The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 7 November 1901
1901-11-07
1
16
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepresswk
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
-
Title Section19 1901-11-07 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7th 1901 No. 7 _i19 words
-
Article38 1901-11-07 1 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTHS. On the Ith Oct., at Tah.-T.en, Hendon, tho *ifo of Mr James McCarthy, of Bangkok, Siam, of a daughter. .1 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen, on the sth .nt, the wife of Jambs Sbllar, of a son.38 words
-
Article210 1901-11-07 1 Hi bbai k— Voi les.— On October 28th, at St. Mary's Church, Ki.al Lumpur, by the I.3Vd. F. S. Pyemoni, Arthur Bbn.son, eldesc son of the Josbph Hubback, J. P.. of Livsrpool, cO M argarbt Uosb Francbs, second daughter of DON lil RNNERH ASSET VOULES, of tho Aumialty, and210 words
-
Article320 1901-11-07 1 Reading Art v lks. A Theatre Wanted, 289 The Royal Tour Completed, 289 Siam and the I )ep. ndencies." 289 The Fight Near Bethel, 290 The Benefit of Koer Attacks, 250 Wail from Java, 290 The Railway Extension Debate, 290 Court News. Illegal Importation of Opium, 292 An Extradition320 words
-
Article, Illustration28 1901-11-07 1 -r- «ha,! *he Prett the •ople't right a.aiata* Jnawed by inftatnce and nn_n_«_ by gaia; ier_ patriot Truth her glorious praaepts draw, "M to RaligiaH, Loyalty. aaa* Law.28 words
-
Article483 1901-11-07 1 (Oct. 31st.) We notice it stated that extensive alterations and improvements are being made upon the Lyceum Theatre at Shanghai, which has often been described as the best theatre m the Far East. After giving details of the changes, the N.~C. Daily News concludes There can be483 words
-
Article501 1901-11-07 1 (Nov. ist.) It will be with great satisfaction that the entire British Empire will learn that Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York have brought to a happy completion that great Imperial tour to which human history affords no parallel. Royal progresses501 words
-
Article831 1901-11-07 1 (Nov. 4th.) It seems to- be convenient to make some observations on that letter to the Times from Bangkok, quoted m Saturday's issue, relating to the relations of Siam and Kelantan, and written witii special reference to the effect now beim; made by Mr. Duff's syndicate831 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement82 1901-11-07 1 WE BEG TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO PERFECTION CURL.V CUT TOBACCO In 4 oz. patent Vacuum tins for Cigarettes. THE PERFECTION CURLY CUT TOBACCO Is manufactured from the brightest, most delicately flavored, and highest cost Tobacco grown m America the most exacting smoker will find this tobacco is perfection. Price82 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous515 1901-11-07 1 THE WEEK. The mail from home of Oct. nth arrived by the P. &O. Ballaarat on Saturday Nov. and. The next outward mail is due by the N. D. L. Stuttgart on Friday Nov. Bih, at daylight, with English mails of Oct. 14th answering letters despatched from Singapore on Sept.515 words
-
-
Article301 1901-11-07 2 As regards Botha's attack on Col. BENSON it is true that there are British losses f to regret. But that is small compared with the satisfaction that both here, and at Fort Ital a and Fort Prospect, the Boer attack has meant a Boer defeat of301 words
-
Article1079 1901-11-07 2 (Nov. sth.) It is satisfactory to us to see that our estimate, yesterday, of the fight at Bethel, m spite of the depression a casualty list makes upon the inexperienced mind, as being really a success, is borne out to-day by the telegraphed news that1,079 words
-
Article444 1901-11-07 2 A certain gentleman of Samarang, whom it would be unkind to name, is vehemently exercised m what he supposes to be his mind over the views expressed m this journal as to the real way of dealing with British subjects m Cape Colony who have become444 words
-
Article283 1901-11-07 2 Space and time are awanting to deal m extenso with the long Council debate on the question of the extension of the Singapore-Kranji Railway to the Docks One point, however, emerges very clearly from the terms of the debate; namely that while the Unofficials have considered283 words
-
389 1901-11-07 2 The details of shipbuilding m the United Kingdom for the first eight months of 1901 make it almost certain that by the end of the year a greater aggregate tonnage of new vessels will be launched within the United Kingdom than m any previous389 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement652 1901-11-07 3 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PA IDUP CAPITAL _f lo .ooo |0 00 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 "> Silver Reserve 3»75<_00o j 13.7_0,000I 3.7_o,ooo RESERVE LIABILITY OP V PROPRIETORS -..—..510 _x»,ooc Court op Oiascroas. R. Shkwan, Esq.— Chairman. Hon. J. J. Brll-Irvino,— Deputy Chairman. H E. Tomkins, Esq. IR.L652 words
-
Advertisement782 1901-11-07 3 Nederlandsch Indische Handelsbank (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863. Paid up Capital £7,200,000 (about £600,000) Reserve Fund f 1,468,000 (about £122.000) Head Oppicb Amsterdam. Head Aobncy Batavia. Branchbs Corrbspondbnts m |ava Soerabaya, Samarang, Indramagoe, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan. London Bankers 1 Williams Deacon's Bank, Limited. Singapore Interest Allowed On Current Accounts782 words
-
Advertisement929 1901-11-07 3 "THE CHINESE CRISIS. FROM WITHIN" (BY WEN CHING) Edited by the Rev. G. M, Reith, M.A. The remarkable and instructive series of articles that appeared m the Singapore Free Press of last year have now been published m book form by the well-known London publisher, Mr. Grant Richards. The important929 words
-
Advertisement615 1901-11-07 3 The SingapC= \L~ and BOR. t 4 lc Mercantile Advertiser. CABLB Abdress,— Advertiser, Smgapere. Telephone Number.— N_>. 61. Pabhshed at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapio c. THE leading English Newspaper m the Straits Settlements Johore, tke Federated Native States of Perak, Selan gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negr Sembilan British North615 words
-
-
Article743 1901-11-07 4 led, Done n pa- McCallum, son of Sir Henry McCallum, the Governor of Natal, has joined the Scottish Horse as a trooper. The London office of Messrs. William McKerrow Co. has been removed from 2, Mincing-lane to Dixson House, 72, Fenchurch-street. Some of our friends of the743 words
-
Article68 1901-11-07 4 This morning before Mr. Sawar, two Chinamen were charged with the abetment of illegal importation of opium, and with being m possession of twenty tins of illicit chandu on board the S.S. G G. Meyer m Singapore harbour on the 30th inst. The case was remanded68 words
-
126 1901-11-07 4 It may be remembered that the French troop-ship Vinh-long was stranded at Pulo Br^nti last March, and that the work of salvage was successfully carried out by the flotilla of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Ltd. This task was energetically surer intended126 words
-
Article574 1901-11-07 4 At E^owell Cos. sale-room yesterday, the following properties were disposed of: —Freehold land at Weld Road area 4856 square feet, being part of grant 271, together with the seven shop-house dwellings thereon known as Nos. 28 and 28-1 to 28-6 Weld Road, Singapore jTown, bought by Soma Basapah574 words
-
1255 1901-11-07 4 We give below, seeing that the recent Cabinet Council meeting is understood to have been mainly concerned with the question of General Buller's retirement the latest telegraphic summary of that officer's sensational speech. We also append the special article from the Outlooks of Sept. 21st which1,255 words
-
124 1901-11-07 4 The Govbrnment op India's Elohubnt Tribute. Calcutta, Oct. 22nd. The Government of India has decided to have the following inscription upon the Siraghari Memorial erected at Amritsar: "The Government of India has caused this memorial to be erected to the memory of 21 non-commissioned124 words
-
Article441 1901-11-07 4 4 VVi'a I Ceylon. J The regulations under Martial Law at the Cape forbid the circulation of seditious articles, and provides for the censoring of letters and telegrams. A Standard telegram from' Shanghai states that, under the new Manchurian Convention, Russia agrees to evacuate Manchuria within two years. China441 words
-
Article994 1901-11-07 5 One billet, and a hundred and forty-ore m quest of it! One 24th ult., Mr. Smith, of the County Council, and Mr. J. Ormonde White, an assistant clerk m the Accountant-General's De. partment of the Inland Revenue, who were selected from 141 candidates to compete for994 words
-
Article1464 1901-11-07 5 i > =XK_3____M___H_H__r Mr. E. H.Bell was to sail from Penang tor England m the Hakata Maru on l uesday. Kulup Ahdulrahman is ordered to be banished from the State of Perak for the period of his natural life. The progress of the Emperor towards Peking is1,464 words
-
Article869 1901-11-07 5 The rainfall during the month of Octofeer has been greater than that of this month for the last ten years. Weather-wise natives have been saying for some months past that the great floods which occur periodically m the rivers on the west coast of Borneo869 words
-
Article71 1901-11-07 6 led, HANG CORPORATION, LTD The returns from the Pahang Corporation's Mines for the month of September were as follows Sungei Lembing Tons of stone crushed 1700. Oxide of tin produced 40 tons. With 35 heads of stamps running for 27 days. Working expenses 119,500. The Pahang Kabang Ltd, Tons of71 words
-
688 1901-11-07 6 The Directors submit to the Shareholders a statement of the Company's Accounts for the period from 19th February, 1901, to 13th August, 1901, being the first half of the thirteenth year of the Company's existence, by the Chinese Calendar Aliu v ial.— This Account688 words
-
Article187 1901-11-07 6 THE OPHIR" TROPHIES. The London correspondent of the Eastern Daily Pre *s has reason to think that a decision will be made to arrange an exhibition of the Ophir trophies m the spring of next year m London. 'I he locality m which the exhibits will be displayed aS t187 words
-
Article157 1901-11-07 6 [_V.- C. Daily News Service.] Peking, October 21.— The following is a sum- mary of the new Manchurian agreement between Russia and China, which is m four sections. It is so favourable to China, as compared with the previous one, that it is probable that a157 words
-
Article265 1901-11-07 6 Captain F. W. Vibert, Lieut. R. N. R., commanding the P. and O. steamer Coromandel, writes on the 15th inst. to a Shanghai contemporary I am sending you an account of an unusual incident which befel the good ship Coromandel m the China Sea on her265 words
-
Article362 1901-11-07 6 The golden cross of merit, of the Dragon of Annam Has been granted to our Hero, Captain Whyte, lor the rescue of the Vi nh Long, from those cruel coral reefs .here the gallant ship seemed m an awful plight, he was loaded up with war stores for362 words
-
Article149 1901-11-07 6 The following is from the Practical Engineer ln the report on the Straits Settlements published by the Colonial Office, it is stated that the town of Singapore must be considered very backward as compared with other cities of similar size m the East. The streets149 words
-
Article731 1901-11-07 6 As the friends of the Boers at home have questioned the validity of the orders issued by Lord Kitchener with a view to the prevention of trainwrecking m the Transvaal and Orange River colonies, it is appropriate to quote the proclamation issued by E. R.731 words
-
Article131 1901-11-07 6 The French transport Cachar f rom s gon homeward bound arrived yesterd evening, and leaves to-day after c __i.._ y for Marseilles. COa,,n g> The steamer Allendale from Marse'll arrived yesterday en route to Haiphong' 1 The collier Betty with a cargo of a out 5,000 tons Japan131 words
-
Article757 1901-11-07 6 Who is a British Sui., It is natural that we m these tight liu. e i s ands> should jealously guard the social advantages, the protection and field for advancement which are enjoyed by those who can claim to be British subjects j But m the eyes757 words
-
Article2407 1901-11-07 7 The Supply Bill, 1902. The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon to consider the Supply Bill, 1902, m committee. All the members were present with the exception of Lieut.-Col. Oakes, Dr. Brown, Dr. Lim Boon Keng and Mr. Burkinshaw. Coun< il proceeded to pass m detail the corrected amounts2,407 words
-
Article281 1901-11-07 7 A Terrible Experience. »V~ The Nagasaki Press of the 14th inst. reports 5— The condition m which several vessels have arrived at this port within the last few days testifies to the severity of the recent typhoon m these waters. The German steamer BabeUberg, from Karatsu, entered281 words
-
Article374 1901-11-07 7 Hongkong is set upon doing its visiting cricket teams real proud." Just read this, from our Hongkong advices Arrangements m connection with the Interport Cricket Festival, to take place m Hongkong from the nth to the 16th November next, are now being rapidly completed and if374 words
-
Article247 1901-11-07 7 The Dutch mail steamer Maetsuycker connecting with the outward and homeward German mails, is due here on Monday from Batavia. The French Transport Cachar left for Marseilles yesterday evening after coaling. The P. and O. mail steamer Ballaarat with the English mails of nth October arrived from Europe247 words
-
Article726 1901-11-07 8 lhe old rumour that the Renown is to come to the Far East is again revived at home. o__________> Complaints are made of the insufficient lighting of the land ng place close to Arab Street. Rear-Admiral Grenfell is a passenger outward by this mail. He726 words
-
Article1240 1901-11-07 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libel li Juvenal. Are the English degenerating? The Topicist can't help feeling that they are so long as he reads London newspapers. For the Cockney Press has again lost its head over the war and because H. M. Ministers are1,240 words
-
456 1901-11-07 8 H.M. S. BRISK' ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Brisk Spotts were held yesterday afternoon on the Race Course, commencing at 2.30 p.m., and although the sky was overcast and threatened rain, only a few drops fell, and the clouds only tended to make the afternoon cool, whi h was just suitable lor456 words
-
Article403 1901-11-07 8 Picket's Obstinate Resistan ci Pretoria, October 4.— Det ails have bee ed here of the stiff fight which the columV*** Col. Kekewich had with Delarey's Boers day near Rustenburg. *°n« Col. Kekewich had been moving actively clearing the country around RusteV^ and although he had been constantly403 words
-
Article602 1901-11-07 8 ELECTRIC EXECUTION. The follow i i is a portion ol a special article m tf:« Giobc relet ring to the r. o^nised method ot t-.kmu off i.. the Tinted States, ju.l th o'her Viay app ie .to Czolgo z, Mr McKinhy's ays-a-M<i ihe plan .d it 1 m the N602 words
-
Article1393 1901-11-07 9 Mr. Gilman, the acting 3rd Magistrate, Penang, has arrived m Singapore on transfer. 1 Rajah Abdul Rahman, a brother of Rajahs Mansur and Chulan, has joined the 1 Government service as Settlement Officer, Larut. The next Assizes for Singapore and penang are fixed for Tuesday, 12th1,393 words
-
Article272 1901-11-07 9 The military correspondent ot the utooe shows that the Boer attacks are more destructive to themselves than they are to the British detachments. He says So far from the recent recrudescence of Boer activity, as exemplified by their atlacks on Itala and Moedwill, giving cause272 words
-
Article231 1901-11-07 9 The Shanghai Mercury learns on good authority that no new agreement, notwithstanding the statement that has appeared elsewhere, has so far been signed by the Chinese and Russian Governments, but that negotiations are still proceeding m the sense recently indicted by us. The Russian demands are understood231 words
-
Article742 1901-11-07 9 At the invitation of Lieut Col. W. C. EldonSeijeant and the i fficers < f the ct< Battalion ol the Rifle Brigade, a on.sider >bl>; number ot officers assembled on the 25tti uh tun. oon m the Royal Artilleiy l heal re, VV« olwich, t hea»742 words
-
Article738 1901-11-07 9 Ambrica First, thb Rest Nowhbri The following extract from the Honolulu Advertiser will provide some amusement Manila is the New York of the Orient said Edward Eugene Easton, of Washington, D. C, who is one of the company on the Doric on his way back to738 words
-
Article243 1901-11-07 9 (Perak Pioneer.) A Motor Car Company has recently been formed, and m anticipation of its operations iron biid*>es are being substituted for wooden bridges on many sections of the toad-, of the Federated Malay States. It is anticipated that the operations of the Company wiil greatly243 words
-
Article43 1901-11-07 9 The Local Secretary, of the Raub Austra lian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., has received the following telegram from Raub:— Crushing finished, 3,30$ tons of stone realized 1,977 oss Smelted Golds (This is, as nearly as possible, 12 dwts. to the ton.)43 words
-
Article170 1901-11-07 10 From what is told us there appears to be at present no small excitement m Chinatown, particularly amongst Chinese women, at the alleged advent of a new miracle worker," who indeed seems m some native quarters to be considered as m a manner a sort of deity170 words
-
Article1279 1901-11-07 10 At the Town Hall. On Satuiday evening at the Town Hall the very efficient amateur theatrical company, whom Capt. Wynter has got together for the occasion, gave the first performance of that well-established and always amusing farcical comedy Charley's Aunt." As a leve> de rideait, beginning quarter of1,279 words
-
Article112 1901-11-07 10 R.E. v. S.C.C. 2nd XI. A cricket match played between the S.C.C. 2nd XI. and the R.E. on Saturday last, on the Club ground, resulted m a win for the Club by the large margin of 90 runs. Perkins was the highest scorer for the Club, making 44 runs,112 words
-
Article84 1901-11-07 10 To-day m the first magistrate's court, two Frenchmen named A. Dumas and H Rumcan respectively, were charged with gang robbery within the jurisdiction of the French Republic. They are ex-sjldiers, and were sentenced by the French court at Tientsin to ten years imprisonment each, but they subsequently84 words
-
Article518 1901-11-07 10 Need for Patience. On Oct. Bth, Earl Roberts, the Commander-in-Chief, visited Liverpool, and at St. George's Hall distributed medals to a number of Liverpool Volunteers and others who have served m the war. At the conclusion of the ceremony Earl Roberts addressed the men as518 words
-
Article464 1901-11-07 10 Belleville Again Defrated. Some time ago the o uisers Hyacinth and Minerva, which are of about the same size, bu fitted with Belleville and cylindrical boilers respectively, had a race, which resulted on most points m favour of the old type of steam generator. The Western Morning464 words
-
Article515 1901-11-07 10 A Turkish correspondent writes m l a letter from which the following are Ti According to most of the Arlh^ 5 Koweyt was founded some 500 J* hist 3 certain Sabbah family of the Root g came across the Arabian de _crt from^-** Wh| present Sheikh515 words
-
Article373 1901-11-07 10 In the affinity between man and monkey mere is a never ending interest both popular and scienti- jj fie. The search for the Missing Link has beofl going on since Darwin's time with v_ ying re- suits m which men of science are not always 1 m373 words
-
Article251 1901-11-07 11 INTER-COLONIAL RIFLE MATCH 1901. IThe Team respresenting Singapore m fle Inter-Colonial Match 1901, shot at the •jgnglin Range this morning m good shootjog weather. There has been considerable difficulty m getting together the team this year on account of the short time available for practice, the Balestier Range being closed251 words
-
Article633 1901-11-07 11 The Ban^ok Correspondent 'of The Times writes, with n gard to the question that has been raised by a concession granted by the Rajah of Kelantan to Mr. R. W. Duff, on behalf of a powerful London syndicate of financiers Under this concession he has acquired the633 words
-
Article1001 1901-11-07 11 One of the most prolific sources of danger m ocean travel is derelicts— partly sunken wrecks often of ships which have been abandoned. They he on ocean highways, and many a•• missing vessel has met its fate by run ing into one of them. Some of these derelicts1,001 words
-
Article1056 1901-11-07 11 (Via Ceylon.) London, October 25th.— A Times Shanghai telegram says that the Emperor, replying to the vigorous protests of the Southern Viceroys against the Manchurian Convention, asks what means he can adopt to oppose Russia, and what prospect there is of the effective support of Great Britain and Japan.1,056 words
-
Article114 1901-11-07 11 OVER THE CH ESS-BOAR. Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minda b> 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 tha Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press."114 words
-
Article, Illustration97 1901-11-07 11 By Lt. G. K. Ansbll, 6th Dragoons. White to play and mate m two moves. Some years ago as Pte. Ansell, of the 6 h Inniskilling Dragoons, the author of the above was well known as a problem composer and as a regimental polo expert. Lately his97 words
-
Article127 1901-11-07 11 Reverence for the past is the heritage of cultivated minds, but the records of the early masters m chess are none too plentiful. The following, S however, affords an interesting glimps*- of the celebrated Knight Errant Leonardo da Cutri II Puitino (the little), who defeated Ruy Lopez127 words
-
Article205 1901-11-07 11 One hears but little of the Singapore Chess Club at present, but another burst of energy may be expected shortly In the shape of a championship and a minor tournament. As was previously announced, our Solution Tourney was concl-ded m favour of M Mentri," Mr. G. B. Stratton,205 words
-
Article254 1901-11-07 11 QUEEN VICTORIA AND HER SOLDIERS. Interesting Statbment by Lord Roberts. Earl Roberts left the Town Hall, Manchester, on the loth Oct. and passed through several of the principal streets to Piccadilly, and there unveiled the statue of Queen Victoria. Before removing the Royal Standard which veiled the monument, speaking of254 words
-
Article62 1901-11-07 12 Another excellent house is booked for tonight s performance of "Charley's Aunt" *nd Grass Widows." The latter piece h^mn the entertainment at 8.45 sharp. Lid. s and gentlemen who arrive late •ould wait outside till that piece is finished, m order to avoid inconvenience to the audience already62 words
-
Article596 1901-11-07 12 led, T UESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1901. Water is no longer to be supplied free m Manila. Land crabs are playing havoc with the crops m the island of Negros. Rumours are current that another Filipino insurrection is contempleted m Panay. Evidence was given, at Kobe, on the 23rd inst., m596 words
-
Article1124 1901-11-07 12 (For the Singapore Free Press.) October 9th, 1901. Rather troubled waters m Berlin just now. There are many questions agitating the public mind and as yet to the question What is going to happen echo only answers, happen. You will remember that the Municipality consists almost entirely1,124 words
-
Article100 1901-11-07 12 The Amount Each Province has to Pay. The different Provinces have received orders to pay to the Government certain amounts to be used for the settlement of the indemnities, s_ys the Mercury, These amounts are to be delivered m yearly instalments, commencing on the Ist January 1902100 words
-
Article210 1901-11-07 12 November Monthly Medal A large number of members turned out to compete for the November Medal which resulted m a win for McGill with 80 net. He was closely followed by Carver with one stroke more. The following handed m cards J. McGill 47 43 10 =80210 words
-
Article129 1901-11-07 12 Sepoy Linbs Golf Club Singapore Golf Club. The return match was played on Sunday on the Singapore Golf Club Links and resulted m a win for the home team by 26 holes up. The following are the results Sepoy Lines Golf Club. Singapore Golf Club. Dr. W. R. C.129 words
-
Article328 1901-11-07 12 Singapore, November 4 th The prices quoted are generally muse urrent at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other varhets there may be small variations. g?»- a Bean Sprouts d Bamboo Sprouts Blachan |> Bnnjals Cabbage, Batavia P-'^ina Ni] Do., Salted d 15 Carrots, Imported do 4 Do.,328 words
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement161 1901-11-07 12 Westerhout Bros. Mechanical Engineers Commission Forwarding Agents Timber Merchants MALACCA. ESTABLISHED 1889. Works:— Malacca Engine Works ALWAYS IN HAND PORTABLE Engines and Boiler .-Awn: 4 to 12 H. P. by the best makers. Centrifugal, Pulsometer, Donkey and ta»« pumps, Lift and Force Pumps (Harvard, ryraj and Co.) pipe and pipe161 words
-
-
Article382 1901-11-07 13 ft E. the Governor gives an official L ner on Saturday evening m honour of h King s Birthday. Lt. Col. VV. H. Chippindall, r.e., formf _j vo f Singapore, now stationed at Belfast, promoted to be Colonel. fhe Hon Secretary of the Strangers >iB d382 words
-
Article86 1901-11-07 13 The Spanish Mail steamer Antonio Lopez from Barcelona arrived yesterday afternoon and leaves tc-day after coaling, for Manila. The New Maru liner Kumano Maru built this year arrived from Europe yesterday. Her principal dimensions are Displacement, 4,000 tons, length 400 feet, beam 48 ft. 7-in., and draught 2686 words
-
Article338 1901-11-07 13 One would hardly credit the late Amir with being the hero of a charming love story, yet he devotes some of the earlier pages of his Autobiography to a narration which proves that he could not only love passionately but had an extraordinary strain of mysticism m338 words
-
Article486 1901-11-07 13 At The Town Hall. Last night saw another big audience m the Lower Town Hall to witness the second performance of Brandon Thomas's laughable and ever-popular farcical comedy Charley's Aunt. This was preceded by Virginia Gabriel's amusing Grass Widows, m which Mrs. Wynter and Mrs. Pickering again depicted486 words
-
Article290 1901-11-07 13 S. C. C. v. 25TH Co. R. A. This match was looked forward to with interest as it was the first appearance of the Artillery on the Cricket Club Ground. The Gunners played a very fair and gentlemanly game but were clearly overmatched from the start. The game290 words
-
Article4182 1901-11-07 13 Tuesday, November STH, 1901. Present His Excellency the Governor Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. Sneyd Kynnersley, c.m.g.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. Per.ney.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray.) 1, the Actg. Attorney-General (T. H. Kershaw.) J. Burkinshaw. v J* M. AlHnson. m4,182 words
-
731 1901-11-07 14 (To the Editor of The Times.) Sir, As a traveller of some considerable experience I venture io send you the following letter, m the hope that it may reach the eyes and appeal to the patriotism and commonsense of the directors731 words
-
Article74 1901-11-07 14 Corrected up ro November 6.) On London. 3«nk 4 m/s r iemand J Io ii P-ivai« i reditu 3 m/a .1/10 documents 3 m/s 'A 1 credits 6 m/_ i/iij FRANCE, demand 237, Germany, demand 193 India, T. T 141 Hongkong, demand pm. Yokohama, demand 6|%pm. Java, demand 11574 words
-
Article107 1901-11-07 14 (November 6.t Tin 6 Gambier l *>° do. Cube No. I T 7o° Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 3<>-5 0 do. White, (Fair L/W=-s%) 47Nutmegs nos to the lb.) V do. (80s to the lb) °4 Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) 3* Liberian Coffee I0 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality, s«g107 words
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement20 1901-11-07 14 Framing We do 90 per cent of the Framing m Singapore WHY nkDt GEORGE MICHAEL, 1 ROBINSON KOAOi Job* 1720 words
-
-
Article33 1901-11-07 15 A New Treaty. The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Washington says that Lord Pauncefote has received authorisation to negotiate and sign a n ew Canal treaty with the U. S. Government33 words
-
Article27 1901-11-07 15 Narrow Escape of Botha. Col. Rimington, by a long night march nearly captured Louis Botha, who bolted hastily, leaving a quantity of his papers behind.27 words
-
Article43 1901-11-07 15 The Boer Hunt Progressing. Col. Byng's column captured 22 Boer prisoner., including two Field-Cornets. Col. Fortescue's column, after a running fight all day, killed four and captured 54 rs, also 36 waggons, and much stock Lonavn, October 31st, iqoi. _^._M_- 143 words
-
Article23 1901-11-07 15 Additional Cavalry, The Cavalry Brigade at Aldershot is ordered to be m readiness to proceed to South Africa, m a fortnight.23 words
-
Article34 1901-11-07 15 A French Naval Demonstration. The Paris newspapers announce the departure from Toulon of a portion of the Mediterranean squadron for the Levant for the purpose of making a demonstration against Turkey.34 words
-
Article17 1901-11-07 15 The French Squadron. Admiral Caillard commands the squadron which left Toulon with sealed orders.17 words
-
Article40 1901-11-07 15 Safe Arrival Home. Narrow Escape from an Iceberg. H. M. S. Ophir, with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, lias arrived m the Solent. The ship on her voyage narrowly escaped cof-ision with an iceberg.40 words
-
Article17 1901-11-07 15 The Lancet declares that certain unfpvourable rumours about the King's health are entirely baseless.17 words
-
Article31 1901-11-07 15 Further Reinforcements. The Cavalry Brigade which is m readiness at Aldershot for service m South Africa includes the 7th Hussars, m which Prince Arthur of Connaught is a subaltern*31 words
-
Article25 1901-11-07 15 Arrangements are being made to send out large drafts of infantry and artillery m November. London, November /st, iqoi. am mm25 words
-
Article11 1901-11-07 15 Foreign ports have declared Liverpool to be plague-inflected.11 words
-
Article26 1901-11-07 15 It is officially stated that four servants m the Central Hotel m Glasgow have been attacked by plague. One of these has died.26 words
-
Article37 1901-11-07 15 The Porte Yields. The Paris newspapers state that Admiral Caillard has returned .0 Toulon owing to a telegram from Constantinople yielding to the French demands. The French squadron however, continues to remain m readiness.37 words
-
Article24 1901-11-07 15 A Contradiction. The statement of Admiral Caillard's return is incorrect it is expected that he will reach Turkish Waters on Monday.24 words
-
Article21 1901-11-07 15 Another Boer Laager Surprised. (-01. Kekewich has surprised and capped Van Albert's laager, taking 78 pri*oners including ommandant Klopper.21 words
-
Article22 1901-11-07 15 The Federal House of Representatives has rejected a vote of want of confidence moved on account of the Tariff.22 words
-
Article45 1901-11-07 15 Its Bewildering Surpluses. The American Treasury is so overflowing with revenues that the Treasurer has been forced to redeem a million dollars worth of Treasury bonds to prevent the depletion of the currency circulation m the country. London, November 2nd. igoi.45 words
-
Article55 1901-11-07 15 Boer Force Attacks Col. Benson. Rear-Guard rushed m a Mist. Lord Kitchener teh graphs that a Boer force, estimated at a thousand, made a severe attack on Col. Benson's column, midway between Bethel and Balmoral. During a mist the enemy rushed the rear-guard escorting two guns, but these55 words
-
Article27 1901-11-07 15 Our loss m this combat was eight officers, including Col. Benson, killed thirteen wounded. Of rank and rile 5$ men were killed and 156 wounded.27 words
-
Article15 1901-11-07 15 The enemy's losses were heavy, but no reliable estimate is yet available.15 words
-
Article14 1901-11-07 15 The fighting was carried out with great determination on both sides.14 words
-
Article14 1901-11-07 15 The repulsed Boer force retired eastward. London, November 2nd, iqoi.14 words
-
Article24 1901-11-07 15 A Revised Casualty List. The total casualties with Benson's column m officers amounted to \2 killed 14 wounded. London, November 3rd, igoi.24 words
-
Article33 1901-11-07 15 The Fight Near Bethel. Botha's Force the Attackers. Louis Botha m person commanded the attack on Col. Benson's rear-guard The guns were so situated that neitherside was able to touch them.33 words
-
Article17 1901-11-07 15 The Boer loss is estimated at between 300 and 400. London, November 4th, igoi.17 words
-
Article29 1901-11-07 15 The Boer Repulse Near Bethel. Boer Losses Severe. The Boers outnumbered Col. Benson's force m the recent fight near Bethel, but their losses prove to be heavier.29 words
-
Article13 1901-11-07 15 Other columns have gone m pursuit of Botha's force.13 words
-
Article23 1901-11-07 15 The Times remarks that the details of the fight show that it was m no sense a British reverse.23 words
-
Article22 1901-11-07 15 Several Skirmishes. Several small encounters with the Boers have occurred. The Boer losses m these amount to about so. D22 words
-
Article25 1901-11-07 15 Title to he Revived. It is to-day announced that the title of M Prince of Wales M will shortly be revived.25 words
-
Article46 1901-11-07 15 A Vote of Confidence m" (Government. The French Chamber of Deputies has adopted, by a majority of 305 to 77> a vote of confidence m the Government n regard to the steps it is now taking nst Turkey. J London, November $th, ipoi.46 words
-
Article62 1901-11-07 15 Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Bristol, stated that he was convinced that the income taxpayers paid willingly because they were patriotic. He wished he could say that this terrible war had come to an end, but could not do so and he62 words
-
Article35 1901-11-07 15 Admiral Caillard occupies Smyrna. The Turkish Custom House Seized, It is reported at Paris that Admiral Caillard has arrived at Smyrna with his squadron, and that he has seized the Tuikish Customs.35 words
-
Article21 1901-11-07 15 The German Press views with intense dissatisfaction the determination of France to bring the Sultan to reason,21 words
-
Article39 1901-11-07 15 Three Turkish Ports Occupied. Admiral Caillard's squadron is anchored off Mitylene, where it has landed men and and occupies three ports and Customs houses. France intends to pay herself out of the Customs duties collected there.39 words
-
Article53 1901-11-07 15 The Fight Near Bethel. Benson's Guns Removed. i Lord Kitchener, m a dispatch from Pretoria, states that the Boer force after the engagement with Col. Benson's column were unable to remove the two guns until the British ambulances went out, when, under cover of the ambulances, the Boers53 words
-
Article13 1901-11-07 15 Lord Kitchener states that the Boer losses were undoubtedly heavy.13 words
-
Article13 1901-11-07 15 Commandant Opperman was among the killed. London, November 6th, igoi.13 words
-
Article49 1901-11-07 15 An Official Visit to the Governor, (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Oct. 30th. Prince Chun who arrived at Hongkong by the German mail has paid a visit to H. E. Sir Henry Blake. The Prince was accorded a royal salute on landing. fc49 words
-
SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
-
56 1901-11-07 15 Two Welsh Fusiliers perish m the Flames. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, 4th November. A disastrous fire occurred at Tientsin on Friday night, involving the entire destruction of the barracks m the occupation of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers m garrison there. Two privates of56 words
-
Article31 1901-11-07 15 {On the same night the British Barracks at Sinho were partially destroyed. The total less (of the two firesj will amount to 15 lakhs of taels.31 words
-
Article23 1901-11-07 15 It is believed that these fires have been the work of concerted incendiarism on the part of a Boxer conspiracy.23 words
-
Article28 1901-11-07 15 Ignored by Shanghai Community. Prince Chun's arrival at Shanghai has been ignored by the foreign community there. He is remaining at Shanghai over the Race Meeting.28 words
-
-
Page 15 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous815 1901-11-07 15 i KA X A JV Cft s b October 3/. H_.> Giang Anr, Brit., Follett, for Cheribon aad Samarang. Chow Plya, Erit., Jellicoe, for Malacca an* Port Swetten__am. Kian Yang, Brit., Taylor, for Muar and Malacca. Lalpoora, Brit., Coope, for Rangoon and Coromandel Coast ports. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit., Forbes,815 words
-
-
Article237 1901-11-07 16 gUOTATIOM. P AID# Bank rt China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. £a Utvid «>th deferred. ?s.«^ ?i Bel!'. Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 7, Bersawah Gold Mine Co. 7C Sale* *V Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. V'l* Fraser and Neave btd. SB6 Buyers. i£° 6% Debs. Par. 5237 words
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement431 1901-11-07 16 W N. Y. K. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd.) I A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is maintained between japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Under Mail Contracts with the Imperial Japanese Government. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation431 words
-
Advertisement326 1901-11-07 16 and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1902 Price $1.20 per copy, or $1.60 post free to Federated Malay States and Johore. Christmas Cards A Large assortment of Artistic Cards, suitable FOB PRIVATE GREETINGS FOR CHRISTMAS and the NEW YEAR FRASER NEAVE, Limited j 100, Robinson Road NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd manufacture;.326 words
-
-
Page 16 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous819 1901-11-07 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Meu-o.War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived Brisk Brit, cruis,, 1770 Martin Oct 17 nin-r For Wh Sugrib Siam g.b., 650 Backe Oct R_l L am D '«lo Brit, cruis., 5600 Tillard Nov. S Uncertain Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees 5 _3 A. Lope* Spa819 words
-
Miscellaneous282 1901-11-07 16 Passengers Leaving by the Mail. 1 Nov. Ist.— Per P. &O. Bengal For Penang.- Dr. Mugliston, Hon'ble .i. B. Yoriaon,, c_f.G,,fl Mrs. Colling**, Mr. Johanson I _<*ke_ipa( Mr. J. Francis, Mr. S. Yamanotob. nc l Mr. and Mrs. Walsh. For Colombo. Dr. Keen, Misses Been. For Sydney.— Mr. E. W.282 words
-