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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1900-08-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 23rd, 1900 No. 65218 words
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Article323 1900-08-23 1 1 and K«»i ea, |>§ jj Impend Incapacity of the U.S., 114 kjilu nirikf ihe v quadron, m >ns in China, 1 1 Ami c-i f>r ihe East, 114 Ptki ig, and ihe Saved Legations, 114 fORT. Football, ||c (\u b- and Chess Notes, 116 The Sta^je. I ie323 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article21 1900-08-23 1 On nth inst.. at St. George's Church, Penang by Rev. W. H. C. Dunkerley, Harry Hilton to Ada Margaret Fiwdlay.21 words
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Article82 1900-08-23 1 On the 15th inst., at the General Hospital, Singapore, B J. Jansz, of Colombo. eylon papers please copy. At Singapore, on Aug. 15th, Adolj'hus A. Minjoot, P. W. D., Aged 43. Funeral this evening at the Cemetery at 5 p. m. At Rogate, Essex, on the 14th July, Capt.82 words
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Article409 1900-08-23 1 The mail from Europe of July 25th arrived by the M. M. Salazie on Tuesday. The next is due by the P. O. Clyde on Sunday. The last homeward mail was carried by the M. M Annam, which left on Monday. This mail for Europe is taken by409 words
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Article, Illustration249 1900-08-23 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her g lorioua precepts draw. Pledged to Relicion. Loyalty, and Law. (Aug. 1 6th) Therk is a report that the Chinese opposing the Allied march on Peking have been249 words
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Article589 1900-08-23 1 To men who know other places in India, Burma, and the Far East, Singapore is distinguished by one thing its absolute laisser fairc over questions of public amenity and public decency. In that we can assure those who imagine they administer affairs, but merely let affairs589 words
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Article354 1900-08-23 1 I y in. J China special telegrams enable us to follow pretty clearly the course of the Allied march on Peking. That appears to have lain chiefly up the right (western) hank of the Peiho, nearly due north, from Yangtsun. Matou, which is represented on the map as354 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement90 1900-08-23 1 ribers to the Singapore Free Press Weekly :n 8T f rom Europe to the Straits by any to ire invited to send to the Manager their steamer and date of arrival in Copies will then be mailed to meet em at the various ports of call. For all Kinds op90 words
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Advertisement33 1900-08-23 1 WOOD COS. PRIZE MEDAL AUSTRALIAN CHEESE (Quality and Condition Excellent) 45 cents per lb. AUSTRALIAN HOUSEHOLD BUTTER In Prime Condition In tins of 10 lbs. each $550 per tin. McALISTER Go. SOLE MPORTERS.33 words
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Article223 1900-08-23 2 A Mr. Schiurovvitz writes to the Pall Mall Gazette suggesting that in the event of the confirmation of the Peking massacres the German Emperor ought to be asked to assume the command of ihe aMied tio ps »n China. It is admitted that WILLIAM 11, has no actual223 words
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742 1900-08-23 2 (Aug. 1 8th.) There is a little theory of ours that we might perhaps put forward as bearing rather directly upon the new departure of the United States in acquiring how, we do not at present argue— certain possessions overseas, plus the human742 words
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Article250 1900-08-23 2 A Japanese vernacular paper says it is reported that Russia has made a certain suggestion regarding Korea to the Japanese Government and the Japanese cabinet has held a series of meetings related thereto. Marquis Yamagata was received in ience by the F m pc r or^> k250 words
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Article206 1900-08-23 2 (Aug. 20th.) From private information, which wi believe to be quite trustworthy, we understand that H. M. S. Glory and H. M. S. Ocean, both first-class battle-ships of th« Canopus class, are now on their way out io China. The Ocean is indeed through the Canal already.206 words
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Article608 1900-08-23 2 11 MISSIONARY'S letter in Saturday's issue was so obviously an effort of special pleading, so manifestly an apologia pro sud vita, and contained so much of its own refutation within its own text that dissection of its pleas becomes more or less superfluous. We had the pictorial608 words
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Article211 1900-08-23 2 (Aug. 21st.) A Marseilles telegram states that the principal navigation companies have been approached with a view to the French Government chartering several vessels from them for the transport of troops. It is ?aid that between 20,000 and 30,000 men, drawn from the land and sea211 words
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Article84 1900-08-23 2 To-day we give the first in«Ulme«t o{ the Sixth Special Article on the 1 Events and Personages of the Ci Crisis." In the article now begun, w, <vc as central figure the dramatic and powerful personality of the Dowager- Empress herself, who has been for years past the very84 words
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733 1900-08-23 2 Yehonala the Empress-Dowager Of China. THE MISTRESS OF THREE EMPERORS, /Preliminary. 1. The Concubine of the Emperor Hsien-Feng. 2. The Reign of Fung-Chi. 3. Palace Profii^a< y. 4. The Reign of the Empress-Dowag. Tza Hsi. 5. The Emperor Kuang-Hsu. 6. During the Reform Crisis. 7. The Reactionary Government. 8. The733 words
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Article530 1900-08-23 3 (From Australian Papers.) London, July, 30.— Advices from Rome state that Kintr Humbert was killed by the Anarchist \ng» riussi in the street at Monza, while His Majesty was returning from a gymnastic competiThe popularity of the King was evidenced g the afternoon l>y the enthusiastic530 words
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Article49 1900-08-23 3 he Smgapore Golf Club competition 'unn Cup, the semi-finals were won wven, who, conceding Munro4i beat ■•by one up and Crockatt, receiving 2* >ng Lewis Jones by one up also, so that £L£"?! were fairl y close. The final beeen S^ven and Crockatt will be played 1 and Saturday.49 words
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Article1461 1900-08-23 3 (VU Ceylon.) Sa n^ n^K Aug u St A Bth The AUics occupied PeitS2L v? Slh A n^ ast after three days' dcs. s£?ldF T > ChinC9C 30,000 were wcU armed and equipped with most modern appUancts. They were led with a skill that surprised the European generals. They1,461 words
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Article321 1900-08-23 3 S.C.C v. 1 2th Co. R.A. A friendly match was played last night on the Cricket Club ground between the above teams and resulted in a win for the Gunners by two goals to lovr, both goals being obtained in the first half. The Club tor nearly 10321 words
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Article130 1900-08-23 3 To a full and delighted audience last night this popular and strong Company gave a third and last performance of the Belle of New York," when everything went smoothly, and the general effect was very pleasing. Lilly Thomson, Alice Bonetto and little Madge Williams were charming in130 words
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233 1900-08-23 3 The following is the result of the Warren Shield Competition which took place at the beginning of the month The Malay States Guides are to be congratulated on taking the five highest places, The best scores made were 1. Sgt. Jewand Singh (E Co. M.5.G.)...233 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement474 1900-08-23 3 fJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000 000 RESERVE FUND 1500'oot RESERVE LIABILITY OF > l 3 PROPRIETORS $10,000,000 r Court op Directors. N. A Sibu, Esq.— Chairman. R. Shewan, Esq.— Drputy Chairman. R. M. Gray, Esq. H. W. Sladb, Esq. E. Gortz, Esq. D. M. Mosbs, Esq. A.474 words
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Article164 1900-08-23 4 On August nth a pretty wedding took place at Penang, when Mr. Harry Hilton, manager of Messrs. HutUnbach Bros., and well known here, was married to Miss Ada Findlay, daughter of J Findlay, Esq of Hankow. The bride, who only recently arrived from Kurope, was given away164 words
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Article584 1900-08-23 4 For the first time in the history of Western Australia, women were allowed to vote in the referendum on Federation. The Raj* of Xabba has offered his Imperial Service Infantry for employment in China. (Just the lot to nabba big batch of Boxers). Abdul Sukor, the584 words
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Article1853 1900-08-23 4 August 15th, 1900. Presbnt Mr. Gentle (President) and Messrs. Barker, Jago, Moses, Capper, Sohst, Maclareni Choa Giang Thye, and Lee Choon Guan. Absent Col. Pennefather. Minutes. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. President's Rbmarks. Mr. Gentle said that the present meeting had been called so soon1,853 words
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Article57 1900-08-23 4 The German second-class cruiser Schivalbe ai rived this morning from Durban, having left that port on the 17th ult. and is now lying at the wharf, section No 1. She is a vessel of 1,220 gross and qr>o registered tons displacement and carries 13 guns. There are on57 words
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Article46 1900-08-23 4 A Ceylon critic, alluding to a performance of Charley's Aunt" says 14 The ball of laughter, round and long and uncontrollable, commenced rolling at the very start and never flagged until the winning p>st was reached." Pretty metaphor Common people would have spoken of a <( bawl/46 words
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Article, Illustration705 1900-08-23 4 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied min^ honest pastimes, playe at chesse the ai y mer's game, and the philosopher's cam whettes thyrwittes, recreates theyrrmnH^ cb hurts no body in the mean season n All communications should be addressed Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Problem No. 252 Viarin)705 words
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40 1900-08-23 4 Abdul Hamid 11, the Sultan of 1 will celebrate the 25th anniversary^ accession on the 31st August, ami occasion is to be one of gr**t rejoi amongst Mohammed ms in India ami el where.40 words
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Article54 1900-08-23 4 The New York World i»ys:— Couol Festctics He Tolna his denied the chargf made against him by his American wife the divorce proceeding now pending, < having abandoned her at a hotel in Singa pore. He declares that she herself insisted on stopping at Singapore in54 words
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Article98 1900-08-23 5 Britomart." Her Majesty's first-class gun boat Britomart, which left Plymouth on July 3rd with Lieut. Philip Walter in command, anchored in the Roads early this morning. She is a vessel of 700 tons and was built at Messrs. Potter's dock-yard, Liverpool, being launched two years ago. Her98 words
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Article105 1900-08-23 5 he annual general meeting of this Club *a. held last night, Mr. W. Makepeace beintf in the Chair and over twenty membeing present. The report and accounts, which show a -factory improvement in the finances tht* Club, were unanimously adopted, a irnd of ten per cent being105 words
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Article22 1900-08-23 5 A launch will run from Johnston's Pier to lub Bungalow on Sunday next at 6.30 am. and 7.30 a.m.22 words
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54 1900-08-23 5 POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA COM PAN Y. I he above company arrived this morning f the S.S. Austral ind and open their scan at the Town HaM on Saturday with rhe Belle of New York which will be oduced for two nights only. The plans c filling f as t at54 words
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Article204 1900-08-23 5 The S. s. Mohawk, with 243 Boer prisoners, iS of whom are officers, and 100 men aid 3 officers of the 2nd Kings Royal Rifles from Durban arrived at Colombo on Bth August, disembarking next day and once entrained for the Boer prison p at Deyatalawala.204 words
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Article158 1900-08-23 5 ifay man, who arrived from Pontiaerday, says that two Malays came hip, and searched his box. He sides other things, a kris and lada. The Malays said that he ot allowed to have those articles and Ist see the tuan besar about it. !c away the box, containing158 words
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Article37 1900-08-23 5 •k'adier.General O' Moore Creagh, who through Singapore the other day ■jal service in China, is an Irishman, HN 'S l^ seventh son of Captain Creagh, the' v > ahlrbane > County Clare. He won Al^n wTr,fnT8 7 o° r37 words
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Article680 1900-08-23 5 The German gunboat Tiger was signalled on going to press and should be in this evening. The British hospital ship Carthage passed Malacca early this morning and was signalled here at 2.30 p.m. A Kiing milk-seller was this morning fined ?ioo and costs for selling adulterated680 words
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Article49 1900-08-23 5 The conditions for the Penang Griffin Races of Jan. 1901 are the same as those tor last August. The limit is $400 each, including the entries for two races. The Griffins have been ordered from Mr. Kiss of Sydney, and the list closes on Wednesday next, 22nd.49 words
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Article98 1900-08-23 5 The report to be presented at the annual meeting on Aug. 24th is now being circulated. The accounts show a steady increase in the receipts of the Club, the cash balance having been increased by $600, and the balance of the debentures are to be paid off.98 words
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687 1900-08-23 5 RUMINATIONS IN THE SINGAPORE ZOO. The animals, both large and small, Look much dejected, one and all The monkey> seem to me most stran^r*, Their hair all rotted out with mange. The Emu with the heat is faint, His feathers all besmeared with paint, A dirty departmental green, That scarce687 words
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Correspondence.
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501 1900-08-23 5 My Dear Mr. Editor, I am sure all really self-respecting people will feel grateful to Mr. Barker for the noble and outspoken way in which he has referred to a sad, sad subject and I am deeply disappointed at Mr. Gentle. I always thought he501 words
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Article278 1900-08-23 5 A week ago, says the Times of Ceylon, we gave in our columns, a letter upon this subject sent to the St. James' Budget by Lieutenant-Colonel F. N. Maude, late R. 8., which should not escape the attention of residents in this island. He was writing upon the278 words
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Article163 1900-08-23 5 Major Dobell, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has at last caught the Antillian at Singapore, on its way to Hongkong. That officer hurried from Port Elizabeth to Durban, just in time to hear that the Antillian had gone. There was another steamer in quarantine about to leave for Ceylon, actually starting. He163 words
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Article1257 1900-08-23 6 No. I. (For the Singapore Free Press,) A friend of mine, a great traveller, was once conducting me to his house on hospitable thoughts intent, and as we approached the gate, was detailing to me the number of voyages he had made to India, to the Cape,1,257 words
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Article126 1900-08-23 6 I he above Company continue to give an interesting programme niglvly at the location in Beach road. The exo llent training of the performing ponies is ;u knovv'edged by all who pay a visit to the Ciicus Professor Abel understands his busin ss. Miss Florrie West126 words
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248 1900-08-23 6 FIFTY-THREE GREENS FOR AN 18 HOLE MATCH One does not often hear of an eighteen-hole match being carried to the fifty.third green indeed, Mr. A. S. Mays Smith (handicap 2) and Mr. \V. Robbs (18), in supplying such a contest in the semifinal round of the West Middlesex Club's Tournament248 words
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Article104 1900-08-23 6 An intelligent Japanese, we are told by the Express^ saw an English advertisement, and at once addressed his answer to Mr. Sold-by-all-Stationers, Edinburgh. The intelligent Japanese must be first cousin to the Frenchman who siid that the English were not really generous. Everyvere I go," said he, vat is it104 words
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966 1900-08-23 6 The Growth of a Giant Enterprise. (Daily Telegraph.) Amidst the anxieties of the past few weeks the remarkable account of the operations of the Shell Transport and Trading Company, given at a recent meeting, has attracted less attention than it would have done in966 words
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Article48 1900-08-23 6 i At 6.15 a.m. this morning the British transport Nawab, No. 12, passed through the harbour on her return from China. The M. M. company's steamer Salazie eft Colombo at 9 a.m. on the 16th August nd may be expected here on Tuesday the Ist inst. at daylight.48 words
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Article397 1900-08-23 6 ARRIVAL OF THE YAKUMO." Another New Japanese Cruiser. A few minutes past five last evening ft newly-built first-class armoured C r Vakumo, belonging to the Japanese N* anchored in the Roads and salutrd th* no 7 Fort Canning returning the compliS immediately after. The Yakumo (meaning "Eight Clouds") which was397 words
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Article208 1900-08-23 6 The Elswick firm is much pushed with work, especially in their efforts to get the Japanese ships out, in view of the China complications. Tin Japanese will receive a great addition to their flc this month and next. The armament of the Yakumo is complete, an armoured208 words
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Article357 1900-08-23 6 Official and general political circles at St. Petef! burg are absorbed, says the Express correspondent with the Chinese question. Nothing else ib talked of among people who know. Briefly, the X official view, as expressed to me by one of the Emperor's most confidential advisers, is the following:—"The357 words
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Article542 1900-08-23 7 Osaka is no longer treated as an infected port The leave of Mr. R.P. Gibbes, Asst.Supt. of Indian Immigration, Penang, has been extended for three months. The cable ship Recorder returned from Labuan this morning. H.M.S. Britomart sailed for Hongkong at 5 30 p.m. yesterday. B542 words
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Article48 1900-08-23 7 new German gunboat Tiger of 894 "nved in tho Roads last evening. nes iG guns and was launched in Tiger, before proceeding to fSfcZk in await the rrival of the £2% 'WMWM Wilhelm, Branden- prohaw" < nda y morning, and they Probably all leave the same afternoon.48 words
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Article1068 1900-08-23 7 Quicguid agunt homines nostrt est farrago libelli. A Juvinal. A duty-bound perusal— the Editor says it is duty-bound— of European newspapers »n various tongues enlightens the Topicist's mind on the stupendous ignorance that is daily drawn upon to provide a literary obligato to European breakfasts. The1,068 words
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Article462 1900-08-23 7 (From Japanese Papers.) Chefoo, July 28th. A letter written by Sir Claude Macdonald on the 4th inst. arrived at Tientsin on the 21st inst. The U tter was in the following terms We have been besieged and constantly shot at by the Chinese troops since462 words
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Article138 1900-08-23 7 Peitsang. In the attack and capture of Peitsang on August 5, the losses sustained by the Allies were as follows: British 120, Russians 600, Japanese 400^ The Black Flags. The Black Flags ?rc. again on the move. Their destination is said to be Peking. An advance guard138 words
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Article134 1900-08-23 7 In accordance with the time-honoured custom, that feast of feasts in Chinese eyes sembayang hantu was celebrated by the Opium and Spirit Farmer last night in the usual manner. The dainty comestibles with which the long and gaudily decorated tables in Cecilstreet were loaded, attracted thousands of all134 words
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Article286 1900-08-23 7 Tommy's Lament. There's a b'oke in ihese 'ere barracks who a concertina's got, He says wol it's an English one but by its sound 'lis not, For of all the awful noises that was ever on me burst, I thought when first I heard it 'twas a million286 words
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Article441 1900-08-23 7 This is what the hon'blc W. Egerton has to say in the annual report on the Straits Settlements for 1899. German trade" flourished during the year and a fleet of eleven steamers, trading to Siam, Borneo and Hongkong, with an aggregate tonnage oi 8 621 tons, was transferred441 words
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Article30 1900-08-23 7 Two detectives arrested a Hylam boy near Clyde Terrace Market with twenty tins of illicit chandu in his possession, valued at $440. He had just come ashore from a sampan.30 words
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Article1566 1900-08-23 8 The Missionary Scapegoat. To the Editor. Sir, In your issue of Saturday the nth inst., appears an extract from Truths headed, The curse of the missionary and while there is nothing to indicate whether this heading is your own or Truth's I most sincerely hope it is the latter,1,566 words
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Article139 1900-08-23 8 A Bengali Editor in Trouble. Calcutta, Saturday. The Bengalee, Babu Surendranath Banerjee's paper, startled Calcutta late last night by issuing an extra announcing the Queen's death. The news spread fast and the performances at native theatres were stopped and the announcement was everywhere received with profound sorrow.139 words
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Article148 1900-08-23 8 Soulh Africa (says Rhodesia) is above all a country of makeshifts. The old campaigner will use a pair of boots as a pillow, a blanket for a tent, a tent-sail for a roof, a pail for a cooking-pot, a pot for a basin, an ant-heap for a148 words
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372 1900-08-23 8 A meeting of influential local Straits Born Chinese was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon to pass certain resolutions connected with the formation of a "Straits Born Chinese Association." Among those present were Messrs. Seah Liang Seah, Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng, Tan Hap372 words
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Article587 1900-08-23 8 THE HOSPITAL SHIP CARTHAGE." Th- B it sh hospital ship Carthage, Capt. L. R. Lendon, anvtd from Bombay alongside lh- P U. wharf at 4 p.m. yesterday. I lie following medi< al officers are on board, Major Syke-, Capt. Kvans, Capt. Scott Moncrirti, Lit ut. Tucker, also Scrgt. Jones 39587 words
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Article100 1900-08-23 8 THE REAL MALAY. Colonel W. O. Tolford tells us a jrood n r < light-coloured mulatto who wandered inf rt y° f a the restaurants of Washington, D C th day. When a waiter intimated to him T gentlest way that he could not be served ,k this conversation ensued100 words
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Article176 1900-08-23 8 Apropos of current events in China, it mAy nr be inopportune (says the Law Journal) to r~» the various steps by which the position of h.,, missionaries in the Yellow Empire was First came clauses in the English Treaty of Tien in 1858, guaranteeing the176 words
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Article55 1900-08-23 8 In the competition for the Gunn Cvi Stiven beat Mckenzie last night, 4 to play, and Crockatt beat Robei The semifinal round, to be finish*; Wednesday, 22nd, is A. W. Stiven (scr.), J. D. iro, 4 i half stroke at 2nd hole Major Lewis Jones, (scr.), :>.}. CrocV att,55 words
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Article203 1900-08-23 8 (Latham and Mac tag We regret we are unable to report any :rr.p ment in our share market. Notwithstanding th<absence of business, however, rates remain fairly steady in most stocks. Ranb. The rough clean up ior July gives 4,550 ez. Amalgam from 2.620 tons stone. South Raub. The203 words
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Article193 1900-08-23 8 S. C. C. and Law v. Brokers and Insi fun > The above match was commenced on thf Esplanade last Saturday, when some fast scoring resulted. The' Brokers and Insurance' who practically kept their adversaries in the field the whole afternoon, knocked up a toial of 209 runs,193 words
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Article109 1900-08-23 8 The Prcussen when she left Pcnang for Singapore on Tuesday used the soun channel, which is generally supposed to too shallow for large vessels circumnavigating the island a matter three or four hours. Harrison, alias Perkins, who is at present Calcutta Presidency Jail, under remand, lofh*v |r swallowed a R109 words
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Advertisement18 1900-08-23 8 Maud M So you have accepted Tom 7 Mabel: "Yes, said he wouldn't marry me if I didn't.18 words
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Article731 1900-08-23 9 Some Siamese gentlemen arc forming a company to establish a carriage factory in Bangkok, importing their material from home. The very heavy rain of this morning has left its marks in quantities of debris along most of the roads. And in the lower parts the town,731 words
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Article319 1900-08-23 9 Arrivals at Singapore. Thr Austrian Cruisers. 1 £i! 5 r in Elizabeth a "d Aspern which ielt Pola on July 24th arrived alongside the wharf early this morning for the purpose of provisioning and coaling, and are expected to leave for Hongkong today. 1 he Kaiser in319 words
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Article249 1900-08-23 9 La* night, (Fri.l.y 10th ins«.) an alarming occurrence tooK place which, but for the prompt action 1 f 1 hose on ihe spot, mi^ht have resulted in one of the most appalling disasters in the history of the Colony. Adoul ten o'clock at niyht the Indian watchman249 words
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207 1900-08-23 9 The following telegram announcing the adoption of universal penny postage by New Zealand from the Ist January 1901 has been received From The Posimaster-General, New Zealand. To The Postmaster-General, Singapore. New Zealand introduces universal penny post first January. Befitting commemoration new century. Confident your207 words
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Article1193 1900-08-23 9 An Exciting Finish. (Daily Telegraph.) Bisley Camp, Saturday 21st July. The struggle for the Queen's Prize— the goal of every marksman's ambiiion and the Blue Riband of the National Rifle Association— concluded this afternoon. A record in the matter of weather had already been achieved, and the1,193 words
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Article633 1900-08-23 9 Belle of New York Those of us who have had the misfortune to be fur a number of years in the Straits can remember many visits of the Po!!ard Companies of ch-ldien, and will reca I these visits, generally, with pleasure. They op ned again on Saturday evening633 words
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Article61 1900-08-23 9 A weather telegram from Hongkong, dated this morning, states that at 6.45 a n* the typhoon gun was fired and the south cone hoisted. The typhoon seems to br situated about 150 miles to the suuth-east of Hongkong and moving slow'y west or west north-west. A heavy61 words
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Article1374 1900-08-23 10 (From Shanghai Papers.) HINI.SE RIINFORCIMINTS POR Pewino. A well-known Chinese gentleman who has been connected with foreigners in the North, and who has just come down overland from Peking, sayi that he met en route, 8,500 troops from Wuchang and some 4,000 from Nanking, on1,374 words
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Article407 1900-08-23 10 J£?*S xct r generally thise current *t Clyd4 Ttrrace Market. At the •thtr markets there may be small van'atitns. Singapore, August jo, igoo. Beans, Long per catty ct. 3| Do., French do. 2 Beef do. 24 Beefl Steak do. lt 20 R^.*n Sprouts do. 2 B iinboo407 words
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Article777 1900-08-23 10 I The full text of Dr. Morrison's telegram to the Times of the 21st ult from Peking has been handed to us (jV. C. Herald) for publication There has been a cessation of hostilities since the 18th, but fearing treachery no vigilance has been relaxed. The777 words
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Article740 1900-08-23 10 ■i Thursday, Sept. 6th, is the jubilee m ing of the Dalhousie R. A. chap£ *f after the regular meeting, hold a X^ 0 in the evening. an 9 lj et Mr. Courtney addressed a Pro-Boer the-war meeting the other day attired^ a khaki waistcoat, posing740 words
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Article198 1900-08-23 11 Transports, The British transport Palamcotta, No. I, Malacca at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 3 robably passed through Singapore at 2 a.m. yesterday. This is the Palamcotta's second trip to China. Putiala, No. 11, went through the harbour bound for China at 8.30 this mornThe Wardha, No. 13, parsed198 words
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344 1900-08-23 11 SIR PBRTAR SINGH OH TO THR FRONT. We noi ice that Sir Pertab Singh who was such a prominent figure in the Jubilee precession one of heads of the Sikh nation and ,js fine a sporisas exists anywhere in the world is to command >}c344 words
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283 1900-08-23 11 Hd.v Buller Communicated with White. Mr. R chard Harding Davis give some interestii g details concerning the officer from the vinfl force who finally "called up" Ladysmith, >rd talked to it whenever the sun shone by day, by ni^ht wiih locomotive headlights and searchlights. I283 words
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Article161 1900-08-23 11 Holds The Grub in Its Mouth. have doubted the remarkable observation the red ant (Aecophila smaragdina^ spins a utilising a larva that yields the fibre. lest, it has bern confirmed of late by reen, of the Botanic Gardens, Paradeniya, t>lon. The ant holds the small161 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter576 1900-08-23 11 Misuse of the Esplanade." To the Editor. SlR,--A good deal has been written lately on this jsubject, but I don't think that either Mr. Barker or any of the correspondents have hit the right point Had their remarks not been so "general" and had they pointed out "what particular class576 words
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Article55 1900-08-23 11 There was another excellent attendance at the Town Hall last night to witness the second performance of the Belle of New York." The bright and amusing medley went better th*n ever, and the second performance of Pollard's only confirms the impression that this is the strongest Company they55 words
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Article140 1900-08-23 11 High Pricbs. A large amount of property was successfully disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon, when some really good prices were obtained. Twenty-three building allotments, at Bukit Timah-rd. and Mackenzie-rd. fetched from 27 cts. to 43 cts. per square foot 68140 words
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Article12 1900-08-23 11 Three hundred Municipal cases are down for hearing before Mr. Brockman to-day.12 words
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Article296 1900-08-23 11 They held a solemn conclave down on the Esplanade, Anent the regulations that were likely to be made. There were X ing, Chinese and Chetty, Bengali and Malay, And each was full of wonder and wished to have his say. First sp^ke an oily Chetty. For quite a296 words
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Article181 1900-08-23 11 There is an interesting description of Charterhouse School in the Universal Magazine for Ju'y. The writer, referring to the many wll-known men who were educated at Charterhouse, says Probably none have exercised such a great influence as, or whose name and whose work will181 words
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Article187 1900-08-23 11 The grisliest story told about the return from the Derby is that of the year 1844— and, to put the matter in a Hibernian way has to do with the Oaks. In that year Mr. Crockford's filly won the Oaks. The crowd returning from Epson in the187 words
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Article119 1900-08-23 11 The Mohawk, which is the same vessel that brought the Boer prisoners to Ceylon, is due to sail from Calcutla with troops for China. The Sultan of Johore shot his seventh tiger on Sunday, about two miles out from town. It was not so large as some of his previous119 words
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130 1900-08-23 11 Sir Andrew Clarke, who is the sole survivor of those who framed the Constitution of Victoria in x^ss» writes to the Times expressing his satisfaction at having lived to see the achievement of Australasian Federation. Sir Andrew quotes a dispatch of Lord John130 words
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Article327 1900-08-23 11 (Freeman's Journal, 13th JuneJ Beri-beri is a disease in which most people in bublin are interested, owing to the fact that it m tde a mysterious appearance several years ago in the Richmond Lunatic Asylum, and that the medical men are not yet quite certain327 words
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Article277 1900-08-23 11 Thb Man Who has Rbbuppbd Vs. The special corre>po;ident of the Pioneer writes thus of the brilliant B >er leader still at large Christian de Wet, for example, may with Botha, bt the last stays of the Boer defence, but they have done more to prolong277 words
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Article193 1900-08-23 11 Yesterday a passenger on the Sri Pontianak missed two new umbrellas. A search was made and one was found in the stokehole, where, one fireman says, he saw another take it down at three o'clock in the morning. A fire broke out about 3 a.m. to day at 48 Clyde193 words
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3001 1900-08-23 12 THE SECRET PATRONESS OF THE ANTI-FOREIGN CRUSADE AND HER IMPERIAL VICTIMS. YEHONALA— THE DOWAGER EMPRESS. THE MISTRESS OF THREE EMPERORS. (Sixth Special Article.) A new era in the history of Asia commences with the disastrous conflicts between the Allies and the Boxers, with their Auxiliaries, the Imperial Troops under the3,001 words
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Advertisement204 1900-08-23 12 LIQUID FUEL. (Petroleum Residue) Large Stock always on hand per ton f. o. b. in bunKers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUXOM) opposite western entrance of New Harbour N. B. ONK TON OF LIQUID FUEL is equivalent to Two and a Quarter Tons of Japan Coal. The fuel is delivered through204 words
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Article469 1900-08-23 13 A British transport passed Malacca at p.m. yesterday. The language difficulty is said to be -eriously hampering concerted action by he Allies in North China. A Chinese lad has been sentenced to receive eight rattan strokes, for stealing .ir.uts. A hack gharry driver was this morning469 words
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2902 1900-08-23 13 HONALA— THE DOWAGER KM PRESS. MISTRESS OF THREE EMPERORS. f 'Sixth Special Article.) 'Contin ued from ester day.) 111. Palace Profligacy. nala at first found more pleasure in g herselfl in her Palace than in ting intrigues in court. As a2,902 words
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Article293 1900-08-23 14 The new torpedo-boat destroyer Viper has arrived at Portsmouth from Newcastle, having done the voyage in the record time of twenty-four hours. The 2 ist (Empress of India's) Lancers, stationed in Maryborough Barracks, Dublin, under the command of Lieut. -Colonel W. G, Croie-Wyn-dham, c.b., has been placed293 words
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Article43 1900-08-23 14 There will be a Corps carbine shoot on Sunday afternoon, 400 and 500 yds. Small prizes to the best three aggregate scores. Section averages will be taken. Firing at 400 yds. at 3 pm. ;at 500 yds. at 4 p.m.43 words
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Article39 1900-08-23 14 A weather telegram from Hongkong, 6 a.m. this morning, says that the depression has moved off to the east and northeast of Luzon and seems to be now near the Loochoos, moving probably northwards or northeastwards.39 words
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Article43 1900-08-23 14 The L. dr C. Express learns that there is no truth in the report which has been no assiduously put forward that Sir Frederick Cardevv has been appointed to the vacant governorship of the Straits Settlements. Sir Frederick remains Governor of Sierra Leone.43 words
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Article77 1900-08-23 14 (Corrected up to August 12) On London. Bank 4 ra/s 3 /of£ demand 2,o T V Private credits 3 m/s 2/o^} documents 3 ra/s 2/of lf credits 6 m/s 2/1 France, demand 255^ Germany, demand 207^ India, T. T i 5 2«. HONGKONG, demand iz&dis. Yokohama, demand.. .2^% pm77 words
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Article124 1900-08-23 14 (AllgUSt 23 I' n -r. *76 5 o Ga bie 8.00 do. Cube No. 1 13.37^ Pepper, telack (ordinary Spore) 30.87! do. White, (Fair L/wJ.5%) 46. Nutmegs 110s to the Ib.) 62 do. (80s to the Ib) M So[ Mace (Banda) g 2 Cloves (Amboina) 2 Libenan Coffee 25.124 words
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Advertisement80 1900-08-23 14 THE Horse Repository HORSES, GOBS PONIES Ex S. S. BUCEPHALUS A^R. ABRAMS begs to inform the *w* llr y of Singapore, Native States and Deh that he has just landed sixtyeighs Horses, Cobs and Ponies, including two teams of Bays and one team of Black Horses, single Harness Horses, Trotting80 words
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Advertisement719 1900-08-23 14 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, ftc. THIS Company execute Ship and Marine Engine Repairs ot all descriptions, in the most efficient manner, under the superintendence of experienced European Shipwrights and Engineers. Graving Docks up to 500 feet in length and 21 feet719 words
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Advertisement965 1900-08-23 14 Singapore Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN RACE MEETING, 1900. October 23rd, 2sth and 2jtk. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 23rd October, First Racb. Fhi Maiden Plata.— Value $300. A Race for Maiden Horses— Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 2 lib. to ex-Griffins, imported into the Straits Settlements or Native965 words
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Advertisement481 1900-08-23 14 The Singapore Free Pr*^ A ND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Addriss,— Advertiser, .W^ Telephone Numeer.^No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Sinn T^HE leading English Newspaper JD rK 1 Straits Settlements; johore, Federated Native States of Perak, s«l gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands Indies.481 words
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Article21 1900-08-23 15 Shanghai, Aug. 17th, 935 p.m. Liukunyi, the Viceroy of Nanking, is re <orted to be dangerously ill.21 words
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Article523 1900-08-23 15 Jt is reported that the Dowager Empress, nwillingly accompanied by the Emperor, t Peking on Aug. 6th for Hsianfu, under the escort of Prince Tuan and siingThe Allies reached Tungchau on Monday. Chinese Imperial troops aad the loxers are much demoralised. r Claude Macdonald reports all right the523 words
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Article20 1900-08-23 15 LI-HUNG-CFANG. Will Proceed V Tientsin. Hongkong Aug. 21st, 5 p.m. ungchang leave Shanghai for Tients «n n a few days.20 words
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183 1900-08-23 15 r he Indian Troops Remaining at Woosung. British tra? sports remain at Woos «njr, awaiting fin il orders. orders to he Indian troops to proto Weilia'r ,'ci have been countermtndt d tw n S han g* li > Au g *5 th > 3-4° Pms British tnnspoits that arrived here183 words
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Article134 1900-08-23 15 IN CHINA. A Russian official communique" reiterates Russia's anxiety to restore friendly relations with China. It is generally understood that Field Marshal Waldersee's powers are limited strictly to the command of troops. A messenger has reached Pretoria with the news that the garrison at Elandsriver is still holding134 words
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Article61 1900-08-23 15 Stokers' Strike at Marseilles. Over Four Thousand People Delayed. 3,60 > passengers, and 600 troops for China, are con^re^at^i at Marseilles, unab'e to proceed to their destination owing to the strike of stokers. The acton of the strikers at Marseilles preventing the unloading of the Golconda,61 words
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Article206 1900-08-23 15 Gen. Delarey holds Rustenburg, whither De Wet is hastening. The Orange River Colony is clear of the enemy except a small force with Olivier at Heilbrcn De Wet, availing himself of a knowledge of the country, et>aMing him tv make nightmarches, has eluded Kitchener, despite the strenuous206 words
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Article44 1900-08-23 15 M. Delcasse, speaking of the Chinese policy of France, emphasised the fact that France and China were acting in accord and said that it would be necessary for the Powers to moderate their desires to what all could agree.44 words
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Article143 1900-08-23 15 THE KAISER AND COUNT WALDERSEE. The Kaiser, in presenting his Field Marshal's baton to Count Waldersee, dwelt especially on the Tsar's approval of the appointment and hoped that the co-opera-tion of the Allies would be pledged to the peace of Europe. [General Count VO.l Waldersee is chief of the General143 words
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Article87 1900-08-23 15 The Times pays a warm tribute to Japan, who by promptitude and the efficacy of her aid has saved the P »wr rs from the humiliation and anguish of being powerless spectators of a massacre. It adds, Japan deserves well of the Commonwealth of Europe.87 words
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Advertisement320 1900-08-23 15 MORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, UAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIK x HAMBURG. Km v IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. The fas* and well-known Matl-steamers of these lines will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates OU rWARD. HOMEWARD. W OO 1900. Hamburg Aug. 30 Weimar Aug. 27. Saehsen Sept. 13. Pring Heinrich Sept. 10. Oldenburg Sept. 27.320 words
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Advertisement621 1900-08-23 15 JJORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR- AHCK SOCIETY OP NORWICH AND LONDON. Established 1797* FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amouvt Insured £335, 000,000 Lossbs Paid J 1 1,600,000 Prim ium income 906,000 Insurance effected on almost every description of property at current rates of premium. THE BORNEO Co., Ltd.— Agents ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY.621 words
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Miscellaneous209 1900-08-23 15 Passengers Arrived by the Mai s Aug. 15.— Per Preussen From Bremen.— Mr. E. Sacho. From Southampton.— Mr. S. Q lintrell, Mr. G. S. Cosby. From Genoa— Mr. E. M. Cartlan^t, Mr. T. Williams, Mr. H. PauNen, Mr. R. Ackermann, Mrs. F. R. Barck, Mr. SchmiecMl. From Naples.— Mr. J.209 words
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Article372 1900-08-23 16 H Quotation. Capital. Paid Ui>. Shares H aid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal, f 2,000,000 414,231 ion 87c Ul Deferred. £5 I if, 350 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,***** ***** ***** £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.80 Sellers. 175.000 St^oo l 7372 words
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Advertisement654 1900-08-23 16 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong. Shanu- For Marseilles and hai Be Japan Ports. London. Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester continental ports, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, £cc. far freight and other particulars apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Agents. Feb II BRITISH654 words
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Miscellaneous831 1900-08-23 16 CLEARANCES. August 16. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar a~nd Malacca. Hbbr, Hnt. str., Inkster. for Penang and Deli. Loodiana, Brit, str., Willsher, for Madras, via ports. Malacca, Brit, str., Andrews, for Hongkong. Poh Ann, Brit, str., Bainbridge, for Kotie,831 words
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Miscellaneous895 1900-08-23 16 VKSSKLs in PORT. <en-ot-Wai Flagi and Ton« Commanders Arrived From v» r Hrisk Brit, cruis 1770 Sir B. Wrey Tulv 2 Kuala Xl an c t K. K. W .lhelm Ger. b.s., loioo Holkendorff Auf 20 Ke I M Bu ndrnburg Ger. b.s., ***** Rosei^dahl A ,g. 20 Kiel !]'k°'^895 words
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Miscellaneous163 1900-08-23 16 Aug. ig.— Per Vor-warts Mr. Degfcf Wr. Vitch. Per Batavier Mrs. Sweeney. Per G. G. Meyer: Mr. Strohschneidfr. Aug. 20.— Per Swaerdecroon Mr. l)ibb«:-. Aug. 20.— Per Neeva Mr. Kinsey, Miss M Mr. K. S. McCarthy, Mr. K. A. Stevens,, Mr. Fowlie and child, Mr. J. Wilson, Mr. V. C.163 words
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