The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 January 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1900-01-18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. RSEDIEHR THURSDAY, JANUARY lBth >N /l<)00. No. G5l18 words
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Article385 1900-01-18 1 The Ladysmith Repulse, l#t 3Hntish Shipowners and Cierman Buyers, 74. Ihe Late Mr. Shelford, l.ullrr Moves, The Memorial Subscription, jr A Right Flank Move, 35 Warren's Chances, 35 The Position on the Tutjela, -1 I ui'RT News. Chee Choo Kiat v. J. M. Lyon, 46 Sport. Chess, ncket. S.C.I385 words
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Article53 1900-01-18 1 At Biarritz," Singapore, on the 14th instant, the wife of E. L. HUMTBR, of a daughter. At Glen Ariff, Tanglin, to-day, the wife of G. S. H. Sanders, of a daughter. DEATH At Oueen's Street, Dumfries, N. 8., on Dec. 2oth ISyg, William, eldest brother of James McKen/ie, Singapore53 words
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Article, Illustration384 1900-01-18 1 Here shall the Tress the People's right maintain Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, **»-<wa to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Jan. nth.) The energy displayed in war prepara. tions and the provision of war equipment in England is a384 words
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Article333 1900-01-18 1 It will be with a sense of relief that the Empire learns that Lord ROBERTS and Lord KITCHENBR have arrived at Capetown, and that they are now in touch with the wires that give the Field-Marshal and his Chief of the Staff the direct control of the columns333 words
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Article754 1900-01-18 1 (Jan. 12th.) LADYSMITH remains the centre of interest in to-day's news of the campaign, meagre as it is. As to the supreme effort made last Saturday by the Boer force to capture the entire southern defences of Lady smith, it requires but little knowledge to be convinced754 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement42 1900-01-18 1 1 r to Ihe Sng 1 re Free Press Weekly 8 from Europe to the Straits by any of are invited to send to the Manager s l! Jheir steamer and date of arrival in s will then be mailed to meet,42 words
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Advertisement97 1900-01-18 1 FRASER NEAVE, LIMITED. Map of the Town of Singapore Thoroughly revised ;»n<l brought up to date. Scale 5 inches to *>nt- mile. In Sheet Form, 27 40', Coloured each s2 50 Mounted on Cloth, in Book Form, 5 9" s5 00 A few copies mounted on Cl«»tli witli Rollers ami97 words
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Miscellaneous84 1900-01-18 1 anjeh shippi NG report. ll; >"; <(i m ihe SinfPort Frt* Prex f l )a^ Nationality and dcs- >n V vt in'sname Where and A "sailed. Destination. ]:> 2 Brit. alii Pa j, ,Wl R1 KnowhonM ebu, (l<l s!l P- '"-Tim R| 4 kmers Benebe K^ok, Bremen. Smkkob: Guihrie; Batavia,84 words
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Miscellaneous347 1900-01-18 1 THE WEEK. The R and O, steamer Bengal, with the outward mail, arrived here on Saturday afternoon, leaving for China on Sunday. The homeward mail left by the German mail steamer Preusscn, at 5p.m. on Monday. His Excellency Hugh Clifford, Governor I of B. N. Borneo, arrived by the Bengal347 words
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448 1900-01-18 34 Tin: Hongkong Daily Press discussing the incident of the sale of the Scottish Oriental line (Bangkok-Saigon-Hongkong) to the North German Lloyd*, exclaims 1 British shipowners going out of business! A large and valuable oversea carrying irade for sale on easy terms to foreigners, in lots448 words
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Article1346 1900-01-18 34 (Jan. 13th.) THE entire community of Singapore will experience the deepest regret, a feeling in which all other parts of the Colony will share, when they learn to-day of the death of Mr. Thomas SHELFORD, C.M.G.j for many years past the acknowledged leader of th e1,346 words
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Article1360 1900-01-18 34 Jan. 15th.) To nw's telegram, is, as regards the situation in Xatal, far more significant than the casual reader can imagine. And that significance is, from the military as well as from the political point of view, to our mind at least, altogether favourable indeed, as rrgards that1,360 words
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Article136 1900-01-18 35 (Jan.. iOth PheRE are various efforts being made now to exploit the pecuniary resources to be derived from a return of the Jubilee Memoiial Subscriptions, for the benefit of other, possibly most worthy and laudable, purposes. Hut there are amongst the subscribers many who feel keenly the136 words
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Article685 1900-01-18 35 Writing yesterday simply on the main fact, and circun^tances, and natural results of BULLER'S left (lank advance on the per Tugela, we, at the same time, with what sense of accurate anticipation we can •cave our words to demonstrate for themselves, concluded in these terms, whose685 words
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Article783 1900-01-18 35 Now to come to Sir Charles Warren's new right flank advance across the Tugela, whose after programme we endeavoured to indicate yesterday. First ot all, the doubts as to Sir CHARLES WARREN'S whereabouts are at last resolved. The last very definite news was that Sir CHARLES was In783 words
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Article665 1900-01-18 35 (Jan. 17th.) We lave still to possess our souis in patien *j, awaiting the developments of the action now engaged in by our forces in Natal. It is there that the campaign moveselsewhere, whatever the minor incidents may amount to, it merely marks time. A665 words
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Article733 1900-01-18 35 Thi Nation's Response. An announcement was issued on the 19th inst* by the War Office, that the Government have decided to raise for service in South Africa a force o^ mounted infantry, to be called the Imperial Yeomanry. It will be recruited from the Yeomanry, but volunteers733 words
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Article767 1900-01-18 36 The classes at the French Convent will be reopened on the morning of Monday, the 15th instant, after the Christmas and N*ew Year vacation. Mr. Berrington left Selangor last Saturday on 66 days leave. He has gone to India and will proceed thence to England where767 words
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Article50 1900-01-18 36 tt is stated (says the N.-C. Daily News) tliat a Belgian syndicate has recently petitioned the Bureau of Mines and Railways at Peking for permission to construct a railway from T'ungchou, near Peking, to Kalgan, the object being to facilitate the transport of brick tea to Siberia.50 words
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593 1900-01-18 36 A CLOsh Watch Kbpt. The movements of ships at Delagoa Bay have been peculiar (says O. Ftituro). Passengers not British subjects are refused permission to leave Natal for this port, no regular correspondence can be depended on, the supply of news papers have been stopped,593 words
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Article361 1900-01-18 36 It may interest you (writes a correspondent to the China Gazette) to learn thai all the rumours of Japan's alleged military preparations are not mere canards, as in the case of Chinese telegrams and news, emanating as a rule from doubtful or interested sources. While361 words
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OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
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Article, Illustration23 1900-01-18 36 C ourtenay Lemon, New York. White to play and mate in two moves. By Black (3 pieces). White (8 pieces).23 words
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Article, Illustration21 1900-01-18 36 By V. Potemtsky, Ri^a. White to play and mate in two moves. Black (3 pieces). White (6 pieces).21 words
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Article181 1900-01-18 36 The following, from the London Chess Club Tournament, is a useful game, as showing how the two moves, P-QB4 and P-KB3 cooperate in the French defenceTto destroy White's centre. Princh Df fence. White Phystck. Black—Jones. 1 P-K; P-Iv, 10 Kt-KB^ PxP 2 P-O4 p.Q 4 ii Kt-Q6(b)181 words
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Article458 1900-01-18 36 In a recent issue of the London Letter Black Knight enlarges upon the beauties of Kriegspiel Chess, a novel and interesting variant of the royal game. In principle Kriegspiel Chess is simple enough. Three boards and three sets of chessmen are required, one for each player and one458 words
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Article324 1900-01-18 36 The Handicap Tourney in connection with the Singapore Chess Club, begun on the n>th November last, was concluded on Tuesday, when iMr. T. R. Miles, conceding the odds or f' and two moves, defeated Mr. W. Mosbergen by two games 1 to nil, thus securing the prize. Tame324 words
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Article80 1900-01-18 36 Still Ashore at G arras. The S. s. La Scyne is still ashore at Garras. The captain of a Dutch vessel which passed that island yesterday, reported this morning that an attempt of the Hermione to tow La Seyne off, had proved unsuccessful.The Agents do not80 words
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Article114 1900-01-18 36 Inspector Simmonds was t his morning informed by Mr. Scott that he h.id seen a private gharry run down a native woman in Stamford Road. The Inspector proceeded to the spot, and found the woman, who was aged, wa^ suffering from bruises. She was sent114 words
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Article190 1900-01-18 36 A Chinaman who has living at 96 South Bridge Road, and who has recently come here trom Sandakan, reports a loss of property valued at §289. on the 10th inst. A Chetty has told the police that two Chinamen snatched §65 from him. m Synagogue Street yesterday. A190 words
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Article67 1900-01-18 36 At the Assize Court yesterday, Poll Ah Meng tor theft and receiving stolen property, and Omar, lor theft from a dwelling house,' Were sentenced to four and five year>' penal servitude, respectively. This morqing, the Chief Justice' Hoh Chin Poh to three years 1 penal servitude for theft,67 words
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Article1063 1900-01-18 37 Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Reith. Visiting an old woman last week, I was startled by her asking suddenly if I knew that the world was coming to an end on Monday 1 thought at first that she was in1,063 words
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Article165 1900-01-18 37 Following upon the footsteps ot their co-nationals in the United States, the Straits Settlements and Java, the Chinese in Siam have, it appears lately also sent a petition by wire to the Tsungti Yami-n praying the Kmpress Dowager to restore the reins of government to165 words
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Article237 1900-01-18 37 Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart's Sliarc Report I Ith Jan., says Since our report < i the 6th inst. we have had a dull market. Prices however continue steady in nearly all shares. Hongkong report a bri^k market with improving rates. The Benawah Gold Mining Co. has been floatedThe prospectus237 words
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Article298 1900-01-18 37 A true Singapore war story. A Chinese dealer, discussing the progress of the war in the godown ot one of our leading firms, goes on Apa macham mi plang. Olang puteh selalu kena tangkap. Sahya pikir lain olang fan lali olang putch kolang pandci lali. No power on earth, although298 words
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Article991 1900-01-18 37 The annual general meeting of the members was held in the Exchange Rooms yesterday (10th) at 5 p.m. There were present, Mr. \V. A. Cadell (Chair) Messrs. A. G. Wright, D.D. Mackie, J. C. D. Jones, C. W. Laird, D. P. Mac dougall, (committee) Messrs. G. Gansloser,991 words
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Article264 1900-01-18 37 Jan. 3. General French reports that with small reinforcements he could dislodge Jthe enemy from their position near Colesburg. The Central News reports that the Boers having been reinforced, returned during the night, and that a stubborn fight took^ place, ending in the retreat of the Boers. It264 words
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265 1900-01-18 37 "The Dutch will seize South Africa the Russians India, while the remaining British Monies will become Independent States.'' Vide extract from Vienna Tagblatt We've wished for British successes —for extinction to African Boms We've drunk the heahh of our Soldiers and of their thrice-justified265 words
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Article106 1900-01-18 37 The German cruiser Ifansa went to the Borneo wharf this morning to coal. Xext week, after the departure home ot Prince Henry, she will go to Java lor a cruise returning here about the 15th February, to meet the new senior Admiral, who is comi-ig out from home to take106 words
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Article563 1900-01-18 38 The upper yards of the Fort Canning signal-staff are being dismantled to-day. The mortality returns for Singapore for the week ending Jan. 6th show 172 deaths, a ratio per mille of .3764. The funeral of the late Gan Eng Seng will take place next Thursday at563 words
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104 1900-01-18 38 We learn that, doubtless taking advantage of hngland stressing engagements in South Africa, !vi c ussian Government, through its Consul M. Vahovitch, has revived its claim to Messrs Jardine, Malheson's land at Hankow, and locai relations between the British and Russ»ans are once more104 words
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Article161 1900-01-18 38 Karachi 24th December.- Karachi has been r/oYu fUC T u hu u rsday and Frida y afternoons vere taken up with the annual athletic sports of the L VY ce l Yorkshire Kegiment. Twenty-nine events filled the card, including foot, hurdle, obstacle, veteran ofheers' (handicap,161 words
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Article761 1900-01-18 38 An extraordinary general meeting of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. was held this morning, to pass resolutions (i) for purchasing the New Harbour Dock Co. (2) to increase the capital of the Company to $4,500,000 (3) to alter the articles of association in accordance with761 words
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Article132 1900-01-18 38 Owing to the failure of ihe Sumatra wells, the importations of Russian oil into India and the bar Kast have yone up by leaps and bounds. Even in japa we lind Russian tank vessels are discharging kerosine oil at both Nagasaki and Kobe, as they have given up132 words
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Article788 1900-01-18 38 The following letter, which is a significant indication of loyalist feeling in Natal, is addressed to the editor of the Natal Witness, (October 20th, weekly edition) by a lady relative of a Singapore resident DISLOYAL DUTCH. Give Them Republican Justice. fTo the Editor Times of Natal.) Sir,—788 words
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Article135 1900-01-18 38 Yesterday, two cases of small-pox were I reported from 30 Selegie Road, and 68 Lembong Road respectively, the patients in both cases being removed to the Hospital, and their house put under a state of qvaarantine. The enterprising natives living at the last named house however, strongly objected135 words
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Article305 1900-01-18 38 It turns out, after all, that, the Lieut. Webb, who was made prisoner at Nicholson's Nek with the ioth Mountain Battery in Col. Carleton's unlucky column is really Lieut. George T. Wynne Webb who wa9 recently in Singapore. A brother officer here has just received a305 words
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Article59 1900-01-18 38 Paris, 28th Dec. M. Pichon (French Minister at Peking) has informed his Government that China has agreed to all the demands of France (in respect of the recent Kwan^chanwan affair). 1 Me miners and weavers ol S lint Etionne have gone on strike. Mr. Doumer's proposals regarding tha59 words
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Article133 1900-01-18 38 Calcutta, 2 ist December.— A letter from an officer of the Gloucester Regiment, who is a prisoner at Pretoria, is published. In it he says: "Wt offered to get up a polo team here, bui they said they would not care for us to be mounted.133 words
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Article419 1900-01-18 38 (G10b,.) It is a happy coincidence that the Sou;h African campaign should synchronise with a quite exceptional degree ol peacefulness on the North -Western frontier of India. Were it otherwise, Lord Curzon might regret that he depleted the Britisii garrisot. to give help to our other troops419 words
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Article157 1900-01-18 39 The match card January to March 1900, of the above Club contains the following January «3- Probables v. Singapore XI. 20. H v. February S. C. C v. b. R. C. 6. Merchants Brokers v. Rest (all day match.) 10. S. C. C. v. S. V. A.157 words
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Article149 1900-01-18 39 A Horse Drowned. An account of a serious accident comes to hand from the Police, stated to them by Winter, A.O l). He reports that shortly after 7 last night, as he was driving with his wife in a buggy in the direction of Government House,149 words
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Article143 1900-01-18 39 Yesterday at the Assizes, the Chief Justice sentenced Lim Kirn Watt to six years' penal servitude, for house-breaking by night, ()ffering an illegal gratification and receiving stolen property. Prisoner it is alleged is one of the worst thieves, and abettorof thieves, in Singapore. His chief offence, for which143 words
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Article332 1900-01-18 39 OFFICIAL HONGKONG A YEAR WRONG. The IL r.gkong Telegraph of the 2nd inst. says I leatc Jno little sensation in the Colony yesterday, when at 8 a.m., the men-of-war in Harbour dressed ship and the Royal Standard was hoisted on the Bar/Isitr, at Government House and at Heac Ouarters, and332 words
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Article287 1900-01-18 39 SINGAPORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the members of the Singapore Horticultural Society was held at the Exchange yesterday evening, for the discussion of plans for the Annual Flower Show and general matters of business, when Messrs. A. Gentle, W. J. Napier, J O Anthonisz, E. F. H. Edlin, F.287 words
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Article383 1900-01-18 39 11 What Ho! He BuMra." In South African circles, says M Ranger "in the Sporting and Dramatic, there has been a considerable amount of satisfaction expressed at the appointment cf Sir Charles Warren to the command of the new Division now in course of formation. This satisfaction383 words
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Article270 1900-01-18 39 (Indian Sportsman.) Everybody was glad to see H. H. the Sultan of Johore win his maiden race in India. H. H. who is a regular attendant on the course in the morning ;s a very keen sportsman, and though a very young man is270 words
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Article146 1900-01-18 39 In a descriptive article in the Ceylon Observer, 26th Dec, referring to the outward trip of the P. and O. s.s. Rome, these remarks appear "Our most notable and interesting passenger has certainly been Admiral Sir Henry Keppel now in his 92nd year, and on his146 words
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449 1900-01-18 39 The circumstances under which the B. I. S. N. Co.'s fast steam-ship Dwarka has been ordered to the Cape have not hitherto been made public. The Company's directors in London incidentally 'earned that General Hector Macdonald had been given a command in South449 words
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Article182 1900-01-18 39 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillery. Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, loth January, 1900. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Capt. C. J. Davies. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sgt. Macdonald. 2. Parades. Monday 5.15 p.m. Maxim Drill,182 words
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Article388 1900-01-18 39 His Highness the Sultan of Johore, who has been to Calcutta for the races, is expected to return by the Arratoon Apcar due here on Monday. The competition for the Bow ing Championship of the Tanglin Club will take place on Monday, the 29th January. If388 words
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Article62 1900-01-18 39 co Kuat was yesterday sentenced to six month's hard labour and fined $250 before a Court nf two Magistrates, for crimping labourers, for service out of the Col ny, and also three months, for acting as an Emigration A^ent without a license. Mr. Clayton, Assistant Protector62 words
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Article145 1900-01-18 39 A Chinaman living at 191 New Bridge Road did a foolish thing yesterday, or rather says he did. During the afternoon, he paid a visit to No. 38-12 Newmarket Road carrying with him, a Ixx containing §300 in jewellery. This he left in a room on the second145 words
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Article37 1900-01-18 39 The Orders of the Day J for Tuesday's meeting of the Legislative Council include the following Perak Railway Amending Bill. Governor's Bill. Malay States Lepers Asylum Bill. C ivil Appeals Amending Bill. TiansKrian Improvement Bill.37 words
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Article77 1900-01-18 39 A treat is promised Singaporean- on the 20th and 22nd instant, those dates being the occasion of the Konorah Company's visit to this city. The performances at the Town Hall promise to be of great interest, if we are to judge by the comments o» Ibe Eastern77 words
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Article566 1900-01-18 40 DEATH OF MR. T. SHELFORD, C.M. G. Messrs. Paterson Simons Co. this day have received a telegram announcing the death of Mr. Thomas Shelford, C. If. G., 'ate partner in that firm in Singapore, and associated with this place for over 36 years. Mr. Shelford came to Singapore from the566 words
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Article97 1900-01-18 40 1 I lie Polo Club mounted sports, which were to have taken place at Tyersall, will be held at the 3; -mile, Serangoon Road, at 4 p.m. to-day. This ground, which is high and sandy, is unaffected by rain, so that provided it is line overhead a good97 words
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Article132 1900-01-18 40 1m rther Details. Some additional news regarding Z.d Seyne, ashore at Garras, was brought to Singapore to-day, by the Harbour Master at Rhio. He states that on Thursday last, the Hermione made another attempt to tow off the stranded La Scyne, but failed. Consequently she will stand by132 words
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Article1945 1900-01-18 40 I Quicfuid agunt homines no stri est farrago libelli, Juvenal. While this column was in our readers 1 hands last Saturday, General White at Ladysmith had his hands full. The Boers in full strength all day, did their level best I to gel thf- bctier of1,945 words
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263 1900-01-18 40 THE STRAITS AND MALAYAN SOUTH AFRICAN RELIEF FUND. The following list of subscriptions is communicated by the Hon. Treasurer oi the above Fund. Mr. Arnot Reid, Editor of the Straits Titties lor the relief of Widows, ()r--phans and Dependants" in terms of the Resolution passed at the Public Meeting held263 words
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Article138 1900-01-18 40 The Asiatic Marine Club, Penang, is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. Wednesday to Friday, Jan. 31st to Feb. Jnd inclusive, are the Chinese New Year public holidays. The Rev. Stephen Walker ha> b- en adpointed Honorary Chaplain of the S.V.A. Mr. J. C. T. Reelfs has138 words
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58 1900-01-18 40 I lie Uisliop of Singapore ami Sarawak preached in St. Andrews Cathedral last night, and at the dose of his sermon mad« a touching reference to the late Mr. 1 Shelford. c. M. speaking of the good work he had done in the58 words
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Article2349 1900-01-18 41 (Pioneer Dec. 2o,thJ All professions seem to develop their special naro, to which the most earnest and thoroughgoing of their members are peculiarly liable. The particular bane of the military profession, which is -,0 much under the eyes of the world just now, is ihe "fad" which appears2,349 words
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Article467 1900-01-18 41 At the present moment, the colonial memorial, raised in the Straits Settlements to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, is one not composed of precious stone, or gold or silver. It has, rather been constructed on the incus <• non lucendc principle and is conspicuous by its absence of467 words
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Article251 1900-01-18 41 A Bengali, employed as a labourer at the Tanjong Pagar Docks, states that recently whilst he was away at his work, four Chinamen, armed with knives, entered his house, No. 3 Chinli Street, under pretence of delivering a letter. When inside, they caught hold of his wife, and251 words
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Article697 1900-01-18 41 "Justice" is informed that this journal cannot take any part in the controversy he alludes to. Archbishop Chappelle, the new archbishop for the Philippines, and Father MeKmnon, arrived at Manila on the 2nd inst. To-day is the day fixed for the sailing of another New Zealand697 words
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Article196 1900-01-18 42 {From ovr oivn fcrrespoudent.} H. M.S. Alacrity, with H E. Vice Adcniral Sir E. H. Seymour, X C.B on board arrived here on the morning of the ist. H. E. was accorded a Guard of Honour on landing, whilst the usual salutes were fired. The Alacrity left on196 words
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Article329 1900-01-18 42 Hir Arrival at Singaporb. After a series of attempts, the British cruiser Hermione and the two Singapore tugs Sunda and Mercury were able, in a combined effort, at 10 a.m. on Saturday to successfully tow La Seyne off the coral reef on which she was grounded near329 words
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Article76 1900-01-18 42 < OMI \NY TO Bl WCUND Ui\ An order hat been made in Penang, for he winding uu of Kerr-Stuarts Penang Steam Pracnways Co., on the application of the Hongkong Bank, one oi the creditors. Messrs. A. F. Bowenand R. W. Twose are appointed liquidators on furnishing security76 words
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Article277 1900-01-18 42 The French Consul has returned to Hoihow with t marine guard. A correspondent writes to a Shanghai contemporary A French doctor has arrived, and there is talk of a hospital being opened by him. There seems to be a general belief that Trance is ready and277 words
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Article2297 1900-01-18 42 (Via Ceylon.) Mafeking, 26th.— -The attack to-day on Gum Tree Fort was prepared by the Artillery. Advancing within rifle range, the attacking force found the position stronger than was supposed. The fire was hot, and an advance was almost impossible but, with remarkable heroism, Captains Sandford and Vernon and2,297 words
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Article218 1900-01-18 42 Singapore is sending up a cricket team, a footer team, and possibly a hockey team, at the Chinese New Year. We are sorry to hear Mr. A. Harper is no better. He wishes to return to Selangor at once, but the doctor will not let him. He now218 words
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Article109 1900-01-18 42 The following are the scores in (he play for the Gold Medal for winners of month I ly handicaps, 1899: played on Saturday i^th inst. The Gold Medal vva> thus won by F. H. Pearce with 84. ist 2nd li'cap. Col. Chippendrjl! 57 5s 112 —18109 words
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Article356 1900-01-18 43 AT the meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon the Acting Colonial Secretary, in eloquent terms, moved a resolution of regret at the death of Mr. Thos. SHELFORD, C M G which Dr. Boon Keng seconded. This resolution was unanimously carried. The duty collected on tin356 words
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Article85 1900-01-18 43 At the Assize Court this morning, the charge against Chan Cheng, Lok Vu, Sim Chow, Lou Chu Sam, and So Si, on bail, of being members of, and assisting in the management of an unlawful society, was dismissed by the Chief Justice, on the application of the Attorney85 words
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Article71 1900-01-18 43 There was a fair attendance at the Moonlight Band last night, though not so large as usual, probably owing to the short notice giv^n and the uncertainty of the weather, which in spite of a few threatening drops tine, the moon at times being rather However71 words
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Article171 1900-01-18 43 he Sports promoted by the Polo Club turday afternoon were quite a success. very wet weather of the last week or rendered play either on the Race oratTanglin impossible. At Seran°*ever, on the left hand side of the d) p e arl y opposite Bida-dari, is a171 words
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Letter679 1900-01-18 43 10 nn Editor. Sir, You write praiseworthy articles on the War, and it is to your columns that your readers turn for an explanation of Reuters oft-vague telegrams. Will you do one thing more? And by so doing please more people than you will ever be679 words
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Article170 1900-01-18 43 A Chinese woman living at 34 Macao Street, states that as she was standing at a street corner last night, two Chinese men came up to her and snatched a pair of gold ornaments valued at $25 from her. A Chinese passenger on board the s. s. Apcar,170 words
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Article395 1900-01-18 43 After a long round of minor festivities and sports held in his honour, and foremost among which have certainly figured the Polo games of which he is so fond, Prince Henry of. Prussia yesterday left Singapore for Europe, by the N. D. L. mail steamer Preussen. Just395 words
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Article282 1900-01-18 43 We are asked to publish the following The Committee of the Singapore Nursing Association do draw the attention of the public to the need of a Nursing Home, to be built, and if possible endowed out of the funds subscribed by the European Community towards the Diamond282 words
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Article106 1900-01-18 43 The December monthly medal was played for on Friday January 5, only a few of the members turning out. D. G. Rose... 384-4-42 J L. Bevet 45+1=45 H. V. S. Davids 52 7=^ 45 ('.A. Gairdner 49—2—47 C. H. E. Robertson 46+1=48 J. A. Ross, retired. The106 words
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Article1028 1900-01-18 43 The thirty-fourth half-yearly general meeting of the above company was held on 19th ult. at the Cannon-street Hotel. Mr. Richard B. Martin, m.f., tresided. The Chairman, after remarking that there was no formal business, stated that the accounts which had been received showed that up to1,028 words
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Article154 1900-01-18 44 What seems a very laudable scheme for the improvement ot the Malay, is now under weigh at Kuala Lumpor, where 221 i acres have been set apart for a Malay Agricultural Settlement. The Settlement is to be under the control of a Board of Management, and any154 words
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Article181 1900-01-18 44 The probable balance to the credit of Selangor at the beginning of the current year was $3,071,717, the estimated revenue for this year $4,729,189. Out of the total of these two it is proposed to spend $5,226,313, leaving a balance of $2,574,593, of which $1,1 76,823 is put181 words
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Article46 1900-01-18 44 The German cruiser Hansa left lor Colombo at 3.45 P-™ yesterday, the Austrian cruiser ZenU proceeded on her voyage \o Hoogkoog at nine o'clock this morning, and the Russian transport Orel sailed for Odessa atbalt-past ten. H.M.s. Hermi > leaves for Labuan this evening.46 words
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Article446 1900-01-18 44 {From DutcJi Sources.) Amsterdam, Jan. Stli. The fight between General French and the Boers only resulted in his loss of 77 men. who were made prisoners. The Hague, Jan. loth.— file Netherlands Government has ordered the commander of the cruiser FricslanJ to sail for Durban to fetch the second446 words
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Article749 1900-01-18 44 Strom; Speech by Mr. Goschen. Distributing prizes last night (18th Dec.) to the Victoria and St. George's Rifles Volunteers, the First Lord of the Admiralty spoke of the reverses in South Africa and the steps the Government had taken to send reinforcements. Gen. Trotter, commanding the749 words
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162 1900-01-18 44 DEATH OF THE FLAG- LIEUTENANT OF THE ZENTA." The Times oj Ceylon says: Alfred Pruckmuller, Flag- Lieutenant of the S. M. S. Zenta, expired this morning, 4th January, at the residence ot Dr. Murray Peak View," in the Cinnamon Gardens. On the arrival I of the Zenta in Colombo, about162 words
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Article34 1900-01-18 44 I Mr. H. G. Savvar, yesterday sentenced a i Chinaman named Lim Chaali to ten week's ri-orous imprisonment for living on the I proceeds of prostitution. Mr. Evans proJ secuted.34 words
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Article175 1900-01-18 44 Before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones in the Supreme Court this morning, the case of Syed Allie bin, Mohamed Al Habshee, v. Syed Mohamed and another was heard. It appears that the plaintiff deposited the sum of $4,400 with the defendants, his uncle and aunt, on the 17th of175 words
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Article98 1900-01-18 44 (Hongkong Daily Press.) It is reported that two large guns and six Maxims have been seized on board of steamers in the Thames. Holland has made representations to Great Britain regarding the Dutch Ambulance on board of the German steamer Herzog, recently seized by a British warship. The98 words
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Article325 1900-01-18 44 The prices quoted aye generally tiiose current vi Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets t) trs may be small variations. Singapore, January 15, tgoo. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Do., French do. 10 Beef do. 26 Beef Steak do. 30 Bean Sprouts do. Bamboo Sprout>325 words
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Article89 1900-01-18 44 (China Mail) London, January 9.— 10 the determined attack upon I^adysmith on Saturday, the 6th instant th> Boer troops were successful, under cover of a hea v < artillery fire, in capturing some of the British en trenchments. The British soldiers, however, defended with equal determination89 words
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Article67 1900-01-18 44 Yesterday at the Assize Court, before the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox, a charge of gang-robbery on the Balestier Road, againsi five Chinamen named Tan Ah Tee, Tan Ah Piow, Lim Kat Watt, Tin Tan long and Yeoh Tai Chin, was heard. After a good deal of contradictory67 words
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Article69 1900-01-18 44 A telegram to Hongkong says l De. roulrde, Buffet, and Saluces have been sentenced to ten year's banishment. Guerir. has been sentenced to ten year's detention in a fortified place." Guerin has got his way again. He car. fancy the fortified place M to be in the Rue Chabrol if69 words
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Advertisement206 1900-01-18 44 Light Railways PORTABLE AND PERMANENT RAILWAY PLANT FISHER FOSTER HAVE IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Light Rails, and Roiiing Stock Suitable for Work at Mines, QuarricBrickfields, Sugar Estates, Saw Mills Wharves, &c. 14 and 20 lb rails, with or without steel sleepers. Wagons, Platform, side or and tipping, timber and206 words
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Article721 1900-01-18 45 The plague is creeping northwards gradually in Japan by means of rats. Prince Tokugawa Keiki, the last of the Tycoons, now rides a bicycle daily in i Tokio. The death is announced of the wife of Dr. Wiegand, Managing Director of the Nord-Deutscher Lloyd. Kling tfirl721 words
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Article1208 1900-01-18 45 Tuesday, January 16, 1900. Present i i. E. the Officr-r Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) Phe Hon'ble the Officer Commanding the Troops (H. E. Major General Dickson, c.b.) the Acting Col. Secretary (C.W. Sneyd Kynnersley, C.M.G.) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill). the Acting Coloni.il Treasurer (R.1,208 words
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Article444 1900-01-18 45 iFrom it Correspondent.] Labuan, vjth January. It is said that H. M. S. Rattler is being kept at Sandakan to reassure the people there who think that they are not at all secure from an attack by Mat Salleh. On the other hand it is thought here that444 words
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Article63 1900-01-18 45 Ahother Good Dividend. The Agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in Singapore has received a telegram from the Head Office, to the effect that, subject to audit, the dividend for the half year will be £i. i». o, with a bonus in addition of ios.63 words
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Article144 1900-01-18 45 An American gentleman by the name of Buskett, who is staying at the Hotel de l'Europe, has- reported to the police tluloss of Sirs in Straits notes. He says that last night he went out to see a friend at the Rallies Hotel, and hired144 words
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Article37 1900-01-18 45 Owing to the non -arrival o[ the Indraville with a quentity of baggage belonging to v Konorah" and her company, the performances announced for Saturday and Monday have been postponed to Monday and Wednesday.37 words
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Article72 1900-01-18 45 The January monthly Medal will be played for on Saturday, 20th inst. and on the following Saturday (27th inst.) the Go'a Medal will be played for by the following winners of last year's Monthly Medals Revd. S. S. Walker, Dr. Jesser Coope, J. Campbell, A. Ford, A.72 words
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Article637 1900-01-18 45 The imperial authorities have accepted the o.'ier to send 20 trained nurses from Western Australia to South Africa, free of cost to the British government. The suggestion that officers should not wear word?: has been adopted. Officers now arriving in Natal are following Col. Baden-Powell'* practice, and carrying637 words
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Article1296 1900-01-18 46 [All Kh;hts Reserved.] BY VISCOUNT MORPETH. 111. THE LAND AND SKA FORCES OF THE EMPIRE. It must always be borne in mind that the British Empire has been primarily created by the trader and the settler, that war has only been a subsidiary cause, though1,296 words
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Article728 1900-01-18 46 If Lieut-General Brackenbury may be regarded as the brain of an army, Major-General Sir Frederick I arrington is a very good specimen of its brawn. He has been the fiery Rupert of the Rhine' of South Africa, which now claims him a 9 its own, even if728 words
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Article685 1900-01-18 46 In the Supreme Court this morning before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, the case of Chee Choo Kiat v. J. M. Lyon was resumed. There was an additional counter claim now. The facts oi the case are as follows A flour grinding and dressing machine was purchased by plaintiff685 words
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Article116 1900-01-18 46 January Meeting: First Day. (By Telegraph.) Excellent weather favoured the first days racing of the January meeting of t Q Penang Turf Club. There was a record attendance and the day was kept as general holiday. In consequence of a dispute in the Bfg, race (the Second116 words
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Article77 1900-01-18 46 (Corrected up to January 17), On London. Bank 4 m/s i/ir« demand '/"A Private credits 3 m/s 2/0 documents 3 m/s 2/0^ credits 6 m/s 2/0] France, demand 246; Germany, demand 200 j India, T. T ....144 Hongkong, demand pm Yokohama, demand.. 5 p m JAVA, demand 11S Manila,77 words
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Article113 1900-01-18 46 (January 17.) Tin $68 50 Gambier M 7.25 dc. Cube No. 1 13.12, Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 28 do. White, (Fair L/VV=5%) 46. Nutmegs 110s to Hie Ib.) 62. do. (80s to the Ib) 80. Mace (Banda) 92. Cloves (Amboina) t 32. Liberian Coffee 20. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair113 words
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Advertisement305 1900-01-18 46 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $io,oooooc RESERVE FUND in ooo.doc RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS j lio.ooq.ooc Court or Directors. R. M. Gray, Esq.— Chairman. N. A Subs, Esq. Deputy Chairman. E. Goetz, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. D. M. Moses, Esq. R. H. Hill, Esq. A. Haupt, Esq.305 words
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Article98 1900-01-18 47 THE WAR. A GERMAN STEAMER RELEASED. The German steamer Hcrzog has been released at Durban. Gatacre at Stormberg. General Gatacre reconnoitred the Boer position at Stormberg, where the enemy was found in strength. A few shots were exchanged, and the reconnaissance withdrew. Lord Roberts Arrives. Lord Roberts and98 words
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Article79 1900-01-18 47 THE SURPRISE OF THE SUFFOLKS. Close Column Again. Col. Watson's Hill-Top Speech. Volleys of Boer Applause. It is officially notified that in the recent affair near Colesber£ the late Col. Watson marched the Suffolks in close column to the top of a hill at midnight, and was addressing79 words
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Article179 1900-01-18 47 An Irregular Bombardment. A despatch from Frere Camp, dated Monday Xth, states that an irregular cannonade from the Boer positions round Ladysmith commenced that morning and was continuing. A Faked Casualty List. A telegram from the Transvaal gives the enemy's loss at Ladysmith on the Oth lost., as179 words
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Article60 1900-01-18 47 THE BOER REPULSE AT ADYSMITH. Gen. White's Casualties. The Daily Mail learns that General White lost in the action of Saturday last, Jan. 6th, fourteen officers killed, thirty-four wounded, and «Soo men killed and wounded. LORD METHUEN'S ILLNESS. It is stated that General Lord Methuen is injured in60 words
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Article38 1900-01-18 47 It is officially stated that 135 men were killed and 244 wounded at Ladysmith. Earl of Ava Dead. The Earl of Ava is reported to have died of his wounds. London, January ijt/i, /goo.38 words
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Article67 1900-01-18 47 GENERAL BULLER MOVING. FLANK MARCH ON UPPER TUGELA. River in Flood. A Drift and Pont Seized. Enemy Entrenched Four l.ules Away. General Buller, telegraphing Lrom Springfield on the nth, states that he occupied the >oath bank of the Tugela at Potgieter's Drift and seized the pont there. VUtt67 words
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Article531 1900-01-18 47 The following were killed at Ladysmtth on the 6th inst. Colonel Dick Cunyngham of the Gordons Major Bowen of the 2nd K. R. Rifles: Major Mackworth of the West Surreys Major Miller- Wallnut of the Gordons Captain Lafone of the Devons Lieut. H ill 1 of the531 words
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31 1900-01-18 47 The name of the Officer whose name was undecipherable in the list of those killed at Ladysmith. is Lieut. M. N. Tod, of the Scottish Rifles.31 words
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Article41 1900-01-18 47 The Tsar s Peaceful Aims. The Tsar's Rescript to Count Muravieft warmly thanks him fur his ability and devotion in realising the Tsar's aim to secure the benefits of a real and durable peace to I all peoples.41 words
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49 1900-01-18 47 It alludes with satisfaction to the arrangements that have been concluded with China and the understanding that lias been arrived at with Great Britain and Japan. The Earl of Ava. The nevvs of the death of the Earl of Ava is confirmed.49 words
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Article53 1900-01-18 47 Lord Stratjicona's offer to equip and maintain in the field 400 Mounted Canadians has been accepted. Lord Strathcona (Donald A. Smith) is Hi^h Commissioner for Canada, and was created first Baron Strathcona in 1P96. He is largely interested in all the Canadian Railways and is President of the53 words
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Article35 1900-01-18 47 Cancelled by German Government. The firm of Krupp has been requested to desist from the despitch of any shells to England, since that would be incompatible with Germany's strict neutrality.35 words
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Article28 1900-01-18 47 THE LONDON IMPERIAL REGIMENT. Enthusiasm on Departure. The First Detichment of the City Imperial Volunteers has* left London, amidst indescribable enthusiasm. The streets were blockei by s-irging thousands28 words
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Article21 1900-01-18 47 The Lord Mayor of London and th* Corporation went to Southampton to bid farewell to the City Regiment.21 words
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Article19 1900-01-18 47 There are reports that a battle is raging at three points on the Tugela.19 words
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Article65 1900-01-18 47 THE DOOR AT DELAGOA. Boer Objections to British Surveillance. The Prisoners Threatened. The embargo on Delagoa Bay is the question of the hour with the Burghers. If it is not removed it may have an injurious effect on the prisoners. Kruger's Pocket Providence. President Kruger has made a stirring address65 words
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Article41 1900-01-18 47 Babington s Reconnaissance. No Enemy Visible. A Reuters despatch from Modder Rivedated 1 ith, states that General Babington made a two days reconnaissance about twenty miles into the Free State, towards Jacobsdal. He encountered none of the enemy.41 words
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Article38 1900-01-18 47 A Boer Estimate of the Situation. A British Concentration. A despatch from Pretoria, dated the Ilth., states that the position of the Boerat Colesberg is favourable, but that the British are concentrating for large opera-38 words
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Article177 1900-01-18 47 FIGHTING IN NORTH BORNEO. BTwo8 Two Rebe: Forts Captured. Rebel Village Burnt. Mat Sallehs Fort. His Force 1300 Strong. Police Casualties Light. Sixty Rebels Killed and Wounded. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Labuan, l6th Jan. The B. N. B. Police expedition undcCapt. C. H. Harrington is making good177 words
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Article139 1900-01-18 47 H.E. LI HUNG CHANG. Official Landing at Hongkong. Vast Crowds of Chinese. Excellent Relations to be Maintained. Piracy to be Suppressed. (Special to ingapore Free Press.) Hongkong, 16th Jan., iqoo. H. E. LUH ing-Cnang, the rew Viceroy of Canton, arrived at Hongkong yesterday His Excellency's official lan. ling139 words
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Advertisement450 1900-01-18 47 The Singapore Free Press. EAND Mercantile Advertiser i Address, Advertiser, Singapore, KLEFHONB NUMBER. No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore. THE leading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore, th c Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungej Ujong, Pahang, the Negri sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak, Netherlands Indies.450 words
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Article89 1900-01-18 48 All was well at Mafeking on the 28th ult. SIR CHARLES WARREN'S MARCH. Right Flank Advance on Tugcla. Moving Through Weenen. The Daily //Correspondent at Maritrburg, wiring on the 12th inst., states that Sir Charles Warren with 11,000 men marched eastward from Frere via Weenen. iincmy Invisible89 words
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Article47 1900-01-18 48 A Bridge.Head at Zoutspandrift. General Wood, with a force of all arms, has established a post at Zoutspandrift, on the north of the Orange River, in the Orange Uiver Free State. A Pontoon Bridge Ready. < >n Jan. 6th he made a pontoon bridge.47 words
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Article47 1900-01-18 48 (Later), Last Efforts of the Enemy. The Times correspondent at Pietermar»tzburg, telegraphing on the 13th, states that it is heliographed from Ladysmith, that that place is [being attacked ?"J throughout every day strongly. The original wording is extremely vague, and if susceptible of various interpretations.47 words
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Article35 1900-01-18 48 Grobler's Kloof Being Evacuated. It is reported that the Boers, since the repulse of the 6th inst., are moving their guns from the positions south of Ladysmith. London, 16th January, /goo.35 words
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Article16 1900-01-18 48 The bombardm* nt of Mafeking was resumed on the 1 2th inst.16 words
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Article19 1900-01-18 48 The Tugela Movements. No Details Available. Nothing authentic has been received of the operation* on the Tuge!a^19 words
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Article44 1900-01-18 48 Important News Anticipated. Reuters correspondent at Capetown, wiring on the 13th, says there is good reason to believe that the movement of i 1,000 troops eastward in the direction of Weenen is correct, and that we may expect important news shortly.44 words
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Article277 1900-01-18 48 To Go To South Africa. It is understood that General Carrington receives a high command at the Cave. .Major-Gen. Sir Frederick Carringtofi, k.cb., k.c.m.g., who commands the Belfast District, and .ust recently was in command of the Infantry Brigade at Gibraltar, joined the army in May 1864, having277 words
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Article71 1900-01-18 48 [Liter. With General French. A Boer Attack Repulsed. Reuters correspondent telegraphs from Keosburg on the 15th (Monday) that on that moining a Boer force attempted to rake a bill held by one Corapwy o| the Yorkshire Regiment and a party of New Cealanoers. The Bayonet Again in71 words
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Article78 1900-01-18 48 A Boer View of the Situation. "An Ominous Calm," Boer despatches from the enemys' positions before Ladysmith, dated 13th Jan. (last Saturday) state that there is an ominous calm there and along the Tugela. British Activity. Three Great Camps. These despatches further assert that Ladysmith appears in sore78 words
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Article65 1900-01-18 48 Suggested Naval Precautions for Safety of Transports. The Premier of New South Wales (Hon. William J. Lyne) has telegraphed to the Admiral on the Australian Station (RearAdmiral Hugo L. Pearson) stating that there is a feeling in Sydney that it would 1 be advisable to guard the65 words
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Article593 1900-01-18 48 January v. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang CALYPSO, Brit, str., Fyfe, for Penang and Deli. P rramatta, Brit, sir., Symons, for Bombay. Singkep, Dut. str., Nacodah, for Singkep. Bf.randan, Dut. str., Zwart, for B. Lintjar. Van Imhofh, Out. str., Houthoff, for Batavia. Brouwkr, Dut. str.,593 words
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Article420 1900-01-18 48 JANUARY 17th, 1900. Quotation. Capital. Paid Vr. Shares Paid Oiw. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £1 Nominal, f 2,000,000 4U#23< 199*875 jLi Deferred. £5 i f 2 s° Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 J 7 1416 unissued Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25,000420 words
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Miscellaneous1050 1900-01-18 48 Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Whoo LINNET Bri S-b., 756 Luyth Uec. 29 Sarawak Station. Other Vessels Flags ft Tons Masters Arrived From Consienees For When r! H RS c Bnt. 108 Mellor Jan. 17 Klang Wee Bin Klang, Jan. 10 Ban Fo Soon Out. 222 Odink1,050 words
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