The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 20 September 1900
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section15 1900-09-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 1900 No. 63615 words
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Article58 1900-09-20 1 Domestic Occurrences. DEATHS On the 13th instant, at 48-7, Waterloo Street, David Dominic, the beloved son of W. J. 8c M. Allan. Aged 16 years. Hongkong papers please copy. On Sunday, the 16th inst., at 1 a.m., at her residence 82 Institution Hill, Susannah, the dearly beloved wife of Archibald58 words
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Article, Illustration560 1900-09-20 1 (Sept. 13th.) Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed bjr influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. All those local residents, who, whether as audience or as players, have suffered in body and temper560 words
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Article625 1900-09-20 1 (Sept. 14th.) Having succeeded in seducing thepoweis* into a tendency to abandon aggressive action against Peking, and to consider the substitution of diplomatic discussion fo: military pressure, Russia, according to all the indications afforded us, is not slow to show that, as regards her own action, it625 words
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Advertisement248 1900-09-20 1 CONTENTS. Liading Articles. A Singapore Theatre, x-jn Russia's Deep Game, X nn Exit Kruger, 7 g Aguinaldo's Proclamations, 178 Russian Treachery, #i |*g The Transvaal Grin," 178 A. Set-Back for Russia, ,7 g Mr. Earle's Motion, 178 Coi rt Nbws. lhe Assizes, 179,181,183,186 rhe Kanagaiva Maru Shooting Case, 181 A248 words
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Advertisement134 1900-09-20 1 STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. Stkamkrs leave Singapore at 4.45 p.m. Hye Leong,— every Monday for Malacca, Kual Klang and Telok Anson. Malacca,— every Wednesday for Malacca. Port Dickson. Kuala Klang and Telok Anson. Ban Whatt Hin,— every Friday for Malacca. Port Dickson and Klang. Sappho, every Saturday for Malacca, Pot134 words
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Miscellaneous455 1900-09-20 1 THE WEEK. The Europe mail of Aug. 24th, due here by the M.M. Laos on Monday, has not yet arrived. The delay is in consequence of the Marseilles strike some time back. The Laos is not expected until Saturdav, and the P. O. Malta with the Europe mail of Aug.455 words
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Article188 1900-09-20 2 (Sept. 17th.) From the text of to-day's Reuter's telegram referring to the fugitive ex-President Kruger, it is pretty apparent that something has been left untold. It would seem certain that on his arrival at Lourenco Marques Mr. Kruger was put under surveillance by the Portuguese authorities, and warned188 words
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Article455 1900-09-20 2 1 Hi-: Hongkong Telegraph which has consistently held a sound position on the miserable imbroglio in the Philippines, is enabled to give, textually, two recent proclamations by Gen. Aguinaldo, dated 30th June and j-rd August, respectively. The first of these documents sums up the political situation in the455 words
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Article125 1900-09-20 2 (Sept. 1 8th.) NOTHING is so definite in the way of news from Peking as that Russia is playing the game of China, and not that of the Allies. She withdraws M. De GIERS to Tientsin, indicating that she accords to the Empress-Prince Tuan faction not only immunity125 words
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Article248 1900-09-20 2 To-DAY's news' pendulum oscillates with some evenness between South Africa and China. As to the former there is little of fact to note, something of pretension. Mr. Kruger, the chief of the Transvaal Executive, finding nothing to do, nowhere to stay, and nothing to administer, leaves the248 words
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Article751 1900-09-20 2 (Sept. 19th.) A deep political interest attaches to the telegrams to-day, and to appreciate that interest fully it will be necessary to read the China special wires along with the Reuter's telegram. Russia has so ostentatiously indicated her intention to act independently of the rest of751 words
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Article428 1900-09-20 2 Mr. EARLE scored a distinct victory yesterday in the Legislative Council, over his motion to repeal Government Notification 863, which, by altering the equivalent of Straits currency and other currencies, largely increased the amount payable as stamp duty on bills of exchange drawn in those other currencies.428 words
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Article487 1900-09-20 2 Warren Challenge Shield. 35th Co. R.A. v. S.V.R. A Tough Fight. Gunnkrs Win by Oni Goal to Nil. Considering the rare opportunities thei have had of practising and the fact that last night's team were hurriedly gall together, the Rifles showed very g 00( j form. Their left487 words
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Article179 1900-09-20 2 Mr. Ritchie, President of the Board of Trade. gave to the House of Commons yesterday, in answer to Sir Howard Vincent, an official statement on the increased export of British coal. The increase he said, in the exports of coal, coke and fuel from the United179 words
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Article161 1900-09-20 3 A Chinaman has been sent to prison for three months for theft from a house in Sele-gie-rd. A Kling boy, who was caught, in the act of stealing soap, was yesterday given eight rattan cuts. A P. C. who deserted from the local force and was161 words
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Article116 1900-09-20 3 An important land sale was conducted at jsrs. Powell Co.'s sale-room yesterday, when the Office and Godown proly known as No. 15 Collyer Quay, at present occupied by Messrs. Gilfillan Wood and Co.. containing an area of 5,757 sq. ft. i to Loke Yew, realised $36,000 and116 words
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Article490 1900-09-20 3 LANDING OF H. E. COUNT WALDERSEE Fit Id Marshal Count Waldersee who has been appointed, with the concurrent e of the Powers, Generalissimo of the Allied Forces in China, land* rj officially at Johnston's Pier yes te I day afternoon about 5 p.m. A guard of honour of the 16th490 words
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Article1438 1900-09-20 3 (Via Ceylon.) Calcutta, Sept. 3.— An Indian Daily News special S^".l a Hu, y- Chin 8 has cabled to the New Yu A*iX ln f l^ at In his o P ini <>n. the withdrawal ot the Allied Forces from Pekin would greatly facilitate and speed the negotiations for1,438 words
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Article146 1900-09-20 3 Hadji Ali, the man who ran amok in Minto-rd., in May last, and killed three peisons, was yesterday found guilty. Mr. A. K. Lowell, lor the delence, set up a plea of insanity quoting Clifford's Court and Kampong" and other books bearing on amok. The plea was not146 words
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Article139 1900-09-20 3 The Frencli Hospital Ship Notre Dame de Salut arrived from Marseilles this morning, and is now coaling at the wharf. She has a thousand troops and 150 cavalry which embarked at Algiers. The Ita'ian steamer Citta di Milano is due here about the 15th and will coal here. The139 words
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Article157 1900-09-20 3 Last night the Warrant Officers, Staff Sergeants and Sergeants of the Royal Garrison Artillery gave a ball at the Town Hall, which was prettily decorated for the occasion, a feature being two brass cannon on the staircase. There was a large attendance of guests, most of the Officers157 words
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Article, Illustration552 1900-09-20 3 Gentjemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Problem552 words
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Article63 1900-09-20 3 The game competition for ladies in the Leisure Hour, played during the current year, has resulted in the first three prizes being divided between Mrs, W. J. Baird, Mrs. Fagan and Miss Fox. It is easy to set too much store on preventing your opponent from Castling. You may often63 words
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Article128 1900-09-20 3 It is an open secret (says The King) that the appointment of Count von Waldersee to the command of the Allied Forces in the East is another victory for that queen ol schemers, his wife. What do you think of Waldersee was once asked of Eugene Richter,128 words
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Article2842 1900-09-20 4 Ordinary Meeting: Sept. 12th. Present Mr. A. Gentle (President) Messrs. Barker, Moses, Jago, Sohst, Maclaren and Lee Choon Guan. President's Statement. The President, in his opening remarks, referred to the necessity of a Supplementary Budget. Mr t Tomlinson, their Engineer, would arrive on Oct. 2nd, Mr. Woodall, [who2,842 words
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Article43 1900-09-20 4 ma- Chief Justice Bonser insists on Malay policemen in Ceylon keeping on their caps in court. Mlf you keep vour cap on in the mosque, keep it on here." It appears that the rule is to apply to all policemen, irrespective of denomination.43 words
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662 1900-09-20 4 It is much to he regretted— sa V s rK Spectator— that the greater Englisl nor ticians, and especia I) those who like r J Salisbury, Mr. Ballou* a, rl m/ GoVh have read much and reflected much do P more frequently give662 words
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Article100 1900-09-20 4 A London Correspondent writes Major Pond, an American entrepreneur, holds out a golden bait to Mr. Winston Churchill to secure him for a lecturing tour in the United States in the forthcoming autumn. He offered him a lump sum of £15,000, paying all his travelling expenses100 words
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Article70 1900-09-20 4 Many in Singapore will deeply regret to hear of the death of Capt. Gerard Lowther Lysley, of the Rifle Brigade, killed on the 27th August in Gen. Buller's recent operations against Gen. Botha near Bergendal in South Africa. Capt. Lysley was get!) liked in Singapore,70 words
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Article17 1900-09-20 4 A Kling gharry driver wa* fined $5 aml costs this morning for carry ing k excess passengers.17 words
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Article482 1900-09-20 5 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER i 4th 1900. A cable has now been 'aid between Chefoo and Port Arthur and is open for service. The price realised at Messrs. Powell (Jos saleroom last Wednesday afternoon, for the property in Collyer Quay, occupied at present by Messrs. Gilfillan Wood Co., amounted to 976,000 and482 words
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166 1900-09-20 5 Birmingham Harybst. Chinese trouble has made Birming- gun factories busier than ever, the r Office having lately placed large orders service rifles and army pistols. The mall a^ms factory at Smallheath and Government factory at Sparkbrook l *vc cirte blanche to166 words
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Article41 1900-09-20 5 Supreme Court yesterday, Haji 1 Sukor, the Tanjong Rhu amok, ge<l wnh the murder of four persons, ir7n x^ gui,, y ou all counts and was t ,d n J4y sentenced to death by the f Sir Lionel Cox.41 words
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Article836 1900-09-20 5 Pro Bono Publico in a long contribution to the China Mail on the Cause and J-ure of the Disorders in China comes to these practical conclusions No nation can expect to folate itself, and hermetically seal its doors and say to the world You cannot enter,836 words
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Article143 1900-09-20 5 The British transpott Itaura, No. 7, left for Hongkong at 8.30 this morning. The Rio Negro and the Admiral Baud in, both French transports, are due here shortly from the west aqd will coal. The La Champagne left the wharf at seven this morning alter coaling, and sailed for143 words
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Article44 1900-09-20 5 R. Desker, Assistant Superintendent of the Jalan Besar Abattoir, on remand, was yesterday sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for the theft of a pig value $5. Notice of an appeal was given and the accused was released on $1,000 bail.44 words
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Article19 1900-09-20 5 Owing to forthcoming weddings the competition for the President's Cup of the Golf Club is postponed to Oct. 6th.19 words
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Article203 1900-09-20 5 The Auckland Weekly News says Christchurch can boast a one-handed girl who has passed her ambulance first-aid examination. She did her bandaging with her left hand, and in tying knots assisted that hand with her teeth. Her examination paper, of course, had to be written with203 words
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585 1900-09-20 5 The Hongkong Telegraph has received the following Recount of Mr. Mabini's interview with the Taft Commission at Manila At 4 o'clock in the afternoon Mr. Mabini was taken to the Ayuntamiento and introduced to the North American Commission. There were present President Mr. Taft,585 words
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Article261 1900-09-20 5 The ranks of the United States Marines (says the Daily Telegraph) have just received a distinguished recruit, in the person of Mr. Edward Leonard Dwyer, of Torrington, Conn., formerly the possessor of immense wealth and a leading member of American society. Mr. Dwyer was at one261 words
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Article33 1900-09-20 5 The Local Secretary of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co. sends us the following telegram from Raub, dated September 14th, 1900. Crushing finished 4.200 tons stone realized 2,623 02. smelted Gold. N433 words
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Article167 1900-09-20 5 China has borrowed frcm Europe since 1894 on eight occasions not less than sixty million pounds sterling. Its yearly obligations therefrom amount to about three and a half million pounds, which are not covered by the income of the Customs department. The combined European P -wers are167 words
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Article207 1900-09-20 5 (Bein* my speculashuns as to the Nationality of certain 'tghly coloured individuals f oo was basking on the plain last evenin' at five o'clock. T. A.) 'E'ad flower bags for trousers, lE'd a kummerbund of red, And a sort of linen nite-cap, With a tassel, on 'is207 words
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162 1900-09-20 5 This morning at the Police Court, before Mr. Sarvver, Nai Mnint, the young Siamese student, who fired a' and seriously wounded an English lady, his wife, on the Kanagawa Maru, on the 31st ult., (that vessel then lying in the Roads,) was again charged on162 words
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Article97 1900-09-20 5 The following property was offered at auction on Wednesday last and bought in, the reserve price not being obtained. Yesterday Messrs. Powell Co., disposed of the property, privately, at the price quoted below. Freehold land at Grange Road Tanglin, areata. I9p =135,852$ square feet, being portion of the97 words
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Miscellaneous61 1900-09-20 5 A friendly tip for the Swimming Club A specialist asserts that the ear runs extreme danger during bathing, and suggested that some protection should be used, such as a wad of cotton. He says that the water often causes inflammation of the auditory canal. Another danger is that the condition61 words
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Article375 1900-09-20 6 ——?Amp-^Z u The Marine Club smoker this evening commences at nine o'clock. The Hongkong Telegraph has passed the Globe army puzzle on to its readers. A launch will leave Johnston's Pier for the Swimming Club Bungalow on Sunday next at 3 p.m returning at 4 15.375 words
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Article179 1900-09-20 6 On Thursday evening P. C. 452, on duty at Upper High-st., was informed by a Chinaman that a fight was in progress at 27 Hok Lam-st. The P. C, went to the house named and found a Chinese woman holding on to a Chinaman,179 words
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Article129 1900-09-20 6 The Russian steamer Korea is due here on or about the 17th from Colombo for coaling purposes. Owing to the berthage accommodation being full, the French transport Caledonien remained in the roads for coaling purposes. Ihe German transport Gera is expected here on the 17th from Colombo, which port129 words
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Article1344 1900-09-20 6 Quicguid agunt homines nostn est farrago 1 i belli. Juvenal. If ever, you saw a crow trying to balance itself on a telegraph wire— and that interesting experiment in ornithological statics is probably one of the most cherished reminiscences of your vanished youth, Mr. Editor you1,344 words
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Article137 1900-09-20 6 At the meeting on Tuesday next. Mr. Earle asks if the Government will take steps to locate certain dangers supposed to exst in Straits. The Council will consider in Committee the plans and books of reference for the 6th mile of the SingaporeKranji Railway. Mr. T. E. Earle137 words
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Article158 1900-09-20 6 A rule under the Post Office Ordinance directs that correspondence relating to lotteries posted in open covers shall be burned and not delivered. A new rule under the Explosives Ordinance makes the following fees payable Hulk or floating Magazine $200 Store or Magazine 100 Dealers licence, explosives 10158 words
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Article799 1900-09-20 6 The half-yearly ordinary meetly shareholders was held at noon t„ f of T. Scott in the Chair, th ere XSI S present :-Messrs. W. P. Wadq'i*." l Adams, A. von Rossing, M van ,1 n P Haffter, C. Sugden, A fifc,? H Derrick, A. C Moses,799 words
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Article47 1900-09-20 6 C RICKET TOURNAMENT The match, M Civil Service and La« Brokers and Insurance," which w t unfinished on August 18th, will be cor. on the Esplanade this afternoon. The position of the game is at present thus:"Brokers and Insurance/' 209; Service and Law," one wicket for 1447 words
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Article555 1900-09-20 7 Negri Sembilan, up to August, exported pikuls of tin and tin-ore, and collected 5468,203 in duty. The French transport Caledonien sailed or Taku at 3.30 p m. on Saturday and the >c Dame de Salut at 1 25 p.m. yesterday. Short leave of absence on private555 words
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Article43 1900-09-20 7 There are still several cases for disposal at the present Assizes and the Court may continue to sit for several days. This morning, Tan Li Chong and Tim Li Lim, charged with mischief by maining a bullock, were put on trial.43 words
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Article73 1900-09-20 7 A SHIPS OFFICER COMMITS SUICIDE. A statement has been made to the police this morning by Mr. Moxon, chief officer of the S.S. Saladin, now lying at Tanjong Pagar, to the effect that shortly after midnight, Mr. J. Edgar the second officer of the Saladin, committed suicide by jumping into73 words
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Article148 1900-09-20 7 The homeward bound French mail steamer Yarra passed Cape St. James at 9 a.m. yestetday. She will not therefore arrive here till to morrow. Bad weather is the cau^e of detention. The outwaid bound French mail steamer Laos, which was detained at Marseilles by the strike of stokers,148 words
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Article101 1900-09-20 7 An enjoyable time was spent at the Marine Club on Saturday evening by a number of members and their friends the occasion being a smoker." An interesting vocal and instrumental programme was given and keenly appreciated, Messrs. Ager (violin) Coulcbcr and Whit« field contributing to the latter101 words
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Article135 1900-09-20 7 C. S. and Law v. Brokers and Insurance. With two wickets down for 14 runs, the "Civil Service and Law" resumed their innings on the Esp'anade last Saturday, when by some excellent batting, they scored a decisive victory over the Brokers and Insurance," who had made 209 runs,135 words
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Article205 1900-09-20 7 M. Algaroff, fourth officer of the Petersburg, a Russian transport now lying at Tanjong Pagar wharf, reports that at a n early hour this morning, he awoke and saw j a Chinaman leaving his cabin. He was unable to effect his capture and afterwards discovered a silver watch205 words
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Article434 1900-09-20 7 The Situation at Amoy. (Daily Press Corr.J Amoy, 7th Sept. All the foreign guard is withdrawn from the Concession, and Kulangsu is now patrolled by Chinese soldiers. Seven war vessels are present in the harbour. {Hongkong Telegraph Corr.) Amoy, September 7th. This morning the British and434 words
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Article65 1900-09-20 7 The August monthly medal was played for on Saturday, Bih September, 1900. A. Macartney 4.6 9 37 H. V. S. Havids 45 6 39 W. CD. Turner 44 4 40 C. HE. Robertson 40 -f- 1 41 J. C. rtrrier 48 5 43 J. L. Burt65 words
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Article158 1900-09-20 7 A Sporting Visit to Singapore. Major Vanrenen and thirty five of the Malay States Guides have come from Kuala Lumpor to Singapore to pay a visit to their friends of the i6th Madras Infantry, with whom they are to have some sporting competitions at Tanglin to-morrow.158 words
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Article52 1900-09-20 7 The following will represent the S.V.R. to-morrow, the 18th instant, in their football match against the 35th Co. R.A., in the first round of the Warren Shield Competition. Maclaren, Noble, Stratton, Robertson, Menzies, Sells, Dick, Houston, Peacock, Christie and McKerron, Reserves Hinderer, Napier, and H. Scott. All to play in52 words
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674 1900-09-20 7 The first statutory meeting of the above company was held at Messrs. Joaquim Bros 1 Office in Raffles Place at noon to-day. There were present Messrs J. P. Joaquim. Van Lohuizen, Kindlimann, Mactaggart, Oltmanns, Hoo Keng Tuck and Dr. Lim Boon Keng Mr. Joaquim,674 words
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Article93 1900-09-20 7 It is a notable and pleasing fact (says the N. C. Herald) that on the arrival of Admiral Seymour on board the Centurion at WooSung he was met at the gangway by Captain Jellicoe, who so distinguished himself with the Admiral's relief column. Captain Jellicoe was93 words
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Article50 1900-09-20 7 The Dutch dredger Port Arthur arrived from Rotterdam via Colombo, yesterday afternoon, when she anchored in the Roads. Though sailing under the Dutch flag she belongs to the Russian Government and will on her arrival at Port Arthur be *«f»pl*yfd f or d??p**ning the haibour,50 words
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Advertisement58 1900-09-20 7 Borneo Co. Ltd., moved into their s new (ffice at Finlayson Green this >">g, the building formerly occupied by unicipal Commissioners. Although wildings of the new Municipal Office wdly commensurate with the dignity 'y rulers, the site is a magnificent I he offices now taken possession of Borneo Co. are58 words
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4298 1900-09-20 8 THE TSUNGLI YAMEN. A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF. (Eighth Special Article.) Ii A Discredited Department. The Tsungli Yamen is the name given by the Pekin Government to the Board of Officials who act as intermediaries between on the one hand, foreign representatives4,298 words
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Article5039 1900-09-20 9 The officials of the Tsungli Yamen are naturally better known to Europeans than are other Mandarins. Yet for reasons stated they do not come much in real contact with foreigners. The majority of them take a curious interest in foreign things and in foreign countries, remembering5,039 words
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Article250 1900-09-20 10 At the Assizes yestetday, Tan Li Chong and Lim Li Lim, charged whh mischief by maiming a bullock, were found not guilty and discharged. Ng Kheng was found guilty of causing hurt with a knife and sentenced to one month's imprisonment. Choa Keng Sian, the late bill collector250 words
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Article528 1900-09-20 10 I His Honor the Ac^g(^^^ ecial messenger with a letter J l atulations to H. H. the Sultan 'of l 0 sterday. m Johore The Neera, Capt. Coyslie i* t n p to Palembang (or Messrs. PuttKjjJ? The cable between Shanghai, Chef,* iku was completed yesterday528 words
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Article38 1900-09-20 10 Mr. Hill, Indian Forest Department, who has been for a few months past visiting the forests of the Colony and the Malay States, and has drawn up reports thereupon, returns to India to-morrow morning by the s.s. Henzada.38 words
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Article143 1900-09-20 10 The current series of competition tween the detachment of Malay Stal Guides and the 16th M. N. I. at Tanglin continues to-day. This morning the shooting competition came off. The tean^ were eight a side, and the distances 20c (kneeling) and 500 yds. (prone). The l6tn M.143 words
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Article2052 1900-09-20 11 The revenue cruiser Kaipan has brought down to Shanghai some of those brave men and women *ho have gone through ihe sixty days* siege of the j egations at Pekjng. They are Mr. and Mrs. Piry, and lour children, Mr. P. von Rautenfeld, Mr. L. de luca,2,052 words
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Article93 1900-09-20 11 There arrived from Wilhelmshaven last evening three newly-built first class German torpedo boats, the S. 90, S. 91 and S. 92, all of which have an estimated speed of 25 knots. The German hospital ship Gera also arrived last evening from Bremenhaven, with 20 officers, 12 N.C.Os.93 words
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Article79 1900-09-20 11 This very popular Company, which met with such success recently in Singapore, whence it went to Java, has had to abandon the trip in Netherlands India, owing to the prevalence of fever, which has already affected some of the children. The Company will therefore return to Singapore,79 words
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Article28 1900-09-20 11 Captain De La Poer Beresford, 3rd Rifle Brigade, died at Srinagar, Kashmir, on the Bth ult. from concussion of the brain, caused by a fall from his horse.28 words
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Article390 1900-09-20 11 Thb Sultan's Birthday. Johore, Sept. 18th, 1900. The festivities in honour of H. H. the Sultan's Birthday took place here yesterday, H. H. held a reception at the Istana Besar at 8 a.m. to receive the congratulations of his subjects and guests. The proceedings commenced with prayers read by390 words
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Article298 1900-09-20 11 There were toppers there in plenty that were fifty fashions old, By some second hand Semitic cast-off clothing vendor sold 1 hoy profess to hail from Bond street, but meihiuks I've seen those tiles. Doing duty in the riities down in Stepney and Saint Giles. Tall298 words
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Article74 1900-09-20 11 The impotts of gold into India during the month of June were in value Rs. 1,26,67,000, the exports being Rs. 19,13,000. The figures for silver were Rs. 37,86,000 and Rs. 14,27,000, respectively. Ihe balance of imports over exports for the six months ending June 30th was Gold, Rs. 3,06,87,000 silver74 words
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Article399 1900-09-20 11 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markers there may be small variations. Singapore, September ij, igoo. Beans, Long per catty ct. 5 Do., French do. 16 Beef do. 25 Beef Steak do. 28 Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bamboo Sprouts399 words
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Article32 1900-09-20 11 Von Witte, Russian Minister of Finances, is starting for Paris with the intention to raise a loan of 500 million roubles. (To the tune of Rendez, vache" we suppose).32 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1900-09-20 11 LIQUID FUEL. (Petroleum Residue) Large Stock always on hand $15 per ton f. 0. b. in bumpers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUKOM) opposite western entrance of New Harbour N.B. ONE TON OF LIQUID FUEL is equivalent to Two and a Quarter Tons of Japan Coal. The fuel is delivered through108 words
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Article2215 1900-09-20 12 Great satisfaction has been expressed throughout the Army in South Africa at the determination come to by Lord Roberts to deal very severely with the Boers who violate their oaths of neutrality. Lord Roberts has issued a proclamation dealing with the subject, and also2,215 words
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Advertisement367 1900-09-20 12 O.NTC Medical Man in every gJX Throughout England has placed on Record his opinion that COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS iS UNRIVALLED for Recuperating the System AND POR Regaining Lost Health. COLEMAN'S "WINCARNIS" is an elegant combination of Port Wine, Fine Extract of Malt j and Liebig's Extract of Meat. It is the367 words
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Advertisement481 1900-09-20 12 The SingipoiTi^T^= AND Mercantile Advertiser CA.L. A.-—, ia^a^ Published., 30.3, Raffle, Plaee>Singapoe TTHE leading English Newsp aper A Straus Settlements; Soi£ e J* Federated Native States of P erak) gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands Indies. J ava and Su matrj Also widely circulated in481 words
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81 1900-09-20 13 Final List. Amount previously acknowledged... $73,014.04 Dtlhousie Royal Arch Chapter... 50 $73,064.04 ynmary of Subscriptions Received. Singapore 58,119-57 lohore 1,141.30 JJ****** 1,031.30 Sembilan 2,244.20 Penary 105 21 British North Borneo 235 °*rak 10,187.46 Total $73,064.04 Remittances to India. Rs« 000 at exchange 148 10,135.13 4<\ooo81 words
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Article473 1900-09-20 13 The R- I- M. staamer Clive is expected here about the 22nd for coaling purposes. The French steamer Britannia is due here rom the West on the 24th, and will bunker. Also the Uruguay, about the 20th. The S.s- Strombus with a gross tonnage of 6,030473 words
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Article66 1900-09-20 13 following arc the correct revised n this competition, some alteration in tes having been rendered necessary ground not being available for to- *> I mat h, JJ- "MLV.A. v. R.E. W !?r I M i° n l p **ar v. 12 Co. R.A. i R(J v 3566 words
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Article2320 1900-09-20 13 Tuesday, Sept. iBth, 1900. Present i H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (Walter Egerton.) m the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer). the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Acting Colonial Treasurer (E. M. Merewether). the Acting Colonial Engineer (F.2,320 words
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Article90 1900-09-20 13 The Russian transport Korea arrived from Odessa early this morning on her way to Vladivostock, whither she proceeds tomorrow. There are 29 officers and 1,583 men on board. The Italian transport Cittd de Milano also arrived from Odesi>a this morning. She is being chartered by the Russian Government and90 words
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Article165 1900-09-20 13 A rather good story is told of the steamer St. Regulus. She was chartered to take cargo from Singapore to New York, and among the goods in the fore-hold were four immense pythons, put on board for shipment to New York. They were intended for sale to165 words
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Article41 1900-09-20 13 Miss Rodd, a missionary lady, willjgive a Gospel Address in the large hall at the Sailors' Home at 8 15 p.m. to-morrow. Patient (hopefully)—"! suppose stimulants wouldn't hurt me. doctor?" D >c!Or— Not if you keep 6»r enough' away trom their*,"41 words
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Article386 1900-09-20 14 Notki is that from January ist iqoi Singapore mean time will be adopted for the whole of the Colony .md the Federated Malay States— Goi\rnme)it Gazette. rhe Punt's the tiling; let folk who will Apostrophise the stages mummers, And with their Shakespeare in tin ir hands Upho'd the386 words
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519 1900-09-20 14 THE GOVERNOR OF CEYLON AND THE CONTINGENT IN SOUTH AFRICA. During the Volunteer Camp held at Urugasmanhaidiya in Ceylon, H. E. Sir West Ridgway visited the Camp on the 3rd inst. and dined that evening at the Officer's Mess. In replying to the toast of his health ,Sir West Ridgway519 words
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Article1008 1900-09-20 14 I Peking Nbws. A Taku correspondent sends us the following messages received from General Gaselee 25th August.— Emperor and Empress departed from Peking on the night of 14th August, and supposed to be going to Sanfor. Japanese Troops are guarding the Imperial Palace. On the 18th August,1,008 words
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Article486 1900-09-20 14 The competitions between a detachment of the Malay States Guides and picked men of the 16th Madras Infantry were continued at Tanglin yesterday afternoon, when most of the remaining events for competition were decided. Thespoits were timed to commence at 4 I5» but long before that486 words
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Article123 1900-09-20 14 (September 190 Gambier g| do. Cube No. i 13.50 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 30. Jo. White, (Fair L/\V= 5 43Nutmegs nos to the lb.) 58. do. (80s to the lb) 78. Mace (Banda) 02# Cloves (Amboina) 32. Liberian Coffee 21 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 6. ao, do flake123 words
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Advertisement453 1900-09-20 14 JJONGKONG AND SHANr^T^ BANKING CORPORA??^ 1 PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND *-<M>Oo<w. RESERVE LIABILITY OP V '".SooS PROPRIETORS £J h Coutr Of Dir^to^ N. A Sum, Esq.— ChaTT.. R. M. Gray, Esq. IH w E.GOKTZ, Esq. dJ m Udi,Ki A. Haupt, Esg. I r T M Wosss, Esq. Hon. J. J.453 words
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Article485 1900-09-20 15 T HE CHINA CRISIS. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Shanghai, Sept. nth, 8.40 p.m. Prince Ching returned to Peking on the «rd inst. I i hungthang leaves Shanghai on Satura v 10 join Prince Ching at Peking, there to arrange peace proposals. yung-lu ha^ joined the Empress atTating,485 words
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Article313 1900-09-20 15 SOUTH AFRICA. Mr. Kruger Deserts the Transvaal. Mr. Kruger has arrived at Lourenco Marques. Mr. Kruger arrived at Delagoa yesterday evening. Mr. Kruger and several Transvaal officials are staying with the Transvaal Consul, Mr. Potts, at Delagoa. It is stated that he sails for Europe on the 14th313 words
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Article551 1900-09-20 15 The feature of the situation at Peking is the overmastering position of the Russians, and the subservience of the Japanese, who complain of the smallneis of the British force. The Times correspondent at Peking states that it is now discovered that the Empress and Prince Tuan planned551 words
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Article874 1900-09-20 15 PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN RACE MEETING. 1900. October 23rd, 2sth, and 27th. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 23rd October, First Race. The M aides Plate.— Value 1300. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 2ilb. to ex-Griffins, imported into the Straits Settlements or Native874 words
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Miscellaneous330 1900-09-20 15 Anjer Shipping Report. (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. Aug. 26. Dut. str., Koningin Regbntbs; Rotting Amsterdam, July 21 Batavia. Aug. 27. Brit, str., Itola; Maganis; London, July 19 Batavia. Aug. 29. Dut.330 words
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Article71 1900-09-20 16 (Corrected up to September 19) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/1 J demand 2/o-J-Private credits 3 m/s 2\\\ documents 3 m/s 2/1 credits 6 m/s 2/1 France, demand 260-j Germany, demand 21 India, T. T 1551 Hongkong, demand par. Yokohama, demand i%dis. Java, demand 124 J Manila, demand par.71 words
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383 1900-09-20 16 Quotation Capital. Paid Up. Sha*bs Pir* Bank af China and Japan, Ltd. Li Nominal, f 3,000,000 414,231 199,875 0| Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,00* f£ %ts*4 8,584 £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.95 Sales. 175.000 ttw£ r niss u«i Oear Water Dairy Farm Ltd.383 words
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Advertisement791 1900-09-20 16 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, ftc. ~PHIS 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 feet791 words
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Advertisement38 1900-09-20 16 1 WOOD CO'S. PRIZE MEDAL AUSTRALIAN CHEES E (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. Oct m\%. UC.38 words
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Miscellaneous643 1900-09-20 16 CLEARANCES. Septembtr 12, Babblsbbrq. Ger. str., Meyer, for Hongkong. September 13. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jelltcoe, for Malacca and Klang. Bank. a, Brit, str., Nicol, for Anamba and Natunas Is. Clan Stuart, Brit.. str., Milne, for Saigon. Said, Brit, str., Bomgartner, for Batavia. Farpalla, Ital. str., Chopard, for Muar and643 words
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Miscellaneous947 1900-09-20 16 VESS K L S IN PORT -Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived i'rom Ko oc j* RlS Brit, cruis., 1770 Sir B. Wrey Julv 2 Kuala Klang Station. Bramble Bnt. g.b 3" F.M.Leake Aug. 16 Plymouth H'kong Sep Cabsar Amer. g.b., 1534 Sawyers Sept. 7 Norfolk S9O Ger. t.b., 163947 words
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Miscellaneous211 1900-09-20 16 Sept. 19.— Per Calypso Mess^. l tach, G. Erttel, T. Schlatter. Per Neera Mr. A. Campbell. Passengers Arrived by thc Mail. Sept. 12.— Per Sachsen: From Rotterdam. Mr. B. Knoops. Mr. H. Wipink Mr. H. A. Schonfeld. From Antwerp. Miss van der Putten. From Southampton. Mr. and Mrs. C'reswel. Mrs.211 words
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