The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 26 April 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1900-04-26 253 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 26th, 1900. No. 66518 words
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Article289 1900-04-26 253 HADING ARTICLI Keppci Harbour, 253 Roberts, Military Censor, 253 Welcome to the Terrible," 25.^ 11 Pauvre Kou," 254 I Plan of Campaign, 254 .Vkins in Hon^kony, 254 irking and the Oueen'^ Hirthday, 254 The Plan Developing, 254 Jaw-, of the Vice, 254 R.T Nk VS Tale of the S289 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article105 1900-04-26 253 On 17th instant, at St. George's Church, Penanjj, by the Rev. W. H C. Ounkerley, Colonial -haj Mabel Adelaide, second daughter of L. Crane, Singapore, to Alexander vV. Geekik, eldest son of A. Geekie, Coupar Angus, Scotland. M( Arthlr-Tait.— At athcart United Presbyterian Church, on 12th April, by the105 words
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Obituary41 1900-04-26 253 At his quarters, Government Out-door Dispensary, V ictoria Street, on the iSih instant, William Reynold Angus, Resident Medical Officer. Aged 47 years.— Penang and Sydney papers Please copy. Suddenly, at Vienna, on the lQth instant. B. DaIMAMV, formerly of Singapore.41 words
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Article85 1900-04-26 253 (Corrected up to April 25). On London. Bank 4 m/s I l ll ijt demand i/ii| Private credits 3 m/s J /°,V documents 3 m/s 2/0^ credits 6 m/s 2 /°fV France, demand 247] Germany, demand 2oo 4 5 India, T. T 1471 Hongkong, demand dis. Yokohama, demand.. 4%85 words
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Article107 1900-04-26 253 (April 25.; I'm $80.25 Gambier 7.^0 dc. Cube No. 1 13. Pepper, f-'lack i>'pore) 30.50 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 45/ Nutmegs iigj Id the Ib.) 62. do. (80s to the I b) 80. Mace (Banda) 92. Cloves (Amboina) 32. Liberian Cotfee 20. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 650 do.107 words
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Article, Illustration553 1900-04-26 253 lleic Hikil t!>? Prrcs the Tropic's right maintain I tawed Lv influence and unbribed by gain; W patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, A to Hdijrion, Loyalty, and law. (April icjth.) WE are glad to see that our little suggestion as to the character of the ceremony of553 words
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Article373 1900-04-26 253 Lord ROBERTS, as a commentator on the despatches of Divis onal Generals, including those of Sir Reuvers Blller, says a number of very plain things. We Ventured to do much the same, giving as definitely as possible chapter and verse in the way of reasons, at th'i373 words
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Article336 1900-04-26 253 THERE is no means oi precisely knowing when H. M. S. Terrible^ Capt. Percy SCOTT, c.b., in command] will arrive at Singapore from Durban. The cruiser left the South African port on or about the 28th March and a: a normal rate of steaming she336 words
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Page 253 Advertisements
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Advertisement62 1900-04-26 253 The Singapore and Straits DIRECTORY 'i''};iK< of Sihoapobb, Penan *OVINCB WII.U^LEY MALACCA; th 1 \l W STATES: PERAK. SSLAJTOOB bilam and Pahan.;, Labuan N hiu Borneo, Sarawak. Deli and adjoining proTincet, Saicon Dutch) Borneo, Kiouw ;»n<l DspshI >1 \M WITH AN A P P END J X Urg< unoant al62 words
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Page 253 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous207 1900-04-26 253 THE WEEK The mail from Europe o[ March 30th was brought by the Coromand r ei on Sunday, and letters two days later by the Hamburg this morning. The mail of April 6th is due by tin* Salazie on Monday next. I his homeward mail is carried by the arra207 words
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Article597 1900-04-26 254 (April 23rd.) THE general sense of movement, in the references in to-day's telegrams relating to the South African campaign, will come as 3 relief from the apparent inertia, tempered by untoward incident, of the three weeks previous. To arrive at a simple understanding of the situation597 words
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Article226 1900-04-26 254 The best rejoinder to the strange editorial effusion in yesterday's issue of another local journal is to invite attention to the report of the proceeding's yesterday afternoon in connection with the naming of Keppel Harbour, and to the list of persons present, which would have been greatly augmented226 words
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Article393 1900-04-26 254 When we remember the melancholy nincompoopery that marked the endeavour to run the now long defunct Soldiers and Sailors Home as a goody, goody-cum-ginger-pop establishment it is refreshing to turn to the virile commonsense of Hongkong. Let us quote there need be no comment the following, from393 words
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355 1900-04-26 254 The fate of Mafeking is perhaps not so precarious as we all long have thought. It seems, from what we now know, to be holding out per programme, a* terrible cost though that be in the privation of food and restful sleep, not to speak355 words
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Article394 1900-04-26 254 In continuation ot our observations yesterday as to the position in the East Free State, very unpromising for the Boers committed so far south from their bases near Ladybrand, we have merely to say that to-day's wire, whatever its authority, goes to corroborate our forecast. Putting aside394 words
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Article409 1900-04-26 254 (April 25th.) We presumed several days ago to ex plain what we thought would be the plan of dealing with the considerable Boer forces that that have ventured southwards again after the Kooroo-spruit ambuscade of Broadwood's convoy, and the capture of a British detachment near409 words
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Article19 1900-04-26 254 The usual Monthly Medal Competition for men will take place on Saturday next, the in<=t19 words
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Article108 1900-04-26 254 Some days ago, a coolie went to a shop at 489 Boat Quay kept by a Chinaman and presented an order purporting to come from his towkay for twenty bags of rice value §140. Afterwards the chop was found to be forged. Since then the coolie has108 words
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Article398 1900-04-26 254 The Biggarsberg range of hills in Nital, where the LJoers are reported lo be making an ehort to resist General Bailer's advance, is a distinct spur of the Drakensbtrg mountains, forming the most northerly of four ranges which spread over Nat from the Orange Free State border.398 words
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Article2427 1900-04-26 255 IN TOWN." Amateur Performance at the Town Hall. The promotors of amateur theatricals in Singapore have once more bestirred themselves and placed before their friends and the public a popular Musical Comedy, with full chorus and orchestra, and all the stage effects that the limited accommodation of the Town Hall2,427 words
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Article76 1900-04-26 255 A lady met her rctor in great distress the other day. I fear," she said, that we must expect the worst from Mafeking.'' M Indeed! exclaimed the astonished clergyman. "Yes, yes," she cried; 14 Baden-Powell has telegraphed Going i Wrong No, going strong,' corrected the vicar. 11 Ah,"76 words
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Article126 1900-04-26 255 A corespondent of The Hospital Nursing Mirror from Cape Town, who lias had a chat with Miss Young, one of the last to leave Johannesburg, where she was matron ol the hospital when the war broke oof,u f says Miss Young, in conclusion, mentioned the following incident126 words
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Article1045 1900-04-26 255 The following biographical notice appears in Men and Women of the Time The Duke of Argyll, His Grace George Douglas Campbell, k.g., k.t., p.c, only surviving son o* the seventh duke, was born at Ardincaple Castle, Dumbartonshire, in 1823, and, before he had succeeded his1,045 words
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Article717 1900-04-26 256 At Hongkong during the twenty-four hours ending nth April, three new cases cf plague were reported, and three deaths A Kling states that he was robbed of S7O whilst asleep in the five foot way last right. A Tcochew. living in Balestier-rd says his brother who717 words
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Article197 1900-04-26 256 Opium Ordinance Amendment's Bill. To the Editor. Dear Sir, I see from the local papers (my first intimation), that some amendments are being proposed to the already ambiguous Opium Ordinance. Some lengthy arguments have also been advanced in favour of standardisation etc., but fears have been expressed that this197 words
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Article141 1900-04-26 256 A Tamil and his family who came down from Kuala Lumpor by the Sa/>/>/io yesterday, have a sad tale to tell. \Vhen about to dis-embark the husband put a steel trunk, containing property worth $(>oo, in a sampan, with his son. Before he could get141 words
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Article259 1900-04-26 256 (Lv and Mactagg Since our last report, our market has been closed tor the li.istqj holidays, .inj there is a little ov no business to report. Banks "Hongkong and Shanghais arc quiet at Marine Insurances .—China Traders are wanted at $54. There are buyers of l T259 words
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Article95 1900-04-26 256 Ihk Pbimng Member: The Chamber Declines to Nominate. We understand that the Government lias received a telegram from Penang this morning stating that the Penang Chamber of Commerce has declined to nominate any gentlemen for nomination by the Administrator as a member of Council in place of Dr.95 words
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Article81 1900-04-26 256 Bishop Wai sham How tells thi< Canon B was on a voyage to Egypt in ;i Cunard steamer, and on Sunday, in the Ba) A Biscay, he undettook to hold a servi< He read one of the sentences, and said, Dearly beloved brethn n, the Scriplure81 words
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Article142 1900-04-26 256 11 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." AH communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press,142 words
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Article, Illustration399 1900-04-26 256 By H. Bristuw. I Black (7 pieces). i White to play and mate in two moves. Problem No. 235. By Piom Noik." (From the "Daily Telegraph.") Black (7 nieces). While to piny and mate in two moves. Game No. 219. The following game played at the 1592399 words
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Article376 1900-04-26 256 Hastings recently scored another notewortk victory by defeating a visiting team of S y Metropolitan players at Hastings, by ci K ht to f The championship of the City of London D l was again won this year by Mr. T. F Law with 14*-, out of a376 words
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Article55 1900-04-26 256 The case of the Crown v. Thaddeus Pau l' a Crown suit to recover certain lands at Tanjong Katong, as reported in terday's issue of the Free Press t has beer. adjourned to Tuesday next, the 24th inst The hearing occupied the whole of yesterday afternoon and much55 words
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Article337 1900-04-26 256 MAY MAX AND WOMAN BE FRIENDS Platonic friendship is the subject oi a symposium in the March number of the Lady's Reg Lady Violet Beauchitnp strongly believes in the possibility and the reality of this "bond o< mutual sympathetic interest." as <^ood and nece^^iry for man and for woman. l«.337 words
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Article189 1900-04-26 256 Fifty tons of candy have been st;nt tc I in the Philippine Islands by the commissar) partment of the army during the last three months* and iar^e amounts to the soldiers in Cuba and Puerto Rico. This is done upon the advi< c oi he medical, as189 words
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Article1203 1900-04-26 257 Feb. 28th 1900. Foreign politics are at present like the proverbial still waters. They may be deep there may be treacherous springs below, but at least the surface is smooth. On the other hand internal matters are being brought to light which show how the German Government1,203 words
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Article285 1900-04-26 257 Dr. Ludwifl Mach has (says Engineering successfully alloyed aluminum with magnesium, and thereby obtained a compound which can be worked like brass, and which is lighter still than .luminum. These two metals are fitted for union, Their densities are Magnesium. 1*75 aluminum, 2*75 they both melt285 words
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Article353 1900-04-26 257 By the last mail from India there arrived at this office the following communication. Whether genuine or not, it is too good a specimen of Babu English to be thrown into the waste-paper basket Calcutta. November 16th, 1899. Honoured and most respectful Editor, 1 1 reading contmously with353 words
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466 1900-04-26 257 H, M. S. Linnet (Capt. Smythe) with the Hon. Sir Henry Keppel, Admiral of the Fleet, arrived this morning from Sandakan, about 8 a.m. The Administrator went aboard and met the Admiral, who prefers remaining on board to undergoing the fatigue of landing and re-embarking466 words
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Article222 1900-04-26 257 We regret to announce the death, which occurred last night, of Mr. \V^R. Angus, Apothecary in charge of the Government Maternity Hospital and Out-door Dispensary. Mr. Angus was one of the senior Apothecaries in the Government Medical Department he had been educated at Raffles' School, and222 words
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Article104 1900-04-26 257 H. M. S. Pique i Capt. Reynolds, the* Iphigenia s relief on the China Station, arrived at an early hour this morning from Plymouth, having left there on March 14th. The Pique is a steel sheathed second-class cruiser of 2,640 tons and was built at104 words
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Article709 1900-04-26 257 H.M.S. Rattler, Capt. Hon. Hardinge left homewards at six o'clock last evening We hear that H.M.S. Victorious, homeward bound, is to meet her relief, the Goliath, at Malta. The Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. has declared an interim bonus of 20% for the year 1899709 words
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Article1236 1900-04-26 258 KEPPEL HARBOUR." The Naming Ceremony. H.M.S. Linnet, with Admiral Keppel on board got under weigh punctually at 3 30 yesterday afternoon, followed by H.M.S Rattler both vessels flew large white ensigns at all the mast-heads. The Colonial steamer Sea Belle followed, flying the Colonial flag?. After them came a long1,236 words
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Article102 1900-04-26 258 NOMIMII lOR THE LIGISLATIVI CoiNCII.. A special general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held in the Exchange Rooms, at 2 p.m. to-day, to elect a nominee for appointment on the Legislative Council, vice Mr. G. S. Murray, re a. There were present Mr.T. E.Earle,102 words
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Article85 1900-04-26 258 THE LATE MR. C. DALM ANN. The news of the death of Mr. C. Dalmann, senior partner of Dalmann I o. at Vienna yesterday, will be received with i egret by many in Singapore. Mr. Dalmann, who came herein rS;;, and may thus he counted amoif one of the H85 words
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Article159 1900-04-26 258 l'he Munchener Neueste Nachrichten learns from its correspondent at Budapest, who claims to have received the details from an official of the Court of Turkey on h> passage through Budapest, that "the German Colonial policy is about to be developed considerably. The first step will consist in159 words
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Article163 1900-04-26 258 It is recalled that on tho eve of his departure for South Africa, Lord Roberts received a letter written in a boyish hand, and signed with the Christian names of three children of evidently the same family. The surname of the family was not given,163 words
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Article77 1900-04-26 258 At Hong Teck Chye's yesterday there was a large sale of freehold and leasehold lands and houses on the Bukit Timah-road at about the 4th mile, formerly belonging to the estate of Chua Lam. The total area sold was over 500 acres, with a brick house and77 words
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Article105 1900-04-26 258 Yesterday afternoon, Frank Heineman, an American, pleaded guilty to stealing a nickel watch, a locket and a pair of silver links, the property of a Dutchman named Johannis Maganaar. Prisoner said he was a U. S. Volunteer, and had recently served out his time with105 words
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Article266 1900-04-26 258 Mr. A. Ogilvie, of the S.c. Saint Kilda lying at Tanjong Pagar, reports the theft of a watch valued at $50, and a small nickel-plated clock from his cabin last night. A Malay gambling informer of OSS Gaylan g-rd. states on Wednesday he was assaulted b) four Javanese266 words
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Article326 1900-04-26 258 Annual Inspection To-Morrow. Members oi the S.V.A. art- reminded of the Annual Inspection, which takes place to-morrow, and which must be attended by every member. The only possible exception is in the case of a member having previously obtained leave of absence on a written application, or326 words
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Article405 1900-04-26 258 The inside track was again used thii morning, the course proper still being toe heavy for exercise. The wet weather doe^ not appear to be doing the inside track any harm and on the other hand it is givin the racing track a beneficial rest. however, to see405 words
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Article428 1900-04-26 258 An unknown poet, or, at least, ci is known only by the initials, L. J. 0. B has written what (says the Times of India) may b,- called justly the best poem that the war in South Africa has inspired yet The poem was printed in The T(428 words
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Article3336 1900-04-26 259 An Officer's Graphic Letter. A friend sends us a letter written by his brother, a young officer with Buller's force, who got his "baptism of fire" at Vaalkranlz, to the east of Potgieters Drift. It is a capital letter and well worth reading No. 4 Stationary3,336 words
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Article186 1900-04-26 259 Corps Orders by L aptain W. G. St. Clair, Ag. Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillery, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, ***** April, 1900. 1. Lka\ b: I it is notified that the undermentioned have been granted leave of absence as stated against their names Capt. C. J.186 words
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Article36 1900-04-26 259 The S.V.K. will parade on Monday, We.l: day, and Friday at the S.V.A. Drill Hall at -.is p.m. lor Squad and Company Drill. By Order G. Ti \CKE, Cal'T. R.0.A., Ag. Adjutant. S.V.A.36 words
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Article220 1900-04-26 259 A Signal Gun to be Fired. It is communicated from the (JoloniiJ 1 Secretariat thai arrangements have no^v been made for the arrival of the German Mail Steamers to be signalled by the h'ri.:g of a gun, both at Penang and at Singapore. It is satisfactory that220 words
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Article159 1900-04-26 259 Mr. R. Bland is appointed acting Resident Councillor, Malacca, Mr. J. <i. Anthonisz acting as Inspector General of Prisons, in addition to his own dutiesMr C G. de Rougemont acts as second assistant Colonial Secretary, vice Mr. M. S. H. McArthur, seconded for service in Selangor. "He relieve>159 words
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Article788 1900-04-26 260 The British India steamer Palitana left Manila yesterday afternoon and is due here on Wednesday next. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Cowan, of Pulau Bukom, is in Lord Lathom's Corps of Rough Riders, a branch of the Imperial Yeomanry, which ha- now gone to South788 words
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Article1229 1900-04-26 260 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli. Juvenal. France is uneasy in her mind. This is nothing unusual with the good lady— cerise de nerfs is never far off. England's successes in the Transvaal are the cause of her present nervousness. Having polished off Kruger and1,229 words
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Article214 1900-04-26 260 I President Steyn addressing I lie burghers at KrOotutmd concluded by saying that the British would not be able to continue the war much longer. 1 Ex We say that the word that is spoken in jest maj as often as not come true And to make214 words
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Article223 1900-04-26 260 H. M. S. TERRIBLE." In anticipation of the arrival at Singapore of H. M. S. Terrible a Provisional Committee consisting of Col. Pennefather (chair, man) Honbles \V. J. Napier and C. \V. Laird, A. Gentle Esq., President of the Municipality, Capt. St. Clair, S.V.A., and Mr, E. C. Ellis, met223 words
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Article372 1900-04-26 260 It would be useless to disguise the fact that a great many politicians, and these by no means the worst informed, have lately convinced them' selves that the present Parliament is very nea its end, and that the year will not pass withou a Dissolution. The actual372 words
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Article39 1900-04-26 260 To suit the convenience of many members it is arranged that additional drills will also be held at the S. V A. Drill Hall or. Tuesday and Thursday in addition to tho^e mentioned in Corps Orders.39 words
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Article93 1900-04-26 260 A Chinaman named See Siam was yesterday fined $650 or six months, for being in possession of contraband chandu worth $484. The chandu wr.s ordered to be confiscated. Another Celt stiai was fined $7or three months for having illicit morphia. For not reporting a case of small-pox and93 words
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Article117 1900-04-26 260 On the voyage ot the Kinfauns Caslle to t Cape, some questions were let for ladies. One was, How many hams have twenty pi«s° The answer was given as So. The judges accepted th> reply as correct, consequently there was much controversy. It was even117 words
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Article152 1900-04-26 260 <jth List. Previously acknowledged 154 Per Chinese Sub Ccmmittet Wan Kee Association Per J. Pulglase. Methodist Church Collection, Sunday iSth March 60.l 1 Methodist Church Sunday School Scholars 111-I5 Methodist Church Girls Scrnol PtrKteAh Sc D. M. Dent Per Hon. It. R, Colyev. C. H. Downes152 words
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Article1373 1900-04-26 261 The 21st ordinary general meeting of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Co. was held at noon to-day, at the office of the General Agents. The report and accounts were submitted, the main portion of the former being as follows. :H be seen from the working-account, a profit1,373 words
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Article519 1900-04-26 261 r One of the drawbacks to the use of Liberian Cotiee has been a strong unpleasant taste, arfl various remedies have been suggested. It has now been successfully overcome on the Borneo Coffee Co.'s estate in Marudu Bay by washing the coffee after pulping and before519 words
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Article886 1900-04-26 261 Friday, April, 20th. Present:— Mr. A. Gentle, (President) and Messrs. Evans. Maclaren, jago, and Choa Giang Thye. Absent: Col. Pennefather, and Messrs. Sohst, Barker, Capper, and Tan Cheng Tuan. This was a special meeting called for the purpose of considering and adopting, if approved, Supplemental Budget, No. 1886 words
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Article1166 1900-04-26 261 Canada's Loyalty. Important Speech by Sir W. Latrier. Ottawa, March 14. With only 10 dissentient votes in a House of 129 unpaired members, the Dominion House of Commons last night voted approval of the Government's course in dispatching a Canadian contingent to assert the justice Of1,166 words
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902 1900-04-26 262 Yesterday morning a Marine Court of Inquiry was held respecting the collision between the Ho Tang and Sri Tringganu in the Karimon Straits on the 2nd inst. Mr. Brockman, President and Captains Craufurd, R N., White and Murphy constituted the Court. Mr. Napier902 words
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Article873 1900-04-26 262 (Pioneer) We publish elsewhere, with some sense o* astonishment, a letter from the three principal clergymen of Allahabad, representing respectively the English, the Catholic, and the Scotch Churches, which protests against an anecdote lately narrated in these columns, as a harmless and rather amusing illustration of the naive873 words
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Article34 1900-04-26 262 A telegram has been received by the acting local secretary, Mr. T. Page, to the effect that the profit of the Company for the year ended Dec. 31st was £2^ n34 words
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58 1900-04-26 262 The following is the list of Straits Boys who have passed in the recent Cambridge Senior Local Kxamination Guan Sook Free School Pen»ng. Leicester Kaffl-s Singapore. Foley Brothers' School... Penang. Le Cain RaHles Singapore. Noronha Brothers' School... Do, Swee Teow Raffles Do. de Souza Brothers' School...58 words
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Article265 1900-04-26 262 The Pahang-Kabang Company has ordered the necessary machinery for deep sinking The Imp. German Mail steamer Ham* burg having left Colombo on the 20th instant at noon, may be expected to arrive here on Thursday the 26th inst. at daylight. Lieut. -Col. J. Rowlandson, commanding Ist265 words
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Article241 1900-04-26 262 A faichu on board ihe ss Will d Wisp, states thai 700 Duich dollars were stolen iron his cabin on the jist inst. Lhe money was ii a leather bag, in a safe, which was unlocked however. The police regard the case a^ a iishy one. On Sa241 words
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Article157 1900-04-26 262 S.( .C. 2ND XI V. S.R.C. 2ND XI. Played on the Esplanade last Saturday, resulted in a win for the S.C.C. -?nd X! by H. I). Jansz b Abrams B. H. Seth run out 5 S. Zehnder run out iS C. Oehlers b Vesey 12 F. Thomas c Fort157 words
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Article563 1900-04-26 262 The annual inspection of the S V a took place on Saturday, before Major Han ham C.R.A The Corps fell in at the DrUl Hall soon after 3.15 and marched with th full battery of six 2.5 R. M. L. screw v with ponies, to563 words
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157 1900-04-26 262 A daring attempt was made to enter the premises of the China and Japan B nk v sterday morning. Ihr Sikh watchman on duty reports at 530 h» j fo *iJ, that the front door had been force 1 and the premises entered.157 words
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Article60 1900-04-26 262 Perak v. Pen \ng. The above match, played at I n the 14th and 16th, ended in an tory for the Silver State. Baling firs: Pen* mad«^ 224 (McKenzie 70 run 37) to which Penang could only 82 and 54, Bailey being the with 22 and 17. 2nd Lieut.60 words
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Article2965 1900-04-26 263 (Via Ceylon.) Londor, April 7th.— The fact that the British force at Bloemfontein is unable to cover a radius of thirty miles either north or south, and also General Gatacre's inability to trace the Bethanie Com.lo after the Reddersburg reverse, prove the late breakdown of the Cavalry. Indeed, one2,965 words
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Article478 1900-04-26 263 A telegram was received on Saturday, by the Secretary to the Provisional Reception Committee, from Capt. Perry Scott at Colombo, to say that the Terrible will arrive at Singapore on Sa u relay (28th) and will remain here until Thursday (3rd May). Capt. Reynolds, k. N,478 words
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Article722 1900-04-26 264 Early this morning the body of a Chinese female child wrapped in a red baju was found on Johnston's Pier by P.C. 189. A Chinaman of 2-36, Beach-rd. reports that one of his coolies absconded yesterday morning with money and jewellery value $107. Mr. D. H.722 words
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Article704 1900-04-26 264 A Solicitor's Arrangement. Judgment was delivered yesterday, by the Chief Justice, in the Supreme Court, in an extremely interesting case, the facts of which are as follows: Some time ago a Malay woman named Katija, had some of her property seized by a chetty, in lieu of non704 words
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Article23 1900-04-26 264 An inter-club football match will be played on the Esplanade this evening between teams representing the S C. C. and Old Stagers."23 words
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Article96 1900-04-26 264 The third ordinary general meeting of the above Company was held at Hongkong on the 14th inst. The disappointing feature of the accounts was the addition of $52,000 to the debit balance. But the new prospecting operations were of a distinctly hopeful character both at Jalis and Bukit Balan96 words
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Article1396 1900-04-26 264 The following report of Saturday morning's work was, I am sorry, sent in too late for insertion in that day's paper, but as it is the most interesting morning's training we have had so far, I shall not add anything further to it, although there was some equally1,396 words
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Article320 1900-04-26 264 Let joss Chinchin-joss take timely iieed unto himself. There be those who who would snatch the bardic laurels from his brows and transfer the trophy to their own. With the shyness that mai ks the modesty of merit, the subjoined verses were hmded to one of our320 words
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Article617 1900-04-26 265 The most important item of news to report on this occasion is nothing less than the rumour that the British North Borneo Government is seriously considering the advisability of removing the seat ol Government head quarters from Sandakan to fesselton a j//^ discovered some timeabout »er last, and617 words
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Article43 1900-04-26 265 »t to note that the Btitish Phya y (.apt. Jellicoe, which i< ship sailing out of the port, was :l to p.i>s through Keppe! She was going cut on Thursday ordii ary run, as the Linnet were returning after the ony.43 words
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Article63 1900-04-26 265 tall >n of Lodge St ■>. I ist night, wli i I > c> mally installed as I:• invested |,i s rs _s. \V Dr. I W Dr In Ireas. H.C Selb I P M., W. i>ro. A. 1 F M Elliot Deac Dr t>. Saui ders Organist, R63 words
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Article144 1900-04-26 265 The Segregation Camp Destroyed. A special telegram to the Englishman is as foI'OWS Lucknow, April 12th.— The dissatisfaction of the populace with the Plague measures at Cawnpore found vent in serious rioting last evening, ousands of work-people attacked the Plagu Segregation (amp and destroyed it.144 words
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Article324 1900-04-26 265 LA TEST WAR NEWS. Reuter wiring f ro m Accra on the nth, sa>- that event of invasion only 800 Hou-sas are available. Volunteers have unanimously offered their services fot the front. A Missionary writes from the interior on the 7th instant, that five lintish oi: .cer* and forty men324 words
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Article341 1900-04-26 265 THE POWERFUL'S RETURN. T! c Admiralty will shortly have an opportunity g an act of justice to some cl the bravc-t defenders of iheir country in South Attica, and >rding gratification to a very large number the Queen's subjects. Her Majesty's ship is now on her way home, ar.d, a-,341 words
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Article97 1900-04-26 265 IN TOWN." iblic are asked to note that Mrs. > has hern called upon to take the part fhe Dt:che<s M to-night at a day's notice, through Mrs. Simon being unfortunately lenl) ii.(iisposed. Consideration is there- b< oken for the lady who has so kindly undertaken to come to the97 words
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Article472 1900-04-26 265 On the ioth inst. the Shanghai A.D.C. gave their first performance of the farcical comedy Docter Bill at the Lyceum Theatre. We acknowledge the receipt, with thanks, from the Government Printer, of the bound volume of the Council Proceedings for 1899. The Russian transport Khersen arrived472 words
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Article47 1900-04-26 265 ARRIVAL OF THE USUGUMO." The Japanese torpedo-beat destroyer Usugumo t Lt.-Cdm. Matsuokas, arrived from Colombo at eight o'clock this morning. She is a vessel of 279 tons, her engines indicate 5.900 and has a complement of 54 men. The Usugumo will probably leave for Japan on Sunday.47 words
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Article175 1900-04-26 265 H. M. S. "TERRIBLE. It is understood that the ladies and gentle men who a r e giving a series of performances of "In Town,' at present have consented to i; T ive on Monday (30th inst.) a special performance (for which no seats will be available to the public)175 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter757 1900-04-26 265 fo the Editor, Sir, I read with interest the remarks of Onkaparinga in last evening's pap^r regarding Amateur riders with so much interest in fact that I shouid like to know with what object they were written, and in this respect I think that I but voice the757 words
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Article134 1900-04-26 265 Considerable excitement prevails in Walts owin^ to tl.e sudden leaps in the price of coal. Notices are given at Dowlais, Cyfarthfa, and Merthyr Tydvil collieries of an advance of ss. \>l\ ton for steam coal, while housi- coal is retailed to local con sumers at134 words
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Article2940 1900-04-26 266 Tuesday, April 24, 1900. Present H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.C.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (Walter Egerton.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer). the Acting Colonial Treasurer (E. M Merewether). the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Acting Colonial Engineer (F. St. G.2,940 words
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Article264 1900-04-26 266 The Hlue Book (China, No i, 1900) issued by the Foreign Ollice on our relations with the I'')'»--nese Government during the past year offers very much the same reading as might hive Seen expected, remarks the Times', and bear- only further witness to the want264 words
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169 1900-04-26 266 The Russian Government, according to R correspondent at Odessa, are at present er. in carrying out an extensive scheinj of ern.ir to the Far East. With a view to encouraj movement, the fares on the Siberian Rail* been fixed at a merely nominal figure.169 words
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Article83 1900-04-26 266 About twenty mills in Bombay have working, :±nd the rest, with a few I working short-t:me. Some of the milb w days a wee* at the imte of twelve hour^ others are workirg at the rate oi eifcHC is expected th^t from the* ist proximo mills will83 words
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Article132 1900-04-26 267 Yesterday Tan Ti Koon was sentenced to four months 1 rigorous imprisonment for stealing eight pieces of salt fish, and another Celestial named Tan Soon, charged with th<-ft of some moulding iron belonging t o Messrs. Riley Hargreaves, received three months' and ten cuts. Ali, a Malay Lee.132 words
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Article361 1900-04-26 267 Singapore, April 23, igoo. Beam, Long per catty ct. 6 Do., French do. 16 Kamboo Sprouts do. 2J Blachan do. 16 Hnnjals do. 4 Cabbage, Batavta do. Nit tjo., Vviiina do. i "7 Do., Salted do. 4. < airots, Imported do. 10 Do., Singapore do. Nil Capons361 words
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Article232 1900-04-26 267 MORE WAR DESPATCHES. CAUSTIC~COMMENTS BY LORD ROBERTS. The Spionkop Affair. A Severe Slating" for Buller, Warren and Thorneycroft. The despatches of General Buller, and Sir Charles Warren regarding [the capture and subsequent evacuation of] Spionkop, with a covering despatch from Lord Roberts have been published in the Gazette.232 words
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Article530 1900-04-26 267 HEAVY RAINS INTERRUPT TRANSPORT. Torrential rains in ihe Free State are delaying transport work, though securing t t j THE FIELD HOSPITALS. A Thousand Sick at Bloemfontein. The Standard correspondent at Bloemfontein says that there are a thousand sick lo^pi a_^ THE RHODESIAN ADVANCE. An Opposing Force of530 words
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Article451 1900-04-26 267 FIGHTING NEAR DEWETSDORP. THE Bth and 3rd DIVISIONS ENGAGED. The Eighth and Thiid Divisions encoun--1 tered the enemy at noon yesterday (Saturday, 2 1st) near Dewetsdorp. Chiefly an Artillery Combat. There was fighting until dark, the artillery being principally engaged. Two of the enemy's guns were tempora rily451 words
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Article153 1900-04-26 267 (Later.) THE BOER ARMIES. Still 80,000 in the Field. The Times correspondent at Lourenco Marques states that the two Kepublics had at one time 105,000 men in the field, and that they still muster 8 ),000. Burgher Lists Falsified. He states that the burgher lists were deliberately falsified153 words
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Article298 1900-04-26 268 OPERATIONS IN THE EASTERN FREE STATE. Boers Evacuate Bushmanskop. 1 he Boers have evacuated Bushmanskop BRITISH ADVANCE FROM THE SOUTH. Hart and Brabant Approach Wepener. Generals Brabant and Hart are pushing on and are within eight miles of Wepener POLE-CAREWS' ADVANCE. Cutting the Boers Line of Retreat. Disturbing298 words
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Advertisement131 1900-04-26 267 H 0N GIIONG AND SHANGHAI EAKKIKGr CORPORATION, J^UP CAPITAL i .0.000,0,0 PR^n YE FUND $11.530,C00 d^ YE LIABILITY O^ > «,n™~r™ OPr.IETORS... I $10,003,000 Court op Directors. N, A Siebs, Esq. Cha rman. hrwan, Esq.— Diputy Ckaitman. G?'ay Esq. I H. W. SLADS, Esq. Hjq. I D. M. Moses, Esq.131 words
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Advertisement36 1900-04-26 268 wbbD~& co's. PRIZE MED\L AUSTRALIAN CHEESE (Quality and Condition Excellent) 45 cents per lb. AUSTRALIAN HOUSEHOLD BUTTER In Prime Condition In tins of 10 lbs. each $5.50 per tin. McALISTER Co. SOLE MPORTER>. O(t f.i ,ic.36 words
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Page 268 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous777 1900-04-26 268 CLEARANCES. April 18. Singkei', Dut. str., Nacodah, for Singkep. April 19. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Massilia, Brit, str., Gadd, for London, via ports. Sultan, Brit, str., Hendry, for Muar Malacca. Am hirst, Brit, str., Angus, tor777 words
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Miscellaneous1496 1900-04-26 268 SHARE LIST, APRIL 25th, 1900. Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid Oh Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. 2,000,000 414,231 199,875 24 Deferred. £s I 1,250 £1 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 f ?'5 8 i B's8 '5 8 4 £1 %,fy *>4'" unis.'iUeti Clear Water Dairy1,496 words
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