The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 February 1912
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section15 1912-02-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1912. No 1,28215 words
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Article266 1912-02-21 1 LEADERS. PAGE Greater Nigeria 118 The Settles* nt in China 11l Hongkong— New Covernor 114 Coal and Chaos 114 The New China 1 1 5 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Attack on Funeral Party IDs (Quarantine Trouble em Phranang 122 Loss of the Karang M 128 The Tisbctrj Trial 124266 words
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Article66 1912-02-21 1 (Corrected up to Feb. 17.) Bank 4m s 2-4 11-32 demand 2-4 5-82 Private credits 3 ins 2-4* credits 6m s 2-4 11-16 France isuaand Bank 294 Germany, demand 238? India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand lßi% Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand 140*1 Bangkok, demand 66 Sovereigns. Bank Buying66 words
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Article134 1912-02-21 1 Feb. 17. Tin (135 tons sold) 96.55 Gambier buyers 10.20 Gambier Cube No. 1 15.60 Gambier Cube No. I nom. Pepper Black ordin. S'pore 22.50 Pepper, (White fair> buyers 31.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom. Nutmegs (80 to the lb.l nom. Mace (Banda^ 110 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Bali134 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article44 1912-02-21 1 At Rroea Lodge, 1, Stevens Road, on the 16th instant, the wife of Alexander Mac Lennan of Messrs. Howarth Erskine Ltd.. of a Daughter. Macdonald. -On the 7th ultimo, at "The Mount." Rotorua, N.X.. the wife of J. Mac DONALD, of a sou.44 words
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Article184 1912-02-21 1 Barker MiFarlane. Jan. 90, at London, A. J. (I. Barker', m. i-.. hue of Sarawak, to Agues McFablahk. Wood Cooper In St. George's Church, on February I<>. by the Kev. F. "VY. Haines. Colonial Chaplain. MR. LUBIiIU Woon. Superintendent, GoYenunent Plantations. Perak. to Miss Edith Maroaket Cooper of Teddingtou,184 words
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Obituary31 1912-02-21 1 Parker. Jan. 13, at Letehworth, M. C. Parkkr, late of Singa]K>re. Kramkr. At Gorontalo on January ttnd, 19i2, Captain T. Kramer, s.s. Tomini," age 9S. North Borneo Papers please eopy.31 words
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Article183 1912-02-21 1 The last mail from home arrived on Saturday by the 8.1. and N.l>. L. mails with dates to Jan 26. A homeward mail was taken on Monday by the M. 81. B. Simons and this weekly goes to-day by the P. and O. Himalaya. The celebrations of183 words
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Article, Illustration1219 1912-02-21 1 Feb 16. It is a sign of the times, especially of the opening of an era of greater political importance for our possessions in Africa, that it has been thought proper to consolidate the two Nigorias into one great dependency. This new Crown Colony of Nigeria has thus1,219 words
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Advertisement13 1912-02-21 1 For all internal complaints dysentry cough •old Ac take Woods' Great Peppstmint Cme.13 words
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Advertisement15 1912-02-21 1 BUN6A MELOR ■■tr v (s»«ceNT(» PV RICAUp/fl w V. RIQAUD PARIS Sold ky ill Perfimers15 words
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Article1199 1912-02-21 2 Fed) 17. There will be a general relief at what appears to be the authentic news of tbe final adjustment, so far as a preliminary arrangement may be said to go, of the crisis in Northern China. The position as regards the survival of Manchu influence1,199 words
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Article280 1912-02-21 2 Hongkong's New Governor. The question of the Hongkong Governorship in succession to Sir FREDEBICfi bUGABD, who goes to Nigeria, is solved in a way that will be particularly pleasing to the people of Hong hong. For it brings back to the Colony, from Fiji, Sir Francis Hknkv May. whose whole280 words
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Article1183 1912-02-21 2 Feb 19. Remembering the labour troubles that the United Kingdom has already witnessed, mainly the railway, transport, and dockers' strikes, a reading of the telegrams to-day referring to the imminence of the long threatened coalminers* strike can only lead to the depressing conviction that we are but1,183 words
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Article1276 1912-02-21 3 Feb. 21. It is to -in that never since the Chinese dynastic calendar existed has an> celebration of the anniversary of its New Near witnessed >o stupendous change as that implied by the close of i successful revolution, and the beginning uf the- evolution of an utterly1,276 words
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Article482 1912-02-21 3 Captain Sir T. A. A. Cuninghame. of the Rifle Brigade, delivered a lecture on Tbe Supply of a Division in the Field, with the special reference to the use of Mechanical Transport/* st the Royal United Service Institution. Lieut-Gen. Sir A. H. Paget was in482 words
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Article267 1912-02-21 3 Mr. Norman Angell's lucid and logical paper, read before the Institute of Bankers, is of special interest from the light which it sheds on the power of modern finance as displayed in the recent Morocco crisis. The pressure exerted on German industry by the fear267 words
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Article844 1912-02-21 3 Free Lance - Free Lance Miriam is not. as her name would imply, of Semitic origin, nor would she-, if a Jewess, at all come up to our ideal of Miriam, the sister of HoSBS, who took a timbrel in her hind and. at the head of her people, exulted over the844 words
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Article1285 1912-02-21 4 from our own Lorresftonaenr.) Edinburgh, January 25. The vacancy in the Parliamentary representation of East Edinburgh, owing to the death of Sir James Gibson, will in all probability be filled up before this letter reaches you. Leaving out the figures at the polling, and the probable reduction of1,285 words
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Article409 1912-02-21 4 A Singapore merchant has favoured The Times correspondent of that place with some views on the past year's trade, in course of which he remarks It is depressing to see that some of our old friends, staples of former days, such as gambier, pepper, and tapioca, are409 words
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Article55 1912-02-21 4 The death occurred at St John's Island on Monday evening of Mr Gray, chief officer of the local steamer M Singapore." When he arrived from Bangkok on Tuesday last he was suffering from smallpox, and although every care was taken the disease proved fatal. The funeral took place yesterday morning,55 words
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Article570 1912-02-21 4 ADVANTAGES OF HAYING NO DECLARATION OF LONDON. To thk Editor Sir, Desperate efforts have been and are being made in certain organs of the Press to represent the recent seizures of two French steamers by the Italians, and the case of the M Oldhamia", as proofs of the disadvantage570 words
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Article277 1912-02-21 4 A MISTAKEN CASE. In taking up the case at Rangoon on Monday sth in which F. A. Sefton, late business manager and guide to the Peking Mysteries, (who was engaged by Han Ping Chien in Singapore) made allegations to the district magistrate on January 29 to the effect that he277 words
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Article527 1912-02-21 4 The Joint See retaries of the Imperial Maritime League think that the views ex pressed in the appended extract from a letter received by them from Admiral Sir Algernon de Horsey, K.C.8., may possess much public interest. To the Joint Honorary Secretaries, Imperial Maritime League. Gentlemen, You will527 words
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Article149 1912-02-21 4 {From < a-, pondrnt,\ Penang, Feb. 20. The Chinese celebrations of the new year have been the ejuietest on record for many years. Yesterday was a universal holiday but to day a few* European and non-Chinese firms are open. There was a good muster of volunteers and cadets149 words
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Article65 1912-02-21 4 Ipoh. Feb. 20. There was a disturbance in New Town last night resulting in a collision between the police and the Chinese crowd who made an attempt to rescue some prisoners. An inspector fired blank cartridges and dispersed the crowd. It is reported here that in a row at65 words
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Article27 1912-02-21 4 The Englishman announces that the msrriage of Princess Pretiva of Cooch Behar with Mr Manders of Wolverhampton will take place at Woodlands, Aliporv, on the 21st instant.27 words
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Article1362 1912-02-21 5 Oh wad soone power the giftie gie us To MS oor>el> as Othcri m-<- us." so sang that ssolodions although somewhat iotoaipii hensibie bnrd ol Caledonia. P; I hai I ten ibis wish |j it had come- true*.' Perhaps the first one te> regret calling dOWU1,362 words
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Article1418 1912-02-21 5 Ii i.^ distinctly understood thit this communication is not concerned solely with the* writer ami the receiver. This explanation. 1 hope, saves any recriminative reply. If letters wort 4 addressed to the Renders of the S. I'. Press instead of to the Editor, he might think 'thoughA.B.C. - 1,418 words
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Article878 1912-02-21 5 The* Sceptic was stretched on a long chair in the verandah, a cool stengah at his elbow, his youthful brow wrinkled in the intensity of thought. The object of so much concentration of mind was Ski sti Malay Magic which the Sceptic considered it incumbent upon him ssC.H.C. - 878 words
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Article183 1912-02-21 6 It is understood that Major-General F. T. Aylmer. v.c, will socceed General sir Arthur Barrett as Adjutant-General in India. Sung Hob, the steersman of twakow number *_»>7*2 reports the theft of a small anchor and rope valued at IS, and also the new number plates from183 words
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Article390 1912-02-21 6 The Battle of Sew Bridge Road. Fourteen llokien Chinese claimed to be tried before Mr. Manndrell, third magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of affray. Police Inspector Hickev prosec uted and Mr. V. Devereux Knowles defended six of the accused. Counsel said he first thought he was for390 words
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Article158 1912-02-21 6 FRASER Co.'s A general all round improvement is noticeable in our market during the week under review, for after opening dull we close with a much firmer tendency and well maintained enquiry for both Rubbers and Tins. Rubber. Tebraus were placed at £8. 6s. -'hi. with further buyers.158 words
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Article1172 1912-02-21 6 PART 11. THK INFANCY OF BENCOOLEN. (Copyright Reserved.) Not without many qualms did the Court of Directors assent to the unauthorised action of their agents in forming a settlement at Bencoolen rather than at Priaman. They found a confirmation of their views of the* unsuitahiljty of1,172 words
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Article377 1912-02-21 6 it is desirable to bring to the* notice of the proprietors of certain theatres in North Bridge Road Clause 0 of the Theatres Ordinance of IK*.'." which states The Chief Police Officer may withdraw any licence if in his opinion misbehaviour has taken place therein or377 words
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Article232 1912-02-21 6 Since the above comments were written we have received the following letter from a Chinese gentleman. Hear sir. I wish to bring to yournotice the most indecent show I have ever seen in my life, at the star Opera Company last night, shewn by a group of232 words
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Article576 1912-02-21 6 Tin: s i.t.n's BIUTHDAY. Kota Bahru, Poh. 1 On Friday the 'Mb inst. at 'h.m p.m. ihe invited guests assembled al tin- Sultan's baled ami at 4 p.m. His Highness left the; balei. the* royal ensign was h«>i»t<-.l _nd a Kedantin royal salute; lire-d from the saluting battery.576 words
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Article216 1912-02-21 6 The British Home Otlice Ims issued a report in which it is stated that the nam her of persons employed lu ana .nines snd quarries of tha World iu 1009 wasei.oou.Oe'O, of whom 1,350,000 were iimployod in th. British isles snd 1. 0n0. 0n0 in216 words
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Article47 1912-02-21 6 Birth-date coincidences are discussed iu a correspondence in a home paper. Here is one instance My grandfather was born October 27. 1780, and my father on October 27. lhlo, I was horn October 27, 1840. and my grandson ou Octolier 27. 1010. We were each named George."47 words
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Article779 1912-02-21 7 M\N\»oi:*s Refosi no. poci Weeks K\!UX(. JANUAUI 27 I h 1912. The- i easurements ami assuj resuits show a tOSUI Ol 22 1 ft. made up by driving PM endcroet* ntting 150 ft., and eaunusruf with a total of itc ft. for the prei779 words
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Article637 1912-02-21 7 London, dan. 1 The' Army Conncil is at bay. It is inte usely unpopular just now with most of the Army, who vide the Broad Arrow* 1 of last week denounce it on the ground that its members act without the least regard for the sentiments of each637 words
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Article134 1912-02-21 7 The direct cable route to America is interrupted beyond Guam and telegrams from China for America and for Honolulu will for the present have to pass via Burops and the Atlantic- at higher rates. Mr .1. W. Bicknell. ol the United States Rubber Company, has arrived in Colombo, and proceeds134 words
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Article1555 1912-02-21 7 THK FlTl KK PROSPECTS. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber and Guttapercha Company, Ltd.. was bedel at noon yesterday In the- registered offices of the- Company, Commercial Union buildings. Mr A. Diehn presided and among those present were Messrs Van Leeuwen1,555 words
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Article204 1912-02-21 7 The Cantonese' residents in Hongkong have communicated with the Canton Pro visional Council, announcing that the) are in favour of nominating Sim Mot. brother of Dr. Sun Vat-sen. as candidate for the office of (lovernoi (iemral. iu place- of Chan Kwang- iniiig. They speak of him as a204 words
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Article1957 1912-02-21 8 Tmi: Risk in BuBUKS Boom in Foswakd B__l__a_ Shakks to HOLD- N.'.W Dividknl) Pavkics: Tai. I AVBB and QALASQ Besai Skoknak __m Y\m 8-DIO— Row K Whitks EXe kllknt EUBCOBD. Jan 10. The quantities offering at this weeks rubber auctions were small, 539 tons against 401 at1,957 words
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Article351 1912-02-21 8 The London Correspondent of the Temps writing on the above matter, remarks Although it is difficult to obtain precise information, it is certain that neither the Indian nor the English Government has made objection to the- construction of the line, provided naturally, that it is laid at a351 words
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Article240 1912-02-21 8 I u the absence of official data showing the coal consumption per unit of the horsepower of TO.OdO. which propelled the battle-cruiser Lion at 31.7 knots on her trials last week, it is impossible to say if this ocean greyhound is. qualitatively, an economical ship. At240 words
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Article43 1912-02-21 8 Mr William Thomson, 72, of Drumsheugh- gardens, -Edinburgh, senior partner ia the firm of Messrs Wm. Thomson and Co., shipowners, of Leitb and London, left personal estate in the United Kingdom valued at 4*16,444. The estate will pay in death duties over .£38,000,43 words
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Article483 1912-02-21 8 At the dinner of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, the chairman. Mr d. F. Graham, had some' very severe things to say about the r.d. it ions of the House of Commons to commerce. As he very aptly put it. the tendency of legislation is to make*483 words
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Article331 1912-02-21 8 Low* or Fifteen Millions. Shanghai. Feb 0. Gove rnor Chang Sik-lun, in company with other high officials of Shansi province, has sent a memorial to the Throne asking for its abdication. It is reported that the. Republican Government has secured a loan of fifteen million taels from da331 words
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Article1380 1912-02-21 9 BHH ISM PIONI i l<s IN Si .IATi'S. Copyright reserved.) rusget. mi> i. < etvod and misdirected udcru eyes were the* initial operations he Flpiw twildsrs who laid the found:it on ol the splendid fabric of British powei and influaswc iu the Btraiti region.1,380 words
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392 1912-02-21 9 LEMM .MITCHELL. (FsEst^NT. -Loud Ma- sags ten, L<>k:> Shaw. LORD M husky, and LORD Koh-on.'. This was an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court of Hongkong of July 11, 11*10. dismissing three appeal. from judgments of the sanm Court in its original jurisdiction.392 words
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Article812 1912-02-21 9 (From our own Correspondent) Berlin, Jan. 19. Germany is busily discussing in the columns of her newspapers what is her place in the sun." This was suggested by sir Edward Grey In s statement iu the House which was perfectly true but perhaps inexpedient to make, since it812 words
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Article63 1912-02-21 9 Two Indians named Dindayal Surganmal and Sittaram Surjanmal have been arrested in Singapore at the request of the Bombay police. They appeared before Mr. Firmstone, in the District Criminal Court, yesterday, charged with offences under section 408 and 477 of the Indian Penal Code, criminal breach of trust aad destroying63 words
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Article477 1912-02-21 9 Th*: Infli kn< r of thi: Oominions. The New ."ear's number of tbe [Marine Rundschau contains noteworthy, surveys of foreign Navies Iu 1911. This review is published by the Intelligence Department of the Gen-man Admiralty, though a noti-tie-ation on the cover states that the contents of the477 words
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Article410 1912-02-21 9 KAISER'S ONE HORROR." Lord Lonsdale, who is on close terms of friendship with the Emperor William, says, in an interview with a representative of the' Daily Sews, that if the- Kaiser gave him leave, he could repeat thousands of things that would astonish Englishmen with regard to his warm feelings410 words
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Article1341 1912-02-21 10 tFrom ou* ou.n Correspondent,} London, dan. 19. Loth sides are- preparing actively for an Olection. It may not come at once, en even in the immediate future, but both side's privately believe it cannot be> lemg |>e>stponed. South of the' Tweed, there sre very few constituencies without a1,341 words
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Article463 1912-02-21 10 The Bangkok Times"' of the 7th inst. alludes to the re-marks made in this journal upon the peril attaching to the undue disparity between the surpluses of the Federated Malay States, and the scale* of Federal expenditure. It evidently wishes that Siam hail art his complaint."463 words
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Article778 1912-02-21 10 By discarding his queue to dav Mr Tan Cheng Kee will join the ranks of tbe great majority. Mr. Du Cros. M.r. for Hastings, is in Malacca as the guest of Mr. W. M. Sime and bas inspected many of the local estates. A rikisha coolie778 words
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Article869 1912-02-21 10 POLICE CHAitOB WITH I iv BAYONETS. Thi: ''Phi. w\\ Sl I\. six Chinese coolies sppean 1 befoi Maundre'll. third magistrate, \e--t. on charges of obsti in ting puMu servs to wit Dr. Du Crux snd E. P. c. Xo. Hallett. in the execution e»t their cL on the869 words
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Article1447 1912-02-21 11 A QUESTION OF LAW. The Expenses of Destruction. t Chief Justice -sir w. Hvnd- j Jones, Mr. istice Fisher and Mr. Ebden, yi sterday afternoon. In re Labuan Steamship Com.: The _<mth»- |> >-'-'Uf ion e>f the Conservator Pom. Commander Rsdcliffe. i lb. u. tin- Attorney-General1,447 words
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Article147 1912-02-21 11 There was a large gathering on the Raffles reclamation ground yesterday afternoon When exhibitions we're given hy Mr Fleming of the Minimax fire extinguisher. This little appliance is specially designed to deal instantaneously with an outbreak of tire, it is simple in operation, convenient in size and147 words
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Article126 1912-02-21 11 Miss Mattie May Lowe, one of the most beautiful and popular American ladies in Manila, was Queen of tbis year's Carnival. Japan is said to be strengthening her forces in Manchuria to the extent of 10,000 men. The rice trade* of Burma during the year 1911 was remarkable for unprecedenteel126 words
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Article1228 1912-02-21 11 Quicquid agunt homine" nostri est far--.go libelli. J D venal. None will admit more freely and cordially than the Germans that the Briton bas something to learn from the Tdtoton, though there are- undoubtedly differences of opinion on the opposite shores of the North Sea sometimes1,228 words
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Article199 1912-02-21 11 The January number has article's on Hats and Mice, and the parasites of the rat. Also notes on the examination of rats feir plague. Dr. Macaulay of Seremban writes on the prevalence of ankylostomiasis (the disease caused by the hookworm I among the Tamil coolie in Selangor.199 words
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Article103 1912-02-21 11 Early yesterday morning, while the Hansa liner Kyhf els was entering the; quarantine anchorage eei arrival from Samarang, the strong tide carried her oi ross the hows oi tiie- Lightning." Ths letter's figure head was knocked e>'j' and her bowsprit entered the port side of tha Kybfels"103 words
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Article105 1912-02-21 11 Two Bengalis appeared before- Mr Finnstone, senior magistrate, yesterday, em a charge of selling milk without licenses. The second ace-used had a further charge* of offering for sale milk which contained t<-n per cent of added water. Tins man admitted three previous convictions when he was fined |50,105 words
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Article349 1912-02-21 12 A personality who has had not a little to do with the present upheaval in China is at present staying in Macao in the person of Mr Sun All Mi. the elder brother of President Sun Vat Sen. He has had a wonderfully varied career. Fifty-eight349 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter511 1912-02-21 12 THE ST AR OPEBA COY. TO THK EDITOK. Sir,— ln reply to our correspondent of to-day's date by "fine of a disgusted audience I beg you will be' goo'. 1 enough to insert the following paragraph as an explanation to the theatre-going public. Last Wednesday he«iug a Bfohamedan Holiday "Mamli511 words
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Article788 1912-02-21 12 The hon'ble Dr W. l.ilniore Ellis has resumed the duties of tlm appointment of T. C. M. <>.. and as a member of the Legislative Council. The mail brings news of the death of Mr M. C. Parker, who about twenty-five years ago, was an assistant788 words
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Article438 1912-02-21 12 Judge's Decision. Mr Justice limes, and Acting Justice P. J. Sproule. on Friday afternoon gave their decision in the Tisburv appeal. The prosecution alleged that accused had misappropriated the sum of |8,471.57 between Oct. Sid and Nov. 6th, monies belonging to Pantai Estate, of which accused was,438 words
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Article294 1912-02-21 12 SUCCESS OL THK POLICE t>OG A smart capture, in which the police eiog Jack, which Detective Inspector Taylor brought with him from Home last year figured very creditably, was made on Saturday night. Information was received at the detective station that one of tbe life* sentence men294 words
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Article104 1912-02-21 12 It is notified in the (fa/.ette that Tunku Abdul Hamid Vusuf of Kedah is granted the honorary rank of Lieut. In tbe Army (Jan. SO). At the first debate of the 1912 session of the Y.M.C.A. debating society held on Thursday evening the Rev. W. Runciman introduced the follow ing104 words
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Article662 1912-02-21 12 (From ostr otrm Corree§f<mHent.j Dr. PTu Lien T< h. who is better km In England by his Cantonese name ol Iu Tuck, tells me that he considers h nuinbei of the statement-, which burs spni concerning bus tendency sf ttte Chinese to cultivate opium during the662 words
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Article209 1912-02-21 12 KEPPEL 'S PET AVERSION. If there were two things which the' la!. Sir Henry Keppel, the« veteran admiral and personal friend e>f King Kd ward, detest e.l more than anything else. the\ were- doe tor ing and nursing. He once- told that Hj < ilaclstone was ill. Ah," be said.209 words
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Article2311 1912-02-21 13 NEGRI SEMBILAN v SINGAPORE. This match Ugan on Saturday morning ne weather and on a fast and excelbnr wicket. Singapore lost the toss and Negri Sembiian who had a strong eleven v, it N. J. A. Foster and Edwards being about tbe only absentees, the eleven in fact2,311 words
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193 1912-02-21 13 The above Society held its first general meeting in the rooms of the Subordinate Civil Service Association which tlm President of the Association hael kindly placed at its disposal, at 8 p.m. on Friday the 16th instant, the following gentlemen being present, viz Messrs W.193 words
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Article416 1912-02-21 13 Pkison As Asylum Pos Man who Was Alwavs Falling Down. A finished swindler. Samuel Harman, thirty one. was sentenced to twelve months hard labour at the Old Bailey ou 17th January last for obtaining £'15 by false pretences from Mr Noel Trotter. His method was to fall416 words
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Article414 1912-02-21 13 In dealing with the past year's trade in the Straits the Singapore correspondent of The Times remarks: A good many million pounds sterling were sunk in the shares of Malayan rubber estates during 1908-9-10, and the new companies are sending out Europeans to take the414 words
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Article1168 1912-02-21 14 It cannot be said that the inter- state match against Negri Sembiian. won by Singapore on Monday by an innings and 12b inns, was a very interesting one, taking the play all through. Although not always so. the score in this case' does indicate as much. The visitors1,168 words
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Article438 1912-02-21 14 The "China Press.'' of February sth. contains a portrait of Dr. Lim Loon Keng. of Singapore, surmounted by the words, Dr. I jim Boon Keng is called to Nanking by President Sun Famous Chinese Reformer has just returned te> China from a nine months' tour iu438 words
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Article59 1912-02-21 14 On Sunday night three Cantonese arm- i ed with revolvers entered a Jeweller's shop at 'IXI. Kallang Road ami "held up" the occupants. The men were out at the time and one of the robbers struck a woman on the head with the butt eud of his revolver.59 words
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Article95 1912-02-21 14 o* -n A Tok\o telegram of February 12th says An authoritative report that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha will gaiu control of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co. caused their stock to-jump five points to day. MrE. V. Thorn, proprietor of the Box j of Curios Yokohama, succumbed to Bright's disease95 words
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Article284 1912-02-21 14 The Gbeat Sbttlbmext. Ajiivjite communication from aa suthoririve source at Nanking gives, in brief, highly interesting facts oonnected with the settlement of the political crisis In North China. Peace, our friend says, is j definitively settled. Yuau's emissaries I have met and arranged all details with i284 words
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Article582 1912-02-21 14 A bdication Proposals. The following iu regard to the» abdication proposals appears in the Shanghai Chinese Press Yuan Shih-k'ai has telegraphed the proposed terms for the treatment of the Imperial House after the Emperor's abdication and these are in _<) articles as follonvs I. The title of Emperor shall be582 words
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Article266 1912-02-21 14 Thi: Ran sobs or Mooi*f_i_g I CO(AI\K in Chiw. A meeting to welcome two of the- i presentatives of i hina lei the tuteruntionaj Opium Conference at The Hague w ;i at the Friends' Meeting House'. St Mai tin's lane. London. Sir Matthew Dodswonh. Bart., said had reached266 words
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Article416 1912-02-21 14 ScII.NTIsT Te) l"Xl*\Ni:i. M\X\ M N Nil i:i:'s MIUTSUOSU. .Al'M.on: Ml Nil le i;m In connection with :i system of bstanii sl research, which is one' of the features the Carnegie Institution at Washing!.; Professor D. T. MacDougal. who is a diivctor of the department, is about io416 words
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Article3846 1912-02-21 15 [By Su_m_ari_M C&ble]. R-KTTI '*"s SUYICB. I* was dull and dr> when their Majesties we :n -slate- from Buckingham Palace to Westminster te> open Parliament. There was Th»' asunl brilliant scene ia the House of Lord.-, though it was somewhat dimmed the- court mourning. The Peeresses wore black, onl\3,846 words
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Article102 1912-02-21 16 (From our own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 20. The special correspondent of the Pinang Gazette in Kedah says that the Advisers garden party at Alor Star was well attended by officials aud representative members of the public. At the Sultan's banquet at Alor Star at the Balei102 words
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Article348 1912-02-21 16 Penang. Feb 1". The- report of Mil Piah for the year ended Dec :Jlst 1911 says that the profit on mining operations after payment of mining costs and administration expense's amount to 197,015. From that 515.001) has to be deducted for depreciation; 18.279 for manager's commission leaving a348 words
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Article511 1912-02-21 16 A remarkable discovery is reported from the Sudan rivalling the progress made with the utilization of heat as fuel. It is that the sudd of the Nile so loug looked upon as the curse of that region is really a valuable fuel. Captain Benett Wampier has recently opened out511 words