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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1900-08-30 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 30th, 1900 No. 65318 words
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Article450 1900-08-30 1 i iading Articles. Humours from the North, I2 q To Ward Oil 1 hirst, Story of the Legations, 129 J he Flight of the Empress, 120 .irditt Coal, #i I2 g Imminent Struggle, i<i Q A Boer Final Stand, i 7n Kducation and c.ndowrnent, ttt \n o Battle of450 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article56 1900-08-30 1 On Aug. 17th, at The Grange," Logan Road, Penang, the wife of F. S. B. Gai fney of a son. On the 24th August, at Villa Elizabeth, the wife of G. Fribdrich. of a son. On the 28th inst., at M The Cottage Cavanagh Road, the wife of R.56 words
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Obituary25 1900-08-30 1 On the 22nd instant, at No. 73 Waterloo Street, after a long illness, Alicb the beloved wife of Jacob J. Aroozoo. Aged 28 years.25 words
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Article, Illustration405 1900-08-30 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Pledjed to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. IK 1 (Aug. 23rd.) To-day the chief news from the direction of Peking is that no news is405 words
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Article135 1900-08-30 1 They have been complaining terribly of the July-end heat at home. A person who calls himself v Epicurus" writes to a home paper to inform the public how to quench a tropical thirst. He says v If a man really wants to quench his thirst in135 words
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Article285 1900-08-30 1 (AUg. 24m. j If the tragedy that was so long accounted a certainty at Peking did not come off to its full apprehended extent, it was not for want of will on the part of the Chinese. The Legations have been relieved, all that was285 words
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Article171 1900-08-30 1 Suen-HOA, or Suan-hwa, whither the fugitive Dowager-Empress and her Court retinue has fled, on the approach of the Allies to Peking, is about one hundred and thirty miles due north-west, towards the Great Wall and the Desert of Gobi. It is no 1 to be171 words
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Article241 1900-08-30 1 (Aug. 25th.) The strike of men employed on the Tart Vale Railway in South Wales, though economically disastrous for the district, is anything but a national evil. It has, so it is stated, had the effect of shutting down thirty collieries. But on the other hand it ha>241 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement65 1900-08-30 1 Members to the Singapore Free Press Weekly »n« from Europe to the Straits by any to 1 lines are invited to send to the Manager name of their steamer and date of arrival in 'n^pore. Copies will then be mailed to meet zn at the various ports of call. HARTFORD65 words
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Advertisement135 1900-08-30 1 LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIAL RAILS FULLY 6 MILES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. 14 lb. and 20 lb. per yard WAGGONS SIDE TIPPING, AND ALL ROUND TIPPING. Wheels and Axles AXLE BOXES WITH, OR WITHOUT ROLLER BEARINGS. Points and Crossings TURNTABLES. ALL SUITABLE FOR 2'-o AND 2-6 FISHER FOSTER Mount Wallich. J. M.135 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous222 1900-08-30 1 THE WEEK. The mail from Europe of Aug. 3rd arrived by the P. O Clyde on Sunday. The next is due by the N.D.L. Hamburg to day. The last homeward mails left by the P. O. Malta on Saturday, and the N.D L. Weimar on Wednesday. The next mail for222 words
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Article508 1900-08-30 2 THE interest of today's wires veers from China to South Africa. Here there are two centres of action, one to the west of the central line of communications, whose associations arc with the names of De Wet, DELAREY and GrOBI.FR on the one side, BAD EN POWELL,508 words
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Article363 1900-08-30 2 (Aug. 28th.) In South Africa things are moving. The Boers under BOTHA are about to make their big final effort in the way of a stand on a carefully prepared position. That we are told represents a mountainous frontage of twenty-five miles, frontal lines of approach363 words
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Article165 1900-08-30 2 11 LOi'd Calthorpe, who has proposed to give twenty live acres of land to the Birmingham Univt rsity for the establishment of a scientific department, m ikes the offer on behalf of hirn^ If and his .on." Which makes us think how easily the 101 al Government165 words
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Article594 1900-08-30 2 IK 1 (Aug. 29th.) THE general action to which the opposing Boer and British forces now stand committed athwart the Delagoa Bay railway near Belfast and Dalmanutha promises to be the really big engagement of the South African campaign. It is bound to be fought hard594 words
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Article469 1900-08-30 2 China and the Present Crisis, by Joseph Walton, M.P., Sampson Low Marston and Co. 6/Mr. Walton spent eight months at the beginning of this year in travelling in China, Japan, Korea, passing homeward this way, and paying a brief visit to the Straits and Kuala Lumpor. He also raised469 words
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Article977 1900-08-30 2 (N.-C. Daily News.) Reported Flight of the Empress Dowa# Br The following dispatch, dated 2nd Au^u t been received from Peking by a high mandarii now taking refuge in Shanghai Everything is now prepared for the ex the Empress Dowager and Court on thi August to the977 words
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Article1659 1900-08-30 3 (Via Ceylon.) Ihe following is from the Englishman's Simla t-pondent August 14th.— General Gaselee cables < "hefu, dated the 1 ith inst. VVe marched Pietsang, nine miles towards Yangtsung, after rtaining that the enemy were holding the tmbar.kment. We formed for attack with Americans on our right, and a1,659 words
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Article391 1900-08-30 3 The three Russian transports Saratoff, Kiev and Odessa left for Vladivostock at nine o'clock this morning. The British transport Afombassa, No. 40, passed through the- harbour from west to i ast at 8 20 am. to day, and is expected to arrive at Hongkong on Sunday next. Outing, an391 words
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Article1508 1900-08-30 3 (Globe.) It is well known that the Imperial colour of China is yellow, but this has not always been the case. Yellow, in fact, is considered quite a modern innovation, since the choice dates only from the year a.d. 581, the change from red to yellow being then1,508 words
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Article382 1900-08-30 3 Three amusing paragraphs from three successive issues ol the Globe on sentry traditions:— The other day a gentleman called at the War Office. As he entered the dark passage, a porter standing just inside called out in a monotonous voice, Keep to ;he left, please; keep382 words
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Article93 1900-08-30 3 LET US BOW." The Volkszeitung, of Vienna, lias the following luminous criticism on the relations of England and Germany in the Far East, which we particularly commend to those foreigners who still remember by what means the Deutschland and the Gejion were enabled to reach their destination in China: 1193 words
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Article675 1900-08-30 4 The Deputy Inspector-General of Police at Bangkok had his hat snatched," while bicycle riding recently. There is a large full length portrait o* Admiral Keppel in last mail's Sketch. It is a very pleasing likeness and a capital picture of the old Admiral. There is a675 words
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Article729 1900-08-30 4 Thr Gbisha. It looked possible that the rain in the early part of last evening might keep a good many people away from the Town Hall, but the popularity of the Troupe evidently decided any of the waverers to v chance it" for the curtain went up to729 words
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163 1900-08-30 4 M. DOUMER'S DEPARTURE FROM INDO-CHINA. M. Doumer, the present Governor-General, is shortly leaving for France. Judging from the tone of the press in Cochin-China and Tonquin, his departure will not be deeply regretted. He has become unpopular from the fact that the need for revenue has led to his laying163 words
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280 1900-08-30 4 There are many in Singapore who remember Capt. Browne of the 58th Regiment, afterwards Major Browne, D.A.A.G. with Sir Charles Warren. That officer ultimately became British Military Attache* at Peking, and many of us were under the impression he was in the280 words
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Article386 1900-08-30 4 Great London Firs. Estimated Damage £60,000. But for the prompt action of the North-Western Railway Company's servants and the equally speedy appearance on the scene of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, under the personal supervision of Com mander Wells, R n., what might have been the most destructive386 words
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Article382 1900-08-30 4 Writing in the Army and Navy Gazette W. H. R whom it is not difficult to identify with the veteran war correspondent who edits that paper, says 11 The day before Colonel Gordon left London for India, he called on me at the Carlton and asked me382 words
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Article314 1900-08-30 4 We've a Municipal Council, wevc Legislature too, We are blessed with City Fathers by th score, We have regiments of Sikhs and *hfa policemen not a few, And we've Judges grave and Justice. galore Yet the Kling in all his glory am] the Chitty minus hair And the314 words
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Article557 1900-08-30 4 Flank Movement on a Large Scale Pkepar ng. (Aforning Leader.) Reference was made last week in these pages to the existence of a Chinese Southern squadron, thai in anti-for ign hinds might do much damage. In the present stage of our relations wiih China, though war has not557 words
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Article195 1900-08-30 5 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by t pastimes, playe at chesse, the astrono--5 game, and the philosopher's game, which hettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and no body in the mean season." nuntcatiofts should be addressed to the tor, Singapore Free Pre?s." No. 253 (Kondelik) is195 words
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Article, Illustration21 1900-08-30 5 .N. Bum kwill, Selangor. rule to play and mate in two'moves Black I 3 pieces). Whilt (8 pieces).21 words
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Article143 1900-08-30 5 i I wg, i layed in Rio Janeiro, is remarklidly brilliant combination and exg Bdventure. 1 (AMBIT. Vhite— Dr. Calda anna. Black A. Silvestre K-i P-Ki 18QR-K1 0084 Is Xi |B i 19 8.87C11 X ITI }<• I I 2u B-Ktoch B-H4(a) BxP 21 Bxß Ktxß B143 words
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Article245 1900-08-30 5 hear that Mr. J. B. Elcum, who has just 1 from leave, succeed* d in tieing for first the recently concluded correspondence ised by the Exeter Chess Club. rategit promises a great international proney to be divided into six classes, for I mates in two, three and four245 words
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Article20 1900-08-30 5 Jr Sir Alexander Swettenham d to return from Penang by the >mer Sea Belle, at daylight, on20 words
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Article600 1900-08-30 5 Lourenco Marques, July 25.--.Mr. Boeschoten, Leyds secretary of Legation, has arrived from the woer headquarters to-night. He is charged with the conveyance of important documents to Europe. Mr. Kruger, through the Transvaal Consul, has oeen trying to influence Mr. Vandam to break his parole by telling him600 words
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Article129 1900-08-30 5 What have long hair, untrimmed whiskers, and vegetarianism to do with religion Apparently very little but sufficient, according to a story told at the St. Pancras Coroner's Court to diive a man mad. A young fellow named Rommeli, a Kentish Town hairdresser, was a prous member of the129 words
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Article274 1900-08-30 5 (Latham and Mactaggart.) The market continues inactive, with fairly steady rates. Banks. Hongkong Banks have been placed in small lots at $506 .25, Tin Mines. Jelebus are quiet with sellers at $9* Sipiaus have changed hands at $15 at which price then are still buyers. Kabangs (19/- pd.)274 words
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Article191 1900-08-30 5 Children to Play to Children. On Saturday afternoon, the Pollard Lilliputian Company will give a performance for children, at half price, at four o'clock. Mr. Buckley who takes much interest in these matter?, desires it to be known that it is his personal opinion that the Company191 words
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Article63 1900-08-30 5 Another death fiom cholera has occurred at Sil it Sinkeh on Pulau Brani. Ihe outbreak is supposed to have been caused by the unwholesome water in one of the wells there. A man has been placed on duty over the wel in question, and a sample:63 words
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Article57 1900-08-30 5 The British transport Nairung, No. 3, passed Malacca at 8 a m. arid through Singapore harbour at 6.30 p.m. yesterday. The Russian transport Saratoff arrived from Odessa yesterday afternoon with 1,514 troops for Port Arthur. The transport Formosa, No. 42, arrived from Bombay this morning with the 14th SiKhs,57 words
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Article569 1900-08-30 5 A rather interesting ;.rti« le on small gold coins, in the Englishman ot July 17th, shows the difficulty the Indi in Government has to face in \< troduciog gold currency into India iold in the pockets, oils and h »ards of the pc pie rs of little569 words
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Article661 1900-08-30 5 Inspector Ballard, of the Police, is a patient in the General Hospital, Penang. The British transport Formosa left for Hongkong at 7.30 this morning. Last Hainan advices report all quiet at Hoihow. The Taotai ha^ gone to Canton. The Fort Canning rhymester is both fluent and661 words
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Article1304 1900-08-30 6 how hi has conuubrbd british malaya. (By Arthur Moni bfiore Bricb, f. r. g. s.) (Daily Mail.) Though John Chinaman is conservative, even as the crab and would make his country a "sealed book," he is a pretty good hand at spreading himself. He is no fool so1,304 words
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Article383 1900-08-30 6 The Philippine Civil Commission will assume the form of a legislative body on the ist day of September next. General Mac Arthur will continue to act as Governor of the islands and will carry out the laws made by the Civil Commission. In political status, the Commision383 words
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237 1900-08-30 6 Mr. Mowbray S. Northcote, Hon. Secretary Hongkong Rifle Association, writes by this mail to the Secretary of the Singapore Rifle Association with reference to the date of the annual rifle match between Hongkong, Shanghai and Singapore. He proposes the dates as beiore, Ist to 15th237 words
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Article719 1900-08-30 6 A new lighthouse is to be built at Cape Comorin. The German cruiser Schwalbe will leave for Shanghai on Monday. Dr. Park, the Municipal Health Officer of Penang, has been ordered home on sick leave for three months. A Chinman accidentally fell from a scaffolding in719 words
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Article71 1900-08-30 6 The R I. M.S. Dalhousie, Cant C 1 Hendall, which left Bombay on the inst. arrived alongside the whan No. 2, at about eleven this mornin* <S is conveying a contingent of the %h v derabad Infantry, consisting of Lieut 3" Welchman, in command Capt. (i dam; Capt.71 words
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Article82 1900-08-30 6 Handicap Tourkamsmt. A Handicap Tournament will be menced on Monday, September 3rd team trill play two Chukkers on that da and finish the matches on the lowino Thursday. The Final Match will off on Monday the 10th Sept- mber. The teams will be as follows:— A.— Rarne, Vesey,82 words
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Article88 1900-08-30 6 It is notified that the Singa Hall Ordinance, T9OO, has n allowed by Her Majesty. Mr. S. Hisamidzu is temporaril) nised as Consul for Japan at pending the arrival of Her Exequatur. Mr. J. B. Elcum, having retut leave of absence, resumed th Inspector of Schools, Straits S88 words
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Article152 1900-08-30 6 A LUCKY RAI D! Acting on information received tive Inspector Watcha n 3J Johore-rd., a marine store d i A search of the premises revealed two hurtdr< <1 and s t Vt nt\ < atti ol m blocks, a heap of tin refuse, <ome s brass, "cooking utensils," four wreath152 words
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Article299 1900-08-30 6 The clever children of Pollard's L tian Opera Company, on the close t th»* performance to-night, will go straight to Johnston's Pier, and off in a launch to S.S. Giang Ann. bound for Batavia. The programme of the Company's m ments contemplates a ten months tour o(299 words
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Article1103 1900-08-30 7 ij homines nostn est farrago libelli. Juvenal. animadverted last week on the ex- humanitarianism of Lord Roberts luct of the Transvaal campaign, put a premium on disloyalty and The dear Pro-Boers at home, by tmoor they make out of all their numbers have succeednvincing the Boers1,103 words
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Article314 1900-08-30 7 On Saturday, (nth) Mr. H.C.G. Scott, the British Consul at niton, received a cipher message from Sir Claude Maedonald, dated Peking, August 6, to the following effect Our situation here is desperate. In ten days our food supply ends, and unless we are relieved, general massacre probable.314 words
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Article149 1900-08-30 7 The China Mail observes .—The Allies seem to have been within striking or shelling distance of Peking on the 15th instant, so that the march must have been accomplished (including the fighting at Peitsang, Yangtsun and lung-chow) well within fourteen days. This must be considered exceedingly149 words
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Article1092 1900-08-30 7 The annual general meeting of the S.V.A. was held in the Drill Hall yesterday Capt. St. Clair, acting Commandant, presiding, there being also present Lt. Keid, R.G.A., acting adjutant, Capt. Davies, Li^uts. Derrick and Merewether, 2nd Lieut. Hilton, Capt. Barker, hon. paymaster, and about forty members of1,092 words
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Article760 1900-08-30 7 "The Lady Slavey," produced at the Town Hall 1 >st night to a crowded louse by the Pol'ard Company, was an < mire success. In view of the fact that the piece is new lo the Company, and that until the past wet-k they have had no760 words
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Article989 1900-08-30 8 r( By a Straits Cricketer at Home.) In the cricket field, the most striking performance, and one which will stand as a record for a very considerable time is that of R. E. Foster, playing for the Gentlemen against the Players. The Oxford captain not only established989 words
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Article732 1900-08-30 8 The annual general meeting of the S.C.C. was held at Tanglin Club last night, the President, the hon'ble E. M. Merewether in the Chair, there being also present about fifty members. The minutes of the last annual general meeting were read and confirmed. On the motion of732 words
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Article30 1900-08-30 8 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle arrived from Penang shortly after seven this morning, with His Honour Sir Alexander Swettenham, accompanied by his Private Secretary, Mr. Bosanquet. fc30 words
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203 1900-08-30 8 At the last meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners, two points were brought up which tend to show that there are likely to be strained relations between the Governor and that body. With regard to the appointment of a successor to the Presidency, the Governor203 words
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Article299 1900-08-30 8 Colonel Neville F. F. Chamberlain, I S.C., has just been appointed to be Inspector-General of the Royal Iri^h Constabulary, in the room of Sir Andrew Reed, X.C.8., C.V.0., who has retired. immi nting on the appointment the Irish Daily Independent says a favourite of the Government h299 words
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Article127 1900-08-30 8 A violet kissed my love to-day And then turned white And some one passing by called out v How strange! Last night I sa v this flower, and it was blue l M Dear Heart, within the eyes of you The blue is flashing bright. A red rose127 words
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Article117 1900-08-30 8 (From La Patrie, 26th July.) Since the sad events at Pekin, there is a feeling of relief in London easily accounted for. There is, then, in the world a people more barbarous than the English, a fact which was hitherto doubtful." Some time ago a Pontianak117 words
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Article730 1900-08-30 8 Lieut. O. C. Borrett of the X 0 R seconded for special service in South \f Winchester Cathedral has been fortl. enriched by the addition of a beautiful stained-glass window, to comm-m,,, 1 the centenary of the Rifle Brigade" The Russian transports .W*/ Odessa, with their730 words
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Article320 1900-08-30 9 A Chinaman was found drowned in the iver below Kampong Malacca yesterday. A Chinese syce was driving a gharry Jong Kling-st. yesterday when a palanquin, driven by a Kling syce, collided with him, throwing him from his seat to the ground. Sikh P. C. took the injured man320 words
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Article337 1900-08-30 9 Two Russian transports arrived from Odessa on Situ, day afternoon, the Odessa with 28 officers a2d 1,407 men and the w 1 tli 978 troops. On Sunday morning, a* eight o'clock, the rman transport Dresden arrived from Bretnerhaven, which port she left on July 27th, follow* ton337 words
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Article75 1900-08-30 9 Monthl Medal. Hon.E. M. Merewether 44 47 IS" 76 D. Monro 50 42 12= 80 Major Lewis Jones 44 41 3—82 H, C. Sells 49 49 12= 86 (apt. Winter 47 53 14= 86 W. U Carter 47 48 8= 87 01. Chippindall 50 54 15=8975 words
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75 1900-08-30 9 WHERE TO SEND IMBECILE O FFICIALS. A collector in one >f the Bombay famine districts gives a number of instances of demoralization among the subordina c plague officials. He says the reason why he did not prosecute the late civil officer at a certain pla :e was that he thought75 words
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Article53 1900-08-30 9 After consulting with the several local authorities and important public institutions, connected with commerce and agriculture throughout the Colony and the Federated Malay States, the Colonial Government have decided that Singapore mean time shall be the standard time for the Colony and the States, from the Ist of53 words
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Article82 1900-08-30 9 A Gold Mbdal Thesis. The Scotsman, of Monday, July 30th contains a full account of the Edinburgh' University Graduation Ceremonial. Upon fifty-two medical men was conferred the degree of Doctor of Medecine, three of whom received gold medals for the written thesis required. One of these82 words
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Article297 1900-08-30 9 S.C.C. v, S.V. and Officers, Garrison. This match was commenced on the Esplanade last Saturday when the S.V.A. and Officers of the Garrison scored 102 runs and the S.C.C. 72 runs for five wickets. Capt. Dewing and C. W. Abrams opened the innings of the v S.V.A. and297 words
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Article162 1900-08-30 9 The Government of India have issued a most mportant resolution on the plague, in which they rankly admit that it is impossible to stamp out the in India, though they think much can be done to reduce it. They lay down that only such measures are to162 words
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Article246 1900-08-30 9 Blowing in Tientsin's Gates. The Kobe Chronicle's correspondent with the Allied force writes Early next morning, i.e. today, the Japanese crept up to the city gate before there was light enough for the enemy to see, and shattered the huge structure with gun-cotton. The brave man who246 words
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Article1186 1900-08-30 9 The thirty-fifth half-yearly meeting of the above company was held on 31st ult. at the Cannonstreet Hotel. Mr. Richard B. Martin, M.P., presided. The secretary (Mr. Harington G. Forbes) having read the notice convening the meeting. The Chairman said that the point in the balancesheet to1,186 words
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73 1900-08-30 9 Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Co., Hongkong, have received a telegram from New York, August 14, slating that Mr. Collis P. Huntington is dead. Mr. Huntington was one of the most prominent railway magnates in the States. He was President of the Southern Pacific73 words
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Article75 1900-08-30 9 Discussing the question of land sales and railway construction, the Ceylon Observer says Sir Frank Swettenham has wisely profited by our warning in regard to Crown Land Sales in the Federated Malay State?, which he is so admirably developing and he will probably see the wisdom75 words
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Article58 1900-08-30 9 A local firm at Hongkong has received the following telegram, dated Shanghai, August 16. 'Most encouraging letters received in Tientsin from Dr. Morrison, dated Peking, 4th August. He says that no assistance whatever has been received from the Chinese Government. 1 The defences have been strengthened58 words
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Article52 1900-08-30 9 The R. I. M. S. Dalhousie sailed for Hongkong at 6 a.m. yesterday and at about the same hour this morning, the Nerbudda, No. .2, also left for Hongkong. Ibe German cruiser Schwalbe left at 9 this morning for China. She was followed shortly afterwards by the transports Dresden52 words
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Miscellaneous653 1900-08-30 9 MAIL NEWS. Queen of Holland's Betrothal. Amsterdam, July 27.— The Handelsblad learns that on 31 Aug., her birthday, Queen Wilhelmina will make an announcement regarding h^r marriage. The journal expre^ly refrains Irom mentioning the name of her Majesty's betrothed, but says that if its information is correct, the nation will653 words
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Article754 1900-08-30 10 Some of the ladies at Tientsin are said to have become white-haired through the horrors of the siege. A Chinaman, of 107-2 Bukit Timah-rd. reports the theft of 40 yards of black cloth, value $1 18. A Hokien, of 222 New Bridge-rd. says his clerk has754 words
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Article329 1900-08-30 10 A Straits man at home writes M The weather has been great, unless of course it was your painful duty to be abroad in the tall coat and frock hat then Hades is a mild term. Everyone is hurrying out of London, and the Club, where once Straits329 words
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Article307 1900-08-30 10 "It Was a Glorious Victory." There is no tame regard to fact in the Celestial mind. It thinks, not in units, but in gorgeous thousands and millions. By a simple effort of imagination it slays multitude*, and in the tv\ inkling of a pair of307 words
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Article22 1900-08-30 10 The s.s. Divarka conveys ex-King Prempeh and the Ashanti prisoners from Sierra Leone to the Seychelles, via the Cape.22 words
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176 1900-08-30 10 Captain F. E. Younghusband, writing to the Timet from Deoli, R ijputana, says Long beforI had completed my journey across the Chinese Empire I had realized that the Chinese were cone servative to a degree of conservatism only equalled by lhat of the Rajput State176 words
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204 1900-08-30 10 An Ordinance will soon appear (Repealing all the others) And interest all "Civilians" here Their cousins, aunts, and brothers. It starts you with some simple rules And easy definition, As boys are introduced at schools To Euclid's prepositions. And if with diligence you204 words
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Article296 1900-08-30 10 The autumn championship has just concluded and after an inter* sting game in the final between Mr. C. A. Gairdner and Mr. C. H E. Robertson on the 20th August, the latter won, after playing an extia hole. Starting well, Robertson was 3 up after playing296 words
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Article130 1900-08-30 10 "COALING TO CHINA. The incalculable value of coaling-stations to Gteat Britain has never before been so forcibly demonstrated as at the present juncture. On the route by which to send warships and troops to China the vessels could coal at Gibraltar, Malta, Aden, Colombo, and Singapore, all of which stations130 words
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131 1900-08-30 10 It seems that the French artillery have h;.\ orders to stop buying horses in Cochin China, ai 1 to get what horses would be necessary for the operations in China, in Singapore. This is denounced by the Mekong as a scandal and a piece of131 words
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Article768 1900-08-30 10 General Sir Archibald Hunter has ocr.m j Fouriesburg, and found there Mrs. Stevn rh,. r of the ex-president. y th The Afrikanders have ejected Mr. J \T man, the late Treasurer of Cape Colony f ro i" position of leader of the Bond organisation Thl! also rejected768 words
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Article249 1900-08-30 10 The Russian navy has lately furnished a chapter of accidents, break-downs, and financial scandals and bad luck still attends it, as will appear from the follow paragraphs New York, July, 9. A fire has occurred in the shipyard of Messrs. Cramp and Co., at Philadelphia, whereby the249 words
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4409 1900-08-30 11 THE SECRET PATRONESS OF THE ANTI-FOREIGN CRUSADE AND HER IMPERIAL VICTIMS. YEHONALA— THE DOWAGER EMPRESS. (HK MISTRESS OF THREE EMPERORS (Sixth Special Article.) IV. The Reign of the EmpressDowager Tzu Hsi. The death of the Eastern Empress left I Hsi, the surviving widow of Hsien Feng, in supreme power. She4,409 words
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Article101 1900-08-30 12 There was an < xi eptionally large attendance at Messrs. Powell Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon, when the following property was dispose d of at most satisfactory prices, the aggregate being §57,967. Forty-three bui ding allotments at Mc Pherson-rd., ranging from 12,000 to 49, 000 sq. ft. in area101 words
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107 1900-08-30 12 We {Bangkok Times) hear that Mr. H. Gehrts, Director-General of Railways, has left for Europe, lie home in connection with the arbitration proceedings. It will be remembered that Mr. Murray Campbell and his arbitrator Sir Guilford Molesworth refused to recognise the decision given by the107 words
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252 1900-08-30 12 RUSSIA'S PREPARATIONS FOR THE CHINA WAR. Odessa, 2; July Immense excitement has been caused here hy the approaching departure of the 4th Fusilier Brigade, with artil cry at ached, which h is been stationed in the town for the past 30 Is. The biigade is, in all, composed of 172252 words
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Article119 1900-08-30 12 A great struggle was witnessed yesterday afternoon in the final of the Ladies Doubles, when Mrs. Waddell and Mrs. Braddvll, owe 5, met the Misses Gunn, owe 15.4. Hard hitting and long rallies prevailed and when play ceased the game had progressed no further than119 words
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Article132 1900-08-30 12 On Thursday the 30th inst. an interesting Football Match will be played on the S.R C. ground (kindly lent for the occasion) between teams representing the Volunteers and the Army. The following is the Volunteer team Goal.— Darke (S.V.A.) Backs.— Noble (S.V.R.) and Jackson (S.V.A.) Half Racks132 words
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Article79 1900-08-30 12 The German steamer Solingen brought up direct from Sydney 99 horses, of which about 50 are griffins to run in the forthcoming Autumn Races. The Griffins are said to be in splendid condition and if one may judge from their appearance, Singapore will have some good sport79 words
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313 1900-08-30 12 The consequences to trade attendant on the present imbroglio in China cannot but be an ugly nightmare, not only to those directly engaged iv commerce with the Far hast, but also, writes a city correspondent, to not a few manufacturers in the north313 words
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536 1900-08-30 12 Father Emanuel de Becguevort, who spent many years at Tientsin and Chili, has recently furnished a French periodical with his views of some of the causes ih.it have led to the present state of aiT.tirs in China* In his opinion economic causes are an536 words
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Article456 1900-08-30 12 The Japanese cruiser Azuma left St. Nazaire 28th ult. for Folkestone to complete her supp! munitions, and will then start for Yokohama The French ironclad Redoubtable, flying the fl of Admiral Pottier. and the cruiser Chasse? Laubat left Cherbourg yesterday for China The Kotlin states that Admiral456 words
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Article333 1900-08-30 12 The prices quoted are generally thot§ currtni at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market there may be small variations. Singapore, August jj, igoo. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Do., French do. do. 2 f. Hcei Steak do. Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bambo Sprou do. Blaclian333 words
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Article565 1900-08-30 13 Short leave of absence on private affairs has been granted to Major L. Jones R.E., and to Lieut. D. Monro, re. The Imp. German mail steamer Hamburg having left Penang on the 28th instant at [ip.m. maybe expected to arrive here to-morrow at daylight. total number565 words
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Article90 1900-08-30 13 "A CHI P OF THE OLD BLOCK." lain Colin Keppel, C.8., who is to nd the Royal yacht Osborne when Windham's time expires, received midshipman the medal and Khedive's bis services in the Egyptian war of Two years later he was with the Brigade in the Nile expedition, and Equerry90 words
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Article23 1900-08-30 13 ir^<- German transport Batavia Hongkong at G 50 p in. yesterday. British transport Pundua, No. 41, the harbour bound north at morning.23 words
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Article1869 1900-08-30 13 Tuesday, August jßth, 1900. Present H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir T Alex- Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) the Honble the Acting Col. Secretary (Walter E^erton.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer). n the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) m the Acting Colonial Treasurer (E. M. Merewether). the Acting Colonial Engineer1,869 words
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Article190 1900-08-30 13 Correspondence regarding the adoption of Singapore mean time for the Peninsula was laid on the table of the Council > esterday. The extension of the railway system and the increase of work in the postal departments brought up the subject. The Perak surveyors rather favoured the adoption of190 words
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Article145 1900-08-30 13 The members of the above Society and their friends hid a social Musical Evening at the Town Hall last night, a large number being present. The following was the programme.— Glee "The Bait" J. L. Hatton Mesdarnes Wynter, Stitt, Evatt and DoWLBT. Messrs. Dunm\n, Kirk, Dowlet, Nuon145 words
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Article72 1900-08-30 13 PAHANG CORPORAT ION, Ltd. The returns from the Pahang Corporation's Mines for the month of July were as follows Sungei Lembin^. T^ns of stone crushed 2003 oxide of tin produced, 42 ton- with 40 heads of stamps running for 25$ days, working expenses §21,000. Jeram Batang Tons of stone crushed72 words
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141 1900-08-30 13 Twenty-two steamships are said to have been chartered by the American and German governments to carry troops stores and war materia] to China, says a Washington despatch to a Philadelphia Journal. Seven were chartered by the United States and the remaining fifteen by Germany.141 words
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1263 1900-08-30 14 The ordinary half yearly meeting of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held on Au:». 13 in the City Hall. Mr. N. A. Siebs presided. The Chairman read the report of the Directors and said— Gentlemen, the Directors have the pleasure to present to1,263 words
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Article73 1900-08-30 14 One Lifb Lost. (By Special Telegram.) Penang, 29th Aug., 12.17 p.m. The S.S. Perse, Capt. Martin, which left Penang on the 24th inst., was wrecked on Saturday the 25th inst. about half-way between Penang and Tongkah, striking an uncharted rock. One Chinese sailor is missing.73 words
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Article63 1900-08-30 14 Ten-and-a-half Millions. The Adjutant •General's officr* at Washington has issued us list o. the organized militia force of the United Stales, together with the number of men available for military duty, but unorgan z-d. The grand total of organized militiamen in the Several states and territories at63 words
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Article243 1900-08-30 14 "LET US BOW The English will be painfully affected, but they should nevertheless bow to the inevitable."- (Volksseitung, ot Vienna We hive sung to our Lady Britannia, we have sung to Her reign on the wave, To Her helmet ol bns^ a\u\ Her breastplate, and the pitchfork that old Neptune243 words
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Article80 1900-08-30 14 (Corrected up to August 29) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2 /oj n demand 2 /o£ Private credits 3 m/s 2/o£ documents 3 m/s a/oJ4 credits 6 m/s 2 /i£ France, demand 256^ Germany, demand 208 India, T. T 52 HONGKONG, demand ,X% dis. Yokohama, demand 2%% pm Java,80 words
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Advertisement607 1900-08-30 14 PRODUCE. (August 29 Tin 174 50 Gambier 7.80 do. Cube No. 1... 13.37^ Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 30. do. White, (Fair L/W=-5% 44. Nutmegs 110s to the 1b.).... t 62. do. (80s to the lb) 80. Mace (Banda) 92. Cloves (Amboina) 32. Liberian Coffee 22^ Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality)607 words
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Advertisement499 1900-08-30 14 The Singapore Free Pr es P~~ AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cabli Address,— Advertiser, Sxn ga p 0u Telephone Number.— N 6r Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Si ng por T^HE leading English Newspaper i r n» 1 Straits Settlements; Johore Federated Native States of Perak Sel gor, Sungei Ujon^, Pahang, the499 words
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Miscellaneous67 1900-08-30 14 Weather Keport. (August 28.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. am. 3r.m.9 p. m. Bar. red. 32 Fah 29.900 29.814 29.876 Temperature 85.0 84.8 80.8 Wet Bulb Thermometer... 79.0 78.4 78.0 Dir. of Wind East. W.S.W. Calm. Max. Temp, in shade 88.5 Mm. do do 77.0 Max. in Sun67 words
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227 1900-08-30 15 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS THE CHINA CRISIS. Shanghai, Aug. 22nd, 10.20 p.m. No news is coming forward although the 00-Taku cable has been opened. is reported that the Emperor remained -king. Another report is that the Japanese have red the Empress Dowager and Prince Tuan Shanghai, Aug. 24th, 931 p.m. is reported227 words
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Article199 1900-08-30 15 Shanghai, Aug. 23rd, 10.19 p.m. The latest news from ih» front is that the Allied Forces ariived outside Peking on the 13th. 1 he Russians tried to enter early on the 1 4 t >i hut were unsui c Ssful. In tin- afternoon the Americans and199 words
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400 1900-08-30 15 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS IN SOUTH AFRICA. den Powell and Paget fought a reamn on August 20th with De Wet arey when Hamilton was also fol>eral I it Wet has recrossed Magalieswith 300 followers. und it hopeless to go eastward and his guns. to return to the Free State. c transports with400 words
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Article331 1900-08-30 15 BATTLE AT BELFAST. Buller to the south-west of Dalmanutha, Pole Carew in the centre, and French to the north of Belfast were engaged throughout Sunday. Ihe enemy stubbornly resisted, maintaining a hot fire from three Long Toms and many other guns. I he country is difficult. The troops bivouacked at331 words
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32 1900-08-30 15 The highly complimentary letter from Admiral Seymour to Admiral Courrejolles, concerning the gallantry of the French detachment with Admiral Seymour's expedition, has produced an excellent impression at Paris.32 words
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Advertisement777 1900-08-30 15 RUSSIA'S WAR EXPENDITURE. Russia is increasing her customs and excise dues to meet the expenditure in China, which has already attained enormous dimensions. COUNT WALDERSEE The German Consul at Port Said has handed to Count Waldersee important instructions from his Government. NAVAL COAL SUPPLY. The Admiralty and the Coal-Owners. Purchase777 words
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Advertisement974 1900-08-30 15 Singapore Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN RACE MEETING, 1900. October 2jrd, 25th, and 2jth. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 2jrd October, First Racb. The Maiden Plate.— Value $300. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 2 lib. to ex-Griffins, imported into the Straits Settlements or Native974 words
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Advertisement721 1900-08-30 16 J* 0 Office. Telegraph St. 05 Wharves Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers fer CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CKYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian €ulf, Continental and American Ports, also for €h\ na Coast, and San721 words
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Advertisement61 1900-08-30 16 McALISTER Co. Engineering Department. 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 Fire clay61 words
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Miscellaneous634 1900-08-30 16 CLEARANCES. August jj. Hono Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Chow Phta, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Banka, Brit, str., Nicol, for Patani, via ports. B\n Sbng Guan, Brit, str., Lyons, for Bangkok. Aries, Brit, str., Disney, for Calcutta. Saratoff, Rus. str., Sneih-Ashiry, for Vladivostock. Singkef,634 words
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Miscellaneous1457 1900-08-30 16 SHARE LIST, AUGUST 29th, xooo. Quotatiow. Capital. Paid Up. Sharis klh Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal, 2,000,000 414,231 ******1 a Deferred. £s Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 I <£ 0,584 8,584 £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.65 Buyers. 175.000 fyfJo 17 S oo U niSSucd Clear Water1,457 words
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