The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 30 January 1902
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Title Section18 1902-01-30 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JANUARY soth 190;! No. 75718 words
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Article343 1902-01-30 1 E ,niN Akj lf.s. Decadent Krnpire, 61 Others Stre Us," 61 ration Syndicate, 61 \r% imentum Ad Hominem,' 62 hener's Reticence, 6 2 I he Diagnosis of the Egg, 62 notv v. Boer, 62 Roads, 62 *^i <>2 live Souih Africa, 6j Andrew larke cr. the Far East, 62343 words
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Article53 1902-01-30 1 Orrscted UP TO January 29) )n London. K J m^ 1/10/V Umand 1/10J fnv,u creditor m/s x/,o^ documents 3 na/s 1/10 1 n*diw 6m/s |o demand 2^r' JERMANv. demand ",88"' India. T. t J HoNGKONLr^m;;!;;;;;:;;;;;;;;;;;''^ L. demand in% pm jJVA, dMnai*d... so';,* ir l 3% pm Hi* 1 <53 words
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Article80 1902-01-30 1 Domestoc Occurrences. DEATHS. MOULD ~On Der*. 28th, in St. Thomas's Home, London, Major C. V Mould, K. K., son of the late M;ijor-(ien. F. Mould, R. B. f aged 3B. At Edinburgh onjthf "Jlstinst., If&HGARBTi tho beloved wife of William Finnie, No. W, River Valley Road, Singapore. On the 24th80 words
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Article133 1902-01-30 1 (January j.q.' Tin $65. ;.iiit>>et 11*25 do. Cube No. 1 i7-s<* P*.*i>#-c, l 'f'CU (ordinary v \.o 30.37^ do. White, fffesr 1./W— s%) „52. Nutinee* f 1 io« fV 1b0... 51 do. (80s to tie lb) 09.50 \i«*tr (HaifCa; £0 t Ambrm* 77 I ibrrian Gortee 22. J apino*.133 words
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Article, Illustration363 1902-01-30 1 M«rf*kai! lh« Trrs« tht People's right maintain •a v 'dv influence am unbribrd by fain 1 \ert patriot Tri:th her icriou* precepts draw. '■•~j~»,j t0 RHi c i C ri t Loyalty, and Law. (Jan. 23rd.) There is nothing like seeing that which one wishes to see,363 words
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Article599 1902-01-30 1 As Others See Us." Elsewhere is quoted a considerate and unprejudiced artic'e by a Russian writer in a Russian magazine which is, in substance, a defence of Britain against a too common foreign misrepresentation of British methods and motives in relation to the South African War. This defence of Britain599 words
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Article443 1902-01-30 1 A great deal of needless work is done in the world, and much valuable time is wasted, as a result of ignorance of the recorded experience of others. We are going to have an Education Commission here, who will sit long- and often over the incubation of443 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement24 1902-01-30 1 2- lIAWOOR MARICAN Co. rt^SH, SHIP CHANDLERS. r <t lores General Store Keepers. No. 90 Robinson Road, Vv" X *T Xovv Mai kit, Siagaporr-.24 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous389 1902-01-30 1 THE WEEK. The outward mail of Jan. }rd arrived by the P. &O. Chusan on Sunday. The next mail from Europe is due by the N. D. L. Smchsen to-day. The last mail for home left bv the P. Cs: O. Bengal on Friday. This homeward mail is taken by389 words
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1240 1902-01-30 2 "Argumentum Ad Hominum." (Jan. 24th.) i HERE is visible in the home papers, here and there, not so much in the editorial utterances as in the published letters indications that a very considerable section of the public are fast approaching the limits of patience in regard to those persons who1,240 words
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222 1902-01-30 2 The dimensions of the Penang egg have been the cause of some humorous criticism of the Penang hen in the northern settlement. It is easier however, to put up with diminutiveness in the size of the breakfast e^g, if we are sure that222 words
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Article570 1902-01-30 2 What may be called the prominent feature of the more recent course of affairs in South Africa is the pronounced and rapidly growing tendency of the burghers of the ex-Transvaal and Free State Republics to use their influence and energy in putting an end to570 words
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Article165 1902-01-30 2 AN old and greatly respected resident of Singapore, one, too, who knows the outlying parts of the island almost better than anybody else, brings his testimony to t^ state of the Sirangoon road a little ov er four miles out. What seems to hav* happened is that considerable165 words
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Article343 1902-01-30 2 We have to acknowledge receipt < u copy of a brochure entitled u Notice sur la Toxic itu des Poisons, par les Drs. 1 Boon-Keng, medecin du dispensairc de Singapoure, Membre Correspondant, et A. BODDAER7, membre titulaire, de I a Societe de Medecine de Gand.'' 1343 words
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Article312 1902-01-30 2 Yesterday mention was made of the impression sure to be made on the stil! hostile Boers by the visible resumption of commercial and industrial activity in the populous centres in South Africa. Some details of this resuscitation of civil ente--prise may be noted in the home papers.312 words
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1129 1902-01-30 3 f.^riij r Governor of this Colony, Sir y. CLARKR, has the place of honour i iry number of the 'Sine tec nth His topic is one of immediate Imperial interest, "Our Naval Posin Eastern Seas.*' Just the other Marquis ITO, in1,129 words
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Article188 1902-01-30 3 {Special Telegram.) The result of the first day's r&cityg is given below. There was some excellent racing, although it was a day of surprises. In the First Griffiu Race, Griffiths, riding Gleuahpo&d, wet with a tad accident. The horse broke its leg and had to be shot. The188 words
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Article91 1902-01-30 3 According to a story in au American paper, an Englishman who was playing a I round of golf on a Detroit link pulled his drive and setit it through tHe window jof a house. The inhabitants, however, I were enthusiastic golfers, and instantly I took him to th*» room where91 words
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Article, Illustration421 1902-01-30 3 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 in the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Original421 words
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Article119 1902-01-30 3 We learo that Hongkong have chnllen^ed Singapore to play a match by telegraph, bin there would appear to be no prospect of the contest coming -ff imtii ailer the championship and handicap tournaments now arranged at the Singapore Chess Club have been concluded. Nine enuies have been received119 words
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Article126 1902-01-30 3 The steamer Australind, running in conjunction with the Saladin and Sultan arrived from Australia yesterday. The Dutch mail packet 'jfapara connecting with the German mail steamers arrived from Batavia yesterday; The steamer Darius is expected here, from Calcutta early next month en route to Australia. The collier Coiiingsby126 words
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Article45 1902-01-30 3 The Messujjenes M-.iritim^s have will.drawn the Fibre iviun the mail line between 3&igon mid !Sing%p<H:e, and lur place will be perm;m»*iuly tuken b^ tl.e Guada I quiver* a much larger and nioie modprn boat. The service is performed for the present by the steamer Haiphong.45 words
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73 1902-01-30 3 WEN CHING - "THE CHINESE CRISIS. FROM WITHIN" WEN CHING :by Edited by the Rev. G. M, Reith, M.A. The remarkable and instructive series of articles that appeared in the Singapore Free Press of last year have now been published in book form by the well-known London publisher, Mr. Grant Richards. The important73 words
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728 1902-01-30 3 Messrs. KELLY WALSH Ltd. Price $2-25. PRESS NOTICES. Times Vigorous and lucid English. The >ook is extremely interesting in many ways, bnt nainly far its sketches of the wire pullers in the Palace intrigues of the last few years. Athenczutn. This is an interesting and injtructive work. It is interesting728 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement37 1902-01-30 3 KOMEYA Go. 24 HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. HAVE JUST RECEIVED Varieties of Jinrikisha. TIIE WKLI.-KXOWN Sapporo Beer, Yamatova Crepe Shirts. The Morita's Hotan ALSO -rt d Nicest Flower Pot Stj^^r^s. At i:> w%r "f '-*kc in spme ,0^37 words
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Article694 1902-01-30 4 II H. M. S. Redpole left Hongkong for home on the 16th inst. Chief Inspector Howard, of the Shanghai 1 olice has just died there, after twentythr*e years' service. The Hongkong Chess Club has sent a challenge to the Singapore Chess Club to play a match694 words
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Article508 1902-01-30 4 Vivid Description. A MemorabluScine. Tub Dou agbr-Emprbss Bows to thb Foreigners. Peking, 7th January.— The return oi the Emperor and his Court to the capital of the Empire is the most remarkable episode in the annals of the dynasty, with the exception, perhaps, of the508 words
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Article77 1902-01-30 4 This scheme proposes the irrigation of about a hundred square miles of Padi land in Perak. Fifteen miles of main canal 58 ft. wide at the bottom and with water 4^ It. deep will feed 20 miles of branch canals. The head works will impound 7,000 million77 words
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Article116 1902-01-30 4 The report of Mr. Matthews on the provision of Harbour Improvement works is to the effect that the Colonial Engineer's plan of straightening the mouth of the river, cutting a new channel of 100 ft. width, forming au external boat harbour by two groynes, and reclaiming certain foreshore116 words
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Article25 1902-01-30 4 Italy is about 10 e-tablish a new steamship line to Australia and China, to which the Government will pay a subsidy of two million lire.25 words
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Article398 1902-01-30 4 An incident has been reported to us that ought to be investigated, as it exhibits certain Chinese residents of Cashin Street as persons capable of behaving in a dastardly manner. A certain non-commis-sioned officer in departmental employment here was in the course of his duty398 words
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Article463 1902-01-30 4 The report of the Consulting Engineers pore Government Railway particulars of the proposed route from* the Tank Road terminus to the junction of Alexandra and Pasir Panjancr R O dds. The approximate length is 4;, 1 miles. CrosMng the River alley-rd. on the level the proposed line463 words
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Article175 1902-01-30 4 Salutary Sbntbncis. Inspector Branagan of the Marine Po!i c effected a smart capture of a gang of rive thieves at midnight on the 16th inst. Oi receiving certain information the Inspecto and his men went to the Governmen dredger opposite the Government offic< and from175 words
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Article74 1902-01-30 4 H. M. S. Glory is expected here the 27th and will coal at the wharf. The Russian transport Petersburg, with over 1,000 men on board, bound for Vladivostok, will probably leave to-duv afte coaling. The Russian transport Orel is expect here from Port Arthur, bound for Od. about74 words
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Article166 1902-01-30 4 Kadir Ally, a Kling, late bill collector employed by Mr. J. C. Davies, Pilot, Singt pore who is alleged to have robbed his employe of $7,000 in 1897, in Singapore, habeen arrested at Pondichery. He vva< handed over to the Straits Police, and brought to Singapore by s.166 words
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Article377 1902-01-30 4 H L. the Governor left Labuan for Jesseltori on Thursday. 16th inst. II E the Governor and Mrs. Birch gave a dinner party m honour of the Captain and Officers of the German man-of-war Bussard which has lain in the- harbour fror Jan. 9377 words
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900 1902-01-30 5 a despatch to the Calf ot ban Francisco, dated L 7th ult., »ys P sident Roosevelt's remarks on the Monroe in his message to Congress are regarded an announcement that the Monroe doctrine her 'II hereafter be interpreted as discouraging and o'jring territorial aggrandisement900 words
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Article989 1902-01-30 5 A Ueien- e 01 England by a Russian Publicist. iViestnik Evropa, Russian Political Magazine.) I In questions of patriotism, every nation has its >wn logic that which appears quite natural and Pmly to the Englishman raises the displeasure I the German, and vice versa. From the989 words
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Article692 1902-01-30 5 The French transport Chodoc arrived here this morning from Saigon. The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Petersburg left at 5 45 p.m. yesterday for Vladivostock. The total number of deaths for Singapore for the week ended January 18th is j 216 a ratio per mille of 47.692 words
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Article73 1902-01-30 5 A well grown male ti^er measuring over 9 feet from tip of the nose to tip of the tail was shot on the night of the 22nd near Iskander HaH, by Unko Ibrahim, head shikari to H.H. the Sultan of Johcre. Ibrahim states tha' this btutr and73 words
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Correspondence.
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313 1902-01-30 5 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Anyone reading the paragraph in yesterday's issue would imagine from the figures given, that this pier was bound to pay, and that in the building of piers generally there is much profit. Presuming that 70 cts. per313 words
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Article166 1902-01-30 5 Sir, Is the Municipal Engineer aware of the dirty ;-.iuk- a number of road c dies on that Becttou of Oiclia<d-rd. above the Police Station art- playing? Owing to the recent \u av. rains an unusually large quantity I »»uil !<as become deposited in the Stream166 words
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Article289 1902-01-30 5 (Der Ostasiatische Lloyd Service.) Berlin, January 9.— The Chancellor, Count Bulow, referring in the Reichstii^ to the well-known remarks of Chamberlain, stated that the German Army stood too high to be touched by crocked and unjust opinions. It was in the interest both of Germany and289 words
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Article943 1902-01-30 6 Since technical education schemes for the Straits are in the air, the following, for the Technical University at Pittsburg, may be of present particular interest According to Science, the Advisory Committee, which was called in to submit a report on the scope of the proposed Carnegie Schools of943 words
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Article584 1902-01-30 6 The Empress-Dowagbr's Fbars. Evidence is accumulating of the Empress-1 W ager's timidity about re-entering Peking, says the Shanghai Mercury. Her first remark on alighting at Macluapu railway station was, Where are the foreigners Seeing a far newspaper correspondent, there, she bowed to them obsequiously Beforejeavmg Paotingfu she requested584 words
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Article50 1902-01-30 6 Saigon ftdvir<* now st »te th ,t th<» Fr< nch cru.^r D'EntrrcasWau.x will not return to Europe so soon as <*xj>med. tl at ship needing urgen. re pa i rb lh a w]]] pro her stay at Sulgoil. Arlmiral Bayle xvill therefore be a month loi^r a resident in Saigon.50 words
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Article103 1902-01-30 6 The new steamer Lethington is expected from America bound for Manila about the 27th or 28th. f e Russian transport Petersburg left for Vladivostock yesterday evening. During the day a large number of men from the Russian cruisers visited their friends on board the huge steamer. The Lady103 words
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Article483 1902-01-30 6 turther reference to the report of Mr. Matthews on this subject, the main features of which were given in our issue of Wednesday, serves to show that the expert considered various suggestions The formation of a boat 'harbour in the river a* or above Pulau Saigon, is considered483 words
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Article229 1902-01-30 6 Mr. Matthew's further report on Penang Harbour Improvements deals with the question of the extension of the pier. As at present sanctioned the Pier is L shaped, thr approach section 165 feet long, and the outer section 345 feet by 50 feet. It is now proposed to229 words
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Article1040 1902-01-30 6 The French transport Chodoc left^T morning at 6 a.m. bound for Colombo To-day is the anniversary of the birfk Robert Burns, Scotland's peasant poj* A London telegram dated 8] i say:— The Prince of Wales h ils "u l pointed Colonel of the Royal Welsh p1,040 words
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Article321 1902-01-30 7 Echo de Chine telegram, dated Paofu, the 4UI instant, says: The Imperial Court has been transported most v by tlie Lmhan railway from tingfu. In addition to the Imperial train, ten other trains followed, carrying and baggage of *the Imperial Court. Their Imperial Majesties were ened with their first railway321 words
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Article1800 1902-01-30 7 Quicqutd[ugnnt homtne s nostr test farrago Ithtllt. JUVBSIAL. Signs of a slight reaction in the Continental Press against the mud storm that prevailed for a while. At least, moderating inf uences are making themselves felt, and a few timid voices are to be heard whispering that,1,800 words
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Article830 1902-01-30 7 A Singapore Case in Rangoon. In the Lower Burma Chief Court on the 19th inst., before the Hon'ble Mr. Justice I Bi^ge, the divorce case, in which the parties were Singapore residents, was found to involve a point of jurisdiction, which stood over for further argument: Matrimonial Jurisdiction.830 words
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207 1902-01-30 8 at \h/ a P A Zi diftril >"tion was held at the Anglo-Chinese school yesterdav afternoon, the H Jn C. WS. Kynnlrstv fo r r es ne ng> the build > el KS T J^i ter 01 0 31 exercises, the Rev. E. S. renor^f,K207 words
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835 1902-01-30 8 The Acting Colonial Skcre tarvs Speech. tetter frcmT Sald hC lw<i reoeivfd not aWe > Um St3ting tl)at he w^s mee.fn P"*""' but ho l*"* the meeting ou!d be a success. Th« c ti"| SfSUriS:' "r made M ititere tsptech. He said it s>ave him areat pl^ure to be i.835 words
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Article549 1902-01-30 8 Mr. Watkins, who went up to Sipiau tc report on the hydraulic works in oonnec tic. with tke mines, has sent in a details! I lccount <> f has been done. It is to, long: to publish in our columns in foil He says that the ditch549 words
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Article110 1902-01-30 8 Bork 25TH January. Oh humble bard, who with thy work-worn hands Did'st tenderly upbring thy lyric brood, And sent'st them singing over many lands lo hit the lays of their own native wood. They built no eyry where the mountain heaves Its haughty head, nor lit on lordly halls110 words
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Article73 1902-01-30 8 The French transport Chodoc left for Marse.l es after coaling yesterday at 5 p.m. wJh ,h > Stea e H «P*°"£ connect,,,; With the outward V. &O. mail CAuitm ar "Y ed Saigon this morning. nJ^fi P f hlll PPi ne T «ding Co's. steamer Belgika.lnm Manila, went73 words
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Article294 1902-01-30 8 In Sir Edward Hertslel's book of "R c collections of the Foreign Office 7 u Mls jn Lord Palmerston's time. \ot that Si' Edward regard, the Foreign Office a* Department of idler.. He fes-nts the im ra^ t derkS < he^ns L g |llay irom t( n294 words
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Article243 1902-01-30 8 'Whats in a name!" Something apparently in this case. The Kin^r has approved the appointment of Mr. Basil Scott to be Advocate-General, Bombay, in the place of Mr. Basil- Lang, who has resigned The U. S. Transport Crook, of 2,703 tons, Captain Groofe, arrived here yesterday from New York, which243 words
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Article682 1902-01-30 8 Lieot. Hastings F. Shakespear fV, P^ of H. M. S. Plover, is promoted C, mr One of the local steamers arriving re ly at Bangkok, took a consignment of fa! I water from Singapore ordered by a resid* Mr. Francis D. Osborne (Malay Sh»» has been682 words
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Article670 1902-01-30 9 j t is reported on the strength ot good thority frott Peking that General Tung h^ian^ was executed on the 15th instant t he Governor's Yamen at Hsianfu Shensi. The Engineers hold a special meeting t0 .night at S 45--sir Charles Warren is to write next670 words
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Article141 1902-01-30 9 The usual monthly medal was contested for on Saturday and amongst those competing for it were nine members who were also striving for the annual gold medal, but with a different handicap. Mr. Monro again heads the list. The Hon'ble Col. Oakes and Mr. Carver also141 words
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Article145 1902-01-30 9 The annual competition for the gold medal took place on Saturday among winners of the monthly silver medals during 1901. In addition to the members in the following list, Major Lewis Jones, R. E (who has left the Colony) and Drs. Murray Robertson and Middle ton were eligible, but145 words
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Article158 1902-01-30 9 Subjoined is the score of a cricket match played between two teams representing Tanglin" and "The Islands' Pulo Brani and Blalcan Mali) on Saturday last. The Islanders won by 5 wickets: Tanglint. Miss Turner c Wall b Miss Dunman 17 Miss Krawr b Butter worth158 words
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251 1902-01-30 9 FESTIVITIES AT THE TEUTONIA CLUB. The Teuton iii Club was en fete last night in honour of the forty-third anniversary of the Birth of the Kaiser. Along tho wide verandahs, in front of the building ami on either side of the approaches thereto gleamed multi-coloured Chinese lanterns and the interior251 words
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Article1158 1902-01-30 9 The Eclair publishes what it calls "an authorised reply to the Bangkok telegram relative to the negotiations pending between France and Siam, which have been already referred to. It consists in the declarations of "a personality thoroughly well acquainted with the affairs of the Far East, and1,158 words
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Article187 1902-01-30 9 A young cafe concert singer the other day applied to the Paris police for a warrant against her former lover, who, she asserted, had frequently threatened to kill her. The young man was summoned to the d£pot, but promptly denied the charge* and in the absence187 words
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Article274 1902-01-30 9 S. C. C. R. A. These trams engaged in a game after an absence of a month from the field. Neither team was at full strength, the Club greatly missing the services of EllertoD, although Bradbery at centre half played a useful game. The Club had the best274 words
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Article228 1902-01-30 9 The Government Lighthouse tender Horsburgh was sold by auction this afternoon at 3»SO by Messrs. Powell Coy. and was bought by the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. for $3,100. Amongst the Army retirements due to occur in 1902 are those of Col. N. P. O'Gorman, lately D. A. A. G. at228 words
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155 1902-01-30 10 Mr. F. O B. Dennys, owing to ill health resigned the post of Manager on 3lst December last. The Directors have been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Charles McKay, prospector and Mining Engineer, and he took over charge of the Company s155 words
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Article538 1902-01-30 10 GARRISONS FOR COALING STATIONS. Uf m Colombo .M.r.has addressed to the Firsl Lord of the Admiralty a S memorandum on the question of gairiiong for coaln.c, .utions, now under oon™ tion of the Admiralty and War Office Sir Ww Oftce to the Admiralty of the control and custody of coaling538 words
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Article21 1902-01-30 10 There were no fewer than 2^ sie miers river at Bangkok on the 21st i ,>t a has probably never been21 words
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Article634 1902-01-30 10 From a Contributor. (Continued.) After treating of Telnk Aver reclam-i tion, the next place to consider is Mount Palmer This hill has been turned into a fort and 1S under the sway of the Imperial Government. Why it should be ns£d I for such a purpose634 words
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Article101 1902-01-30 10 A very regrettable incident is reported by the Pioneer. At a field-day at Meetut. twenty men of the Rifle Brigade were in some sugar cane, and were opposed by eighty of the 13th Rajputs, when suddenly two of the Rifle Brigade viere shot. One man was killed, shot through the*101 words
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Article234 1902-01-30 10 iFram tur own Correspondent.) in fh" r mp ortant acti <>n was tried last week thJ tr ab "a» court before Mr. Hastings, the act.ng-res.dent. Messrs. The Labuan L'rrl? 8 P rosecut ed the spirit farmer Dr ?7, a I*™* to retail wine and •pinte234 words
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Article255 1902-01-30 10 Christmas-tide always means ar«i .«nf °r;°.°' h i" C M »b--o draw up a list of things they 2* S3S the lists carefully' SgJ^Sg^fefflj^ Christmas Eye, roL'^th tne Empress. On are grouped little tables, one for tach child, loaded with gifts, and a separate table covered with255 words
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Article52 1902-01-30 10 Capt. Morrah, of the King's Own (Itoyal Lancaster) Regiment, who was severely wounded near Kroonstad early in December, and whose condition ha? been reported on as critical," M grave," grave but improving," is now pronounced to be, his friends will be glad to see, much improved, out of danger," on52 words
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Article129 1902-01-30 10 The old shoothicr friends of the Northumberland Fusiliers in Singapore will be sorry to hear that Sgt. Major Fraser who has been serving at the Depot in Newcastle is seriously ill. Sgt. Major Fraser shot in the Inter-Colonial match for Singapore against Hongkong and Shanghai. A military paper, referring to129 words
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Article729 1902-01-30 10 j The British Government is insisting »h concentration camps in South Africa shall J plied with the best brands of imported Sup< fresh vegetables daily, also other luxuries*^ n<l I civilian loyalists are unable to obtain. The Times, referring to the situation i n s Africa,729 words
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Article42 1902-01-30 10 Another gang-robbery is reported, this time in the neigbourhood of Bukit Timah. A Ch.naman says that as he was returning hSaT 3 1 > ester day evening he was attacked by three of his countrymen when robbe^ofl.T 1 10 6 BukU Timahrd d42 words
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Article69 1902-01-30 10 An article in the Navy League Journal re Tnng to Hongkong mentions that a told storage establishment is attached to But Manila ,s already far ah,ad of us in this respect, be.ng able to store 5,000 carcases of Australian mutton. If our War Department would support our local undertaking such69 words
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Article236 1902-01-30 11 g 1K I have not seen the usual notice, rO mtne Department in charge of the Siranoon road between the 4th and sth miles intimating that a section of it is absolutely im passab)e for carriage traffic. It will be a convenience to let the public now236 words
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Article267 1902-01-30 11 A Public Dancer in Orchard Road. g IKj 1 send you this letter hoping that will insert it for the benefit of the M inicipaltty and public generally. It N dbe i»reat benefit to the former if it I be induced to get someone to look after the nit-nding of267 words
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343 1902-01-30 11 "l <> I HI FDniwlL Sir, When reading over the Legislative »uncil proceedings anent the Secondary and Technical Education scheme, (as reported in your paper and that of your contemporary) 1 was somewhat struck with the humorous tone of H.343 words
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Article124 1902-01-30 11 The Homeward Spanish mail Alicante arrived from Manila yesterday morning, and after coaling left for Europe the same evening. The M. M. steamer Haiphong left for Saigon with the mails ex the C hits an at 10 o'clock this morning. The Royal Dutch mail steamer Japara connecting with124 words
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Article110 1902-01-30 11 The Celtic, of the White Star Line, is ac present the largest vessel in the world, and although she has accommodation in all for nearly 3,000 passengers, she was principally built to carry a large cargo. She is about 21,000 gross, and has no fewer than nine110 words
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Article39 1902-01-30 11 The Committee have fixed Monday February 1 7tU as the opening day for the Spring Tournament. The entry-sheets are now ready at the Olnb Pavilion, and will !>•' closed at G p.m. on Saturday, February Bth.39 words
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Article493 1902-01-30 11 Colonel Denny s, of the Indian Medical Staff, reports the following extraordinary case A powerfully built, healthy-looking little man about thirty years of a^e, came to the Egerton Hospital, Peshawar, and gave the following extraordinary story. He said he was an Afghan, that he resided in493 words
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Article85 1902-01-30 11 Madame Agne9 Freed the California n Soprano," lias delayed her departure for Singapore from Manila until February Ist. That lady is now giving her third concert there and has met with great success, as indeed also all through the China and Japau tour. Members of the S V.A. will be85 words
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Article699 1902-01-30 11 The paper by Dr. Logan Jack on a Journey from Shanghai to Bhamo" will be read at the evening meeting of the Royal Geographical Society on 13th prcx. Sir Frederick Bridge has received notification that he will be responsible for the musical arrangements at Westminster Abbey699 words
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Article358 1902-01-30 11 The following circular, dated London, Dec. 30, 1901, has been issued to shareholders: Dear Sir,— The course of business during the last twelve months has not enabled the bank, so far as an estimate can be formed from accounts received, to make any substantial profit,358 words
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Article301 1902-01-30 11 THE GERMAN EMPER BIRTHDAY. At noon to-day Consul-General Esch held a reception at the Consulate, Battery nr Road, in honour of the birthday of the Emperor William of Germany. This function was largely attended by the members of the German community, and also by most of the Foreign Consular body.301 words
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Article500 1902-01-30 11 The Manager's report up to Jan. 17th, 1902. contains the following items Bukit Jellis A/7>*<\— The spare boilers from Bukit Koman erected at this mine are now supplying sufficient steam to cope with the water and work the winding machinery. The 150 ft. South />je/.-— Reef is a500 words
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Article96 1902-01-30 11 A gang robbery occurred in Southbridgerd., yesterday, live Chinamen attacked another Chinaman as he was coming out of a pawnshop and robbed him. One oC the gang was arrested and charged at the Police Court this morning. The Siam Obsetver understands that upon hearing the melancholy news of the death96 words
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Article631 1902-01-30 12 WEDNESDAY,JANUARY 29,1902 A whale has been disporting itself in riongkong harbour recently. The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Orel left yesterday evening at 4.30 en route for Odessa. The American transport Crook left yesterday evening a t 5 o'clock bound for Manila. The E. Ex. Tel. Co. advise that direct cable631 words
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Article3744 1902-01-30 12 Tuesday, January 2 8th, 1902. j Present His Excellency the Governor The Hon We the n F rc k o, Sw c:^- K c G -> the Actg. Attorney-General the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray.) f) C Stringer. i» J« M. Ailinson. J. Burkinshaw. W. J. Napier. Dr. Urn3,744 words
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Article241 1902-01-30 13 Ov k Roads. Vo TF.i Knnoß. SiR,--/^tt- your numerous correspondents on the subject of roads, I. tor one, }ook upon the recent rains with some satisfaction inasmuch the wretched deficiency of metalling has thereby been forced upon public attention. My own road into town is still quite impassable, but241 words
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Advertisement778 1902-01-30 13 VHE TANJONG PAQAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, &c. HPHIS Company executes Ship and Marine J- Engine Repairs ot all descriptions, in the most efficient manner, under the superintendence cf experienced European Shipwrights and Engineers. Graving Docks up to 500 feet in length and 21778 words
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Advertisement629 1902-01-30 13 *li Magistrate HONGKONG AND SHANGH. Assistant BANKING CORPORATION, -^tendent PAID-UP CAPITAL fio.ooo.ooi >^, RESERVE FUND.— IKr:::::::::! 1^! I3i7SO 000 Court of Directors. R. Shkwan, Esq.— Ch Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving,— ..airmail H, E. TOMKINS, Esq. R- .OtDSON E»q. A. HAOPT, Esq F .ART, Esq. D. M. Moses Esq. t Sibm,629 words
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Miscellaneous69 1902-01-30 13 Weather Rcpo (January 28.) Taken at Kandaog Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. a. m. 3 P. m.O p. M. Bar. red. 32 Fah gf.fcß 29.790 ***** Temperature 84.0 57.3 760 Wet Bulb Thermometer... 70>.0 <G0 t>.o Dir.ofWind N.E. N.E. N.E. Max. Temp, in shade 87.9 Min. do. do. 69.9 Max. in69 words
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Advertisement676 1902-01-30 14 TFV" yC Q Office. Telegraph St. jr QjJ Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co, Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH ANb LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American PorU also for China Coast, MAIL LINE.676 words
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Advertisement626 1902-01-30 14 TNJORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Xll BREMEN. IJAMBURG-AMERIKA LIWTE HAMBURG. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. t Thc ft? and n UnOWfl Mail-steamers of these lines will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. c i 9 2 1 9°2 Sachsen Jan. 30 Prt ne Heinrieh )an. Kiautsckou Feb. 14 Preussen Feb 10626 words
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Advertisement710 1902-01-30 14 Norddeutscher Llovd, Bremen. COAST LINES jl Steamers of the Coast Fleet. Tons n.r. Tons n.r Stettin 1582 Sanaa kan 1374 Paknam 1283 Kohsichang 1291 Tanglin 12 80 Pedjahuri 1189 Bangkok 1237 Pitsanulok 1 189 12 23 Raj a bur i 1 1 89 Sxngora rr23 Chovt Tat 11 15 Afuen710 words
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Advertisement431 1902-01-30 14 N. Y. K. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service s mj tained between Japan ami Europe by the fo!! 0 J NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMRRs. Under Mail Contracts with the Imperial Japanese Government. Specially designed for ihe Company Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, pro v \2 with excellent431 words
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Article23 1902-01-30 15 The amendment of Mr. Cawley to the Address has been rejected by 333 votes to 123. The Liberal Imperialists abstained from voting.23 words
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Article18 1902-01-30 15 During 1901 men to the number of 81,000 and 129,000 horses were sent to South Africa.18 words
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Article51 1902-01-30 15 A petition from the Boer prisoners at Bermuda states that of them are willing to swear allegiance, nud the rest to take an oath of neutrality. They promise, if sent back to South Africa, to assist to the utmost in ending the war. London, January 23rd,51 words
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Article27 1902-01-30 15 Lord Kitchener and Lord Methuen, after a running fight of eigkt miles, captured a laager at Bosobipoort, with 24 prisoners. 91 waggons and 2,(H'O cattle.27 words
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Article11 1902-01-30 15 Bruce Hamilton baa captured 24 of Botha's men.11 words
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Article29 1902-01-30 15 Viscount Cranbourne stated Lll the House of Commons that it \va> impossible for the Government, whatever might rights in tlu- Persian Gulf and in Southern Persia.29 words
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Article14 1902-01-30 15 The Press of all shades of opinion applaud Lord Cranbourne's statement.14 words
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Article14 1902-01-30 15 Marquis Ito has left Rome for Naples. London, January 24th, iyO2.14 words
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27 1902-01-30 15 The French Chamber, upon the urgent representation of M. Delcasse, has passed the grants for the Catholic Missions for the Far East.27 words
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Article24 1902-01-30 15 MatquiB Ito has embarked on the Kiaoischvu on his return to the East. [The Kiaotschou U due in Singapore on Feb. 14th.24 words
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Article21 1902-01-30 15 The blockhouse system system is now almost complete from Klerksdorp to Zeerust and will probably be extended to Mafeking.21 words
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Article21 1902-01-30 15 The treaty cediug th<- Danish West Indies to the United States has been signed at Washington.21 words
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Article43 1902-01-30 15 Viscount Cranborne has stated that the occupation by a Foreign Power of fl sr;: port on the Persian Gulf would be inconsistent with the maintenance of the status quo, which is the policy of thf- <iovernment. London, Jan. 2sths rgo2.43 words
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Article25 1902-01-30 15 Lord Kitchener has authorised the Boer General Vilonel to form a corps of 1,500 Burghers for the purpose of terminating the war.25 words
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Article24 1902-01-30 15 Yilonelhas written to Steyn warning him that civil war was about to begin owing to his obstinacy. London^ January 26th, 1902.24 words
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Article13 1902-01-30 15 General Ben Yiljoen has been capttive^ in the neighbourhood of Lydenbttrg.13 words
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Article27 1902-01-30 15 Lord Kitchener telegrephs that this will doubtless have a considerable ciTect on the Boer.- north of the line. London, January 2-jth, 191*2.27 words
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Article24 1902-01-30 15 The Emperor o£ Germany has appointed the Prince of Wales to be Colonel of the crack regiment, the Eighth Cuirassiers.24 words
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Article18 1902-01-30 15 Commandant Retny, ii» has attacked Colonel Wilson near EVanltfort and has beefi repulsed, leaving ten killed.18 words
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Article22 1902-01-30 15 lV»l.*rMmiier, after a Itmg and difficult march" captured 86 Boers to thft northeast of Stnnderton. London i Janury iccj.22 words
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Article24 1902-01-30 15 Gen JBriuv Hamilton, after a night march surprised a. Boer laager. J&The British the enemy who fled nnd*weiv ptiraued for many miles.24 words
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Article18 1902-01-30 15 I a Two Boers "were* killed, lonf wounaeu, and eigbty-t\ro captured. The British bad three wounded.18 words
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Article20 1902-01-30 15 Mr. RnTfiKir Stated that a communication Fegsu'diiig tne IWrs had been received from the Dutch Government.20 words
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Article29 1902-01-30 15 That was n<»u under consideration and lie hoped he would shortly be able to lay the communication and the British Government reply before the House.29 words
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Article23 1902-01-30 15 A bMong Yeomanry patrol has been outflanked at RMtvh-i. Thirteen were killed or wounded, and 41 captured. London, Jan. 29th, 1902.23 words
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Article22 1902-01-30 15 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Jan. 24th, 1902. The Emperor wilj receive the Ministers separately on next Tuesday.22 words
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Article20 1902-01-30 15 His Majesty will also hold a reception for thp whole of the Diplomatic Corps on Feb. Ist.20 words
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11 1902-01-30 15 The Empress Dowager receives the Indies.11 words
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Article21 1902-01-30 15 The authorities at Canton have been ordered immediately to hand over the native Customs to the Maritime Authorities.21 words
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Article21 1902-01-30 15 Prince CWng's son has been appointed .-^tfll Ambassador to London for the Coronation^. At **kc in spme21 words
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Advertisement343 1902-01-30 15 'fhe Singapore and Straits R OUGH DIARY for 1902. price $1.20 per copy, ci.rO post free to Federated Malay States and Johore. fHE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS WALL ALMANACK, 1902. Price 50 cents. FRASER NEAVE, Limited, Publishers, Account Book rs «v Commercial Stationers 100, Robinson Road. Funagoya Tansan yi mineral wa'er,343 words
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Advertisement610 1902-01-30 15 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser* Cable Address, Advertiser, S\ngapore. Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore, leading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selai gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Neg.i Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawal Netherlands Indies, Java610 words
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Article474 1902-01-30 16 f P. O. Feb. I.— Per Malacca For London.— Mr. Kirk. Feb. 7.— Per Coromandel For London.— Mr. H. Mackenzie Cook, Mrs. and Miss Boldero. Feb.. 21.— Per Parramattu For London.— Mr and Mrs. A. I*. Adams, Miss Salzmann, Mr. and Mrs. Burkinshaw, and Mr. J.474 words
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Article273 1902-01-30 16 Quotatiom. Paid. Divtn»N DS Bank of China and Japan, Ltd, Nominal. £4 Deferred. £t Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.5° $5 OeaF Water Dairy Farm Ltd. 4100 $100 Fraser and Nenvc Ltd. $96. Sales. $50 >o lor Uyti ti 6%273 words
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Advertisement107 1902-01-30 16 STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. S H '!?*L~~ Xlo 'n av ll 4 P' m for Malacca. v£>n T Xw *«ienhani and Teluk s.s Malacca rdn, j days at 4 p.m. for Malacca. %r Sf Pr Swettenham and Teluk ss. Carlyle, -nuirsdajs for Port Swell en ham direci. s.s. Hye Lt*t;*107 words
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Advertisement59 1902-01-30 16 Millars* Karri Jarrah Forests, Ltd. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. VA7K Ihe unir)^r9ignrd laving been ap vv pointed Agent- f,.r ne above Cnm^^ny, are now prepared to quote and accept oidns and indents for Jarrah and Karri Woods of all descriptions; Railway Sleepers, Piles, Telegraph Poles, Scantlings, &c. Fcr lerms aid further particular-59 words
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Advertisement82 1902-01-30 16 For Ship Owners Captains, HOEG'S PATENT Anti-Corrosive and Anti-FouliDf Compositions A Besr for Stkel Ikon -^.s. HOEG'S Anti-Corrosive Composite ensure, the metal a md < *r*M r ndrr< n E rti *»^s,i, st< 0;11 *<^l,s| „ther recom,,M.m^| for ooati. [terfor of vessols, f uaequalted HOEG'S Anti-Fouling Compos.: on j dries82 words
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Miscellaneous390 1902-01-30 16 PABSENOBBB FOR THE BTRAITB. Per X I). L. Saehien, doe Jan 31 -From Hvomou-Ur Jo| lm H oss Mrs. Mocllormami Master Moellermann. From Antweri) Mrs Nionwekanp. Prom SonMiampton.- Mr. K \Vav' Prom Genoa Messrs. Th. Collmann, \'l)uoVer pJir.Piannsrhmidt. Mcncth. Willy Portsch H. Sechehaye, Dr. Henry Smith, Messrs (J Schmeelk* K-390 words
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Miscellaneous579 1902-01-30 16 CLEARANCES. January 23, Petersburg, lias., Ptachinsky, for Vladivostock. Maria Valerie. Aus., Bellen, for Hangoon Oronsay, Brit., Ellis, for New York Hong Wan, Brit., Hudson, for Muar'and Malacca. Chow Phya Brit., JeUicoe, for Malacca and Port Swettenham. Sanuki Maru, Jap Townsend,for Hongkong and •J apan. Savoia, Ger., Porzelins, for Manila Tsingtau.579 words
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Miscellaneous570 1902-01-30 16 VESSELS 1(M POKT. Men-0.-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wh« Brouwer Dot 326 Pons"", l -V 2Sfi? gohn Meyer Bangkok Jai ChowPhya Brit ."570 Jo Hcoe Im4 P*lta!?!?S?ff" BS L C P »«««»li Conlgsby Brit 2168 BUddta 3%Z\ M^*~ TT, lta^ Frigga Xoc (517 Berffb ran -i R.n.rLi570 words
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Miscellaneous42 1902-01-30 16 PASSKNGERB LKAVI^G BY TIIK MML i Mess"", "c--|! V o P Hon^ ForPen^-J Born V- i*.. lOw< n W. H. MiusGi^gor, A. voJ '•ASSKXGKRS LKKT BY Till MAIL ko im"" u: wt P and rilu^n i! I>D^ -Shanghai.-*!,. W ,n Shu T.n.42 words
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