The Straits Budget, 14 August 1894
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section134 1894-08-14 1 The Straits Budget llxi siiKU, 1831.] I* VOL XLVII. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” (Cable Address: Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Times, 10 Cents. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14. 1894. The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It134 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 13TH AUGUST.
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Article58 1894-08-14 1 i v Andrew's Cathedral, ou the 6th r y v «}|f> Wnerab'e Archdeacon PerV! i tV IH I Iwen-e, WILLIAM GEORGE jL. *kkl i.l. First Ollier i elegraph i ih nr.*n.ii o i-t-amer Recorder, aud .*t Ca:.t:iin Moßß** LL, R. N. BELTl! KKi ,\r. vr. t<» Jksie Buchanan, fifth58 words
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Article250 1894-08-14 1 i r *R!A'. V T:,» 1 n-.l u» in W ar. .i Kn ignition tiK m in 1 llllil-t. it-., t H-hour. Knit o FI--* Mat»*s Tariff. b« Al Murk'-' ’tution**. ifi-iii/ News c- r Li»t. Not-. I'lrlt- i.iii-i ilt GtlZettr. i i.t limner. f'-‘r .nut Firms250 words
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Article492 1894-08-14 1 Singapore, 13tii August, 1804. PRODUCE. Gamhier, 7.02 fa. do Cube No. 1, 12. do do No.‘2, S.-fa. Copra Bali, 5 75. do Ponlianak, 5.57 Pepper Black, 10.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 2.45. do Brunoi 2.15 Pearl Sago, 3.40 Coffeo Bali *lo*4 Coffee Liberian 40. Tap loea small Flake,492 words
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Article728 1894-08-14 1 This week’s mail for Euro}>e leaves by the M. M. s. s. Caledonien and the M. M. h. 8. Natal with the mail fro u Europe of i the 20th July is due to-morrow. The mail for Europe next week is fixed for the P. A728 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article178 1894-08-14 1 Loadon }th August. japan promises not to ATTACK SHANGHAI. BELLIGERENT RIGHTS. INTERFERENCE WITH NEUTRAL VESSELS. CONTRABAND OF WAR. Sir E. Grey, the Under-Sec ret ary ot S ;tte for Foreign Afflirs, has stated in the House of Commons, that Japan had promised that warlike operations would uot178 words
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Article39 1894-08-14 1 Bth August. A French traveller, named Dutreil, has been thrown into a river and drowned by Thibetan tribesmen. The Chinese Government has expressed its regrets and has offered to give, compensation to his family.39 words
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Article13 1894-08-14 1 The Vigilant has twice defeated the Britannia in the Cowes Regatta.13 words
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Article48 1894-08-14 1 9th August. A MIMIC WARFARE IN WHICH OUR DEFENCE IS REPULSED. The British naval manoeuvres, in which there were introduced all the possible conj tingencies that might arise in a war with France, ended in a complete victory for the squadrons representing the French attack.48 words
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45 1894-08-14 1 Mr. Morley, Chief Secretary for 1 relaud, Lias stated in the II >use of Cjramousthat, if the Evicted T>muU Bill were rejected by the House of Lords, it would render it very difficult to miiutain peaoe in Ireland.45 words
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Article36 1894-08-14 1 The warlike feeling in Japiu is intent. CHOLERA IN ENGLAND. The steamer Bahnore, which arrived at Gravesend from St. Petersburg, had on board one death from, and five cases of. Asiatic cholera.36 words
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Article10 1894-08-14 1 Arg?ntiua lias extradited Jdb z Balt our.10 words
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Article53 1894-08-14 1 10th August. REMARKABLE RISE IN' STOCKS. There is now a remit table rise in a’l Ib* best stocks, due to the plethjiM oE tn ney, Baukors are reducing the rite of interest on deposits to one-half per cent. Tht prospects of the passing of the United States Tariff53 words
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Article19 1894-08-14 1 The Timen meutious a rumour of auother conversion of Indian stock as lenig proliable liei'o e long.19 words
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Article16 1894-08-14 1 The prorogation of Parham ul is expected to take place o 1 the 22tel instants16 words
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Article16 1894-08-14 1 Fui tlier k»r*at finds of goM are re| orted from C jo?garJi«*.16 words
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Article20 1894-08-14 1 Jllii August. \Y lias U •<u resinned about the United States Tasifi. Nothing his been settled.20 words
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Article19 1894-08-14 1 There has been an earthquake in Sicily in which thirteen persons were kilK<l «ml tweuty-niue injured.19 words
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Article126 1894-08-14 1 The British community in Tientsin are asking for gunboats for their protection, aud the Chinese Government has od red the officials there to protect foreigner* ami missionaries. SPREAD OF CHOLERA. Cholera is spreading in Holland. THE STRAITS MILITARY CONTRIBUTION. Mr. SNduey Buxton has stated in the House,126 words
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Article26 1894-08-14 1 The tariff deadlock in Congress at Washington continues, though there i» some prospect of the Housj of Representatives accepting the Senate Bill.26 words
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EDITORIALS
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Article729 1894-08-14 1 {Straits Times 7th August.) The reply which was given to a member in the House of Commoos, the other day, regarding the China-Japan war bore much self-evident truth, when it noted the divergent nature of the reports already to hand. There can be very little doubt,. however,{Straits Times, 7th August.) - 729 words
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Article263 1894-08-14 2 (Straits Times, 7th Augv*t.) Con sul Scott, in his report on the trade of Swatow for 1893, notes that, during the year under notice, British shipping, frequenting that port, showed decrease by fifty six vessels. German shipping, on the other hand, increased considerably, owing to the profitable passenger(Straits Times, 7th Augv*t.) - 263 words
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Article350 1894-08-14 2 (Straits Times, Sth August The murder of a French traveller by Thibetan tribesmen, aDuounced in to-day’s telegrams, calls attention to one of those few countries where, at the present day, an explorer can only carry on research at the risk of his life. The imminent risk adds,(Straits Times, Sth August ) - 350 words
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Article341 1894-08-14 2 {Straits Times, Uth August.) Jabez Spencer Balfour, after a considerable lapse of time, has l>een extradited, and the news will l>e welcomely received wherever the story of the Liberator Frauds has made its mark. The announcement of his surrender comes as a surprise, after the recent telegram{Straits Times, Uth August.) - 341 words
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Article482 1894-08-14 2 (Straits Timet !Hh August.) V It is perfectly evident that we are still unacquainted with all the vagaries of Reuter. There has l>een some eccentricities in the past upon which some soreness probably may have l>een felt. It is only now that he displays the possession of a strong(Straits Timet, !Hh August.) - 482 words
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Article498 1894-08-14 2 (Straits Times, 11th August.) •f The law mill of the Colony yearly turns out Ordinances which, on being duly published in the Gazette add their quota to swelling the statute book of the Colony. But very few of these measures arouse keen interest amoug the members of the(Straits Times, 11th August.) - 498 words
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Article454 1894-08-14 2 {Slnnt* I'iu/tti. 1-ith Anyust.) For over six months, the United Hates Congress has Ikh *11 deluding the Tnriff Kill without result except continuous wrangling. The need for sueh a measure arose fr. m the reaction against the op pressive and hijhlv protectionist McKin lev tariff. The{Slnnt* I'iu/tti. 1-ith Anyust.) - 454 words
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Article386 1894-08-14 2 (Straitg Tin.ee, I.lth A If the Chinese and Japanese j U( lli move along the warpath with su. I, steps as they are now apparent], there will be a lot of wasted en.-m out auv beneficial result to either iJ* rent. Tfce telegram of to-day upon the(Straitg Tin.ee, I.lth A,„.. - 386 words
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200 1894-08-14 2 At a meeting of tbe Hongkong aan^. 1 Board on the 2nd instaut, Dr. a>ked the following question, appears that HongkoDg itself is almost :f not quite free from plague, if weev-tp cases brought over from British is it not therefore in the opinion of200 words
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Article88 1894-08-14 2 A copy of the minutes of a meetup* the Chinese Advisory Board ami th** J Leung Kuk committee, held on the July, has been forwarded by the !l of Chinese. The minutes show that those institutions are unanimously a^ 1 the repeal of the C. D. O. forcible arguments were88 words
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Article1196 1894-08-14 3 r' is booked for Col,‘oi PC rvbuble that the Rowing Club lr 151 to be held this mouth, will 'i arrl I'' ..u-irir to want of a sufficient t i ir ,.a-b. o*' b f f A ,i /e ii Japanese arrived by the 1 ;l Bauifk1,196 words
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429 1894-08-14 3 Last week's Government Gazette pubill* text of ilii* Bin for tli* legistru tiOii o! jmrtm raiiij s a■« 1 linos, to which s attach'd the iollowiug st.itemeut oi •l.j cts and reasons This Bill is p aetically the same as one which was drafted so long429 words
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Article163 1894-08-14 3 The Straits Public Works Department, in what might have been considered normal tiroes, was not manned by an excessive establishroeut. But if we are correct iu assuming the Public Woiks estimate to be brought down to about $lOO,OOO for next year, it will t ike a163 words
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Article375 1894-08-14 3 A Nagasaki letter publishcl in the IlniMtu states that, although the J goverumeut has uot openly pioli.ld el the sale of cc-al to Chinese merchants, iln* present state of affairs really amotn ts t*» the sam-Mhiug. Wln*n, ou the sth July, news arrived at N tgisaki <>f375 words
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Article322 1894-08-14 3 Times. A return has been issued showing th*» military expenditure of the Government of India iu India uud England for each year from 1875 to 1892-3, together ui’h a iii'-moinudum of the principal causes of the im r* used expenditure iu 1892-93, as compared with 1875 76.Times. - 322 words
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Article121 1894-08-14 3 ANARCHISM IN FRANCE. Pan*, 27 th July. The French Chamber has voted the last article in the Bill for the Suppression of Anarchy, amidst a wild state of excitement and gr at disorder, and vituperation from the Radicals. 28th July. M. M. Clcuicneeaii and Deschanei have fought a121 words
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Article277 1894-08-14 3 BATTLE BETWEEN SPANIARDS AND REBELS. Ihe Comercio oi ih 19ih July gives particulars ut another euga&?c rueut between tbe Span sli troops iu Min damn and the Mahoimuedau rebels then.. A (Spanish ai my, operating against iLem had the other day paitially to withdraw into quaiters277 words
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Article226 1894-08-14 3 o a -Sunn Free Press. Thk nmt'iiued illness of H. S. M., and tin* dos j'ciati* toud.tiou of the State, \nLiiirli is i lv becoming worse, appars to haw suggr.-ted a startling innovation to the a*l viM.Ts f the Siamese moiuivb. It is contemplated to elect ao a -Sunn Free Press. - 226 words
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Article261 1894-08-14 3 —Bombay Qaaette. Good progress is being made in tbe li^li i ititr of the Burma coast, aud y*ar In vear mariners need hive less fear in approachiug it by night. There are now eight lights on the Burma coast-line, al ot them beiug under the supervision of—Bombay Qaaette. - 261 words
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Article446 1894-08-14 3 The great French battleship, which was laid down at the Arsenal of Le Mourillon, Toulon, in July, 1891, as the Lazare Carnot, but which, henceforth, in memory of the assassinated President as well as of bis grandfather, is to be called Le Carnot was launched about446 words
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Article450 1894-08-14 3 This afternoon Dr. MugiisOou j «*i an iuquiry at theGeuerai-Hospitaltoiiid.iug he death of Amos Ch Ids, a gunner in the loyal Artillery, who committed suicide by sboot’iig himself at F*.-rt Tert-geh on Saturday last. Surgcou-Cap'aiu Smith said he saw the oody of deceased at Fort450 words
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Article883 1894-08-14 4 Cookbam-on-the- Thames, July 12th, 1894. He, who undertakes, at one time, the management of a punt and of a wife may not measure the perils that lie l>efore him. That is especially so, if he be inex) erienced in the management of either. Yet, so far, I have883 words
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Article71 1894-08-14 4 From the beginning of the current financial year to the end of May last, the exports of bullion from British India exceeded the imports by Bs. 70,000. Exports of gold amounted to over 112 lakhs, as against less than 41 lakhs imported, while the silver exports exceeded 31 lakhs as71 words
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Article521 1894-08-14 4 The 8. 8. Horsburgh left this morning for Malacca with reliefs for lighthouses. Mr. Sidney Colville appeared again last evening at the Tanglin Barracks Tlealft with gieat success. The British steamer Macdujf which took up a large quantity of coal to Shanghai, is said to have been521 words
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Article117 1894-08-14 4 The Postmaster-General, replyiug on the 9th July to a memorial from the Scottish Convention of Burghs, said that, even if the Government were prepared to incur the heavy losses involved, Imperial peuuv postage could not be properly carried into effect without the general concurrence of the Colonies,117 words
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Article137 1894-08-14 4 August and September, 1894. Date. Matches. Aug. 11th Ist XI. r. Sergeants of Garrison. 2nd XI. r. Corporals of 10th Kegt. at Tanglin 18th Grant’s XI. c. hachuin's XI. 25th Ist XI. r. Officers of Garrison. 2nd XC. o. R. A. (on S. R. C. Ground).137 words
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Article204 1894-08-14 4 The news that the American champion yacht Vigilant has twice defeated H.R.H. the Piince of Wales’s yacht Britannia does not come At all as a surprise, notwithstanding the successive victories which the gained over the Vigilant recently. On the uiuth of last month, at the Royal Clyde204 words
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Article278 1894-08-14 4 Basing its comments upon the results of the medical examination of Japanese adults eligible tor conscription, the Japan Mail gives us some anthropological facts about the Japanese troops. The most curious statement of all, says the Hiogo News, uatnelv that the difference of chest mcasuremeut at respiration278 words
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Article379 1894-08-14 4 —Celeetial Empire. It is satisfactory to find that the Japaii“s (r«•\vri»im-ii* is prt*pa r ed to neutralise Shanghai. Shanghai is so peculiarly situated in «ve y HS|nct that, while the present announeetnent is thoroughly sa’ist'aetcrv as far as it goes, the time has fairly come that—Celeetial Empire. - 379 words
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Article283 1894-08-14 4 Thb China Gazette in commenting on the wet weather at the seat of war when hostilities broke out, not*s that Chemulpo is a horrible place in the lighted rains, while, in July, when the wet season sets in it is a nest of fever283 words
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Article612 1894-08-14 4 THE P. O. AS COTTON BUYERS. Ai/tuouqh little has been beard publicly just lately about the competition of the P. O. and N. Y. K. Companies between Kobe and Bombay, the keen simple has beeu going on. Within the last few day?, the Nichi Nichi Shinibun the Osaka Asnhi and612 words
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Article44 1894-08-14 4 Setkn balls of raw opium picked up in Hongkong harbour about two months ago by a Inking, and for which the Opium Farmer's offer was declined, were burnt on 27th July there, by the chief of the Water Police, by order of the Government.44 words
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Article2604 1894-08-14 4 The following particular, ar from onr Hongkong, Shanghai ,7 pan contemporaries h. THE KOWSHING- INCIDENT Shanghai, j The Kowthxng was torpedo ,|'J anchor in a shallow bay. All th* t ers on board and .two pass^,™'Bl- Forty soldiers and one 0 f were rescued by the French2,604 words
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Article624 1894-08-14 5 The following is the Manager's report for Jane August Shaft.—Bottom drive north. Better progress has been made with tbe d*iviug of this level, the ground being more favourable as we near the lodes. We have passed through several small veins of quart/, aud iu the624 words
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Article543 1894-08-14 5 The British North Borneo Government advertises for a European medical officer. The s. s. Tak Hang arrived yesterday from Hongkong, and was placed in quarantine. Me. Spencer Pratt, the United States Consul-General, is going to Selangor for a few days, and Mr. J. P. Joaquim will act543 words
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Article84 1894-08-14 5 The remains of Lady Bonser were interred in Borella Cemetery at Colombo on the 28th July in presence of a large gathering, an impressive service being con-| ducted by Bishop Copleston. Many who were unable to attend sent letters and telegrams of condolence to Sir W.84 words
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Article161 1894-08-14 5 Thus the Pinang Gazette —It 6eems I almost a strange freak of destiny by 1 which the first full trial of the terrible engines which modern civilization has added to the horrors of war should I be made between nations which have only I partially emerged161 words
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Article138 1894-08-14 5 The Bengal Chamber Commerct lately addressed a letter f<y Ifhe Government of India in the PubT#s* Works Department regarding the purchase* of stores for India through the Secretary of State, pointing out that the present system was prejudicial to the development of the infant industries of India.138 words
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Article293 1894-08-14 5 The powerful combination of rice millers aud merchants that sprang np in Rangoon two or three years ago, says the Rangoon Times, has bad a most depressing effect on the staple product of the country. Tbe combination has proved very successful in keeping down the price of293 words
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Article466 1894-08-14 5 FRESH TAXATION. The Supreme Couutil of Sarawak met on the 10ih July, the meeting being cal ed by •he Rijth to bring to the notice «f the members the necessity of putting on three fresh taxes. H. H., ia remarking uj on bestate of the revenue466 words
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436 1894-08-14 6 An extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Fire Insurance Company, Limited, was held in the company’s offices, Finlavson Green, at noon, this day, for the purpose of confirming the special resolution, which resolution was passed at the extraordinary general meeting of the Company held436 words
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Article341 1894-08-14 6 Simla 2Mh July. —The followiug is the offi iil copy of the ivceut correspondence between ludia aud England on occasion of the ;eceut Eastern Telegraphic anniversary 20th July. —From Viceroy, Simla, to Directo.s-Geue»al Eastern aud Eastern Extension Telegraph Companies, Loudon —My p.edecessor, Lord Mayo, ou a similar341 words
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Article469 1894-08-14 6 A PETROLEUM CASE. At the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr. Chief Justice Cox was engaged in consideriog a claim of 130,450 damages for the nou-delirery of the cargo of petroleum ou board the ship Karl Friederich to the plaintiffs, Lim Chin Swee and Khan Teng Chean, which was, as469 words
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399 1894-08-14 6 The following are tbe results of the second ddy’s (Saturday) racing 1. —THE COLONIAL VASE. ALUK 8150 and 850 for 2nd.—Handicap for Subscription Griffins that have run in t>th Race on Ist Day. One milt* and a distance. Mr. Kli« Hun Yeam’s Cynosure 11.7399 words
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Article394 1894-08-14 6 (Sarawak Gazette let Auguet.) From the report issued by the Registrar of trade we learn that the trade of the country during 1893 has exceeded in value uhat. of any other year, and that of 1892, jy $77,426. Imports are however the cause of this as394 words
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Article372 1894-08-14 6 EXPROPRIATION* OK INSANITARY Hol SE PROPERTY. Taipinoshan, a district iu the Chiu*se quarter of Holl4kon4, has become a plague ceutre from overcrowding and filthy surrouudiugs to such an extent as to def* disinfection. The Government bas cleared out. the iuhibitants aud tak« n possession of the district372 words
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Article48 1894-08-14 6 Excellent authority iu Simla regards Reuter’s receut telegrams ou the subject a*» a practical certainty that the financial condition of India will require the re-ini-positionbf cotton duties, but that they will be accompanied by an equivalent excise, no matter how strenously the latter be objected to in India.48 words
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Article56 1894-08-14 6 Thi Chinese Government would appear to have been making preparations for eventualities. Recogmsiug the value of a good coal supply, the mines in Formosa and the Northern provinces have been entirely monopolised by the Government. In the Kaiping colliery the miners have been working daj and night, the output exceeding56 words
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793 1894-08-14 6 Jabez Spencer B^f our WM born in 1843. He was the a marine-store dealer st w bo was also engaged in ternreligions work in and around His mother, Mrs. Clara Balfour, was well known as a writer and lecturer on temperance and religious questions.793 words
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Article80 1894-08-14 6 A movement is again on foot to establish a Hongkong Public Library. A committee has been formed, a scheme arranged, and the preliminaries have already commenced. It is understood that the idea is to form a circulating library either in the City Hall or located at some other central spot80 words
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Article2637 1894-08-14 6 ASSESSMENT APPEALS A special meeting of the M Commutionert waa held yesterday"!? ll noon in the offices, Robinson R Gentle presiding. There wer* Messrs. Tan Jiak Kim, Mo** Bell, Wray, W. Nanson, and the wTT. bhelford. e H °*U A large number of ratepayers r pally Chinese, were2,637 words
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Article132 1894-08-14 7 The Morning Pott —One of the grievances of the private soldier in the British army is that he is not allowed to have speech with his captain except by the intervention of and in the presence of a non-commissioned officer. A similar grievance, it would appear, has existed in the132 words
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Article650 1894-08-14 7 The g. g. Kriemhild arrived to-day from HoDgkoug aod was placed in quarantine. At Lady Mitchell's Reception yesterday afternoon, the hand from the Spanish warship Reina Christina played a selection of music. The usual monthly meeting of the Amateur Photographic Society was held last evening in the650 words
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Article169 1894-08-14 7 An extradition case came before the Supreme Court at Penang on the 3rd instant, which raised the point whether the Secretary to the Government of Perak has the standing of a Minister of State. The point arose on the Perak Government asking for the rendition169 words
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898 1894-08-14 7 ACCIDENT TO OF THE STEAMER NAMYONG.” Serious Dews was bro ught to Singapore this morning, when it was Sported that the steamer Namyong had grounded in the Carimata Straits, while on a passage from Sourabaya to Singapore. The vessel bringing the news is the Ingraban and she left Sourabaya on898 words
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Article175 1894-08-14 7 The nest of an or&ng- out&n (says Gata, Liepsic) has been placed in tbe Natural History Museum at Berlin, by Professor E. Sale ok*, aud Professor Mobius has discussed it io the Berlin Academy. Professor Salenka removed the nest himself from a tree in Borneo. The nest,175 words
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Article239 1894-08-14 7 present trade with India. Chemical Trade Journal. Those interested in paper mills in India are congratulating themselves on the stimulus given by the Customs duty on imported paper to the native industry, which was al eady making good progress uuder the influence of a low rate of exebauge.present trade with India.— Chemical Trade Journal. - 239 words
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Article288 1894-08-14 7 Indian Engineering in noticing the experiments at Worthing, with the System of disiufei tiog s?wage by means of electritied seawater, points out that the working has been watched and examined by highly skilled experts, on behalf of the British Institute of Preventive Medicine, and by The Lancet288 words
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Article1072 1894-08-14 8 NEUTRALITY OP BRITAIN A Government Gazette Extraordinary til iwued yesterday afternoon, containing the following notification with regard to neutrality obligations arising out of the present war between Japan and China: The followimg letter from the Right Hon’bio the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the Right1,072 words
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Article3296 1894-08-14 8 THURSDAY, 9t* AUGUST. The Legislative Council reassembled yesterday afternoon at half past 2 o clock. The following members were present: Hi# Excellency the Governor, Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell K. C. M. G. H. E. the General Officer Commanding the Troops, (Major-General H. T. JonesYaughan, c. 8.)3,296 words
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Article146 1894-08-14 8 A cricket match was played ou t c Esplanade yesterday between bmnis r**|' seating the Officers of the Garrison the non-counnissioned Officers of the rlson. The match was unfinished, following were the scores N. c. OFFICERS Srgt. Claydon lOtl.c. Haringt.ml.. Ha*-lt-* S. M. Gardiner K. E. c. Haringtou l>.146 words
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Article173 1894-08-14 9 will be officially opened T*^ on Saturday the 25th iustant. the heavy rain which fell at P rßl> j a v Singapore and the harbour sKY Colville gave his amusing ~t rltr entertainment at the TangiU '< l 'i evening, and carried his ;U tli oiigh with173 words
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162 1894-08-14 9 trt ;Ar i„.\> in tlie pilotage dues are i i |;,ttlias til *tl the specitiration of v i\>r l lie uuuiufac'ure of pure dig *'Uiuble forexpnt an i sate K if* V *a 1 mark* ts. ]j r ji ,-lu.n 1 teriv.itiou Club at Penang162 words
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Article215 1894-08-14 9 The •/> London correspondent *'r;!i.g ii». ur individual cricketers who uv> mad* t'lrir mark, says: f i**iii ‘>t astonishing advance has been I*\ Ur. .-!;wvll, the young Surrey ro»w ml. Li>! year lie was the con spill* tivii to the general failure of ‘2* Surrey batsmen, aud though215 words
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Article215 1894-08-14 9 IHK J'ji. > ivs Ihe Japan Mail gives the of officers on t‘ie active lis* -I i{ in* >» army, at 3,759, a number lls »•> doubt fairly sufficient, but if J i B^on W ever have to call out her ret(”' awl the territorial army, there215 words
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Article503 1894-08-14 9 A TIGKR HUNT. FIVE MURDERERS HANGED. CATTLE DISEASE FROM PENANG. The Deli Courant gives particulars of an uncommon tiger bunt on the Bekalla estate. On the 25tb July, a tiger killed a pig there in the eveuing, but left the carcase behind. The next day, a fence was503 words
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Article761 1894-08-14 9 REBELS AND BRUJANDS FRENCH GOODS NOWHERE THE MEKONG VALLEY. ANTIQUARIAN RESEARCH In the province of Thauh Hoa. the brigands sho*v themselves in such strength as to pass by the name of rebels. Tuey hold the upper country, and only come down to the plaius wlieu ruuniug short of761 words
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Article479 1894-08-14 9 At a time when increased tax it.i* n in this country is vividiy brought home to us, says a home couiemporarv, bv the debates ou the Finauce Bill in tli Hons of C minous, the growing fimiuciM burd**us borue bv the «*tli *r coiiutries ol Europe479 words
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Article454 1894-08-14 9 THE STEAMER NAMYONG” THE SALVAGE AGREEMENT. Both the captain and chief mate of the steamer Ingraban are convinced that the Namyong is, more than probable, now lying beached on the coast of Serutu Island. At the time the Namyong threw up the signals of distress she was distant about forty454 words
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Article323 1894-08-14 9 The chief dauger arising* out of l he nvsent rupture between China and Japan of Russia taking advantage part •)fC *r< a. The L nidon Times e includes iu article on the subject as follows Even tLe Chinese eau hardly iuiigiue that the podge tli *y extracted323 words
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Article1228 1894-08-14 9 AN INTERESTING CASE AT SELANGOR (From our Selangor Correspondent.) An appeal against the judgtm nt delivered by the Chief Magistrate in the civil suit W. Nicholas vs. Tap See and Ang Cheang was decided by the Resident, on the 7th August. It appeared that, on the1,228 words
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Article326 1894-08-14 10 FISCAL CHANGES. THE WAB IN MINDANAO The Home Government intends to raise the import dutj on rice in tbe island. The Oomereio points out the hardships oil the poorer classes there resulting from tbio tax on food. Bad as their condition is now, it will be far worse326 words
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Article305 1894-08-14 10 DESERTIONS TO THE ACHINEBE. DIFFICULTIES IN LOMBOK. From Acheen, comes news of further desertions of Dutch soldiers to the Achinose. At the end of July, two sergeants went over to the enemy from the fort at Telok Semawe. They released an Achinese prisoner in the fort, and made305 words
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Article291 1894-08-14 10 Via Ceylon.) IMPORT DUTIES IN INDIA COUNTY CRICKET THE FRENCH VICTORY IN BENEGAL. London, 28th July. Mr. Fowler replying to a question quoted the resolution ci the House of Commons passed in July 187*, regarding the imposition of impott duties in India and repeated that Government should not291 words
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Article633 1894-08-14 10 “The West Indies, Hmg'ong, the Straits ettlements, Ccvlon, Mauritius, the .African West to st, arc all inconvenienced by the resent system or rather want of system iu Imp rial coinage. Their Chambers of Commeiee, and other parties interested in their welfare, ha c appealed to <*r633 words
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Article566 1894-08-14 10 Several of the Hongkong insurance companies are reported to be doing a brisk business in war risks.” The hearing of the counter actions resulting from the Ngap^ota Kwang Tung collision began at thfe Supreme Court, Penang, on the 7th instant. Bangkok has now a daily and two566 words
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Article197 1894-08-14 10 On the 28th July, Mr. Clifford's and Colonel Walker's parties joined at Kuala Alor on the Pertang River. The Kelantan and Trengganuu authorities are displaying a very friendly attitude towards the Pahang Government, and have issued iustructioDs forbidding assistance to the raiders. On the date mentioned, Si197 words
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Article483 1894-08-14 10 THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. THE CLOSE SEASON. (From our Correspondent.) Ptkan, Bth August. By tbe s. s. Sri Banka on Sunday, Dr. A. B. Jesser C»>ope, who supersedes Dr. Bowman as Residency surgeou of this Stale, arrived Ikmc, and has since taken t.vei cbage of the M*di«al Department# Amoi483 words
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Article431 1894-08-14 10 DESCRIPTION OK THE CHINESE PORTS ATTACKED BY JAPANESE. WXIHAIWEI AND PORT ARTHUR. Wkihaiwei and Poit Arthur, which have been attacked by the Japauese fleet are important Chinese Naval centres, and arsenals. Weihaiwei .is situated on the northern side of the Shantung Promontory, 40 niile9 east of the431 words
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Article662 1894-08-14 10 JAPAN'S PROPOSED BEPorn,. Th* Corean Government ba« the demand made by Japan for P l>l <t trative reforms in the Hermit Sr- n>ll They are divided into five sect in* twenty-six distkct proposals beeu translated as follows 1.-Reform in the Central and P r Cial Governments and662 words
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Article50 1894-08-14 10 By permission of the Captain cere of the Spanish cruiser Reina t tina, the band attached to the v placed a selection of music on the Esp> ade on Saturday evening. It is under**®®" that, before the vessel leaves for Mam the band will play again on the Espl* o450 words
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Article57 1894-08-14 10 A miw steamer, the Torr Head, ow by the Ulster Steamship Companj. a* ll this morning, from Belfast, Jbe steam* is of S,otfto*s, and her Tojage to pore is herfirrt run. She brought swf of 6;456 tons of eoal. The. master rec**j ed one death on the voyage out, tbs*57 words
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Article894 1894-08-14 11 pjv.xn AT SINGAPORE. A st a mer Samyong, for the safety vessel considerable alarm was f arrived at Singapore on f t a t n itrbt. She has bad a most ur^- V riu'bt from the time i: j, tt and, it is ce-- n the capable894 words
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Article153 1894-08-14 11 PRESIDENT CARNOT'S ASSASSIN. COREAN AFPA IRS TURPIN’S EXPLOSIVE. HONOUR FOR THE PRESIDENT PHRA YOT S JUDGES. Pari a ,'ird August. The trial of the assassin, Santo, began at Lyons without any incident The accused apj>eared calm, and answered quietly the questions put to him. 4th August. The assassin,153 words
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466 1894-08-14 11 THK ENTRIES The following are the entries aud handicaps for the eighteenth tournament of the Ladies’ Liwn Tennis Club to commence on Wednesday next: THK CHAMPIONSHIP Miss M Keasberrv. bye. Mrs. Waddell v. Mrs Salzmaiiu. M iss Wisliart r. Mrs. Dare. Winder plays Mi’s. Lovell.466 words
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573 1894-08-14 11 The following is the fifty-eighth report of the Court of Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders to be held at Hongkong, on Saturday, the 18th August, at noon Gentlemen, —The directors have now to submit to you a general statement of the573 words
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Correspondence.
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Article360 1894-08-14 11 TO THE EDITOR OP THE HTRAITB TIMES Sir, —l set out, in juxtaposition, the precisive language of the Foreign Office and the language, precisive or otherwise, of our local Government:— Lord Kimberley's letter r.fl Straits Settle7th August, 1894, published meats Governin tho Straits Settlements nient Notification Government360 words
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Article363 1894-08-14 11 AB RIVALS. Per s. s. Chow Phya, from Klang.—Mo srs. Johse, ami Paglar. Per s. s. Ban Seng Gunn from Baugkok Met-srs. Finch, Alien, and Goette. Per 8. s. Deconhurst from Saigon:—Mr. Baltour Lops. Per s. s. Will O'the Wisp from Klang:— Mr. R. J. Truff. Per s.363 words
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DOCKS.
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900 1894-08-14 11 The premises of the Company are sitmated at Tanjong Pagar adjoining the t own of Singapore. The Wharf extend* to on* wy** ••j zrz m ainaed by the entrances to the u raving Docks into three parts. The West Wharf; orer one Wll a900 words
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Advertisement56 1894-08-14 11 CORKS! CORKS! BKOSSIER JN It. 34, Bd. de Strasbourg, PARIS. COIK RAHUFAITLREt*. OWNER* OF FORESTS OF CORK TUB CORKS OF ALL KINDS: For Wines, Sod*. Beer, Efferresocnt Watery Cider, end also for Perfumers, Ckesriste, to* Require the Tmde Mark. Apply t, Kiku. L. J. CHAURACo* SnraArou. Areeti lor If. C56 words
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Article152 1894-08-14 12 Under this heading the following abbreviations are nsed:—str.—steamer; sh.—ship bq.—barque; Brit—British; U. S.—United States; Fr.—French; Ger.—Gorman; Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Johore; Ac., G.e..—General cargo; d. p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain ;T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T P- D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W Borneo Wharf; I. W.—Jardiao’s Wljarf: N. H. W New152 words
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Article1432 1894-08-14 12 Arrivals £ince noon of Yesterday. Hanoi, Brit. str. 97 tons, Capt. Thow. 12tli Aug. Prom Bagan via ports, lltli Aug. G.e., and 2»d. p. Bun Hin Co. For Bagan, 11th —Eds. Isabella, Brit. str. 84 tons, Capt. Hudson 12th Aug. From Muar, 11th Aug. G.c., and 34 d.1,432 words
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Article134 1894-08-14 12 Name, Pert, and Date of Nailinj From London Liddesdale: Liverpool Bellerophon Jun« 6 Titan due Aug. 20 Tantalus, due Aug. 22nd Oaufa due Aug. 29; Cardiff. Alice Rickmers, May 3; Landseer May 15 Me. Liurin Ferdinand Fischer; Torr Head Midolesborough. Glenesk Marseilles Natal, July 22; Melbourne, Aug 5134 words
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Article193 1894-08-14 12 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag “T Date Date and Ship’s Name. Commander. of From Where. Destination Rig. Sailin j. Aug I Neil, ss. L iwoa Sprang van Lei Ang. 1 Catavii Rotterdam 1 bit s s Planet Mercury Caldie Ju*.e 23 Barry Dock 'Batavia 2|Am. sh193 words
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Article962 1894-08-14 12 Flag 5 Vessel's Name. A I*o*B. Captain. Feom Sailed r kW Bio COKs, *B. Aug I 5 Clam Brit. str. 2310 Davies i'atcum |July 2SyaeACft 6 Saltsn str. 102 Pallett P. Brandan Aug 4R. J Gunn 6 Celestial str. 611 Courtenay Ssmarang Aug 3 Tan Kim Ti. 6 Pieciola962 words
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Article623 1894-08-14 12 n.O r FhSKI 8 NaKR. 'no ft Bill j *rr*|- j *STIVor..Aug G Nagova Maru Jap. str. j frown j Kobe 6 Afghan 1 Biit str. I r!on Swigon 7 j Tibre MM str. i Alihoua? SiiLon 7 Baweau Dut. »«tr. Sex nor Bandjei masdn via port' l 7623 words
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Advertisement177 1894-08-14 12 R 1LEY H ARGREAVES A c° s VERY*8 WEIGHING MACHINES from 4 cwt. to 1 ton to weigh Ibe. kiloe or catties. ALTER’S FAMILY BALANCES from 14 lbs. to 50 lbs. to weigh lbs. and catties. Large second-hand GAMB1ER PRESS in good working order. YALE’S AMERICAN PADLOCKS all sizes in177 words
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