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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1901-06-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDiTION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 30th j l9Ol No. 72519 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article32 1901-06-20 1 On the 14th June, 1901, at Woolsthorpe Mt. Sophia, the wife of Rev. J. R. Dbnves, of a son. At St. Gall, Switzerland, the wife of C. BRUDBRBR, of a daughter.32 words
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Article25 1901-06-20 1 At Kobe, on Monday morning, the 10th June, Andrew Fergus Williamson, of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, and Gourock, Scotland.25 words
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Article, Illustration345 1901-06-20 1 (June 13th.) A letter signed by many residents of Rangoon has been forwarded to the vicepresident of that Municipality on the question of hackney-carriage reform. One of the requirements m the memorial is that all drivers should be licensed as to efficiency. Each liceiue should have the photograph345 words
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Article259 1901-06-20 1 A writer m the Malay Mail, adverting to the advent of that time, bound to come eventually, when the alluvial tin deposits shall have been exhausted, warns the Government that it is already its duty to provide for the future by forming a distinct agricultural policy,259 words
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Article299 1901-06-20 1 There has been far too much of the kidglove and bread-and-jam treatment of Boer treachery m the present campaign. We do not rt fer to the men m the field, who have always remained as open antagonists to our troops. There is no fault to find299 words
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Article291 1901-06-20 1 (June 14th.) Although somewhat late m making up its mind on the subject, the Times has at last delivered its opinion on Mr. Brodrick's proposal to make over the minor coaling-stations to the Admiralty. Therefore this opinion, which is quoted m full elsewhere, has all the291 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement364 1901-06-20 1 CONTENTS. 1 Agriculture, 377 •>77 station Garrisons, ipa at Shanghai, 378 Adventure, 378 Parasites, 37S md Mosquitoes. 378 Swettenham, 379 v d Shanghai Bank Theft, Rik sha P :':er, 379i386 g Cup. gg6 381,300 381 rts, 385 Sports, 386 386 M illar up, 386 Polo, 356 inrw Banvard Benefit C364 words
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Advertisement46 1901-06-20 1 Compania General de Tabacos The Finest Brand of Cigars. LFrom this Celebrated Fact ory, Comprising Incomparables, Imperiales, Reg: nt: Lopez, Perfectos, Brevas, Bouquets Royal Culebras, Princesas, &c. May now be obtained at moderate prices. SOLE IMPORTERS Messrs. GOSLING Go. 4 BATTERY ROAD. May 1 1 stuth46 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous454 1901-06-20 1 THE WEEK. The homeward mail of May 24th arrived by the P. O. Sunda on Sunday, followed to-day by the N. D. L. Baycrn with dates up to May 27th. The next outward mail is due by the M. M. Annam on Monday. The last homeward mails on Monday, left454 words
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Article404 1901-06-20 2 WHEN the talk was of spheres of influen c m China futile talk it was, too the Cele^ia! Empire, or a good deal ot it, was pictorially apportioned out amongst the Powers who professed to be especially interested m China. Germany had her venture at Kiaochau,404 words
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Article907 1901-06-20 2 StJN Vat Sr\ first became known to the British Public when he was entrapped at the Chinese Legation m London He was almost on the point of being shippeito China as "goods," m a big box, when through the mediation of Lord Salisbury he was >et907 words
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Article1148 1901-06-20 2 (June 18th.) LORD HALSBURY, speaking at the 3Sth anniversary festival of the Newspaper Press Fund m London, enlarged upon the funcI tions, duties, responsibilities and privileges of the public press. He said The profession had its very great responsibilities and its very great risks. Unmixed1,148 words
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Article353 1901-06-20 2 The Ricinus And Mosquitoes. (June 19th A good deal has b< c rather ftivolous state on and mosquitoes that a exhilarating the perusal solemn matter-of-fact pa GOl nt Gazette. enough seems to have b alleged effective a I communis > or castor-oil p at bay all mosquit* es bearing malaria353 words
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Article412 1901-06-20 3 to to-day's telegram •intment of Sir Ai.r.xF.NHAM to tht i vi m< vi, this was already angaj r Free Press so May just sei en w< i k go. but go< ithority, or Swettenham is to go as ish Guiana. This is m Walter Senda!!, who was412 words
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Article20 1901-06-20 3 '^Christian Association's MvU "ome" will be held on Friday P-». at the Prinsep Street Church, afl oi the Sailors Home.20 words
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Article690 1901-06-20 3 GOVERNOR AND RIKISHA PULLER." It is a trite saying that one story is good until another is told. From the facts as to the collision between Sir Frank Svsettenham's gig and the riskisha now more fully before us we may at once say that, possibly owing to the very sketchy690 words
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Article97 1901-06-20 3 Mr. Lyttelton's denunciation of a "sham ateur m his book, just published, on games, recalls an incident which occurred some time ago. A foreigner asked an English friend what was the difference between an amateur and a professional cricketer. "Well," explained the friend, < the amateur plays97 words
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Article26 1901-06-20 3 There will be a meeting of the Garrison Sports Committee at i p.m., on Friday next the 21st inst., m the Garrison Adjutant's Office, Pearls Hill.26 words
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Article1664 1901-06-20 3 Attitude of thb Loyal Viceroys. Two Blue-books have just been published continuing the narrative of events m C! i The first contains only some plans illust the siege of Peking. The second comprises U.. .hole of the official correspondence from the end of September 1900, when the1,664 words
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Article73 1901-06-20 3 (Corrected up to Jun* i On London. Bank 4 ra/s 1/1 1 demand i/ii; Private credits 3 m/s 2/0-^ documents 3 m/s 2/0. credits 6 m/s 2/0; France, demand 245! Germany, demand 201 India, T. T 148^ Hongkong, demand d\>. Yokohama, demand.. 2% pm. JAVA, demand 1 19 Manila,73 words
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Article481 1901-06-20 4 Mr. H. Hill, an Indian missionary, died at Kuala Lumpor, on the ioth inst. H. M.S. Pigmy will await the arrival of the Lizard, due here now, before proceeding to Hongkong. Entries for the Selangor Races to be held on July 2nd. 4th and 6th, close481 words
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298 1901-06-20 4 Wen Chino - "THE CHINESE CRISIS FROM WITHIN." Wen Chino ome opinions of the Press. The Times. Wen Ching is the name taken by a Chinese who seems to reside m the Straits Settlements and wiites vigorous and lucid English. He is an ardent sympathiser with the reform movement m China, and has298 words
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Article124 1901-06-20 4 At the meeting of Legislative Council on Tuesday, the Acting Colonial Secretary will move the motion adjourned from the last Council meeting re a vote of §4,350 for the provision of a working staff for Forest Administration. Also, that the Council approves of an expenditure of a sum124 words
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555 1901-06-20 4 THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK T HEFT. Fourteen Prisoners m Court. A 3 was related m yesti rday's Free Press. the mystery of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank theft his at last been solved. Fouiteen of the principal actors m this little drama have already been arrested, and Ihc ane<t555 words
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Article86 1901-06-20 4 The collier Nawab is due here from Calcutta early next week. The steamer Amherst left the Roads for Kepple Harbour this morning to dock The Saint Dunstan, with American oil from Philadelphia, bound for Japan, left e-terday evening after coaling. The steam launch, which was ashore yesterday at86 words
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Article1072 1901-06-20 4 (Adelaide Observer,) From Singapore to Melbourne is the final stage m the journey of our royal visitors before the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament. No greater contrast could be presented to the eye of the traveller than that which is afforded by the street scenes1,072 words
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Article803 1901-06-20 4 DCLCI Do.MLNf However often we return home rh unique impression of the first sighi T European population going about th ever returns to the weary Anglo. I nd^' of revelation. I know nothing nT h sensation or the exhilaration th t it wears off quickly as803 words
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Article84 1901-06-20 5 T p& T. Tunes says One of the :om home is worth repetition, savours somewhat of the pronn one at the F. O. took the Minister to task m the crisis of last id asked what the Chinese Govild have thought if a British lliance with the Guardsmen, had84 words
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Article156 1901-06-20 5 lish 'Consul at Zeila, visit to the Governor of Jibday to Thurs V express tit g the establish- had not t xpected to kind. He did not h I at ihe variety of tht a( Ihe railway terminus, m tlie administrative, rl rs the g ion pair156 words
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Article419 1901-06-20 5 s from Sydney is a picturesquely -.-.tory is closely identified il—mining industry oi New i: back as 1796 Flinders g their adventurous work ol coastin, 1 under the high land the township oi C lil ton 1 I ick lumps, which they on th ad. or419 words
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Article192 1901-06-20 5 Total 822,900. The above is freehold and was all bought by Mr. M. Meyer. 2. Freehold land, area 59,113 sq. ft., together with the house known as Kildare, Bukit Timah Road, near Way an g Satu Police Station. Bought by Mr. Sassoon for $3,000. 3. Freehold192 words
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Article86 1901-06-20 5 The Earl of Wemyss was on a Fife course not long ago, accompanied by an old caddie. The Earle got the hall on one occasion so near the hole that to play it, was, so it apjv ared to him, superfluous. So he simply tipped it m86 words
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Article187 1901-06-20 5 What Nbver M Professor Crook, of the North -Western University of Chicago, addressing a scientific few days ago, illy if trie d that the successful pursuit of a scientific career demanded the sacrifice ot many human weaknesses. He idded, "For myself I have never sworn or tasted187 words
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Article222 1901-06-20 5 The naval correspondent of the Globe compares the advantage of oil, as sea going fuel, as aga nst coal. He writes m connection with one experimental voyage :—Compared with the old system of coal fuel it has been found that a saving of over 40 per cent, m222 words
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Article81 1901-06-20 5 The Rome correspondent of a London paper wires as follows on the 15th May j I hear on excellent authority that French troops have taken possession of the oasis I of Ghadames, m Tripoli. The French long had an eye on this place, the possession of81 words
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Article35 1901-06-20 5 A medical board composed of Capt. Winter, R.A.M.C, (President) arid Capt. Mitter, 1.M.5., meets at Tanglin to-mor-row to report upon the state of health of Mr. E. C. Taylor, Assistant Surveyor, Staff for Engineer Services.35 words
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Article, Illustration656 1901-06-20 5 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Original656 words
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Article318 1901-06-20 5 To vessels passing us at night, writes Mr. E. F. Knight of the Morning Post, concerning the Roya 1 tour, and not knowing who we were, the squadron must have been a cause of wonder, for rarely does s. ship sail the seas covered with such318 words
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653 1901-06-20 5 Every abnormal phenomenon is treated nowadiys from the standpoint of pathology; naughtiness m the child and drunkenness m the adult are alike regarded as, In a way, manifestati ns disease. Now comes a French physician, I)r J. Matignon, who asserts that the653 words
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Article1432 1901-06-20 6 It is suggested to have a Volunteer dance some time early m September. The Emperor of Japan, it seems, is a poet. He has composed 37,000 couplets. Lt.-Col. Walker, 1 M.S., died m Madras on the 31st May, from blood-poisoning. Up to June sth there had1,432 words
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Article98 1901-06-20 6 Concerning a possible conflict between Russia and Japan, (says the China Mail) naval and military experts m Russia would appear, so far as their opinions are known, to take a seriously respectful and decidedly apprehensive view of Japan's offensive power m case of an armed collision between98 words
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Article140 1901-06-20 6 The live German battleships, which completed coaling yesterday, took m about 2.000 tons m their bunkers. The steamer Flintshire, which leaves this evening, has a cargo of explosives for the Hongkong Government. The steamer Sumatra returned from Deli yesterday and is now m dock at Tanjong Pagar. The140 words
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Article480 1901-06-20 6 Dr. W. A. P. Martin - Dr. W. A. P. Martin By AUD 'THE CHINESE CRISIS FROM WITHIN. By Wbn Ching. Than Dr. Martin of Peking there is probably no foreigner, who has more practical knowledge of the higher Chinese officials The President of the Chinese Imperial University of Peking must possess480 words
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Article608 1901-06-20 6 A Secrit Railway Li« t (By Henry Norma*. m Merv-oncethe Queen oflhe \V Qr N household word m England, thanks to On and Marvin and Vambery, as th war with Russia, whose absorptior brought her here m 1884-justa yearb T ment, at Gladstone's behest, voted608 words
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Article154 1901-06-20 6 A letter from Port Arthur tells us Press) that the Russian authorities at Port are watcHng the port very vigilantly, anc the night the search light is always I The rules for searching the postal matter put into force. One day an Amer to forward154 words
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Article94 1901-06-20 6 Captain Vibert of the P Coromandel had a Strang board the wrecked Sobraun. sion Captain Vibert was investigati down m the hold of the Sohappened to open a door. Imn great crowd of rats, large, fleet-fo of ferocious mien, made for the captain m one savage rush, f n the94 words
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Article2354 1901-06-20 7 Charles Lowe, M.A. A Uf: of the Caar, Prince A Biography; 1 u William ll cV< C- PRINCE'S PASTIMKS. already seen how well the tVales comported himself in rifle, with which he brought ks, lephants, and M man-eaters,'' how h<' also "got his spear"2,354 words
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Article146 1901-06-20 7 The costly experiment initiated by the Secretary of' State for War m ordering field guns from a German firm, the Rheinische Metallwaarenfahrik. of Dusseldorf, has had a not altogether surprising sequel. The Rheinische MetulUvaaren and Maschinenfabrik, a sister-tirm largely founded with the same capital, has opened negotiations146 words
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Article22 1901-06-20 7 The Chinese estimate the cost of .the restoration of the Imperial palaces m Peking at Tls. 2cc.cco,ooo This seems a big figure.22 words
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Article855 1901-06-20 7 (Contributed to the Hongkong Daily Press.) Yes, Melbourne was mad. The men, the boys, the women, the girls, all were mad— particularly the girls. You see, this was the girls' day, and they were going to make the most of it. The mer had their855 words
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Article112 1901-06-20 7 "LAUGH AND— LIVE LONG." The discontented worries of a morose person may very likely shorten his days, says the Lancet, and the general ju tice of nature's arrangement provides that his early departure should entail no long regrets. On the other hand, the man who can laugh keeps his hralth.112 words
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1626 1901-06-20 8 {The Times, Thursday, May 16/) It is an old military fad to increase the efficiency of the Army by decreasing that of the Navy." So wrote an ex- First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Vesey Hamilton, when commenting on the proposal to hand over1,626 words
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Article265 1901-06-20 8 Professor Crook, of the North-Western University of Chicago, addressing a scientific class a few days ago, casually remarked that the successful pursuit of a scientific career dem mded the sacrifice of many human weaknesses. He added For myself I have never sworn or tasted intoxicants, never smoked,265 words
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Article51 1901-06-20 8 Ihe London correspondent ol the New J era Herald (Paris edition) writes that ne learns "on excellent authority" that considerable friction exists between Lord Kobe rts and the Secretary of State for war and hints that an early termination oi the former's reign as Commander-in-<~nief m a y be looked51 words
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Article701 1901-06-20 8 Kuala Klang is m future to be known as Port Swettenham. A meeting of the Licensing Justices will be held m the First Magistrate's room, at the Police Court, on July 4th at 3 p.m. Mr. D. Von Brandt, Imperial and Royal Consul-General for Austria-Hungary, has701 words
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Article70 1901-06-20 8 The Russian transport rceeded lo the Wharf this rL The steamer BanW^ Roads yesterday evening f Papar, where she docked tfii H.M.S. Bonaventure £l m ri left the harbour at nine thl rd h the German Squadron a iuVl,; Ihe Russian transport /<„ bound, is due here on70 words
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Article413 1901-06-20 8 The annual sports m mn* I Rallies School^Hc'a cT" t yesterday afternoon und favourable climatic condil number of visitors ore. V A proceedings and amo. gs thes J CW. S Kynnersley, R^ 1 i f t he Rev Gome, and Hose r Ihe programme was a interesting413 words
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2002 1901-06-20 8 PENANG'S ELECTRIC LIGHTING SCHEME. The Pi nana Gazette publish- s v Preece. s report upon Mr. 0. V. Th draft scheme of electric lighting for P( It remarks In thus taking the opinion ol i first electrical engineers ol the day I committing themselves to the hen J penditure which2,002 words
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Article662 1901-06-20 9 We have already quoted a few passages from that deeply interesting article m the Quarterly Review upon the private life and private personal character of the latt Queen. These few additional paragraphs arc taken from the same source When she had once received a public man for the662 words
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Article71 1901-06-20 9 Recovery 01 the Notes. The Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank sends us the following at 12.30 p.m. A telegram has been received from the French Consul, Colombo, that stolen notes to the value of §258,000, have been recovered there they were shipped m cases by71 words
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Article95 1901-06-20 9 The Vienna Salzburger Volksblatt mentions a case which beats the Servian record biithrate recently reported. Johann Steiner, a farmer, married his wife Martha 19 year;: ago, when he was 52 and she 25. In 10, years they have had 37 children, triplets three times, twins twelve95 words
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Article204 1901-06-20 9 Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman should find the letter written by Sir E. R-ed, M.P., a well-known member of the Radical party, rather uncomfortable reading. It is the old story. Sir Henry m the House of Commons last week was mild and timid, outside he writes204 words
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Article518 1901-06-20 9 14 A Transvaal Burgher" has written an "open letter to the Cape Argus, a letter which the Cabinet would do well to take into consideration when a settlement is made. It runs thus "My dear John Bull,— To-night's Government Gazette announced that Botha had refused to518 words
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Article816 1901-06-20 10 The foundation stone of a new Sikh temple has been laid at Hongkong. Sir Claude and Lady Macdonald were passengers by (he Hongkong Afaru to San Francisco. It is stated that the V. S. Government intends to reduce its naval squadron m Chinese waters by twelve816 words
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Article102 1901-06-20 10 The last Directors' Report says According to telegraphic advices dated the 3rd instant, received from Lebong Donok, Mr. G. Kubale took over the chief administration from Mr. G. A. Wright on the Ist June, the latter intending to leave on the sth. The same telegram that102 words
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Article92 1901-06-20 10 A number of spectators were present at the Swimming Club Bungalow yesterday morning, to witness the 150 yards swimming race m the Jackson Millar Cup Competition. The day was fair, as regards weather, bright sunshine and a calm sea prevailing. There were ten competitors and the92 words
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Article111 1901-06-20 10 In spite of uncertain weather, the annual sports of the St Joseph's Institution were very successfully held on Saturd iy afternoon. r l he stewards did their work well and the presence ol many ladies was a source of encouragement to the competitors and of pleasure111 words
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Article424 1901-06-20 10 On Saturday last, a Foo Chow rikisha puller was charged before the Third Magistrate with wilfully obsttucting the public tl oroughfare on the Esplanade on the 14th instant at 3.30 p.m. lie pleaded not guilty. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government prosecuted m the case,424 words
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Article54 1901-06-20 10 Messages of condolence on the death of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria have been received at the Colonial Office from the following amongst others:— QueenslandJapanese residents' Thursdaylsland Straits Settlements (Federated Malay States)— The State Council of the Negri Sembilan, representative public meeting m Raub, Pahang, Sultan of Brunei. Raja of54 words
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Article132 1901-06-20 10 The concert to be given m the Town Hall to-morrow evening for the benefit of the Banvard Company takes place under patronage of H.E. the Governor, Sir Frank Swettenham, K.C.M.G. An attractive programme has been arranged, including, as a special item, a gymnastic display with Indian clubs132 words
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Article204 1901-06-20 10 A large number of members competed on Saturday for the Spring Cup, which was won by Mr. F. H. Pearce, with the net score of 63 one point m front of Dr. Mugliston and Mr. A. Kerr, who tied for second place. The course was very heavy204 words
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Article236 1901-06-20 10 A rather poor batting display was given by the Brokers and Isurance XI who opposed the S. C. C. and Ground on Saturday afternoon. The Biokers knocked up 35 only whilst their opponents scored 119 for the loss of seven wickets. Billings was very successful with the ball for236 words
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Article163 1901-06-20 10 THE CURZON SUN-TOPEE." Grby Felt Hats All the Rage m Simla. The Curzon sun-topee "—of grey felt with a coloured silk puggaree— is the subject ot a cynical letter m the Pioneer, the writer of which remarks 11 As the presence or absence of even a single tomcat may effect163 words
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Article63 1901-06-20 10 A match was played between a team from the Rosario and one representing the swimming Club yesterday, when the latter won by two goals to nil. The Club had certainly the better of the game throughout and Ramsey had a very trying time of it m the Naval63 words
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Article114 1901-06-20 10 The annual report on Ind.,„ for 1 9 oo states that there W siderable increase in the Ta'ii of Malaya during the figures show again of r iv^ 27,000, as compared ol ,J The remarkable increase 9 £V* rendered more f ref ue t '"'""mgt With Southern India114 words
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Article112 1901-06-20 10 It will be cause of meeting called to conup the Bank of China an deciJc on such a course. Tl ing from the present di holders would be greatly course. The claims amoun to recovering anything will d bank is put into liquidation. In112 words
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Article417 1901-06-20 10 cr Singapore, writes t 1 I t Standard, in describing th< Duchess of Cornwall an I Yorl a British colony. It looks a Dutch and German leaven. You can smell the Ch have left the little landlocked harbour border ol perspiring green. Dutch i the German you may have417 words
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Article18 1901-06-20 10 Baron Iwasaki has purchas of the late Professor Man M present it to the Tok. comprises 15,000 voluo18 words
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1217 1901-06-20 11 v not be generally known that at present m Singapore two ntlemen who are taking pensions observations to derelative value of the force of rth's gravity at various stations and them, to arrive at the exact con- B> r re ol tli. Larth s surface. Ufred1,217 words
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Article976 1901-06-20 11 THE NARROW ESCAPE OF THE KING. On Sir Thomas Lipton's YACHT. Pall ok a Heavy Mast: "Shamrock ll.'' Badly DaMAOIO. London, May 22 (6.45 p.m.; A great sensation was caused this afternoon when it became known that King Edward had had a narrow escape on board Sir Thomas Lipton's new976 words
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674 1901-06-20 11 In articles referring to the introduction, of this measure into the Legislative Council of this Colony, the Bangkok newspapers make the following comments {Bangkok Times, June ioth.) The Singapore Free Press, which has been largely instrumental m forcing the Straits Governmert to take674 words
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Article729 1901-06-20 11 H. H. the Sultan of Perak will lay the foundation stone of the new Idris Clubhouse at Kwala Kangsar on the 22nd instant. On the following day there will be a M mengelunchor party at Sungei Dal. The Jiji learns that arrangements have been made by729 words
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235 1901-06-20 12 Immediately after the welcome news that the missing notes to the amount of $258,000 had been discovered at Colombo on the French mail S.S. Indus that left here on the 26th May, there now to-day comes the news that the suppose 3 principal m235 words
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Article166 1901-06-20 12 The steamer Canning (Trooper 4;) which left Hongkong on the 10th arrived at the Wharf this morning for coals. The Collier Harburg with a cargo of about 4,000 tons Australian coal for this port arrived from Sydney yest#fcay. The Spanish mail Monte Video left for Europe yesterday afternoon166 words
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83 1901-06-20 12 SPECIAL CHINESE EMBASSY TO BERLIN. L'iiina M I I Shanghai, June t-2. (hang Yen-mao is coming here to an, ngr for the jourm y of the Chinese Embassy which goo to Berlin to express the regret of the Chinese Gov ernment for the mu»der of Baror. von Kettler, the German83 words
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Article110 1901-06-20 12 The financial correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Prtss t in his comments on the local stock market has this about Mining. Under this head, the Raub collapse has set everybody thinking. This drop, coming as suddenly as it was unexpected, has taken the breath from the market. It seems110 words
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Article149 1901-06-20 12 BTo-day8 To-day is the annivarsarv of the Battle W aterloo. It may interest the public to know that the award of £161,000 m the. Murray. Campbell arbitration case was promptly paid over m London, by the Siamese government on the day on which it fell due. viz. the 6th May.149 words
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Article664 1901-06-20 12 "Governor and Rikisha Puller." To the Editor. Sir, Now that H. E. has appeared personally m the capacity of a prosecutor at the Police Court, and has avenged himself upon the unfortunate jinrikisha puller whose jinrikisha was smashed m a collision with the Governor's dogcart it is to be664 words
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Article199 1901-06-20 12 The Japan Times says: Prince Michi, the newly-born son of the Crown Prince, will be received for the first time m audience by the Emperor and Empress on the 28th May. From the Hongkong Daily Press service Lord Cranborne, m the absence of Lord Lansdowne through illness, received a deputation199 words
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Article1039 1901-06-20 12 (For the Singapore Free Press.) May 22nd, 1901. The political splash m Berlin is over and the circles of agitation are widening into the constituencies, and losing violence as they go. Although neither the Landtag nor the Reichstag is actually dissolved everybody reckons with the probability of1,039 words
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Article207 1901-06-20 12 On Sunday the 9 th inst., a measunng fully 25 feet m captured ,n the jungle a few m from Kuching. lie python swallowed a pig, and was trying re-enter his lair, obstruct his meal, when he was trad some coolies. After a bi, I secured him with ratt207 words
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Article288 1901-06-20 12 The Canton correspondent of Mail states that deputation from Wah Hospital at Hongkong, ace by members of the Canton B j Societies, waited on the Vicer Canton, to ur-e him to use him to influence with the Governor of to do something towards modif) Plague Regulations288 words
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Article320 1901-06-20 13 r y C. Taylor, Assistant Surveyor, f or Engineer Services, proceeds to 5?Lrn VMralia on sick leave shortly. p v v O. Intermediate steamer Penang at i a.m., to-day and is tu arrive here to-monow morning. rt Glcngylc, with the 28th passed Malacca at 9 a.m.320 words
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Article164 1901-06-20 13 a large house at the Town ight on the occasion of the for the Banvard Company. sufl red ere financial the Officer Administering the Frank Swettenham, present with a party from H«use and remained to the gramme was a U ngthy and at including _t* n164 words
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Article3378 1901-06-20 13 Tuesday, June iBth, 1901. Present H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) Ihe Hon ole the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. Sneyd Kynnersley, cm g.) the Colonial Treasurer (F.G. Penney). the Actg. Attorney-General (T. H. Kershaw.) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Colonial Engineer3,378 words
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Correspondence.
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Article571 1901-06-20 14 To the Editor. Sir, If you would kindly insert the following I should feel greatly obliged It has come to my knowledge that there is an impression amongst certain classes of this community that I am not the real Jack MacAuliffe, neither that I have the right to571 words
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Article396 1901-06-20 14 DEAR Mr. EDlTOR,— lnstead of giving praise where it is due, I find m your issue of yesterday a letter decrying a very laudable action. Governor or not, I like to express my views pretty freely and it is that if His Excellency is not able396 words
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226 1901-06-20 14 REFORM NEEDED IN THE LAND OFFICE. The annual report on the Singapore Land Q[\}cc for the year 1900 states, that at the end of 1599, the condition of the Land Office was not m every way satisfactory; at the end of 1900, there is but little improvement to be recorded,226 words
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Article288 1901-06-20 14 S. C. C. v. I2TH Co. R.A. The Club Wins bi 6 Goals to i. As a rule there is a very hard right tor victory when thetc teams meet, and usually but a goal difference at the finish. The result of last night's play was, however, a288 words
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Article141 1901-06-20 14 The steel screw steamer Peleus, of 7500 tons gross, which arrived this morning Irom Liverpool, was build arTo* en gmed by Workman Clark Co. Ltd. she went on her trial at the beginning of May this year. This is the tenth steamer this firm has141 words
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Article110 1901-06-20 14 mou l m of loßS^ten million 1 is about to be towed across ,Cn.; f experiment, tried m the Atlanta > resulted ,n a stormy smash 1 t IT timber floating on the water, v Raft Company (states 7 been very successful m raft,, to San Francisco,110 words
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Article227 1901-06-20 14 Beans, Long Do., French Beef Beef Steak Bean Sprouts Bamboo Spro Blachan Bnmals Cabbage, B Do., China Do., Salted Carrots, Imported Do., Singap Capons Do., i Cniuies, Fresh r D °'V Dry I Cucumbers Cocoa Nuts Coffee, Raw Lrabs, i^arge Do., Small Curry Stuff pei Ducks Urge227 words
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Article82 1901-06-20 14 (June i" rrtmbicr do. Cube No. i Pepper, ilac^ (ordi. do. White, (Fair 1 W Nutmegs uos to the ib. do. (80s to the lb) Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboir- Liberian Coffee Tanioca, small pearl (Fail do. do flake (do. do. medium pearl [Fair do. do flake (Fan Pearl Sago,82 words
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Article1199 1901-06-20 15 (Via Ceylon.) Jure 3rd.— The Duke and Duchess concluded their official envhuy. A visit was paid to the Industrial Exhibition. m the harbour, including the Kusmoboi, fired salutes on the letter from its correspondent Transvaal, says that General f clearing the country is far previous method adopted, ity of1,199 words
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Advertisement80 1901-06-20 15 PHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED, OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong, Shang- For Marseilles and hai, Japan oz Seattle. London, s.s. Hyson due June 12 s.s. Kaisow due June 28 s.s. Yangtzse due July OUTWARD. Through Bills of Lading issued to Victoria (Vancouver Island) Tacoma, Port Townsend and San Francisco. HOMEWARD.80 words
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Advertisement604 1901-06-20 15 fTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL flO 000 000 RESERVE FUND.-l f 10,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000") Silver Reserve 3,000,000 j 13.000,000l 3.ooo,ooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF > J PROPRIETORS $i0,000,00c Court of Directors. R. SIIEWAN Esq.— ChAIRMAM. v J* J' Bk ll-Irving,— Deputy Chairman. fc. Tonkins, Esq. I r. l.604 words
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Advertisement118 1901-06-20 15 pOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE. Telegraphic Address.— MESSAGERIE. !he mail steamers will leave Singapore on er a it the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD From Singapore. From Singapore. IQOI IQOI. Annam June 24 Natal June 24 Ernest Simons July 6 Sydney July 7 Ocianien July 22 Salazie July 21 An>iam118 words
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Miscellaneous669 1901-06-20 15 CLEARANCES. June 13. Chow Phya, Brit., Jellicoe.for Malacca and Klang. Sultan, Brtt., Chopard, for Muar and Malacca. Decima, Ger., Schlaiker, for Saigon. Coromandel, P. 0., Vibert, for Bombay. Zweena, Dut., Nesbitt, for Saigon. Brouwer, Dut., Ponsen, for Deli, via ports. June 14, Singkep, Dut., Nacodah, for Singkep. Orel, Rus., Skalsky,669 words
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Article452 1901-06-20 16 Two Boers at Pretoria, who had taken the oath of neutrality, were captured while attempting to join a commando. They were tried by Court-martial and shot. Mr. Balfour, m the House of Commons, m reply to a question, mentioned that there was no foundation for certain rumours of452 words
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Article173 1901-06-20 16 It is declared at Washington that the Powers are still not m agreement as to the amount of the Chinese indemnity, although China has offered 450 million taels. It is understood at Paris that the Powers which supported the idea of a guarantee for an indemnity loan173 words
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Article32 1901-06-20 16 A fire m St. Petersburg Dockyard has destroyed a cruiser under construction. Several naval stores were also destroyed The total damage is put at ten millions of roubles.32 words
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Article44 1901-06-20 16 Dr. Sun Vat Sen, the well-known Chinese reformer, left Honolulu [for China] on the sth June. He stated that he aimed at the overthrow of the Empress Dowager and the mandarins, and that he was backed by a strong force.44 words
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Article20 1901-06-20 16 There have been serious labour riots m St. Petersburg. Their repression by armed force proved necessary.20 words
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Article36 1901-06-20 16 In a speech m the Italian Chamber, Sii^nor Prinetti stated that Italy adhered unreservedly to the Anglo-German agreement regarding China. Italy only desired a Settlement at Tientsin or elsewhere, as occasion arose.36 words
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Article23 1901-06-20 16 The Chinese merchants m America have begun a strong movement for the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act.23 words
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Article59 1901-06-20 16 Mr. Lloyd George moved the adjournment of the House on the subject of^the refugee Camps m South Africa. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman supported the motion. The motion was rejected by 253 votes to 134. The Liberal Imperialists abstained from voting. The minority included 54 Irish Nationalists. Ihe House of Commons59 words
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Article14 1901-06-20 16 The Empress of Russia has given birth to another daughter.14 words
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Article13 1901-06-20 16 Sir Alexander Swettenham has been appointed Governor of British Guiana.13 words
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Article37 1901-06-20 16 COOLIE IMMIGRATION. 1 (Special to Singapore Free Press). Hongkong, June 14. The Chamber of Commerce at Hongkong is moving the Government to protest, and question the legality of the prohibition of coolie immigration into Singapore.37 words
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Article287 1901-06-20 16 Paid. 5) Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. £4 Deferred. ,65.5/ £1 Bell'^ Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3*75 Sellers. $5 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 Sioo 7 Fraser and Neave Ltd. $85.50 $50 10 f Qr 6% Debs.287 words
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Advertisement162 1901-06-20 16 MINERAAL LABORATORIUM." Roomschb Kkrk. Strkat-. -Soerabaya lava. Messrs. J. M. KAIFMANN Co. Consulting and Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Assayers, Experts m Mines, Minerals and Metals. A/fESSRS. J. M. Kaufinan:i;& Co. are prepared iVI to Manage, Survey, value, test and report on all classes ol mining properties. Messrs. J. M. Kaufmann162 words
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Miscellaneous973 1901-06-20 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Kosario Brit, sloop, 080 Hamilton June j Labuan Lizard Brit, g.b., 715 Watson Juno 17 Hongl Other Vessels Flags ft Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For Alcinous Brit. 4278 Pnlfonl June 7 Liverpool Mansfield Amherst Brit. 108 Angus June973 words
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