The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 17 May 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1900-05-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, MAY 17th, 1 1900. No. G6<>19 words
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Article363 1900-05-17 1 Leading Articlk*. Lord Roberts's Advance, -> nI 1 he .Singapore Kailway, o \cross the /and River, o2 Steyn, Capttal-Maker, 02 A Serious Scandal, 02 The Hotel Site Purchase, 3 02 Tbo Debacle < ontinues, o<,0 <, A Real Kconomv, o The Campaign Progressing, o -> <J O MRT NKWs363 words
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Article30 1900-05-17 1 At his residence Belair, River Valley-rd, Singapore, on the nth, Reginald Henry Paddw, Accountant of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. Aged 3-S. Funeral at the Cemetery at 5 p.m.30 words
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Article79 1900-05-17 1 (Corrected up to May io). On London. Bank 4 m/s i/"H demand i/n|@|^ Private credits 3 m/s 2 A>tV documents 3 m/s 2/o*- credits 6 m/s 2 Ah% France, demand 2 47 i Germany, demand 200J India, T. T i 47 j Hongkong, demand dis Yokohama, demand... 4% p79 words
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Article115 1900-05-17 1 (May 16. ln 176 02^ Gambier 732 > do. Cube No. I 13. Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) ?o.qo do. White, (Fair L/W=s%) „4650 Nutmegs uos to the lb.) 62. do. (80s to the lb) 80. Mace (Banda) n g 2 Cloves (Amboina) 32. Liberian Coffee fl 20. Tapioca, small115 words
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Article, Illustration64 1900-05-17 1 Here shall th« Pret* the People's rijht maintain Unawed by influence and unbribtd by fain; Hew patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, n >--'-'«wi to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. dfgdffgfggss depend pretty largely on the Boer position in Natal and the tenure of the passes but as64 words
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Article672 1900-05-17 1 To put the matter very bluntly, Government is making a deuce of a mess over its first operations in connection with the Singapore-Kranji Railway. We do no: refer only to the mis-called ceremony of cutting the first sod, or to the fact that the third reading of672 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement33 1900-05-17 1 WOuD COS. 'Kl/K MEDAL AUSTRALIAN CHEESE Quality and Condition Excellent) 45 cents per lb. AUSTRALIAN HOUSEHOLD BUTfBR In Prime Condition In tins of 10 lbs. each $5 50 per tin. Co. SOLE MPORTER&33 words
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Advertisement39 1900-05-17 1 Mmfc i^J**. of I 7 C E%ifor Ladies. g^ X LL9 A Remedy for all Irregularities. t-upcncdtnß Bitter Apple, I'< cnyroyal, Pil Co. hi* Ac. Sold by Singapore Dispensing Co., Ltd., Raffles Place, Singapore. Proprietor MARTIN, ChemiM SOUTHAMPTON, LNQLAND.39 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Article440 1900-05-17 2 Since writing the above, a new telegram comes in (n a. m.) containing the gist of another despatch from Lord ROBERTS dated i p. m. yesterday, in continuation of his first despatch the same morning. The Commander-in-Chief has the satisfaction of stating now that the enemy have440 words
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Article127 1900-05-17 2 The distribution of our main army, under Lord Roberts, is briefly as follows. It is composed of a cavalry division (French), a mounted infantry division (lan Hamilton), and three infantry divisions, ihe Sixth (Kelly-Kenny), the Seventh (Tucker), and the Ninth (Colvile.) In all, this makes127 words
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Article638 1900-05-17 2 dfgghfhhffh of the Free State brand Kroonstad in its turn is now occupied, and the Free Staters have allowed that occupation to take place unopposed, in spite of the lachrymose eloquence of the fervent Steyn. The unfortunate thing for Mr. Steyn, the exPresident," is that with the melting638 words
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Article109 1900-05-17 2 We would desire to call the attention Of the Colonial Secretary to the substance of a letter from the Rev. STEPHEN WALKER relating to the circumstances in which the corpse of a respectable Europe a was allowed to lie for hiurs coram publico on the ground in109 words
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Article34 1900-05-17 2 gjghhfgiiu,hj jmgdbd struction on the spare portion of the Town Hall site. This is not only polite on the part of Mr. Gentle and his coadjutors. It is almost magnanimous.34 words
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Article509 1900-05-17 3 The campaign news does not abate of iterest although that interest is almost monotonously favourable. Mr. Steyn, who is fast becoming the Pierrot of the cam. paign, furnishes us with yet one more rood joke, in the way of capital-making. He has positively selected a third brandnew509 words
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Article118 1900-05-17 3 onder how many millions of dollars Municipality have saved since, say, that should have been spent on ren- ■>. One other great advantage xpenses on reconstruction have n saved. For we suppose it would n necessary to build new offices ist five or six successive times with le118 words
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Article1233 1900-05-17 3 Tuesday, May 15th, 1900. PRESENT: H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenham, kx.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (Walter Egerton.) the Acting Colonial Treasurer (E. M Merewether). the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer). the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Acting Colonial Engineer (F. St. G.1,233 words
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Article393 1900-05-17 3 £5» o0 A YEAR. The following despatch trom the Seer Ury of St?-te for the Colonies was laid before the Council yesterday Downing Street, 6tli April i Si < I have the honour to acknowledge tho receipt of your despatch No. 31 of the 10th oi Feb'393 words
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Article733 1900-05-17 4 The Rattler left Colombo for Aden on the ist May. The gun announced the arrival of the German mail Sachscn at 6 p.m. yesterday, he brings dates up to April 15th. Harmston's Circus, now playing to good houses in Penang, is due to open here about733 words
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Article1593 1900-05-17 4 May 9TH, 1900. The regular fortnightly meeting was held yesterday, there being present Mr. A. Gentle (President) Messrs. Sohst Maclaren, Barker, Moses, Jago, Chua Giang Thye, Capper and Col. Pennefather. The Prisidbmt. The President said that the financial statement [showing balance of $370,849] called for no comment. Supplementary1,593 words
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Article133 1900-05-17 4 esterday at 3 p.m. a Norwegian steamer passed through the harbour from East to West, and at about this time the Russian transport Orel arrived from Odessa, with over a thousand troops on their way to Vladivostock. The same afternoon the Japanese dredger Shunkai Maru, No. j, also arrived,133 words
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Article34 1900-05-17 4 All cable traffic outwards, from Europe that is, will be delayed to-day as the cables had to be put to earth for two hours in consequence of a severe storm last night.34 words
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Article102 1900-05-17 4 ARRIVAL OF THE U. S. "DIXIE." The U. S. cruiser Dixie, Command r Belknap, which left Colombo lasS^ C arrived this rooming shortly after te exchanged the customary salute with* F^ Canning. The Dixie, which has a disnl, ment of 6145 tons, is one of the conve merchant vessels retained,102 words
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Article62 1900-05-17 4 I have a letter from one of the Itadi Resident Propretors and Visiting An P J to Liberian Coffee Estates, Selangors which there is the following paragraph The prices we have had lately for Liberia coffee are good enough to make a comfort able thing62 words
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Article316 1900-05-17 4 A lady friend sends the following nou from the Globe and asks us to insert it a she thinks it highly applicable to Sinnpore bicyclists A very sensible appeal lias been issued by the Committee of the Oxford Branch of the Royal Socii'y for the Prevention ol316 words
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Article375 1900-05-17 4 A Hokien, living at 190 Havelock-rd states that he has been assulted by four Chinese, who robbed him of 810. The Standard Life Assurance Co. is one of the wealthiest and safest assurance companies in the world. The result of the working of the year ended Nov. 15th last, shows375 words
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Article66 1900-05-17 5 Nomination oi Mr. Bromhbau Matthews. /Special Telegram to Singapore Free Press J Penang, May ioth. 12.56 noon Mr. J. Bromhead Matthews, advocate and solicitor, of the firm of Presgrave and Matthew?, has been nominated by the Penang Chamber of Commerce for appointment as a member of the66 words
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Article171 1900-05-17 5 members of the Marine Club have decided to erect i tombstone over the grave of the A. B. who died on board the Temhle. \ot niid-t the clash of arms, the musket's Nor in the raging sea's tempestuous strife itl angel came but calmly brooded o'er The resting171 words
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Article55 1900-05-17 5 !>»• RHAst IN IHK N I MBBR OI DEATHS. Simla, May Ist. There is an encouragng drop in the Plague during last Week, deaths being 2,4<>S agait^t 3,365 in previous seven days. 693 deaths occurred in the Bombay Presidency, 595 in Bengal, 44N in Bombay City,55 words
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Article145 1900-05-17 5 I ipt, \V. G. St. Clair, ommandant, SV. A., Head Quarter O;:icc, on Fullerton. Singapore, 10th May, iyoo. Par \iiks MONDAY, May 14th, at Town Hall, 5.15 p.m. Coy. and Squad Drill. May 15th, at S.V.A. Drill Hall, 5.15 p. oy. and Squad Drill. V dnesday,145 words
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Article246 1900-05-17 5 An opera-cloak creed! Mrs. Admiral who was a convert to Roman Cai, is reported to have reverted, and oining the American Episcopal Church. change is attributed to her desire to the Admiral's candidature by reding the objection of her being a Roman )lic. With reference to the impending change n246 words
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Article401 1900-05-17 5 The U. S. cruiser Dixie left for Manila at 4 p.m. yesterday. The Dallas Opera Company, on their return to Hongkong from Manila, will open there for a short season. Sir H. McCallum, the Governor of Newfoundland, has left for England for a short visit on401 words
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Article119 1900-05-17 5 Says the Daily Chronicle of the l6Ui April: That the newspapers ot the world are using up the forests for their supplies of paper is a well-known act, but there are probably few people who will not be startled at the announcement made by one of the119 words
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Article255 1900-05-17 5 The platitude that only those who are deprived of their blessings really appreciate them would have a cordial and emphatic assent from Signor Crispi, as he can speak from experience. At last, after weeks and months of darkness, peculiarly irritating to one of his energy and255 words
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Article201 1900-05-17 5 By the kind permission of the Executive of the Sporting Club, the Handicap Tournament, which had originally been arranged to be played early in May but which had to be postponed owing to the wet weather, will be played on three afternoons next week. The concession is201 words
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Article214 1900-05-17 5 ihe town can still hold out with care.'' Reuter. We've ad brave deeds in 'andfuls, from the time the war began 'Olesate deeds by regiments Deeds by a single man Hot-bluod deeds an' cold blood Both sides \ive 'ad their share, But you can't beat little Maf eking that214 words
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Article352 1900-05-17 5 The following pretty incident occurred during the recent visit of the Oueen to Kilmainham Hospital, the home of Irish veteran soldiers At last the cheering at the gates told of the Oueen's arrival. The duke, striding down the line, took up a position by his352 words
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Article364 1900-05-17 5 In the Supreme Court yesterday, tne Chief Justice sentenced Tan Wee Tek to four years penal servitude for house-break-ing. He broke into three houses in Circu-lar-rd., taking property from each. He admitted previous convictions. A Dear Dollar. Urn Cbwce, an old gaol bird with six previous convictions, received364 words
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Article152 1900-05-17 5 At a committee meeting yesterday the case was considered of an officer of local mercantile imrine who pointed out that spent a certain specific number of days each fortnight in Singapore, and could easily put in more than the number of drills required for efficiency. The152 words
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Article91 1900-05-17 5 Two Taichus were picked up at sea aboui a mile from 4 he shore, on Wednesday, by the keeper of the Raffles light-house. The men were in a r. exhausted condition, an i clinging to some .vreckage. They s! :e 1 that on Wednesday morning they91 words
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Article126 1900-05-17 5 POL ICE NEWS. Mr. C. E. St. G. Caulfield, of Villa Germania," Piisi; Panjang, reports the loss ot a grey horse from bis stable last night. A syce to Mr. Muhlinghaus, of 44 Grange-rd reports the loss of §53 in money and property from his quarters last night, the staple126 words
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Article32 1900-05-17 5 A visitor who returned to Hongkong from Cantor, the other day had the experience more rare than pleasant of seeing no less than seven (< pirates 1J beheaded on the execution ground, Canton.32 words
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Article84 1900-05-17 6 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the 'Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Problem84 words
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Article, Illustration21 1900-05-17 6 Jan Dobrusky - Jan Dobrusky By Prague. Black (3 pieces). White to play and mate in three moves. White (7 pieces).21 words
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Article320 1900-05-17 6 'Ihe invitation tournament of selected masters md amateurs resulted in pi ty of a decidedly interesting and even spirited character intheopening rounds. Appended is a well-played game by t-'lackburr.c The notes are by Mr I. Gunsberg. (a) This is the normal variation, slew, but safe and sure.320 words
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Article, Illustration21 1900-05-17 6 By Ma\ KaRSTBPT, Kottbus. Black (6 pieces). White to play and mate in two moves. White (8 pieces^.21 words
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Article, Illustration76 1900-05-17 6 W. Bone - W. Bone By nhgjbgdb Black (7 pieces). l nfortunattly puzzle-problem No, 1 has been .cooked by our veteran solver X in a manner !l^ h| y ye of the modus tcrandi in tl^e louowing in^enioiu p<- n of the 'old masters." We withhold both solutions of76 words
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Article185 1900-05-17 6 Played at board No. 1 in the chess match between Oxford and Cambridge, uhich resulted in the victory of the latter by five tames to two The Oxonian opened the game with lound udg. mem. His manoeuvre of 8 Kt-(J2, in order to close the diagonal occupied185 words
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Article855 1900-05-17 6 The statutory meeting of this company was held at noon to-day, at Messrs. Huttenbach's, Mr. \V. Ewald in the chair. There were also present Messrs. Joaquim, Buckley, Birt, Stiven, Abrams, Rostados, Maclaren, Cleane, Windrath. Waterstrast, Hatfter and Khory. The Chairman said this was the statutory meeting855 words
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Article23 1900-05-17 6 live Hylam boys for trespassing at Bendemeer, the residence of Mr. Seah Liang Scab, Serango<>n-rd.. were each fined $4 or a week's imprisonment.23 words
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Article69 1900-05-17 6 Captain Peters of the local Glenfalloch, which arrived from this morning, reports that at 6 p.m. last Wednesday, while at sea, a fire broke out in t after lower hold, to which (hero v getting at except by flooding the after bok entirely, and the fire69 words
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Article132 1900-05-17 6 The Rosario has arrived at Malta, en t <■■■ io: China. The Janus, r.b d., Lieutenant and R. G. Corbett, has left Plymouth for < < The battleship Goliath, Capt. L. R Winl ed at Sheerne-s on 17th inst. from Chat ha 1 way to China to132 words
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Article686 1900-05-17 6 Telegraphic communication with Canton is interrupted, but messages are sent on by Post. A friend in Sumatra (9th May) writes 11 Best congratulations on the naming of Keppel Harbour." H.M.vS. Europa from London, with relief crews to the Australian squadron, was expected at Colombo on Wednesday.686 words
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Article579 1900-05-17 6 There was heavy rain during the n l and the course proper was closed m sequence, which was rather unfortuna^* the morning of the entries. Bruin was given some steady wort pulled up dead lame. None of Dalian's string were exer this morning, at least, before Some good579 words
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Article2465 1900-05-17 7 W. LAIRD CLOWES - W. LAIRD CLOWES All Rights Rbservbd.] BY r Author of 11 The Royal Xavy," &c) 11. HIE IRIUMPHS OF THE NAVY. Great have been the triumphs of the British Navy in the past. lam not sure, owevcr, that we do not commonly exag\o the quality2,465 words
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Article107 1900-05-17 7 At seven o'clock this morning the body of the late Capt. Roberts, formerly of the Kian Ann, was picked up just off Johnston's Pier. The body was discovered by Inspector Branagan drifting with the tide and appeared as though it had not been in the water many107 words
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Article40 1900-05-17 7 At the Arsi/.es yesterday, Tai Chow Mai was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for unlawful wounding. Yong Sin, for using a forged document, received :i sentence of three years. Lim Thia Sang for housebreaking, got three yean also.40 words
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Article240 1900-05-17 7 The crew of the British steamer Ailsa Craig, for which Messrs. Boustead Co., are the local agents, appeared before Capt. Craufurd this morning at the Marine Court of Inquiry, charged with impeding the navigation of the Ailsa Crag on the 2nd inst., whilst on the voyage from Manila240 words
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Article549 1900-05-17 7 From the third annual report of U, P. A. we quote the following Experimental Gardeks and Agrkultvr Department. Early in 1898 your Committee approached th c Resident-General urging the importance of esta_ bl!shing an Agricultural Department in the Federated Malay States. A sreat deal of correspondence on549 words
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Article110 1900-05-17 7 The analysis confirms the expectation expressed at the General Meeting that the total extraction fcr April would be about the same as in March. 1 the 27th ultimo Mr. A. G. Weight wrote to us that the Pelton Wheels worked satisfactorily, that th? drying of110 words
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Article1157 1900-05-17 8 QutCfMtd agurt homines nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. That. Sir, was a pregnant speech of My Lord of Salisbury, delivered before his Peers. Surveying the field of modern Europe he finds no promise of peace. Nations in arms, and, unhappily, a consensus of prejudice, even of1,157 words
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Article31 1900-05-17 8 His Honor Sir Alexander Swettenham is issuing invitations for the usual Queen's Birthday Ball to be held on the evening of Thursday, the 24th inst., at 9.30 p.m.31 words
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Article59 1900-05-17 8 wth List. Previously acknowledged 55t7 2 3« 2 8 Per 7. Black Esq,, Hony. Tiwi Singupa c Golf Club W. C. Southam J- Kirk i. Bramall s Thos. Black 5 20 Hon. W. H. Frizeil 50 Bchr 2k Co. 250 Per &po F Press C. Goodliff59 words
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Article234 1900-05-17 8 List of donations and subscrij tions collected by Mrs. Douglas Lovell. F. G. Penney, Rsq j Mr<. New march 5 VV. c Symes, E«q.... 5 A G. Wright, X q 10 H. Payne Gallwey, Esq. 10 Anonymous 5 T. P ill, i 5 Ci. Brink worth, Ivq.234 words
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Article70 1900-05-17 8 Mr. W. H. Derrick, Supt. of the Pahang Corporation, goes home on leave by the English n :,'t on Friday, accompanied by Mrs. 1) r c ie k Mr. Row'c.nd Taylor has taken Mr. Derrick's pace at the Mines while he is on leave. The stall of the Corporation have70 words
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Article714 1900-05-17 8 Students' Ladysmith Day. Last Thursday the day of the great news Haileybury College meant to have a half-holiday, and they got it. How they got it and what they got afterwards into the bargain is the subject of the following peculiar tale. It was somewhere in the714 words
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Article279 1900-05-17 8 (Lmtham mvi Mactaggart.) Our markets remain very quiet, with but little doing. Rates however as a rate are steady. Mining, Tin Mines. Jtlebus are enquired for atSi2.2s but there are no sellers under $12.40Pahang Corporal ions are steady at quotation* Temelongs have changed hands at *20, at which279 words
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Article564 1900-05-17 8 The Marylebone Cricket Club'ha JT cided to enclose their ground with n during club matches, as an experiment to dispense as far as possible with boiln t^ 1 hits. vn <iary The Emperor of Japan arrived at X on the 27th ult. and went on board564 words
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Article70 1900-05-17 8 E. E. A. C. TEL. CO The half yearly report up to Dec. 31st ghows gross receipts of £339.450, a balance of £199,089 bein^r availabl ft( aying interest, &c. Dividends and b< •> th ext nt of 7 per coin are j £86,582 are transferred I s• vc Fund. The70 words
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Article95 1900-05-17 8 On the nomination of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, the < A G.has been pleased to appoint Mr. IV. H to be a Member of the Legislative C uncil The leave of the Hon'bl s A. Murray has bien extended to November 9th. The Extradition Treaty with the95 words
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Article340 1900-05-17 9 i 0 j hi Khitor. Dear Mr. Editor, Your issue of Saturday contained a notice of the finding of the body of Capt. Roberts. Will you kindly grant me a corner of your valuable space, to state some facts re that event. S far as I can340 words
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Article377 1900-05-17 9 This morning at the Supreme Court, the following c was takei Am I a King? HOII Ah long. Wan Yeu, and An Ah Po\ ihree Chinamen, on a charge of putting persons in tear of death or grievous hurt tor tl»e purpose of committing t jctortion. It 1377 words
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Article143 1900-05-17 9 v appears the late Capt. RoL it the Straits Hotel at 4-3° p.m. last Friday and went to the Marine Club, where he met an acquaii tance of his, Mr. Johnston, 2nd er of the Calypso, which was then in rt. Mi- Johnston invited the Captain143 words
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Article73 1900-05-17 9 UNITED STATES, SPAIN, AND SULU. New York, April 14.—A Washington dispatch to the Herald states that Mr. Hay. Secretary of State, has notified Spain that the United States cannot accede to the contention that the islands of Sibutu and Cagayan Sulu belong to Spain. It is added that this action73 words
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Article86 1900-05-17 9 A contributor to the China Mail remarks ISo Mr. Swettenham of the Straits Civil Service is to no to Wei hai-wei The o firm wonder if he will take that feaiful and wonderful hat of his with him, with its four and a half inches of86 words
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Article60 1900-05-17 9 The match between the Tanjong Pagar Football Club and the 12th Co., R. A. played on the Club's ground at Tanjong Pagar last Saturday, \\a> an exciting one. Taking into consideration the wet state of the ground, it may be safely said, the gaXit* was exceptioi ally fast, terminating60 words
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Article68 1900-05-17 9 Appended are the results of play for j the Ladies 1 Monthly Handicap Competition, which took place at the Sepoy Lines Golf Club on Thursday last, the 10th inst. M Ox ard Mrs. Napier did not return their scores. Mrs. Merewether 52 8 =44 Mrs. I68 words
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Article76 1900-05-17 9 The tirst race in the annual competition for the Jackson Millar Cup will be swum on Sunday, May 27th, and the other two races on a *'ay 01 'lays to be arranged by the Committee. Entries will close with the Hon. Secretary (Mr. A. 11. Tiegarthen) on76 words
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Article153 1900-05-17 9 The spring championship of the Club has just been concluded, and after eight successive wins by Mr. D. G Rose, the title has been wrested from him by Mr. J. L. Burt. Ist round Gairdner beat Robertson by 2 up and I to play. 2nd round Burt153 words
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Article212 1900-05-17 9 S. C. C. 2ND XI R. E. The above match, played on the Esplanade last Saturday, resulted in the Club winning by over ioo iuns, partly due to the creditable bowling of T. G. Mansfield and W. L. Carter, the former securing six wickets for 15 runs and the212 words
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Article1436 1900-05-17 9 Sbln irom t^e Dutch Point oy View. The Java-Bode after a considerable lapse of time, probably due to mail and Censorship troubles, publishes a letter from its Special Correspondent with the Boer Forces on the Natal side of the Seat of War. This Correspondent has1,436 words
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Article495 1900-05-17 9 A Seoul despatch ai a-i g in the Japanese papers announces thai the Impeiial Hous< of Core* has arranged t<i take sli in the Seoul-ChemtllpO Railway to the value of s< me V i< <o. There are rumours I Kirin of secret preparations going on amo495 words
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Article73 1900-05-17 10 The result of the sweepstakes on Colonel Bogey's handicap on Saturday was as follows 1. W. B. Maclaren 8 down. E. M. Mere wether 9 Dr. Fowlie 9 A. Morrison 10 F. H. Grant 10 \V. E. Hooper 10 M VV. Fox 11 J. Forbes 11 tf73 words
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Article173 1900-05-17 10 A Macao woman of 32 Omar-rd. says that whilst she was walking along Sago Lane this morning, she was attacked by some Macaos and robbed of $21. One of the men has been arrested and identified. A Hokien reports that his house at 160 Teluk Ayer-st. has been173 words
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Article125 1900-05-17 10 A Young Lady Assaulted and Robbed. Shortly after six o'clock yesterday morning, (nth) a European young lady was walking along the path leading from Glenealey to the Public Gardens when bbc was set upon by a couple of Chinamen. One seized her by the hand, while125 words
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Article308 1900-05-17 10 (Via Ceylon.) Simla, May 4th.— The following telegraphic correspondence has passed between the German Kmperer and the Viceroy Emt>eror to Viceroy, yd May, tgoo t 'I am full of the deepest sympathy for the terrible distress in India. Berlin has, with my approval, r.Vised a sum of over half308 words
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Article180 1900-05-17 10 vl .f!) c ]Ian la r»»es of the 28th ulto. says \\hile giving a public exhibition, attended by about 300 natives, on Calie Camba yesterday Ramon Cru/, a native, was killed by a boa constrictor which he had coiled about his body, and while so180 words
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Article741 1900-05-17 10 Dog licensing commences this year on June ist, at the Municipal Office. The Rangoon Port Commissioners are advertising in the Indian papers and in the Times for a Chairman and a Port Trust Engineer. Pending the arrival from home of the Chevalier Grimaldi, Signor Pertile has741 words
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Article85 1900-05-17 10 The Ceylon government have sixty-seven million rupees invested in Indian securities, yet the colonial government are about to borrow £100,000. I' 1 the Legislative Council at Colombo, the Colonial Secretary has explained that M unfortunately, from temporary circumstances— he hoped purely temporary—attributable to the plague and famine85 words
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402 1900-05-17 10 The following letter is from a young lady, now in a suburb of Cape Colony, to her uncle in Rangoon We are all feeling somewhat more cheerful here, but it has been a terrible time of trial with so many young lives cut402 words
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Article638 1900-05-17 10 The report o» the speech of the Chairman, Mr. J. Howard Gwythcr, at the annual meeting held on the 18th ult., contains the following remarks The success of our exchange oper.it ions depends largely upon the value of money in this country, and when638 words
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Article13 1900-05-17 10 Mr. J. Patrick, assistant Inspector oi Schools, Perak, died in Penang Hospital, recently.13 words
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Article932 1900-05-17 10 Monday, May i 4Th 1900 Present Mr. A. Gentle (President) U Capper, Jago, Sohst, Moses, Barker M j* Choa Giang Thye and Col. Pennefather.' l SFBCIAL MeETISc; This was a special meeting, called to disc question of a site for new municipal offices Thb Municipality Buys the Hotel932 words
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Article22 1900-05-17 10 Capt. S. C. Long, Rille Brigade, lately wounded, is now sufficiently well to leave hospital and return to duty with his reg;rment.22 words
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Article1897 1900-05-17 11 The Entries. In quality, if not in numbers, the entries probably the best we have ever had in Singapore, and some first class racing may xpccted if the course is in good condition. The owners of mudlarks are no doubt I raying for a continuance of wet1,897 words
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Article58 1900-05-17 11 Play yesterday was found to be impossible owing to the wet state of the ground. The first match of the Tournament will therefore be played this afternoon, commencing at 5 p.m. sharp. The teams are as published in yesterday's papers. The Polo Club will be At Home on58 words
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64 1900-05-17 11 BERSAWAH GOLD MINING COMPANY, L IMITED. It may interest the public to know that mining operations at Bersawah will now be commenced forthwith. The Mining Manager, Mr. Odgers, and Engineer Mr. Woods, who were selected in Coolgardie by Mr. J. Anderson, left here yesterday en route for the mine. They64 words
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Article149 1900-05-17 11 The body of a Macao was yesterday found hanging from a beam in a room on the premises at the Kalan Puding brickworks. The body had some cuts on it, which are alleged to have been inflicted by a mandor belonging to the works. Yesterday a Macao woman149 words
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Article139 1900-05-17 11 The Council of the National Rifle x\ssociation makes the following preliminary announcement of the principal alterations which will take effect at the Eisley meeting, 1900. Concerning position, at 200 yards the standing position must be adopted. At 500 yards, standing or kneeling. At 600 yards,139 words
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Article149 1900-05-17 11 At the Supreme Court yesterday a Chinaman named On Poh on trial for using a forged document and attempting to cheat, was discharged. Lee Yang Hah was found guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt by means of a dangerous weapon and sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment; to pay149 words
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Article62 1900-05-17 11 To-night the Band of the 16th Madras Native Infantry will play in the Botanical Gardens, commencing at nine o'clock, weather permitting. Appended is the programme 1. March Khojak Connor. 2. Overture The Road to Glory Kling. 3. Valse. Etincelles Waldteufel. 4. Selection Favourite Opera Ait ...Kappey. 5. Serenade62 words
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Article35 1900-05-17 11 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. G. \V. Butt, has to-day wired to Calcutta to pay tie Chairman ot ihe Indian Famine Fund the sum ot Rs. 12,000 at 148, equal to ?B,ioB.35 words
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Article22 1900-05-17 11 An interesting inter-club football match will be played on the Espi nade this evening, between teams repr :>Lnting Engand and Scotland.22 words
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Article60 1900-05-17 11 The election of a Municipal Commissioner to fill the vacancy in the Central Ward, caused by the resignation oi Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan, took place at the Municipal Offices to-day. Mr. Lee Choon Guan, proposed by Mr. H. Muhiinghaus and seconded by Seah Song Seah was the only60 words
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Article225 1900-05-17 11 He hath bidden me hath the O.A.G.— On the night of the 24th, To his House of State to celebrate The Day of the Queen of the North. Yet all in doubt shall we sal'y out, And drive through the iron gate We shall make our bow and225 words
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Article218 1900-05-17 11 Cupt. \V. A L Lethbridge who was here with the ist King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment has failed for South Africa by the Dilwara to join the 2nd Battalion. The following is trom the Weekly Welcome, a Scotch paper: "Men over forty are practically run against enteric fever. Only one218 words
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Article78 1900-05-17 11 A tip lor places of worship here. It would secure an enormous impetus to church-going. A Rev. W. Carlile has introduced a new element into his services. A gramophone will in future occupy the pulpit daily, whose brazen tongue will pour forth sermons by ail the best preachers. But, as78 words
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Article3253 1900-05-17 12 (Via Ceylon.) April 28.— The British Cavalry and Mounted Infantry have overtaken a large number of retreating Boers at Thabanchu. Our attack is now developing and hopes are expressed that a great British success will ensue. South of Thabanchu yesterday, an evening patrol from Bethulie reported they encountered a3,253 words
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Advertisement42 1900-05-17 12 c^ r•. i>" J JUST 'LANDED. A FRESH si PPLY OF KUPPER'S PILSENER BEER THE MOST POPULAR LIGHT BEEES. There is never any sediment in KUPPER BEER, IT IS ALWAYS BRIGHI S 51 %RKLING Caldbeck, Macgregor WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Apl 2(>42 words
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Article1220 1900-05-17 13 ENTRIES FOR SPRING RACES. Tuesday, 22nd May. Thb Maidbn Plate.— Value $300. A Race for Maiden Horses— Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 2 lib. to ex-Griffins, imported into the Straits Settlements or Native States at a subscribed price of not more than $300 An1,220 words
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Article507 1900-05-17 13 Tea OiEN Griff n Handicap. Value &300. A Handicap for all Griffins that have started at this Meeting. Entrance &10. Distance, R.C. H. S. Tann— Kruger. Tan Hup Leong— Ladysmith. Lan Hup Swee Bobs. Tan 800 Liat Kitchener. Schmidt and Schaefer— Tobias. The Sultan of Johore Lady507 words
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Article368 1900-05-17 13 The Russian steamer Veroncj has left port, says the Rangoon Times, leaving one man mourning ovei her departure. He is a stevedore and reports lhat he supplied Captain Schichmoroff with fowls and other provisions to the value of about rs. 150 The Captain told him to368 words
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Article732 1900-05-17 13 A Sikh was yesterday sent to prison for three weeks for stealing a blanket. The Municipal Commissioners of F'enang have sanctioned the purchase of Dr. Kerr's laboratory for $425. A Chinaman who failed to attend Court in answer to a summons has been fined §10 or732 words
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512 1900-05-17 14 The following correspondence was laid on the table of the Council yesterday. From the O.A.G. to the Secretary of State. Government House, Penang, 24th February igoo. Sir,— l have the honour to state that on the 12th February I sent you the following telegram 11512 words
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Article331 1900-05-17 14 At the Supreme Court yesterday. Luck Sock, and Chu Lim, on trial for murder and culpable homicide were found not guilty and discharged. Tan Chow Than, for causing grievous hurt, was also declared not guilty and discharged. Veo lai Chye was sentenced to three year's imprisonment for using331 words
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Article1280 1900-05-17 14 The Emperor William is wisping in Kiel, Bremerhaven and about the Baltic and North Seas generally, so we have not seen him here for some days and there has been a lull in the telling speeches which come down with periodical force right on the head of1,280 words
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Article278 1900-05-17 14 Ihe first match in this Tournament was brought off yesterday afternoon on the ground at the Race Course. The l going' was distinctly on the heavy side, which r<*nd<. j red accurate hitting almost impossible, and made the game 'sticky 1 and slow. The tea in. s278 words
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Article69 1900-05-17 14 According to the Daily Chronic, e, Lord Roberts, unlike Sir Donald Stewart, has no belief in the 13 superstition, yet he notices occurrences of 13 at table. He has related how one New Year's Day 13 sat down to dinner. Eleven years afterwards they were69 words
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Article427 1900-05-17 14 England v. Scotland. A Drawn Game, one Goal kll. Once more England and Scotland fo UP h> out their differences on the football-fillH with the result, as on many other fid that no side could claim the victory. The boys from the land of cakes427 words
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Article66 1900-05-17 14 THE RAT QU ESTION. At the Penang Municipal Commission the discovery of large numbers of infant rats has been notified. 40,000 r^ts have been accounted for during the crusade, of which f),ooo were handed in alive. The Municipality had paid $890 for these rats, 1,400 being caught and killed in66 words
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Article202 1900-05-17 14 A scheme is said to be a foot nominate four law lords from among eminent lawyers or judges, one each from India, the Cape, Canada and Australia to peerages. The probable salary will be 6,000 i. It is considered unlikely Australia will consent to be represented202 words
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Article153 1900-05-17 14 One John," who has been reading his Spectator evidently, and h2 noted tindog, cat and bird Tories that fill ut that worthy family periodical -;ends thi(He mustn't do it again A Clevhr Kitten Fi t Smart is just an ordinary kitten so we won what in the world suddenly possessed153 words
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Article308 1900-05-17 15 The military critic of the Daily Chronicle kes this reference to the Boer positions 3 the Biggarsberg range of mountains in \orth Natal. It is of special interest now hat we know that Gen. Buller has occupied -se positions in his march northwards towards Langs Nek It308 words
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Article317 1900-05-17 15 I hey are coming in from the countryside, Fr m the land of the heat and shade, They are riding a race bur a foremost place in the ranks of the Bush Brigade. \nd the white du-t rolls in the tracks they ride, The317 words
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Article160 1900-05-17 15 Ord< i ibout to issue on the subject of training of Railway and other Yulunteer in Ind'a. Under the new scheme, ing officers will be instructed to ial attention to piaetical train- including entrenchments for the defence oi biidgt 3ai d posts. Ceremonial parades considered of secondary importA home paper160 words
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Article31 1900-05-17 15 HUTTON'S FORCE RECONNOITRING. Enemy in Strength on the Zand River. General Hutton, with his Mounted Infantry, has reconnoitred the Zand River and found the enemy in considerable force.31 words
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Article20 1900-05-17 15 Another Reconnaissance. Colonel Broadwood's cavalry, with lan Hamilton's force, have performed the same operation with similar results.20 words
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Article40 1900-05-17 15 HUNTER OCCUPIES FOURTEEN STREAMS. Flight of the Boers. Ammunition and Baggage Abandoned General Sir Archibald Hunter report s that he has occupied Fourteen Streams unopposed. The enemy retired precipitately, abandoning their ammunition and personal effects. {Later40 words
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Article16 1900-05-17 15 The result of the Chester Cup is i. Roughi^ide, i. Manners 3 Baldur.16 words
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Article18 1900-05-17 15 The Boers Retirement. Ladybrand and Ficksburg Evacuated* The Boers have abandoned Ladybrand and Ficksburg.18 words
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Article54 1900-05-17 15 THE NEUTRALITY OF THE POWERS. In a speech Lord Salisbury has eulogised the careful neutrality of the Powers. Britain to be Self-Reliant, Nevertheless, he said, as regards the future we must rely solely on our own strength. The Military Powers. The military efficacy o\ great nations, he54 words
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Article66 1900-05-17 15 UNIVERSAL VOLUNTARY RIFLE TRAINING. He questioned the wisdom of trusting to the navy alone, and as conscription is unacceptable, he urged the creation of rifle clubs everywhere. The People's Duty in Self Defence. The responsibility rested with the people to ensure the security of66 words
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Article50 1900-05-17 15 The Boers Still In A Strong Position. But Being Steadily Pushed Back. A despatch from Lord Roberts, dated May ioth, says 14 We are now across the Zand river, where the enemy is still holding a strong position, but we are gradually pushing them back."50 words
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27 1900-05-17 15 44 Officers and Ambulance Men Depart. Large numbers of foreigners are now quitting the Transvaal, including officers and ambulance men.27 words
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Article35 1900-05-17 15 THE BOERS IN FULL RETREAT. ANOTHER TELEGRAM FROM LORD ROBERTS. Lord Roberts, wiring from Zand river at one o'clock on the afternoon of the ioth, (yesterday) says that the enemy is in full r etreat.35 words
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Article11 1900-05-17 15 They occupied a position twenty miles in length.11 words
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Article13 1900-05-17 15 Our position was necessarily longer, with a wide!) scattered force.13 words
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Article33 1900-05-17 15 Cavalry and Horse Artillery in Chase. Operating on Three Lines. The British Cavalry and Horse Artillery are pursuing the enemy by three different roads. London, nth Mar, 19°°-33 words
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Article29 1900-05-17 15 BULLER MOVING ACTIVELY. General Buller is showing great activity Press Correspondents Dumb. It is reported that the correspondents have been forbidden to divulge any of th» movements.29 words
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Article25 1900-05-17 15 Had a Successful Day." Lord Roberts, wiring from Reitspruit, on the ioth in the evening, says they have hid a successful day.25 words
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Article28 1900-05-17 15 British Well Beyond the Zai,d. They have driven the enemy from point to point and are now eight miles beyond the Zand River.28 words
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15 1900-05-17 15 The cavalry and mounted infantry are a. Ventersburg station. (Later.)15 words
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Article41 1900-05-17 15 Plans Now Ready. Mr. Wyndham states that the plans for the new hospital at Hongkong are leaving this month. Work to be Pushed Through. Every effort will be made to erect the building at the earliest possible opportunity41 words
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Article37 1900-05-17 15 The Demarcation to Proceed Chinese Co-operation Immaterial. Mr. Brodrick has stated that Colonel Dorvvard, R. E., has been instructed to continue the demarcation of Wei-hai-wei, even without the co-operation of the Chinese. London, May i2tli, igoo.37 words
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Article32 1900-05-17 15 British Relief i^crce Passes Vryburg. Thp rorr s k <>••<]< nt <>f th Daily Mail at Capetown telegraphs that the special relief force for Mafeking has passed through Vryburg.32 words
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22 1900-05-17 15 Reuters correspondent at Kimberley wires that British patrols from Fourteen Streams have entered the Transvaal.22 words
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Article34 1900-05-17 15 Our Vanguard at Geneva-Siding. Five Hours March from Kroonstadt. Reuters correspondent wires from Geneva-siding on the morning of the iith (Saturday) that British forces have arrived there, fourteen miles from Kroonstadt.34 words
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Article73 1900-05-17 15 THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA. ADDRESS BY MR. CHAMBE RLAIN Republics to be Incorporated into the Empire. The British Flag Supreme. Mr. Crnmberlain, speaking at Birmingham on the general conditions of the settlement in South Africa, stated that the Government were not prepared to again recognise the independence73 words
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Article11 1900-05-17 15 No Boer Defence. Lord Roberts has occupied Kroonsladt unopposed.11 words
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Article21 1900-05-17 15 He Vainly Adjures the Boers. Mr. Steyn fled, after vainly endeavouring to persuade the burghers to continue the21 words
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Article57 1900-05-17 15 Won't Fight in Free State. 41 One More River to Gross." The men of the Tran>v«.al said they would no longer tight within the Free State, and made for the Vaal River. The Jubilee Handicap. The result of the Jubilee Handicap is i. Sirenia 2. Merry Melhodist:57 words
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Article63 1900-05-17 15 Reuters correspondent at Kroonstad, wiring on the 12th, says that a Field Cornet surrendered the town. Trying to Intercept Boer Retreat. Lord Roberts and General French are camped to the north-eastward and sent Colonel Hunter-Weston, R.E., to cut the railway. Enemy Escape by the Railway. He63 words
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Article100 1900-05-17 15 THE COLLAPSE OF T HE FREE STATE. The Free State opposition is now practically over. Boers Meditate a Stand. The Boers are now entrenching the banks of the Vaal Ricver. CLEARING THE FRrifc STATE BORDERS. Rundle and Brabant Quartering tlie Country. A telegram from Maseru (liasutoland) on Sunday states that100 words
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Article33 1900-05-17 15 Considerable Nationalist Gain. An Ominous Sign. The Nationali>ts have finally gained 49 out of 80 seats in the French Municipal elections. The Paris papers regard this as somewhat ominous.33 words
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Article39 1900-05-17 15 A Paralysing Effect on the Boers. The Enemy Flock Out of their Positions. Lord Roberts, in his recent movement absolutely pa*alysed discipline and con^ certed opposition amungst the Boeis, who flocked from iheir entrenchments, halfheartedly constructed.39 words
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Article16 1900-05-17 15 Boers Whipped tj Duty. Steyn personally whipped them out of the train.16 words
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Article153 1900-05-17 15 The Australian Comm nwealth Bill in the House. The Court of appeal. A Full Imperial Representation. Mr. Chamberlain hns introduced the Australian Commonwealth Bill. He said he mu^t ask the House to so amend the Bill a- to retain the power of the Court of Appeal, but he153 words
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Article43 1900-05-17 15 THE BIGG^RS-ERG POSITIONS CAPTURED. Expected Occupation of Dundee. Reuters correspondent at Pirttrmari' > burg, wiring on May 14th, i-a).*, that a telegram from General Bullrr announces the successful forcing of the Biggnrsb :rg positions. The occupation of Dundee is expected43 words
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Article57 1900-05-17 15 REPORTED BOEK CONCENTR \TION. THE VAAL RIVER TO BE HELD. Enemy Evacuating Nortb Natal. Deserting the fcouth and West. Reuters correspondent at Kroonstadt. wiring on May *****, i-ays lhat it is reported that the whole of tin; Boer forces are concentrating on tbe Vaal, leaving the Big^arsb er57 words
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Miscellaneous44 1900-05-17 15 w < A I Taken ai Ku:.uang Kerbau Hospital Observatory. I 3p.m.9 p. m. 12 Fah 29.952 2(j.3;4 29.886 SB.O ijl.O 82.2 .So. 5 50.6 79.0 S S.W. S.S W. aim. ...91 3 So H 149.0 y 76.0 Nil. J v^ da) v night < \vnr.44 words
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Article20 1900-05-17 16 It is computed that the Free Staters fighting at the Vaal will not exceed 2,000.20 words
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Article387 1900-05-17 16 Quotation. Capital. Ps,d Uf. Shar. s Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £i Nominal. J 2,000,000 414,231 *****-7,, Deferred. £s T2 E Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000(7 8,584 8,584 £1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 35,0^ 2c o sT™ Fraser387 words
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Article24 1900-05-17 16 Men and Horses Quite Fit. Supplies Abundant. The of the British troops and horses is excellent. Food and water are plentiful.24 words
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Article50 1900-05-17 16 Dundee Occupied. After Four Days Operations. Gennral Buller occupied Dundee on the 15th, the operations preceding lasting four days. A Boer Force Retires to Glencoe. Two thousand five hundred of the enemy have left for Glencoe. Dundee Coal Mines Cestroyed by Boers The collieries at Dundee were wrecked50 words
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Article27 1900-05-17 16 FURIOUS BOER BOMBARDMENT. Native Quarter Destroyed and Occupied. The Boers on Saturday, 12th, furiously bombarded Mafeking, destroying and afterwards occupying the native quarter.27 words
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Article27 1900-05-17 16 SMART BRITISH COUNTER-ATTACK. Boers Surrounded on Saturday Night. The British surrounded and attacked them en Saturday night. The Boer Losses. Seven Boers were killed and seventeen wounded.27 words
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Article18 1900-05-17 16 The Boer delegates have arrived at New York. London, May r6tk t /goo.18 words
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Miscellaneous826 1900-05-17 16 CLEARANCES. May 10, Tamba Maru, Jap. str., Wale, for Antwerp, via ports. Phra Nang, Brit, str., Calder, for Bangkok. Poh Ann, Brit, str., Bainbridge, for Macassar, via ports. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Giano Ann, Brit, str.,826 words
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Miscellaneous1076 1900-05-17 16 VESSKLS IN PORr Men-o -.-Wai Flags and Tont Commanders Arrived Krom Por W»« Linnet Brit, g.b., 780 Srnythe Apl. 19 Sandakan Roads. PiauE Brit, cruis., 3600 Reynolds Apl. 19 Plymouth Roads. Liberal Por. e.b., 600 Lima May 4 Soerabaia Lisbon Brisk Brit, cruis., 1770 Sir B. Wrcy May 15 Hongkong1,076 words
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