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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1901-03-21 173 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. "third series THURSDAY, MARCH 21st 1901 No. 7 IB19 words
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Article214 1901-03-21 173 Uticli A Naval Welcome, 173 I ience m the Persian Gulf, 173 174 st, 174 ,r». 174 Russi m Pn > 174 tect ion of Coaling-Stations, 174 y. 174 Cocni 177 i I'un^hment, xSo i '75 rtainments. At iSi,iB3,iB6 cc Philharmonic Society, 176 ship Final, iSx I;. Championship, 183214 words
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Obituary197 1901-03-21 173 At Koala Lumpur, Selangor, on the 15th inst., tbe wife oi Wallace Cook, of a son. MARRIAGES. On tlu. Ith Feb., at St. Chad's Wybmiburv, Cheshire, bj the Rev. H. <;. Lancaster, Vicar of Wybunbury, Lieut.-Col. .Toun Davidson Fuirlkkton, h.k., son of the late Lieut. James Fullerton, 11.M. Indian197 words
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Article, Illustration28 1901-03-21 173 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed by mfluence and nnbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. P!ed«ed to Rellcion. Loyalty, and Law.28 words
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Article224 1901-03-21 173 We understand that, on the occasion of the visit to Singapore of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and YORK, it is arranged that H. E. the Commander-in-Chief of the British fleet on the China Station will come south to Singapore with224 words
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Article180 1901-03-21 173 We hear, on good authority, that about a fortnight ago the Russian Steam Navigation Company were to despatch their steamer Korniloff direct from Odessa to the Persian Gulf, on a pioneer trading voyage. It is hardly necessary to say that this new venture is inspired180 words
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Article655 1901-03-21 173 It is with great satisfaction that the public will learn, on what is to be considered quite unimpeachable authority, privately communicated to us, that it is the intention of the War Office before long to maintain here, as the infantry contingent of the garrison, one British655 words
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Page 173 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1901-03-21 173 Subscribers to the Singapore Free Press Weekly eturning from Kurope to the Straits by any of lines ire invited to send to the Manager name of their steamer and date of arrival m ,n g-«pore. Copies will then be mailed to meet tr nat various ports of call. The Singapore136 words
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Advertisement28 1901-03-21 173 THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co., Ltd ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY BRICKS, FIRE BRICKS FIRE CLAY For particulars apply to THE BORNEO Co., Ltd. Managing Agents. Aug. li 11.828 words
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Page 173 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous401 1901-03-21 173 THE WEEK. The mail from Europe of February iSth, arrived by the N. D. L Konig Albert on Thursday, followed by the M. M. Occanien on Sunday with mails of 23rd. The next outward mail is due by the P. O. Sobraon on Sunday. The last homeward mail left by401 words
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Article697 1901-03-21 174 All the signs of the times point to the probability that the Crown, as represented by the/ King, will be much more elaborately ar/ actively represented m affairs of state and ceremony than it was during the long period of the late Queen's widowhood. As a direct697 words
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Article231 1901-03-21 174 Apropos of garrison augmentation, M we have now to record a remarkable example of garrison reduction. Dumbarton Castle, the most historic Scottish militar> fortress next to Edinburgh Castle, has fallen on evil days. The War Office has withdrawn its one soldier, the last of the231 words
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726 1901-03-21 174 A Polyglot Parliament. (March 1 8th.) It is understood that, quite privately, a few gentlemen hailing from the Emerald Isle dined together last ni^ht to celebrate the festal dcy of their Patron Saint with due gastronomic ceremony, and the outpouring of the customary drink-offerings, as libations. The probability is that726 words
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569 1901-03-21 174 Russian Pretensions. (March 19th The telegrams referring to the relations of the Powers m the Far East, particularly as to the dominance sought to be exercised by Russia over China from the vantage ground of Manchuria, betray a rapid aggravation of feeling against the aggressive and quite unprincipled policy of569 words
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559 1901-03-21 174 From what the telegrams tell us of the references to the question of coaling-station garrisons m the Army Reorganisation scheme the ideas of the War Office and of the Admiralty are not only m a visible state of flux but of more or less559 words
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Article202 1901-03-21 174 We understand that the Straits Chinese British Association have before th m might be properly termed quite a luminous idea m connection with the ■ppros visit of the Duke and Duchess ol CC WALL and York. The intention i Committee of that body is to erect a202 words
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Article1091 1901-03-21 175 F(M. A. P-> February gth.) A Glct of Dogs. !e stupidity of the refrain took the 'imagination, for the Yankees have an fine sense of the ridiculous. Miss c cepU ecame a boom, and the tributes of her trangely enough, mostly took one form. ldn't buy her1,091 words
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Article474 1901-03-21 175 New York was amazed the other day to learn that the late Mr." Murray Hall, a well-known citizen and Tammany politician, was a woman, who for thirty years had passed successfully as a man. Death alone has revealed the secret of this remarkable woman, who died,474 words
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Article263 1901-03-21 175 The retirement of Professor P. G. Tait from the Chair of Natural Philosophy m Edinburgh University, has followed soon on that of his great friend, Lord Kelvin, from Glasgow University. It is doubtless owing to the principle of giving way to younger men, and seeking well-earned repose,263 words
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Article41 1901-03-21 175 At Haiphong, a lamentable case of death from anthrax m a European, caused by the bite of a fly, has drawn attention to the shortcomings of medical science as regards investigating this form of animal disease, its causes and its development.41 words
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Article, Illustration335 1901-03-21 175 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by qonest pastimes, playe at chesse, the aatrono2?w J_*5 c aD the Philosopher's game, which w*. u y J ltt 8 theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." .< A communications should be addressed to the Lhess hditor,335 words
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Article475 1901-03-21 175 Below we give the complete score of the recently concluded cable contest between Batavia and Singapore. Batavia were represented by Messrs. van Eek, Kloos and Knoch Singapore by Messrs. Elcum, P. A. Reutens and Chittenden. The notes are by Mr. J. B. Elcum. (a) A safe variation475 words
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Article122 1901-03-21 175 The above is based on a re-entrant tour by Mr. H. O. Robinson, of Selangor. The initial and terminal squares are a Knight's move apart, and the diagram, being almost symmetrical, can be <a-ily remembered, so that any player, with a hule paiience,can astonish his friend122 words
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Article215 1901-03-21 175 44 H. D. R." writes these to the Pioneer To those who.are anxious to know on what day of the week the date of any month falls, the following couplet will be found useful. It is one of the oldest mnemonics m the English language and is,215 words
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Article411 1901-03-21 175 Major H. G. Sutton, 27th Madras Infantry, who now is to command the 16th Madras Infantry, arrived from Mauritius this morning. Och Wirrasthrue Tare-an-ages Likewise Gramachree-ma-cruiskeen During the debate on the Address-in- Reply m the House of Commons, Mr. John O'Donnell, Nationalist member for South Mayo, created a scene by411 words
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Article678 1901-03-21 176 The present Census gives the Rangoon population at 232,236, as against 180,324, m the last Census, or an increase of 51,912. The newly imported chef for a Colombo hotel is a Mr. English. Some slight incongruity here. The Russian battleship Poltava and Sevastopol left Colombo for678 words
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Article172 1901-03-21 176 What Dukb Hbnrt of MbcklbnbergSchwbrin is Said to Havb Achibved m Cbylon. v The Duke is a great sportsman, and it was his skill as a hunter which first won the heart of Holland's Queen. Great tales are told of his prowess, for which he has been172 words
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Article240 1901-03-21 176 Musical Evening. Last night, at the Teutonia Club, by courtesy of the Committee, the Singapore Philharmonic Society held one of the periodical M Musical Evenings," open only to members and their guests. The proceedings being private, no criticism is to be given. The audience consisted of the240 words
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Article323 1901-03-21 176 Amongst the members of Lumsden's Hnrsereturning to India isTrooper DagmarWillis, husband of Miss Vivienne Dagmar the Queen of the Serpentine Dance," who has more than once visited Singapore. Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace, who is reported to be coming out with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, is a K.C.I.E. of323 words
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Article644 1901-03-21 176 Personal Narrativs by Sir C. Clbmbnti Smith. The Reprbsbntativb of Cbylon and the Other Eastern Colonies. The following, from a letter by Sir C. Clementi Smith, written to a relative on the 6th February, has been placed at the disposal of a Ceylon paper After Mr.644 words
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Article178 1901-03-21 176 Litigation Reduced by Delay. The Westminster Gazette of the 6th February supplies what appears to be a reason m favour of legal procrastination The Colonies have yielded an exceptionally small crop of appeals to the Judicial Committee < f the Privy Council m the ensuing178 words
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Article129 1901-03-21 176 The wreck of the City of Rio, the Japan Herald notes, will cause quite a loss to Yokohama insurance companies. Shipments of silk totalled 680 bale 4 which, at the present m.rket price of the article, was worth ia the neighbourhood of half a million yen. At the Assizes to129 words
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Article340 1901-03-21 176 We greatly regret to have to record the deaths of two well-known and wealthy 2 of Penang— Captain Jeremiah of the s and Mr. Frederick Stewart, the popular sport In our last issue we noted briefly that T Jeremiah had a stroke of paralysis almost340 words
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Article419 1901-03-21 176 It is reported that the Japanese Government has d cided to raise a loan of 2c; million yen m Tokyo and abroad. The Governor of Ce\lon has again ap pointed Mr. F. H. Price as Chairman Municipal Council Colombo. A number of Irish residents propose, rt is understood, to dine419 words
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Article1207 1901-03-21 177 Muting, Wbdhbsday, March Ot is** 1 ivm iqoi. Mr. J- O. Anthonisz, (President) H .rker, Cuscaden, Evans, Sohst, n e Choon Guan, Choa Giang Thye and M cs. Minutes. •he last ordinary meeting were confirmed, those of the special h inst., being read and confirmed. iBSIDI M S1,207 words
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198 1901-03-21 177 Later accounts received concerning the f 011 nder i n g of the City of Rio de J a neiro state that Pilot Jordan, on entering the Golden Gate, warned Captain Ward that it was unsafe to proceed, owing to the fog The pilot's198 words
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Article106 1901-03-21 177 Mr. F. J. Weld left by the Malacca yesterday, to act as Secretary to the Resident General, F. 11. S., m place of Mr. Oliver Marks, who is going home on leave. Referring to the streets of Calcutta, the Englishman makes a remark which has an interest for Singapore people106 words
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Article708 1901-03-21 177 His Excellency the Governor kindly communicates the information that His Koyal Highness the Duke of York will land m white uniform. The Russian battleship Poltava from Cronstadt to Vladivostock passed through the harbour this morning. On her way from Colombo she called m and coaled at708 words
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Article51 1901-03-21 177 At the annual general meeting of the members of the Marine Club, held m their looms last night, the following office bearere were appointed for the current year President. Mr. W. L. Cummings. Vice-President. Capt. A. S. Busk. Hon. Secretary. Mr. E. M. Lyon. Hon. Treasurer. Mr. Jas.51 words
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Article399 1901-03-21 177 A friend permits us to quote as follows from a private letter from Capt. Laurie which will much interest his many friends m Singapore So far I have no paiticular memen oes of the war, but I have been given com mar. I of a Mounted399 words
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Article75 1901-03-21 177 The Russian Transport Kiev from Odessa with troops for Vladivostock arrived here yesterday at 3.30 p.m. and anchored m the roads, where she will take all her bumper requirements from lighters. Another Km sian East Asiatic steamer, the Korea, ai rived from Odessa yesterday and proceeded to Tanjong75 words
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Article160 1901-03-21 177 Some time during 1897 tne premises of Messrs. T L Gosling and Co. were entered by some thieves and goods, stolen to the amount §2.000, compri>ing pipes, amber and meerschaum gold mounted holders, silver mounted cases and numerous other artich s. Acting on information received yesterday evening,160 words
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Article209 1901-03-21 177 Mrs. Sattheanadhan, wife of Mr. Samuel Sattheanadhan, Professor of Philosophy, Presidency College, has passed hei MA. degree. She is the first Indian lady that has gone up for this the most severe academical test of the Madras University and her success is all the more gratifying as she was the209 words
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2316 1901-03-21 178 (From Australian Papers. J London, Feb. igth. In the House of Commons yesterday the debate on the Address m Reply (which has already been carried m the l.ords) was resumed. One of the most interesting features of the day's debate was the speech delivered by2,316 words
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428 1901-03-21 178 STRAITS CHINESE BRITISH ASSOCIATION A meeting of the members of the above Association was held m the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, the business being to amend Rule 1 1 of the Club Rules and to consider what part the Association should take m welcoming their Royal Highnesses. The Duke and428 words
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Article1347 1901-03-21 178 General Gaselee has a.ked for i fitted for horses to be sent tr r?° shl Ps month. Q h 'na i£ Among those who recently tn M.B. at Edinburgh was M r Ku Teng of the Straits Srttlements ut. cantos, who was here m i pectedfrom Hongkong1,347 words
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Article254 1901-03-21 179 Quicquid ag unt homines nostrt est farrago libelli Juvenal. A peculiar interest attaches to St. Patneks Day of this year, m the eyes of the lopicist and his millions of appreciative readers, because it is the tenth anniversary ot the day when the Topicist made his254 words
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Article1836 1901-03-21 179 (A Tribute of Admiration to a Great Soul.) 0 favourite of tbe Immortal Nine, Who favour few m these dull days, What malchl ss eloquence is thine,' Wisdom far btyond all praise Thy trenchant wit, thy humour fine, Thy information vant/ combine In quaint1,836 words
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Article395 1901-03-21 179 Dr. Hanit«ch thu^ writes m his report on Raffles Library and Museum for 19 »o. In my last > ear's Report I drew attention to the unsatisfactory financial p -silion of the Library and Museum and to the fact that the Government Grant had dwindled from395 words
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Article40 1901-03-21 179 The Malay Mail contains a full account of Mr. Chailton Maxwell's exoenences m South Afiica wit'i the Ceylon Mounted Infantry. At oie time Mr. Maxwell acted as Orderly to Lord Albermarle and at another to the famous lan Hamilton himself.40 words
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Article881 1901-03-21 180 February 3rd. A large crowd of sable-dressed English assembled at the gates of the Montijon Castle Garden to await the exit of the Royalties and Ambassadors from the special memorial service held m St. George's Church. The Princess Heinrich and Prince Friedrich Leopold were among the guests881 words
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Article109 1901-03-21 180 The Patria with a cargo of about 4,500 tons coal anived from Japan yesterday and proceeded to Pulo Brani Wharf to discharge. Tbe Argyll, formerly a British freighter and which has called here several times with cargo, has passed into the hands of the Panama Steam Ship Co.,109 words
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Article151 1901-03-21 180 At the Police Court yosterday, the two Kling haw kers on trial b< fore a Court of Two Magistrates for dishonestly retaining stolen pri perty belonging to the firm of Messrs. T. L. Gosling Co., were convicted and sentenced one to a year's imprisonment and the other151 words
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Article139 1901-03-21 180 lhe hon'ble W. R. Collyer is granted twelve months leave of absence. Mr. T. H. Kershaw is appointed Acting Attorney General, Straits Settlements The hon'ble W. J. Napier has been granted mx months leave of absence. Mr. E. L Brock man is appointed Chairman of the Licensing Justices,139 words
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Article292 1901-03-21 180 Death seems to have had a down on Veterinary Surgeon out here during the last few years. News has lately been received of the death at home of Mr. W. H. Hunting, a late Veterinaiy Surgeon of Perak. A Natal paper states that the wreck of H. M. S Sybille292 words
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Article113 1901-03-21 180 The Royal Visit and Photographic Records. To the Editor. Sir, With reference to your suggestion that the Amateur Photographers should organise themselves into a body with a view of securing suitable pictorial momentos of the visit of the future King and Queen of Great Britain, I shall be glad113 words
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Article298 1901-03-21 180 The Committee of the International Arbitration and Peace Association recently forwarded to Lord Salisbury a memorial accompanied by a lengthy appendix of detailed evidence as to outrages and wanton destructi »ns by individuals and detachments of the International Forces now operating m China, and asked298 words
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Article419 1901-03-21 180 It is now practically settled that the strength of the Field Artillery m India will be largely increased m order to make the number of guns per 1,000 troops more m accord with the principles of modern war- A case of small-pox was discovered yesterday at 20 Tanglin-rd. The house419 words
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Article592 1901-03-21 180 MONDAY, MARCH 1 8,1901. Selangor exported 2 ,0 34 piculs m January J9Ol than it did m f n 1900. All the other States ZllT^ increase. a an No further cases of plague h_». curred m Singapore since the Btl bills of health are now being issued a alarm of592 words
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Article171 1901-03-21 180 The following are the scores m tli- played on Saturday between the S C U XII and the next XVI, resulting m Irawn game m favour of the XL S. C. C. Next XVI. T. G. Mansfield b Reid F. M. Elliot c Darbishire, b Reid I H. Tongue171 words
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Article2154 1901-03-21 181 pROHOUHCM) Succbss. 1 representation of this melodious jn musical romance was given own Hall on Saturday night to a n d appreciative house. oduction of musical plays m n common with most other Suez, is fraught with many [n the first place the supply g t r j2,154 words
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Article133 1901-03-21 181 The Rus-ian transport Kiev left yesterday morning for Vladivostock, after taking m about 700 tons coal m the roads. When passing the French mail Tonkin, which arrived about the same time from Saigon, both ships dipped flags, amidst much cheering. The Farfalla left the Slipway Cos. yard at133 words
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Article137 1901-03-21 181 The Sanitary Commissioner with the Government of India draws attention, m his last report, to the significant fact that, although beri-beri disease has long existed m Burma, and occurs m certain districts of Madras, no case of it has ever been recorded m the wheateating areas ot India. In137 words
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Article732 1901-03-21 181 iqoi, Championship Final. Dr. Fowlib v. J. B. Robertson, 4 Rounds. The above match was brought to a finish on Saturday, Dr. Fowlie winning eventually by 3up and 2to play. A short account of the match will interest golfers. ist round the ground on this occasion was732 words
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Article107 1901-03-21 181 Sir Henry McCallum writes to the Editor an interesting private letter, dated ist February, from Government House, St. John's, Newfoundland, m regard to his new appointment to Natal. Sir Henry will perhaps not mind this small extract being printed: "The S. V. A. will, I feel sure, be107 words
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Article83 1901-03-21 181 Mr. E. V. Carey is going for a short trip to Ceylon. Mr. T. H. Kershaw, Legal Adviser of the F. M. S., has artived at Singapore to act as Attorney General, vice Mr. W. R. Collyer gone on leave. It transpired the other day at a meeting of the83 words
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Article718 1901-03-21 182 The half yearly general meeting of the shareholders was held at the Company's Offices at noon to day. There were present Mr. T. Scott, (Chairman) Messrs. W. P. Waddell, C. Sugden, C. A. Rauch, Geo. Muir and A. von Rossing (Directors) the Hon. J. Burkinshaw,718 words
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Article80 1901-03-21 182 The final of the Championship was decide d on Saturday and refiilted m a win for Dr. Fowlie by 3 up alK 2 o;i Mr J B. Robertson on 36 holes. Dr. Fornix's ri undi were 44, 30,. 38 37 the last two played on Saturday Rg'egating80 words
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Article29 1901-03-21 182 The Hon. Sec. ul the St rat fen and Prisoner Aid bund ac^nowlr«l M s tie receipt o Sj„|r, m Mr. VV. L C ictei to. ards the Fund.29 words
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Article224 1901-03-21 182 This morning a large French transport was observed passing from west to east, under the shelter of the islands to the south of the Harbour. Subsequently she was found to have gone ashore at Pulau Sambo, and she remains ashore. She signalled her name as the Vinhlong,224 words
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129 1901-03-21 182 By Footpads m Algirrs. Algiers, Feb. Nth Last Wednesday 1 Sir Arthur Havelock, late Governor of Madras who is stopping at the Hotel Saint G< orges, Must. .phi Superieur, was walking a sh. rt distance from the hotel when he was a<ta<ked by three129 words
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Article174 1901-03-21 182 The Si'ltans 01 Puuk. and Sel.nuok TO VISIT SINGAI't'RK. (Pinang Gazette.) H. H. the Sultan ol Perak intends proceeding to Singapore to welcome T. R. H the Duke and the Duchess of Co n wall. The Sultan will be accompanied by both the Raj ill Pe rem174 words
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Article88 1901-03-21 182 Madrid, Sunday, Feb. io. By means of the wel -exploited Spanish prisoner swindle tw ii Austriaos were induced to come all the way to Madrid for the purpose of acquiiing information about certain buried treasure. Luckily, on their arrival they bad the good st nse to call88 words
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Article172 1901-03-21 182 The Russian Press just at the present time setms to be saying all kinds of nice things about Japan and the Japanese. Having arranged about Manchuria, one j >urnal says only one other thing remains, and that is a formal treaty with Japan to neutralise the Antdo-German Alliance. It apparently172 words
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Article1435 1901-03-21 182 A telegram has been received from the British Consul at Batavia stating that the Quarantine imposed by the Government of Netherlands India against arrrivals from Singapore has been removed. Quarantine at Penang against arrivals from Singapore has also been removed. A Kling milkman named Poonasamy was1,435 words
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Article585 1901-03-21 183 first Annual General Meeting of The h Kechau Gold Mining Co., Ltd., t heN r v.-tcrday at the Company's r ,A Office, Sa Change Alley, Mr. X v l rLkcr m the Chair. F v lhe notice calling the meeting and 0 f the Statutory Meeting,585 words
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Article103 1901-03-21 183 for Industrial Scholars m Me--1 peering will be opened at the t Schoof from the ist April at of Government. This is a step n K"t direction and Mr. Elcum, the Schools, who is the promoter m( w to be congratulated m Governor's approval. The infill be given103 words
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Article13 1901-03-21 183 '^kurT" P^sed through the to-dty rom East to West at 9. 30 a.m.13 words
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Article658 1901-03-21 183 The following is Directors' Report for the year ended Feb. 19th- They regret the Accounts show a larger loss than was anticipated by them at the Extraordinary Meeting recently held. Dealing with the principal causes of the unfavourable result, it should be stated that mining658 words
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Article145 1901-03-21 183 The agenda for Tuesday's meeting of Legislative Council includes a question by Mr. Bromhead Matthews as to when the building of the new Court House, Penang, will be commenced, and the following motions That it is desirable that the Government should improve the communication between Penang and Butterworth,145 words
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Article135 1901-03-21 183 ist round (18 holes). J. D. Monro beat H. C. Sells, 2 up 1 to play. Major L. Jones beat Mr. Justice Leach, w. o. Byes.— Messrs. Stratton, J. H. D. Jones, Stiven, J. C. D.Jones, Pearce, and Capt. Winter. 2nd round (18 holes). J. H. D.135 words
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Article706 1901-03-21 183 On Monday night was repeated the Musical Romance m three acts entitled At Zero/ by the strong amateur company under the management of Capt. H. 1 Wynter. The music is perhaps the best part of the show it is melodious and smoothly harmonised, but does not claim any706 words
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Article160 1901-03-21 183 There are many members of the S. C. C. who will regret greatly to hear of the accidental death, m Egypt, of that popular officer and capital cricketer, Major H. E. Hill Smith, R A. M.C of the Egyptian Army, formerly s'ationed here. This sad160 words
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Article177 1901-03-21 183 The French Government transport Vinhlong, stranded on a reef below Pulo Sambo, is as yet unmoved and shows, if anything, more forefoot over the water. The rocky bottom she is on is fortunately soft coral, though hard rock is close at hand. The vessel is making177 words
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Article107 1901-03-21 183 Good News: Monitor >t Work. Messrs. Behn Meyer Co., Agents of the Temelong Hydranlie Tin Mining Co., have received a telegram from the Manager, saying that the first monitor is now at work and works well that the prospect are encouraging and that the dumping ground also107 words
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Article67 1901-03-21 183 The first regular census taken m Ceylon was on March 26, 1 87 1 the second was on February 17, 1881 the third was on February 26, 1891, and the 4th on March I, 190 1. Here is how the population of the island and the chief67 words
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Article241 1901-03-21 183 HIS MAJESTY THE KING!" A tnend sends us these words of a new loyal and patriotic song, written by Clement Scott, the music for which has been composed by Edward St. Quentin. It is now m the press and will be published immediately I. Forget net When can Liberty Its241 words
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Article104 1901-03-21 183 The British steamer Den of Airlie, of Dundee, passed through the harbour from East to West at 9 a.m. yesterday. It is under contemplation to appoint Japanese financial agents m the principal European cities. Amended regulations are published under the Indian Arms Act, providing that, except m Presidency towns, licenses104 words
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Article3192 1901-03-21 184 (Via Ceylon. J London, March 4th. An official despatch states that De Wet was headed oil from Philippolis, and is now marching on Fauresmith. In the House of Lords, the Duke of Bedford referred to the administration of the War Office. Viscount Wolseley, m a carefully-prepared speech, condemned the3,192 words
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Advertisement53 1901-03-21 184 COLD STORAGE THE PUBLIC IS HERE AGAIN notified that the STRAITS ICI baveat their Ice Factory, M a specially constructed Cold Storage Chamber OF 200 TONS CAPACITY Temperature about fr< exing l Full particulars of terms on vn cles may be stored therein can I> from KATZ BROS., LTD« GENERAL53 words
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Article2707 1901-03-21 185 *\7 e c,T*m been received from the ent of Burma stating that the G° ver restrictions imposed at Burma c Gainst arrivals from Singapore have ports H c w S. Morren, formerly of Singaha^ joined Mr. A. S. Murray m his J business m London. R Catto,2,707 words
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Article90 1901-03-21 185 At Powell and Cos. saleroom, yesterday, tbe following properties were disposed of: Leasehold land containing an area of 7,559 square feet comprised m Leases Nos. 980 981 for 999 years, together with the Godown thereon known as No. 15 Tampenis Road, North Campong Malacca; bought by Tan90 words
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Article124 1901-03-21 185 (Hongk.nig Daily Press.) Much uneasiness prevails among the Chinese m Shanghai, who still hesitate to ship any cargo north. Hsianfu officials report that Yung Lv is the real author of the Russian agreement with China. He warned Liv Kung-yi, it is said, against protesting, lest he should spoil the124 words
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Article124 1901-03-21 185 H. N. M. S. Ceram arrived from the eastward this morning. The collier Zvir after discharging her coals at ihe P. and O. Cos. Wharf proceeded to Tanjong Pagar where bbc docked this morning. Tbe William Storrs arrived from Cebu this morning and is now at Borneo Wharf124 words
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451 1901-03-21 186 This paragraph, from a home paper, will be perused by our gallant Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General with a sad smile of wistful retrospection On the whole, the behaviour of equine participators m the recent functions has left a good deal to be desired. When a battery of451 words
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Article327 1901-03-21 186 Just before ten o'clock this morning, the French transport Vinhlong, which for the past two days has been hard and fast aground on Baranti Reef, off Pulo Sambu, was successfully floated. All day yesterday Capt. Griffin, and the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., weie hard at work with327 words
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Article64 1901-03-21 186 We learn from a Japanese contempor. ary that Japan has already spent 28 trillion yen m connection uith the Northern China campaign. This sum has been defrayed out of the fund for repairing war vessels. With the present year the monthly expenditure foots up to 2 million yen. But as64 words
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Article480 1901-03-21 186 Again I am writing you Doolan, Of a piece that is at the Town Hall, At Zero it's named, but bedad, Boy, There's no frost about it at all. I mean m regard to the acting, The singing, the costumes, the style, For indeed to find amateurs better,480 words
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Article160 1901-03-21 186 RILEY HARGREAVES CO. LTD. The following is the main part of the Directors Report, to be presented at the annual meeting en March 26th at noon.— The net profit for the year including $9,076.01 brought forward from last year, and after deducting $8,424.98 for depreciation, is $138,695. From this amount160 words
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Article153 1901-03-21 186 AT ZERO." This amusing Musical Romance was given again at the Town Hall last night by the Amateur Company under Capt. H. T. Wynter's management. The performance, all round, went with perceptibly more vigour, and the pretty music is the more appreciated on a rehearing. There was a very good153 words
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Article31 1901-03-21 186 A Chinaman was sent to prison for six weeks yesterday for offering a constable a bribe of ten cents to induce him to re, ease. a friend who was m custody31 words
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Article399 1901-03-21 186 Singapore, March /8, sqoi. Beans, Long per catty ct. 3J Do., French do. 13 Beef do. 18 Beef Steak do. 22 Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bamboo Sprouts do. 3 Blachan do. 14 Brinjals do. 2 Cabbage, Batavia do. Nil Do., China do. 12 Do., Salted do. 6399 words
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Article81 1901-03-21 186 (Corrected up to March 20.} On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/o T ,i demand ..2/0 Private credits 3 m/s 2 /<>A documents 3 m/s 2/0$ credits 6 m/s 2 /°fi France, demand 25 1£ Germany, demand 204 India, T. T i s o| Hongkong, demand dis. Yokohama, demand 1%81 words
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Article122 1901-03-21 186 (March 20.1 Jin..... $64,374 Gambier 8.750 do. Cube No. 1 13.6 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 28.7 c _o. White, (Fair L/V-s* „43 Nutmegs nos to the lb.) „56 do. (80s to the lb) H 76 Mace (Banda).... 92 Cloves (Amboina) 32 Liberian Coffee M "18.25 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair122 words
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Advertisement612 1901-03-21 186 PAID-UP CAPITAL *°N. RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) Sdver Reserve 1 oon n__« t tn.m»__ RESERVE LIABILITY OF 1 3,000 '°<» PROPRIETORS j ........4,^ Court op Dirbctoes. R. SHBWAN, Esq.-CHAItHAE Hon. J. J. Kbswicr Esq.— d HPUT v p. Hon.R. M Gbay. r t Rlru tHAIl »M. A.HAueT,Es fl t&St^H612 words
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Article242 1901-03-21 187 SOOTH AFRICA. It is rumoured that the Government will issue a war loan of fifty millions. The papers estimate the deficit m th" Budget at £64, 500,000. A special Cabinet Council held yesterday is understood to have considered important news from South Africa. Dewet has reached Senekal. Fiench242 words
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Article37 1901-03-21 187 Tbe Government proposals for the King's Civil List are based on au estimate of £570,000. 1 he proposals contemplate Royal Buckbounds m substitution for fox h< unds. Dewet's commando has been broken up37 words
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Article296 1901-03-21 187 Tbe question of tbe Manchurian Agreement still continues to engage the attentio i of the European Chancelleries. The United States Government, even without ffuial confirmation ol the [alleged] conditions, opposes He a^rtement because a s»oet independent arrangement with one Power is calculated to lead to partition. It has instructed296 words
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Article29 1901-03-21 187 The House of Lords ha^ rejected by a majority of 62 to 38 a motion of Lord Wolseley's calling for papers regarding Lord Lansdowne's allegation.29 words
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Advertisement859 1901-03-21 187 Singapore Sporting Club. B|NG RACE MEETING, 1901. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 21st May. First Racb. UaIDBI Plate.— Value $400. A Race for Hl Horses— Weight as per scale (lost.) M* id ance of Hlb. to ex-Griffins imported Straits Settlements or Native States at a price of not more ihan 3300.859 words
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Advertisement492 1901-03-21 187 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cablb Address,— Advertiser, Singapore. Tblbphonb Number.— Nu. 6i. Published at 30.3, Raffles Place, Singapore. HPHE leading English Newspaper m the x Straits Settlements Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negr Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands Indies.492 words
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Advertisement773 1901-03-21 187 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Pounders, Wharfingers, &c. "THIS Company executes Ship and Marine bngine Repairs ol all descriptions, m the most efficient manner, under the superintendence o* experienced European Shipwrights and Engineers. Graving Docks up to 500 feet m length and 21 eet773 words
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23 1901-03-21 188 The Ophir's" Voyage Begun. The Ophir, with the Duke and Duchess of York on board, has sailed.23 words
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Article53 1901-03-21 188 Social unrest m Russia is increasing. Workmen on strike have been joined by students at Moscow and have erected barricades and smashed the windows of the palace of the Grand Duke Sergius. Cossacks intervened, and now there is proclaimed a state of siege m Moscow, Khieff,53 words
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99 1901-03-21 188 A MINISTERIAL STATEMENT. WAR OFFICE AND ADMIRALTY DIFFER IN OPINION. Mr. Arnold Forster, Under-Secretary of State for the Navy, speaking m the House of Commons, said that the Admiralty was indisposed to accede to Mr. Brudrick's proposal for the transfer of the smaller coaling-stations to99 words
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Article464 1901-03-21 188 P. AND O. Per Bengal, Mar. 22.— For London. Dr. and Mrs. Kerr, Mr. H. Abrams, The Misses Mulholland, Mr. F. W. Barker, Lt. Col. Chippindall, Mrs. Finch, Mr. Nathan, Mr. Stiven, Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. O. Marks, Mrs. Rowe and three children, For Sydney.— Mr. and Mrs.464 words
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Article115 1901-03-21 188 Hongkong, 14th March, 1.35 p.m. A half battalion of the Welsh Fusiliers sails to-day for the North. The Germans have purchased the Peking Club for addition to the Legation pre mises. It is also arranged to exchange Customs property needed for the future extension of the Legation. Hongkong, 18th115 words
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Article379 1901-03-21 188 MARCH aoth, xqoi k» m Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares p 4j Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. X I Nominal. 2,000,000 414,231 iqo 87* Dl beferred. I i,Vso Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. C 10,000 I y "'S B^ 8,584 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.80 Sales. 175.000379 words
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Advertisement67 1901-03-21 188 Straits Parcel and (Shipping Agency. 4 BATTERY ROAD. OARCELS and cases received stored shipped and insured to all parts of the Globe. AGENTS FOR Messrs. Thos. Cook Son Globe Express United States Express Pitt Scott, Limited Sutton Co. Stanley Co., &c, Ac, Cash ion Delivery System or Prepayment and free67 words
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Advertisement18 1901-03-21 188 FOR SALE. A BOUT too cas-s Sulphuric Acid. Apply to D. BRANDT Co. J an 22 tu.s u.c18 words
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Miscellaneous567 1901-03-21 188 CLEARANCES. March ij. Batavibr, Brit, str., Mellor, for Cheribon. March i Kawachi Maru, Jap. str., Thompson, for Antwerp, via ports. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Banka, Bnt. str., Backhouse, for Port Dickson and Klang. Glengylb, Brit, str.,567 words
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Miscellaneous1087 1901-03-21 188 -vv.m Klaes a; d Tans Commanders Arrived r «#uj Algerine B lit. sloop, 1050 E.D.Hunt Feb. 23 Penang Uneeriaii Ceram Dut. 340 Pool Mar. 19 Rhio Roe* V'mblong Fr. 3288 Campion Mar. 2O Toulon Saigon Mir JtOer Vessel** Fiaes Tons Matters Arrived From Consignees Po! Awn Maru Jap. 3912 Trennt1,087 words
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