The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 17 January 1907
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Title Section18 1907-01-17 33 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1907. No. ,101618 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article42 1907-01-17 33 Plunkett -DeSouza On January, 12th 1907, at the Portuguese Church of "St. Joseph Singapore, by Revd Father Brajranza, Sanitary Inspector William W. Plunkett to Miss Clementine Florence, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. de Souza. Colombo papers please copy.42 words
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Obituary42 1907-01-17 33 At 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13th, m the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, James Sanderson McCrakett. On Friday, 14th December 1906, at 19, Medina Villas, Hove, Sussex, Major G. A. Tranchell, for many years Superintendent of Prisons, Perak. Aged 79 years.42 words
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Article129 1907-01-17 33 January 16. Tin buyers 94.12A Gambier 6.90 Gambier Cube No. 1 10.40 Gambier Cube No. 2 9.50* Pepper Black (ordin.S* pore) buyers 18. Pepper, White (fair L. W. 5 p.c.) 25.25 NutmeirB(llotothelb) 25 50 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 40. Mace (Banda) 65. Cloves (Amboina) 31. Liberian Coffee 21.50129 words
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Article65 1907-01-17 33 (Corrected UP TO Jan. 16.) Hank 4 m/s 2/4}J demand 2/4} Private credits 3 m/s VMi credits G m/s 2/5 France, demand Bank... 2Vhi Gbbmany, demand 24«'^ India, T. T 173» Elonqkono, demand 4£%dis Yokohama, demand 115 Java, demand 14-1 Bangkok, demand 60i Sovereigns, Bank Buying 8.55 Bank of65 words
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Article, Illustration514 1907-01-17 33 -V v t'i ?-(•»< f]e Peopl*'s rizlit maintain I "it** wed by i' flr.»-n< and onbribed by ?ain; H r» patriot Truth If r c MNH nr^cepts ('.raw. Pledged i'» Kcli^ioii, Loyalty and I.aw. It is to be hoped sincerity will characterise the working of the reported514 words
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Article1458 1907-01-17 33 All who look on as impartial observers at th- preseut colhsiou between the authority of the State m France and the pretensions of the chief ecclesiastical idwer at Rome to over-rule or ignore that authority as expressed m the law of the State, must1,458 words
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Page 33 Advertisements
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Advertisement303 1907-01-17 33 CONTENTS. Death H Fro. ty BzSHM OS I the Congress :\4 WovWi Laheas 34 and Her Colonies M Sv»1 m ia Pttafc and Con- nasi l >r int .35 qu Rebates 35 i Hatthevri Railway Scandals :',."> i tri*i Indian- 35 -ramine 36 n_--t.»u Earthquake 36 N k l I303 words
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Page 33 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous262 1907-01-17 33 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. P-r Singapore Messrs W. Sakie, B. Burs'; Sfimipani, W. Watson, Mr and Mrs VTatta, Mr G. Carpi, and Mr A. Schoonbeyt. P-r P£ < Nyan/a From London 8< Major and Mrs Hankinson and child, M mi Mn P H. Gibba, MrW. M Milling- n. Mr N. K. Rain,262 words
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Miscellaneous236 1907-01-17 33 THE WEEK. The Eu^lish mail of Dec 21st arrived by the Thou^wa ou Saturday, followed by the Touraue on Tuesday, with advices up to the 22nd. The Yarra took a homeward mail on Monday, and this mail sroes by the Devauha this afteinoou. The Australian squadron under Admiral Fawkes m236 words
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Article465 1907-01-17 34 There will be some satisfaction felt here at the news telegraphed by Renter that the Siamese southern truuk railway, which is to come down the PeninsuK to Kelantau and be joined up to the Federated Malay Bt ites Railways, is uot to be under German control When465 words
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961 1907-01-17 34 To those whose experience aud acqUiintauee with ludiau affairs ruus into anything over two decades, or perhaps three, nothing is more strange than the avidity with which the goodnatured gobemonehe* m Eugland accept the clamorous and self-assertive educated native o\' ludia as961 words
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Article678 1907-01-17 34 It is quite amusing to notice bow people iv different parts of the world are turuiu" to China as the labour market of the world. It was reported, (but afterwards denied) that 20,d'JO labourers would be wauted by the Americans for the Pauama Canal, one678 words
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1349 1907-01-17 34 Germany and Her Colonies. Jan 14. With the BsJetntissj dissolved be the writteu order at the Kaiser, with which Prince Bulow was armed iu the e\ent st the rejection of the South Africau BottnBtof v af vote, it is easy to imagine the earnestness with which Herr DsjsjsrsjsjMl the ass1,349 words
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1228 1907-01-17 35 The Truck System in Perak and a Constitutional Point. Jan 15. Supplementing the special telegram to the Singapore Free Prees from Ipoli ou the subject, the full report of the preliminary meeting held there to investigate the working of the Truck system of paying Chinese coolies partly m kind now1,228 words
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Article478 1907-01-17 35 The point of view is everything. Fairplay," the organ of the ship-owner finds it impossible to conceive of a government interfering with shipping rebates. Iv connection with a meeting of tramp owners" at Glasgow, opposition was offered to facilitating the work of the Com- mission478 words
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Article363 1907-01-17 35 All his friends iv the Struts wll be pleased to hear that Mr John Brgmheap Matthews has beeu appointed to a position of dignity and honour m the Bahamas, the Attorney Generalship, of which our special telegram from Penang gives us notice. A position of dignity363 words
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Article278 1907-01-17 36 The efficiency of the Italian railways has long !>eeu m question, particularly as to the safety of passengers' luggage. In this respect the inadequacy of protection bas for years not bean less than scandalous. But we do not renieinl>er a case till now when the laxity of278 words
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Article164 1907-01-17 36 India and Indians." The Madras Times quotes a discussion which appears m the Hindu on the use of the words M lndian* l or "Native" as applied to the natives of ludia. A European asks for guidance m the matter, and the "Hindu" assures bias that "Indian" is the word164 words
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Article847 1907-01-17 36 It is now just about a year since the new Radical administration of Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman has been m power. The greater part of the programme of the Ministry has been frankly that of destruction or at of least discrediting the work of their847 words
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Article487 1907-01-17 36 The earthquake reported by Renter to have destroyed on Monday afternoon the capital of Januvcn, Kingston, happily does not seem to have caused any very great loss of life. According to the telegram despatched to the Colonial Office by Mr Hamar Greenwood, m. p., for York, who was487 words
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Article651 1907-01-17 36 (From out i^,t Coal. The first lighter of coal from the Silimi popon Workings arrived here on the lath instant, iu tow of the Normauhurst." The lighter, the "Grimsby," had 21 7 tons on i board, aud this has been discharged on to the Coal Company's own wharf651 words
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Article770 1907-01-17 36 General Managers' R*»jK>rt for the 4 week* ending 29th Dec. 1906 Tne accompanying sheet of mine measurements and assay results of prospecting Wor|. shows a total of KM for the peri...] under review made up of IM anAeng, -i tt driving, and 285 ft crosscutting.770 words
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Article788 1907-01-17 37 I rfH .Mers. «ne containing a cheque, h \\»-ie posted m Klang aud bore the art 1 ton. ISlk, were received m Kuala rod Thursday last |r seem* that nearly 17 million words „ver the wires m ludia las* year as stages; hence a large number788 words
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Article512 1907-01-17 37 The British Lead. (Special for the F^ree Pre**). We have carefully takeu out the tonnage and uuuil>er of vessels making use of the port during the last mouth of the year, aud find the total ships of all nations arriving amounted to 434, with au aggregate512 words
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Article247 1907-01-17 37 S.C. C. vsR.G.A. The above teams met last eveuiug on the j Ksplauade before a large attendance. The turf was m good order, but the high wind j and light ball made good play difficult. The Club started two men short, but when i they turned up. though play247 words
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Article84 1907-01-17 37 I m the sth instant, a Chinaman let out his bullocks to graze and the animals found their wav iuto an adjoining garden where they enjoyed themselves heartily ou the gardener's vegetables The owner of the garden was naturally incensed at this, and rushed out with parang,84 words
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Article2087 1907-01-17 37 THE LOSS OF THE SS "BILLITON." Yesterday a Marine Court of Enquiry comprising Mr. W. C. Michel I, President, Lieut: Bourchier, H. M. S. King Alfred, Naval Assessor, and Captains Dawson and Fawcus, Nautical Assessors, sat to enquire into the circumstances attending the loss of the2,087 words
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Article410 1907-01-17 38 Before the Chief Justice, Sir \V. Hyndmau Jones yesterday sitting iv bankruptcy. Re Chop Tone; Tong Sou, Mr. Emerson applied on l>ehalf of four partners for their discharge. The chop had been adjudged bankrupt on July 18, 1006. The chop had belonged to Lim Tee Ch**w. who ou410 words
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Article237 1907-01-17 38 Yesterday Mr Colinau continued the hearing of the charges, of selling and being m possession of obscene photographs, against Mr H. Jensen, Manager of Messrs Lambert A Co, photographers of Battery -rd. Mr Hawtrey, C. P. 0., again conducted for the Crown, Mr Lancelot Gaunt being for237 words
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Article95 1907-01-17 38 A young Hohien was charged before the Bench Court yesterday with having caused grievous hurt to a Kliug by breaking his right aim. The evidence showed that the parties quarrelled at a standpipe m Siran-Bjeou-rd a and the llokien hit the Kling on the arm With95 words
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Article146 1907-01-17 38 esterday before 31 r Colman the ease against Ahmed bin Aril, tainby at Messrs John Little and Cos. who was charged with stealing a quantity of postcards belonging to his employers was concluded. The accused made a statement <>n oath to the effect that the postcards were146 words
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Article836 1907-01-17 38 Mr W. L. Kamsay of the Chartered Bank, who has not been well of late, leaves for Japan on Monday for a holiday. The surplus of the rice crop available for export from Burma this season is estimated to be 2,:] 18, 000 tons, as agaiust836 words
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Article321 1907-01-17 38 A Preposterous Story. Yesterday afternoon before a Bench Court, comprising Messrs Michell and Ellis, Inspector Frayne charged a Javanese, named Ropava with housebreaking by night, by breaking into the house of a Javanese, uamed I Sukamie m Taugliu-rd. A detective police constable, said lie met the accused321 words
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159 1907-01-17 38 Sudden Failure of the Heart. Calcutta, Dec. 29th— Mr Paaanal Smith died at m id-night as a result of heart sei/.ure. He was m apparent good health yesterd iy morning, and was to preside at the Alt India Temperance Conference to-day.159 words
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Article364 1907-01-17 38 Will o' the Wisp and a Cattle Contract. Stormy weather was the plea for the defence m the action brought before the Chief Justice iv the Supreme Court yesterday by Mahomed Ettsops aud Said Math m ami Co, cattle dealers against Tung Joe and Co, the owueis364 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter464 1907-01-17 38 A Plea bbbj Honf.stv. Sir,—Mr J. A. H. Cook has asm ing a pamphlet ou the Mission ,s, during 19U6. Incidentally tliit au advertisement for the anth Ilk ing work. I>ut, as usual with Lhit he makes rash statementsevideui much consideiatiou Ear the hwlii whom lie assails.464 words
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Article223 1907-01-17 38 Is a Kki ono a Fairway OtoBIEGCTIOS Even tin. ugh they are licensed. Mi I' lay contends that Malay, or for that i any, fishing stakes are an (distinction ol the fairway, but this point he di<l n<>? SfßSf hardly yesterday, when BaJeua the Caiel Ju>tice, Sir223 words
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Article98 1907-01-17 38 Some of the hau.l> aftlss Fietatis M inorial Hall clock ■re n,u' m idsfir A pre>ent the hands do n<.« siiow up nel they will do so when the ceutnl porti the clock faces are filled m vvi'h opai ;ls they are to be. Inside the98 words
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Article50 1907-01-17 38 As an evidence of the high e«te which the late M Ohan X.m Knl s held by the Straits IYa I ng C snani if/.i! noticeable that bo h the Uhamuui. M Mac An bur an d M J. Sounrville, one the directors, atten <ed t!ie funeral deceased on Thursdn.50 words
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Article937 1907-01-17 39 •quid a>jMitt homines uooiri est farrmt" id,. Hi. Juvenal. Nuthing has given us keener, and we pofl to mid more unholy, delight than ipectacls ol Strachev auaoasj the suffra- i _-eUe>. The Editor of the Spectator must ssarily have more of the feminine than masculine iv937 words
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Article260 1907-01-17 39 Yesterday afternoon before Mr. Colman, a Chinese bill collector, named Lim Geok Lim m the employ of the proprietor of the "Straits Weekly" was charged with criminal breach of trust as a servant. Mr Crosskey said he was owner of the "Straits Weekly." Accused was the260 words
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Article345 1907-01-17 39 CLUB Easily Defeat the Kino Alfred. A strong S. C. C. fifteen fielded on the Esplanade last evening, against a team from H. M. S. King Alfred. The Club had the invaluable assistance of Comyn. Harvey and Clarke of the Garrison, m the back division, and Ferguson agaiu donned345 words
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Article202 1907-01-17 39 According to an account by a passeu^er of the «'Utwaid trip of the P. O s s. Mongolia, the religious difficulties iv France are the cause of a curious immigration of Fieuch clerics into the Straits Settlements. The report says The religious war between the pope and202 words
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Article629 1907-01-17 39 The Guthrie scholarships have beeu wou by Lee Kirn San aud Tambi Ibrahim. Up to January sth, Bangkok haibour department had licensed 125,000 boats. Sir John Jordon's substantive appoint* meutasthe British Minister at Peking has been confirmed. Mr Lv Ting Tv has been provisionally recognized by629 words
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Article490 1907-01-17 39 Ban Hong LiowVb Tiiial^ Favoured with brilliant weather the Uan Hong Liong," a 700 ton steamer built for Messrs Howarth Erskiue and Co., to the order of Low Kok Chiang of the Ban Hong Company, went out on Saturday morning for a trial trip490 words
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Article144 1907-01-17 39 Berlin. Wednesday. Dec, 5: Rudolf Henainsr. the daring murderer who made a sensational escape from the clutches of the Kaiser's p lice and was subsequently recaptired aft r a pitched battle m the streets of tetti was beheaded m Berlin early this morning upon the anniver>:«ry of144 words
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Article245 1907-01-17 39 On Saturday before Mr. Colman a Kling shopkeeper named Adamsah was charged with selling obscene postcards. Mr. Roland Braddell appeared for the accused aud pleaded'guiltv, saving that his client had only taken over the shop the day before Inspector Purvis bought the postcards. The cards complained of245 words
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Article236 1907-01-17 40 This fixture was begun on Saturday the Rest of the S. C. C. meeting the Merchants m the first game. The former batted first, but came down badly before Davidson and Keid, there being practically no stand after the first wicket had fallen. For the236 words
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Article267 1907-01-17 40 PROFESSOR Of INDIAN MAGIC. On Saturday night, Professor Diavolo gave his opening exhibition of Indian magic iv the Jubilee Hall, P»each-rd, which was tilled with a large ami appreciat ive audience. The peibuuiance commenced at 9 o'clock wheu the Professor, a naiive of India, stepped on to the stage267 words
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Article65 1907-01-17 40 A CURIOUS GUBERNATORIAL STORY. BT WAY OF ACSTRAI.IA. Among the Ortonas {Mssen«ers as far as Colombo wai Sir Arthur Hemming, gc.m.g who was recently appointed Governor of the Straits Settlements [tie) He has long been connected with the Colonial OthVe, and was Governor of British Guiana m lS<h;-7. Sine. February,65 words
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Article67 1907-01-17 40 With reference to the rock or mm.ken wreck struck bt the Glamorganshire iv the fairway 2* mm north of Pulau Aligsa, a further notice fr« m the Master Attendant reads A shallow patch has been discovered m the above position about one cable lone north and smith and half a67 words
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Article76 1907-01-17 40 CCTLOII VOLUMEKKS Vs. THE MaLW Quints. The annual shoot ng m»tch between the Ceylon Volunteers and the Unlay guides has U en tixr'd this year for any date between the 2 st instant and 2oth instant. The Commanda t of the Volunteers will he responsiMe for the76 words
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Article1013 1907-01-17 40 Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. There is a certain mild excitement to be j found just now m the discussion on the light that fails. Your readers know that immense sums have been expended on the Electric Power scheme which was initiated some years ago. The idea was1,013 words
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Article984 1907-01-17 40 ABE OCT BOW too Fond of Play? "All work and no play makes Jack B dull boy." This is an old-fashioned proverb. 1 There was s time when dack bad no time to play, but we have changed all that. Nowa- days Jack has no time to984 words
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Article55 1907-01-17 40 Captaiii Sir John KwsUO, late private secretary to Sir Henry Blake, is engaged to be married to Eleanor, the eldest daughter f Viscount St. Aldwyn. The lady visited Singapore m company with her father anj his late visit to Singapore. She is the eldest of three daughters, their only brother55 words
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577 1907-01-17 40 In convection with the recent cricket vigit of the Straits team to Rangoou it was not without difficulty and delay that it w 4 possible eventually to arrauge for the despatch from Rangoon of press me-* ige> \> j P. (Receiver to pay)577 words
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Article423 1907-01-17 40 A second edition of M The Malay Penta* sula, Historical and tieographieal having l>eeu called f >r, Mr C. M. Phillips has taken the opportunity of adding largely to the text, aud also has included maps lln latter, produced from Braes sb bracks not ouite as luge423 words
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Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1907.
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Article301 1907-01-17 41 The Local Programme. The local programme for H. R. H. f the puke «»f Commaught's visit is beiog arj,d and if it is approved the Duke ham B strenuous time m keeping engagement*. The IV and O. Mali nUasßiii Dsrcanhn is nxneetad hint 6 am301 words
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Article231 1907-01-17 41 Last Bight m the Victoria Memorial Hall rhe officers and men of H. M. S. King Alfred, flagship of the China Squadron, _-r. i iriety entertaiumeut "for ehari- sweet sake*' the proceeds to go •»a irds th it deserving iustitutiou St. Mary's college. As far as the object231 words
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Article205 1907-01-17 41 Ob Saturday night, Mr Xieuwkamp, living Mount Uosie, Tanglin, telephoned to Orrhard-rd Police Station aud reported that |90 m cash had been st.deu from a drawer m his room. Inspector Frayne sent Sergeaut Ricoll to the Inuise to mike enquiries, and •his .»tliet*r found that a Htilam205 words
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Article94 1907-01-17 41 I :iy .d* Panama has been wrecked on i WaroVld hunch, IWardsra, California, BBeeml telegram to the Hongkong Daih Pre** The wreckage washed ashore. Nui.-t\ persons are missiug. Til.- r v ..I P.tuauia was an iron screw BBSf belonging to thsj Pacific Mail Steamship Company. She94 words
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Article269 1907-01-17 41 Why Does "One of the Heathen" Imaoink A Vain Thing? To the Editor, Sir. If my critic will give his name I shall reply to him. He makes a purely gratuitous assumption m hinting that I call Confucius, or any of the Chinese Conf ucianists per se heathen m269 words
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Article148 1907-01-17 41 On Nomuiber 28th last, a little Chinese girl, aged twelve disappeared from her parents' house iv Kampoug Malacca, aud the efforts of the frantic pareuts to trace her, were of uo avail. A report was theu made to the Police, but though the Police made every eiTert,148 words
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Article90 1907-01-17 41 The annual competition for the Gold Medal was bowled on Friday last. There were eight competitors and V. A. Flower won witb 856 plus 904, 9 6, R. T. Rind being second with 7b*7 plus I*2o, 887 and A. H. Wilkins third with 889 from scratch. V.90 words
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Article136 1907-01-17 41 WEST KENTtJ VS H. M. S. KING ALFRED. Teams from the Navy and At my as represented by the aboTo met on the Esplanade last eveuiuij for hockey, aud a good game resulted. The Naval team played a man short and put on three backs and two halves. They136 words
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Article72 1907-01-17 41 The S. K. A monthly handicap shoot was tired off on Sunday afternoon amidst a down pour ol rain. The "A" class resulted m Sapper R. W. Chafer being first with i»4 pts, -2nd Pte Tan Pi.h Eutf 93, 3rd Sgt I onirue I*2. IV' class72 words
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Article123 1907-01-17 41 The Chief Justice, Sir W. Hyndnian Jones was occupied with Chamber work for nearly four hours yesterday. Iv the afternoon ecclesiastical petitions were heard and motious were dealt with. Amongst other cases, Mr Chopard moved the Court for a commitment for contempt of Court of two Chinese who had failed123 words
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Article854 1907-01-17 41 One of the first things to strike the Griffin m the social life of the Far East, is the prevalence of gambling m its minor forms, and most particularly m the form of the lottery. Call it sweep, raffle, draw, lottery, it is the m same m essence. It854 words
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Article786 1907-01-17 41 It is not necessary to have much to do with the little Folk of every race (providing you can sympathetically talk to them m their own tongue, and kuow the universal sign language) to learn that there is no treat so great as telling a Fairy Tale. The786 words
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Article973 1907-01-17 42 Ue sat opposite me at bis desk with an expression of acute pain and indignation on his face, due largely to the fact that the sealing wax had badly blistered his thumb. Apparently as a consequence his language concerning the Post Office and its regulations was at973 words
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Article933 1907-01-17 42 The celebration of anniversaries being a world-wide custom, we may assume that it is the expression of a commou human iustinct. Christian no less than Pagans have their high days and holidays, and only barbarians unable to keep couut of the days of the year celebrate uo anniversaries, which933 words
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Article1053 1907-01-17 42 (For the Singapore Free Pros*,) London 18 Dec. To those who attended the Straits dinner it was a terrible shock to hear of poor Mr W. G. Gulland's sudden death a couple of days later. Those who were preseut say that he seemed so well and in1,053 words
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Article1284 1907-01-17 42 (For the Singapore FrM Pre**). December 11th The debate on Colonial affairs came ui for discussion for the first time to-dav Never has the Reichstag been fuller nor the expectancy greater. The boxes and public galleries were filled with an eager crowd all waiting with impatience to1,284 words
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Article927 1907-01-17 43 Speci d to the B«neausere Wee Press.) Dee 16th, 1906. Paiis has Severn] BBnaations at preseut the in-'>t outward and visible of which is its ricnt Automobile Exhibition. The nations are on the same lavish and I m Xights --ale as at the great exhibition iv r.927 words
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Article372 1907-01-17 43 Permanent Under SncnUTABY for thk Colonies. Sir Montagu F. OmiSHß'tJ. G.C.M.G., X 0.8., 1. 50., the Permanent Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, will retire oa pension on January 15 next. (Tom srrow) He will l>e eueOßsdad b. Sir Francis J. S. Hopwood, K.C.B372 words
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Article236 1907-01-17 43 It has been B matter for discussion when Arabic numeral first displaced the more cumbersome Roman System m Europe. There are few examples of Arabic figures m inscriptions, shaft can be regarded as genuine, to he found m this country before the sixteenth century, though m Germany some236 words
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Article2712 1907-01-17 43 (For the Singapore Free Press.) It is not often that a period of thirtythree years elapses between a first arrival m an Eastern dependency and its being revisited by the same person. The early Rangoon of 1874 was a very different place from the Rangoon of to-day. The2,712 words
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Article2524 1907-01-17 44 The confusion m the central Government al Pekin. s lys a telgram received m Berlin, hi growing as the strong hand of a lead** li lacking. Tang- Shao-Yi. the leader of the movement, M China for the Chinese."" is iucapable. Innumerable parties a«e l>eing formed. The2,524 words
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Article499 1907-01-17 44 I American Promises uxkki'T: Cantonese Anory. The Chinese boycott of American good* has taken a new lease of life. The Boycott Union at Canton received a cablegram from the Chinese merchants at Portlaud (Oregon), stating that at the meeting of Congret-s the question of illtreatment of the Chinese499 words
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Article75 1907-01-17 44 Stories of the wonderful powers <.t endurance displayed by M.P.'s m connectieu with the recent all-night sitting BaUBUBUB to appear. The latest concerns Mr Tonikinsou, the member for Crewe. Commencing the day with six hours' hunting m Cheshire, he followed this up by a four hours' railway iouruev to Loudon,75 words
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Article630 1907-01-17 45 The rubl**r crop to the Slat December of ♦he Iliudilanos and Lowlauds Company's amounts to 130,365 lbs., and for the f^awolidated Milay Company's estates to 2 500 lbs. L niou telegram to the Times of ,i\s that Exports recommend that k mhner ■hoold not exceed three630 words
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Article138 1907-01-17 45 Monday last s Etuasian sailor weut Shop at Taujong Pagar and held Kva ramble note for change. Just 1 Qeokcaaas Bsnandoring along on ol ..ut for what he could pick up. H«s mm the vote and snatching it from Rasanui hotted. A detective saw his lid sprinted138 words
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Article297 1907-01-17 45 Confucianism. To the Editor Sir, Mr Cook's answer constitutes a veiled apology for his transparent rngnuafio pnlsi, and furnishes the proof that my contention is correct. His admissions, now extracted from him, as to the moral excellence of Confucian teaching if sincerely made. render his previous remarks either untrue297 words
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Article272 1907-01-17 45 His Lordship gave judgment m the Estate case iv which achetty claimed full payment of his debt from an Estate, the other debtors to be satisfied as far as the remains of the Estate would allow. Mr Upcott, appeared for the chetty, plaint ill*, Mr (taunt for272 words
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Article264 1907-01-17 45 H. M. S. POWERFUL AS FLAGSHIP, Shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday morning the Australian Squadrou was sighted making for the p<»rt by the western entrance to the Harbour. The Squadron, headed by the 14,000 tou cruiser Powerful, which is the flagship, came on iv M line ahead,"264 words
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Article22 1907-01-17 45 > s> < It is stated that aptain W. E. Long of the M. S. G. his accepted an appointment m the Cypius Police.22 words
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Article1582 1907-01-17 45 A CiUESTION OF CRITICISM. VIOLET ROSES AND PURPLE PATHS His lordship the Chief Justice, resumed the hearing of the libel case iv which Lambert and Co. sue Michael for libel contained m an anonymous letter published iv the Easteru Daily Mail, commenting on colour photographic samples shown by1,582 words
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Article331 1907-01-17 45 The mail brings news of the death of that fine naval officer Admiral Lang who did so much to organise and train the Chinese fleet, during the time he was lent lor that purpose by the British Government. A home paper says Vice-Admiral William Metcalfe Lang,331 words
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Article25 1907-01-17 45 gn We (Malay Mail) h^ar that the amount involved m the alleged defalcations by the B erk m the Education Departmeut at Seremban exceeds ?4,0<j0.25 words
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Article999 1907-01-17 46 It is a fortunate circumstance that the weather just about now is keeping moderately fine, considering the large number of sporting fixtures which have beeu held during the past few days aud will continue during this week. The association football match between the Club and the R. G.999 words
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Article412 1907-01-17 46 On December 12th Capt. W. Kaffles Fliut completed 25 years of service m the British North Borneo Co. The Headmaster's Conference at Malvern j has decided by 82 |to 11 to adopt the re- formed pronunciation of Latin m the Public Schools. Also by 26 to412 words
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Article306 1907-01-17 46 Theft of §230 Worth of Rubber. Three Chinamen were charged before Mr Greeu yesterday m connectiou with theft of a quantity of rubber from on board the s. s. Poutianak. A Chinese detective said lie was asleep iv his room on the night of the 7th when a306 words
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Article125 1907-01-17 46 The local manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has received the following telegram from his Head Office at Hongkong "Subject to audit, the Bank's dividend will probably be Xl 15/- per share and a bonus of Xl per share. Added to Silver Reserve Fund125 words
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Article685 1907-01-17 46 THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. The Colonial Secretary, Capt. A. Young forwarded last evening the programme which has been drawn up on the occasion of the forthcoming visit of the Duke of Conuaugbt. Subject to the approval of His Royal Highuess, the following will be the685 words
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Article117 1907-01-17 46 Shanghai, January 9th. Thirteen farms representing all Britishers interested m the opium trade have addressed a letter to Sir Pelham L. Warren, H. B. M Consul, statiug that their present holding m Hongkong and Shanghai are approximately valued at 10,000,000 taels. They claim a hearing with regard117 words
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Article311 1907-01-17 46 By the Hamburg Amenka Liner stavfen. which is BOW lying m the i there are passing through Singapore, Mr and Mrs Archibald Little, so well-known m China, the former for his work on the Yangtse, and Mrs Little for the prominent part she has taken311 words
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Article295 1907-01-17 46 Hunter. The Rev. P. N Hunter, Chaplain to the i Troops, delivered a New Year's message to the y ouug men of the Y. M. C. A. last night He urged his auditors not to look upon life as a probation, a period during which each295 words
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Article162 1907-01-17 46 At a meeting held m the I'oWB Hall 00 Jan. 10th, which was largely attended. it was decided to discard the proposal to give a productiou of Florodora and, instead. to stage La Fille de Madame Augot by Lecocq. The following committee nana appointed to carry out162 words
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Article183 1907-01-17 46 Hockey Off. "Soccer PlayejOwing to the rain at intervals yesteid.i; afternoon, the Hockey match Bffßflßßßl l>e t ween the S. C. C. and the Fleet did u<>« come off, but a game af BBBBBf BJBB played on the S. R. C. portion of the ground The match was a183 words
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Article2212 1907-01-17 47 Mr. Justice Fisher sat as Judge of yesterday morning to try the above ypt which is concerned with money ex- India. Accused who pleaded guilty was represented by Mr. Van < >:n -r* ti and Mr. Klliot, the prosecution adacted by Mr. fort with Mr. Braddell. Mac2,212 words
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Article2036 1907-01-17 47 < Hi titers Agency) (By Submarine Telegraph.) Received, Jan. 10th, 12 15 pm General Pavloff, the Chief of the Military aud Public Prosecutor, has been assassinated at St Petersburg. The murders of IgnatielV. Laubnit/. and Pavloff exemplify the ability of the Ruaaiau Revolutionaries to obtatu the most minute information2,036 words
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Article597 1907-01-17 48 Capital capital issue raid n o Issued paid up Value up Company. Quotation, $309,000 3«»0,000 10 10 Belat Tin M. Co. Ltd 16.25 $135,000 140,000 10 10 Bersawah Gold M. Co. Ltd 5 $40,000 10 10 Do Do 'Deferred) 5 $600,000 600.0C0 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Co.597 words
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Article121 1907-01-17 48 Ipoh, Jan. 11, Rec. 12.8 p. m. A meeting of the leading mine owners of Perak was convened and field here yesterday to consider certain questions regarding the method of conducting the tin mines. Mr. E. W. Birch, the Resident of Perak told the meeting that the Government121 words
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Miscellaneous655 1907-01-17 48 CLEARANCES. Ftrathmore, Brit str., King, for Calcutta. Telena, Brit, str., Starkey, for Hongkong. Bharata, Brit, str., Windebank, for Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta. January 10. Va'entyn, Dut. str., Bouman. for Djambie. Fri. Nor. str., Wogle, for Cheribon. January 1 1 Tasuian, Dut. str.. Chevalier, for Padang. Baud, Dut. sir, Vander Lee,655 words
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Miscellaneous586 1907-01-17 48 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wbe Kiug Alfred Brie b'ship 14,500 Thursby Jan 6 Bangkok Uncertain Astraea Brit oru. 4360 Charles Jan 9 Batavia Uncertain Monmouth Brit cru. 9?00 Tuke Jan 11 Straits Uncertain Hertog Hendrik Dut cru. 10* 0 Goedhart Jan 11 Batavia586 words
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