The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 June 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1900-06-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 21st, JlOOu No. G7:t18 words
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Article288 1900-06-21 1 .t, Articles. 11 Africa, i#t 33 x Rebels are Made, Ugj M« Kinley on Missions, -,gj mpaign Vi- w. (#j i ris :n the North, \g 2 R -t of li iden-Powell, ->g 2 il Office, og 2 P. O. Departure, 2 I Dickinson, v -.g 2 i World-Crisis288 words
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Domestic Occurrences
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Article36 1900-06-21 1 At Square Villa, Penang, on the 13th, the wife of H. B. Pike, of a son. At No. 1, Stevens Road, Singapore, on the 16th instant, the wife of A. Emslib Ben/ie, of a son.36 words
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Article40 1900-06-21 1 Hahenden-Tarn- On June i6th, 1900, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Rev. D. Holland Stubbs, James Wroighton, younger son of John Haftenden of Singapore, to KaTHIRIWI RUCKUY, only daughter of the late Captain E. R. Tarn, of Plymouth, Devon.40 words
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Obituary40 1900-06-21 1 On the nth inst., at Albert Street, Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob J. and Alice Aroozoo. Age 2 years and 20 days. On June 17th John LiMOARO, only son of F. H. Rrooksbank, of Singapore. Aged 13 months.40 words
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Article248 1900-06-21 1 The Europe mail of May 25th arrived by the F. O. Valetta on* Saturday. The next is due by the N. D. L. Stuttgart toThe last homeward mails left by the 1\ <^: O. Ballaarat on Friday, followed by the N. D. L. Sachsen on Tuesday. I his248 words
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Article, Illustration29 1900-06-21 1 Here tie Trf-« the People's right mainUi* Ufiawed by influence and unbribed by gain Flere patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, I1! 4 —<l to Religion, Loyalty, and Law.29 words
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Article409 1900-06-21 1 Campaign news continues to be full of interest, for it is shown that the separated Boer forces are being taken in hand and dealt with individually, to good purpose. The commandoes that demand :he most immediate attention are those that are in the country adjacent to409 words
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Article101 1900-06-21 1 We do not care to say all we should like to say about the retiring Cape Prime Minister, Mr. Schreiner, whose sole claim lo power had been based on the too numerous disloyal element of the Afrikander Bond. This much we shall condescend to say, that101 words
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Article179 1900-06-21 1 A home paper, alluding to the evil results certain to follow any laxity in dealing with the disloyal in South Africa makes this sound remark Nothing will convert a loyalist into a renegade more surely than the neglect of just claims for losses inflict" ed in179 words
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Article194 1900-06-21 1 A i RIEND sends us a copy of President Me KINLEV's recent Address on "Missions'* and asks that it should be reproduced. Sorrv we can't. In these days cf bis issues space is space, and the public who want to know that sort of thing must go194 words
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Article328 1900-06-21 1 The campaign in South Africa continues to move. In the Free State MBTHUEN has finally settled down on the lines of communication, as a safeguard, near Roodeval, on the Rhenoster River. This point, owing to the approach of a tongue of hilly ground from the east, with328 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1900-06-21 1 to the Singapore Free Press Weekly liming from Kurope to the Straits by any to nail lines are invited to send to the Manager name of their steamer and date of arrival in Copies will then be mailed to meet, ti the various ports of call. Kelly and Walsh Ltd.208 words
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Advertisement110 1900-06-21 1 LIQUID FUEL. (Petroleum Residue) Large Stock always on hand per ton f. o. b. in bunwers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUKOM) opposite ivestern entrance of New Harboue N. B. ONE TON OF LIQUID FUEL is equivalent to Two and a Quarter Tons of Japan Coal. The fue) is delivered through110 words
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Article275 1900-06-21 2 NOTHING in South Africa is of so much interest as the vital fact that he who was but Col. Baden-Powell just the other day has within a month of the relief of Mafeking not only been promoted up through some hundred and eighty Colonels on the275 words
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358 1900-06-21 2 The Crisis in the North. (June 1 8th.) PUBLIC attention is fairly well divided now between South Africa and Peking, but, as ire have already insisted, by far the greater general issues are involved in the strangely moving situation in the Far East. Not that it is a difficult situation358 words
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Article309 1900-06-21 2 Referring to the retirement of Sir Edward WINGFIELD from the office of Permanent Under-Secretary tor the Colonies and the appointment, to succeed him, of the Chief Crown Agent, Sir Montague OMMANEY, the Pinang Gazette remarks The fortunate recipient of this promotion has been known we may say,309 words
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522 1900-06-21 2 The Crisis at Peking. (June 19th.) TODAY the Crisis in North China, as politically well it might, has fairly swamped the entire situation in South Africa in real vital interest. The beginning? of the conflict are more or less localised at Peking, but one has only to reflect on the522 words
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229 1900-06-21 2 A New P. O. Departure. (June 21st.) This morning there arrived at Singapore, outward bound, on her maiden voyage, the P. and O. S.S. Banca, a vessel which represents an entirely new departure in the methods of this Company. She is under the command of Capt. BABOT. Her debut in229 words
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Article124 1900-06-21 2 Wi: should fancy the happiest man in Singapore at this moment is Lieut. A. T. S. Dickinson, 16th Madras Native Infantry) who at present is acting as A. DC. to His Honor Sir Alexander SWETTENHAM. A fewweeks ago Mr. Dickinson was notified of his transfer to the Pilfers124 words
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Article418 1900-06-21 2 O\t:r a week ago we expressed our view that the crisis at Peking, although not then fully declared, would demand that the gravest view should be taken thereof. Of the individual military action of Russia in moving her troops against Peking, we said Here we418 words
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Article103 1900-06-21 2 The Indian force told off for China is of a very representative character, i contributes a cavalry regiment and a fantry battalion, Madras an battalion and an engineer com par), while Bombay, the Punjab and the Piffi each one battalion. The R.A. 1 tributes in the form103 words
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Article169 1900-06-21 2 The Pope still refuses to accept the yearly sti| wl ich the Italian Government i- ready to Ever since the conquest of Rome by tl troops of the Kin^, an annual income of (750,00c is yearly laid aside for the Pont if ex Mix mi a-169 words
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Article147 1900-06-21 2 The heart that beats under the High la i kilt" has been rivalled by an M. P.'s remark, jusl published, that "the white face of the I soldier is the backbone of the Indian Army," Mr. H. \V. Lucy, in the Daily News tells us war147 words
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Article121 1900-06-21 2 One reason for America's advancement in in< trial engineering, which seems to be ag by both British and American writers, writer in Cassier's Magazine," that tl •n American mrinufacturing is toward stanc articles, with the consulting engineer playin secondary part, while in Great Britain the tendency has121 words
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Article91 1900-06-21 2 The Hon'ble E. C. Hill, the General, accompanied by Messrs. I }> zatio and L)e Souza, leaves this aft in the Malacca for the half year). of the Government accounts at Malat The Chutney providers in the Mail say .—Everything has paled insignificance during the past we< k the all-important91 words
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Article1405 1900-06-21 3 There lias been a grateful and comfortt of British non-successes this week Africa, and the German Press is ling more freely. Not alone the press ,ember, the public is entirely of the opinion it would indeed be difficult erwise, seeing what is their daily A little episode1,405 words
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Article161 1900-06-21 3 rS. C. C. v. S. V. A. and S. V. R. These teams contested a friendly game on the Cricket Club ground last night. In the tirst half the play was dull and uneventful, but in the second it brightened considerably and the game became quite a fast161 words
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Article1656 1900-06-21 3 The following is the Mine Manager's report for the months of April and May During April, 232 tons of ore were crushed for a yield of 255 ounces of retorted gold, and during May, 278 tons for a yield of 237 ounces of retorted gold,1,656 words
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67 1900-06-21 3 DONATIONS COLLECTED FOR ST. NICHOLAS SOCIETY. By Mrs. D Mrs. Di s T. Rawson Ker, Esq. 10 Mrs. A. urnming 5 F. H. Pcarce, I 10 C. \V. Darbishire, Esq. 10 IV, Butt. G. A. Derrick, Esq. 20 F. M. Elliot, Ksq. 10 H. < Taylor, Esq. Mrs. Dowley Dr.67 words
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Article211 1900-06-21 3 The junk reported as having been met with by Capt. Olifent, in yesterday's issue o* the Singapore Free Press is the Hip Ho Shing. She left Sarawak on the 7th June bound for Hainan, about 250 miles from Hongkong. She had on board 24 passengers and was211 words
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Article33 1900-06-21 3 We are asked to say that the Indian Famine Relief Fund will be closed on the 30th inst. Any one wishing to sub^cribto it should do so before that date.33 words
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Article758 1900-06-21 4 The homeward P. O. mail Ballaarat will leave for Europe at 8 a.m. on the 15th nst. The Boat Quay liability case, reported in the Free Press yesterday, has been adjourned for a week. H.M.S. Pique, which is to tow the tor-pedo-destroyer Otter to Hongkong, is758 words
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Article1635 1900-06-21 4 (The following is an extract from a private tetter written by a lady, lately of Singapore, now living in Manila and will serve admirably to illustrate the present state of affairs in that city* from a civilian's— a lady civilian 1 s t point of1,635 words
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Article72 1900-06-21 4 A special general meeting of the Singapore Volunteer Riile Corps was held in the S. V. A. Drill Hall yesterday afternoon, at 5 p.m., the Acting Commandant, Capt. St. Clair, S.V.A., presiding. The object of the meeting was to consider and pass the Rules drafted by the72 words
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Article384 1900-06-21 4 (Globe.) It is not too much to say that public opinion in this country has been painfully shocked by the reception which has been given to the Boer delegates in the United States. Only a short time ago Great Britain exercised her vast influence to save the United384 words
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Article18 1900-06-21 4 A Malay, living at 347-1 Victoria-st., says his house was broken into yesterday, and jewellery value 8140 stolen.18 words
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Article216 1900-06-21 4 Final of Championship. Before a keenly appreciative 'audience the final was contested last night k Jenkins and Diss. Taking into cor ation the rough state of the ground bowling was exceedingly goo d and play the best that has been seen tournament. At the beginning,216 words
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Article280 1900-06-21 4 The inevitable gunboat." (Vide extract in "S.F./Y 1 13th June 1900.) When a crisis is impending When the sky looks like a squall When the parleying is over, And the glass begins to fall. When diplomacy is ended, And its failure's been deplored Walk up the Little Gunboat,280 words
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Article276 1900-06-21 4 Ed. Lloyd, Ltd., are, at the present, I much to the fore as paper makers. Tht drought last autumn in the timber pro ducing regions abroad, the enhanced cot of fuel, and the extra demands for news paper in consequence of the war, have come altogether and276 words
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Article, Illustration300 1900-06-21 5 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by I pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronoe. and the philosopher's game, which hettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and Jurts no body in the mean season." should be addressed to the r, Singapore Free Press." So. 241 f Mackenzie) is300 words
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Article488 1900-06-21 5 EnGI INI s (VRBATBST DANGER \e who list to hear our noble En^* I famous deeds she wrought in fl< et Invincible against her bore of Mexico, the stoutest hearts Macu-lav. 'ark wss that memorable night in el, where \u r* assembled S« miral L->»(i CharlesDaily Mail - 488 words
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Article147 1900-06-21 5 Hh> best che-s <h e chess that attracts students iMsays the re klyn Fagle) ihe work of masters ;cl men devoting their whole lime to the cultivation ul atural la'ents, prud-.ee "subtle combinations and brilliant tactics thai ultimately fi their place in the classical lueialure of ihe game."147 words
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Article115 1900-06-21 5 Mu' d^k of two Missionaries. FKARfcD IN l RNATION'AL COM PL CAT 1 OS'S. (China Mail Correspondent.) Shanghai, Ju \e 6. News lias been recrived confirming the murder by the Boxers of R v H. V. Normal and Rev. (Robinson, of the Church of England Mission, at115 words
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Article297 1900-06-21 5 The Mon'hly Circular of the British Chamber of Commerce in P.tris, for May, draws attention to the alteration in .*le in the tariff of 1802 by the law passed on l\t- imry 24. last. The new tariff is greatly to the diriment of India and Ceyfon,297 words
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Article212 1900-06-21 5 he intelligence of the horse is admirably depict d in little incident which recently occurred in asm «ll Bo' r -mp near L^dysmith. A burgher s.'»>s 'i Naial cot emporary, had captured a hands >mc c'>ai^r l» •''onuing to a «-qu idron of Lancers, and Ml212 words
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Article68 1900-06-21 5 A'l l X| lon -r,'.' 1\ re'Ufllcd from his travels, WMS reU u«>s Ins -:v- 11 urcs. "I peered/ 1 said lie, ••jno \\\r ihitkel, nod there before me lay a iru kles-i ixjy." '•Nonsense/ 1 rem^rk^d »n in,,.,1, i c, *ul'<» t-ver fr.- trd ot a ini »Ule*a y68 words
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Article505 1900-06-21 5 Marvellous Muscovite Activity. Russia Massing Men and Stores at Port Arthur. Reason of England's Failure. (Daily Mail.) Nagasaki, Monday, May 14.— 1n March and April, Russia shipped from China to Manchuria over 100,000 coolies for the construction of the railway. At Port Arthur the fortifications zre bein^505 words
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480 1900-06-21 5 RUSSIAN AGGRESSION IN IHE FAR EAST. Trraty with Great Britain VIOLATBO, The Titnes publishes a most important I legram from its Peking Correspondent! who sa) s that two agreements were signed by representatives of Russia and Korea on March 3 l By the first, Korea giants to Ru-s«a a site480 words
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Article895 1900-06-21 5 Lieut.-Col. Ryan, R.A.M.C., states that the present daily plague death rate of Hongkong is much greater in proportion to populaiion than that of Bombay The Sempam Mining Co Ltd., capital •?5 ooo i is being formed in Kua'a Lumpor, ta acquire from Mr. Lewis J. Fraser895 words
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Article273 1900-06-21 6 (Latham and Afactaggart.) A fair amount of business has bten transacted since our last report. R ites in most stocks, especially Tin Mines, show a decline. Kechau Gold Mine. The Directors have decided to pay a dividend of $2 per share (20 on these share. The Straits273 words
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Article67 1900-06-21 6 The following is the result of the Ladies Monthly Medal Handicap competition, played yesterday. Mrs. Earle 70 15 55 Mrs. Lovell 56 scr. =56 Miss Werry 62 5 57 Miss Cox 78 18 60 Miss Salrmann 84 18 =66 Miss Boldero 93 18 75 The following67 words
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Article202 1900-06-21 6 (Pionecr.j Karachi, May 17.— After many years a military wedding lOiik place yesterday at St. Andrew's Church, when Captain O'Donndl, Ist West Yorkshires, was married to Mitt Mclver, daughter of Mr. Chail s Mclver, n. s p. The Mclver family has been connected wkh Sind for many202 words
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Article162 1900-06-21 6 Iwo Chinaman were lined $io each and costs yesterday for failing to report their arrival with a cargo of timber, to the Registrar of Exports and Imports. Chong Mee made a false report of burglary to the police yesterday. He has since been sent to prison for a162 words
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Article95 1900-06-21 6 r To^ form an idea of the increase of th£ shipping frequenting Singapore and the consequent lack of accommodation at the wtarvts, it may be mentioned that on the arrival on Wednesday morning o f the Spanish my! steamer [\fonte Video from Europe, she had to lie outside til) the95 words
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68 1900-06-21 6 At the barquet of the American Asiatic Association on Bth May, Sir Thomas Jackson urged that there should be no dismemberment of China, that th» re should be an open door to commerce, and that Great Britain and the United States should stand68 words
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Article92 1900-06-21 6 A return match between the above and the Sepoy Lines Golf Club will be played at the Race Course on Saturday. The teams are J. B. Robertson v. Dr. Fowlie. A. W. Stiven v. Capt. Dewing. A. A. Gunn v. Major Lewis Jones. A. Mackay v. J.92 words
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147 1900-06-21 6 Signor Angelo LIiSHUi, of the Anglo-Italian or Peking Syndicate, has been interviewed by the Tribuna on the question of the relations between Great Britain and Italy in China. Sir Claude Macdonald, d< dares Signor Luzatti, though the ablest diplomatic, and most amiable man imaginable,147 words
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Article502 1900-06-21 6 Thk Rival Heirs of an Old Strait> Shipmaster. The Mandalay Herald says: In the Supreme Court of Hongkong is now pending a suit involving some 8 to 10 Lkhs of Rupees, the estate of a deceased Italian Captain named Domnick Moss, once sailing in a vhip called502 words
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Article80 1900-06-21 6 A Peking telegram to a Japanese contemporary reports the arrest in Shantung of Sun Yat Sen, the Reformer. Sun Yat &n, it will be remembered, was kidnapped a few years ago in London and confine^ for a few days in the Chinese Legation, being released by the efforts of Dr.80 words
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Article525 1900-06-21 6 In an editorial on the situation, the N.-C, Daily News seys Not content with tearing up thirty miles of railway between Peking and Paotingfu, burning down stations, and destroying bridges, the Boxers have endeavoured to carry out at Paotingfu, their self-imposed mission to expel the foreigners.525 words
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Article416 1900-06-21 6 The following poem, called in the Chinese vernacular the Jin Shen Tsu t has been composed for the members of the Chinese Loyal, and Patriotic Association, to be sung at their meetings. Our benevolent and sacred Emperor, Who sacrificed himself to make refoi ms, Thus to save416 words
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196 1900-06-21 6 THE DUC D'ORLEANS AND THE BACHELORS' CLUB." A Singular Precedent Historicus writes to th* Va\ Pioneer as follows iOT With reference to the late expulsion of e of Oceans from some London Clubs <e come across the following s ing parallel. My quotation is taken from th Gaiette of July196 words
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Article180 1900-06-21 6 A Good Example ior the Str/i r? The Government of India, on the recom^ at.on of Mr. Ribbentrop, Inspector-General ol R W es»s, have just taken an important step in connection with the cultivation of rubber trees. U hashed fully proved by experiment that the Braailian trei will180 words
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Article407 1900-06-21 6 (Mitl: Apologies to Mr. Kipling,) There's a khaki-coloured army creepin" nortl ware! frrm the sea, To a President a-settin'. thinkin' wot e »ise«i m be For we're sweepin' past the gum-trees, and veldt winds seem ter say O you go, you British soldier, slick to P from Table407 words
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Article1085 1900-06-21 7 The decided position which the Emperor o k up a few days ago when he hurried A»tona to greet the Prince of Wales fa c latter returned from Denmark German nation, and Europe no doubt whatever, as to the view /tike? of the present political situation. ujs1,085 words
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Article202 1900-06-21 7 There is an article in the National Review which is rather staitli Ii is on Great Biitain's debt to Japan," and it states that through April of this year, the whole Japanese fleet has been mobili-ed, with a considerable part ot the Army. Manoeuvres on a large202 words
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Article291 1900-06-21 7 With the malicious pleasure which it always takes in fos tiing any apparent difficulty between oiher Powers, the Krench Press is now chuckling over a pn.h bl: disagreement between Geimany and the United States over the Monroe doctrine. The French papers report from New York, that theGlobe - 291 words
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Article309 1900-06-21 7 The last few months have witnessed an enthusiasm which may compare wi h th<°t of Sam Welter's donkey, for "air and exercise," at al hazards. Wnntevr the complaint, the doctorsl with that unanimity which suddenly seems to come over the profession, advise more exercise as the309 words
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Article668 1900-06-21 7 The British torpedo-boat Otter left for Hongkong yesterday, accompanied by H.M.S. Pique. The amount of Currency Notes in circulation is $5,300,000. Of silver there is ?3>5 62 )°oo in the Treasury Vault. A Chinaman was fined 150 this morning, for carrying on theatrical performances without a668 words
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Article61 1900-06-21 7 The substance of the rules published lor the encashment of defective and mutilated notes is (j) The parts of the note must be neatly and securely fastened together. (a) The number and series must, as a general rule, be decipherable. (3) Mis-matched halves, or halves alone, will61 words
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Article80 1900-06-21 7 The following aopears in the current Government Gazette. Congratulations Offered to Hrr Majesty's Govrrnmbst by ths Executive Cmmcu on the Occupation of Pretoria. Telegram from the Officer Administering Vie Government to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. 11 Executive Council sends heartiest congratulations on occupation Pr. tia."80 words
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Article151 1900-06-21 7 Fridav, June 29th, will be observed as a public holiday in Singapore and Malacca as Coronation day. Fiiday, July 6th, will be observed as a public holiday in Penang, in celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the Settlement of Province Wellesley. Mr. J. R. Innes is appointed Acting151 words
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Article138 1900-06-21 7 Jingle bells, Wedding be'ls 1 hough aUs! ihey tell <.ur loss Sweetest mubic 10 the ears Of our gentle brother Joss. Ring out bells. Wedding bells Bang the Symbtl, twang the lyre" May y< u midst your path of roses Never stiike ihe thorny briar. Peal out bel's,138 words
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Article275 1900-06-21 7 One of the Daily Telegraph war correspondents wilting from near Reddersburg on April 18th says Yesterday I joined a patrol visiting some of the farmhouses. At one of these, the owner laid his hand on his f unity Bibble with an air of sn tg sanctimoniousness,275 words
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Article57 1900-06-21 7 An Inr] >-China pap^r, under the heading Une (Jiu->ti<>n," wants to kno»v if ih&re is any foundation for the tumour Va r mpnrtant plans of tlie C«|>e St. Ja'nrs defencrs I'avtr m\st( riously disappeared while hi-ing c«»nvcy*d from tl»^ GuVrr*n*or*Ocnc« r;il's 'offices to the* military liead-quariers. <ii o! chance bcrc57 words
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Article1432 1900-06-21 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli, Juvenal. The professional cynic, Unionist brand, finds a good deal of material for cynicking ready to his hand in the recent moves «»f certain political parties at home. We fropicized some weeks ago on the Irish reunion, the (temporary)1,432 words
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Article312 1900-06-21 8 HOW THE DUKE TALKED LATIN." The Duke of Cambridge and his friends have, says the Daily Chronicle, many stories to tell of his recent stay in Rome. One of his experiences is specially characteristic of all the persons concerned. On the occasion of a visit to the Vatican the Duke,312 words
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Article97 1900-06-21 8 SINGAPORE F OOTBALL ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Singapore Football Association held on 14th inst. Mr. R. Scoular was again elected President and Mr. T. C. B Miller, Hun. Secretary and Treasurer. The Competing Teams are R. A. (Fort Canning) and R A. (Blakan Mat Royal Engineers, Tanj >ng97 words
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Article76 1900-06-21 8 Liu Hsmshun, w' o v* a^ shot a* in Canton the other day, the Sin Wan Poa says, I as had his set'an chair lined **ith sfeel p'ates, and ha* employed strong men to 6r cl air coolies, in ord«-r to <a r ry the76 words
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Article66 1900-06-21 8 In re^arrl t> public fu kls and public music it is interesting to 1 am that the London C<»ut»ty Council, in a Idition to i»s own four I a ui>, I a^ en^a^rd thirty-nine other bands tor the s<a>on. One ihou-and ftud sixty hree sv\ a r »te66 words
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Article319 1900-06-21 8 So frequently do periodic al panics in India and the Far Ea^t recur ovtr the idiotic popular native superstition (hat heads are wanted by Governments for foundation of public work Lliat there ne« d be no wonder to hear of tin- frantic silliness aj'iin finding319 words
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Article308 1900-06-21 8 His old Singapore friends will be interested to learn that Capt. D. 11. Ridout, R e. is going out to South Af.ica in charge of a search lighi party. Capt. Ridcut is a Canadian, xndw ill meet many old friends amongst the Dominion Contingent. 1 Indifferent, almost obsolete, 7 and308 words
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Article863 1900-06-21 8 The Apathy of British Sb«owi The following appears under the h^T shipping in the report on the Foreign Japan prepared by Mr. A. H Bv H. M.'s Consular Service in Japan" 1 In number of vessels and tonnage the Imercantile marine is continuously growin* tics863 words
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Article2126 1900-06-21 9 (Via Ceylon.) London, June 3rd.— An Amnesty Bill, covering all cases connected with Dreyfus, has passed the Senate by 238 against 43 votes, after an ,1 from the Premier to efface the painful past. The seizure of Elandsfontein Junction was effected by Colonel Henry, of the Bth Mounted Infantry,2,126 words
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Article749 1900-06-21 9 Waterloo Day. Commander Sir Bourchier Wrey, r.n., has assumed the duties of the Senior Nava> Officer of the Straits of Malacca Division and on Saturday morning called officially in that capacity on The Deputy of the Officer Administering the Government. The Palatine Insurance Co., of which749 words
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Article851 1900-06-21 9 The annual sports of the Darul Adab Club were held on the Club grounds at Jalan Besar on Saturday, there being a very large attendance of both natives and Europeans. Among those present were H. H. Tungku Abdullah, H.H. ex-Sultan Abdullah of Perak. H.H. Ungku Khalid,851 words
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Article1100 1900-06-21 10 The Times some ten days ago in discussing affairs in China says it is clear that we have to face a crisis, taxing severely, not only our Diplomatic, but our material resources, and it will be useful to learn what view its well informed correspondent at1,100 words
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Article504 1900-06-21 10 The return match between the two loca Clubs was played last Saturday, under favorable circumstances, the weather being good, the ground fast, and the greens fairly keen. The finish of the match proved most exciting and it was not until the very last couple came in, that the result504 words
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Article178 1900-06-21 10 Is the Singapore Municipality actually committed to the purchase of a motor car? In >pite of the fact of the successful thousand miles trial of this class of machine in England, it must be born in mind that they want a lot of knowing. With some types, a horse is178 words
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Article1083 1900-06-21 10 Judgment was delivered on Friday in the case of Cartigasoe v. Straits Steamship Co. by the Chief Justice in substance as foN lows The Chief Justice said: In this case, the plaintiff, who sues in forma pauperise claims damages of $56 1.60 for the loss of his1,083 words
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Article157 1900-06-21 10 The opinion prevails throughout the southern provinces r»f Lilian and c it^ar trn* o rm shipped into the countn in Urge quantities A friend of an officer in the Philippics asserts (hat he has seen them packing rifles in beer barrel Hongkong. On May 29,157 words
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Article203 1900-06-21 10 Favoured with fine weather, the 4 B" Class American tournament which commenced on Friday, was successfully concluded on Saturday afternoon, when Misv T. Cox and Mr. Gansloser, with a Handicap of 30, were declared the winners. The scores are Miss T. Cox and Mr. Gansloser 106203 words
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Article175 1900-06-21 10 An important action brought by Mr. Darling, 1 trainer, upon a training account for iBqS, w;^ mentioned recently in the Lord Chief Jus ice's Court when the defendant, Mr. Rutherfor M. v. consented to the money which he had par! into Court being handed over175 words
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Article232 1900-06-21 10 Bbauty in Brkhchrs. History Repeats Itself. The St. Petersburg Correspondent of the Daily Mail, under date 3rd instant, sends the following imfnr-nqtion regarding the Shah of Persia'* tr to Europe i.tueis from Russians in Teheran say that the Shah gave orders that his favourite wife, a232 words
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Article86 1900-06-21 10 Shanghai, June 9 Information ha> Ij< 1 n received of the destruction by fin Paotitig-fu. The railway service from Fientsia to Peking has been finally stopped, and m t tt^rs aie increasing in seriousn< »s. The English missionaries at IV ii g hav< sought refuse in the86 words
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Article126 1900-06-21 11 A match was played on the Esplanade last Saturday, between the Committee and the Rest of the S.C.C., resulting in a drawn The Rest closed their innings^for 148 runs, the principal contributors being r. Allan 28, W. Dunman 25 and J. G. Martaggart 27 not out. For the Committee,126 words
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Article126 1900-06-21 11 disturbance fraught with serious connces occurred at the Globe Hotel in ;ie-roaJ, shortly after mid-day yesterA quarrel took place amongst some -an and German Jews, resulting in a -ian named Kolavereski being stabbed head by an Austrian named Mauritz «r. The injured man was removed to lospital126 words
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Article330 1900-06-21 11 Chins MaU Corr.J Peking, June 2.— Peking still exists Not only ig foreigners, but among a large number of ost respectable Chinese, there is joy over the rent o: 346 marines to guard the Legations. I hi n may be work for them outside, for the330 words
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Article196 1900-06-21 11 Mi/rder op Christians. 'eking, May 24.— A Boxer who saw the murder ~hao, an Evangelist of the London Mission* Mr. Liu Ch'ing-yun, an inquirer of the same >n, gave the following account of the occurto a friend of his in this city. the 14th of the 4th196 words
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Article45 1900-06-21 11 ■*ac.o woman, living in Aimeida-st.. SrTiw w s attac *ed by two men in j*«?"dge. r d. yesterday and robbed of S9. nUte residing at 26 Jala* Besar, rt the !os»- ot a bullock value |Ko. 1?1 ls T ayedfro!7Y some waste gratfog45 words
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Article357 1900-06-21 11 VVe hear from private sources that the entire American squadron is leaving or has left the Philippines for the Gulf of Pechili. It is needless to say on what side that influence is to be cast. Mr. Thorne, Editor and Proprietor of the Bangkok Times, and357 words
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Article457 1900-06-21 11 A Russian Jew named Leon Feinstein, was charged by his wife at the Police Court this morning with having knowingly lived on the proceeds of prostitution for the last five years The woman stated that she married defendant in Russia five years ago. Soon after, they settled457 words
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561 1900-06-21 11 In a letter, written by a Hollander who took part in the unsuccessful Boer operations for the reduction of Ladysmith, and sent to the Nieuwsblad for publication, the effect of Lyddite is thus described Before, behind and in the trenches561 words
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309 1900-06-21 11 THE GRACEFUL JOURNALIST AND THE GENERAL DUICH UNION. {From a Correspondent^ The 'Java-Bode styles it an eloquent specimen of the fine feeling and polish of Englibh Journalists that recently the publishing office of the Algemeen Nederlandsch Verbond (General Dutch Union) at Dordrecht sent to the Editors of several great London309 words
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Letter121 1900-06-21 11 To the Editor* Dear Sir, We are instructed by Mr. Smith, the proprietor of the Globe Hotel, to ask you to correct the statement contained in your issue of yesterday in giving an account of the Jewish stabbing affray, that such affray took place at the Globe Hotel.121 words
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Article31 1900-06-21 11 England: Colours. Curtiss, Sells,Stratton, Harris, Hannaford, Sharp, Witham, Hingley, Dewing, Woodham, Dickinson, Gilrhiist. The Rest.— White. Linton, White, Mactaggarr, Wishart, Pritchard, Bosanquet Stronach, Magrath, Maxwell, Simon, and another.31 words
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Article165 1900-06-21 11 A Hokien, living at 41 Raman-st, say? that as he wa« walking along Club-st yesterday, three Hokiens assaulted him and robbed him of a bag containing $10. A J w named Meyer, who lives at 15-A Wilkie-rd, reports that early yesterday morning his house was broken into and165 words
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Article406 1900-06-21 11 The handicaps and entries for the S.C.C. Gymkhana on Saturday next are given below. I here are more than the usual number of entries, and the sports bid fair to be interesting. The usual arrangementwill be made, and there will be accommodation for ladies. 100 yds. Flat406 words
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Article86 1900-06-21 11 One of the genus corvus, says a Shanghai papc: came to an untimely end on Saturday, by what eu American friemis call eiectrocutio".' The sable* plumagcd bird roosted on a telegraph wire opposite the Masonic C ub on the Bund, 2nd seeing something that aroused his curiosity,86 words
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Article1471 1900-06-21 12 It will be remembered that at the beginning of this year reports reached Singapore of the mutiny on beard the W. A. schooner Ethel and the murder of Capt. Riddell, his son, and the carpenter. The mutineeis went to Amboina, and subsequently weie arrested in Banda, whence1,471 words
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1034 1900-06-21 12 PROPOSED STRAITS CHINESE BRITISH ASSOCIATION." A circular has been issued to Chinese British subjects on this declared basis HAs it is the general desire of a large and representative body of Chinese who are subjects of Her Majesty the QueenEmpress that an Association be formed under the name of The1,034 words
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Article587 1900-06-21 12 A correspondent of the South Australian Register thus writes fro u Bloemfontein under date April I2lh. This war is being mn a prvat deal too much like a pricket mat/h <ler thr new rules to suit our people. We have I wght our way up here through587 words
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Article178 1900-06-21 12 A Serious Po>sibility. The bubonic plague, which has made its unwel" come appearance in Sydney, was liroueht ther e from the Kren h penal settlement of New C-<ledoi i^ by \he Pacifiqu* t a steamer trading between Sydney and Noumea. Now as this vessel had178 words
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Article178 1900-06-21 12 At a certain inut dor trial a policeman was in the witness box. Hovv many minutes after the shot was fi.til did ihe mm di- t" s .id the defendant's counsel. Two, sir," answered ihe witness without Ihe least hesitation. You seem positive about the lime," remarked178 words
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Article110 1900-06-21 12 A corrtbpondent writer Hie American soldier costs his country no k-s, th m i,suidols. a year. Grent Biit^io, wiiii h his ilie rn .1 est Army of all, jhe g«ta; Europ >an P -wers, < uds, roughly, £93 i ar on each «f her suldicnt. Austria, wUh110 words
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Article182 1900-06-21 12 Four Thousand Rissuvs Umdio Flight of the Kmprbss Dowaoib {Hongkong Telegraph Shanghai, June i ith.-A Tientsin w > gram, dated 10th instant, reports tha* sev teen hundred marines from the vari( eign warship now at Taku left that Peking by rail. Further reinfortenieffl continue to arrive182 words
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Article390 1900-06-21 12 The Review of the Week (a I. >: n( per siy-:— It is not only in England lhal e fai ure of certain generals is recognised. More i truths are told in private letteis from the fro allowed to appear in the columns ot l papers.390 words
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237 1900-06-21 12 India not Enthusiastic in ii;i M Lord Salisbury's suggestion thai should be freely established in the 1 1 may be sympathetically received I but the military authorities ai I likely come it with any enthusiasm. A l! musketry reports show, there is237 words
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Article72 1900-06-21 12 The Customs House ottio r^ {m S said to have been much troubled c ion of <>ome perform! nu H <; classed them as "comi ytibles," i decision wa i questioned, Ihe ni I a Supreme Court, who f< all) c iivit iiiidt-r ill fi i .»1 he. d >>172 words
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Article1023 1900-06-21 13 Written for th« Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Reith. NO. XXXI II. e townsman's heart warms to his about this season of the year, when nts which few escape in our bittev ng attack him, and when the cian recommends a few days1,023 words
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Article251 1900-06-21 13 The Acting Resident, has issued the following Notice. 1 The report of the Commandant, Malay States Guides, on the movement in this State in favour of the formation of a Volunteer corps has been laid before the Resident-General, who is in favour of the movement. An251 words
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Article129 1900-06-21 13 Corps Orders by Captain W. G. St. Clair, Ag. Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillery, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, 15th June, 1900. 1. Duties Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. G. Hilton. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Corpl. P. H. Upton. 2. Competitions:The 2.5" competitions,129 words
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Article115 1900-06-21 13 Corps Orders by Capt. W. G. St. Clair, Ag. Commandant, S. V. A., Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, 15th June, 1900. 1. Leavb Private Arnot Reid is granted six months' leave of absence from this date. 2. Parades Monday, June 18th, Rifle and Compy. Drill, Lecture.115 words
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Article483 1900-06-21 13 The Rev. J. A. B. Cook of the Chinese Mission of the Presbyterian Church who was for some time seriously ill with fever, and is only now recovering, has to go upon a sea-trip for his health. An old man of 70, living in the Rue483 words
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Article152 1900-06-21 13 The fleet representing Germany in the Gulf of Pechili consists of four cruisers and a gunboat. The Hertha, Admiral Bendemann's flagship, is a vessel of 5,900 tons and a crew of 500; armed with two 21 cm eight 15 cm ten B*B cm. guns all quick152 words
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Article17 1900-06-21 13 Sir Alexander Swettenham will return to Singapore to-morrow in the Sea Belle from Brunei.17 words
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Article38 1900-06-21 13 The German transport Koln, which passed through here on the Bth inst, has been ordered to go to Taku, and not to Tsingtau, her original destination. The transport has on board over 1,200 officers and men.38 words
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Article23 1900-06-21 13 > m Parson Meekins (to convict) My friend, remember we are here to-day and £one to-morrow." Convict (calmly) You might be, but I ain't."23 words
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Article305 1900-06-21 13 In The Fortnightly, as against Baron de Coubertm's belief that M nothing will so surely sap the strength of the British Empire as any attempt to build it up upon a military basis," we have M. Theodore de Sosnosky peremptorily declaring in his paper305 words
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Article337 1900-06-21 13 To-day, June 20th, is the centennial anniversary of the birth of Lieut. Waghorn, the pioneer of the overland route to India and the man who, when the present century was young, contributed so much towards the establishment of rapid communication by steam with India. How the initiative337 words
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Article160 1900-06-21 13 A Chinaman of 20 Southbridge rd, reports that yesterday afternoon one of his coolies attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat. When discovered, he was removed to the hospital, but he died shortly after admission there. A Malay named Ishmael, living at 341 Victoria-st, states that his160 words
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Article39 1900-06-21 13 '< It's quite natural for a fellow to Uugh in his sleeve, because that's where the funny bone is located. "Cooks," said the homely woman, "may be divided into two classes those \shj re-cut criticism and those who ignore it."39 words
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Article1513 1900-06-21 14 Before Mr. Justice Leach. E. Nathan v. H. Latham. In this case the plaintiff claims a return of the horse Burleigh or in the alternative §3,000, being two-thirds of the value, by reason of the wrongful conversion of the said horse or an account in respect to the1,513 words
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Advertisement50 1900-06-21 14 John Little D'ISIGNY BUTTER In 1 and 2 lb. tins. John Little CO, LTD. May 16 vvs< HADJEE ABDOOLA 150 Middle Road, Singapore. Near Campong Bencoolen. INDIAN EYE DOCTOR. 'PHOUSANDSof testimonials from England, Cures Eyts, Rheumatism, Piles, and other diseases. Eye medicines free for poor men. F<eb 0 94 w.s.50 words
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Advertisement20 1900-06-21 14 For all Kinds of Priming an <i Bookbinding, KELLY WALSH, LIMITED, 32, Raffles Place. GOOD WORKMANSHIP, LATEST STYLES. ESTIMATES FREE20 words
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Advertisement527 1900-06-21 14 fJONGKONG AND ShT^T^ n BANKING CORPo^HAI PAID-UP CAPITAL.... UN RESERVE FUND 'icoor^ RESERVE LIABILITY OP V Jl »5oo S PROPRIETORS |loooc^ Court of Di MC toe s N. A Subs, Esq.-CHA,RM* N R. Shbwan, Esq.— D A^ TV Chai R. M. Gray, Esq. |H W £f** E. Goetz, Esq. D527 words
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Miscellaneous709 1900-06-21 14 CLEARANCES. June 13. Darius, Brit, str., Frith, for Sydney, via ports. Chitta,gong, Brit, str., Corfield, for Amoy. June 14, De Carpbntier, Dut. str., Smits, for Batavia, via Billiton. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Hok Tjioe, Dut. str.,709 words
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Article71 1900-06-21 15 THE CRISIS AT PEKING. ADVANCE ON THE CHINESE CAPITAL. Attacked by the Boxers. The Chinese Casualties. No Foreign Loss. e Military Action of Russia. A. Muscovite Force on the March. to U'.e Singapore Free Press.) gkong, June 13th, 5.15 p.m. ign Troops are now marching L) they were71 words
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Article27 1900-06-21 15 The Ashnnti Troubles. Relief Column Too Weak. Rer.red to Await Reinforcements. column sent to the relief of Kumasi ■'■D compelled, after severe lighting, .vail reinforcements.27 words
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Article64 1900-06-21 15 Rout- a Boer Force Near Kroonstadt. Daily Mail correspondent at Bloemthat Sir Archibald Hunter, brilliant march from the northwest, defeated a large commando of the north of Kroonstadt. The East Free State. Boer Commandoes Surrounded, er's correspondent at Maseru (in and) states that the Boers occupy tensive64 words
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Article25 1900-06-21 15 {Later.) JAPANESE OFFICIAL MURDERED. (respondent at Peking liat the soldiers of the Empress's ird lave brutally murdered the the Japanese Legation.25 words
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Article129 1900-06-21 15 hinese Severely Punished. sh Marines and Blue Jackets ncountered and severely punished at Langfang. The International Expedition, he Constitution of the Forces. to Peking numbers 2,044, (i 915 are British, 350 German, 300 158 French, and the remainder Japanese, Italian, and Austrian. cthuen Smashes De Wet. ete129 words
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Article69 1900-06-21 15 on General Botha. A Strong Boer Position. j*rts on June nth ordered an General Botha, who was in a with an unassailable front east of Pretoria, on the Three Divisions Engaged. of Generals French, lan I i'ule-Carew were engaged. Officers Killed. *d of Airlie, 1 2th Lancers;69 words
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Article74 1900-06-21 15 THE CRISIS AT PEKING. BRITISH TROOPS FROM HONGKONG. Force of Hongkong Regiment and Asiatic Gunners. H.M.S. <« Terrible Proceeds North To-morrow. (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong June 14th, 4.20 p.m. The steamer Hin Sang with 600 of the Hongkong Regiment and Asiatic Artillery (Hongkong-Singapore Battalion R.A.)74 words
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Article52 1900-06-21 15 (Later.) DISORDERS IN YUNNAN. Foreign Missions Destroyed. Europeans Shelter at the Yamen. Mengtse Occupied by French Troops. The French and English Missions at Vunnan-fu have been destroyed. The Foreigners are at the Viceroy's Yamen. French troops are at Mengtse. The Murdered Japanese Official. The Chancellor of the Japanese Legation has52 words
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52 1900-06-21 15 Chinese Guns Ready for Action. Guns have been trained by the Chinese troops on the British Legation. Alleged Destruction of a Legation. Rumour Discredited. An unconfirmed report has come from Tientsin that a certain Legation has been burnt and a Minister killed. The report is52 words
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Article24 1900-06-21 15 CHANGE OF MINISTRY. Schreiner Resigns. The Hon.W. P. Schreiner, 0.C., C. M.G. Premier, and Colonial Secretary of the Cape Colony has resigned.24 words
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Article58 1900-06-21 15 His resignation has been accepted and Sir Alfred Milner, the High Commissioner, has summoned Sir John Gordon Sprigg to form a new Ministry. [Sir John Sprigg has been already twice Prime Minister of Tape Colony and has held various ministerial offices for over a dozen years.58 words
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Article65 1900-06-21 15 THE RECENT CASUALTIES. General Buller's casualties on June 10th and 1 1 th were 26 killed and 126 wounded, (in clearing the Majuba positions). Lord Methuen's loss was one killed and 18 wounded, (in defeating De Wet and capturing his camp). The loss of the Derbyshires on June65 words
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Article46 1900-06-21 15 Coomassie Fort Besieged. The Garrison's Difficulties. Rebels in Large Numbers. A telegram from Coomassie, on June 4th states that the garrison is on half rations and that the ammunition is only sufficien, for the defence. The rebels surround the fort in great strength.46 words
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Article58 1900-06-21 15 (Later.) THE CRISIS IN CHINA. OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT. The Powers in Entire Accord. Additional Forces for the Yangtse. Mr. Brodrick has made a long statemen in the House of Commons. He said that events in China emphasised the complete accord of the Powers. He added that arrangements had been58 words
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Article108 1900-06-21 15 Retiring On Middelburg. After a determined resistance General Botha evacuated the position 15 miles to the east of Pretoria, and is retiring to the eastward. METHUENIAT^HE RHENOSTER Lord Methuen is now at the Rhenoste River. BULLER OCCUPIES WAKKERSTROOM. Wakkerstroom has submitted to General Buller. {Still Later.) THREATENED RESISTANCE108 words
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Article79 1900-06-21 15 THE CRISIS IN PEKING, THE HONGKONG CONTINGENT. Only Half the Asiatics Left Last Night. r Remainder Crowded Out, to he Singapore Free Pvess.j Hongkong, June 15th 5.10 p. unly 350 troops left by the Hin Sang to-day. The others were unable to be accommodated on board the vessel.79 words
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Article110 1900-06-21 15 ADMIRAL SEYMOUR. A Free Hand." It is understood that Admiral Seymour has been jgiven a free hand in dealing with the situation. I Asiatic Immigration Into Canada. Chinese Poll-Tax to be Doubled. In the Dominion House of Commons at Ottawa, Sir Wilfred Laurier lias introduced a Bill to restrict Chinese110 words
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Article91 1900-06-21 15 Hunter Occupies Klerksdorp. Klerksdorp has surrendered to Sir Archibald Hunter. {Later) BADEN- POWELL'S OPERATIONS. A Hundred Rebels Arrested. General Baden-Powell reports on the 1 2th, from thirty miles south of Rustenber^j, that he has arrested a hundred rebels, "8.-P." INVADES WEST TRANSVAAL Reducing Country to Order. He has91 words
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Article63 1900-06-21 15 THE CRISIS AT PEKING. SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF "UNDAUNTED." "Rosario" and Bonaventure to Follow. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, June 16th, 5.10 p.m. It is evident that there is a great crisis at Peking. The Undaunted has left suddenly without replenishing her stores. The Rosario is under orders63 words
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Article20 1900-06-21 15 Fusilier Detachment on Board The Terrible with the 300 Welsh Fusilier B left this (Saturday) morning.20 words
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Article28 1900-06-21 15 All Foreign Buildings Burnt Legations Duly Intact. Hongkong June 16th 6-30 p m. All the foreign buildings in Peking, except the Legations have been burnt.28 words
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74 1900-06-21 15 Hundreds of native Christians and their followers have been butchered. EXTENSIVE FIRE-RAISING IN TIENTSIN. Three Missions Destroyed. There were numerous incendiary fires in the native city of Tientsin last night, including three missions. Ambassadors About to Leave. Alleged Demand ot Peking Passports. It is reported74 words
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Article31 1900-06-21 15 Volunteers from Jamaica. Mr. Chambeilain has telegraphed to Jamaica asking the militia to volunteer for Ashanti, with the West Indian Regiment. His telegram met with an enthusiastic response.31 words
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Article32 1900-06-21 15 PROMOTION FOR 8.-P." Another Step Up the Ladder. He Occupies Rustenburg. Major General Baden Powell has been appointed a Lieut General on the staff. Lieut. Gen. Baden Powell has occupied RuStenbur 2'32 words
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Article21 1900-06-21 15 Heidelberg will shortly be occupied. when the Orange River Colony will be completely cut off from the Transvaal.21 words
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Article37 1900-06-21 15 PACIFICATION OF WEST TRANSVAAL Ten Thousand Rifles Given up to Baden-Powell, General Baden Powell reports that the districts traversed by him are settling down, Over a thousand stands of arms have been surrendered. London^ iyth June, rpoo.37 words
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Article34 1900-06-21 15 Repulsed by Our Guns. The Boers attacked Ficksburg on the 14th inst. and w< re repulsed by the artillery. Natalians No Longer Needed. General Bulle; is disbanding the Xatal Volunteers.34 words
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Article88 1900-06-21 15 THE CRISIS IN PEKING FRENCH TROOPS ARRIVING. French troops fn m Tongking are due at Taku on the 25th. Troops from France are due on July 3rd. French Cruisers Ordered East. Four French cruisers have been ordered to reinforce the squadron in the Far East. The Boxers in Peking. Missions88 words
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Article50 1900-06-21 15 THE CRISIS AT PEKING. REINFORCEMENTS FROM INDIA Two Bengal Battalions for the Far East (Special to^the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, June 18th, 5 28 p.m. Two Indian Regiments are being despatched from Calcutta to Hongkong. The Daphne Sails from Hongkong. H.M.S. Daphne left this afternoon for the North.50 words
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Article20 1900-06-21 16 Chinese Guns Silenced. The fleets replied, blowing the Forts to pieces and silencing the guns.20 words
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Article35 1900-06-21 16 A REGULAR BATTLE. CHINESE FORTS v. ALLIED FLEETS. TAKU DEFENCES ENGAGE FOREIGN WAR-VESSELS. No Warning Given. Hongkong, June 18th, 7.25 p.m. The Taku Forts opened fire on the allied fleets yesterday (Sunday) morning without warning.35 words
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16 1900-06-21 16 It is reported that a British vessel has Deen sunk.16 words
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Article18 1900-06-21 16 THE CRISIS AT PEKING. AN INDIAN BATTALION FOR HONGKONG. The Seventh Bengal Infantry his been ordered to Hongkong.18 words
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Article21 1900-06-21 16 Forts Occupied. The allied fleets then landed parties and took possession of the Forts. The casualties are unknown.21 words
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35 1900-06-21 16 {Later.) BOER ATTACK ON A BRITISH POST. I ord Roberts, telegraphing from Pretoria on the 1 6th inst states that 800 Boers attacked a British post on the Z md River on the 14th (Thursday).35 words
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Article44 1900-06-21 16 The New Cabinet. 1 he Cape Cabinet has been formed, with Sir John Sprigs as Premier and Treasurer and Mr. Rose Innes as Attorney-General. The Migrations of Kruger. His Present Headquarters. President Kruger has removed his headquarters to Alkmaar near Nelspruit44 words
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Article43 1900-06-21 16 ADMIRAL SEYMOUR AT PEKING. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, June 20th, 4.10 p.m. A private wire has been received here stating Admiral Seymour and his force of British bluejackets has safely reached Peking. The Legations at Peking are all safe.43 words
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Article50 1900-06-21 16 Knocked by Knox." Hie Boer force were driven oiT by General Knox who is stationed at Kroonstad. A Few Casualties. I he British casu itties consisted of Major Seymour of the Pione< rs and two men killed one officer and eight men wounded. London, 19th June, 1900.50 words
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Article214 1900-06-21 16 I FRENCH PUBLIC OPINION Demands Despatch of a Force. The French press urges a strong expeditl r°w tO r. Cllina in co s equence of the capture oi M. Francois. [M. Auguste Francois, born 1857, holds the post of consul-general of France at Mongtse, Yunnan He214 words
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Article66 1900-06-21 16 TROOPS FROM INDIA. NEARLY FIVE THOUSAND MEN. FThe Detailed Battalions. The Indian expeditionary force for China Will consist ol the following regiments The ist Bengal Lancers. The ist Madras Pioneers. The 22nd Bombay Infantry. The 24th Punjab Infantry. The ist Sikhs. The 7th Bengal Infantry. One Field Battery66 words
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Article61 1900-06-21 16 Three Regiments from Manila. The New York Tribune says that the President of the United States has ordered General McArthur and three regiments of American regular troops from Manila to Tientsin, this making 5,000 altogether. The U. S. Battleship Oregon Admiral Remey has been ordered to61 words
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17 1900-06-21 16 (Later.) MORE BRITISH CRUISERS FOR CHINA The Diadem and Furious, now at Poitland, are ordered to China.17 words
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Article24 1900-06-21 16 Mr. Brodrick said that the latest information received by the Admiralty does not confirm the return of Admiral Seymour to Tientsin.24 words
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21 1900-06-21 16 ADDITIONAL NAVAL FORCE UP THE YANGTSK. Mr. Goschen said it had been arranged to station additional forces at the chief ports21 words
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24 1900-06-21 16 Two British torpedo boat destroyers on the Taku River have captured four Chinese London, Jnnc 2Oth x ryoo.24 words
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Article79 1900-06-21 16 (Corrected up to June 20). 1)n London. Bank j m> l/l«-H@ 2demand i/n{]@) Private credits 3 m/s 2/0 K documents 3 m/s 2 /o^' credits 6 m/s 2Jo\ France, demand 3471 Germany, demand .....201] India, T. T •••••47l Hongkong, demand .> %dis. Yokohama, demand.. ..3ft pm. JAVA, demand 179 words
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Article114 1900-06-21 16 (June 20.) u ~r. *75-62i uambier 7 dc. Cube No. 1 .S..'.\\.\\\\\\ Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 30! do. White, (FairL'W= 5 47 Nutmegs nos to the lb.) 62 do. (80s to the lb) 80. Mace (Banda) O2 Cloves (Amboina) 32 Liberian Coffee t 2o 5o lapioca, small pearl (^air114 words
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Article368 1900-06-21 16 20th, 1900. Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shar 1s p Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £i Nominal. C 2,000,000 414,231 IOQ o iJ Deferred. £5 I 4 0»5°4 8,584 £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. §5«25 Buyers. 175.000 87,500 1- n ''Si?d Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100368 words
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Advertisement62 1900-06-21 16 McALISTER Co. Engineering Department. FOR Planting, Mining, Engineering, Carpenters Tools and Requisites Portable Steam Engines and Centrifugal Pumps Dicks Patent and Original Balata Belting Circular, Frame, Cross cut and Hand Saws Hand Pumps for House and Ship use Hand Drilling Machines and Portable Forges Cement Drain Pipes, Fire Bricks Fire62 words
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Miscellaneous1146 1900-06-21 16 IN I* O K 1 l Flags and Ton* Commanders Arrived h r o-n K Brisk Brit, cruis., 1770 Sir B. Wrey May 15 Hongkong Station. Other Vessels Fla&rs Tons Matter! Arrived From Conßienees Amhkrst Brit. 108 Angus June 20 Kelantan Wee Bin Kela AWNA Aus. 131 7 Cosnlich June1,146 words
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