The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 25 January 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1900-01-25 49 THE Singapore Free Press AN D MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JANUARY 23th, 1900. No. 65219 words
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Article366 1900-01-25 49 Li ad IMO Articles. The Advance in Natal, 40 ''God Save the Oueen," ro Moving Forward^ o Substantial Progress,' 50 French Decency, SI Panic Patriotism, 51 The Garrison and the Contribution, 51 Boer Despatches, 5, Coi'RT Nb\VS. The Assize, -2 A Murderous Affray, 5^,54.6° Si'or; t hess, >>t 23366 words
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Article55 1900-01-25 49 Erected UP TO January j4). Man' I 0N T -ONDON. Ban,; 4 m/s i/nlj i 11 >» demand 1/1 i r> Private credits 3 njZ'l"lZZ.i'oX credits 6 m/s. Y/o'. FRANCB, demand... T?i Germany, demand -oo' 1.1. j mand 5* pm Java, demand.. ?,gj c:::.:::::::::::::: 2%4^ in.y) «V 0.25 England55 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article37 1900-01-25 49 At omely Bank, Edinburgh, on the 24th Dec. 1899, the wife of A. Morrison, of a daughter. At the Detective Station, Penang, on the 13th instant, the wife of Inspector T. Fair hurst, ot a daughter.37 words
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Obituary28 1900-01-25 49 At Liberty Street, Brooklyn, New York, Walter M. Robinson, of Singapore, after a short illness. Aged 29 years and nine months. Bangkok and Java papers please copy.28 words
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Article, Illustration893 1900-01-25 49 Here shall tht Preat tie People's rif Xt maintain Unawed by influence and unbribed by fain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. (Jan- 1 8th.) It is as well perhaps to remind our readers that although Reuters telegrams reach us in the893 words
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Article394 1900-01-25 49 ALTHOUGH Natal is at the moment absorbing all our attention as being the focus of important military movement the only point bearing on events here in to-days's news is the fact that very heavy artillery firing was heard on Monday in the direction of Springfield." This,394 words
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Page 49 Advertisements
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Advertisement46 1900-01-25 49 S« iber., to the Singapore Free Press Weekly »X from Kurope to the Straits by any of ;*re invited to send to the Manager of tlieir steamer and date of arrival ii; rcj- Copies will then be mailed to meet, tl u^ \arious ports of call.46 words
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Advertisement108 1900-01-25 49 FRASER NEAVE, Limited. Map of the Town of Singapore Thoroughly reviled and brought up to date. Scale 5 inches to one mile. In Sheet Form, 27 40", Coloured each 50 Mounted on Cloth, in Book Form, 5 > 9 S5 00 A few copies mounted <>n Cloth with Rollers and108 words
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Page 49 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous302 1900-01-25 49 THE WEEK. The N.D.L. steamer Oldenburg with the outward mail of Dec. 28th arrived here on Friday. The M. M. Laos with the outward mail of Dec. 30 h arrived on Saturday evening. This mail is carried by the Massiiia leaving on Friday morning. The Russian cruiser Pa my at302 words
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Article918 1900-01-25 50 (Jan. 19th) FULL of interest, though in various respects lacking definitenesi of locality, are to-day's telegrams. Our surmise of yesterday to the effect that the advance column of BULLER'S forcr was already well over the Upper Tugela is borne out by today's extremely satisfactory news. As regards918 words
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Article267 1900-01-25 50 (Jan. 20th.) As we supposed, BULLER'S advance column, chiefly DUNDONALD*S cavalry is "up Acton Homes way." It has participated in a smart little action, apparently driving in a Boer outpost, with some loss to the enemy and very little to itself. Reuter sets us a conundrum to267 words
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Article106 1900-01-25 50 God Save the Queen. Bishop HOSE will, we are sure, be greatly interested in this announcement The Metropolitan of India, (Bishop Welldon) has addressed a circular letter to Chaplains requesting them to have the first verse of the National Anthem sung at all parade services in Church, since, despite certain106 words
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Article772 1900-01-25 50 (Jan. 22nd,) DAY by day interest in the campaign, in Xatal especially, increases. The problem -et us by the telegrams as to where War- REN could be is now cleared up. Gen. Warren is plainly not where the earlier telegrams indicated but in a very different place." That772 words
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Article256 1900-01-25 50 (Jan. 23rd.) Of the 6ghting of Saturday and Sunday near the Venterspruit and Acton Homes o" BULLER'S left, in which Generals Clery, Warren, and Dundonald have had the bulk of the work to do, there comes today little beyond a general corroboration, with some small sketchy definition of256 words
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Article285 1900-01-25 50 The occasions on which French journals say civii things about this country, instead of the incessant shtieks of England the hereditary enemy' and all that sjrt ol thing, arc always, from their rarity, worth notice. The following, for instance, is the concluding passage of an article in the285 words
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Article696 1900-01-25 50 WHEN we remcnber the zeal expended in his more callow years by our conte iporary in depreciating and minimising the volunteer movement in Singapore, his hysterical shrieks yesterday for the instant iormation of "Arnot'sOwn" is too tunny for words. The gentleman shouts Pv; jay, pay," in much the696 words
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404 1900-01-25 51 When the Legislative Council next it will tv the obvious duty ol the leader of the Unofficial to call the attenI the Government to the very iv,att;ria^ irbam c of the basis on which the Military contribution, now 20 percent, of the nial revenue, is404 words
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Article443 1900-01-25 51 As to the progress of the campaign in Natal, the thing everybody wants at present to hear news of, there is little *0 tell, probably in consequence of a rigid press censorship. We have a list of casualties incurred by Gen. Hart's Brigade last Sunday at Yenterspiuit, com-443 words
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Article1599 1900-01-25 51 [All Rights Reserved.] BY VISCOUNT MORPETH. 111. THE LAND AND SEA FORCES OF THE EMPIRE. The duties of the fleet are manifold The best policy is to make the ports of our enemies our frontier," by blockading hostile fleets in their own harbours as did1,599 words
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Article133 1900-01-25 51 A brown deer without horns has been found straying in Orchard-rrt. and is now in the pound there. Wanted -an owner. A rinderpest epidemic has broken out at Kampong Blati, in a plantation about 4^ down the Changi-road. Ten bullocks are already aitected, and some have dud. About133 words
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Page 51 Advertisements
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Advertisement44 1900-01-25 51 LAND SALE. This afternoon at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale-ioom, four pieces of ireehold land at Burmah-road, containing an area of 6,708 square feet, together with the dwelling house thereon, known as No. 1 5 was disposed of for 82.0=0 tc Mr. J Carapiet.44 words
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Article736 1900-01-25 52 One of the brothers Hubback is reported to have shot a sladang up in the Native States. Tl>e Russian cruiser Pamiat Azova, late flagship of the Pacific squadron, is expected here in a day or two on her return home to Cronstadt. Messrs. Blundell Spence Co.,736 words
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Article109 1900-01-25 52 A case of small-pox is reported from 138 Tanjong Pagar Road. A Kling boy has also been sent to hospital, suffering I from this disease. A police sergeant reports three cases of I small-pox amongst Malays at Padang Ter- buna. Information was received last night by Inspector Black109 words
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Article345 1900-01-25 52 A recent issue of the China Mail says The fact that the s. s. Sandaknn brought up no j less than six residents in that distressful country reminds us that there is a little war going on 1 in that part of the world which may345 words
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89 1900-01-25 52 The well-known young Buddhist <>t Colombo, Mr. C. H.de Silva, Accompanied by Derananda Thera, pupil of \V Subuti Thera, High Priest of the amapura sect, who arrived at Singapore by the Bengal last Saturday, left for Siam by the Bangkok, as delegates to89 words
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Article266 1900-01-25 52 A Lucky Chinbse Debtor. Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones to-day delivered judgment in the case of Chin Chin Yuen, a Chinese bankrupt, who applied for his discharge last Thursday. Chin Chin Yuen was then represented by Mr. Ferrers, whilst Messrs. Ellis and Stuart appeared on the behalf of two266 words
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Article1722 1900-01-25 52 Jan. 17th. Present Mr. A. Gentle, President, Messrs T. Sohst, \V. Evans, F. E. Jago, and Arthur Bar. ker. Absbnt Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan (unable to attend), Mr. A. C. Moses and Mr. Choa Giang Thve (pressure of work), Mr. W. Nanson (ill) and Colonel Pennefather (absent from1,722 words
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OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
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Article, Illustration24 1900-01-25 53 By N. Max 1 mov, St. Petersburg. White to play and mate in two moves. Black (4 pieces). White (6 pieces).24 words
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Article, Illustration101 1900-01-25 53 By E. J. WiNTBR Wood, London. White'to play and mate in two moves. After a very interesting contest, commenced in June last, the winners in our second Solution Tourney are: l Ouis Separabit," (Mr. P. A. Reutens) and 2 "TKdipus (Mr. C. N. BrockAell), who are to101 words
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Article202 1900-01-25 53 One of the neatest bits of Morphy extant, otes being taken from Social Chess: Evans' Gambit. White Black— Morphy. i P-K4 P-K4 11 B-Q.l I*-B4(c) iKt-KB3 Kt-OIM 12HXB Ktxß H \U B-B4 13 B-R3 Q-Kt3 *P-QKt4 BxKtP ü BxR QxKl! SP-B3 B-R4 15 B R3 PxP &P-Q4202 words
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Article154 1900-01-25 53 a brilliant ending by Bonaparte. This Ukcn from Social Chess, has been recordJ of many played by Napoleon v. Marshal lr *< at St. Helena, in or about 1820. l 01 1 ii Gambit. Black -Bertraud. KttCU tV k4 loßxPch! K-Ql! Kxic. pl X Va) I2Bx^ B154 words
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Article336 1900-01-25 53 We have to acknowledge the receipt from Horace Cox the publisher, of a copy of Social Chess, a delightful little work by that wellknown chess-writer, James Mason, which we can thoroughly recommend to our readers Every f,T: ateU r^ haS felt the force of Raskin's plea for Social336 words
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Article251 1900-01-25 53 Here's a health to all at home this Christmas Day, And there's more within our hearts than we can say, For you are all together now, and we are far away. Are your laughing faces round the table set? Does there stand another chair that's empty yet?251 words
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Article166 1900-01-25 53 To-day the funeral of Gang Eng Seng was observed, after an interval of a few months since that well-known Chinese resident's death. It was to be expected that the ceremonies attendant on the obsequies of so wealthy a man would be on a magnificent scale, but166 words
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Article47 1900-01-25 53 In addition to the £1.10.0 dividend and bonus of 10 s. per share to be declared, subject to audit, as the result of last half year's working we are asked to state that five lakhs of dollars are to be placed to reserve.47 words
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Article513 1900-01-25 53 Cries of Pain are Quite Exceptional. lln Egypt, India, the Transvaal and Zululand, I have at various times seen quite fifty men who were close by me struck down but the nonmilitary reader who fancies that the wounded shriek, or even commonly groan, is absolutely in513 words
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Article353 1900-01-25 53 At the Assize Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir I Jon el Cox, the case of Yeo Kirn Kiat and Chi Jim Swee, for making false documents, and theft, was heard. The facts of the case are as follows. In October last yvar, a vessel named Bisagno353 words
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Article740 1900-01-25 53 Yesterday was observed as the feast of the Epiphany, by the Armenian community The first Cairo through train reached Khartoum on Wednesday ioth January. The Malay Mail says One of our Planters has just sold coffee at $20 a picul, and is advised there is now740 words
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1634 1900-01-25 54 PRATT DENIES THAT ANY PLEDGES TO AGUINALDO CAME FROM HIM former consul general to singapore, in the first interview since his return, reh'tis anti-imperialists' statements that in arranging ior a conference with admiral f>bu by he <.aye promises ok independence to the leader of the ulipinos. Blames the Present State1,634 words
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Article206 1900-01-25 54 I A South African correspondent of the China Mall, who was in the Transvaal when tiie war broke out, has this interesting note in a letter just published The scene when the British Agent at Pretoria handed in the Briiish Government's dispatch declining even to discuss206 words
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Article403 1900-01-25 54 A Newfoundland War Fund. A very enthusiastic public meeting was held on the 20th Nov. at St. John's, Newfoundland, to raise a fund for the relief of sufferers by the War, under the presidency of Sir Henry McCallum. The Bishop of Newfoundland moved the first403 words
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Article582 1900-01-25 54 The attemps to censor all news with reference to the attitude of the I ape Dutch were never entirely successful, and now they have proved uttterly vain. It is seen that the position of our Centre and Western Armies is explained by the disaffection winch is rampant582 words
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76 1900-01-25 54 A telegram to Hongkong (nth inst.) says The Portuguese police at Lourenco Marques have stopped Portuguese recruits for the Boers on the frontier. In future no one will be allowed to cross the border without a permit from the Governor. The Times understands that the76 words
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Article72 1900-01-25 54 At the Assize Court yesterday Chiam Ah Heng was sentenced to death by the Chiet Justice for the wilful murder of a woman with whom he wished to co-habit. There were no extenuating circumstances, and a unanimous verdict of "guilty was returned by the jury. In response to72 words
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Article80 1900-01-25 54 A billiard match that has caused some interest at Tanglin was that between eight Sergeants and eight Privates of the K.O.R. the latter winning by five game to three Pte. Andrews beat Staff Sgt. Skinner (141) Pte. Thornton beat Sgt. Eaton (101) Corp. Garner beat Sgt. Keeley (126) Pte.80 words
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Article561 1900-01-25 54 (From Indian Papers.) London, Dec. 31st The German officers arrested on the steamer Bi'ndersratii, state that arm^ are being landed at Delagoa Bay for the Boersalso that a French liner lately brought in there two large guns from Madagascar consigned to the same destination. Dr. Leyds denies, and561 words
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Article157 1900-01-25 55 A Eurasian woman living at 109 Prinsep Street has been removed to the Hospital suffering from small-pox. A Malay has died at Ayer Gemuru, of this disease. Mr. Dunman has reported to the police that one of his tambies has been fraudulently collecting bill-money. $218 were received oy157 words
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Article192 1900-01-25 55 For a long time, says To-Day, the ships of the hina and East India squadron have been painted white for coolness in future they are to be painted Diack for economy. For more reasons than one it *ou!d be wiser to split the difference and192 words
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Article124 1900-01-25 55 Second Day's Racing. (By 1 elegrapn.) The second day of the meeting of the Penang Turt Club was held yesterday in excellent weather. Most of the races resulted in close finishes, and the ra ing was good. Asa surprise of the afternoon Orpheus, a rank outsider, won124 words
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Article206 1900-01-25 55 (Hongkong Daily Press.) London, 31st Dec. The Emperor William, in a ram to the King of Wurtemburg, hopes that the events of the last few days will strengthen the jonviction that Germany's honour and interests r.ust be protected on distant seas and that Germany must therefore be strong on206 words
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Article173 1900-01-25 55 tivostock is said to be the scene of consi- excitement From two to three thousand ere lodged in jail there at the date of <>t advices. It appears that every nan co m i n g to Vladivostock has to be pro- P^port costing X roubles.173 words
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Article213 1900-01-25 55 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillery. Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, 18th January, 1900. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing we ek Lieut. G. A. Derrick. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sergeant R. Risk. 2. Parades. Monday 22nd at213 words
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Article409 1900-01-25 55 Saturday, 27th January. 3 p.m. Parade at Drill Hall. Inspection of Equipment. 4 n Match to New Harbour. 530 Arrive, Read amp Orders, and dismiss. 10 Tattoo; roll call. Sunday 28th January. 5.45 a.m. Reveille. 6.45 Standing Gun Drill under Section Officers. 1 1 Church parade. 3.30409 words
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Article123 1900-01-25 55 Death of Two Doctors. The Kobe Chronicle of the Sth inst. reports. We learn that Dr. Baba, the member of the Medical Staff of the Plague Inspection Office who was infected by the plague, died at noon on the 2nd inst. Prior to his death, his123 words
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Article284 1900-01-25 55 The Royal Lancasters, Kings Own Regiment, has just received orders to hold itself n readiness to proceed home on being relieved by a native regiment from India. Mr. E. J. Roe, oftheF.M.S. Service, has resigned in consequence of his sight being greatly impaired. A crusade against284 words
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Article250 1900-01-25 55 A crowd of fully two hundred people were assembled at the ground at the back of the old gaol yesterday evening, to watch the very amusing efforts of the "cycle polo" novices who were out for practice under the lieutenancy of Mr. J. T. Matthews. The fun was250 words
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Article195 1900-01-25 55 Under the Lepers Ordinance the following trades are prohibited from being carried on by lepers. Baker, Butcher, Cook, and any Trade or ailing in which the person employed handles or comes in contact with articles of food or drink, drugs, medicines or tobacco in any form. Washerman, Tailor,195 words
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Article80 1900-01-25 55 A seriousfracas occurred yesterday evening on the S. S. Charterhouse, lying at the New Harbour Wharf, between some Hylam and Hokien coolies. As a result of the fight a Hylam named Yongßang Ching received a severe fracture of the skull and was removed to the hospital in80 words
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Article154 1900-01-25 55 The Kuo-iuen-pao announces two railway concessions to tho Belgian Syndicate, news of which reached us privately some days ago. The one represents a branch line from Lukaochow to th e west of Peking (which gate is not decided), and the other a line from Kai-fong in Houan154 words
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Article605 1900-01-25 55 How Time is Killed at Lalysmith. Ladysmith (undated). The following is a typical day of the siege ot Ladysmiih I awake at midnight with the words v Sons ot Satan in my ear. The Hoers are shelling the troopers of the Light Horse. Cuddling together on my605 words
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Article52 1900-01-25 55 We understand that the shares offered to the public in this Company have been considerably over-subscribed. Letters of allotment will be out shortly. The fact of over-subscription, is of itself sufficient answer to the attempts made to damage the prospects of the Company in one52 words
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Article1431 1900-01-25 56 {jvicqiiid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli. Juvenal. As many clear-sighted men can see, this South African campaign, so far from being a symptom of decadence in the Empire, is a God-given agency for its consolidation. Various foreign powers uphold their possessions outre-mer by copious subsidies1,431 words
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Article194 1900-01-25 56 IAHUARI Monthly MEDAL. The above competion resulted in a win for Mr. T. E. Earle with the good score of Si nett. Mr. A Kerr nearly caught the handicappers napping, being second with a nett score of 82. The course was in excellent condition, and there was194 words
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Article56 1900-01-25 56 On Friday before the Chief Justice, the charges against Fatima and Mah Mahkoon, criminal breach of trust, abetment of the same, and retaining stolen property, were beard. The jury found Fatiroa not guilty, »he was discharged. A verdict of guilty was returned in Mah iVlahkoon's case, and he56 words
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Article742 1900-01-25 56 Prize Distribution. A bright and pleasant gathering was that yesterday in the Lecture Hall of the Anglo-Chinese School, when pupils of the school, their parents and friends met to take part in the prize-giving ceremony. The hon'ble C. W. S. Kynnersley presided, Mrs. Kynnersley giving away the prizes,742 words
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Article39 1900-01-25 56 A Maohificimt Contribution. Mr. Yap Kvvan Sen#, Capitan China of Selangor, who arrived from China by the French Mail yesterday, has subscribed 810,000 to the S. A. \V. F. He leaves for Klang to-da)39 words
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Article34 1900-01-25 56 Owing to an accident which occurred to Mr. Justice Hyndraan Jones this morning, necessitating his enforced absence, the Conn', after a short period of waiting, was doted for busines* for the day.34 words
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Article432 1900-01-25 56 FORWARD If you take it altogether, from the time the show began, P'raps we ain't 'ad quite the better of the game For retreatin' an' withdrawin' isn't pleasant for a man. Never mind 'ow smartly 'c may do the same. 'Corse we wasn't fairly ready, an was very incom .plete,432 words
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Article240 1900-01-25 56 Via Batavia,) The Hague, Jan. 12th. From non-ofticia: sources it is known that the English at f he storming of Ladysmith suffered a los* Jan. 14th. The Swazis have invaded Transvaal territory. The Kaffirs fled to Sheba, some of these were killed. General French has established a camp240 words
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Article5585 1900-01-25 57 (Via Ceylon J Bombay, Jan. 5 A Central Xeus telegram 1 Kensburg, dated Thursday, states that the Boers from olesburg, about a thousand strong, attacked General French's left flank at five o'clock this morning, and met a determined resistance. They were compelled to retire dpon the Kopje position and5,585 words
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Article819 1900-01-25 58 The annual distribution of prizes was held at St. Joseph's Institution on Saturday, under the presidency of His Lordship Bishop Fee, resulting in the attendance of a large and fashionably dressed audience, in the spacious building in the rear of the Institution. At the end of this,819 words
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98 1900-01-25 58 Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones was the unlucky victim of a carriage accident this morning, necessitating absence from duty for perhaps a few days. Whilst taking his customary drive into town, one of the reins broke as he was coming along Orchard Road, and the98 words
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Article97 1900-01-25 58 A mural table with the following inscription has been erected on the south wall of St. Paul's Church, Kandy, in memory of the late Sir John F. Dickson, at one time Government Agent of the Central Province, and afterwards Colonial Secretary of the Straits97 words
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Article142 1900-01-25 58 The following is a copy of resolutions passed by the Singapore Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at the last meeting, and duly posted to Mrs. Shelford 1. That the Committee has learnt with great regret of the death of Mr. Thomas Shelford, C.M.G., who was142 words
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Article378 1900-01-25 58 1 Probables S. C. C. This match was played between the above teams last Saturday, the Probables" scoring a dec isive victory over their adversaries by five wickets and 128 runs. The Probables" who batted tirst, had 167 runs to their credit for the loss of five wickets. \V.378 words
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Article452 1900-01-25 59 Mr. E. 11. Merewether returned by the Mail on Saturday, and assumes the duties of Colonial Treasurer, which have been carried on by Mr. R. N. Bland. A nasty carriage accident occurred to Mr. H. K. Fisher, on Saturday. Driving with Mrs. Fisher, the horse fell452 words
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327 1900-01-25 59 j A shocking accident which has since j ended Fatally, occurred at the Marine Club shortly before midnight on Saturday, when Mr J. E.Carlson, fourth engineer of the 5. Recorder (telegraph ship), fell from tht^ lavatory window on the third storey, into the back327 words
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290 1900-01-25 59 STRAITS AND MALAYAN SOUTH AFRICAN WAR RELIEF FUND. Secomd List. Amount previously acknowledged S 7O on r O Singapore Volunteer Artillery Ist instalment -o 7 Go BoenTjhan Captain, Officers and Ship's Company H.M.S. Hermione Captain, Officers and Ship's Company H.M.S. Linnet 4O Go Boen Koen KhooSiok Wan J'°£ Seah Eu290 words
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Article95 1900-01-25 59 (By Telegram.) Again was the weather for the third day of the Penang Races favourable, the result being some excellent finishes. The winners were. The Larrikin Cup, handicap for subscription griffins i. Belmont 2 Bush Queen. The Penang Lt. Leger, an all horse handicap: 1. Chevalier; 2 Rosnaree.95 words
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Article120 1900-01-25 59 The Russian cruiser Pamyat Azova^ Captain Niedtrmiiler, arrived from Hongkong between eleven and twelve o'clock on Sunday morning, and exchanged the customary salute with the port. The Pamvat Azuva is an armoured cruiser of 0,675 tons 1 and carries altogether J2 guns, which in- dude120 words
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Article765 1900-01-25 59 The Emperor of China is reported to be in excellent health He is still a cipher, however, in Chinese politics. The Russian transport Tambov arrived from Port Arthur this morning, with passengers on their way to Odessa. This forenoon, Major General Dickson returned the official call765 words
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613 1900-01-25 59 Thb i6th Madras n.i. We now know that the Indian Battalion that is to come to Singapore is the 16th Madras Native Infantry, at present having its headquarters stationed at Berhamporc, with a detachment at Cuttack. 1 he battalion is historically styled Lane's, from the613 words
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163 1900-01-25 59 The Buddhist Delegates who visited the King of Siam last month in connection with the Buddhist relics there, arrived in Singapore yesterday, on the return purneyto Rangoon and Ceylon, for which places a start will be made on the first opportunity. On the arrival of163 words
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Article1146 1900-01-25 60 (By One Who Knew Him.) No one can read the telegrams from the front after our recent experiences without being more or less prepared for unpleasant tidings, and yet to find the name of a friend among the dead inflicts a shock for which no1,146 words
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Article690 1900-01-25 60 Hotbls Swept Away by a Landslip. Vessels Sunk at Anchor. Great Loss of Lue. (Da ily Telegraph Rome, Friday. A fearful disaster occured today at Amalfi, a winter resort on the Gulf oi Salerno. A large number of English and foreign visitors frequent the place and690 words
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Article42 1900-01-25 60 At the Assize yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Tan Khong Yong, charged with forgery, using false documents and giving false evieence, was discharged. Awang bin Abbas, on trial for murder, and culpable homicide not amounting to murder was also discharged.42 words
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Article38 1900-01-25 60 Yokohama is to have a Bankers' clearing house at last. H. M. S. Centurion arrived at Hongkong on the 14th trom Labuan. She did not visit Sandakan and she had nothing to > do with the Mat Salldi troubles.38 words
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Article352 1900-01-25 60 Last night, the first performance by the Konorah Company was given in the Town Hall, before a fashionable, numerous and thoroughly appreciative audience. For a space of two hours, mystery and magic filled the air, and many difficult problems (not to be found in Euclid)352 words
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Article285 1900-01-25 60 1. Now let the cry, To Arms To Arms! Cio ringing round the world And switt a wave-wide Empire swarms Round Battleflag unfurled Wherevei glitters Britain's might, Or Britain's banner Hies, Leap up mailed myriads with the light < )f manhood in their eyes C ailing from farmstead,285 words
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Article145 1900-01-25 60 As the result of a quarrel on Friday, a Macao committed a murderous assault on a companion with a parang. The victim was so badly injured that he had to be speedily removed to the hospital. A Chinaman was arrested on Saturday, for passing a forged $10 note145 words
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Article190 1900-01-25 60 Java papers contain some account of the alarming earthquake at Soekaboemi. Preanger, Java, of which rumours have been current here before. The Bode gives a telephone message from the place itself, i n which it is said that the accounts previously sent were exaggerated. The damage was190 words
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Article302 1900-01-25 60 We have received, from the able and erudite author and compiler, a copy o: the third volume of that wonderful work Mesny y s Chinese Miscellany, whose val ie is only to be adequately appreciated by those who already know or desire to know "Things Chinese" in302 words
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Article306 1900-01-25 60 A Malay is reported to be suffering from small-pox at 10 Sumbawa Road. The house in question has been in quarantine for two or three weeks. A Hylam living at 172 Arab Street reports that his cashier recently absconded after collecting goods about the town, to the value306 words
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Article551 1900-01-25 61 (China Express Cortes During my stay in Sumatra, and also in Penang» 1 made it my object to ascertain what was being done at Pulo Way (or Weh). The island i s Mtuated at the entrance to the Straits of Malacca, ibout thirty miles off Acheen Head— the551 words
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Article599 1900-01-25 61 Rangoon, Jan. 1 1 til.— Details of the Mounted Infantry proceeding from the Mandalay District to South Africa are now published. In all 2co men go from the 2nd Essex and 2nd Durham Light Infantry. Major Cruickshank, 2nd Essex Regiment commands the Mounted Infantry. The 2nd Essex company,599 words
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Article725 1900-01-25 61 The P. O. s.s. Massilia will leave with the mails ior Europe at 8 a.m. on Friday next, the 26th inst. His Honour Sir Alex. Swettenham will be at home at Government House next Saturday, the 27th inst., at 4.30 p.m. The Masonic Club is arranging725 words
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Article201 1900-01-25 61 THE STRAITS CHINESE MAGAZINE. The December number contains some nteresting reading, the chief place being taken perhaps by the paper of Mr. W. J. Napier on The application of English law to Asiatic Races (with special reference to the Chinese)." Although a legal subject the paper is general in its201 words
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Article375 1900-01-25 61 "King's Own" Regt. v. S. C. C. ll is probable that yesterday evening was the last time we shall seethe 'King's Own" play on the Cricket Club Ground, as they are shortly bound Home. They will be greatly missed on the Football field and in our opinion there375 words
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Article283 1900-01-25 61 Private Morrow, 2nd Mack Watch, Highland Brigade, in a letter from De Aar camp, dated Nov 20, gives an example of gross inhumanity on the part of the Boers. He says I was patrolling last night. It was an awful night of thunder and rain. We were going283 words
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Article773 1900-01-25 61 No. XXVI. Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Reith. This week has been uneventful, almost dull, in Scotland. Our gallant boys have gone to the field, many of them have arrived, and we are waiting with some anxiety, tempered with small773 words
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Article71 1900-01-25 61 Lim Kai Hoo. the Chinaman who was charged on extradition with escaping from legal custody in one of the penil settlements in the Netherlands Indies' whilst undergoing a sentence of 10 years for coin, ing, and who has been remanded on several previous occasions, was to-day discharged,71 words
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Article373 1900-01-25 62 (Shanghai Mercury.) It cannot be gainsaid that, in refusing to acquiesce in the repeated request of the Chinese Government for permission to establish a consulate at Hongkong, the Government of that colony has adopted a very wise policy. The Chinese were induced to emigrate bag and baggage to373 words
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Article183 1900-01-25 62 The Jiji Shimbo draws a lesson as to the value *>\ sea-power from the story of the South African War. No country in the world, it says, except Kn^land, could possibly undertake the feat of sending a hundred thousand men to fi^ht in a land six183 words
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Article400 1900-01-25 62 (China Mail.) Colombo January 17. The soldiers composing the Highland Brigade with Lord Methuen's Column, the 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch,) 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, Ist Highland Light Infantry, Ist Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and Ist Gordon Highlanders, refuse absolutely to salute Lieutenant-General Lord [The conduct of the. High400 words
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Article34 1900-01-25 62 The Agents of the above Company forward to us the following telegram, received to-day from Jelebu 11 Lode No. i at 160 feet level east has made again. Prospects are good."34 words
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Article201 1900-01-25 62 A very funny incident was witnessed the other day by a good ma«y people in front of the Hotel de TEurope bar. A British blue-jacket was coming slowly along the road, quietly smoking his pipe, when two big foreigners walked past him, turning their heads as they did201 words
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Article69 1900-01-25 62 The following are the correct names of the Ceylon Delegates who were presented to the King of Siam at Bangkok. A. Saranankara High Priest. S. Medankara A. Ratanajoti 1. Katanapala T. Silanande H. Silaratana Lay Delegate W. A. de Silva, J. P. His Majesty gave the69 words
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Article297 1900-01-25 62 Two KliflgS were the other day fined $15 each for twisting the tail^ ot their Bullocks.— Pol let Item Truly the ways of the White Man are strange i" the Land of the East, Where he treats a beast like a woman and sometimes,297 words
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Article120 1900-01-25 62 Mr. Justice Hyndman Jcnes is still unable to resume his Court duties, and, in all probability, he will not sit again until Monday. c notice among the names of those who have been accepted in Ceylon for the Imperial Yeomanry that of Mr. C. N. Maxwell. This is120 words
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Article112 1900-01-25 62 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, ommandant Singapore Volunteer Artillery. Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, 24th January, 1900. 1. It is notified that the undermentioned gentleman has become an Honorary Member of the S. V. A.— John Carroll, Esq. 2. With reference to Corps112 words
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Article231 1900-01-25 62 (Daily Press.) London, iOth January. It is reported that a new Naval Brigade, consisting of 720 men, eight 4.7 guns, 24 Maxims and ten twelve-pounder will be formed next month and despatched to the front Dysentery is very rife at Ladysmith. Reuters correspondent at Pretoria, 14th instant* says231 words
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Article111 1900-01-25 62 'January 24 Tin $69. Gainbier 8. dc. Cube No. 1 13.25 Pepper, Ulack Spore) 29] do. White, (Fair L/W—s% „46 Nutmegs iios io the H>..i 62 do. (80s to the Ib) So. Mace (Banda) 92. Cloves (Arnboina) 32. Liberian Cot Tee 20. Tapioca, small ptarl (hair quality) 7.93 do.111 words
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Advertisement93 1900-01-25 62 <M W wmf MB BKi Explosives Co., Ltd. MANUFACTURERS OF Dynamite, H Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, a y AND Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives, being all manu factured in Great Britain, are made to i>ass the high standard of safety and purity tests imposed by the British Government and are,93 words
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Advertisement333 1900-01-25 62 RAFFLES HOTEL. New Main Building GRAND MARBLE DINING SALOON To Seat 500 Guests. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS FOR PARTIES Electric Light throughout the Hotel. Electric Fans in all the Public Rooms Guest Nights WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS EVERY COMFORT GUARANTEED. Billiard Room in Separate Block FITTED UP WITH FOUR ENGLISH TABLES, By333 words
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Article27 1900-01-25 63 Portugal Holds On to Her Possessions. Portugal has declared that she will neither sell, cede nor lease any of her colonial possessions.27 words
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Article21 1900-01-25 63 Martial Law in the West. Sir Alfred Milner has proclaimed martial aw in the districts of Philipstown and Honetown.21 words
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Article19 1900-01-25 63 An Engagement On Monday. Very heavy artillery firing was heard on Monday in the direction of Springfield.19 words
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Article51 1900-01-25 63 Alleged Probable Withdrawal. There are various reports that the Free Staters desire to end the war. It is >tated that at a Council recently held it Bloemfontein, it was declared that if the British did not attack by the 1 7th instant terday) the Free Staters would51 words
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Article44 1900-01-25 63 THE BUNDESRATH AFFAIR. The Vessel to be Released. Jhe Bundesrath is to be released immediately, and Great Britain will have to a heavy indemnity, besides deeply irri:ating Germany. The Australian Contingents. Departure of New South Wales Troops The Sydney contingent has sailtd amid enthusiasm.44 words
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Article87 1900-01-25 63 The Engagement near Rendsburg. The British losses at Rendsburg on the sth are seven killed and six wounded. Capt. Michael Harrison Orr, of the YorkMres, is dangerously wounded. i'he Boer^ lost 21 killed and about 50 wounded. apt. Orr served during the Nile Expedition n 1884-S5 with87 words
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Article65 1900-01-25 63 BULLER'S LEFT ADVANCE. Smart Cavalry Operation by Dundonald The Boers Surprised. The Times correspondent, telegraphing rom Spearman's Farm on the 17th instant, ays that a force marched westward on the 10th inst. [Wednesday] under Major- ral Lord Dundonald and occupied the nils above Potgieter'a Drift in dashing style,65 words
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Article14 1900-01-25 63 Lytteltons Brigade Crosses Yesterday Lyttelton's Brigade crossed the Tugela I ly14 words
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Article38 1900-01-25 63 Warren's Division Advances. Position Two Miles Beyond River. Charles Warren's force crossed the near Wagondrift, with all arms, in of a hot and heavy fire, and effected a sfactory lodgment two miles further, ds SnroenkoD38 words
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Article30 1900-01-25 63 (Later.) A Boer Position Five Miles Off. hades Warren hopes to be able to neray's position, which is situated 3 t" his right front and is being ntrenched.30 words
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Article16 1900-01-25 63 General Macdonald Arrives. 1 <J »«ul Hector Macdonald has I rr '^'l at Capetown.16 words
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Article46 1900-01-25 63 BULLER S ADVANCE. A Spirited General Order." Relieve Ladysmith Comrades. No Turning Back. ;;ral Buller has issued a spirited jo the troop s that they are going to «>w comrades at Ladysmith, and "tore will be no turning back. are well and confident. >**», January roth, rooo.46 words
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Article22 1900-01-25 63 MORE ARTILLERY FOR SOUTH AFRICA. Twelve Batteries to Sail. Twelve batteries and 3,710 men will embark for the Cape within the week.22 words
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Article43 1900-01-25 63 A Reconnaissance by Methuen. The Highland Brigade in Action. General Lord Methuen has made a fresh reconnaissance of all arms on the 17th. The Highlanders advanced up the river and drove the enemy to the bush by long range volleys.43 words
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Article22 1900-01-25 63 Lyddite Does its Work Well. The big guns have shattered the face o^ the enemy's position with lyddite. (Later.)22 words
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Article28 1900-01-25 63 Dundonald Defeats a Boer Force. General Lord Dundonald attacked and defeated a Boer force on Wednesday at Acton Homes, after being reinforced by28 words
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Article21 1900-01-25 63 A Field Cornet and twenty Boers were killed, fifteen being captured. The British had two killed and two wounded.21 words
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Article37 1900-01-25 63 An Extended Front. The Boer position extends for six miles in a westerley direction, along the line of kopjes opposite Potgieterfl Drift. The en. trenchments extend for several miles back London, 20th January foot).37 words
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Article30 1900-01-25 63 Over Six Thousand Six Hundred. Reuters correspondent at Rensburg states that the enemy's total losses since the beginning of the campaign may reliably be estimated at 6,625.30 words
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Article81 1900-01-25 63 A War Correspondent Dead. The well-known correspondent of the Daily Mail, Mr. G. W. Steevens, has died of enteric fever at Ladysmith. Quiet at Ladysmith. Reuters agency states ihat on the i ;th inst. affairs were quietat Ladysmith, and that the situation was unchanged. There was very little81 words
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Article18 1900-01-25 63 Mobilises at Aldershot. The Eighth Division has been ordered to mobilise at Aldershot immediately. 418 words
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Article64 1900-01-25 63 A Ministerial Statement in the Reichstag. Baron yon Biilovv, the German Foreign Minister, has informed the Reichstag that Britain had promised ample compensation and satisfaction for the seizures of German vessels. No more German mail steamers would be detained on mere suspicion. The Minister expressed his64 words
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Article33 1900-01-25 63 The Cameron Highlanders, now in Kgypt, have been ordered to the Cape. The Imperial Volunteers. A second contingent of the City of London Regiment of Volunteers has sailed for South Africa.33 words
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Article56 1900-01-25 63 A second contingent of Xew Zealand Volunteers has left Wellington for South Africa. A Patriotic Speech. The Premier of New Zealand on that occasion made a speech in which he declared that if occasion arose, every man in New Zealand capable of bearing arms would volunteer56 words
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Article29 1900-01-25 63 Our troops captured ridge after ridge for about three miles, bivouacking on the ground gained. Main Position Next. The main position is however still in front.29 words
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Article12 1900-01-25 63 Ihe number of casualties was not ascertained. (Later.)12 words
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71 1900-01-25 63 The Casualties. General Buller wires that eleven officers and 279 men were wounded in the action of the 20th at Yenterspruit, which is a stream between the Tugela and Acton Homes. Warren Still Fighting. Reuters Agent at Spearman's Camp, wiring on Sunday morning, (21st) states that71 words
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Article42 1900-01-25 63 THE EMPEROR OF CHINA. ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE. Seeking Sanctuary at the British Legation. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Jan. 23rd, 10.14 am It is rumoured in Peking that the Emperor has attempted to escape to the British Legation.42 words
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Article77 1900-01-25 63 I SUNDAY'S OPERATIONS. The Engagement on the Venterspruit. Two Miles Forward. "Substantial Progress." General Buller telegraphs fromwSpearman'a Camp last Sunday evening to the effect that Sir Charles Warren had been engaged all day. chiefly on the left, which had swung forward a couple of miles. The ground is77 words
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Article69 1900-01-25 63 Engagement Began at Dawn. Reuters Agent, wiring from Spearman's Camp on the evening of the 21st (Sunday), states that the enemy were firing irregularly all night (Saturday 20th), and opened with a still fire at daybreak (on Sunday). Our Guns Early in Action. The artillery, who slept69 words
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Article22 1900-01-25 63 There was fighting all day, resulting in the capture of two more positions. London, Jjrd 7 annary, igoo.22 words
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Article35 1900-01-25 63 CHOU-HAN RELEASED. Direct Intervention of the Empress Dowager. to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong. Jan. 23rd, 4.50 p. Ihe Empress Dowager has ordered the Governor of Hunan to release Chou-han, now imprisoned at Changsha.35 words
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Article63 1900-01-25 63 L Reasons for His Appointment to Canton. Railway Promotion. Defence Against French Hostility. Capture of Kang-Yu-Wei. It is stated that the reason for Li Hung Chang's appointment if to raise money for the Empress, to construct lines to Kangyi, to defend Kwangtung and Kwangsi against the French.63 words
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Article55 1900-01-25 63 Sunday's Casualties. The casualties in Hart's Brigade on the 21st (Sunday), include Capt. Charles Ryall, of the 2nd West Yorkshires, and five men killed. Captain Donald Maclachlan, of the Ist Inniskillings, Lieut. C. G. W. Andrews, of the Ist Border Regiment, Lieut. Barlow of the West Yorkshires,55 words
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Article52 1900-01-25 63 The Apathy of the Continental Powers." It is reported that Pretoria is much perturbed and bitterly disappointed at the apparent apathy of the Continental powers. Sickness at Ladysmith. The mortality from dysentery and enteric fever at Ladysmith has averaged ten daify. There were 113 serious cases on the52 words
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Article48 1900-01-25 63 What Long Tom Did, or Didn't. A Boer despatch states that shells from 1 Long Tom IJ have smashed the quarters occupied by Sir George White and Sir Archibald Hunter on the 22nd. Not Known." It is not known if anyone has been kille J.48 words
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Article30 1900-01-25 63 Current on the Berlin Bourse," A rumour of the defeat of General Buller was current on the Berlin Bourse. Very Likely The War Office discredits the rumour.30 words
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Article68 1900-01-25 63 The Left Flank Fighting. A Boer despatch from Ladysmith, datei 22nd, says that a battle has been raging since Saturday between the Boers under Pretorius and 6,000 British. Fighting was in full swing at Spionskop. Boer Reinforcements. The Boers under Botha and Cronje have Steyn in Front.68 words
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Article400 1900-01-25 64 JANUARY 24th, 1900. Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Path Oi ?t Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £i Nominal. 2,000,000 4U.23" *99,875 LA N Deferred. £s I f Zi Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 f 4l6 unissued Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 35.000 25,000 250400 words
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Miscellaneous730 1900-01-25 64 CLEARANCES. January iy, Ulysses, Brit, str., Brown, for Amsterdam, via ports. 'January 18. A. Apcar, Brit, str., Fey, for Hongkong. Glenfalloch, Brit, str., Peters, for Penang. Sbang Lbong, Brit, str.. Sharp, for Penang and Rangoon. Breid, Nor. str., Johanessen, for Sadong. Dart, Brit, str., Clarke, for Kobe. Sri Pontianak, Dut.730 words
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Miscellaneous1135 1900-01-25 64 VESSELS IN POKI. Mer.-of.Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Whoa INNET Brit. g:.b. f 756 Smythe Dec. 29 Sarawak Station. Pamyat Azova Rus. cruiser. 6,000 N'deimiller Jan. 22 Hongkong Other Vessels Flaes Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Amhbrst Bnt. 108 Mellor Jan. 24 Klang Wee Bin1,135 words
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