The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 13 March 1902
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1902-03-13 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, MARCH 13th 1902 No. 76318 words
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Article259 1902-03-13 1 LiiOiK Artj< lbs. The K!erk-dorp Atfai.-, 53 Leprosy, 53 Work Lands and Buildings," i !C p lla'bour Islaml Scheme, ii ,M Word," IS4 I ipam se Treaty, j'^ n- apture, t i .Me:; i r Revei The H trLout Scheme, >#i r A' 1 liland at Chefoo, ice Pol:259 words
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Article50 1902-03-13 1 1» ln (March 12 /I Garrirf-'r $71.5° cite n;;;:;;;;:;:;;;;;;;;;; S f gaS g* -k* i 1 ios to the 1b.).. ci Bos to the lb) "toco •na).....;;:::;; s e 3» p 1°: it rt 4.20 L°- 9* 5 O €*4° None. no. [g-s* ;fe? 33 >r "^Nn 3.20 I.SS50 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article36 1902-03-13 1 fv,^ .V mi ra^ f Oxloy Road on thc loth instant, the wife of J. McLachl\n, ot a daughter. At Sandend Bungalow, Slipway, on the 9th nst., the wife of John Strphv n, of ivson36 words
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Article63 1902-03-13 1 At M. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore on Monday, the 10th instant, by the Ke v. W. H. O. Dunkerley, M A Colonial Chaplain, Edward gb\ Willoughby. Assistant Engineer Singa- I?lSt.ii? I St.ii 7? Kaihva y. second son oi Edward t. Willoughby, Esq., m.d., of London, to Lucil Margaret Marion Morgxn,63 words
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Article77 1902-03-13 1 (Corrected up to March 12.) On London. Bank 4 m/s ijio demand I /9fil Private credits 3 m/s i/i O documents 3 m/s 1/10VV, credits 6 m/s i/io/\! FRANCE, Remand 22SA Germany, demand 185 1 India, T. T HONGKONG, demand par." Yokohama, demand u !%pm Java, demand no.! Manila,77 words
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Article240 1902-03-13 1 Klerksdorp, the scene of the recent attac k on a wagon convoy and its escort, is a place in the south-west Transvaal, roughly just under a hundred miKs in a direct line from Johannesburg, but, following the curves of the railway, something well over that. It is240 words
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Article, Illustration28 1902-03-13 1 H're *ha!l thc Tress the TeopJe's right mair.ta-r LTnawed by infiuence and unbri'o-d by gain; H-re patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. «>"-*. .-,1 to Religion, Loyalty, and Law.28 words
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Article311 1902-03-13 1 Hijherto the great palliative for leprosy has been the vegetable product known as gurjon oil." Whether that has ever achieved cures in any really pronounced or advanced cases we do not know. But news of a novel remedv, said to be a specific, comes from Honolulu, on the311 words
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Article343 1902-03-13 1 PROFESSOR J. \V. lenks, Professor of Political Economy and Politics at Cornell University, U.S.A., h visiting the Native States. We are told that "he has been through British India and Burmah and is visiting the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States, as a special Commissioner, on behalf of343 words
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Article791 1902-03-13 1 There is one aspect of what is considered the permanent arrangement that assesses our Colony's revenue to the extent of 20 per cent for defence purposes, that demands, so we think, some very close scrutiny on the part of the local Government. In passing, we are791 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement44 1902-03-13 1 r« turnn /V»« Weekly from hurope to the Straits by any of are invited to send to the Manager S *ano C lht Slfcamer a "ddate of arm al in them^v' P es will then be mailed «o meet at various ports of call.44 words
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Advertisement48 1902-03-13 1 The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1902. Price $1.20 per copy, or $1.50 post free to Federated Mate States and Johore. THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS WALL ALMANACK, 16 02. Price 50 cents. FRASER NEAVE, Limited, Printers, Publishers, Account Book Mam kacturkhs A. Commercial Stationers 100, Robinson Road.48 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous37 1902-03-13 1 athcr Kei^ori. kikitiii (March u.) •»*«ng Kerbau Hospital OfeNrvaterv IN •>•> L A. M. 3 P. M. 9P,M. i^ntZ r 29f187 L^- 8U -^»*3 r«d "J 145.9 IU M .^f hou^ Nil. Mori ing, day and night partially37 words
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Miscellaneous252 1902-03-13 1 THE WEEK. Mails from England arrived on Sunday morning by the P. O. Malta which took letters on to China. The N.D.L. Sachsen with letters from China came in on Monday and left with home letters on Tuesday morning. The next ma:ls due here are by the N.D.L. Stuttgart and252 words
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Article619 1902-03-13 2 The Harbour Island Scheme. To-day is issued as a supplement to the Singapore Free Press a lithographed plan of Messrs. Swan and Maclaren's Island Scheme for providing more wharf accommodation for Singapore. It i*, we believe, a useful contribution to the present discussion of harbour improvement, and may be considered619 words
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Article1363 1902-03-13 2 Mum's the Word." Apparently, at least as far as we had the opportunity of observing in the IndoChina papers, there is a very remarkable reticence over the Anglo-Japanese agreement. The Havas cable agency appears to have ignored the subject, and the sole source of information as to the Agreement seems1,363 words
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Article262 1902-03-13 2 Quite a fi'lip of public interest has been given to the otherwise rather monotonous proceedings of reducing Boer resistance by Delarey's capture of Lord METHUEN with a party of a couple of hundred men. These appeared to have been merely an escort to four or five guns262 words
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Article205 1902-03-13 2 NfiTKB in the history of fly-tisliiiiiT on Scottish river has so lucky a cast teen made as one achieved by Mr. Th 'us Shaw, m.i\, over a year ago. Mr. Shaw u a devotee of the rod and what he doesn't know about the gentle art is205 words
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Article384 1902-03-13 2 With leference to t)»e m-iter Demetrius Bollger, we mod& last in the woi)<) to de-nel to capable and thou^litful wiitelron <r qupsiio/»s any injusucf. Bult vVC that Mr. BOULGER has muddled his graphical references, and our only as to what he is to be supposed is what384 words
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Article263 1902-03-13 3 SOME further light is thrown to-day on ihe capture of a portion of Lord METHcolumn, including himself, by a Boer foae under DKLAREY. The special feature of the incident is that the enemy had for the most part clothed themselves in British uniforms. It is therefore to be263 words
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Article196 1902-03-13 3 Questions re the Harbour improve s Proposed by Mr. Matthews, which J>e a.ked by Mr. G. S. Murray at next Then- council, are very pertinent, *bout a aC k definite information facilities to be afforded to th e n fT k steamef s that amounts in givin196 words
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Article548 1902-03-13 3 A French Island at Chefoo. We do not at this moment have access to a copy of the Convention entered into between China and the Allies (Britain and and France) at the close of the hostilities in iB6O. But we find in La Politique Coloniaie a statement of a certain548 words
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Article117 1902-03-13 3 The report for the month of February Of the Queensland Raub Gold Mining Company shows that in the main engine shaft E. Xcut number two south drive the \mde is three feet wide carrying very nice gold, this keeps up its average well. \V. Xcut, number117 words
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Article720 1902-03-13 3 The Chinese of San Francisco have taken to ping-pong. The Shanghai Gas Company pays a dividend of 12 per cent for the past year. Several Chinese were arrested last night, at the big fire at Kampong Martin and Havel ock-rd. for stealing property, pigs and poultry.720 words
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Article55 1902-03-13 3 This morning at 9 o'clock two Chinese were arrested for theft in a house in AnBon-rd. The inmates of the house discovered the thieves breaking open a box containing money and jewellery, and promptly seized and handed them over to the Police. The thieves will be charged with55 words
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Article214 1902-03-13 3 The thirty-third tournament of the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club was brought to a conclusion yesterday. The games were begun on the 17th of Feb. and the tournament has been chiefly noticeable for the exceptionally successful play of Miss J. Gunn. This lady entered for the singles214 words
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Article506 1902-03-13 3 The Hon'ble W. R. Collyer, the Attorney General, is returning to Singapore by the German Mail Steamer Stuttgart due ht re from Bremen on the 14th instant. The Hon'ble T. R. Kershaw, who has been acting for Mr. Colly^r goes home by the Sydney on the 16th instant. Anxiety is506 words
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Article567 1902-03-13 4 We take the following remarks from a letter of the Peking correspondent of the N.-C. Daily News The Russian Agreement concerning Manchuria still hangs fire. The Russian Government is not urgent in the matter, being content with leaving things as they are or leaving them to567 words
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382 1902-03-13 4 THE ARRIVAL OF IHE U.S. BROOKLYN." The United Stat. s cruiser Brooklyn, with Admiral Remy on board arrived rure from Manila just before iii».^ o'clock this morning and after salutes had been exdbarged with the Pon and 11. M. S Fearless, anchored in ih* Ro ids. Ihe Brooklyn, which lias382 words
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Article543 1902-03-13 4 A Chinbsb Village Burwt Out. What is undoubtedly thus far the most serious fire of the year occurred at Kampong Martin last night, when in addition to the burning of an entire Chinese village much valuable preperty, in the guise of stores of timber, boats543 words
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Article110 1902-03-13 4 The further hearing of the charge against A. J. Monteiro, the chief clerk of the G. P. O which was to have been heard this afternoon has been again postponed. Mr. Innes applied for a postponement 011 the grounds that the books &c. are being used110 words
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Article97 1902-03-13 4 Yesterday two well-dressed .Malays went into Messrs. Katz Bros' store, appropriated some razors and strops and managed to get away without being seen. They then paid a visit to Messrs J. Little and Co's shop, where they stole some table knives, and also managed to get out of97 words
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Article39 1902-03-13 4 It is proposed to spend $21,000,000 in improving the Port of Haiphong. H. M.S. Pigmy left for home at 1 30 this morning, being cheered by the creiv of the Fearless, as she passed this vessel in the Roads.39 words
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1398 1902-03-13 4 In the modest preface with which Dr. Conan Doyle introduces to the reader his book on The War in South Africa, its Cause and Conduct" the author says I wish someone more competent, and with some official authority, had undertaken1,398 words
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Article169 1902-03-13 4 writing of the Anglo-Japanese ment, the editor of the Reveu de U Orient says The Anglo-Japanese Alliance appears to us essentially transitory. The Japanese are plea-ed aiid proud of it let us hope I hat they will continue so. The English pretend 10 be proud and pleased with169 words
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Article330 1902-03-13 4 A Characteristic Ikcidbxi*. The London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian repeats the following s to ry, which he heard the other day fro« a sergeant-major in Kitchener's Fighting Scouts just home iroui t l je front. One of the troopers riding in advance of the column fell sick,330 words
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Article733 1902-03-13 5 The breaking off of Mr. Marconi's ent ro Miss Holman has been made Which gives to the following, all t the engagement, the cynic sauce of interest:— Mr. Marconi S Piancbb. s the first person in the world to know of Mj tr.ins-oceanic pl» ns and one733 words
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Article98 1902-03-13 5 lowing were the result! of the foe Government Building Allotfining Robinson Road, heM at (Vs Mtle room yesterday. The Y l^^was sq.ft.' orner block fronting Japan "i Robinson Road, area 2,411 so. '^J'.v Shaik Sally Abdad at §6.65 5i0.033.15 L o t 2 area 1,931 s<i. S^;^';^ hv98 words
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Article748 1902-03-13 5 Mr. A. E. Mulholland proceeds this afternoon to Sarawak, where he will be stationed on behalf of the Borneo Co., Ltd. The total number of deaths for Singapore for the week ended March ist. is 152 a ratio per mille of 33.62. The Selangor Turi Club748 words
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Article775 1902-03-13 5 RILEY HARGREAVES CO. LTD. Annual Mebtikg. The annual meeting of the above Cornpan}' was held at noon to-day at the Company's offices in Read st. Mr. M. Robertson was in the Chair and others present were Messrs. A. Von Rossing, C. E. F. Sanderson, and G. M. Kesting, (Directors), Hon.775 words
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Article42 1902-03-13 5 Admiral Montojo is dend. It was lit* who with his worthless old vessels had to imet Admiral Dewey's fleet in Manila Hay, with the result that everyone knows. The Admiral, w'oo was renowned for his "courtly Spanish grace," wa-? seventy years old.42 words
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Article91 1902-03-13 5 The Russian transport Sa ratov left for Vladivostock yesterday evening after taking in about 600 tons of coal. The Austrian steamer China which left for Penang on the sth shipped about 30 horses for that settlement. The American war steamer Brooklyn took about 500 tons of coal in91 words
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Article127 1902-03-13 5 A New Company To Be Formpd. Messrs. Fraser and Co. inform us tha: Mr. R. \V. Duff, who is shortly to arrive from London, writes regarding t\w reconstruction of the syndicate in Company form, to the effect that the new Company will be an intermediate Company127 words
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Article168 1902-03-13 5 An advance copy of the 23rd annual issue of this very useful' local Iran dbook reaches us from Fraser and Neave, Lt»? the publishers, who will issue the year's supply to the public in a few days. In general form the Directory follows pre vious years,168 words
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Article394 1902-03-13 5 The fourth annual report of the Directors, to be presented at the meeting on Mondav next, contains the following paragraphs.^-— In November last, your Directors entertained an offer for the -a!e of the Robinson Ro id and Raffles Quay properties, and, alter s ime negotiation, these394 words
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Article1312 1902-03-13 6 LXXV. (Specially written for the Singapore Free Press by Rev. G. M. Keith). An eccentric person advertised in the Scotsman lately for information about a <;hurch in the city where a real Christian rould find nourishing food for his starving «oul, and whose minister could talk1,312 words
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Article98 1902-03-13 6 London, Feb. 12. Japanese tour per cents stand at eighty-three and a half, five per cents have risen a half and i hinese bonds a half. Tokio, Feb. 13. A London despatch of this morning states that Japanese War Bonds rose £1 and changed hands at98 words
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Article49 1902-03-13 6 The following telegraphed report of the Rin Lode is. sent us by Messrs. Byme Co. the General Agents. The Battery ran in February crushing 570 tons for 8 tons of Tin Oxide. A short month owing to Chinese Holidays. Working expenses including duty, §3,800.49 words
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Article251 1902-03-13 6 New York, Feb. 19. The cases of alleged cruelty to Filipinos by soldiers reported to the Senate by Secretary Root, proved upon investigation to be unfounded or exaggerated. Young Roosevelt is convalescing rapidly, and will be moved to Washington soon. Governor Taft, before the Senate investigation, testified that scarcely251 words
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Article68 1902-03-13 6 The German cruiser Hertha, which was here a short time back, returned yesterday from Pulo Way, where she has been during the interval, and exchanged salutes with the Port. It is rumoured that the Hertha has been to the Sumatran port on a visit of inspection, to determine68 words
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Article119 1902-03-13 6 At eleven o'clock this morning, Rear Admiral Remy, of the U S. cruiser Brooklyn, landed officially at Johnston's Pier. He was received by H. E. Lieut. Col. Oakes, r< A., Officer Commanding tha Troops, and the Band and a Guard-of-Honour of the 13th Madras Infantry, in command119 words
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266 1902-03-13 6 Sir William Gowers sends us (i?ays The Times of Feb. 3rd) the following extract from a private letter lie has just received from Mr. Rudvard Kipling, dated Cape Town, January 14th.: Things are going forward well in the country as regards the war. Our266 words
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Article244 1902-03-13 6 The Daily Telegraph says Nothing, perhaps, is better calculated to advance the cause of music among the M masses than a serious attempt in the direction of still further improving the quality of that which is heard in our parks and open spaces. The opportunity of listening to244 words
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Article135 1902-03-13 6 Under the Transit of Cattle l>y Sea Ordinance the main line of steamers of the Ocean Steamship Co and of the Koningklijke Paketvaart Maatshappij are exempted t'om certain of the rules. We are not quite sure that a popular firm of medical practitioners in Singapore has not a constructive grievance135 words
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Article686 1902-03-13 6 Mr. H. O. Newland has been umoim Supt. of Police, Penang. The SS. Triglav arrived her. ye with a cargo of salt consigned to Me Rautenberg Schmidt. Mr J. Graham is appointed a meml of the Board of Licensing Juati< Singapore, vice Mr. A. P. Ada,686 words
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Article1227 1902-03-13 7 ii£U*i homines nostrt est farrago libelli. p,te of all the explanations and comj the British and continental press, wholly at a loss to understand how t the Dutch Premier, was in--irta polite rebuff from England -famous Xote of last month. Mind your own in a most1,227 words
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Article294 1902-03-13 7 A General Meeting of mine owners at Kuala Lumpor decided to give the naichang coolies a clear Iwo months' notice of their intention to make the working day one ot seven hours duration. At the end of this p-riod, the new regulation will be enforced. It was the attempted enforcement294 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter175 1902-03-13 7 To the Editor. Sir, It has been pointed out to me that my remarks in the Singapore Free Press on the case Labuan Trading Co. v. Spirit Farmer may have given rise to misconception. I am assured that the magistrate's (VV. H. Hastings, Esq.) written judgment awaited175 words
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Article217 1902-03-13 7 Mrs. E. Becker, staying at Balmoral,' Stevens-rd., reports that her residence was entered by burglars, at an early hour this morning. The burglars stole some silver plate, a silver tea-set and various other articles from the pantry and got clear away without arousing the inmates of the217 words
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Article247 1902-03-13 7 The annual report on th^ condition of affairs in Christmas Island published in the Government Gazette of yesterday does not put a very cheerful aspect on the conditions of life there. The average death rate for the year amongst the coolies was 475 57 P er247 words
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Article146 1902-03-13 7 An amusing story comes from Valparaiso. Chilo. The cricket club there sent to England for a large consignment of bats and a few stumps. On arrival they were liable to a duty of thirty per cent., but it occurred to the captain, who had had a good deal of experience146 words
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Article37 1902-03-13 7 The M. M. steamer Guadalquivir connecting with the P. O. mail Packer Malta arrived from Saigon this morning. The steamer Mascotte arrived from Saugor yesterday with a full cargo of Indian coals for this port.37 words
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Article47 1902-03-13 7 H. M. S. RINALDO." H. M.S. Rina/do, which left here on Feb. 13th presumably for Hongkong, did not visit that port it appears, but went on a short cruise to Pulau Aor, returning 1 her* yesterday. She went to the wharf to coai at 9.30 this morning.47 words
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Article306 1902-03-13 7 Lord Avebjry presided at a meeting o f the Royal Statistical Society, when Sir John Gloveread a valuable paper on Tonnage Statistics oi the Decade, iSyi-igoo." As to coal supplies, said Sir John, it was more, than satisfactory that we were not now soltly dependent306 words
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313 1902-03-13 7 THE STRANDING OF H. M.S. "CRESCENT." Halifax Nova Scotii), Friday, Feb. 7. The following particulars of the stranding of the Hagship Cr while entering the English harbou: near St. Kitrs, on January 11, have been receive* here. The Crescent struck on a reef, her prow running high and dry up313 words
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171 1902-03-13 7 THE COST OF MAINTAINING CONVICTS. A Mippiement to the Government Gazett published yesterday dealing with the convict department states that 25 paupt invalid convicts were quartered at the convict lines during the year, and of these live died. T^n ticket of leave men were in Singapore and were able to171 words
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Article300 1902-03-13 8 The Dire, tors' Report for presentation to the half-yearly meeting on Monday next reads. Your Directors beg ro mbo N I statement oi acounts, duly audited, fur the half-year ended list iJecember, 1901. Th nit amount for the haif-yeaf available f r dis nbution. including $^00,000300 words
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Article455 1902-03-13 8 The Valhalla returned here from Batavia this afternoon. The Town and Volunteer Band will play in the Peoples Park on Tuesday afternoon. Capt. N. D. Cochrane, R.G.A., formerly acting adjutant S. V. A., is on his way home, invalided, from South Africa. Capt. .Jasper Howley, Lincolnshire455 words
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Article156 1902-03-13 8 Smart Capture by a Police Patrol. At an earl}- hour thi3 morning a police patrol of two men, when passing through Almeida-rd. discovered a Chinaman reconnoitring Mr. F. Leuthold's residence with the intention, it is supposed, of breaking into the house. On seeing the Police the Chinaman156 words
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Article261 1902-03-13 8 The annual general meeting of the shareholders was held at noon to-day Mr. A. Gentle in the Chair, there being also present|Messrs. Becker, Sugden, Cadell, Edlin, Makepeace. Mactaggart, Morrison, Scott, and McKean Secretary) Ihe minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed, and the report and261 words
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Article143 1902-03-13 8 The American steam yacht Margaret arrived here froui Colombo yesterday, haying called, en route, at Palo Wey. The Margaret is owned by *Mr. J. E. Emerson of Baltimore, who is on board during the present cruisew it k Miss Emerson his daughter and a party of friends consisting143 words
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Article168 1902-03-13 8 A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Cathedral this morning, the contracting parties being Mr. E. D. Willoughby. Assistant Engineer, Singapore-Johore Railway, second son of E. F. Willoughly, M I)., of London, and Miss 1.. M. M. Morgan, tliird daughter of James Morgan, y.p., of Old Bank168 words
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Article313 1902-03-13 8 I Victoria Bbaten Badly. London, February 25th 6-55 p.m. The match between Mr. MacLarens team and Victoria has ended in a victory for the Englishmen by 8 wickets. Mr. MacLarens team were all out for 298 runs, or 169 runs ahead of the Victorian total for313 words
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Article379 1902-03-13 8 At the fifth annual general meeting of shareholders held in Hongkong on the 4th inst. the chairman, Mr. R. C. Wilcox, in the course of his statement spoke as follows Well, gentlemen, we are not too flourishing so ar as funds are concerned, but we have upwards379 words
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Article125 1902-03-13 8 A letter (says a Cape Town correspondent) found upon a Boer recently captured in the Transvaal, revealed a new trait of Boer slimness. The latter was dated from Ceylon, and purported to be written by a prisoner there to his brother in South Africa. It was an125 words
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Article61 1902-03-13 8 Touching the broken-off engagement between Mr. Marconi, of wireless telegraphy fame, and Miss Josephine Ilolman me young American lady who showed iuch enthusiasm in getting th c system explained to her on board an Atlantic liner by the inventor himself, it would seen proper to describe the rupture, in the61 words
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Article, Illustration722 1902-03-13 8 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied honest pastimes, playe at chesse mer's game, and the philosopher's aslr °n<>. whettes thyr wittes, recreates thevr t?*' hi "a hurts no body in the mean seasonAll communications should beaddrp Chess Editor, Singapore Free P, ess problems, games and other ches^ matt,722 words
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Article49 1902-03-13 8 A cricket match played on 8 between the SRC and the S.V.J <• in a victory for the former by I The highest scorer for the S.R< Zehnder with 33 runs, and foi tl I't,-. Boxton iraa highesl with For the 8 J: C. James took I n 2C run-49 words
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Article534 1902-03-13 9 Colonial Secretary courteously inMonsieur Paul Doumer, or .General of Indo-China, and VicePnttier. Commander-in-Chief of Squadron in the rar hast, are to arrive in Singapore by the Mail on Sunday next, 16th instant. e will inc^ officially at Johnston's hour to be notified later in a I534 words
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Article61 1902-03-13 9 Mr. Maclaren has given notice that at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday he will move That the Government be approached with a view to the appointment of a Bacteriologist in Singapore at the joint expense of the Government and Municipality and the advisability61 words
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Article65 1902-03-13 9 At 5 3O prn. yesterday afternoon H.M.S. hinaldo left the Roads bound Eastward. At 6 a.m. this morning H. M. S. Mutinc 'eft also bound Eastward, and the U. S. cruiser Brooklyn steamed away bound Westward at the same hour. The latter vessel goes to the United States65 words
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Article83 1902-03-13 9 Last night some thieves attempted to enter the residence of Mr. T. L. Gosling, Dovecot, River Valley Road, but only got as far as the verandah. They managed^ to appropriate a table, value $5, which was outside the house, but were presumably disturbed as they did83 words
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Article91 1902-03-13 9 A Sikh constable whilst on doty at CollyerQuay last night noticed a chinaman walking along with a heavy load. The constable inspected the man, and was going to question him when he threw down hi> load and ran awaj. H<» was panned and in his attempts to91 words
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Article146 1902-03-13 9 A Chinaman was chnrged before Mr. Beatty at the police court this morning with entering the house of another Chinaman in Nankin Street, and stea'ing a number ui articles of clothing, the property of the tenant. Ihe prosecutor had locked his front door and goneto the back of146 words
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120 1902-03-13 9 The following is a rt^ume of the Mine Manager's report for February Main shaft, no ft. level, No. 2 lode E. Lode getting bigger looking well six stopes working lode averages 3 ft. 6 in. good s'.one. In 160 ft. level 1 ft.120 words
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Article85 1902-03-13 9 The M. M. steamer Guadalquivir with the European Mails ex the P. O. Malta left for Saigon at 1 1 yesterday mo ning. The Homeward German Mail Sachsen left for Europe at 10 o'clock this morning. The Russian Volunteer steamer Petersburg from Yladivostock homeward board is expected here85 words
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Article43 1902-03-13 9 Mr Andrews, of the Bombay Burmah Tiading Corporation, left for Bangkok yesterday. It is confirmed by letter fiom Hongkong tnat tte Welsh Fiifuien come to Singapore, but although April is mentioned, that cannot occur till a relieving battalion arrives, possibly irom South Africa.43 words
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77 1902-03-13 9 Yesterday before Mr. Gilman, B. H. Buxton, of the Straits Aerated Water Factory, appeared in answer to a summons issued by Mr. A Morrison, of Messrs. Fraser and Neave Co., for a contravention of Sec. 3 Sub-Sec. 2 of the Merchandise Marks Act.77 words
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Article118 1902-03-13 9 A Chinaman reports to the Police that at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when walking along Sat>o-street, he was attacked by three other Chinaman, one of whom seized him by the throat and prevented him shouting for Police, while the others robbed him of his hat, watch and118 words
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Article130 1902-03-13 9 At the Assizes this morning Ong Ah Yit was sentenced to Me years penal servitude for gang robbery. Ibe case of Kader Ally was then commenced, Mr. J.D Stuart prosecuting on behalf of the Attorney Genera! and Mr. K. W. Braddell defending. The charge against Kader Ally is130 words
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Article391 1902-03-13 9 (Australian Papers.) London, February 15 A sheriff in Kentucky and a posse of 40 police, when trying to seize a saloon-keeper's propeity, nut with considerable resislar.ee. A severe struggle took place between them and the owner and 22 mountaineers who sympathised with him. Two of the posse and seven391 words
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Article54 1902-03-13 9 At Penang on thr 3rd Roberts, the billiard champion, played Khoo Ghee Eng (Kecliil), there bein- ji capital attendance. Receiving 500 the local man only reached 967 when Roberta went out, the professional apparently not playing for bio- breaks, but for demonstrating his ability to place the balls in advantageous54 words
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Correspondence.
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180 1902-03-13 9 Canal Schemes and the Malay Peninsula. Peninsula. fo the Editor. Sir, My attention has been drawn to your article on my recent communication in the Globe. You attribute to me a statement to the effect that a Canal across the isthmus of Kra is feasible. Will you pardon my saying180 words
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641 1902-03-13 9 A SUNKEN TONGKANG IN KEPPEL HARBOUR. Blown Up Br the R. E. Late on Friday night a large tongkang laden with coal was brought alongside Tanjong Pagar Wharf by a man of-war's launch. She was then in a leaky condition, and shortly afterwards began to settle. Nothing could be done641 words
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Article66 1902-03-13 10 At the meeting of Legislative Council on Tuesday Mr. Stringer will move his resolution re the appointment of the Hon. C. W. S. Kynnersley, o.m 0., to represent the Colony at the Coronation, a new Bill Sultan Ali's Land Bill will be read a first time, Adrian Koek's66 words
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Article596 1902-03-13 10 Thb Kwong Woh Pit Sib. The further hearing of the charge igainst the eleven Macaus who were arrested by ihe Police for being members of an unlawful and dangerous society, was re>umtd yesterday afternoon before Mr. Beatty. The Chinese detective who obtained th«« property fr«m the pawnshops596 words
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Article68 1902-03-13 10 At the special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday afternoon, various amendments to the Tramway Bill with regard to the Municipality obtaining electrical power from the Tramway Company were proposed, and a resolution was passed to ask Government to insert a clause in the Bill providing for68 words
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Article85 1902-03-13 10 The Sempam Mining Co held a General Meeting at Kuala Lumpor recently at which a dividened of $3 per share was declared for the last six months. This, together with the $3 50 declared for the previous six months, makes a total dividened for the twelve months of $6.50 on85 words
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Article2437 1902-03-13 10 The Important Agrbimbnt. Rumours have been current for some time of negotiations for an arrangement between Great Britain and Japan with regard to their interests in the Far East. The announcement made on Monday in both Houses with regard to Wei-hai-wei created some uneasiness as to2,437 words
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Article133 1902-03-13 10 luo Cases in one Nk.ht. A iLokien reports that ;it 8.30 last he was walking along South Bridge- I and when near the junction of Pagoda-st and South Bridge-rd., li^ was attacks two other Chinese who robbed hiwo watch and chain and money ind made off. The133 words
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Article89 1902-03-13 10 Four liUlitie^ are t<> h^ n^ l which have anivrd here SlOCd and in each case the victim i» a C' and a lireman. The ve^-els on men died are the (ierman mail S* E. Ex. Te!. Co^. cable ship, the Athe NorwepUn s'eacner Skuld s.s. Deli. In89 words
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Article1392 1902-03-13 11 (Via Ceylon.) February 25th.— Lord Kitchener's '.on states that 32 Boers were killed and ere were 483 surrenders and led, Henry Kundle has started from ToW n for England. leon i.ordTweedmouth's motion in rds, Lord Lansdowne said a full l0 the contracts would be held, but the not the1,392 words
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Article73 1902-03-13 11 K. E. the Governor paid an official visit to Admiral Remy on board the Brooklyn at 3.30 pm. this afternoon nnd received the custom** y salute. Apropos i>f the small-pox epidemic in London the Kiti^r ba» been recently vaccinated, and an immense number of society Udiet, for the reason that73 words
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Article760 1902-03-13 11 On the Atlantic and the Eastern Routbs. A British paper has been reviewing the progress made in ocean speeds on the Atlantic and the Eastern routes— to the Far East and Australia. Compared with the huge and swift steamers crossing the Atlantic, (the journal says) those760 words
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Article184 1902-03-13 11 1 he next Choral and Orchestral Concert, which is the last of the present season ending March 31st, will take place on Tuesday the 1 8th inst. (and not, as previously announced, on Monday 17th.) An excellent programme is being arranged, and especial attention is directed to the184 words
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Article281 1902-03-13 11 Awkward Disclosurb of Designs in the Far East. {Daily Mail.) Berlin, Friday, Feb. 7. A sensational sitting of the Reichstag was expected today, when Admiral Tirpitz, Secretary for the Navy, tried to explain the meaning of his secret order to the naval authorities pointing out the necessity281 words
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Article305 1902-03-13 11 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other warkgts there may be small variations. Singapore, Man roth, igoj. Beans, Long per catty cts. 05 Do., French do. 12 Beef per pound 22 Beef bteak do. t% 24 Bean Sprouts per catty305 words
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Article230 1902-03-13 12 The Visit to* America. The Hamburg correspondent of the Daily Mail points out that the methods to be adopted by Prince Henry to make himself popular in America are not viewed with satisfaction everywhere in Germany. He sayg English spoken." Under this heading the newspapers here230 words
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Article151 1902-03-13 12 According to a Shanghai telegram (3rd) to tbc Hongkong Daily Pres* A special meeting of the China Association, convened there that day, rejected by a large majority Sir James Mackay's reported proposal to increase the import duty to 15 per cent, against this being set the abolition151 words
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Article498 1902-03-13 12 In order to secure greater structural strength in torpedo boat destroyers the Lords of the Admiralty have determined thai the maximum speed of such ttaa* Is built in the future shall bi reduced to 27 knots in hour. Cocus Island, which lies aboat midwaj in the Indian Ocean498 words
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Article197 1902-03-13 12 The China Mail (March ist) says Owing no doubt to the long continued drought, cholera has broken out in Canton, and according to all accounts is working havoc among the Chinese in different parts of that densely populated city. This forenoon, the sad intelligence was biought197 words
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Article453 1902-03-13 12 I Naval and Diplomatic Arrangements. Thb Coronation. A Japanese paper reports that a bill will be brought before the Houses of Parliament, recommending that several Japanese warships be despatched to England to take part in the review on the occasion of the coronation of King Edward. Three453 words
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Article137 1902-03-13 12 The Manila Times, di*cussing the AngloJapanese agreement, says The stupendous potentialities of this new union, however, are not to be reckoned alone by muzzle-area, tonnage and navies, but the moral force behind the union. The thought will find favour with many that there is a third and silent partner to137 words
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Article26 1902-03-13 12 I He 'It was hard work to keep from kissing you last ninht Baby.' She Wei!, you mu*t be careful no: to over-exert you. self, Birdie.'26 words
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787 1902-03-13 12 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 important787 words
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Advertisement48 1902-03-13 12 Bricks AND Firebricks THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Go. Ltd. ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY Bricks at $15 per 1000, Firebricks at $75 per 1000. Fireclay at $27.50 per ton Speciality in B >iirr Settings and Boiler Coversmanc to ortlr-r. For further particulars apply to THE l-ORNEO Co,, Ltd., AGENTS.48 words
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Advertisement587 1902-03-13 12 The Singapore Free P^T" AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address,— Advertiser, Sxn Tblbphoni Number.— u bUbhed Raffles at 30-3.ee', PlaSiog.p^ HPHE leading English Newspaper Ir L 1 Straits Scttlemcnu Jot Federated Native States of P era k s gor, Sungei Ujon^, Pahang, the Sembilan British North Borneo Sa Netherlands Indies. Java587 words
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Article447 1902-03-13 13 jsh II reported scratched for the is His Majesty's nomination- date of Capt. Mvffikea'i death, at Jlta, was Sunday, 15^ February. ti P Town unJ Volunteer Band will play ,1,1 Jail Site on Thursday after- *sto 6 p.m. rn j n g at the Police Court447 words
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Article70 1902-03-13 13 '"gtl the Assizes before the SedJii e(ase ot P- A. Oliveiro, :nmtna! breach of trust as a J"*« was taken. n 7 (jrneral prosecuted and vt, r Vi.'? dHI fl ftnded Hi o[ i" rls nf t^e case had been ur y by tie Attorney-liener-r *ar<J« U^ r70 words
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Article107 1902-03-13 13 Yesterday, the Chief Police Officer, Mr. Wathen, received an amonymous letter in I ami! m which it was stated that some Khngs, who were gambling a few days ago in Neil-rd, had murdered another Kling who had won all the money from them, and had buried the107 words
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Article207 1902-03-13 13 Captured by tub Police inSingapork. Yesterday the Police found a European, who was evidently suffering from a severe ttack of fever, lying O n the ground in Neil-rd., and removed him to the General Hospital. Investigations were then made as to the man's identity, and it207 words
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Article243 1902-03-13 13 Yesterday the Chief Justice sentenced KadirAli) Captain Davies' bill-collector, to 3 year's rigorous imprisonment for criminal breach of trust of his master's property committed in 189o*. The methods adopted by this miscreant in carrying out his purpose weiv <>f a singularly daring and barefaced description.243 words
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Article227 1902-03-13 13 t'rince Louis d'Orleans and Prince Henri D'Atiwrgne, wlio huve been touring British India and were lately the guests of the Viceroy at Calcutta, may arrive in Singapore shortly. i Out of some 60,000 tons oi' shipping in Rangoon at the present time it is somewhat remarkable that there is not227 words
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Article1663 1902-03-13 13 Tuesday, March iith, 1902. Present t His Excellency the Governor Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'Dle the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. Sneyd Kynnersley, c.m.g.) the Acting Auditor-General (W. Evans.) the Actg. Attorney-General (T. H. Kershaw.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. Penney.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray.) J.1,663 words
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Article1413 1902-03-13 14 The Advantages of Disasters. By Edgar Wallace. {Daily Mail.) It would be unfair to dismiss the subject of the columns in the field so as to convey the impression that the majority of them have grown stale, or, indeed, that the personnel of any of the columns1,413 words
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812 1902-03-13 14 Thb LaR(tBST British Warship Ever Planned. The new first-class battleship King Edward VII. whose keel-plate has just been laid by the King, will be the largest ever built for the British Navy, Thtee other battleships of the same class are to be laid down in812 words
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Article343 1902-03-13 14 In his interesting book of reminiscences, Hand Immemor (Longmans), Mr. Charles Stewart quotes the shrewd advice which Mr. William Spottiswoode, scientific man, Queen's Printer, and President of the Royal Society, used to give to young men on the choice of a profession Stick to343 words
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Article453 1902-03-13 14 J» l There are probably no few in the Far East who will learn with great regret of the death of this eminent authority on metaphysical philosophy. The following reference is from a mail paper: The death of Professor Robert Adamson is a heavy blow453 words
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628 1902-03-13 14 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and a Founders, WharfingerVft c >| THIS Company executes Ship and n Engine Repairs oi all descriptions in 1 efficient manner, under the superintend 1 experienced European Shipwrights and F *i Graving Docks up to 500 feet in length^ 1 net628 words
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Advertisement133 1902-03-13 14 Funagoya Tansan The above mineral water, for which «e were recently appointed sole agents Hasegawa Co. of Kobe, Japan, is bottli at Funagoya spring in Kuishui, Japan and is an invigorating and refreshing drink. It mixes excellently with whisky, brandy or milk and in this respect is usually pf< ferred133 words
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Article23 1902-03-13 15 The correspondent of the Standard a Klerksdorp states that the escort of the convoy at Kraaipan twice repulsed the Boers.23 words
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Article19 1902-03-13 15 The latter then charged on three sides with tremendous impetus and recklessness, dividing the column.19 words
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Article22 1902-03-13 15 Some of the Northumberland Fusiliers fought their way out and charged with bayonets, but it was a hopeless effort.22 words
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Article43 1902-03-13 15 Mr. Brodrick, the Secretary of State for War, in introducing the Army Estimates in the House of Commons, stated that it was proposed that in future men should do three years' service with the colours, and niue years in the Reserve.43 words
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Article27 1902-03-13 15 The pay of the private ivas to be a clear shilling per day, rising under certain circumstances to eighteen -pence. London, March 6th, igo2.27 words
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Article21 1902-03-13 15 Mr. Hay and President Roosevelt in succession received the Boers Messrs. Wolmarans and VVessels as private visitors.21 words
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Article26 1902-03-13 15 After listening to them for fifteen minutes, President Roosevelt stated that the United States would not interfere in the struggle in South Africa.26 words
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Article22 1902-03-13 15 The German Emperor has recalled from the China Station the cruiser Kaiscrin Augusta, and two torpedo destroyers.22 words
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Article32 1902-03-13 15 It is announced that over a hundred more of the men who comprised the escort to the convoy in the Klerksdorp affair, have now rejoined. London, March 7th, igo2.32 words
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Article42 1902-03-13 15 In answer to enquiries regarding- Shantang the German Government has assured the United States that there is no intention to exclude the t citizens of other nationalities from any of the advantages which Germans may enjoy there.42 words
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Article29 1902-03-13 15 M. Delcasse, speaking in the Chamber, said that the Japanese Treaty cannot modify French policy, which is likewise directed to maintain the integrity of China.29 words
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Article35 1902-03-13 15 The Japanese battleship Mikasa hits arrived at Devonport, to attend the ceremony of the launching of the new British battleship Queen by Hor Majosty the Qneen. London, March 8 th, /go 2.35 words
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Article18 1902-03-13 15 The King is going to Nice and stays at Paris for two days.18 words
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Article13 1902-03-13 15 An interview with President Loubet has been arranged.13 words
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Article37 1902-03-13 15 Lord Kitchener wires that Remington has discovered iu a cave 300,000 rounds of Martini-Henry cartridges. 10,000 rounds of Lee-Metford, several hundred shells and fuses, one Maxim gun and two heliographs London, March gth y IQO2.37 words
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Article11 1902-03-13 15 President Roosevelt has signed the Philippines Tariff Bill.11 words
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Article132 1902-03-13 15 Her Majesty the Queen has launched the battleship Queen at Devonport. Afterwards His Majesty the King laid the first plate of the keel of the battleship King Edward VII. [The "Queen" was one of the three battleship mentioned in the naval programme of 1900-1901. Her dimensions are 400132 words
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Article42 1902-03-13 15 CANADA AND JAPANESE IMMIGRATION. The Commission which has been sitting in Canada on the question of. Japanese immigration, advises that legislation should be carried out on the lines of theNatal Act unless the Japanese Government will enforce its Inhibition Act preventing Emigration.42 words
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Article51 1902-03-13 15 DELAREY CAPTURES METHUEN AND TWO HUNDRED MEN. Guns Also Captured. General Lord Methuen, and a detachment of two hundred officers and men with four guns, a pompom, and baggage, have been captured by Delarey. Methuen was wounded. The engagement took place on Friday the 7th. London, March nth,51 words
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Article22 1902-03-13 15 Lord Methuen was wounded in the thigh. He is still in the Boer camp and is being well cared for.22 words
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Article24 1902-03-13 15 The other British casualties were three officers and thirty-eight men killed five officers and 72 men wounded. Two hundred men are missing.24 words
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Article22 1902-03-13 15 Methuen's force consisted of 1,200, whilst the Boers numMred 1,500, almost all of whom were dressed in Britislii^iniforms.22 words
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Article12 1902-03-13 15 The British troops behaved with the greatest gallantry.12 words
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Article22 1902-03-13 15 Lord Kitchener hopes that the reinforcements now arriving will be sufficient to rectify the situation without disturbing operations elsewhere.22 words
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Article17 1902-03-13 15 North Borneo is conspicuously represented in the Colonial Exhibition held at the Royal Exchange London.17 words
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Article23 1902-03-13 15 Russia, yielding to China, has undertaken to withdraw from Manchuria within eighteen months from the signing of the proposed Convention.23 words
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Article18 1902-03-13 15 Ambush the Second has become lamed, and is in consequence scratched for the Grand National.18 words
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Article41 1902-03-13 15 The Rt. Hon. St. J. Brodrick, Minister for War, stated in the House that 6,000 Yeomanry will embark next month. Large drafts of cavalry and infantry were ready, and a full supply of horses was being maintained.41 words
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Article13 1902-03-13 15 EVERYTHING KITCHENER WANTS. Lord Kitchener will have all the assistance he asks fot.13 words
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Article30 1902-03-13 15 Intense feeling prevails in the House against the Irishmen, who received the reading <>£ KiCdieiter'f despatches with derisive laughter and an outburst of cheering. London, March 12th, i]O230 words
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Advertisement675 1902-03-13 15 F Office. Telegraph St. Wharves. Keppel Harbour. 0 STEAM NAVIGATION Co, tor CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, Stea^ t^DIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN, CEYLgN. GIBRALTAR, EGYPT. B^DISI, PLYMOUTH AND L()N du .j| s o f Lading issued for Persian Cental and American Ports t also for MAIL LINE. TVVARD homeward )L 1902 »9<>a Mar.675 words
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Advertisement562 1902-03-13 15 N.Y.K. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd.) .A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is mamtamed 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 accommodation for First and Second562 words
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Article327 1902-03-13 16 Quotation. Paid. Divinivns. Kank of China and Japan. Ltd. £i Nominal. £4 Deferred. X 1 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. *Vs° $5 Chindras Gold Mining Co. Ltd. £1 £1 $10 Clear Water Dairy farm Ltu. $100 $100 Fraser and Neave327 words
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Article24 1902-03-13 16 (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Mar. Bth, 2.6 p.m. A third European death has occurred at Canton from cholera.24 words
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Article15 1902-03-13 16 The Customs staff are obliged to secure isolation by living in boats.15 words
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Article25 1902-03-13 16 A JAPANESE STEAMER INFECTED. The disease has appeared in the Riojun Maru in dock, at Hunghom, and two men have died and six are ill.25 words
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Article31 1902-03-13 16 A Hundred and Fifty Lives Lost. A collision has occurred between the steamer Hoiho and a passage boat near Canton. Over a hundred and fifty persons were drowned.31 words
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Advertisement67 1902-03-13 16 r HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI, GATION COMPANY, LIMITED. TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE TO Victoria (BX.) Seattle, and Tacoma Also carrying cargo on through Bills of Lading to Portland, (Oregon) Port Townsend, and San Francisco. The Steamship YANGTSZE, due here on the 9th March will Lave prompt despatch and will be followed by67 words
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Miscellaneous568 1902-03-13 16 CLEARANCES March 5. Alboin. Brit Curtis, for Colombo. March 6. Freiburg, Ger., Prosch, for China and Japan. Tolv, Nor., Kallevig, lor Bangkok. Sri Wongs©, Dut., Soolong, for Rhio. Oardanus, Brit., Moir, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Maha Vajimnhis, Dut., Eogclsman^fof Batavia, via Billiton Jlong Wan, Brit., Hudson, f<»i Muar and568 words
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Miscellaneous983 1902-03-13 16 PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD. p. o. Mar. 21.— Per Ballaarat: For London.— Mr. D. Nimmo, Mr. and Mrs. Fleury. Mar 26. Per Bombay For Colombo.— Mrand Miss Meikle. From Penang.— Mr. and MrsW. Hargreaves and child. April 4.— Per Oriental For London.— Mr. A. J. Macdonald, Mr. A. A. Earle, Mr.983 words
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Miscellaneous1125 1902-03-13 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Fearless Brit cruiser 1580 J. J. Graham Feb 4 Colombo Hongkon" MaiMargaret Am yet 138 Weder Mar U Colombo Hongkong MaiSea Belle Col. 500 Murphy Mar 10 Penang Road^. Other Vessels Flaps Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For1,125 words
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