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Title Section18 1900-10-11 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY. OCTOBER 11th, 1900 No. 68918 words
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Article175 1900-10-11 1 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTHS At Singapore, on 6th inst., the wife of Jambs H. Carroll of a son. (Australian papers please copy.) On October sth, the wife of A. Smith, of a daughter. Penang and Ceylon papers please copy. DEATHS At Barbados, W. 1., on 30th August, Mary, the widow of175 words
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Article, Illustration301 1900-10-11 1 To DAY we give the third of the series of special ai tides on the "Modern Renaissance m China,'' that dealing with .he Chinese Encyclopaedists." In the remarkable intellectual upheaval of China visible within the past few years the leading impulse has come from the301 words
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Article164 1900-10-11 1 ACCORDING to the election news m Reuter, although no statistical details ar e given, enough is said to show that whatever be the actual balance of parties at the close of the struggle, even if the Unionist majority of seats be not so great as that at164 words
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649 1900-10-11 1 French and English Expansion Methods. (Oct. 5 th.) A home paper has this brief reference to what m the event may perhaps prove a political mission of some little importance to French Indo-China and the various dependencies of Britain and other powers m commercial relations with French Indo. China: "The649 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement489 1900-10-11 1 CONTENTS. nuDiKG Articles. g Yu Wei, Pc General Election, 22 c French and English Expansion Methods] 22s Ihe Flowing Tide, 22 g Parliamentary Forecast, 226 Mr. Chisholm on China, 22 5 Occupation of Shanbaikuan, 226 Election Gains, 22^ r News. Supreme Court, 22 J he Bullock Cart Theft, 2 J489 words
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Advertisement88 1900-10-11 1 UN hi Medical Man m every SIX Throughout England has placed on Record his opinion that COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS iS L NRIVALLKD for Recuperating the System AND FOR Regaining Lost Health. COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS is an elegant combination of Port Wine, Fine Extract of Malt and Liebig's Extract of Meat. It is88 words
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Miscellaneous281 1900-10-11 1 THE WEEK. The [Europe mail of Sept., 14th arrived by the P. O. Chusan on Saturday foil wed by the N. D. L. Bayern to-day, with dausup to Sept 17th. The next outward mail is due by the M. M. Tonkin on Monday. The last homeward mails left by the281 words
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Article535 1900-10-11 2 Out of the 670 seats that constitute the House of Commons, 477, well over twothirds, have been now decided in the course of the current General Election. That leaves still 193 seats to be yet fought for, and these principally in the more rural constituencies535 words
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258 1900-10-11 2 A Parliamentary Forecast (Oct. 9 th.) Reuter's reference to the General Election shows that slackening in the rate of returns that is to be looked for towards the close, when the counties come in, in only moderately rapid succession. Thirteen more seats, since yesterday's wire, are reported is decided, five258 words
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Article672 1900-10-11 2 Perhaps it is true that, however contrary to appearances, nothing will so much stimulate and accelerate the future development of China than this period of international Western pressure upon the Chinese Government, or what stands for that. China is learning the truth that no matter how672 words
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648 1900-10-11 2 There is, to all appearance, a certain political significance in to-day's news from North China. It is telegraphed to-day that H. M.S. Pigmy was despatched to Shanhaikuan,landed a party and hoisted the British flag exactly one hour before a force of three thousand Russians648 words
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Article124 1900-10-11 2 There is little worthy of note m the Election news to-day, save as to the res- pective gains recorded. In both theT^ where the Liberals have carried a U ist Seat, the previous majorities were siderable, and the chances of a fe swing proportionately greater. At Tbr quay124 words
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Article645 1900-10-11 2 The Paris correspondent of the Daily Graphi writes There is not the slightest doubt that th Tsar's letter to M. Loubet has been X SoJrce 0 deep disappointment to the Fiench nation at large Not even the freindly tone of the letter and th conferring on M.645 words
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Article62 1900-10-11 2 The rare incident of two plays being con. currently m rehearsal by local amateurs 1 now occurring. M Our Boys," that popular play, is being got up for private pertor mance at Government House on the J-na inst., while Sweet Lavender also a wellknown and favourite piece, is62 words
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Article83 1900-10-11 2 The absence of the Tsar from the Pans Exhibition has made it inexpedient for M Witte to try and launch another loan o the French public. But we note that »c--cording to a Washington despatch ol ist ult., m consequence of the strain upon Russia's financial resources owing to tW83 words
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Article738 1900-10-11 3 Towkey Lok Yew rode over his road from Tras to Bentong, a distance of twenty miles and a half, on his motor, and covered it m two and half hours. A ,l boy" employed at the Temple Bar has been convicted of the theft of $5738 words
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Article136 1900-10-11 3 The body of a Chinaman was picked up at sea off Telok Ayer yesterday afternoon, and the same day another body of a Chinese pauper was found m Sago-st. A Chinaman, living at 23 Kim-st., went to a brothel m Upper Hokien-st, where he lost a watch and136 words
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Article135 1900-10-11 3 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Last evening Withers opposed Dewing m the Final of the Championship, but was unable to make much of a show against his formidable opponent, who won the first set 6 4 and the second 6 2. Capt. Dewing now holds the Championship for two Tournaments135 words
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Article285 1900-10-11 3 Mr. Justice Leach gave judgment this morning m a Magistrates Appeal, m which the Straits Trading Co. were the respondents, the appellant being a man convicted of receiving stolen tin. Mr. R. W. Braddell for the respondent Messrs. Joaquim and Allen for the appellant. His Lordship, m confirming285 words
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Article20 1900-10-11 3 During *he month of September the mill ran full time, crushing 246 tons of or« for20 words
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Article204 1900-10-11 3 {Latham and Mactaggart,) There is little or no change to report m oar market. Rates for the most part have ruled steady tut Jelebus have fallen heavily. Hongkong repot t a quiet but steady market. Kechau.-— The return from this mine for Sept ember gives 154 oz. gold204 words
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Article566 1900-10-11 3 West River Steamer Attacked. One Man Wounded. The ill-feeling towards foreigners is extending m Kwangtung and Kwangsi, and.it is feared there may be some trouble on the West River. On the arrival of the Hongkong Canton and Macao Co.'s steamer Lung Kiang at Wuchow, Captain Ryder submited566 words
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Article131 1900-10-11 3 The British transport Nowshera, No. 23, passed through the harbour, bound for China, an hour before the French transport Andalusia left for Shanghai, at 6.30 last evening. Yesterday the British steamer Glenshiel, recently chartered by the Russian Government as a transport, arrived from Odessa on her way to131 words
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Article53 1900-10-11 3 The Penang Municipal Commissioners have decided against purchasing the Penang Tramway, as it would never pay for passenger traffic alone. They suggested that the Government should buy it, and work it or lease it to a private company. When electric lighting is established the Commissioners might work it m conjunction53 words
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Article275 1900-10-11 3 M The doughty little Japanese (See Extract m Free Preis, Oct Ist, 1900.) You wouldn't call him striking; he is ugly for his size He is little as to stature, but he's not a little wise He is out of all proportion (from the point of view of275 words
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Article429 1900-10-11 3 (Daily Telegraqh.) Additional details about the wholesale murder*, of missionaries perpetrated by the Chinese are given m the latest instalment of the French Missions Catholiques. It is evident from the new number of this periodical lhat if foreigners arc now secure at Pekin, thanks to the429 words
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Article91 1900-10-11 3 Mr. John Burns M. P., gives the following oracular utterance on the China crisis:—" I sincerely hope, for the credit of my country and for the honour of the British Empire and the British people, that the Chinese will concentrate their forces, and sweep every91 words
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Article3144 1900-10-11 4 THE GROWTH OF REFORM IDEAS. FROM THE JESUITS TO THE CHINESE ENCYCLOPEDISTS. Eleventh Special Article.) 111. The Chinese Encyclopaedists. Of all the various tribes who comprise the Chinese nation, the Cantonese are probably the most progressive as well as the most liberal-minded. This characteristic is3,144 words
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Article3222 1900-10-11 4 THE REFORM MOVEMENI THE JKALOUSY BETWEEN CHINESE AND MANCHUS. (Xllth\Special Article.) We have already traced the long toilsome course through which new ideas gradually reached the heart and ronscience of the literary men of China. When awakened, they found the ind< Kang Yu Wei3,222 words
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441 1900-10-11 5 Mr. Frederick Greenwood, writing on the abov* subject, says All that Englanu insists upon isthitthe Government of China should be Chinese, and Chinese to the satisfaction of an independent China. With tha: warning, and when an unpardonable outrage has been punished, England retires to441 words
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Article101 1900-10-11 5 Sir John Lister Kaye is a homeward passenger by the P. and O. s. s. Clyde. He is taking a keen interest m the China question. A monkey broke loose from the Warders Quarters at Penang, went into the canteen, and (queer taste bit pieces off the cushions. He would101 words
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Article592 1900-10-11 6 Mr. Gilbert Whyte, of Raub, and Mrs. Whyte, leave on Saturday for Raub. Cardiff coal has been m such demand at Shanghai that small lots have been sold at 27 taels per ton ex godown. Hongkong rumour has it that the 38th Southern Division Royal Artillery592 words
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Article79 1900-10-11 6 Mr. Butler, British Resident of Pahang has come down to Singapore to await the arrival of a Siamese official, who with- Mr. Butler will act as a Commission, to fix that point on the sea coast which is to be the boundary limit between Pahang79 words
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646 1900-10-11 6 Final Tie* I2TH Co. R. A. v 35TH Co. R. A. A Draw* Game, thb 35th Co. Just Equalizing on Time. One of the fascinations of Football is the glorious uncertainty that attends the game, often a weaker team more than holding their own against646 words
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Article86 1900-10-11 6 A large and appreciative audience assembled at the Town Hall last night to witness a repetition of The Belle of NewYork," which is perhaps the best of all the Company's productions. The numerous plaudits and encores, from the rise to the tall of the curtain, testify the excellence86 words
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Article51 1900-10-11 6 The coolies employed at the 13th mile on the Singapore-Kranji railway caused some trouble on Wednesday and Thursday by refusing to work. They apparently wanted more wages, less work, and better food. Four of the ringleaders were before Mr. Sarwer this morning, with their indentures, and were each fined 5051 words
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OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
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Article37 1900-10-11 6 rTH t] v• Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which wbettes thyr wittes,. recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season."37 words
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Article12 1900-10-11 6 All communications should be addressed to tht Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press."12 words
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Article78 1900-10-11 6 Problem No. 258 (Refel) is solved as follows 1 Q-87, Xx Xt 2 Kt-B4ch, K-Q5 3 P-83. 1 Q-87, RxKt; 2 P-B3ch, K-Q6; 3 Kt-Bi. 1 Q. 87, B-K4; 2Q-Kt6ch, KxKt;3 KtxP. 1 Q-87, RQ3 2 Q B3ch, Xx Xt; 3 Kt-Ba. 1 Q-87, R-KBi 2 Kt-Kt4, any 3 P78 words
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Article, Illustration93 1900-10-11 6 By Fritz af Geyerstam, Upsala. Black (6 pieces). White (6 pieces). White to play and mate m two moves. Fritz af CJeverstam, born 1852, was district judge at the time of his deaih at Carlstad, Sweden, m October, 1890 known as a problt-m c >mposer from about93 words
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Article222 1900-10-11 6 Another interesting game from the Exeter Chess Club correspondence tourney of last )ear. (a) We should prefer P-Qi, the text-move usually exposes black to a strong and enduring attack. (b) There is no object m driving the White B to Kt3 or m shutting m his own222 words
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Article211 1900-10-11 6 A correspondence match of 50-a-side was arranged to commence on Monday last between the Northern and Southern Counties of England. The prospect of an international tournament m the States is discussed freely m the Brooklyn Eagle. The idea is to hold the seventh Amencan Chess Congress there m211 words
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Article83 1900-10-11 6 President's Prize. The competition for this prize will be played to-morrow afternoon. Seeing that the President has so kindly presented a most valuable prize it is hoped that members will show their appreciation, by turning out and playing m large numbers. The Links are reversed, and scores83 words
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Article25 1900-10-11 6 The P. O. Intermediate steamer Malacca left Hongkong at 4. p. m. yesterday and is due to arrive here on Wednesday evening, the 10th instant.25 words
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Article199 1900-10-11 6 This morning the British transport Nai rung, chartered by the Russian Govern* ment, arrived from Odessa bound for p 0 t Arthur. She has on board 450 officer! and 1,020 men. The German transport Hannover arrived from Bremerhaven with 1,317 troops on their way to Taku. The Austrian199 words
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Article63 1900-10-11 6 The final of A n Doubles wa^ res 11 last evening when Carter and Butterworth succeeded m beating Braddell and Elliott, This evening the Final of A Singles will be continued between Darbishire, 4 and Dewing, owe 30. The game stands at present m favour of Darbi63 words
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Article189 1900-10-11 6 A trader of 28 Carpenter-street reporti that his partner has absconded with 5 1,586. A Hokien priest reported to the police that while riding m his rikisha m Fraserst. he was attacked by twelve men, who robbed him of nine gold rings, valued at $106. He showed the189 words
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Article250 1900-10-11 6 Corps Orders by Capt. W. G. St. Clair, Ag. Commandant, S V. A., Head Quarter Oflice, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, October sth, 1900. 1. Duiies Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. C. V. Pritchard. Orderly N.C.O. for the ensuing week i A Coy. Sergt. H. W. Sharp.250 words
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Article33 1900-10-11 6 Mr. H. C. Hill of the Indian Forest Oept. who has recently been here reporting or. the forests of the Peninsula, succeeds Mr Ribbentrop as Inspector-Generad, what that official retires on Nov. ist.33 words
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Article738 1900-10-11 7 A private letter from London says No news yet of a Governor." A Sufferer has omitted the necessary authentication of his letter to the Editor. The rice captured by the Japanese troops m China is said to be sufficient to feed a Division for a year738 words
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Article603 1900-10-11 7 The 22nd ordinary general meeting of the above company wals held at Messrs. Huttenbach Bros., at noon to-day, the business being to receive the directors report and accounts for the half year ended July 25th. Mr. J. P. Joaquim occupied the Chair and there were also603 words
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Article128 1900-10-11 7 K. O. R. Challenge Cur. Ihe Polo Match for the possession of this Challenge Cup for the year 1900 will be played on Monday next, commencing at 5 p.m. sharp. The Teams will be The Club (Colours) v. Thb Garrison (White) G. A. I. Bosanquet (1) Lt. W.128 words
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Article100 1900-10-11 7 The Russian hospital-ship Tzaritza arrived from Odessa this morning on her way to Vladivostock. The German transport Pisa sailed for Vladivostok at 6.30 p.m. yesterday. The Chartered Russian Transport Elektra' is taking about 400 tons of coal m the Roads, and will probably finish to-day. The Pisa, after100 words
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Article1287 1900-10-11 7 Quicguid agunt homines nostrt est farrago libelli. JUVENAL. Singapore has bad an opportunity of observing one of the latest triumphs of naval architecture m the shape of the heaviest and best-armed warship of the day. Not that she visibly was so, this Asahi, of Japan. But1,287 words
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Article154 1900-10-11 7 An invention for patent purdah rests and hold-downs" has been patented by Geo. Morris, 75 Anson-rd, Singapore. Mr. G. A. Hall is appointed a Commissioner tor the Municipality of Malacca. Mr. M. Rodesse is appointed to act temporarily as Sheriff, as well as deputy registrar, Supreme Court, Singapore.154 words
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Article99 1900-10-11 7 Ybt Another Cruiser kor Japan. The fine armoured cruiser Azuma, only completed at the beginning of this year, arrived at the wharf, section No. 3, about 3.30 p.m. The Azuma is a vessel of 9,436 tons displacement and was built at St. Nazaire. Her principal dimensions99 words
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Article59 1900-10-11 7 Supernumerary Capt. G. Tyacke, r.g.a. (late adjutant S. V. A. and now with the siege train m China) has been appointed Captain. Lt. P. H. Cruickshank, late of Singapore, is also appointed Captain. Capt. H. Q. Pinhorn, East Lancashire Regt., formerly of the A. P. D. here, and now at59 words
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Article1857 1900-10-11 8 rA Graphic Narrativi. [The following account is specially written for the Hongkong Daily Press by a doctor who was among the besieged garrison of the Legations and surrounding buildings at Peking.] THE TROVILB BEGINS. On the Bth of June last it was the general impression1,857 words
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707 1900-10-11 8 Mr. Bruno Manke, a wealthy German gentlemen of Hanover, has fitted out an expedition to explore the deep sea of the South Pacific. The yacht Eberhard is the vessel m which the party will live out a three years' cruise, and is a splendidly707 words
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Article354 1900-10-11 8 Lord Lansdowne m reply to an enquiry said that "soldiers permanently disabled would receive a pension for life of not less than is. 6d. daily Reute*-. We have toiled and we have sweated, We've been through our special Hell, We have worked without a grumble, And have354 words
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Article1116 1900-10-11 8 (Via Ceylon.) London, Sept. 24th.—The Chinese at p l: declare that the Emperor and the Empress- Do2j° will never return to the Palace, which ha* gW desecrated by barbarians. has been A Morning Post telegram from Kumasi that two columns have lett and are goimT n ward under secret1,116 words
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Article897 1900-10-11 9 Centres of Disturbance. ["he Universal Gazette calls attention to the fact that the schools for Western learning m varions parts of the Empire are becoming at the present time centres of disturbance. Bands of hot-headed youths collected together are sure to catch the s pj of the897 words
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Article828 1900-10-11 9 Significant Naval Movements. Demonstration Against Russia. (China Mail Correspondent.) Shanghai, October i H.M. battleship Goliath and the torpedo boat destroyer Hart, which were lying at Shanghai, have suddenly been ordered to join Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour at Changwantao. There is much speculation as to reason for828 words
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Article674 1900-10-11 9 A telegram to Hongkong from Sandakan says that the Court of Directors of the British North Borneo Companyhas accepted H. E. Governor Hugh Clifford's resignation. Mr. J. Y. Kennedy, late President of the Penang Municipal Commissioners, hasl returned to Penang. The latest news seems to point674 words
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Article655 1900-10-11 9 THE DISABLED YANG-TSE." The China Mutual steamer Yang-tse, Captain Allen came m on Saturday about noon m tow of the same Company's steamer Teenkai, which had brought her down from Sabang Bay, and staved here only an hour. We have been favoured with an interesting account of the experiences of655 words
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Article96 1900-10-11 9 A PENANG CHINAMAN'S MUNIFICENCE. Endowm-jxt oi- Resbach. A private letter from Penang has this Mr. Cheah Choo Ewe, an ex-partner m the Opium Farm .»tth Chen Eok, has offered Tut k §10,000 to complete his education provided that he studies leprosy as a special study prior to coming out." 1196 words
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Article56 1900-10-11 9 The Orders of the Day for the meeting of the Legislative Council on Tuesday, 16th inst., include, the second reading of the Supply Bill, 1901 committee on the Criminal Procedure Cede and the first reading of the Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Bill, the Foreshores and Sea Bed Bill,56 words
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Article177 1900-10-11 9 This notice of this lately deceased old Singaporean appears m the L. and C. Ex* press Mr. James Guthrie, one of the 11 Fathers of Singapore, Straits Settlements, died at 6, Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, on Sept. 4, m the eightyseventh year of his age. Mr.177 words
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Article1860 1900-10-11 10 Papers Relating to the Far East. The British Association has been meeting at Bradford and several papers have been read m the different sections of more or less interest to the Par East. Anthropology.— Borneo and Sarawak. In the Anthropological Section Professor Tylor read a short paper1,860 words
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Article81 1900-10-11 10 It is interesting to learn on authority that the Netherlands Indian Government intends to reorganise its Civil Auxiliary Forces and has appointed a special committee to investigate the matter and report. With this object m view, Lieut.-Col. Ferr, commanding the Bat a via Schutterij, who is a member81 words
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Article20 1900-10-11 10 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle returned yesterday from Christmas Island, where Mr. CJayton has been on behalf of the Government.20 words
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Article440 1900-10-11 10 Our Sandakan correspondent writes Following on the sending m of H. E. Governor Clifford's resignation to the Court of Directors m London, they, three or four days ago cabled their acceptance of his resignation. This was followed immediately by a public meeting here, having for its object440 words
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Article219 1900-10-11 10 The Kara, which left Moji on the 23rd ultimo, arrived on Saturday with about 3,000 tons coals for this port. The French transport Admiral Baudin left the Wharf at 2 p.m. on Saturday, after taking m about 200 tons of coals. As she passed the two Russian transports219 words
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Article60 1900-10-11 10 The Glasgow Herald states that the British Admiralty will this week issue specifications for four first-class armoured cruisers. Two prominent English and two Clyde firms will not be asked to tender, as they cannot give prompt delivery. The chief dimensions of the new cruisers are 9,80060 words
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Article243 1900-10-11 10 S. C. C, v. Law and C. S. When this unfinished match W a sumed on the Esplanade last Safn C afternoon, the S.C.C. had scored i-T** and the Law and Civil Service "7^ runs for two wickets. The latter fll to obtain the required number ol n,„c left243 words
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Article263 1900-10-11 10 The police patrol on duty near tbe r vtt at Kampong Malacca, at an early hour yesterday mornii ig, saw a suspicious-looking sampan approaching. They hailed a Chinaman who was m the boat, but he ref i« d to stop. The police then gave chase andcame up with263 words
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Article233 1900-10-11 10 President's Pri/b. The competition for the handsome liiver cup, presented by Mr A. W. Stiven, was played on Saturday, there being slight drizzling rain at intervals. This did not have much effect on the hard ground, however, the Links being m capital condition for low scoring, the233 words
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2535 1900-10-11 11 THE SECRET AGENT OF THE EMPRESS-DOWAGER. CHANG CHI TUNG. [-HE OSTENSIBLE FRIEND OF FOREIGNERS. (XIII. Special Article.) viceroy Chang Chi Tung is one of lany enigmas m the Chinese Problem. wonderful man he is, every bit of it; is very disappointing to his friends. He has essayed the difficult role2,535 words
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2414 1900-10-11 11 THE WHITE PERIL. THE SCRAMBLE OF THE EUROPEAN NATIONS. Specially Written for the Singapore Free Press. XlVth Article, Right and wrong are purely relative terms, and even justice is not based upon any invariable standard of truth by which the conflicting interests2,414 words
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Article39 1900-10-11 12 The next S. V. A. Maxim practice at Tanjong Katong will be on Sunday, the 21st, nearly a fortnight hence. It is anticipated that the same arrangements may be made with the Swimming Club as before.39 words
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Article16 1900-10-11 12 There are 265 municipal cases before Mr. Brockman to-day, most of the offences are verandah obstructions."16 words
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Article725 1900-10-11 12 Thb K. O. R. Challenge Cup. The contest for the possession of the handsome Cup which the sporting Officers of the King's Own Regiment have presented to the Polo Club was brought off yesterday afternoon. The large number of spectators present were amply rewarded by seeing a725 words
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Article119 1900-10-11 12 A Taichu was admitted to the hospital yesterday suffering from extensive lacerations of the legs and thighs. He stated that whilst he was bathing m a river near Johore Bahru on Sunday, he was attacked by an alligator which bit off the fleshy parts of his lower limbs.119 words
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Article24 1900-10-11 12 A. P. C. was sent to prison for three months yesterday for desertion from the local police force. The prisoner was arrested m Malacca.24 words
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Article87 1900-10-11 12 The September monthly medal was n u ed for on Friday 28th Sept. 1000 r L&* m a win for Mr. R. rfcAlJine XS followed by the others. With the n y drought, the links are very dry an** favourable for long driving, but difficult approaching and87 words
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159 1900-10-11 12 THE MEETING OF THE EAST AND WEST. The Japan Herald says Apropos M Gazette's advocacy of a missionary pugil l ht japan to convert the Japanese to a prop? i° r standing for the fistic art," it ma contemporary to learn, if it has not alreaH^ so, that one at159 words
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Article587 1900-10-11 12 Canton. Canton, October i. News has beer, brought to Canton of disturbances m the San Ui D. strict, which is about 60 mile* distant from Canton. It is said that the Church Missionary Society's mission church at X ng Mun has been attacked and parti ally destroyed.587 words
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Article583 1900-10-11 13 Mr VV. P. de Basagoiti, who sailed for Kuala Lumpor last week, has been ap. pointed Inspector of steam boilers for ™gor. \i Id offender was sentenced to a year's hard labour yesterday, two months of this ion to be passed m solitary confinement. ime was583 words
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232 1900-10-11 13 THE RUSSIAN HOSPITAL SHIP "TSARITSA." The Sebastopol correspondent of the Vaily Graphic writes thus of the departure of the Russian Hospital ship, now m Singapore roads on her way to Tako The hospital ship Tsarttsa has now completed her special fittings here, and leaves to night or to-morrow morning for232 words
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Article136 1900-10-11 13 I he Kling bullock cart driver, who was m charge of the goods that recently disappeared on the way from the P. and O. Whan to Messrs Barlow and Co.'s go-down, has been arrested. He has admitted that he was the driver of the bullock136 words
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Article148 1900-10-11 13 There has been a very big fire at Hongkong, or rather on (he Kowloon Peninsula, a sea side village, M< ngkoksui, whose chief industry w«is boat building and repaying, being utterly destroyed, m spile of every effort by t) c local fire-brigades, and assistance from Hongkong.148 words
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Article133 1900-10-11 13 Last night some Marine Police on duty m the harbour saw a twakow, with two men on board, alongside the s. s. Nam Yong. They boarded the boat and found that several bags of rice with which the twakow was loaded had been cut open and some133 words
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Article108 1900-10-11 13 The Sultan va?i Langkat was undockecr*. yesterday and left Ktppel Wharf for Pulo Sambo. The Giang Attn was towed to Tanjong Pagar yesterday morning for docking purposes. The Sikh, which left Shimonoseki on the 26th ultimo, arrived here yesterday with about 3,000 tons of Japan coal for this108 words
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Article520 1900-10-11 13 There will be a practice shoot of the Garrison Rifle Club on Saturday, at Tangun, commencing at 3 p.m. A rikisha coolie was fined $5 and costs yesterday, for leaving a passenger before completion of engagement. Miss Rhode, a missionary lady fr om China, will give520 words
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Article241 1900-10-11 13 Robbery on Board the Vorwarts." Captain T. Bruhn of the local German steamer Vorwarts, which arrived from Sarawak this morning, reports that on the 9th inst., between 12 and 4 a.m. the 2nd officer on duty heard a noise on deck caused by some of the deck241 words
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Article726 1900-10-11 13 Warren Challenge Shield Final Tie. 35th Co. R.A. v. 127 h Co. R.A. Thb 35TH Co. Win Easily by 2 Goals to Nil There was a large attendance of spectators on the Recreation Club Ground to witness this re-played tie. The j lay m the first half was726 words
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Article11 1900-10-11 13 A Chinese witness was yesterday fined $25 for giving false evidence.11 words
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Article90 1900-10-11 13 Mr. Winston Churchill, Vanity Fait says, has probably made a better thing out of the Transvaal War than anybody else. He has drawn a larger salary that has ever been heard of before for a war correspondent. He has accepted an offer of £10,000 to lecture m America. His book90 words
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1849 1900-10-11 14 THE WHITE PERIL. THE SCRAMBLE OF THE EUROPEAN NATIONS. Specially Written for the Singapore Free Press. XlVth Article The White Peril. 11. From the Official Standpoint. By treaty stipulations, the representatives of the Powers are placed on the same footing as the1,849 words
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Article350 1900-10-11 14 Canton Notes. The Sz Yap Disturbances Trouble Spreading. Canton, October i, 1900. Sz Yap is a name applied to four districts or counties m the south-west of the Canton Province. It embraces the Districts of San Ui, Hoi Ping, Van Ping and San Ning. So far only350 words
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Article249 1900-10-11 14 This interesting publication has now reached No. 15, Vol IV. and is as varied and attractive as usual. The story of the endowment and disgraceful disendowment of the Raffles Institution is brought down to date. A chance lies open to the Acting Governor to undo some249 words
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Article12 1900-10-11 14 The Russian hospital-ship Tzaritza left for Port Arthur at 4.30 p.m. yesterday.12 words
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Article1729 1900-10-11 14 LBy J. Emerson Neilly. Opinions are divided as to whether or short-service system is an advantage Q r however, is obviously settled, and it iTlwf soldier, when nearly manufactured as he factured m the British ranks, is sent fa colours into the reserve, and is not1,729 words
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Article59 1900-10-11 15 Ihe above Tournament was concluded evening, when Darbishire, 4, beat wing, owe 30, m the Final of A -ingles, 9—7, 10-— B. This tie was one of L* most interesting games witnessed durng the Tournament, and although Dewing was giving heavy odds, he made a very ie59 words
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Article152 1900-10-11 15 The Odessa which arrived here yesterday veiling brought about 3,000 tons 0! Japan oals, which she is now discharging at Borneo Wharf Ihe Tenner, which arrived bete with .lores from Amburgo, left for Taku yesteriay. Ihe Liv, which left Ku< hinotzu on the _;th ultimo, arrived here this152 words
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Article89 1900-10-11 15 t *as Brown who had just had the telephone it on to his private house, and had also purchased ox-terrier. other evening Jones rang him up and was middle of inviting him and his wife to dinner, the new dog, whose first experience of the ephone it was,89 words
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Article120 1900-10-11 15 i e-e trader, of 61 Kling-st, reports hat his clerk has absconded with over $400, 1 amount he had collected from a Bombay 1 he mandor at the Polo Club has report- to the police, that on the night of the ist five bottles of whiskey and five120 words
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Article113 1900-10-11 15 Vo twi Editok. Sir,— Last night the Fort Canning gun was fired at 8 minutes to 9. A month ago it was fired at a quarter to nine; a fortnight ago seven minutes too soon. I understand that a bell, electrically connected with the clock at the113 words
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Article79 1900-10-11 15 (Corrected up to October 10) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2 /if demand 2/1-^ Private credits 3 m/s 2/if documents 3 m/s 2 i tt N credits 6 m/s 2/2 France, demand 265 Germany, demand 215 India, T. T i 5 B HONGKONG, demand dis. Yokohama, demand 2f dis.79 words
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Article127 1900-10-11 15 (October io.) 169.25 '"tier 790 do. Cube No. 1 13.50 Pepper, Black (ordinary S* pore) ***** do. White, (Fair L/ W=- 5 42 Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) 56. do. (80s to the lb) 76 Mace (Banda) n 92, Cloves (Amboina) I# 33. Liberian Coffee M 20 Tapioca, small127 words
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Article134 1900-10-11 15 THE CHINA CRISIS. THE COURT MOVES TO HSIAN-FU. f Special to Singapore Free Press.) Shanghai, Oct. 2nd, 9 p.m. It is reported that the Empress Dowager and the Court left Taiyuan-fu for Hsian-fu yesterday. Shanghai, Oct. 4th, 8 p.m. The Emperor, m a decree dated Sept« 30th, states134 words
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Article111 1900-10-11 15 Two Tartar Generals of Manchuria, who were recently defeated by the Russians, have been deprived of all rank until their characters have been retrieved. Yuhsien, the Governor of Shansi, has been ordered to resign and await a fresh position. A decree has been issued by which Yuhsien has111 words
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Article158 1900-10-11 15 A large military and naval Allied force has gone to Shanhaikuan. Hongkong, Oct. 4th, 2.30 p.m. Shanhaikuan has been occupied by the Russians on the land side, the Chinese force evacuating it, while the Allied Fleet was preparing to shell the place. Hongkong, Oct. 3rd, 3.25 p.m.158 words
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Article104 1900-10-11 15 Two thousand Boxers attacked two battalions of Germans outside Peking. The Germans lost five, the Boxers 400 WEST RIVER TRADE. Owing to the vexatious differential treatment of British shipping, the West River Syndicate has withdrawn its river steamers and sold them to Taku for trade there.104 words
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Article487 1900-10-11 15 THE GENERAL ELECTION. The Conservative papers claim that the results so far show that Little Englandism is almost extinguished as a Parliamentary force. There is a great increase m the Unionist majorities m London, Manchester and Salford and nearly all the great centres. 210 Unionists, 47 Liberals, and487 words
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Advertisement180 1900-10-11 15 eraser Cumming Offices: 7 c Battery Road. Sawmills: Johore Bharu. Brickworks Sirangoon and Batestter. Timber Merchants. PRIME HARD-WOOD, cut by our own men m the best districts, and steam sawr to any size. W JRKED TIMBERS. Flooring Boaids accurately planed, tongued and grooved by the best machinery, under the superinten180 words
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Advertisement17 1900-10-11 15 HARTFORD TROPICAL SINGLE TUBE TYRES, Price $15 each. STRAITS CYCLES AGENCY, 5 Battbry Road. May ig „c17 words
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Article170 1900-10-11 16 The French Note Approves Demands for Satisfaction. The French Note, which is confirmed agrees to the necessity of obtaining satisfaction for the murder of Baron von Ketteler, and the attack on the Legations. In consequence of an Imperial Edict ordering the punishment of pro-Boxer princes, Germany has170 words
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Article75 1900-10-11 16 General Buller's Operations. General Buller has occupied Pilgrim's Rest and Krugerspost, and is marching northward. The Boers have entered Yicksburg, Wepener and Kouxville, where a large British force is endeavouring to surround them. It is stated that the Queen will receive a representative Colonial Contingent to the number75 words
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494 1900-10-11 16 Passengers for Straits, China Japan. Per M.M. Tonkin, due Oct. 15.— Mr. Max Bonm fond. Pi rNV. K. Inal a Maru, due Oct. 17.— Mr A Hoi cy, Mr. A.C. M. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs Rae' Pr. and Mrs. J. L. Cormac. Mr. VV. Ker, Mr. f M t ti494 words
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Advertisement93 1900-10-11 16 J. M. Lyon Co/s Patent Libenan Coffee Pulper effective substantial and simple coffee pulper n^ ba f d n i h P rinc >Ple of elastic abrasion no J crushing, and thorough dissemination of pulp and parchment. r X Saves its own cost m a very short time, by non93 words
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Miscellaneous765 1900-10-11 16 CLEARANCES. October 4, Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Glbnbsk, Brit, str., Rafferty, for New York. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Montevideo, Spa. str., Aldanis, for Manila. Maritta, Brit, str., Crighton, for Marseilles and London. Clyde, Brit, str., Valentine, for Bombay, via ports.765 words
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Miscellaneous1498 1900-10-11 16 SHARE, L I S T r OC T OBER 1 oth, iqqq' i QuoTaTiOK. Capitai.. PaiD Ur. Shares Pai Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Xi Nominal. 2,000,000 414,231 199,875 i d Deterred. £5 fa %J Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 Bs8 '5 8 4 8,584^1 Bersawah Gold Mine1,498 words
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