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Title Section18 1904-10-13 225 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRM SERIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1904 No 8S >18 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article150 1904-10-13 225 Howards On October 3rd, at So. Victoria iow. Kowloon, the wife of Giobobß. Bdwaxqs, oi a daughter QinaoH. On Beptember 27th, al lib. 100, Chapoo Road. Shanghai, the wit.* of Harry E. GLBBOB, of a son Bidwbll. On the morning of Beptember* 2dth, at Tientsin, aha wife of Out150 words
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Article152 1904-10-13 225 On September IS, at the American Consulate, Yokohama, by the Rev. E. R. Woodman, of Tokyo, O. H Hahn. ofKol^, to Elton Ogdeh, of Kobe. On Saturday, the Bth instant, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, hy the Roy. E. Griffith Evans, Constance Ethel, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.152 words
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Obituary125 1904-10-13 225 Cook. -On September 24th, at London. Rodham Home COOK, late Agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation at Kobe. Japan, aged 54. Lkhmann. On September 2sth, at the Nursing Home, Shanghai, E. LEHMAXN,of the Imperial Maritime Customs, aged 30 years. Sokexsek. On September iisth. at tke Genera] Hospital,125 words
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Article243 1904-10-13 225 H. E. the Grorernor has gone to the Native States for a short time m connection with the Estimates. The Colonial yacht Sea Mew" has ibad some alterations and been on another trial run, doing 12.7 knots. The final training for the autumn meeting has been going on243 words
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Article, Illustration28 1904-10-13 225 lit .;hal] the Ure?.-. tlie People's ripht maintSiO, UaaiMd by influence and unbrrbed by gain j "v catriot Truth h«*- glorious preccpta draw. t.> Religion, Ixtyalty and Law.28 words
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Article719 1904-10-13 225 Oct 5 Although no incident of unv importance is announced regarding the prograaa of the war m Manchuria, yet we are not without indications which, if they are to be relied on— this always the condition of acceptance do certainly show that no news does not at719 words
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Article808 1904-10-13 225 Among one of our most prosperous and popular recreative institutions here is the Swimming Club. We do not know whether there is any idea amongst the members of organising an\ systematic instruction iv swimming amongst the young people of this place. But if such a808 words
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Page 225 Advertisements
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Advertisement448 1904-10-13 225 CONTENTS. W r Situation, 000 l Swimming, 225 Stultiti 226 I can Turbine Steamers, 0._, n isacre, 226 I ii Indo-China, j_k Military Etenaiaaanoe, Dark Sajinga, 2_B Domestic S^errants Registration, -22b' r >ur Night- Soil Scheme, 227 I oaling the Baltic Fleet, 227 a De] irtment ol F.o- Eastern Afiairs,448 words
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Article100 1904-10-13 226 The ••Times'" of Sept sth, contains a Long letter on solicitors and tbe public, pointing out the large number \>f solicitors who have recently become bankrupt and the luge amount of trust money lost. It suggests that as be. tweeu solicitors ami the public, their i tieuts,100 words
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Article163 1904-10-13 226 Iv is proverbially wise never to prophesy unless you know. This is the way the "Novoe Vreniya." a well-known st Petersburg newspaper strikes a bad snag when it tries to dogmatise about the future:— It must not ba forgotten that fhe position of General Kuropatkin's army, thankn163 words
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Article368 1904-10-13 226 FBOM a Ceylon paper we learn that the first turbine steamer to pass into waters east of Suez has called at Colombo from Glasgow via Periin, on the way to Melbourne. Thia vessel is the Loongana," built forthe Union Steamship Company, of New Zealand by W. Denny368 words
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Article269 1904-10-13 226 Oct 6. Though there is a considerable distance between the disturbed district m German SouthVYest Africa, and the Angola province of Portuguese West Africa*yet the territories are contiguous. It is possible, therefore, that news of the Herrero rising may have excited the Cuanhama tribe, m the southern269 words
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Article543 1904-10-13 226 In the Conseil Superieur of Lndo-Ohina several topics that have engaged the attention of the members may be alluded to as of some common concern with this Colony. A resolution by M. Duchbmin, relative to the differences of cable rates between IndoChina and the different countries m543 words
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Article478 1904-10-13 226 Oct 7. Many reports from the interior of China show that the Japanese are drilling large armies of first-rate quality." That we may well believe. For a long time all the indications have been to the effect that the Chinese Government has finally broken with its historic478 words
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Article799 1904-10-13 226 Tuk Oerman fc^nperor, ia his frequent public Utterances, often says things whose full bearing is not entirely clear at first' sight. Por instance on, Sept. 7th we find it stated that "The Kaiser William, reviewing the fleel at Hamburg, emphasised the necessity of increasing the German799 words
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Article941 1904-10-13 226 Oct io. The Domestic Servants question is a rennial one m India and the Par Eastern British possessions. It iwyov seema to nearer solution, simply because the only people who can do it. and do it as easilj .is falling a log. are too lazy to t\n941 words
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Article406 1904-10-13 227 te have before us the Report and Esti- ••>. drawn up by Mr R. Pierce, Municipal Engineer, for the organisation of our local ktion. Put simply, for the removal of t-soil. As to the method of collection v Pies i adopts the scheme so ably put •ard406 words
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Article285 1904-10-13 227 1 1 the alleged disposition of the colliers for the supply of tne Baltic Fleet be any criterion, we should say that the plan appears to be that the cruisers are to go round the Cape, and the battle ships and torpedo craft will proceed via285 words
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638 1904-10-13 227 Oct 1 1 Dbaxiho with the points noted m Mr AlLSrmi I Iceland's letter respe< ting Burmah, Sir Frank Swettenham m a letter to "The Times states Mr Ireland's arguments judged from the Inperial standpoint will probably appear sound to those who understand the638 words
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Article420 1904-10-13 227 The Baltic fleet reminds us very much ofthe late Mr Sims Reeves, m the multiplicity of its farewells and "positively last appearances." We are not quite sure how many final inspection have been made by the Tsar aud the Dowager Empress and Queen of Greece and420 words
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Article240 1904-10-13 227 It is of considerable interest to hear that Gen. Kuropatkin is beginning to make an offensive movement to the front." A telegram to the Maiuiehi," m Japan, dated London Sept. SI, says tha f >' Gen. KtmopATKHr's strategy has been severely criticised at St Petersburg. M.240 words
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Article671 1904-10-13 227 Oct 12 While the text of a proclamation by General Kuropatkin, which appears to have promised boons and blessings to the now rather dilapidated Russian fortunes of war. is not yet available, thai manifest.) appears to have tremendously raised the hopes ol the Russian people671 words
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Article114 1904-10-13 227 Tin se str ysu m mines floating al»ou1 the a ers o Fort Arthur J >e_ insula are respi ns ble f the loss of another minor warship belong g t.» the Japanen This ship is the He" yen," a*protected coast liefence ship oi 2,00 tons,114 words
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473 1904-10-13 228 We understand that the following circular has been issued by Government and circulated to its various departments: Heads of Departments are requested to inform their gubor<lri ates that any Government ottcerfonnd m the rambling r ami ;it Johore will be liable t» summary m -sal473 words
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Article454 1904-10-13 228 Two THOUSAND COOLIES MAROONED. The s.s. Swanky 2,900 tons, of London, arrived here last evening leaking and with pumps goin*\ This is one of the vessels employed iv the coolie trade between South Africa and China. She left Ching Wang Tao on Sept 24 and touched454 words
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Article634 1904-10-13 228 The American warship San Francisco coaled at Tanjong Pagar this morning. She leaves for Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday. The small American steamer v Morning Star" arrived here from Boston yesterday bound for the Caroline islands. The Norwegian collier M Pollux arrived here from Cardiff yesterday, with634 words
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Article142 1904-10-13 228 It is reported that the Hunan officials at tbe Capital, were greatly displeased when news was received that the Belgians were now m control of the Canton-Hankow Railway. Some advocated that the United States Government should be reo nested to buy back all the shares which have142 words
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Article1686 1904-10-13 228 The latest Hongkong and Shanghai papers to hand do not enlighten us much as to what is being done with regard to the interport cricket meeting at the former port. Considering that the teams will forgather a little less than six weeks hence, the absence of all indications1,686 words
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Page 228 Advertisements
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Advertisement321 1904-10-13 228 LAM) SALE. The following properties were disposed of In auction at Powell Co's saleroom yesterday afternoon Freehold land aud houses Nba 10 and 11 Race Course-rd, and Xos 7, 8, and 9 Kerbau Lane, total area 4,652 iq ft. $10,000. Freehold land aud houses Nos 12 and \> Race Course-rd.321 words
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Article779 1904-10-13 229 Yesterday H E the Governor inspected St John's Island. The plague (juarantine restrictions against Manila are withdrawn. Ihe British steamer Beechley arrived liere this morning from Moji, with coal for the B XThe Dutch mail ■trnmor Koningin ReRentes" left Singapore on Sept 17th and irrived at779 words
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Article207 1904-10-13 229 Before Mr Justice S. L. Thornton this morning. By Li. n Ching Ke. This bankruptcy was an old affair m which a discharge had" been granted, and the cose was only brought up as a peg to hang an application on. This application was that permission might l«e granted207 words
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Article155 1904-10-13 229 This morning before Mr Nunn three Chinamen where charged with being m possession of $800 worth of contraband chandu. The evidence brought forward for the Police showed that Sergeant Major Puteh received certain information which led him to go to No 23-5 Coleman-st. The Sergeant waited there till155 words
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Article367 1904-10-13 229 ROWING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The twenty fourth annual meeting of the Singapore Rowing Club was held la^t evening m the S. C. C Pavilion. The meml»ers present were Messrs Hurgess, White, Scoular, A. Robertson, Flower, Murray, Thompson, Sich. Russell, and 1). Robertson (Secretary). In the absence of the President the367 words
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Article150 1904-10-13 229 This morning before Mr Sproule a syce m the employ of Mr F. Pooles, was charged with rash driving m Sirangoon-rd which resulted m a Kling being knocked down. Mr Pooles explained to the Magistrate that Klings and Chinese strolled down the \ory centre of the road150 words
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Article1237 1904-10-13 229 THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. With the vast improvement m the commercial, financial and social conditions m the Federated Malay States m the past thirty years we are all more or less familiar. Prosperity has gone on m geometrical progression, and m potential wealth, agriculture, mining, and industries the States bid1,237 words
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Article670 1904-10-13 229 The outer course was open this morning with the hurdles up next the rail. The going was good, and solid work was done by most of the horses. Essington came first and trotted twice round the inner course. He is still going sore. Sweet Erina, Smith up, trotted670 words
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Article65 1904-10-13 229 From the "Indian Daily Telegraph*' Mr Edward E. Long (formerly of the v Sing pore Free Press") has gone to the Editorship of the M Rangoon Times." This morning before Mr Sproule, n M day youth was charged with carrying dagger. The Magistrate took a lenient view of the offence65 words
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Article80 1904-10-13 230 Mr W. H. Barnard, of 24 Lime-st, London, sends comparative statistics of tin. On Jan Ist this year, excluding American stocks, there were ***** tons as visible supply. The Straits sent m the first eight months 37,832 tons, Australia 2,856 tons and Billiton 2,166, total 64,002 tons. The80 words
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Article172 1904-10-13 230 At 3 O'clock this morning the alarm was given that a fire had broken out at Uochore. The Fire Brigade under Mr. P. K. Jennings, the Actg Superintendent, and the Police under Mr. W. A. Cuscaden, c. p. o, hastened ♦o thisdistrict, and on arrival found172 words
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Article324 1904-10-13 230 Rovers Rangers. These two teams played a tie m the above competition, on the S. Bt. C. ground last evening, which resulted inawiu for the Rovers by a goal to nil. The gan started soon after 5 pin, with, the Bangers defending the Cathedral end. They were the324 words
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Article333 1904-10-13 230 The annual conference of Siunese Commissioners opened recently at Bangkok, an inaugural dinner which was attended by practically all Government officials of note opening the proceedings. The conference lasts about a fortnight and discusses matters <a' importance particularly with regard to the administration >f outlying province* The mortality returns for333 words
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Article950 1904-10-13 230 H. E. the Governor and the French Consul both paid visits to the Italian cruiser M Elba this morning. The Elba continues her homeward voyage to-morrow. Mr Nunn concluded the opium case, m which three Chiuaman arrested m Coleman-st were charged with l>eing m possession of950 words
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Article354 1904-10-13 230 Since the issue of the official Regulations regarding the award of the Transport Medal, the Merchant Service Guild have, ou several occasions, made official representations to the authorities as to their stringent character, whereby the services of many Captains and Officers of merchant vessels engaged during war354 words
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Article570 1904-10-13 230 No news, 1 1 it, is good <vs as regards the prospect; of Lady Curzon illness. Telegrams In Ceylon papers show critical her case was at the time London. Sept 24.— The lal I bulletin re guarding the c mditt >n of t.: I; Curzon states Her570 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter106 1904-10-13 230 To THB X I) l TOR. Dear Sir,— ln your issue <>f the 1( j taut it is stated that Probate of the will Mohamed Salleh Eusoof Angullia was i n y to Ibrahim bin Yakoob Augullia, the nepl»«» of the deceased. Asa fact Probate, was granted to106 words
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Article62 1904-10-13 230 The Colonial Yacht Sea Mew" with Li Radcliffe, Acting Al it r Attendant and to Trowell, Mackie,y a representative of Riley, Hargreaves md Co onboard through speed trials this morning. I that since the 4 Sea Mew "hisb. en i has never attained the speed of62 words
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Article569 1904-10-13 230 Those who import and consume Irish and Scotch Whiskies, will I a glad to s proposed to ta c'• gisl ive _b ps to ens ne the greater purity md better condition oi popular liquors. A homo t m j N reference to the subj< ct569 words
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Article162 1904-10-13 230 A Ceylon paper says: Manj people Ceylon, and especially m Uva, will remenil^r Mr. Oliver Marks, who +i\o up plan? take up a position m the Straits, and recently become Prirate Secretary to Sit J Anderson, the Governor, and all will l» ested to learn that his engagement to Violet162 words
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845 1904-10-13 231 Shall Tnnm bk Fnara Legislation r SVe Straits Echo have l>eeji asked to publish the following interesting communication respecting Chinese marriages and connate matters, and have much pleasure m complying w ith "la- request Chinese Protectorate. Penang, kh August, 1904. Sir, At the requeat845 words
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Article83 1904-10-13 231 foreign lotteries are again pestering abroad, as usual. The latest from Pesth. Accent on the Pesth. Tbeprinttvelope enclosed should be repented, d, to the renders, with any observation the nuisance seems to call \'<>r. miserable-looking rikisha pullers nere 1 1. -fore Mr Bproule yesterday for p] ice for the purpose83 words
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Article232 1904-10-13 231 Octoher Monthly Medal. The links of the Club were well patronised last Saturday and twenty-eight members competed for the monthly medal. Mr Delay with a limit handicap returned the winning card but. as will lie seen from the nineteen scoreput m, the competition was exceptionally keen. The232 words
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567 1904-10-13 231 The "New fork Sun" publishes an amusing speech made by Mr Ford, the man who "trained Travis" at a dinner given to the amateur golf champion. When me and Travis started to cross the heaving billows (said Mr Ford) "and by the way the567 words
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144 1904-10-13 231 Tin Mistakbh ron Silver. The"l>ail> Mail" (Sept 7 has this referance to the theft of tin slabs originally the property of B< hn, Meyer and Co A robbery which, m any event, will not turn out as profitable as the thieves expected, is being144 words
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Article41 1904-10-13 231 sir .John Madden, Chief Justice of Victoria, who is famous for his prolixity, recently delivered a judgment bl 105,000 words, the renting of which occupied him seven hours. To the members iA the bar this enormous judgment must have been simply41 words
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Article916 1904-10-13 231 Japan's Vantage j Russia's Incubus. The military correspondent of the v Times very clearly states bis view of the position with regard to Port Arthur. Under the circumstances the retention of Por Arthur appeared to be an incubus to Russia am! nothing else. At the time this question916 words
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Article155 1904-10-13 231 This ia specially for the eve of H. E2. t\io, G. 0. C, Wio D. A A. G., and the G. A. Watching a sham light the other day, Mrs Slipshod was much interested m the movements of a young man who spent most of his time galloping between the155 words
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Article73 1904-10-13 231 The Indo-China mails at Marseilles recently state that tbe authorities of that French dependency are making systematic surveys m search of the mineral yielding radium. It is added that good hopes are entertained of Bucces-;. Meanwhile, the search has yielded good results m other directions. At Yen73 words
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Article69 1904-10-13 231 Work on the railway is going on. <>t Thursday morning, however, there were no Chinese at work owing to some dispute. The [Clings ar e all concentrated on the section between Pegs 34 and 40, and rae-lav-ing should be begun there next week. The finishing gang is69 words
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Article545 1904-10-13 231 The "8. China Morning Post has a Length) int rview with Capt James the Time- correspondent now- on his way to bandon on an urgent summons. From thai we take these few references "You cannot say enough about the fighting material of the Japanese545 words
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Article240 1904-10-13 231 The P. <t O. extra steamer Banca left Penang at 8 pm on Thursday and is expected to arrive here at 7 am to-morrow. A festive game of polo at the Klang v rag gymkhani on Oct 1 is thus described m the "'Malay Mail"— A small football was used,240 words
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Article3753 1904-10-13 232 THE NEW BUDGET. RETROSPECT AND FORECAST. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS. |f At the meeting ofthe I jegislative Council yesterday, Sir John Anderson made his annual address to the Legislative Council. His Excellency said :~()n the first occasion on which I have the honour to present to you the3,753 words
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Article2456 1904-10-13 233 By Alleynk Ireland m thm "Times." (Author of" Stuehe* of Admfnissrmiion hi the Tropics.") One of the most striking characteristics of Dutch colonial enterprise is the entire absence, throughout almost the whole range of Dutch colonial history, of any spirit of Imperialism or any desire 'for2,456 words
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Article439 1904-10-13 233 Mr Melton Prior's Experience. North China papers the M China Review Tientsin, M Chefoo Daily News etc report a glut of war correspondents homeward bound. They include such seasoned veterans as Melton Prior, Bennett Burleigh, R. Harding Davis, Capt L. James, W. H. Lewis (New York) and a439 words
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Article100 1904-10-13 233 Two dozen [gorottes, naked savages from the Philippines, whose only clothing at the World's Fair at St Louis consists of a loin cloth, are to see President Roosevelt at Washington. For this purpose American tailors have l>eeu requisitioned. The Igorottes are proving a great attraction at the fair. Some of100 words
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Article633 1904-10-13 233 Ordinary Meeting —Present, Mr E. G Broadrick, President, Messrs. C. J Saunder* Rowland Allen, A. J. Watkin^ Lee Chooia Guan, Choa Giang Thye, D. K. Somerville and F. E. Jago. Minutes The minutes of the last meeting, which bad been circulated, were taken as read and confirmed. Presidential633 words
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Article159 1904-10-13 233 This morning before Mr Sproule the Malays arrested by Sergeant Meredith week were charged with being m possessio stolen property. The evidence brought forward by the P< > •bowed Uiat the constable on duty at Wav j Satu Police Station saw the first acci i wearing a159 words
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Article81 1904-10-13 233 About the St Leger a private letter t "Pretty Polly won very easily as was expe and it is very doubtful if a letter race i i has ever won the rave during the many > t it has been m existence." The body of a Chinaman was found ii81 words
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Article236 1904-10-13 234 The output of the Tronoh Mines Ltd for the month of September was 3,552.70 pikul of tin which realized $153,220.14. Like all otjier tropical countries the F. M. S continues to take toll of the white man as it is opened up. The death is announced236 words
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604 1904-10-13 234 ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TEUTONIA CLUB. Last ui^ht at the Teutonia Club, before; large _gathenng ot members of the Tentonia and Tanglin Clubs there was given what was entitled a -Great Variety Show." And thai jj was, beyond all question Independent of the entertaining powers of the talented com. nany who604 words
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Article1111 1904-10-13 234 Quicquid agunt homines nostrl est farrago I (belli. Juvenal. There is little to say, about the war this week. The Japanese with a rather belated wisdom, have founded the cracking of the nut of Port Arthur, too costly and wasteful a job They are now sitting1,111 words
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Article795 1904-10-13 234 There was a very good attendance at the bourse this morning. The going was good, and several real good galloj-s were done outside the hurdles on the outer course. C. 0. Campbell gave Glencoe easy work once round. Gold Bar trotted round' to the top of the straight,795 words
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Article94 1904-10-13 234 question of a suitable burner for liquid fuel is one that many have sought to answer But. according to Professor Watkinson? of Glasgow, the Lucas burner appears to come well up to the necessary standard, for m his report, recently issued, lie says that with the94 words
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Article606 1904-10-13 234 There was advertised for sale m the ian. i the "Free Press" for the second Ck October 1880 the Tanjong __atongln>te7S^ ing m and on grounds of the extent of 20 thr i. square feet. Th'e hotel was said to h;,^ n Y? conveniences, including two606 words
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Article295 1904-10-13 234 Jkusky PERTURBED BTTHI WITHDRAWAL OF Troops, Among the English residents and tradesmen m Jersey, a feeling of consternation his been created by the decision ofthe Army Council to withdraw the troops from the island. It is estimated that tho withdrawal will mean a loss to the revenue of295 words
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Article1150 1904-10-13 235 Ordinary MsßTtva, Friday, Oct. 7th. I'UESKN T I His Kxcellency the Gtovsrnof (BirJohn Anderson, k.c.m.0.) The Hon'l.l*' the Act ColoniaJ Secretary (F. a. I'enney.) theA< b. attorney-Genl.(H. EL Hudson the Let. Col. Treasurer J.O. Anthoaiss) the Col Bngineer (A. Murray.) the .uditor-Oeneral (K. C. Hill.) W. .1. Nanici.1,150 words
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Article268 1904-10-13 235 Another of the < bildren*s Concerts, now becomes regular institution here, was given yesterday evening m the Town Hall at 5.30 p.m. The hall, as usual, was filled with the young folks wh> appet red to enjoy tbe music thoroughly. The Philhi rmonic Orchestra play- I two three268 words
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Article288 1904-10-13 235 Rapid progress is now being made, says the 'entr.il News," with the construction of the Cape to Cairo Railway, and the route which the line will traverse towards Khartoum has been tentatively decided upon. At present the line is m progress of construction on the north288 words
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Article78 1904-10-13 235 It i- reported that Viceroy Ngai Kwong Too is pressing the officials of the three provinces of Kiang Sn, Kiang Si, and Chekiang to hurry up with their reports of their investigations into the cases of the different proscribed members of the Reform Party, lb' has78 words
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Article2002 1904-10-13 235 All Rights Reserved. By Dr. Andrkw Wilson. (Author of "A MoMmai of Health Science^ Ac,). The discussion which periodically takes place on this subject, as is naturally to be expected, evokes a large amount of public interest. We nre all more or less directly concerned2,002 words
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Article76 1904-10-13 235 From Indo-China we hear ol a fa mm Hu. caused by the ravages of a re typhoon. There tire difficulties of commi cation but measures are Inung taken to rei t lie necessities of the unfortunate populatl Mr \Y. Kouse, Inspector. Ways aud Wort of the V. M. S. Railway76 words
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Article868 1904-10-13 236 The ss. Hong Moh" returned from Penang on Saturday. The Dutch gunboats "Edi" and Elite" left on Saturday for Rhio. I His Excellency the Governor goes away to the Nutive States to-day m the M Sea Mew Capt W. B. Molony, of the King's Own. has868 words
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Article424 1904-10-13 236 Quarterly Meeting. The usual quarterly meeting of the above Board was held m the First Magistrate's Court on Saturday at 11 a.m. There were present Mr E. 0. Howard, President, and Messrs A. Gentle. W, H. Shelford, T. S. Thomson, and Dr Middleton. Mr \V. A. Cuscaden. C.424 words
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Article208 1904-10-13 236 V.M.C.A. t H.M.S. "Earnau." Played on Sat unlay, Raines School ground. For the V.M.C.A. A. Mergler took 6 wkts for 16 aud Paterson 5 for 12 For the Ship Cadman took 6* for 27. \.M.C, K. Chatelier b Cadman 8 J. Hartley b Cadman 0 A. Merrier b Cadman208 words
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Article166 1904-10-13 236 Singapore v Pekak. This morning Singapore shot off a match against Perak, this also serving as a team practice for the Interpol! Match, although Moh. Hashim. a certainty, was not shooting. Singapore put on the respectable total of i'4l. against Perak's 886. Scores. The King has b.-en pleased to166 words
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Article279 1904-10-13 236 Morphine Convictions; a Grave Charge. To THE R.DITOR. Sir, I see m a paragraph m your to-day's issue (7th) that Seven miserable-looking rikisha pullers were before Mr Sproule yesterday for keeping a place for the purpose of morphia injection three being discharged and four sentenced to 3 month's hard279 words
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Article89 1904-10-13 236 To THE KOITOR. Dear Sir, I shall fed much obliged if you will insert m your paper a denial that lam the Solicitor to a company about to be formed under the name of James Brown Si Co," prospectuses of which are being circulated round the town. A89 words
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Article348 1904-10-13 236 We have received a letter from a correspondent, signing himself M Fair Play," which whilst it is rather too long to print, we wish to refer to, because it bears on a point mentioned m our athletic notes of last Wednesday. Referring to our suggestion that the348 words
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Article136 1904-10-13 236 The October medal competition at the Swimming club was swum for on Sunday at Tanjong Katong under favourable circumstances. There was a full tide and a fair current with the swimmers. A good numlx>r turned out and a most interesting race resulted. By the time half the136 words
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Article38 1904-10-13 236 Capt 11. B. 15. Leach of the Northumberland Fusiliers is promoted to be Major. During the stay of the battalion here he was distinctly the beirt bat m the S. C C and was a most popular officer.38 words
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Article853 1904-10-13 236 Since our notes of Saturday the entries have appeared, and include seventeen Griffins, of which all but six are entered m both events These six are Rohani (No 4) Warlike (No 1 U and Playaway (No 20) m the long race, and Old Tom (No 7) Berangan (No853 words
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Article175 1904-10-13 236 We congratulate Capt G. C. Uyud. Manchester Regiment, on his promotion t<» b* Major. There were seven cases of smuggling chandu on the police court lists this morning, m some cases the amount being considerable lv June last, a Chinese Baba was stabbed at Ann Siaug Hill and died later.175 words
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Article536 1904-10-13 237 Not So Little As Somk Think. The v Spectator" (Aug 20th) says "There is one illusion about Japan which seems to survive evidence and to work most serious political mischief. The Continental Powers, and Kussia more especially, cannot get rid of the belief that the [sland Empire, however536 words
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Article238 1904-10-13 237 The trial of the Colonial Yacht Sea Mew alluded to m our last issue wis attended with results which were considered very satisfactory. When tenders for this vessel wen' asked for, the trial trip speed wis to i" k pj knots, which would be understood by those238 words
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Article199 1904-10-13 237 The" Gazette announces that the King lias been pleased t«> approve of Mr Junes Riches as Consul-Genera] of Siam at London. Mr Riches has for long been Siamese Consul m Loudon, and lias now received the rank held for long by his predecessor, Mr D. X Mason. Before ihe Mriue199 words
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Article456 1904-10-13 237 The betting on the Viceroy's Cup is 7—l bar one (Great Scot). The Favourite is going well and stands at 2—l. Cretonne, Acetyne, and Friar Tuck are doing good work. The s. a. M Skuld a Norwegian steamer passad through with 98,596 this of petroleum for456 words
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Article449 1904-10-13 237 Before Mr Justice B. L. Thornton. Xiklktt vs Municipal commissioners. His Lordship gave judgment m the case of Niblett vs the Municipal Commissioners. The ease be said had had rather a curious history and appellant objected to a nuisance abatement order issued by a magistrate who found that449 words
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Article1252 1904-10-13 237 Of the Maiden Platers Clansman was first to appear this morning, and m company with Hasty galloped once round. The time was not good but Turner had a good hold of the chestnut and he finished well. We consider, however, that he wants further time m order to1,252 words
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Article146 1904-10-13 237 A correspondent who has recently visited the Malay Peninsula, and more especially Tringitanu, says, m the "Pall Mall," the Sultan, who is a monarch of more than the average Oriental wiliness, has been graciously pleased to grant several concessions to a British syndicate for tin-mining purposes. As146 words
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Article195 1904-10-13 237 At the request of the Netherlands Minist r for the Colonies a report refarding the economical condition of the population m Java, I the means to improve it. has been made hy Mi C. ih van Deventer, and Dr E B. Kielstra, and Mr D. Pock. luthis report the195 words
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Article383 1904-10-13 237 We do not want an army for aport and recreation, but an army that when it fought would win." Extract from speech t»y Mr Arnold Porster vide Telegram Singapore Free Press." "There's a writer of Rhymes, that appear m the Times," Who ia down upon football383 words
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Article28 1904-10-13 237 The s.s. Hong Moh has lieeu released on the same bail as before $150,000 and goes away to-day. There will probably be f urthei*action taken m the matter.28 words
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Article1771 1904-10-13 238 The Japanese are blockading Port Arthur Tory closely and efficiently! Wlrelesi telegraphy is still going on between Chefoo nd Port Arthur. Petite Mane is now considered more polite than v Little Mary." Major If J Bremner, Commanding the 73rd C.I I taken on the strength from1,771 words
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Article827 1904-10-13 238 French Mail Sailor Arrested. Exemplary Fines. Victor Blain, a French sailor on board the s.s. "La Seyne" was charged yesterday before Mr Sproule with abetment of* importation of smuggled chandu to the amount of 60 tahils valued at SI BO, and also with being m possession827 words
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Article188 1904-10-13 238 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell and Cos saleroom yesterday afternoon Land at Pasir Ris, Spore, area 57 acres 1 roods 4 pedes, held under lease for !>9 years from Dec 1879. Bought by Ong Boon Kia and Ong Hai Swee for £3,700. 999188 words
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Article326 1904-10-13 238 The report on the trade for the see™ i quarter of 1904 has the following recaS tory figures. r Uld Decrease m dollars $5,440,685; Incres sterling M2~>.H04. The whole trad, w. verted into sterling at 1 s f or ioao 1 10. for 1904. Decreases $11,276,729 or £358,682.326 words
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Article575 1904-10-13 238 Rangers i S. V. I These teams met on the S. R. C. ground, for the second time m the League competition, yesterday evening, and after au evenly contested game the Rangers ran out winners br goal to nil. The game did not start till a quarter past575 words
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Article1349 1904-10-13 239 r(For the Singapore Free Press") The glorious weather of the last few months has made the holiday season such a one, as even the most hipped individual cannot have found fault with. From Scotland, from Ireland, from every oruerofthe British Isles, indeed, come the same tales ofnolidays en1,349 words
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Article1565 1904-10-13 239 The correspondent of the Telegraph at Nagasaki says that a Japanese tunnel into Fort Arthur was finished on Sept 24 and was immediately used. Tl\e result is unkown The correspondent of the Standard at Tokio says that a conference of bankers has decided to undertake the third issue1,565 words
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Article1079 1904-10-13 239 By Courtesy of Mr Tanaka, H. I. J. M. Consul.] i Received at 2.40 am on Wednesday.) On Sept 30 Russian cavalry about fifty m number were found burning "native junks on on the Hunho, when they were prevented from carrying out their work by firing from1,079 words
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Article1144 1904-10-13 240 Mr Balfour, apeak ing at a Conservative banquet at Edinburgh, paid a tribute to the late Sir W. Y. Harcourt. and repudiated the idea of any bargaining botwe^u the Nationalists and the Conservatives. He personally was no Protectionist, and he thought that under the existing circumstances Protection was not1,144 words
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Article233 1904-10-13 240 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. (Special to the v Singapore Free Press.") Hongkong, Oct 5, 10.50 a.m. Owiug to the cutting of the water supply at Port Arthur the garrison is suffering from the scarcity of water, and is dependent on tin shallow weils. The guifs haye 4 been removed from the Bayan,233 words
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Miscellaneous151 1904-10-13 240 ANJER SHIPPING REPORT. Specially compiled for the M Singapore Free Press" Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. Sept .'iO.^ Dut. str.. Bah Bakker Batavia, Sept :>0; Amsterdam via Djeddah. Oct 1. Brit. str.. Glenesk from East. Oct 1. B,it. str.,151 words
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Miscellaneous880 1904-10-13 240 VESSELS IN PORT. ;o: j Men-of-W., Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wv Espisgle Brit gun boat 1070 Satow Oct 2 Hon*kon« Y„ Other Vessels Fla«ATon, Waters Arrived From «£2Us_ Ko «11" Agamemnon Brit 4462 Daly Oct 10 Liverpool Mansneld nLjE* Ban Hin Guan Brit 199 Scott Oct 12880 words
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Miscellaneous283 1904-10-13 240 Ca Bili°' BHt Stl Durln r for PfU;^ «nd Hong Wan, Brit, str., Phillip*, for Malar.,, (m„ Muar. Sri Wongaee, Dut. str., Unus, for Muar and Maiaeca Ludy Mitcliell, Brit str., Frampton. far Sai October 11. Tringganu, Ger. atr., Littmann. for Ternate i j potts. Sai phi, iirit. str., Turner,283 words
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