The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 30 May 1901
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1901-05-30 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIR D SERIES THURSDAY, MAY 30th 1901 No. 72:219 words
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Article197 1901-05-30 1 4 kisha, 329 imrock JJ, 329 329 1 Docet 330 33° I i risons, 330 Relief, 334 n Cup, 334 football, 335 totball, 341 334 1 339 monic Society, 330 *****6 Spring Meeting, 337,338,339 he Racing, on, il lour, 331 331 1 the Polo Club, 332 333 v R197 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article137 1901-05-30 1 On the 22nd instant the wife of p. t. Kinder of a son. On the 23rd instant at Baada, Talk* Bbattfc. ihe wile ol J. S. Robert-son of a daughter. At Kuala Lumpur, on Tt ursday, 23rd May the wife of O. J. HIOHBT, of a daughter. ut.—At Singapore,137 words
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Article15 1901-05-30 1 A,? IBr,.V.~ At Raub on ,Bth Ma y» Frederick Albert liibby, aged 30 years.15 words
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Article256 1901-05-30 1 The mail from Europe arrived by the M.M. Sydney) on Tuesday evening, with London advices up to the 3rd ult. She will be followed by the P. O. Chusan on Friday night. This mail leaves by the P. and O. Bengal to-morrow, and the following one by the256 words
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Article, Illustration573 1901-05-30 1 Hereihai. the Prett thr People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbe ibed by gain Here patriot Truth her g lorious precept* draw. tm Rallgioo. Loyalty, and Law. A consideratiou of the general system of public hackney carriages and their fare-tables, thows that573 words
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428 1901-05-30 1 The Accident to Shamrock II." (May 24th.) It is rather disheartening, for the prospects of a British win m the America Cup contest, to see the repeated bad luck of Sir Thomas Liptons new yacht. Shamrock 11. whose launch from Denny's Yard at Dumbarton was surrounded with so much eclat428 words
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Article315 1901-05-30 1 Of building of warships, as of making of books, there is no end: foitunately for Britain. We have already heard that three fine iS.ooo ton battleships are to be laid down, and it is only a pity that between that design and its realisation so long a315 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement99 1901-05-30 1 SPECIAL OFFER. T make room for a new shipment of Pianos, to arrive shortly, Je undermentioned SECOND UND PIANOS (m good con--31l 'on are offered at reduced Prices for GASH or on the Hire -rcha-e system. 510 400 r <l and Collard 44s Rooia I, R 375 U 375 do99 words
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Advertisement139 1901-05-30 1 M L Oeorge Lavs, m.k a.j.m.m. 5 Battery Bori, Singapore, having had 17 years mining experiei cc m the Ea»t is now open to examine and repo-t on or survey raining properties, or wrwry minerals ..nd moials at short notice. Terms reasonable. May 28 25%6 W. Dallan~ Australian Horse Repository139 words
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Article527 1901-05-30 2 > I i another example, a quarter of a century old, is provided m a letter of Commander H. M. Shore, r. n. which quotes a telegram despatched m 8 75 from St Petersborg to a London paper by its cones. pondent at the Russian capital. It shows527 words
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516 1901-05-30 2 Experientia Non Docet." (May 28th.) THAT "there is nothing new under the sun," a d that history repeats itself.'* are the tritest of savings. Vet nothing i> more remarkabl- than the happy-go-lucky way m which the experience that events should teach is forgotten, and casual-minded humanity has to start picking516 words
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1156 1901-05-30 2 Coaling-Station Garrisons. (May 29th.) In regard to the published views, even oi the average military expert, on the question of the transfer of minor coalingstation garrisons to the Admiralty there is evidence of a lack of exactitude m appreciation of the facts, and with that a certain lack of logical1,156 words
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Article186 1901-05-30 2 FURTHER information vate source tending to th< before the year is out I try battalion will he st pore. That will, aim i 2nd Battalion Koya! Welsh t Hongkong, ft is battalion has its leave Hongkung early in j that even the lug already printed. N will186 words
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Article94 1901-05-30 2 About 200 Municipal ca I befoic Mr. Biockman at the Court I The charge against H I committing murder in SeUngor I drawn, no evidence being avai/abte. fl Ah Loh was sentenced to thr I imprisonment fur having in I twenty-eight catti< s of lead. A Chinese woman,94 words
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Article78 1901-05-30 2 Present member^ and g ladies who may desire to beet scribing members but have not y"municated their Dames to the may receive member's ticket tickets from the Secretary, Ollifte, at the Teutonia O ib, at I cal Evening to be held on June ist, at p.m. ft78 words
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Article113 1901-05-30 2 A story of a remark .nl- f the arrival at Plymouth t burg- American line ste.v te New York. Amon^ 1 i M. Sawyer, a New V W man's wife left New Y f 17, by the White Star lim On the same afternoon M113 words
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Article31 1901-05-30 2 The annual publi< n man's Christian Temp held on Thursday eveni in the Methodist Scl Tomlinton will take th; r will b, given by Miss Bl public are inviti-i! to attend31 words
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Article825 1901-05-30 3 I RBYtfOLDS-BA-U., IN THE v QuBEN." I he commercial capital of the Straits ie 'as well as its seat of Government, is I north of the island of Singapore, for S bears the same relation to the island B as Victoria does to the island of 8 The sland825 words
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Article751 1901-05-30 3 Regarding the voyage ot the St. George from Singapore to Australia one account says H In crossing the Equator some amusement was provided by the observance of the old customs peculiar to that geographical position. Father Neptune, rough shaving and the usual practical jokes were duly enjoyed.751 words
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Article1512 1901-05-30 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, May 1 1. —The Porte has sent a third Note to the Ambassadors peremptorily <'. nanding the suppression of the Foreign Post O:: s. This also has been returned to the Porte, thu., i reating a partial cessation of offical relations between the Embassies and the1,512 words
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Article232 1901-05-30 3 A Tokyo telegram of the 6th inst. to the Asahi says that, progress m connection with the Korean loan affair is now reported to be slow. The contract, as before the Japanese Government, is understood to be very incomplete with regard to the security for the loan, and it232 words
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Article630 1901-05-30 4 m The 11. M. steamer Sydney, with the outward French mail of the 3rd May, is due here on Whit Monday, from Marseilles, as she was to leave Colombo yesterday. We hear a report (says a Shanghai contemporary) that the Germans were willing to take over630 words
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Article95 1901-05-30 4 Tne Shire liner Denbighshire from Kuchinotzu arrived yesterday with a cargo of about 5.000 tons Japan Coal for this port The Russian Vclunteer steamer Tamboz, I omeward bound, arrived from Port Arthur yesterday atiernoon The steamer Hpathburn with general trgo irom New York, is now at f anjonoPagar95 words
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Article740 1901-05-30 4 A Ci ever Galloway Girl. The name of Ebenezer Black M was for the last thirty or forty years a household word m Galloway as that of the Fiscal of the historic old Royal Burgh of Wigtown. There may be Galloway men m the Far East who740 words
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Article227 1901-05-30 4 By way of supplement to our remarks yesterday on this deceased officer a home paper has this interesting reference to the late Sir William Sir William Crossman never rose to be Inspect-or-General of Fortifications, but he held nearlyall but the highest of the engineering appointments. He was227 words
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Correspondence.
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Article266 1901-05-30 4 Te TBI F DITOR. Sir,— There must be many m Singapore who like myself would be willing to take much trouble to secure such a desirable end as the registration of servants. In what way can we, the public, stir up those m power Who are the266 words
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670 1901-05-30 4 A Novkl Claim to Fame. Raised thr Greatest Smbll." The Hampshire Telegraph of the 20th of April contains a peculiarly weird portrait of Sir H my McCallum it might have been Dr. Oyds but lor the Colonial uni--1 rm accompanying an account of the banquet670 words
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Article273 1901-05-30 4 (Capital.) In consequence of the rise m th some time ago, the passenger fare,! and England were raised by ten er it be too much to ask that the I \Z should now take the matter into^ with a view of seeing if the arrived when this273 words
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Article162 1901-05-30 4 Lord Londonderry nu le a vei ing speech at Bristol th Post Office. He pointi cellors of the Exchequer I hundred years had Ottke for revenue. Ii the i were to be spent m maki munication cheaper, the taxp have to make good the deficit m s< way.162 words
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177 1901-05-30 4 Singapore 24U lo mi ErnoL Free Pr* Dear Sir,— l shall feel obliged il kindly publish a copy of the cm ter which I have received from t of Roxburghe, for the benet.t 0 f bers of the Polo Club who kindl ponies177 words
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Article1167 1901-05-30 5 T HE TRAIL OF THE BOOK-WORM. Rati h 01 Nbw Novbls. I her preface to A Viziers Daughter 0 f the Hazara War Mrs. Lilias niton, M i), tells us that she has been el by her friends to turn her experi50 f Afghanistan to literary account. t Physician to1,167 words
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Article201 1901-05-30 5 rhe Malay Mail -ays We are sorry to say Mr. Groom is worse to 'ay (20 inst.) Sergt. Go-er, late of t c King's Own, is to be offeied the Secretaryship of the Selangor Club. lhe Perak detachment of the Guides are coming here for moh lization purposes201 words
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Article211 1901-05-30 5 According to Engineering," Japan requires a railway system ot more than 7,000 miles, The first railway was completed m 1872, between Tokyo and Yokohama, a length of about lS miles, and thereafter progress was slow, for by 18S1 there was only about 100 miles of railway m211 words
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Article863 1901-05-30 5 MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. Ordinary Meeting, Wednesday, MAY 22ND, 1901. Present.— Mr. J. O. Anthonisz (President) and Messrs. W. A. Cuscaden, F. E. jago, T. Sohst, W. Evans, A. Barker, A. Moses, Wee Thiam Tew, Choa Giang Thye and Lee Choon Guan. Minutbs. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. Bills.863 words
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Article737 1901-05-30 5 The hospital ship Givalior passed the Umta, bound from Hongkong to India with a part of the ist Bengal Cavalry, the day before her arrival at Singapore. A telegram has been received from the Resident-General stating that no further cases of plague have occurred at Kuala737 words
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Article111 1901-05-30 6 14 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by qonest pastimes, playe at cbesse, the astronomer s game, and the philosopher's game, which whet tee thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts nw body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the 11 Chess Editor,111 words
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Article, Illustration48 1901-05-30 6 By R. K. T., Hongkong. V (From the China Mail." J Black (7 pieces). (White to play and mate m three moves. We are able this week to give an original problem by a Hongkong composer, lt is not difficult, and has some pretty variations.48 words
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Article196 1901-05-30 6 Ilayed 2 admissible fundamental variation <night's game, though not generally ng move. Bx B would seem more nothing better. White now makes lis opporl unities. ?uld have prolonged the game some'ealand championship was won by he inventor of the Forsyth notation, own problemist, Karl Behting, lately c m196 words
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Article56 1901-05-30 6 L r Tr Programme of the annual meeting Ik 2* the Selangor Turf Club is published I here ls to be three days racing first-day ft Tuesday, July 2nd and on Thursday, 4 th W^ m m W and Saturday, 6th. Seven events for each r day. fcntnes close at56 words
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Article587 1901-05-30 6 Final Tie. The following is a condensed account of the replayed final at Burnden Park, Bolton, on the 27th April, the contesting teams being the "Tottenham Hotspurs" and the Sheffield United During the morning the weather proved cold and windy, but no rain fell until within about587 words
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Article130 1901-05-30 6 THE STRANDED SOBRAON." It has now been definitely decided (says the Daily Press) to abandon the salvage operations on the wrecked liner, and the ship, including machinery and the remainder of her cargo, will be put up for sale as she lies. This step is made imperative by the change130 words
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Article200 1901-05-30 6 A tragic occurrence marred the conclusion of an eloquent sermon preached m the Cathedral of Nantes on Sunday. According to Dalziel's Paris correspondent, the preacher delivered a discourse on death, and spoke with especial emphasis on;the dangers of sudden death. He warned his hearers to200 words
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Article730 1901-05-30 6 SATURDAY, MAY 25, 190 1. No further cases of plague (yesterday) have been reported from Kuala Lumpor. Members of the Philharmonic Choir are reminded that the hour of meeting on Tuesday is 5.15 p.m. The S. C. C. have arranged a wholeday cricket-match on Monday between the S.C C. XL730 words
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Article62 1901-05-30 6 We regret to hear th--t \I r q, bert Groom died st Kwai', I *'<• Wednesday last. He had Vf? 1 bad health of many years of con, He was admitted to the Straits P January 1886, but has been' Ik practising m Malacca62 words
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Article75 1901-05-30 6 A party consisting of His HighniMaharajah of Kolhapur, the Political A and Mrs.Scaly, the Chief of K^ others, have had a most successful expedition m the Kolhapur ivn e les bag consisted of one tiger, one bear panther, one gaur, and several other sm a i animals75 words
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Article77 1901-05-30 6 The French transport C r from Saigon yesterday at 5 p m lod 5? this morning immediately after coalin Tanjong Pagar. The Austrian steamer Gisela frumHon kong arrived yesterday evening flying^ quaiantine signal and anchoied out The German mail Sachsen left for C about noon yesterday. This morning77 words
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Article84 1901-05-30 6 A match was played yesterday bet! an eleven captained by G. A. R. Glennie and one captained by E. F. H. Edlin. resulting m a dra .v. The Doctor closed his innings with seven wickets down for 121 runs, of which Major Sutton contributed 25 and J. G. Mactaggart84 words
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Article117 1901-05-30 6 Last night's performance which w aside as a complimentary benefit to tht worthy proprietress Madame HurmstotLove, fully maintained the enviable reputation this sterling show has earned ior \ts*\i here. There was again a large auditnce and H. E. Sir Frank Swettenham and a party from Government House werpresent.117 words
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Article62 1901-05-30 6 The outward German Mail Sa arrived at Borneo Wharf at 5 p.m. orday. The two Japanese cruisers will leave early next week. Some repairs <r present being done to the Ifath her engine department The small oil carrier Suez left X Harbour for Pulo Bukom yesterday. The two62 words
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Article207 1901-05-30 6 A Chemulpo correspondent writes thus Mercury on the 24th Russian Advisbr at Forbiun On I am credibly assured that a Russian has engaged as adviser at the Foreign < MfiCft a 1 this is really the case a great deal may the appointment. It wonld be no joke ior207 words
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Article1026 1901-05-30 7 mguni homines nostri est farrago libelii. Juvenal. n w book on Nigeria has a good riant an d a fact, at that) of an old story. missionary service was held m England to raise funds. On returning from the a small boy asked his mother if1,026 words
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Article126 1901-05-30 7 THE BIBLE AS A TELEGRAPHIC CODE. Professor Peterson, who has just assumed the Ormond Chair of Music at Melbourne University, tells a good story with reference to his appointment. The retirement of Professor Marshall Hall and the election of his s iccessor caused much controversy m Mc lbourne, and Professor126 words
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Article413 1901-05-30 7 The Chief Engineer writes thus to the Directors dated 20th April The transport from Tabarmah to Lebong Donok has, on account of bad weather come almost to a standstill, and I was obliged to send coolies to bring up food and cyanide for daily use. Through413 words
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Article1517 1901-05-30 7 THE COALING STATIONS QUESTION. [By a Military Correspondent. l The War Office view is that the time has come for the smaller coaling stations to be taken over by the Admiralty. The subject requires a great deal of examination, and the First Lord of the Admiralty has not yet seen1,517 words
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Article440 1901-05-30 7 The following letter from An old Rugbeian" to the London Sportsman throws rather a lurid light on the school football m the days of our old friend Tom Brown M As I daresay few men are alive who remember football at Rugby m Dr. Arnold's time, may440 words
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Article676 1901-05-30 8 There are prospects ot some good racing on June 20th, 22nd and 24th. Lady Pat. who distinguished herself last year, bids fa ir to maintain her reputation. Margy and Dma will run against her again this year. Nita and Ah Lan are also m tra ning, the former giving676 words
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Article190 1901-05-30 8 By the courtesy of Mr. Grigor Taylor, ot the E. Ex. Telegraph Company, we learn that the Volcano Kloet, m Java, has been m eruption during the night. The inhabitants of Blitar and the surrounding districts iled to Toeloengagoeng. No lives are reported lost. Three heavy reports were heard m190 words
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Article763 1901-05-30 8 Striking Portrait by M. Benjamin Constant. (Daily Telegraph Correspondent.) Pairs, Sunday Night C2Bth>. I have just h.id a very interesting conversation with M. Benjamin Constant, whose portrait of Queen Victoria will be the subject of general admiration at the Royal Academy Exhibition m a few days. The great763 words
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Article201 1901-05-30 8 According to the Cork Examiner, there is a probability that before long golfers will imitate the billard player by applying chalk to their clubs befoie driving. This precaution, it is said, effectually safeguards what is known as slicing," which frequently occurs when a golfer is taking a long drive. China201 words
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Article52 1901-05-30 8 An order has been made by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government m Council prohibiting Chinese coolie immigration into the Straits Settlements by any vessel leaving or calling at Hongkong after the 29th inst. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York have left Melbourne52 words
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Article696 1901-05-30 8 The Banvard's Vaudeville Co., m connection with Madame Bell, claiming to be the original "White Mahatma," open for a short season at the Town Hall on Saturday evening next, June rst. A further appointment has just been made to the educational staff m Bangkok by the engagement of another Englishman.696 words
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Article106 1901-05-30 8 This capital entertainment wa another crowded tent on S-, hit last night, when some features were presented It invidious to pick out any indivi^ bers of the Company f or mendat.on, as one and al! took the? with ability. A great attaction of the Pr( was of course106 words
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Article229 1901-05-30 8 Who is Jim Wai Reuter's announcement tl at 'Ji of Tientsin, has b< en aw; a q, nionship of the Most 1 of St. Michael and St. satisfy the good people interesting themselv s in I worrying the m« ml m the House of Commons. mon consent229 words
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Article99 1901-05-30 8 Fhe Homeward French mail arrived from Europe at 6 a.m. on and left at 6 p.m. the same day The M. M. s.s. La Seyne, a with the outward FVench mail m from Batavia on Sunday morn now at Borneo Wharf. The Akbar (late P and <> expected99 words
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Article268 1901-05-30 8 Doing Good Wosk In his account of the doings of the A Abyssinian Expedition, the special coirt-ponden: of the Times writing from Berbers has the following eulogy on Mr. (teyser's work Africa.— Mr. Ke.ser, His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Zaila, has recently achieved a diplomatic success which is268 words
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Article7533 1901-05-30 9 spring mketing, 1901. Pay Tuesday, May 2ist. -C. Sugdcn, Esq., Chairman; H. q., H. Fort, Ksq., j. Graham, ■''t, Ksq., Col. Oakes, r.a., G. s "Judge. C. Sugden, Esq.; Asst. per, A. G. Wright, Esq. H. Fort, Esq.; Starter, D. D. Clerks of the Scales, W.E. Hooper,7,533 words
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Article324 1901-05-30 11 The following ran and were not placed Tim, Mars, The Afghan, 4; Keuchhusten, Bangsawan, Ethel, Head or Tail, Thusnelda, The Chevalier, I Firestick, 3 Flyaway, Brobdignag, Skylark, Cutaway, Alice, Volunteer, Wylie, Stealaway, 2 Romeo, Rathfeigh, 1. The following ran horses which were unplaced:— Mackie, 7 Nicolls,324 words
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Article317 1901-05-30 11 Mr. Hall Came, who recently visited Morocco, tells a story of Mulai Hassan and of our late Minister to his Court Sir William Kirby Green which is at least dramatic. Before Sir William went up on his last mission to Morocco city he had had a stroke317 words
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Article77 1901-05-30 11 The total number of deaths for Singapore for the week ended May 18th is 205 a ratio per millt of 43.22. Fever is very prevalent now and 56 out of the total fatalities were due to this cause. Commander W. C. Pakenham has taken over command of H. M. S.77 words
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Article88 1901-05-30 11 The Malay Mail (25th) says Up to date there have.been r^'v three plague cases, two at the'Distrie ospital and one m Ampang Road. A cw,s<er at the Hospital and a Tamil m Ampang Koad have died. The third case— a Chinese attendant at the Hospital—88 words
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Article250 1901-05-30 11 It is said Andrew Carnegie will retire from active business life with an income of at least $10,000,000 a year. A few comparisons (says an American paper) may be helpful m an effort to realize what these figures mean. At an average rate of wages paid to250 words
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Article93 1901-05-30 11 A whele day match was played on the Esplanade yesterday, when the S. C. C engaged the next XVL, who came out the winners by 15 runs. The Majority scored 83 runs, of which Coulcher contributed 19, Pritchard 18, J. Rainnie 13 not out, and G. F. Evans 993 words
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Article80 1901-05-30 11 m m <■ It is reported that a mandate has been given by the Powers for the French fleet to force the passage of the Dardanelles if the Porte refuses to return to the status quo ante m the matter ol the foreign post-officer. rhe S.V. R. team fired for80 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement474 1901-05-30 11 f-TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000 000 RESERVE FUND.— #10,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 7 Silver Reserve 3,000,000 i 513 000 oo RESERVE LIABILITY OF > PROPRIETORS j •••—...510,000,000 Court of Directors. R. Shewan, Esq.— Chairman. v, J' J* Kesw, cXi Esq.— Deputy Chairman. M. E. Tom kins, Esq.474 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous387 1901-05-30 11 MARKET PRICE LIST. Singapore, May 20, igoi. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Do., French do. 13 Beef do. 25 BeefSteak do. 25 Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bamboo Sprouts do. 2 Blachan do. 13 Cabbage, Batavia do. 12 Do., China do. Nil Do., Salted do. 5 Carrots, Imported do. I*B387 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement841 1901-05-30 12 Selangor Tuif Club. Programme of Annual Meeting, 1901, July 2nd. 4th a?id 6th. FIRST DAY Race I. The Maiden Plate.— Value $250. A race for maiden horses; weight per scale, lost. an allowance of I4lbs, for all hoises imported into the Straits Settlements aid Native States as griffins, at a841 words
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Advertisement704 1901-05-30 12 Batu Kawan Sugai Cultivation Co., Limited. Incorporated under the Companies Ordinances of Hongkong. CAPITAL §400.000 In 8,000 Shares of $50 each. Payable on Thursday, 30th May, 100 5,000 Shares have been privately sut scribed, and the balance 3,000 Share: are now offered to the Public. DIRECTORS. Francis Maitland, E^q., (Messrs.704 words
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Advertisement269 1901-05-30 12 r "White Horse To be obtained from Messrs. CHIN HOA HONG Co YONG LEX SENG Co. GHEE SOON Co. AGENTS GUTHRE ana Co. Gompania General de ie it 9 The Finest Brand of Cigars s From this Celebr ated Factory. n c Comprising g Incomparables Imperiales, Reg: Ai.l Lopez, Perfectos,269 words
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Advertisement522 1901-05-30 12 The Singapore FreTp^ M ND Mercant.le Adv e .ti ser Telephone Numbe R N(j fj Pu bhshed at 30-3,_Raffle s Plate Si THE leading English. Wewsr,^. Straits Settlements fX Federated Native States of' p,J gor, Sungei Ujon,,, P ahan Sembiu,, Briti .h North BorneoNe.her.ar.ds Indie,. Java and Also vudely circulated522 words
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Article620 1901-05-30 13 The P. and O. S.S. Bengal, with the mails for Europe, will leave at 8 a.m. on Friday, the3 istinst. Harm-ton s Circus give their farewell performance to-ni^ht, when an excellent programme may be relied upon. I-> ensohn. of Messrs. Boustead X Co.- left yesterday by620 words
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68 1901-05-30 13 It is understood that a considerable theft of notes, amounting to $270,000, has taken place at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank some time between Saturday and Tuesday morning. The notes must have been removed from the strong-room of the Bank. A thorough68 words
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Article108 1901-05-30 13 The extra M.M. steamer Dcrdognc, from Saigon, arrived at Borneo Wharf this morning, and will load for Marseilles. The Colonial steamer Sea Belle left the roads this morning and went to the wharf ior coals. The steamer City of Calcutta is now m dock at Keppei Harbour. The108 words
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Article545 1901-05-30 13 S. C.C. 9. S. V. R. A match between teams representing the above was played last night on the Cricket Club Ground. During the first half the S. C. C. did all the scoring. Penny heading a very lucky goal a ler about fifteen minutes pay. Just before545 words
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Article2336 1901-05-30 13 (Via Ceylon.) London, May 15th.— Lord Rosebery, speaking at the London University, referred to the optimism existing m high quarters regarding the war, and said that he wished the testimony regarding the same was unanimous. He dwelt on the keen commercial struggle to take place m the coming century.2,336 words
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Article190 1901-05-30 14 Mr. Napier will have been glad to see this, from the Law Journal, while at home. He can talk over his M Crown Colony" suggestion with Sir Winfield Bonser who has also reached England by this time. At any rate it is pleasing to see that190 words
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Article53 1901-05-30 14 A telegram has been received by the Commandant S. V. C. from Captain Adams that the Penang Volunteers shoot for the Bromhead Matthews Shield to-morrow 1 1 hursday) morning. The revelations ol the census have led the American authorities to consider the question of overcrowding m Manila, particularly m the53 words
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Article74 1901-05-30 14 (Corrected up TO May 29.) On London Bank 4 m/s 2/o£ lf demand lI JS Private credits 3 m/s 2Jo{ documents 3 m/s 2 /°A credits 6 m/s 2/ot France, demand 249^ Germany, demand 202^ India, T. T 149 Hongkong, demand i%dis Yokohama, demand.. 2% pra. JAVA, demand 119,}74 words
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Article113 1901-05-30 14 (May 29 lm $7375 Gambier 9-17* do. Cube No. I 13.87 Pepper, ..Mack (ordinary Spore) 29.50 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 46. Nutmegs nos to the lb.) 54 do. (80s to the lb) 6# Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) '>a Liberian Coffee 17*50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality 6. do.113 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement452 1901-05-30 14 O Offict. Telegraph St. JEK Wharves. Keppei Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1901452 words
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Advertisement672 1901-05-30 14 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE HAMBURG. s\ It yf TV ;k >. i V IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. The fast and well-known Mail-steamers of these lines will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. 1901 1901. Kiautschou June 6 Preussen June 3 Bayern June 20 Hamburg June 18672 words
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Advertisement624 1901-05-30 14 Norddeutscher Lloyd, BreaeT KUESTEN LINIEN. m\tt*^\is&\^\ m/ Steamers of the Coast Fleet. Tons n.r. y Sandakan 1374 Pitsanulok Ss Kohsichang 1291 Rajaburi U H Paknam 12*3 Chow Tai U Tanglm 1280 Wong Kot lII Bangkok 1237 Keong Wai U| S r *t 122^ Devaivongu ll, S Singora 1 123 Chow624 words
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Advertisement133 1901-05-30 15 iprtfrUUIIBW |j E SAUCE. V BY SPECIAL WARRANT gtjSjSlt QUEEN **fc4 CELEBRATED^OILMAN'S STORES. '^A^^^y'-'^mV^m 9 -'im^^'*^^!SSrSmSKmlw 9^ *W* Atl n*r^m'm!mm^^ t^mm^:^^m*^mmmm^^Smit.^ "-V»?v W Aeratfd Watfrs WfiS*t :^\K\rk _^i_^l_^l_^i_^i_^i_^i_M^ ■i.^i.^i.U.-..^ of Japan! I mW TOILET WATER I Jgjffior Appreciated for its delicate perfume and the feeling of comfort j (REGISTER RIGAUD133 words
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Advertisement247 1901-05-30 15 Wf. have just Received a Shipment SEAL of NORTH CAROLINA PLUG CUT TOBACCO. The best pipe Tobacco. Seal of North Carolina Plug Cut Tobacco is packed m patent air-tight Vacuum 4 oz. tin-. m two strengths, Mild and Medium. THERE IS NO BETTER SMOKE THAN Seal of North Carolina Plug247 words
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Advertisement438 1901-05-30 15 NIPPON YUSEN~ KAISHA. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd.) pa A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is maintamed between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contracs with the Imperial Japanese Government. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for438 words
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Article107 1901-05-30 16 THE CHINESE INDEMNITY. The Marquess of Lansdowne, Secretary of State Cor Foreign Affairs, has suggested to the Powers a plan whereby China may pay the Indemnity by bonds representing each Power's share of certain revenues which will be ear-marked for paymeut. The bonds would be payable by a107 words
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Article108 1901-05-30 16 Kruitzinger, with 200 men, has reappeared m Cape territory. This fresh invasion is due to the continued British harrying movements m the Three hundred Boer prisoners have sailed for Bermuda. Nothing is known of De Wet's movemeats. A superior force of Boers attacked a convoy between Ventersdorp and108 words
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Article80 1901-05-30 16 Lord Lansdowne stated m the House of Lords that the Government were determined to insist on reparation for the conduct of Turkish officials m regard to the foreign post-offices. H. M. S. battleship Cesar and Empress of India, and the cruiser Gladiator have been ordered80 words
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NARROW ESCAPE OF THE KING.
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Article87 1901-05-30 16 ACCIDENT TO SHAMROCK II." While the King and Sir Thomas Lipton were on board the yacht Shamrock 11. for a tri.d trip on the Solent a sudden squall caught the yacht and snapped the bowsprit. Immediately the topmast and the steel nainmast, weighing a couple of tons, collapsed and fell87 words
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Article21 1901-05-30 16 The Khedive of Egypt has pardoaed Arabi Pasha and Mustaphy Fehmi Pasha, (at present resident as state prisoners m Ceylon).21 words
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Article20 1901-05-30 16 The Budget has been read a second time m the House of Commons by 236 to 132 votes.20 words
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Article15 1901-05-30 16 The Admiralty has decided to build fast cruisers of the Monmouth type.15 words
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Article34 1901-05-30 16 Mr. Brodrick stated (m reply to a question) that despite the demands of the war there was now a far larger stock of reserve ammunition than at the outbreak of hosti lities.34 words
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Article27 1901-05-30 16 There has been serious rioting at St Petersburg. Two charges made by mounted gendarmes were repulsed by the mob, and si> gendarmes were killed.27 words
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Article46 1901-05-30 16 On returning to England Sir Alfred Milner was welcomed at Waterloo station by Lord Salisbury and Mr. Chamberlain who drove with him to Marlborough House to see the King. The King, at the interview conferred upon Sir Alfred a peerage of the realm.46 words
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Article13 1901-05-30 16 The new Russian loan has been largely covered at Paris.13 words
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Article28 1901-05-30 16 The New York Yacht Club has agreed to Sir Thomas Lipton's request to postpone the race for the America Cup till the 21st September.28 words
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Article23 1901-05-30 16 Orders have also been given for the withdrawal of Count Waldersee, and the reduction of the German expeditionary Corps m China.23 words
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Article40 1901-05-30 16 Latest rumours from Aden are to th: effect chat the Mad Mullah has formed aa alliance with the Mijertain tribe, who are amply supplied with rifles and ammunition. He will thus have 80,000 men available. Severe lighting is anticipated.40 words
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Article20 1901-05-30 16 I I Hitherto there have been 666 plague I cases and 308 deaths at Cape Town.20 words
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Article32 1901-05-30 16 The Emperor of China has ordered his agents at Peking to prepare his palaces for the occupation of the Court as soon is thr Allied troops depart from Peking.32 words
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Article17 1901-05-30 16 The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York have landed at Sydney (from Bris-17 words
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Article38 1901-05-30 16 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Honj^kon^, 25th May. The German hospital ship Gera has been ordered to Taku to embark Count Waldersee and his Ileadquarters-staA. The rumours that Count Waldersee is returning to Germany are contradicted38 words
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Article30 1901-05-30 16 Mr. Thomas Meek, optician, hadjbeen attacked by plague. There were 30 cases of plague yesterday. The plague cases at Hongkong last week amounted to 200. 9mwmmmmmm »»mm.30 words
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Article44 1901-05-30 16 Hongkong, May 28th. Fighting between Boxers and Chinese regulars, Germans, and French continues to the south of Paotingfu. As the instance of Count von Buelow the Emperor of Germany has ordered the return home of the German squadron from China.44 words
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Article15 1901-05-30 16 The withdrawal of the German troops from China commences early m June.15 words
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46 1901-05-30 16 THE SALVAGE OF THE S.S. "MUNCHEN." The Munchcn. (which was wrecked a short time ago near Yap m the Caroline Islands) is now successfully salved. The vessel left for Hongkong on May 15th, tOAred by the s.s. Natuna, and ac I companied by the s.s. Wong-Koi.46 words
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Article239 1901-05-30 16 xJ^v y 22 ;T Per S?PP h o i Mr. N. Walsh, Dr. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson. Per Ophir Mr. Z. L. Gricherit,' Mr. and Mrs. Hogerlmde. KM_r£ ant x?r 1r A and Mrs h Peel Nelson and child, Mrs. W F. Gary, Mr. Rea, Mr. Boyd.239 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1046 1901-05-30 16 SHARE LIST, MAY 29th, 1901 Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. JLi Nominal. £4 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers. $5 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. 100 $100 7 Fraser and Neave Ltd. $87 Sales. $50 10 for year Hor.gkon^ and Shanghai Bank $602.501,046 words
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Miscellaneous300 1901-05-30 16 Poh Ann, Brit., Robertson, for Port Dicksoftand Klang. Ching Wo, Brit., Evans, for Seattle, < nm and Japan. I Nienhuys, Dut., Potjewryd, for Banjermassin. Sri Tringganu, Dut., Nacodah, tor Bengkakfl and Bagan. Gisela, Aus., Mosca, for Penang and Rangoon. Sri Pontianak, Dut., De Wyn, tor Pint ma*. Java, Brit., Gordon,300 words
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