The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 31 May 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1900-05-31 333 THE Singapore FRee Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, MAY 31st] 1000. No. 67018 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article100 1900-05-31 333 In London, on the 73rd inst., from Pneumonia mhis3Qth year, John KdwaroGkay VVhsatlkv! of the British North H -rn^o Company's service and eldest ton o| j. J. L WheatW Singapore,' Friends will please accept this ml mation. (Madras and Bangalore papers please copy.) At h.s residence, 35 Syed AlUy100 words
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Article, Illustration28 1900-05-31 333 Hfrc*hall the Pres* th« People's rijjht maintaif Unawed by influence and unbrib«d by gain; >.V'<? patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, nu4 ""i to Religion, Loyalty, and Law.28 words
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Article476 1900-05-31 333 CMav 2*th Ov\< congratulations hearty and sincere to two of our comparatively young administrators, who have been bred and brought up, as far a< official service goes, in the Malay Peninsula. Mr E. \V. BIRCH has a hereditary claim to distinction, for his father, once Colonial476 words
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Article289 1900-05-31 333 WHILE we must await the letters of correspondents to learn the full details o 1 the relief of Mafeking, it is of great interest to know that not only Mahon's Southern column but PLUMER'S from the north particip ted in the eagerly awaited operation?. PLUMER, reinforced from Rhodesia289 words
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Article542 1900-05-31 333 (May 28th.) EVERYTHING in South Africa points tv> the probability that the relief of Mafeking has struck the keynote of the beginning of the end. If ever the enemy thought they had a genuine soft thing on, it was the capture of Mafeking. It was so sure542 words
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Page 333 Advertisements
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Advertisement384 1900-05-31 333 M Birch and Clifford, Ma Relief, !he Boer Collapse, 5^ ur n» 334 A Pro B itr A Ivocate, 335 Lord Robeiis's Maich, Fclish, 1 1 3 VJ I urf. re Sporting Club, g Meeting, 340,341 \nal) ot the Kacm^, 3^l Dn s at the Races, 342 1 the K.ict384 words
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Advertisement124 1900-05-31 333 NOW READY FRIEND TOMMY OTHER TOPICS BEING A COLLECTION OF VERSES REGARDING ATKINS, THE BOER WAR AND OTHER SUBJECTS BY JOSS CHINCH IN JOSS. I'rice $1.00 in Coloured paper wrapper. Price §i.20 in Khaki cloth. Can be obtained through Messrs. KELLY WALSH LTD. Messrs. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. May124 words
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Miscellaneous282 1900-05-31 333 THE WEEK. The mail from Europe of May 4th, arrived by the M. M. Laos on Monday. The next is due by the P. O. Bengal on Saturday. The last homeward mail left by the M. M. Oceanien on Monday. This one is taken by the P. O. Coromamie/ on282 words
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Article53 1900-05-31 334 We hear through a private source that among the private affairs that took Sir HENRY McCALLUM over to London from Newfoundland was a certain personal interest H. E. has in the ultimate disposal of the Straits Settlements Governor-ship. Nothing is available yet to show that any decision will53 words
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Article1204 1900-05-31 334 (May 29th.) An old friend, a foreign resident of this place, has forwarded to us, for perusal, a copy of the Open Letter to the Duke of Devonshire written by Mr. CHARLES Bois. SBVAINj editor of the Algemren Handdshlad. As a matter of fact another correspondent, from1,204 words
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Article369 1900-05-31 334 Lord Roberts' s March. THE headquarters of Lotd ROBEkls's army is now across the Vaal river, at Vereenigin^, and therefore about 32 miles from Johannesburg and 63 from Pretoria. This last advance does not seem to have been disputed to any effect, for Lord Rouerts mentions "four" as the total369 words
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Article504 1900-05-31 334 (May 30th-) When religious narrow-minded woodenheaded men like the typical Boers believed that they carried Providence about with them as a private proprietary joss, and acted 4< fluently on that beli« f, we cannot wonder that the superstition persists still so far that Mr. Kruger has ordt-red504 words
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Article2417 1900-05-31 334 Tuesday, May 29th, rc JJo.O o. Present H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (X Alex Swettenham, k.c.m c, The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (W*h Eeerton.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Col!v eri the Auditor-General (E C. Hill the Acting Colonial Treasurer (P \i Merewether). >f the Acting2,417 words
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Article1987 1900-05-31 335 (Times Special Correspondent.) Bloemfontein, April 4th— The Boers continued to mass in the vicin ity of Thabanchu in such numbers, that Broadwood did not consider it expedient to wait for reinforcements, but fell back from Thabanchu on March 30th, determined to do the 35 miles1,987 words
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Article104 1900-05-31 335 Captain Nyman of the Russian steamer Rossia, which arrived from Odessa yesterday on her way to V'adivostock, with Prince Kastewsky on board, reports that the vessel went ashore on. Diamond Point off Sumatra. The Dutch gun-boat Koetir went to her assistance ami it wasjonly after the Rossia was rid104 words
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Article691 1900-05-31 336 At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Ascension Day, prayers for Her Majesty were said and the National Anthem sung. A Chinaman was arrested yesterday for attempting to steal a watch and chain on the race-course. The leave of Mr. A. J. \V. Watkins, Resident691 words
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1821 1900-05-31 336 The usual custom of celebrating Her Majesty's Birthday, by assembling at Government House on the evening of the 24th, was again honoured this year, and in response to the invitation ot the Acting Governor, Sir Alexander Svvettenham, a large number of guests took part1,821 words
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Article212 1900-05-31 336 As one of the Parades of the units of the Garrison, the S V. A. \'<>>terd *y morning fell in at the Drill Hall at 6 3>>, forming up a full battery of 2 5 guns, Captain St. Clair being in command, the other officers present being212 words
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Article52 1900-05-31 336 1 he King of Siam is on a tr p on the Maha Chakkri on tie t ast and ihen the west coasts of the Gulf 01 S am. The third victim of the amok, the Ma'ay Haridan, wi.o was stablrd in the back, die 1 yesterday at his house52 words
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Article267 1900-05-31 336 The 7 immin is surprised at the exfran ,r growth of cities and towns in the cmnir. J nar V the past twelve years. At present Z durin X of cities possessing a population of oll^T^ exceeds 28 In the order of develops* fr«* stands highest,267 words
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Article250 1900-05-31 336 The doubt as to what force relieved Mafcking is being gradually solved It must be remembered that it was no part of the scheme for Sir F. Ctrrington's force to relirve the br leagu> red town the t «sk would be too difficult and doubtful. Sir250 words
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366 1900-05-31 336 On receipt of the Spectator of the 28th April by thr German mail yt&lerday we find tliat the Editor's piivate reference was not to the receipt of the Ha nan at igitphs and articles, but to a previous despatch of cuttings and a Singapote366 words
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Article76 1900-05-31 336 The Pinang Gazette s*y> We nut* with surprise, that the London Times h been goose enough to accept the nonsensi i al telegram, which was despatched ffl IB Singapore to Hongkong and a!s<> pul)! tbete, anent the change of name ol New Harbour. The London 77jW/xmust in 1 be hard76 words
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Article1223 1900-05-31 337 May 23rd 1900. Present Mr. A. Gentle (President), Messrs, sorM, apper, Maclaren, ]ago, Moses, Choa Giang Thye, and Col. Pcnnefather. :ni Mr. A. Barker (who sent a written NUW MEMtiSR. Mr. fan Cheng Guan made the customary daration, on taking his seat as a Municipal Commissioner. Pmsidbmt's Statemint.1,223 words
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Article245 1900-05-31 337 (A I.RN T LYRIC.) He was carved in stone, and be stood alone High up in tlie altar wall. With a Parian frown, looking coldly down At the sinners, great and small. He was grand and great but morn and late He searched o'er245 words
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Article247 1900-05-31 337 The Globe says "Cronje is a Scot, and a Galloway man, if Sir J. Crichton Brown is to be believed. He has just told the Scottish Border Counties Association that the Father of General Cronje, whose name is the Dutch rendering of McCrone, was born at247 words
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Article42 1900-05-31 337 Chid Inspector Hearn has i>ad a little trip up to Shanghai in connection with tii« forgeries of Reutens, aNas L. D. Saundrr-, on^the Chartered B«nk at Bangkok. Mr. Hearn returned without his man, as the Shanghai police took charge of the case.42 words
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Article1515 1900-05-31 337 The sloop Rosario, Capt. Hamilton, arrived at Colombo on the nth inst. on her way to Singapore. A Malay living at 24 Jeddah-st. says that his bajn pocket has been picked and a gold ring and $2.50 taken. The Ist Fast Vorks Regiment, from Belgaum, are1,515 words
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Article1218 1900-05-31 338 (Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli. Juvenal. Our poor friend Stead is evidently in a bad way. His foamings and ravings against his country make the hypothesis that he is a lunatic the only charitable view that can be taken of his case. He returned1,218 words
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Article78 1900-05-31 338 The COMUL VlSlTl Rajah Hrookf. Reported Dei bat 01 TftUSAM Expiditiob. (Hongkong Telegraph Correspondent.) Labuan, May 17th.— On account of fresh developments in the Sarawak affair the British Consul has postponed his intended visit to Sandakan, and left suddenly this mornirg for Brooketon to meet Rajah Brooke.78 words
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Article231 1900-05-31 338 U is the general opinion that the British will arrived at Pretoria as fast as they can march."— Renter's Telegram. That's a fact— We're goin' to get there (Play a quick step, please— The Band) Vox campaigning better readirf than you'll find the thing on hand And the veldt's231 words
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Article15 1900-05-31 338 The secessionof yeUnother cadet member of the Perak Civil Service is said to be impending.15 words
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Article946 1900-05-31 338 The Reichstag having gone into recess, the political pot has left off seething for a time. The Naval Bill in Commission was kept very quiet but one or two interesting utterances leaked cut. Bebel said straight out that the Bill was levelled against England, to which Count946 words
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Article798 1900-05-31 338 The Nineteenth Century f or April oD en an article by Sir George S. Clarke on Pre 'or Imperial Safety," which deals withtheo of Army Reform. His main recommenda^" devoted to the Militia, which he says has, land and Scotland, been ruined by the ml,798 words
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Article60 1900-05-31 338 "THAT BLEST HA VEN." A more than usu.iliy remote malapropisrn by ihe Liverpool Post." A lady a Liverpool a poor woman whose husband sailor. Sht? inquired at onct- oi the hu whereabouts He's gone," said the dolefully, "on a crusade to Halleluiah." Thevi* at first thought tlus wchs euphemistic describing60 words
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Article40 1900-05-31 338 Some idea of the labours oi the British Museum we .»re told, may b« gathered from th< the shelves occupied by newspapers m< thing hUe three miles. It aUo shows, wl i many people say, that -omc newspape great length.40 words
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Article142 1900-05-31 339 proclamation of the annexation of rhristmai Island from June ioth is pubonday, June 4th, Whit Monday, will observed as a Bank Holiday throughout .u c Colony. P. J. Burgess, MA. Cant, has been Pointed Government Analyst. He arrived 1 i the Colony on the 21st inst. r \V.142 words
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Article195 1900-05-31 339 Hi^ Likes and Dislikbs. v paper has secured some extracts from im <n which the Duchess of Fife has kept c per .nions, personal tastes, and impres- o! nearly every member of the English Roya* The Prince of Wales's likes and disu corded "I am happiest195 words
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Article208 1900-05-31 339 (Latham and Mactaggari.) ng to the races our markets have been parm d since our last report. Rates however in most of the mining stocks continue to rise. Raubs: The new battery and electric installais expected to start shortly. Temetangs: This com jar.}' expects to -ttatr t <208 words
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Article61 1900-05-31 339 -ome of the Australian pearlers at Mergui, says c Moulmein Advertiser, have evidently not been i during the ort season for pearling, as we are rd they are now shipping cutch to London A year or two back quantities of the same odity were brought down to Moulmein61 words
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Article175 1900-05-31 339 (Malay Mail.) We regret to hear that Mr. W. W. Skeat, Civi explorer, Malay scholar and author, has d,to sever his connection with the Fcder--1 Malay Slates. Or. Maiison of the Colonial ired him tube "permanently incapa- d lor further service in the F. M. S.175 words
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Article109 1900-05-31 339 It is reported that an almost serious rebellion has broken out in Raratonga. The whole island was taught by missionaries some little time back to observe Sunday carefully. Lately, by some misfortune, a scientific person appeared, who showed that the 180 th degree of longitude having109 words
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Article52 1900-05-31 339 nth List, Previously acknowledged $59,556.28 Per W. K. Crum-Ewing, Collections in N. Sembilan '77-5° Per B. N. Samy, Collections from Solicitors' clerks 48. Fischer Huber Co. 1,027.67 Per O. Anthonisz, Chia Keow, <jo Bencoolen-St. 50. Masonic Lodge St. George 250. Total $61,109.45 G. W. Butt, Hon.52 words
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Article165 1900-05-31 339 Says the Ceylon Observer We commend the following piece of Indian news to the enterprising Government that rules this land, a Government which for its size has more public works on its hands than any in the Kast, and has as yet made no official165 words
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Article346 1900-05-31 339 Mr. Chattel Hose, son ol the vicar of Roydon Diss, Norfolk, had the honorary degree of Doctor in Science conferred on him by Cambridge Uni- versity on 26th ult. In presenting Mr. Hose for 1 the degree, the public orator, Dr. Sandys, stated that, for the last346 words
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Article74 1900-05-31 339 In connection with the funeral at Shanghai of the late CUief Justice Sir Nicholas Hannen a most imposing military naval and civil ceremony the report of the proceedings says H. M. S. Hermione landed 125 bluejackets and 18 marines, the whole being under the command of Ist Lieut. Goodenough. Theeightmarines74 words
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Article131 1900-05-31 339 In the course of a letter from Bloemtontein, Mr. Bennett Burleigb, waiting to the Daily Telegraph, says We have been very severe upon those who have" not tried to respect the Boer and his property —very rightly, too, in most instances. Most of the cases have been trivial. There is131 words
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Article680 1900-05-31 339 H. M. S. Pique proceeded to Hongkong at nine o'clock this morning. Major H. D. E. Parsons is appointed an Ordnance Officer 3rd class. Lieut. P. O. Hazelton, formerly here with the 10th Lincolnshire, and now of the Army Service Corps, is promoted to be captain.680 words
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Article202 1900-05-31 339 A Hokien, of 26 Teluk Ayer-st., states that on Saturday, he was assaulted whilst in a rikisha and robbed of $1000 in notes, which sum he was carrying in his hand at the time. The s.s. Pekan, which arrived here yesterday, had a case of small pox on202 words
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Article137 1900-05-31 339 The first race in connection with the Jackson Millar Cup of the Swimming Club was held yesterday at Tanjong Katong. There was a good attendance of members and competitors, and a very good race, although the scratch man, P. H. Upton, won with something in hand. The water was137 words
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Article180 1900-05-31 339 There was a very large and enthusiastic audience to witness this performance on Saturday night, and the frequent applause was quite justified by the generally excellent items presented. Everything was very good and unless we take the programme in detail it seems almost unfair to specially mention any180 words
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Article130 1900-05-31 339 H. M. S. ROSARIO." H. M. S. Rosario, 980 tons displacement, commanded by Claud A. W. Hamilton, arrived yesterday momingfrom Portsmouth on her way to the China station. She is a twin screw, |steel-sheathed sloop and is taking the place of H. M. S. Rattler. The Rosario was built at130 words
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Article133 1900-05-31 339 A war correspondent, alluding to the surrender at Koodoosrand, says Mrs. Cronje is amazingly plain, and had the misfortune to leave a mass of false hair behind in her tent, which was taken possession by a doctor, and divided among his friends as a memento.133 words
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Article6560 1900-05-31 340 f SPRING MEETING, 1900. FIRST DAY;— Tuesday, May 22nd. Committee.— -C. Sugden, Esq., Chairman W. Cadell, Esq., H. Fort, Esq., J. C. D. Jones] Ksq., Hon'ble C. W. Laird, D. D. Mackie, Esq., A. G. Wright, Esq. Steu ards.— Jttit^e, H. Fort Esq., j Asst. Judge and6,560 words
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Article434 1900-05-31 341 The following ran and were not placed: Robs* Kum Sringf, Gaulme, 4; Lady Goodie, Napper Tandy, Sundial, Client, Ainsdale, Day-»ng, Sayles, Silvcrtone, 3 Vanita*, Nora Creina, Clover, Capsicum, Claret, 2; Keswick, Alone, Modesty, Ringmaster, Rathfeigh, Oliver, i. Owners The following ran horses 'vhich were unplaced T.434 words
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Article191 1900-05-31 341 Over 51 Millions in Receipt oj Reliei. Calcutta, May 18th. The numbers in receipt of Famine Relief have now risen by 36,000 making a total of 5,601,000. There has been an increase of 62.000 in the Central Provinces 29,000 in Beiar 1 1,000 in Ajmere-Merwara and 8,000191 words
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Article574 1900-05-31 342 A newly fledged M. L. C. and an owner of more or less successful horses wore a negligee costume of blue serge with what looked like an old lace fichu. His dainty bottines were much admired. The Master was daintily gowned in a delicate shade574 words
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Article275 1900-05-31 342 Her Need 01 Gold May For( b Her into War. Simla, April 6.— ln his recent Budget statement made at Calcutta Mr. Clinton Davvkins, Financial Member of the Council, speaking of the remarkable inflow of gold into India, said that imports of the precious metal were arriving in275 words
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Article690 1900-05-31 342 A Malay, of 30 Teluk Blanga-rd., reports the theft of jewellery and silk sarongs value $693 from his house. Two carriage hoods, belonging to Ungku Suleiman, who lives at Oxley-rd., were cut during last night. The belts, pouches. &c, for the Penang Volunteers have at last690 words
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Article915 1900-05-31 342 From a Boer Eye-witnbss. i 6th February. The enemy continued his bombardment. Our Burghers and the English Infantry fired at each other from their trenches at a distance of about 800 metres. Seven Burghers were killed and seven wounded out of the Middelburg and Swaziland Commandoes.915 words
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Article317 1900-05-31 342 GERMANY AND THE INDIAN FAMINE. The pledge given by Mr. Balfour that the Cn eminent will ask for a grant-in-aid for famine r^r in India the moment Lord Cursor, finds hk f financial resources inadeq uate is entirely satisfann Wn But there are obvious reasons for holding help in reserve,317 words
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Article119 1900-05-31 342 A Point in Racing Law. A correspondent to the Pionerr sends the letter given below, and those who arc in the J) rby weeps would do well to examine the list ot nominations for the race, which we publish tv-day and spot the animal referred119 words
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Article131 1900-05-31 342 THE U.S. "BALTIMORE'S' RETURN. The U.S. cruiser Baltimore, Capt. J. M. Forsytb, which left Hongkong last Wednesday, arrived at an early hour this morning on her return to the United States. Rear Admiral J C. Watson, who is on boar*] the Baltimore, was recently appointed to the East in succession131 words
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Article96 1900-05-31 342 The steamer Sherard Osborn which has arrived at Frcmantle from Adelaide, is the vest for some months, has been engaged in the work o\ taking soundings in connection witli the new < tpc cable. She came from Singapore and reached Sydney early in January. After96 words
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Article113 1900-05-31 342 (A recent incident from Born- With tomahawks and boomerangs—Or sucli grim tools of war With arrow shafts and poisoned fang^, And knives to scratch and scar, With love of war and scalps imbued Two tribes fought out their battle feiul. Between their rinks a river flowed, Where113 words
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Article77 1900-05-31 342 The gross receipts of the Egyptian railwaj i 1899 amounted to Q 2,2, 1 12,000. Ti.is is the I figure yet attained. After providing (or vvoikin^ expenses, and for the payment of km: mUcwhicti constitute a chaiye on the rail* 13 tration, a balance of £Ei77 words
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Article1597 1900-05-31 343 By "Onkaparinga." As fully expected, the meeting was the best we have ever had here, but we must not rest satisfied if further improvement in sport is possible, and everything should be done to encourage owners here and in neighbouring ports, so that our Sin,rc1,597 words
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Article203 1900-05-31 343 This excellent Company made a great hit last night, when some entirely new features were presented. The tent was again crowded, perhaps more so on this occasion than before, the gallery being packed with natives, and the boxes and reserved seats having their share of patrons. The programme,203 words
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Article829 1900-05-31 343 The annual general meeting of the above company was held on 26th ult. at the Cannon-street Hotel. Mr. Samuel Spencer presided. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, stated that the accounts worked out as regarded the net profits at about the same as829 words
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Article118 1900-05-31 343 A Chinaman lias been committed for trial on a charge of gang-robbery. He stopped another Celestial returning in a rikisha from his devotions at the Chinese temple at Tiong Bahru, and robbed and assaulted him. Two Chinese were yesterday each sentenced to a "year," for house-breaking, by a118 words
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Article118 1900-05-31 343 Mr. Meyer Prinstein, of Syracuse University, has cleared 24 ft. 7^ in. in a loner jump, beating the world's record. Describing the Boer prisoners' march from Paardeberg one observer writes 'The Boer prisoners when they first showed up on the hori/on looked like a trail of ants, and as they118 words
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Article141 1900-05-31 343 The Mergui pearl fishery industry is said to be declining. The cost of pearling has been increasing whilst the returns in the shape of valuable pearls are decreasing. Divers complain of the exhausting nature of the work, and whilst in Australian waters they can dive to141 words
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Article217 1900-05-31 343 M. Brossart, a young French priest from Paris, arrived yesterday morning by the Laos to join the Diocese of Malacca. For the present he will be stationed here to learn Chinese. A writer in the Pinang Gazette condemns the action of the Municipal Commissioners there for proposing to spend $4,000217 words
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Article365 1900-05-31 343 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market, At the other markets they vjhv be small variation-. Singapore, May 28, 1300. Beans, Long per tatty ct. 3 Do., French do. 12 Keef do. 25 Beef Steak do. Vl 30 Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bam365 words
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Article2654 1900-05-31 344 (Via Ceylon.) London, May 13th.— The Boers destroyed a large bridge south of the town and burned a good s shed before leaving, and are now entrenching at *he Vaal River. A Times despatch from Kroonstadt says that it is reported that President Kruger intends moving *o Lydenberg as2,654 words
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Article1617 1900-05-31 344 The Boers are reported to be fortifying and pio vUioning l.^denburg, which is to be their new capital in tin- event of the fall of Pretoria. Lydenburg is a town picturesquely situated in a goldfield^ disiiict of the same name, and about I So miles north1,617 words
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Miscellaneous61 1900-05-31 344 (\T-»y |9 Taken at Kandang Keroau Hos. ita! Os9. A %l. I Bar. red. 3a i«»i 19-924 >• remperatti^e *>0.8 Wt^t Bulb I'H«t: .umst-r.. 803 Dir. of Wind SW. 5.W s^ Max. Temp. 87 5 Mm dt 759 VI ix. in Mil 1.V»5 r t. rad. fhcr. 74 3 Rli61 words
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Article610 1900-05-31 345 An Order has been made by His Honour the Officer Administering the Government iaCouacil prohibiting the landing, at any port in the Colony, of all passengers, other than those travelling first or second class* by any vessel which leaves Calcutta after The town of Saigon has610 words
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Article322 1900-05-31 345 SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. The annual general meeting of the members of the Philharmonic Society was held in the Town Hall last night, there being present W. G St. Clair (President), Messrs. Lanz, Wallace, Kirk, Polglase, Cross, Knight, Ruchwaldy, Makepeace, Ager, Noon, &c. The report and accounts (already referred to in322 words
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Article72 1900-05-31 345 A matt h was played la>t night on the C»i( ket Club Ground between a second XI of the S. C. C. and the M. N. I. The game was a very level one, and although both goals were several times in jeopardy, nothing was scored till just72 words
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Article277 1900-05-31 345 PO LICE NEWS. A Bombay man, name>i Hassan Abu Kali of 17 M Jacca-fct*, slates that bis house baa been entered, and clothing and jewellery value §i-"6 stolen. A I aichu, residing at 7 Hok Lam-st a*so reports a thelt from bis bouse of %203 clothing and jewellery. A Hokien277 words
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Article191 1900-05-31 345 In the issue for April sth of v Photography is a rt production r*l a truly wende ful photograph -how ing H. M S Viper, ihe fastest ship in the world, ploughing thr-.iigli the water at a speed of 35* knots, qual to 41191 words
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Article354 1900-05-31 345 A correspondent writes There'have been several disgraceful robberies lately, accompanied by sacrilege, at the Christian Cemeteries in Bukit Timah-rd. The articles stolen were in some cases heavy iron drain covers which one man could hardly have got away had there been any vigilant police in the vicinity. Last354 words
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476 1900-05-31 345 Mrs. Dewky's Goloshbs. Thk Admiral's Tunic. Says an American contemporary: Admira and Mrs. D wty have had their first qua«rel. The bride told a party of her friends about it Saturday, and every ne in town will know ii before tomorrow night. It be-an476 words
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Article257 1900-05-31 345 Bishop Wa's l am How, like the mothers of Pierre and Thomas in the Dab Ballads," was "o! decent size, though not particularly tall." He gives his height as five feet nine inches, but on his first visit to Almnndbury to preach, the verger came to him257 words
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Advertisement164 1900-05-31 345 NOdLL d Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS OF Dynamite, Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL KINDS OF Safety Fuses, Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives* being all manufactured in Great Britain, are made to *ass the high standard of safety and purity tests imposed by the British Government and164 words
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Miscellaneous194 1900-05-31 345 Kv< h NCiE. (Corrected up to May -50). on London. Bank 4 m^ i/ifi-£ demand llll H t'uvate ciediis 3 m/s 2 oJL documents 7 ro/s 2/0J credits 6 m/s 2o\ France, demand G FRM AN V, demand 20 13 India, T. T ..'l7i HONGKONG, demand £%dis. Yokohama, demand... 4194 words
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Advertisement632 1900-05-31 346 XJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND $11,500,000 RKSBRVB LIABILITY OP iiooooooo PROPRIETORS I $'0,000,000 Courr of Directors. N. A Sum, Esq.— Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. R. M. Gray, Esq. H. W. Slade, Esq. B. Gostz, Esq. ID. M. Mosrs, Esq. A. Hauft, Esq. I632 words
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Advertisement214 1900-05-31 346 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. ENGINEERS, Iron and Brass Founders Bridge and Shipbuilders General Contractors. Steam V vOOvIO -IN STEEL OR WOODPASSENGER AND CARGO STRAMERS LAUNCHES AND LIGHTERS Stern Wheel and Light draft steamers a peciality. Lancashire, Cornish, Vertica/, Locomotive and Marine. Engines Winding and Hauling. Portable, Semiportable and Marine, for214 words
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Advertisement244 1900-05-31 346 John Little CO., LTD. NEW BOOKS: RED POTTAGE by M. Cholmondeley. THE SCARLET CITY by Pots and Swears. ROAR OF THE RING by Nat Gould. MALAY MAGIC by W. W. Skeat. CAKES AND ALE by E. Spencer. GERALD FITZGERALD by Charles Lever. SEA URCHINS by W. W. Jacobs. THE SKIPPERS244 words
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Advertisement498 1900-05-31 346 The Singapore Free Pr ess Mercantile Advertiser Cablb Addrbss,— Advertiser, Sinn* Tbliphone Number.— n o 61 Published at 30-3, Raffles Place Sin*. T^HE leading English Newspaper in n. 1 Straits Settlements; Johore, Federated Native States of Perak, Sel gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the N f Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak498 words
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Article47 1900-05-31 347 BIRTHDAY HONOURS. Messrs. Clifford and Birch. Other Birthday Honours are.— Mr. Hugh Clifford, Governor of British North Borneo, to be Companion of St. Michael and St. George. Mr. Ernest W. Birch, Resident of Negri Sembilan, to be a Companion of St. Michael and St. George.47 words
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Article39 1900-05-31 347 Plumcr Participates. Canadians and Australians Assist. The Canadian Artillery and the Queensland Bushmen belonging to Carrington's force joined Colonel Plumer on the 15th May by forced marches and took part in the relief of Mafcking.39 words
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Article12 1900-05-31 347 A fresh commando has occupied Langs Nek. (Later.)12 words
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Article44 1900-05-31 347 Despatch from Lcrd Roberts. Tiie Flight of Snymaa. Lord Roberts, wiring from Honingspruit on May 22nd, states th*t after the relief of Mafeking, the relievers and the garrison joined forces and attacked the Boers under Commandant Snyman, who then fled.44 words
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Article23 1900-05-31 347 Fighting with De Wet. Lan Hamilton ha> reached Heilbron, after a sene of engagements with the Boers under Dewet.23 words
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Article24 1900-05-31 347 (Aud a Good Job Too Kruger denies thr statement that he is suing for pea< c. London, 24th May, /goo.24 words
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Article22 1900-05-31 347 Lord Roberts arrived at the south bank of the Rhenoster River and found that the enemy had fled.22 words
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28 1900-05-31 347 YEOMANRY CLEAR THE BOSh OF DISTRICT. General Kelly- Kenny reports that the Yeomanry have cleared the country between Bloemfontein and Bo^hof. {Later Boers Will Fight to the Death.28 words
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29 1900-05-31 347 It is reported that the Boers are trekking straight to tlu Vaal, where they declare that thi-y will fight to the death.29 words
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Article27 1900-05-31 347 Lan H.m lton Cooperates. General French is now at Prospect, on the railway, five mile* to the noith of Rhenoster. Lan Hamilton is also co-operating.27 words
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Article29 1900-05-31 347 An Unhindered March. It is the general opinion that the British will arrive at Pretoria as fast as they can march. London, 25th May, iguo.29 words
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Article40 1900-05-31 347 Railway Communication Open. Vryburg a Base for the Advance to. Pretoria. Sir Archibald Hunter's Division has occupied Vryburg, to which place trains are now running. It will be made the base of operations for the Western Column.40 words
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Article33 1900-05-31 347 Moving Up Guns Against Langs Nek. A Battle HxpecteJ There. General Buller is posting guns round .ang s Nek. A severe s'rugorJe may be expected there London, 26th May> igoo.33 words
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Article28 1900-05-31 347 Boers at Polfontein. Reuters Correspondent at Mafeking, wiring on May 20th, states that the Boers are entrenching at Pollocteio, ten miles to the eastward of Mafeking.28 words
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Article29 1900-05-31 347 Will Leave in June. The Marquis of Lansdowne in the House of Lords has stated that 11,000 troops are going to South Africa in June29 words
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Article38 1900-05-31 347 Roberts to Cross Yesterday. The Daily Telegraph correspondent, wiring from Vredefort on May 24th, says that the British outposts are now 26 miles from the Vaal, and that Lord Roberts will doubtless cross on Sunday.38 words
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Article31 1900-05-31 347 A Parys Exhibition. Lord Roberts, telegraphing from Wolvehoek on May 26ih, states that an advanced portion of hi> force crossed the Vaal on the Queen's Birthday, near Parys.31 words
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Article22 1900-05-31 347 British Scouts at Viljoens rift. Lan Hamilton's column of Mounted Infantiy is at Boschda-'k. Our scouts are now at Viljoensdrift.22 words
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Article32 1900-05-31 347 The local min°s are uninjured. NO BOSKS VISI3 r .E. Vanishing Over the Vaal. There is no enemy this side of the Vaal. London, May 2jth /goo. i I.32 words
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Article25 1900-05-31 347 Boers Beg isruger to Surrender. A telegram from Lourenco Marques states that an influential deputation of the Burgers has urged Xruger to surrender.25 words
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Article17 1900-05-31 347 K'uger replied that the matter was in the hands of the commandants. {Later)17 words
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Article14 1900-05-31 347 General French crossed the Vaal at Lindques Drift on Friday.14 words
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Article44 1900-05-31 347 A General Boer Retreat: Reuters correspondent at Newcastle in North iNatai Mates liai liie Bucrs, who had been very active, lvid been Ta 'g^ly reinforced, and aye b< j en certifying positions extending horn Vryheid to Langs Nek. have now rctreaU d.44 words
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Article28 1900-05-31 347 Supposed Readiness to Surrender. There are rumours both in NaiaPand on the Free State bord<r> ti al President Kruger is *eriously considering the question cf surrender.28 words
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Article18 1900-05-31 347 Reaches Constantinople. Prince Kotoliitn o( Japan has arrived at Constantinople. London, May 28th, 1900.18 words
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Article56 1900-05-31 347 The Coal Mines Safe. Four Casualties. Lord Roberts wiring from Vere^niging, on May 27th, says: I crossrd the Vaal thismornii g and am now encnrnpert on the north b nk The advance of lh? troo »*> only just prevented thr destructi«>n >( Vw c< almines on56 words
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Article15 1900-05-31 347 RAILWAY C LEAR FROM BULUWAYO. The railway fron Mafekin^ to Buluwayo has now been restored.15 words
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Article44 1900-05-31 347 Moving Eastwa ds in Three Columns. Rundle's Divisi-n is moving steadily eastward in ihree columns and occupied Senekal on May 27. Rund!e, with Campbell, is cidvancmg from I rommel, B<»yrs on the Mt from Bebterfldt, and Brabnnt from Ficksburg.44 words
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Article35 1900-05-31 347 The Erakensberg Passes. Reuters correspondent at N-wcastle states that detachments of tie enemy are frequently appealing near Ingogo. We have blocked Vrinreendti's Pass. Ti.c enemy hold Mullei's and Boiha't Pas? s (Later.)35 words
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Article60 1900-05-31 347 A Concession at Masampho. No Russian Fortifications Proposed. Mi. Brodrick lias stated that the new ngrecment between Russia a id Corea lias ao reference to sovereign rig.it- but grants a ron< ession sim.lar to that gianttd Japan at Mar-ampho. The Government has no kn nvlcdge ot any60 words
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Advertisement591 1900-05-31 347 P 0- Office. Collycr Quay. ©6^^ Wharves. Keppel Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co rlv^M 5 f ?v,rf HlNA J Ap AN, PENANG, Rrv^? N J, N DIA AUSTRALIA, ADEN SSYSS .MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR! and T l6ndon DISI VENICE plymo^th Through Bills ot Lading issued for Persian <*ulf 9 Continental and American591 words
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Article48 1900-05-31 348 Lord Roberts Near Johannesburg. Lord Roberts wires from Klip River on May 28th -We marched twenty miles today and are now eighteen miles from Johannesburg. Flight of the Enemy. Preparing and Deserting Successive Positions. The enemy had prepared positions, intending opposition, but abandoned them successively.48 words
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Article24 1900-05-31 348 OR ANGE FREE STATE ANNEXED. A wiro from Capetown states that th i Orange River Fret* State has been formally annexed to-d *y. (Later.)24 words
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Article38 1900-05-31 348 Only A Few Guns Saved. Westralians in Pursuit. We pressed them so hard that they had only time to get five guns into the train and leave as the West Australians dashed in38 words
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Article43 1900-05-31 348 President Kruger's Programme. Three Days Prayer. Relief from Oppression." Reuters correspondent at Pretoria, wiring on the 2&MI, states that President Kruger has ordered three days prayer, humiliation, ami confession ol sins, for relief from oppresMon. London, May jot h t rpoo.43 words
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Article23 1900-05-31 348 To Ze rust. To Lichtenburg. The British have occupied Zeerust. Another force is ma ching on Lichtenburg ta-l of Mafeking],23 words
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Article734 1900-05-31 348 May 23* Zubida, Brit, str., Tyndal, for Saigon. Chigwell, Brit, str., McKenzie, for Balik Papan. Sanuki Maru, Jap. str., Townsend, for Antwerp, via ports. May 24. Hong Wan, Brit. str. t Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Hbbe, Bnt. str., Inkster, for Penang and Deli. Oldenburg, Ger. str., Prager, for734 words
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Article68 1900-05-31 348 P. AND O. Cor tmandel, June i. For London. Mr. M. S. Warum, Mr. N»i Salt, Mr. Mom Ch w Cliahrt Lobiiesarn, Mr. N i S m, Mr. W^ng n,l hil.l, and Mr N. Mclniyre. F<»- Lnnd-m v>a \lirs-iiUs. —Mr. VV. Wood, Ah. N. B .ir i68 words
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Article383 1900-05-31 348 Quotation. Camtal. Paid Up. Shares Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £i Nominal. 2,000,000 414,231 199,875 1a Deferred. 1( 250 £J Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 f£ 8 «584 £1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 I 25,000 25,000 250 $"00* Fraser and383 words
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Advertisement628 1900-05-31 348 THi; TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, &c. THIS Company executes Slip and Marine Engine Repairs ol all descriptions, in the most efficient manner, under the superintendence cv experienced Kuropean Shipwrights and Engineers Graving Docks up to 500 feet in length and 21 feet628 words
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Miscellaneous896 1900-05-31 348 VESSKLS i N POH T Plains and Ton* Commanders Arrived S rora For Piaup. Brit, c-uis., 3600 Reynolds Apl. 19 Plymouth Hongkt.u* Brisk. Btit. cruis., 1770 Sir B. Wrcy May 15 Hongkong Station. Plovkr Brit, cruis 75^ C. M.Cowper May 25 Hongkong Baltimore U.S. cruis., 4413 Forsyth May 29 Hongkong896 words
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Miscellaneous298 1900-05-31 348 Passengers Arrived by the L.I May 25. Per Oldenburg from Southampl —Mr. C. J. Saunders. From Bremen. Mr. E. W. Schneid From Antwerp. Mr. L. C. Rich i: From Genoa.— Mr. O. R. S. B. Magnce, Dr. A. Fobler, Mr. A. van der Lean, Mr. \V. AhrenMr. G. Axt, Mr.298 words
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