 1899-10-26 4 I Mr. Murat Halstead had a rough reception in Cincinnati the other day. He was lecturing by imitation of the Economic (tub, which meets in the Vine-street Congregational Church. His subject was the Philippines, and after the lecture he was plied with questions. One of the176 words
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Article1232 1899-10-26 4 (Daily Telegraph. The possibility, not only of war with the Transvaal, but of misunderstanding with the Orange Free State, makes it opportune to inquire as to the probable attitude of the native populations resident either within these Republics, or just without their borders. ,Are the1,232 words
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Article77 1899-10-26 4 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. M urrav Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillen Head Quarter Ortice, Fort Fullerton Singapore, igth October, 1899. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week 2nd Lieut. F. J. Benjafield. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing wee j. orpl. J. G. Graves. 2. Gunner77 words
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Article525 1899-10-26 4 The following are tie Minute* of a Meeting c the Diamond Jubilee Permanent Memorial! Jm mittee, held on Thursday 12th October, 1699 Present Hon'bie J. Burkinshaw, Chairman Sir Alexander Swettenbam, k.c.m o. Hon'ble A Murray Hon'ble G. S. Murray \Y. Nanson Esq. Alex. Gentle Esq. W. G.525 words
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Article51 1899-10-26 4 THE 'AMERICA CUP. Between 1851 and 187J then \\ione contest in 1870) for t!.< Am. Cup, when the English boat was defeat d by nim- American yachts. Since 1 contestant- have been Vew English yacht. American j i i vonia i G mgstm /'■<■! Galatem 188; rAfV//« Valkyr u Valkyrie51 words
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Article677 1899-10-26 5 The last Lady's Pictorial to tend contains a picture of Hadlow Castle, Mr. and Mrs. Rodger's seat at home. A list of members playing cricket is exhibited in the Club, to which additions .an be made by players. The total number of deaths registered in Singapore677 words
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Article192 1899-10-26 5 In our remarks on the sudden rise in homeward freights as the consequence of a meeting of the Conference representatives in Singapore on Wednesday,, we stated that the rise of 5/- brought the rate up to 35/Measurement is now, as a matter of fact, 52/6 per ton.192 words
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Article383 1899-10-26 5 The American Tournament for Mrs. Warrack's Prize was brought to a close last evening. The following a»-e the scores Games. Mrs. Waddcll and Mr. McGregor, owe 3 83 Miss Beeston and Mr. Doyle, scr. 71 Miss Guitn and Mr. Anderson, owe 2 68 Mrs. Lovell and383 words
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Article174 1899-10-26 5 Attention is directed to the varied Programme detailed in the advertisement of this Concert. The orchestral items are all attractive, and it would be proper to invite notice to the fact that the Silver llird's Waltz will introduce a solo by perhaps the cleverest piccolo-player we have174 words
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Article61 1899-10-26 5 At Shanghai on the morning of Wednesday, the 4th October, the officer! and men <.i the Austro-Hungarian cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth beaded by their band marched to the Iltis memorial and, forming a double column in Iront of the monument, saluted it, the band playing a stanza of61 words
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Article154 1899-10-26 5 M Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press.154 words
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Article, Illustration160 1899-10-26 5 By \V. Greenwood. Black (i piece). White to play and mate in three moves. L Problem No. 191. By Zoltan Abranyi. Black (3 pieces). White to play and mate in two moves. Game No. 182. Arguments are not commonly wanting in favour of a study of the160 words
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Article135 1899-10-26 5 A specimen brilliant handed down from the days of Philidor furnishes another case in point, but whereas in the preceding gaine the Black King is crowded into mate by his own forces, in this instance lie ventures into the open, there to met.t his death-blow, at the135 words
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Article, Illustration135 1899-10-26 5 Although we should be disposed to deny it the title of a chess problem the following is an amusing "head-splitter" by Llo)d, of New York Hiack to play and help White to mate in three movt^ Although it is laid down in the conditions imposed that Black is135 words
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Article339 1899-10-26 5 One of the recommendations of chess as a game for schoolboys is that it is the recreation of wet days and of spare half hours, and another is that it interferes neither with work nor uith physical exercise. It is close on seventy years since George Walker said339 words
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Article72 1899-10-26 5 Experiments have been made at Shoeburyness with the 6-inch quickfiring g n. When worked by experienced officers and men of the Royal Artillery, five roui.ds per minute were achieved. When fired at the targets travelling 37 miles an hour (the rate of a very fast lot72 words
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Article374 1899-10-26 5 The China Gazette contradicts the statement that the Shanghai Naval Volunteers had offered their services to tl <? B itish Government in connection with the Transvaal trouble. They have evidently more sense in Si.iiighai than some Volunteers nearer at hand, It is stated in an article374 words
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Article250 1899-10-26 5 In an article on 'The Romance of Nautical Marriages,' the following story is published by Tit Bits. There is sometimes at, element of tragedy in ihe*e marine marriages.' On I) last year a young official at Hongkong, who m is unable to leave his duties250 words
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Article1060 1899-10-26 6 (Globe). In the event of war with the Transvaal, anc especially if the Free State espouses the cause ot the sister Republic, Kimberley will be special!} exposed to attack. For that reason, considerable anxiety is at present felt on the score of its defences. Public meetings1,060 words
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Article241 1899-10-26 6 We are in receipt, from the managers, of si copy of that capital periodical the Navy and Army, illustrated. This journal, whose popularity has long been assured amongst all classes of the people at home and abroad, is already in the fifth year of its241 words
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Article243 1899-10-26 6 Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart's share report for the week ended Oct. 19th is. The market Mas been very quiet during the week, prices have been somewhat irregular, and slodvs all round show a decline on the quotations in outReport of the 13th instant. The weakness in Raubs243 words
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Article108 1899-10-26 6 The export of arms, &C. to Brunei is prohibited lor a period of six months. The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved of the appointment of Mr. W. Craig as mail assistant, Singapore. The hon'ble F. G. Penney is granted 8J months leave. Mr. M. S.108 words
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Article121 1899-10-26 6 The Right Max in the Right Placb." Fhe Perak Pioneer, noting probable official movements says "The following moves in bigfi official circles arc reported. Sir Frank Swettenbam goes on leave in the spring of next year, being relieved by Mr. Treacher. Mr Rodger, the Acting Resident121 words
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Article575 1899-10-26 6 To-day is the anniversary of the glorious battle of Trafalgar, which was fought on Oct. 2lst, 1805. The heavy rain of last night flooded the more level parts of the town. Middle-road and the vicinity suffered to the extent of a foot or two. A friendly575 words
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Article170 1899-10-26 6 The homeward Spanish mail steamer is/a de Lumoh leaves Manila to-day and i she is due here on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. A number of Spaniards who have hitherto been prisoners in the hands of the Filippinos, but who have been liberated by order of General Aguioaldo, owing to170 words
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Article850 1899-10-26 6 i Ihe rain, it raineth every day h ut L pily not the whole day long. Oth°r P of the country have been much wors^ff and inundations have been the o-der ll the day; many lives have been lost L f^^ous damage done to property. V^ the850 words
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Article53 1899-10-26 6 1 he competition for Hie Currie dp. tlie conditions of which w^re mixed four: i one round at the Sepoy Linei an 1 one H the Race Court ended in the vict Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, with a net >core Mr. Coliver pr^sentidj; t!»e prize kst ing n the declaration53 words
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Article1491 1899-10-26 7 Quicquui iigunt homines nostn est farrago lib§lli Juvenal. Positively nothing in the home papers hut Dreyfus amenities and polemics about the Transvaal. Interesting to observe how he whole personnel of the Government has practically disappeared, save and except Mr. Chamberlain, who is the Hero or the1,491 words
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Article223 1899-10-26 7 It is said that when Mr. Ismny, of the White Star Line, accepted the design of the leviathan steamship Oceanic, he congratulated himself that at last he had realised the dream of years. Not the size of the vessel, nor its speed, pleased him most. He was223 words
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Article257 1899-10-26 7 The Confucian Cult. To the Editor. Dear Sir, May I call attention through your valuable paper to the scheme to establish a Confucian temple in Singapore in the hope that it will elicit some information to the mode of worship, lectures and teaching, as I have no doubt many257 words
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Article210 1899-10-26 7 It is reported that Mr. Kruger has Fifty-seven sons and grandsons, old enough to carry arms, who will take the field against tne British.— Vid: Daily Well I'd 'eard a lot about yer, But 1 didn't know before, That you'd bred 'arf a company To throw210 words
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Article78 1899-10-26 7 A notification has been issued by the Japanese Communications Department, stating that the colours and designs of the postage stamps of the denominations of 5, 8, 15, 20, 25, and 50 sen and yen 1 will be altered on and after the Ist of October next.78 words
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Article302 1899-10-26 7 Oh-icial Corruption. The Vostotsehmoy* Ohosryenle has recently had the courage to draw the attention of :he public to the pitiable condition of the workmen and navvies engaged in constructing the Trans Baikal section of the Siberian Railway. It is the old story peculation on the part of302 words
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Article900 1899-10-26 7 (Via Australia.) October i. The Duke of Devonshire (President of the Council) delivered a speech yesterday at New Mills, Derbyshire, and made important reference to African affairs. He declared that Kruger's groundless suspicions consfituted the main obstacle to the peace and good of the South900 words
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Article130 1899-10-26 7 Our contemporary at Penai ;i» dies out aloud to know who is responsible lor the "loss of Laic's Nek." He surely does not suggest it should, under the circumstances, have been held. (See Clerv, Gunter, riamley. Home, &c. passim General! White and Syroons probably knotv very exactly why Lang's Xt130 words
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Article1083 1899-10-26 8 IFrom our own Correspondent^ The Stboga, deep sea surveying ship, •.vill after docking at Sourabaya return to Macassar, and having picked up Professor and Mrs. Weber and Dr. Versluis from Saleier, she will visit the Kei, Aru, Tenimber, Timorlaut and Sunda Islands. In March 1900 the expedition will1,083 words
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54 1899-10-26 8 It is enough to-day to refer our readers to the details of the programme in the advertisement of the Concert. There will be a private refreshment room for members only, and refreshments will be available only on printed forms, for cash. The coupons may be had54 words
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Article380 1899-10-26 8 After the heavy rain last night the course proper was not opened this morning, I'raineis having to use the inside tracks. Abrams. Most of his horses were treated to cantering and half pace work. Southern Cross cantered once, Young Gladstone, Orpheus, Wonga, Lowan were given slow work Chopstick380 words
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159 1899-10-26 8 The following Circular has been issued to the share- holders The working of the New Bank- lias resulted rather more favourably than in previous years at same date, and it is anticipated there will be again a reduction, consequent on recovery of <159 words
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Article339 1899-10-26 8 Special Meeting: October 20th. Present Mr. A. Gentle (President) Messrs. Moses, Meyer, Anthonisz, Evans, Nanson, Tan Cheng Tuan, Sohst and Choa Giang Thye. Absent Mr. H. J. Riccard. Supplemental 3l t dget No 3. The first business before the meeting was the consideration of Supplemental Budget, No. 3.339 words
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Article540 1899-10-26 8 C* id Ceylon.) London, Oct. i —The newspapers, in discussing the Transvaal's ultimatum, regard it as astonishingly insolent and arrogant. Sir A. Milner will to-day communicate to Mr. Conyngham Greene the British reply, which is understood to be a short and dignified one, with simply a brief expression of540 words
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Article678 1899-10-26 8 Sir Frank Swettenham was pres-nt the Legislative Council this afternoon. Mr. J. O. Anthonisz took his seat arvl ttu usual oaths as a member of the Legislate Council this afternoon. m t I A considerable quantity of new Cho music has arrived by the mail for678 words
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Article708 1899-10-26 9 The Philharmonic Society's Orchestra 3r e -o accustomed to wet evenings for their concerts that a fine one proved quite a change for Saturday. There was a good audience present, and the comparatively *hort and very attractive programme was over in good time. Lady Mitchell was preent,708 words
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Article46 1899-10-26 9 At the completion ot liis forthcoming visit to the Queen at Windsor, the German Emperor wiTl join hil yacht, the I/often--ollcrn, at Lcith, breaking his journey to Scotland at Penrtth, in order to pay a private visit to the BaH of Ltntdale at 1 o-.vther- Castle.46 words
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Article578 1899-10-26 9 S. C. C. v. S. V. A. This, the second of tie matches to be played off was commenced on Saturday. The S. C. C. were the first to bat and were disposed of for 81 runs, of which L. T. Easton, contributed 26 not out, Ezekiel and Hannaord578 words
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Article79 1899-10-26 9 A Eurasian named H. Pinto, a clerk living at 61, Queen-st. was accidentally shot yesterday. With a friend named F. van Andrede he was out >hootmg in apiece of jungle at Thomson-road, Pinto leading. Andrede was carrying a double barrelled gun, which was accidentally discharged, the shot enteiing79 words
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Article69 1899-10-26 9 An American steamer passed through the harbour from West to fcast on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. The house ot Mr. Collinge, Inspector ol Schools, Pertk, has been burgled and Mrs. Colltnge, who awoke and tackltrd the burglar as he was trying to break open a big box, got her69 words
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Article1471 1899-10-26 9 The Military Preparations. The following is a complete list of the troops that have been ordered to South Africa since June last to reinforce the garrisons in that portion of the empire. It is expected that all the details enumerated below will have landed at the Cape or1,471 words
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Article506 1899-10-26 9 Annual Distribution op Pri/.es at the S. P. G. Mission School. On Monday afternoon, October 16th, His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak distributed the Prizes won by successful pupils of this school in the late annual examination. There were present in addition to His Highness, the Warden (Rt. Rev.506 words
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Article120 1899-10-26 9 The Dutch steamer Paknani has been sold to a Spanish firm at 110-ilo, and she is now named the Yruna. She will be transferred to the Spanish flag this afternoon. The whole of ilie plant for the electric installation at the Penang Club has arrived, and is in course ot120 words
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Article295 1899-10-26 10 We deeply regret to have to chronicle the painfully sudden death of Mr. James Cumming, partner of Messrs. Fraser and dimming, of Singapore and Johore. Mr. Cumming was staying out at his bungalow, Beting Kusa, about two miles this side of Changi, for the week295 words
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Article580 1899-10-26 10 (Times.) Within the limits to which, in his official position, he was naturally bound to confine his survey of the question, Sir Claude Mac Donald is to a very large extent justified in his defence of the management of British interests by the officials of the Peking580 words
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Article121 1899-10-26 10 Te egrams to and from Natal ar** subject to censure by Military authorities. Telegrams in Code can only be accepted on production of Code books for verification. A correspondent writes The upper portion of the side windows of the Tamil Church in Ophir-road has been renovated with plaster work of121 words
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Article553 1899-10-26 10 Yesterday, the German vessels in the port were decorated in honour of the Empress of Germany's forty-first birthday. Dredger No. 3, belonging to the German Government, arrived yesterday from Kiel, via Port Said and Colombo, and will proceed to Port Arthur shortly. A British Vice-consulate is553 words
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Article202 1899-10-26 10 The P incing Gazette thinks that DrBrown should ask questions and move for a commission to enquire into the relations between the Colony and the Crown Agents There is a very strong and growing feeling in the Colony that we ar^ paying too much for the goods supplied, and that202 words
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Article458 1899-10-26 10 TRANSVAAL. A Singapore friend writes as follows Dear Sir, Enclosed you will find a letter from an undo of mine in Barberton, S. A.R. which may be interesting to you at the present moment, as I expect communications from that district are few and far between458 words
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Article450 1899-10-26 10 I he Frontier Mounted Forck. Some very interesting particulars have come to hand regarding the specially enlisted frontier iorce which has been stationed till recently at Rimathlabama, but two squadrons have now b;>eM moved southward to protect Mafekiflg. Every possible obstacle was thrown in the way of450 words
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Article113 1899-10-26 10 Ail the sentences of death for offences against military discipline in the U.S. army in the Philippines have been commuted to life sentences. In one case General Hail was a«»saulred by a drunken soldier; m another, two coloured soldiers were convicted of disgusting assaults on native women. Manila113 words
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Article39 1899-10-26 10 11 Arc you mu.h rushed now, Fetter Rushed! It I were :o de to night my employer would expect me to come dow.i town to-morrow, ,i'id work ii ii 1 1 1 the our set for the fui e39 words
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Article489 1899-10-26 10 (Times j All we have of freedom-all we use or know-. Th.s our fathers bought for us, long and C7^ Ancient R^ht unnoticed as the breath we dr. Law. hVC n ma S ICaVe Z La 1C wing nd tOrCh tUmUIt Sted and •'«>.-■ I Wre Kin489 words
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Article311 1899-10-26 10 A Hokien named Teo IVk Seng, clerk in Messrs. E. M. Lyon Co., went u Kandang Kerbau Police station and reported that while opening a dynamite cartridge it exploded, and blew oft three of his hngers. He was sent to hospital, lamenting that there was no dynamite monopoly in A311 words
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Article3499 1899-10-26 11 Monday, October 23, 1899. Present i E. the Governor (Sir C. B. H. Mitchell, g.c m g fhe Hon'ble the Officer Commanding the Troops fH. E. Major General Dickson, c.b.) the Col. Secretary (Sir Alex. Swettenthe Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer) tne Auditor-General (E. C. Hill). t he Colonial3,499 words
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Article739 1899-10-26 12 A wonderful discovery has been made on the estate owned by Colonel J. T. Hayes, near Alberni, a mining town situated at the head of the Alberni canal, an inlet on the W. coast of Vancouver Island about 100 miles from Victoria. A cave of unknown depth has739 words
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40 1899-10-26 12 THE SINGAPORE GAS COMPANY, LIMITED. The Directors of the Singapore Gas Co.. Ltd., have declared an interim dividend at the rate of 3 per cent per annum, free of income Tax, for the half year ended 30th j ine last.40 words
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Article128 1899-10-26 12 A British India strati i assed through the harbour from Iw West at nine < lo L tii! m< rnir g. Flay for the October medal of the S.L.G. O.ub resulted as follow? o!. C hippendall 52 55 107 20 S7 J. C. D. Jones 51128 words
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Article576 1899-10-26 12 United Service Gazette As eyewitnesses of the mimic attack of the fortifications of the Port of Plymouth by sundry small vessels of the Royal Navy, we could hardly fail to be impressed by the incidence of that fog of war which is emphasised during peace576 words
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Article605 1899-10-26 12 The Trafalgar Fiasco. People who happened to be in Trafalgar-square on 24th inst. found more excitement than is usual on a Sunday, when what was termed a demonstration "to protest against war with the Transvaal Republic was to have been held. There was an impression previously thit such605 words
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Article366 1899-10-26 12 The prices quoted a>\- generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the oth*r markets there may be small variations. Singapore, October 2j, 1899. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Do., French do. 12 Beef do. 24 BeefSteak do. 26 Bean Sprouts do. Bamboo Sprouts do. 2366 words
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Advertisement246 1899-10-26 12 i Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distinguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damron H. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl 01 Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord Valletort. Major General Sir HenryCcllett, K.C.B. Sir Francis Boileau, Bar: Sii John246 words
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Advertisement226 1899-10-26 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, Quarrie^ Brickfields, Sugar Estates, Saw Mj;j. Wharves, &c. 14 and 20 lb rails, with or without &tee sleepers. Wagons,— Platform, side or end tipping, timber226 words
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778 1899-10-26 13 The Selangor Planters Association held general meeting at Kuala Lumpor on the nth ult., the report, apparently furnished by the officials of the Association, appearing ]U tlie Malay Mail on Oct. 13th. The meeting was described in the local „urnal a> a778 words
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Article75 1899-10-26 13 Mr. Stringer has given notice that at next meeting of Legislative Council, lay, 23rd, he will ask the following lementary Questions Whether it will be expedient to continue the ■f $15,000 per annum now payable for a htlj Mail Service to Penang via Rangoon ihe new75 words
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Article98 1899-10-26 13 T ELEGRAMS. (\'ia Ccylun.j >ndon, Oct. 10. The deUUchment ol ihe Now h \v.,i. lancer inarched through the C on l heir way to ihe doi-ks, where bar In d i<>; the < <»pe. 1 ormous crowds were collected all a)on^ l he rcl Ironi Waterloo station, and frantic di98 words
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Article1580 1899-10-26 13 Manager's Report for month of September, 1899: MININC. Raub Holt Section.— Owinx to the scarcity of labour only slow progress has been made with the work in this section during the month under review. This difficulty has now been got over, and work is progressing as usual. Winze below1,580 words
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Article352 1899-10-26 13 Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones was hearing Bankruptcy cases this morning. The composition of Mr. J. B. Robertson was accepted, and the bankrupt's discharge granted. Mr. Ferrers appeared for Seet Guan Swce, a bankrupt, who again applied for his discharge after an interval of a year. The Judge saul there352 words
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Article28 1899-10-26 13 The French transport Choi on arrived (rom Saigon this morning with 300 military and 37 civil pas^en^e'> en tonic to Mar seille<. She will probably leave this evering.28 words
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Article698 1899-10-26 13 In yesterday's Municipal cases $425 were recovered as fines, there being 244 cases. The Cocos- Keeling Islands, of which the population is 615, are to have a set of postage stamps. Anpan, a Malay of 216 Teluk Blanga, says his sister in law ran away with698 words
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Article2148 1899-10-26 14 AUTUMN MEETING, 1899. FIRST DAY Tuesday, October 24th. Committee VV. A. Cadell, Esq., Chairman 1. C. D. Jones, Esq. C. W. Laird, Esq. D. D. Mackie, Esq. D. P. MacDougall, Esq A. G. Wright, Esq. Ste\v\rds: Judge, J. C. D.Jones, E-q. Asst' Judge and Time-keeper, A. G.2,148 words
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Article464 1899-10-26 14 Thursday, 26th October. A Horse Handicap. Value $250. A Handicap for horses that have started in Race >o. 3 on the hirst Day— Entrance $10.— Distar.TP. R. C. and a distance. Capt. Kettle— Midshipman, 9.0. Sultan of Johore Leihcol, 11.0. Mr. St. John's— Carnation, 8.12. Mackie and Schaefer—464 words
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Article114 1899-10-26 14 i bo Carlo Alberto, an Italian man -of- war, arrived yesteiday afternoon from Spezia and Colombo bound fot China, and l]\d customary salutes were exchanged. J he Carlo Alberto is an armoured cruiser of 6,500 tons and 1,3000 li.p, and was built in 1896 atSpezzia.114 words
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Article44 1899-10-26 14 Detective 6ii arrested another rice -thief on the liver neat Elgin* bridge thi> morning. He had six bags of rice that l.r could not account for, and on the way t<» the Station lie complicated matters by offering the constable &13 to release him.44 words
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Article94 1899-10-26 14 Trifling with Dynamite! To the Kditovu Dlar Sir,— On reading the renn yesterday's issue, of a Hokien in our I ploy who had three fingers blown off J*?* opening a dynamite cartridge, one is an infer that it was while doing his duty c n premises that the accident94 words
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Article353 1899-10-26 14 Mr. BA\RND\Lh's Report OM Cocoi The Eastern Extension Australasia aiuj u Telegraph Company has made application to U* Ross for sanction to land a cable on one c.f ti Coccs Islands. Mr. Ross proposes to leac e lion Island to the Company. The chart that Direction353 words
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Article482 1899-10-26 14 The subject of traders who become bankrupt omitting to keep proper bookf ol accounts, or continue to trade aftt-r knowing that they are insolvent, or contract debis without reasonable grounds oi pectation ot" being ablci to pay them has beei. again brought forward. Messrs. Hooglandt Co. called the482 words
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Article53 1899-10-26 14 Chan Km>4 Tin, i Chinese priest, i ;i tended t> Clieow Ong c beng t«» belong t« thr* Teluk Ayer market temple called ifok AV...;\ <«nd vranted to collect »o««) from him. il«- was u)timaul> found i» 4lt to bcloii^ to tins temple. He i(l month'* rigoroui Nnprisonmeol for ■ttemi'i53 words
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Article362 1899-10-26 15 prnm Mr. A. S. Baxendale's report on tois visit to Christmas and the Cocos Islands t appears that there are now 179 persons on the former, which is now being worked foe phosphates. 1400 tons of stone were I for shipment, the surface deposits only being worked. There362 words
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Article108 1899-10-26 15 correspondent writes: The captured nel Schiel is only a German by i.irth. erved about 30 years ago in the Prusirmv. He was employed first by a tan tarm in South Africa as a bullock r, and it is said that be cros>ed South a Irom east to west.108 words
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Article110 1899-10-26 15 Ihe (iordon Highlanders goi a ver) ent'.iusend-, 11 at Bombay when they sailed for in. A prominent feature of the demonstra--1 the playing of Scotch airs by the pipers 2nd Bombay Infantry. It seemed rather 1 compliment to the Gordons to have Scotch played in their honour110 words
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218 1899-10-26 15 SOUTH AFRICAN TELEGRAMS (Via Batavia) >ctober 19th. An engagement took place at about 16 distance frorn Ladysroith in which 1 were ki'led am] wounded. lay f Thursday) a great battle was ted to be fought.' Hie English garrison at Mafeking hoisted white flag, but lias not yet surrendered. 1 iousr218 words
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Article411 1899-10-26 15 Rost TK u aS a fa r i y salisf *ctory one for Mr. I™ 7^ g i he P revious '2 months' produceamounted to 800 tons, the price obtamed averaging til iVu tOn Mr Ross slates tha < th.s represented the contents of 4.500,000 nuts. The price411 words
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Article99 1899-10-26 15 Professor Campbell announces, says the San <rancisco correspondent of the Standard, that the Lick telescope has resolved the polaris into a triple system, including two bodies which revolve round each other in a period of four days. Simultaneously, they revolve together round a third body, as the and99 words
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Article205 1899-10-26 15 hen Carl Hertz, the illusionist, was in Paris some years ago, he made a great success with a trick called the "Vanishing Lady." He used to perform it at ptivate parties without any assist- anis o. sia^e ..ci.essorieb whatever; standing on the floor of the drawing room,205 words
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Article490 1899-10-26 15 Phis il a record-breaking a^c in many departments, and the Ame icans arc now determined lo go one belter than the rest of the world in the matter of range power for their big guns. A 16 inch l^G-ton gur., which is being built for490 words
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Article126 1899-10-26 15 THE MILITIA EMBODIED. The Militia Reserves Called Out. The Message of Her Majesty to the House of Commons announces that Her Majesty is about to embody the militia and call out the militia reserves. An Irish Pro-Boer Advocate. Mr. Dillon's amendment to the Address stating126 words
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Article51 1899-10-26 15 The Militia and the Reserve. The calling out of the Militia has caused surprise that Government has applied for so many as 133,000 men to be employed merely to replenish the denuded garrisons. The Reservists have responded splendidly to the call, over 92 per cent." having answered the51 words
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Article16 1899-10-26 15 Ten Millions Sterling. The war credit applii d for amount to ten millions.16 words
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Article38 1899-10-26 15 An Alleged Boer Artillery Attack. Tin- news from Mafeking is disjointed and doubtful. The latent indicates that the Boers have been repulsed with heavy loss, and afterwards began bombarding the place with Krupp guns.38 words
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Article27 1899-10-26 15 Demonstration Ag inst Ladysmith. There i^ a general advance of the Boers, apparently endeavouring to envelop Ladysmith. Hitherto there have been only outpost27 words
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Article16 1899-10-26 15 Cornering the Khalifa. The expedition against the Khalifa numbers 9,000. London, 20th October. iBg<j.16 words
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Article77 1899-10-26 15 Boer Attack on British Camp. Attack Fails. British Assault and Capture Strong Boer Fosition. Take Five Boer Guns. Considerable Losses. Four thousand Boer* attacked Glencoe Camp yesterday at daylight, shelling the position from the surrounding heights. After a hard tight the British captured an almost77 words
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Article44 1899-10-26 15 Columbia Wins Third Race and Cup. Columbia has won the third yacht race, by five minutes, thus retaining rossession of the America Cup. (La fey. The Beer Shooting Poor. It is noteworthy that the Boer shooing has been consistently po>r hitherto.44 words
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Article115 1899-10-26 15 A Provision Train Captured. The Boers have captured a provision train between Ladysmith and Dundee. Dundee Isolated. Press Ci rrespondents Prisoners. Communication with Diftidee has been cut. Tins place reported to contain an Imperial officer and si veral correspondents, who arc ali prisoners The Security of115 words
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Article43 1899-10-26 15 The Casualty List. General Symons Dying. In the action at Glencoe l en officers were killed and 22 wounded. General Penn Symons wa<> mortallv wounded. The casualties in the rank and file were 31 men kiilr.d and 151 wounded.43 words
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Article134 1899-10-26 15 Boers Routed at Elandslaagte. All Camp Equipment, Horses Wagons Captured. Generals White and French have captured a Boer position at Elandslaagte, between Glencoe and Ladysmith, with the whole of the camp equipment, horses and wagons. Our losses are believed to be slight. British Loss Light Boer Loss134 words
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Article59 1899-10-26 15 CHANNEL SQUADRON GOES TO GIB. Naval Expedition to Delagoa Bay. A Big Biuejacket Contingent. The Channel squadron has been suddenly ordered to Gibraltar. It is understood that the cruisers will convoy the transports and that the battleships to Delagoa Hay, where the whole squadron will finally assemble and land, if59 words
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Article29 1899-10-26 15 Fleeing Boers Chased by Cavalry. The Boers handled their artillery well at Elandslaagte. The Lancers aril the Dragoons charged, in the darkness, ihr retreating Boers.29 words
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Article36 1899-10-26 15 f Railway connection between Ladysmith and Glencoe is practically restored. A PolygloTFoe. German Colonel Caught. The enemy at KJandslaagte comprised Hollanders, Geiinaus and other nationalities. The German Cuioi.cl Schiel is a prisoner.36 words
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39 1899-10-26 15 Jout^ert Leads in Person. Glencoe advic s „f uncertain date, but believed to be S lut day, state ihnt Com-mandant-Generai 1« übert's main body is attacking the Bi hts it entrenched position.39 words
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Article99 1899-10-26 15 THE BRITISE AT ELANDSLAAGTE. General Sir G-or^c White's force comprised the sth Dragoons, a squadron of the sth Lancers, threebatteries of Field Artillery, the Ist Devonshire*, the Ist Manchester and the 2nd Gordon Highlanders, with several squadrons o! Colonial cavalry and mounted infantry. A SPECIAL SERVICE SQUADRON. 11. M. S.99 words
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Article51 1899-10-26 15 THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. ANOTHER BATTLE AT GLENCOE. A DASHING BRITISH COUNTERATTACK. A SUBSTANTIAL VIC TORY. It U rep< rtcd th:»!. tt ere has b<- i brillimit British sortie Irom Glencoe, \o iovveu by a second signal vict< \y* JOUBERTS DISCOMFITURE. The Boers retir ■<] demoralised. ondon t 24th51 words
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Article25 1899-10-26 16 A Contradiction. Reuter's agency now states that the reported news of a second British victory at Glencoe is not true.25 words
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Article42 1899-10-26 16 The Enemy Advance in Great Strength I From Dundee. The British Retire on Glencoe. A large column of the enemy is advancing from Dundee. The British troops are falling back on Glencoe. The enemy is in a large numerical superiority.42 words
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Article37 1899-10-26 16 The Casualty List. The latent details of the British losses at Klandslaagte show that they amount in all *****. Five officers were killed, and thirty wounded. Thirty-seven men killed, and a hundred and seventy-five wounded.37 words
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Article21 1899-10-26 16 They Lose Heavily. A half-battaliou <>1 the Gordons engaged at Elandslaagtc lost 11S; including jo noncommissioned officers.21 words
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Article46 1899-10-26 16 Lieut. Col. Yule, commanding the Ist Devonshire Regiment has succeeded General Penn Symons in the com mind ot the General Symons is supposed to be left wounded at Dundee 'Major Cecil William Park, second* in command of the Devonshire*, now command" the46 words
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Article20 1899-10-26 16 General Sir George White is in position it Lady smith, and is being reinforced from Maritzburg.20 words
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Article38 1899-10-26 16 TWO BOER GENERALS KIL LED. A Commandant Wounded. The Boer General Viljoen has been Commandant Pretorius Iras been wounded: Commandant Kock, who was Joubert's second in command, has died of his wounds (after being taken .risoner at Klandslaagte).38 words
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Article37 1899-10-26 16 The War Vote. The House of Commons has voted seven millions as a war credit, the other three millions out of the ten millions asked for being covered by the present surplus. London, October 24th, i^yy37 words
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Article50 1899-10-26 16 British Force There Surrounded. Boers in Overwhelmii g Numbers. The position at Ulencor i-. bring watched vith extreme anxiety. General Yule has retired (irom Craigside) to Glencoe in order tu effect a junction with Sir Geor^v White. An overwhelming force of the enemy is surrounding Gleac«»«r.50 words
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Article44 1899-10-26 16 ANOTHER MTCCESSFUL ACTION. GENERAL WHITE DEFEATS FREE STATERS. He Moves on Glencoe. General Sir G«*orge Whi'e yesterday tought a succe^f.f rw ion with a Free State Boer force bet\v»~u L»dy*m«th and Newcastle. He hoped t«, j o i hands with General Vule at Glemoe.44 words
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Article38 1899-10-26 16 A Telegram from Cecil Rhodes. Urges Despatch of Troops to Kimberley. A telegram from Mr. Cecil Rhode... has been received at the War Cilice it urgently demands the despatch of reinforcements to Kimberley.38 words
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Article30 1899-10-26 16 A NAVAL BRIGADE TO THE FRONT. Destination Unknown. strong Naval Brigade hai landed at Simonstotvn. >t has hastened n iiili.vards. 11l destination U kepi *erret. London, October 2sth t rSyo-30 words
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Article801 1899-10-26 16 CLEARANCES. October 18. Clio, Brit, str., Whyte, for Sourabaya and Samarang. Stettin, Ger. str., Krebs, for German, New Guinea, via ports. October iq. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Ba.v Fo Soon, Dut. str., Odink, for Pontianak. Coromandbl,801 words
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Article347 1899-10-26 16 Quotation, Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. 1 I Nominal, f 2,000,000 414,231 199,875 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 f j **S*4 8,584 £i Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25 ,000 2^ unissucd FraserandNeaveLtd $8! Buyers. g° 6%347 words
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Miscellaneous1157 1899-10-26 16 VESSKLS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tong Commanders Arrived From For Wh- a J? ATTLER Brit, g.b., 715 G. A. Harding Oct. 18 Hongkong Roach Carlo Alberto Ital. cruiser, 7 coo Cale Oct. 24 Spezzia China Oct ai Other Vessels Flaes Tons Masters Arrived From Consienees For When Brit. 14391,157 words
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