The Straits Budget, 11 September 1894

Microfilm: NL2149
Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Straits Budget
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    134 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and
    134 words
  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER.
    • Article
      BIRTHS.
      45 1 iin m the 4tli inst., at the Bishop’s rtoa**, Singnp *ri», the wife of the Rev. A. 3. HAi4P. of a non. Both doing well. A r Tin? Mansion River Valley Road, on ■>r intuit, tiie wifj of Captain Walter Vi* of a foil.
      45 words
    • Article
      MARRIAGE.
      49 1 L\w Hassai.l. On the 3rd inst., at St. i,o t'hnreh. Penang, by til** Rev. L. C. m a Reginald Alfrvd, second mi -t Henry Lxw, m.t.c.e., Westminster, in. second daughter of the late Lieut. ClUI'ToPHER I.1RKE HaSSALL, R.N., Slid Uujhter of Col. Wright, r.m.l t., Firt-.u Ba-racks, Gosport.
      49 words
  • Article
    TABLE OF CONTENTS.
    257 1 EriTOßi a: s. *-<ir-*Hus and Japanese. Spying in China. The Tea Trade. Home Orders and Straits Legislation. Affairs in Lombok. Admiral Ting. b" AL. Market Quotation*. Li-»t. Passenjf. r List. News. ftliul'O.V 6 iliO. b*** Stranding 1 of the Namyouy. ami China. 7iie S. V. A. be
    257 words
  • Article
    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    463 1 Singapore. 11th September, 1894. PRODUCE. Gambior, 8.12%. do Cube No. 1, 12.50. do do No. 2, 8.%. Copra Bali, 5.75. do Pontianak, 5.52%. Pepper Black, 11..87% Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.U0. do Brunei 2.50. Pearl Sago, 4.00. Coffee Bali, 30%. Coffee Liberian, 40. Tapioca small Flake,. 4.50. do
    463 words
  • Article
    SUMMARY OF THE WEEK.
    811 1 The mail for Europe this week leaves by the M. M. steamer Salazie. The M. M. s. s. Oceanien with the mail from Europe of the 17th August is due this aftercoon. The mail for Euftpe next week is fixed for the P. O. s. s.
    811 words
  • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • EDITORIALS.
    • Article
      COREANS AND JAPANESE.
      279 2 (Straits Times 4th September.) To- day’s telegrams bear out the anticipations expressed in our issue of yesterday regarding Japanese embarrassment from Corean hostility. Former Japanese invasions of Corea have left bitter memories among the Coreans, who remember that final deliverance from the invaders was due to Chinese
      (Straits Times, 4th September.)  -  279 words
    • Article
      SPYING IN CHINA.
      321 2 (Straits 7 uiies, 5th September.) The Japanese have long been famed for the excellence of their spy-system, and in olden days, every dangerous noble of influence in Japan used to l>e watched by Government spies. Foreigners, too, had spies set upon them there an 1 experience bears
      (Straits 7 uiies, 5th September.)  -  321 words
    • Article
      THE TEA TRADE.
      349 2 Strait8 Times, 6th S t].tt tuber.) Tue increasing consumption of tea in Britain, which to-day’s telegrams state to have been noted in the British Customs yearly report, will gladden the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The tea duty figures as a prominent source of revenue, and heavier importations
      (.Strait8 Times, 6th S t].tt tuber.)  -  349 words
    • Article
      HOME ORDERS AND STRAITS LEGISLATION.
      860 2 (Straits Times 7th September.) ESTEiiDAY. tin*LegislativeCouncilof the Straits very prudently passed, withoiit discussion, the third reading of tin* Women and Girls’ Prote tion Ordinance. The unofficial members had said their sav airainst the Bill previously, and they saw no advantage from further action. To have
      (Straits Times. 7th September.)  -  860 words
    • Article
      AFFAIRS IN LOMBOK.
      378 2 (Straits Times, Sth September.) Telegraphic advices were last night I received to the effect that the Dutch I forces in Lombok have re-commenced operations against the enemy there w ith I success. It may be remembered that the I exj>editiouarv force, at the outset, had I taken
      (Straits Times, Sth September.)  -  378 words
    • Article
      ADMIRAL TING.
      281 2 (Straits Times 10th September.) The Chinese Government, in the stress of war, feel now the consequences of their treatment of Admiral Lang. That officer, after taking service under the Chinese Government, had brought the Chinese navy to a high point of efficiency, when intrigue and jealousy on the
      (Straits Times, 10th September.)  -  281 words
    • Article
      THE FIGHTING IN LOMBOK.
      124 2 (»S traits Times, 10th September I Tub latest telegraphic news from Lombok is that the Dutch troops are preparing to attack Mataram. the capital of the island, where the Balinese, strongly entrenched, keep .11 the defensive. The Rajah of Lombok has proposed to the Commander of
      (»Straits Times, 10th September.) I  -  124 words
    • Article
      JAPANESE AT PORT ARTHUR.
      63 2 ALLEGED JAPANESE DEFEAT. Shanghai, Jet Sejitember. A body of 4,500 Japaucse troops and 14 Japanese gunboats are attacking Port Arthur. The Chinese fleet has left Taku to meet them. Shanghai, 'ird September. Auother engagement took place at Pingyang on the 17ih ult. in which the Japanese
      63 words
    • Article
      CYPRUS GARRISON TO BE REMOVED.
      66 2 London SOlh August. —The garrison at Cyprus has been ordered lo Malta to fill up a vacancy caused by a depletion of tln j garrisou for service in Egypt. Telegrams trorn Limaka state that the withdrawal caused apauic amongst the Christian population iu Cyprus, who
      66 words
    • Article
      THE COLONIAL SECRETARY ON THE PENANG AGITATION.
      284 2 (FROM THE BLUE BOOK REPORT FOR 1893.) As the matter was much under discussion during the earlier part of the year, something may here be said as to the relations of the two most important of the Settlements. First united m 1826 under
      284 words
    • Article
      THE WILLARD OPERA COMPANY.
      937 2 THE OAIETy Tub most successful of tl,„ formance* given by Le Vi K Company was that of the r d °[‘i» on Saturday nigbt. The hall <il i so much so that uiauy could 1*“***** mgroom. W.nbridgo, was a pleasing “"'“H there on the a ’t-i
      937 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    29 2 Th* steamer Oodavery, which arm** from Batavia to-day, brought here a p° r tion of the crew of the French Calcutta which was wrecked at 0 EssingtoD, North Australia.
    29 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    TUESDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER.
    362 3 w l0 vs as sentenced to seven 1 m 1887, for attempting Mr Pickering, aud subsequently t‘ n,ur un it for life for attempting to t< ir!;! ,rl 1 i,.f Warder Harrington, died r l r > r ult of chronic dysentery. the i v j c
    362 words
  • Article
    REMARKABLE MURDER.
    185 3 Mb. li. N. Bland, tin* Officer in Ch irge S ii.j-i I jong, in Lis report for July, f.i tiiu ais of the following ivui irkti «»f minder o..; 1 ItSi July. ;i man named Khatih was i l* ti.e Residency Court (the Datoh R r -orig with
    185 words
  • Article
    HONGKONG TRADE PROSPECTS.
    323 3 lHF H onjba.g Telegraph says —It is il.!*. t i assume that the blackest page 1 H'ujgkoiig’s history has at last beeu that it will shortly be our i' 1 Ju*v ti chronicle some of the r ‘'i records iu the commercial fiis’>1 «*ur pleasant little island
    323 words
  • Article
    HONGKONG FREE OF PLAGUE.
    60 3 Messrs. Sarkies aud Moses received a telegram this foreuoon from their Hong, kong agents to the following effect Authorities have announced Hougkoug fr*e from plague.” Since getting the (ibov i wen’#, ice lentil by enquiry that the Strait* Government is in receipt of official inf or
    60 words
  • Article
    THE HUNT FOR SI RAHMAN. REPORTED PROSPECTS OF CAPTURE.
    281 3 {Special Telegram from our Correspondent.) Penang, Tuesday forenoo. Thk rebels are sunounded in Kclmtan by tbe Siamese. Their ciptuie is co» s dered a certainty. [It has been H. E. Sir Charles Mitchell’* contention that, while Si Bahmnn and tin* other
    281 words
  • Article
    ST. ANDREW’S MAGAZINE.
    611 3 St. Andrews Magazine for September contains a variety of entertaining reading. The following extiacfs give ehur iinews of some iutt rtst: 8mi ay School. V> e are in want of three teachers, two for boys* classes and one for a girls’class. Will s me members of the
    611 words
  • Article
    THE STRANDING OF THE “NAMYONG.”
    1792 3 CAPTAIN NICOI/S APPLICATION REFUSED In the Supreme Court, this morning, Mr. Chief Justice Cox gave bis decision in the matter of an application by Captaiu Nicol of the steamer Namyong to lnve tbe proceedings of a Marine Court of Enquiry, which suspended bis e» rtifb-ate,
    1,792 words
  • Article
    INDIA AND CHINA TEA.
    202 3 It is well known that the strides male by Iudian and Ceylon tea iu the last few \cais have been remarkable. In 1881 it si eiL'S Great Biitaiu consumed as much as 11 2,000,bOOi b. of China tei iu 1883sheconsuiiied 36.000,OOOlb. In 1881 sLeYonsumcd 18.<MO,OOOlb. of
    202 words
  • Article
    THE NETHERLANDS LEGATION AND A CROWING COCK.
    189 3 A gentleman named Larmuth, living in Shepherd’s Bush, London, was annoyed bv the crowing of a cock belonging to the First Chancellor of the Dutch Legation, aad engaged a solicitor named Myer to abate the nuisance. Other meaus failing, Mr. Mver went to
    189 words
  • Article, Illustration
    THE FIGHTING IN LOMBOK.
    257 3 THE DUTCH POSITION AT CHAKRA NEGARA During the recent fighting in Lombok, of which yesterday we gave many details, disaster began to befall the Dutch at Chakra Negara, where General Vetter, the Commanding Officer, was posted with a large force. The troops occupied a bivouac on
    257 words
  • Article
    TIN MINING IN JELEBU.
    505 3 (From the Collector and Magistrate's Report for July) During the month I also camped two nights in Ulu Keuaboi with Mr. Brett, Assistant Manager to the Jelebu Mining and Trading Company. Heie I visited all the p:ot peering pits then in woik. Very useful hand-pumps and
    505 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    MANIFESTO OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT.
    1649 4 THE POSITION OF OOREA. THE TREATY RIGHTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE WAR. (Being a summary of a Manifesto communicated yesterday to the Straits Times by the Consul for Japan.) A Japauese semi-official manifesto has been published which assigns reasons for the action of Japan in
    1,649 words
  • Article
    THE FRENCH IN TIMBUCTOO.
    40 4 —Siam Observer. SEVERE FIGHTING. Paris, 28th August.—Two companies of French soldiers at Timbuctoo have been surprised by hostile tril e*, and after three days severe lighting the whole detachment have been cut to pieces. —Siam Observer.
    —Siam Observer.  -  40 words
  • Article
    THE CAUCASIAN TEA PLANTATIONS.
    87 4 The tea plantations started in the Caucasus on the initiative of the Russian Government, have (says the Chronicle's St. Petersburg correspondent) so far been a great success. The first tea crop, gathered f*>m a plantation near Batoum, has given considerable satisfaction. The tea grown on this
    87 words
  • Article
    RUSSIAN DESIGNS ON TURKEY.
    593 4 —Paris Edition New York Herald. MOUNT ATHOH CONVENTS IN REALITY IMMENSE RU88IAN FORTRESSES ARMED AND PROVISIONED. SOLDIERS DISGUISED AS MONKS. NEARLY FIVE THOUSAND ARMED MEN MASQUERADING AS HARMLESS PILGRIMS. {From our Special Correspondent). Berlin, 2nd August, —Some time ago a well-known military authority, Captaui Stenzel, drew
    —Paris Edition, New York Herald.  -  593 words
  • Article
    IRRIGATION IN PERAK.
    222 4 Some time ago, Mr. Vincent, a Public Works official from India, was, at the request of the Straits Settlements Government, deputed to Perak to examine and report on a proposed scheme of irrigation in the Krian district of that State. Mr. Vincent estimated the cost of the
    222 words
  • Article
    WEDNESDAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER.
    713 4 By the Fiench mail of next week, Mr. H. N. Ridley, Director of Gardens and Forests, goes home on leave, after six years service. It is uncertain whether he uiay return. He is interested in his work and desires to return but his post is one of
    713 words
  • Article
    MURDER OF A MISSIONARY AT NEWCHWANG.
    543 4 CRITICAL SITUATION OF THK f The Newchwaog corresrm a >T North China Daily Ntm of 20th August says Wr,,,n <* On the 10th August at I town on this river, 50 mil,., r*"*'» port, soldiers, en route f„, Tientsiu, attache! the Rev t a
    543 words
  • Article
    TWO GERMAN MISSIONARIES CAPTURED BY CHINESE BANDITTI.
    402 4 Chefoo, Slst Two German Fathers of the Mission at Tsiniugcbou, southtru Sjw 1 tuDg, have been seized and ar<* h* ransom by banditti whom the local n thorities are unable to capture. OTHSR MISSIONARIES FLL-TREA I M* The French Consul-General at^ii* 1 hai
    402 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    BIMETALLISM.
    766 5 x I \MI I1I KT from SHANGHAI. HK K 11 Bimetallic L ague, which ,u hat iccfiitly foimed, has issued r'V ."iiarghai a printed paper ent tied. v t iv.*r> influence of gold appreciai the trade of gold-stall lard r > wifii tlie Et?t exemplified iu j Tic pap*r
    766 words
  • Article
    THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR.
    2265 5 Hongkong Daily Press. MAIL ADVICES. ALLEGED CHINESE SUCCESSES. Shanghai 2/th August. The Chinese troops reached Ping-vans from Asan on the 23rd inst. Great sickness has prevailed amongst the Japanese troops since the last battle, and they fought on that occasion in a very halfneaited manner. Later. On
    Hongkong Daily Press.  -  2,265 words
  • Article
    TREATY REVISION IN JAPAN.
    36 5 The following telegram was received at Hougkoug from Japan on the, 25tli August The ratifications of the Treaty of Navigation and Commerce I with Great Britain] were exchanged at Tokyo this day.
    36 words
  • Article
    WHOLESALE SENTENCING OF MURDERERS.
    41 5 The Bangkok Times states that thirteen men arrested for the murder of a Mr. Duraudo, at Ayuthia recently, and sent down to Bangkok for trial, have been found guilty and sentenced to death by a Siamese Court.
    41 words
  • Article
    LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO OFFICERS SERVING UNDER AGREEMENTS.
    89 5 The Perak Government Gazette contains the following notification —The question of grantiug leave of absence to officers serving iu Perak under agreements for a limited t-rrn of years having beeu recently under consideration, the Governor has decided that such officers are not
    89 words
  • Article
    CONCERT ON H. M. S. “ RATTLER.”
    147 5 CONCERT ON H. M. S. RATTLER.” Communicated. A concert was given on Monday evening by the crew of H. M. S. Rattler, as sisted by friends from Tanglin and Blakan Mati. The programme was long and the Firat Lieutenant, Mr. Rooke, clearly shewed how popular he is with his meu,
    .—Communicated.  -  147 words
  • Article
    THE PUNJOM MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
    856 5 The following is the Manager’s report for July August Shaft Bottom Drive north.— Owing to changing of pump and necessary alterations on surface, work was stopped in the bottom of the mine for ten days. After resuming work and driving 7 feet we struck the
    856 words
  • Article
    HAVAS TELEGRAMS.
    47 5 DECAPITATION OF JAPANESE IN FORMOSA. PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT. Paris 2 7th August. Fifty Japanese, accused of acting as spies of their Government, have been decapitated in Formosa. yhe message proroguing Parliament states that England and France will negotiate their •olonial difficulties is an amicable sprit.
    47 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    THURSDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER.
    1111 6 H. E. the Governor with Lady 'Mitchell and suite will leave Singaipute at ten minutes to 5 o’clock this afternoon, in the steamer Sea Belle for Pahang. The Sea Belle will call at Tanjoug Kling where Lady Mitchell will stay while H. E. goes on to Pahang
    1,111 words
  • Article
    EGYPTIAN PASHAS AND SLAVES.
    31 6 Siam Observer. Cairo, August 20. —Two prominent Pashas who were found purchasing slave gills have been arrested, and another has absconded. The greatest excitement prevails.— Siam Observer.
    — Siam Observer.  -  31 words
  • Article
    THE PENANG FARM.
    94 6 Messrs. Gan Houg Kee. Tliio Tiaux Siat, Lim Kell Cluian, Khaw Joo Ghee, Yeoli Wee Clark and Ho Teaug Wau have sigued, says the Pinang Gazette, the usua letter statiug that they are prepared to hold the farms for 1895-07 at $71,300 per mensem, uuder the existing
    94 words
  • Article
    MONTHLY REPORT OF MINING PROSPECTOR, BATANG PADANG, FOR JULY.
    409 6 Perak Government Gatette.) During the mouth I have visited six blocks of laud applied for, of a total area of 50 acres, all available, iu the Bidor mukim also 10 acres on a stream joining the Bataug Padang River, above the
    [ Perak Government Gatette.)  -  409 words
  • Article
    JAPANESE SPYING IN SHANGHAI.
    162 6 Two alleged Japanese spies were arrested on the French Concession at Shanghai on the 14th August, at the request of the Chiuese authorities. It appears from the Mercury" t report that these men bad been in China a long time, and wore Chinese clothing and queues.
    162 words
  • Article
    THE S. V. A.
    212 6 Last evening, a contingent from the Singapore Volunteer Artillery Coips put in about one of the harde.'t drills that has been undertaken since the inauguration ol the Corps. Falling in at the Drill Hall just after 5 o’clock, the muster proved to be about fifty strong,
    212 words
  • Article
    TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
    530 6 (I m Rangoon THE ADVANCE IN SILVER AN ITALIAN RUNS AMUCK MAHOMMKDANS AND HINDI’S KXCIIA Ni JEW >M l’ENSATION NEW P. ANDO STOCK A VANISHED LAKE London. 1/tli August. The* advance in .silver is ascribed to he |iartially due to flic rumour that China will take a portion
    530 words
  • Article
    MR. REITH'S LECTURES.
    1191 6 PICTURE* FROM THE HISTORY OF THE SCOTTISH REFORMATION. Undrr the title of A Rough Wooing,” the Rev. G. M. Reith gave his third leeture ou the Scottish Reformation, in Presbyterian Church last night. The Church was very well tilled. The proceedings opened with a hymn and a
    1,191 words
  • Article
    SELANGOR NEWS.
    620 6 THE CHINA JAPAN WAP COURTS. THE GOVERNOR (From our Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Monday The Uina-Japan war is respijiisibltfij' the i olio wing exciting complications which occurred in a Japanese coft'ej In use Sultan Street last week. A jurtv u i Japanese were sitting and quietly discu?sing local politics
    620 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    CHINA AND THE POWERS.
    770 7 u nq and Tientsin Times gives T** B of a recently is•be i 0 tc, addressed to the Min,3Pd O" ‘ions countries by the Chinese 5ters( t i f\.reign Office, for communicaifpr€ra t ,i t Vr respective governments. v 3 f s 0 me time back
    770 words
  • Article
    A GLOOMY OUTLOOK IN BURMAH.
    65 7 hi Devt &K«t u cr °P season promises to be ouj in, 5d tr U 8 or the cultivators. Crime looJj a result of the dearness of floods k dre n krge numbers. 4 d e8 tr°yed crops. Revenue u f?vis Co cte< f by
    65 words
  • Article
    THE FIGHTING IN LOMBOK.
    290 7 The Deli Courani gives later telegraphic news, dated Batavia, 1st instant, from Lombok, stating that some more of the missing soldiers had escaped out of the enemv s hands and had leached Ampenan. Two Englishmen there had been taken into custody and conveyed on shipboard. Particulars
    290 words
  • Article
    FRIDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER.
    367 7 The Norwegian steamer Lyderhot n arrived to-day from Hongkong and was aced in quarantine. The French transport Comorin arrived last night from Saigon with 25 officers aud 424 soldiers on board. The S V. A. were engaged yesterday afternoou in Maxim Guudrill on theTeluk Ayer reclamation ground.
    367 words
  • Article
    HAVAS TELEGRAMS.
    72 7 EXECUTION OF a FRENCH PRIEST. CHRISTIANS IN CHINA. Paris Hist August The Abbe Bruneau has been executed at Laval amidst the applause of the crowd. TThe Abbe Bruneau w as accused and convicted of having assassinated bk after first robbing him, and of setting tire to the presbytery.
    72 words
  • Article
    NEWS VIA MANILA.
    49 7 ANARCHISM IN THE UNITED STATES. AFFAIRS IN MOROCCO. Madrid 17th August. The American Senate has passed a Bill for the expulsion of Anarchiete. A Spanish man-of-war is being sent to Mazsean Brents, th* pU“ beuw surSoSSed by rebellions tribesmen. Itsly and France are also sending men-of-war.
    49 words
  • Article
    PAHANG NEWS.
    1347 7 THE NATIVE FORCES IN PAHANG. REBEL PRISONERS. THE EUROPEAN CEMETERY OPIUM SMUGGLING. FOOTBALL AT PEKAN. PUBLIC WORKS. From our Correspondent. Pekan, Wednesday 29th August. The officer in charge, Mr. Belfield, together with the Regent, Tungku Mahmud, sat iu the Supreme Court, this morning, and tried a case of
    1,347 words
  • Article
    THE WILLARD OPERA Co.
    389 7 BOCCACCIO. Last night, the Willard Opera Company played Von Suppe’s Boccaccio at the Town Halt Theatre. We recited the story of the play yesterday; but, mixed up as it is with dance and song, the storv is confusing at times and rather difficult* to follow. The
    389 words
  • Article
    THE FINANCES OF THE COLONY IN 1893.
    852 7 The financial Report and Statement* for last year by Mr. H. A. O’Brien, the Acting Auditor General, were laid before the Legislative Council, yesterday. They give tbe following comparison between the estimated and actual transactions of the year. ESTIMATED. ACTUAL. Revenue $3,635,780 $3,706,308
    852 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    186 8 THE GARRISON CUP. CONDITIONS: TWO ROUNDS MATCH PL A This competition began on Tuesday last, and the progress made up to date is as follows: Ist round. James Miller scratched to P. Gillespie. J.H.D. Jones Fox. Dr. Mugliston Grigor Taylor. J. B. h’obertson beat T. E. Earle
    186 words
  • Article
    THE S. C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT THE ENTRIES.
    499 8 The Singapore Cricket Club Lawu j Tennis Tournament commences on Wednesday, the 12th iustant. The following are the completed entries: THE CHAMPIONSHIP. G. P. Owen, F. D. Maetaggart, H. Fort, G. E. Cole, G. Muir, W. Gibsou, J. Rainnie, F. M. Elliott,
    499 words
  • Article
    THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    3196 8 THURSDAY, 6tH SEPTEMBER. The Legislative Council reassembled 1 yesterffay afternoon at half past 2 o clock. 1 The following members were present: His Excellency ths Governor, Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell K. C. M. G. The Acting General Officer Commanding the Troops, (Colonel Plunkett, r.a.) The Hou’ble
    3,196 words
  • Article
    LATE TELEGRAMS.
    658 8 (Via Rangoon.) INCREASED DUES ON YARNS IN CHIN v COUNTY CRICKET PROROGATION OK PARLIAMENT DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE HOI >L«»I THE UNITED STATES WHEAT IK" 1 THE UNITED STATES TARIM THE MURDER OF MR '> LIE THE PACIFICATION OF THE ><*Ll‘ A ELECTION AT LEICESTER Tientsin. &ith The Chinese
    658 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    NEWS FROM INDIA.
    336 9 LEPER LEGISLATION. Ill K>TING OF TI1E GOHNA LAKE Simla, 2a th August. Legislation i" to In* commenced almost, im•n. ilit.-ly in connection with leprosy, audit 1 a Bill, wli eh will lie known as a B i t" provide isolation for lepers, will be rlv drafted for
    336 words
  • Article
    SATURDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER.
    299 9 evening, just at dusk, a s r,ui ei arriving at Singapore might have that he was in a place not very "ifi i ar t> the great sand plains of U u their frequent dust storms. a^°ut a quarter to six o’clock, when 1 ominous clouds began
    299 words
  • Article
    THE WILLARD OPERA CO.
    332 9 PAUL JONES. The Willard Opera Company played, last night, in the Town Hall TuJatre to a very good house. Tin* piece they selected and produced With success was PlanqueLte’s tannus and always entertaining piece Paul Joues.” The music of this opera is exceedingly pretty, bright, and
    332 words
  • Article
    REPORT OF THE INDIAN CURRENCY DEPARTMENT.
    418 9 ,—Tvmu of India. There are some very curious figures i«i the report for 1893-94 on the operations of the Currency Depirtincut. IXspite ail financial difficulties, the uncertainty of exchange, aud the general and serious depression of trade, the year saw the highes-t point ever
    ,—Tvmu of India.  -  418 words
  • Article
    THE FIGHTING IN LOMBOK.
    96 9 The following telegram, received late last night, is from an excellent source and the news contained in it may be cacepied as thoroughly reliable The military operations in Lombok have recommenced, and so far have met with success. The Dutch forces have taken Campong Kale and
    96 words
  • Article
    THE PROGRESS OF BURMAH.
    330 9 Times of India. It was inevitable that the trade of Burmah duriug the official year 1893 94should share in the general depression, but the extent of the lalling-off is somewhat surprising. The aggregate trade during the past year has diciiued iu value very considerably below the
    Times of India.  -  330 words
  • Article
    THE “GOVERNMENT GAZETTE” 7TH SEPTEMBER.
    368 9 H. E. the Governor, on his d j art uie from the Colony, on the 6th instant, to visit the Native States of Sel iugor and Pahang, has been pleased to appoint, by an Instrument under the Public S al of the Colony, the Hon’ble
    368 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    14 9 Tu stsamer Catherine Apcar. which arrived yssUvday from Hongkong, has bsao placed in quarantine.
    14 words
  • Article
    SELANGOR NEWS.
    1411 9 MINING ELECTRIC POWER. PROGRESS AT RAWANG. DANGER PROM TIGERS. (From our Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur 6th »S tpt. About two months ago, an interesting article appeared in the Straits Times on the scheme for utilising electric power for pumping the mines in R twang valley which had just been
    1,411 words
  • Article
    A BRAVE LASCAR.
    528 9 Mahomed Nusseeb, a lascar-serang, aged 30, the son of an Arab from Aden, having been chiefly instrumental in saving the lives of the Captain and crew of tlie Ameren schooner Frank S. Warren in the Atlantic Ocean on tli.» 11th of November last, the Hon. G. Clevtland,
    528 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    NETHERLANDS INDIA.
    1599 10 THE TROUBLES IN LOMBOK. CHARACTERISTICS OF BALINESE RULE. FORCED LABOUR FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD. PALACES AND HUTS. RUIN THROUGH A PALACE. SUGAR GROWING IN JAVA. A BRITISH SHIP IN DISTRESS. On tbe 25th August, the political situation iu Lombok prestnted a brighter appearance, and the speedy return of
    1,599 words
  • Article
    THE FOOTBALL CUP.
    637 10 1st v. 2nd team reqt. A DRAW. The last two teams left ia the Association Football Cup Competition—the first and second teams of the 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment,—met on the Esplanade last evening to try conclusions for the final. The ground was in excellent order, and, with little
    637 words
  • Article
    MONDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER.
    519 10 As scou as llie events at Lombok b»oame kuowu iu Celebes, the Rajah of Gowa (South Celebes), with a number of his relatives, visited the Governor of Celebes aud the dependencies, and offered to assist the Netherlands-India Government by despatching a body of auxiliaries to Lombok. H.
    519 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    101 10 THE GARRISON CUP. (Sec-' nd Sound.) MATCHES PLAYED ON FRIDAY. W. G. Greig beat J W. B. McLaren by 2 U PA. Gentle beat Win. Shelford by 1 up. H. Vade beat Dr. Ellis by 9 up and 7 to play. Stiven beat E. W. S. Morreu
    101 words
  • Article
    GREAT FIRE AT CANTON.
    203 10 ALL THE FLOWER BOATS DESTROYED. A disastrous fire broke out on the 31st August among ilie flower boats at Canton. About 4 a.m. the flames broke out aud the highly inflammable nature of the material of which the boats are constructed lent every assistance to the
    203 words
  • Article
    CRICKET.
    306 10 S. C. C. XI. V. NEXT XVI. This match was played on the Esplauade on Saturday and was unfinished. The scores are as follows NEXT XVI. E. W. Ncubroimer c. b. Hvnde 5 J. H. Pyel. b. w. Koelle 4 E. Morren c. Harrington b. Koelle 2 E. F.
    306 words
  • Article
    THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR
    387 10 The Chinese S“?Jft'wr (he morning of the 29th ini, unknown. l0 parti Ad amusing account of tK f L pnsoDeis of war is given in a T V paper. The other day th« v superintending offices to ,*l, ,h be half a demand to the Cl im
    387 words
  • Article
    A PEACE PARTY WANTED IN JAPAN.
    668 10 The following article fiom the Mail an alleged semi-official organ of the Japanese Governnunt, is rather surestiw at the i resent junctme Jaj an wants a peace party jn-t non. It is very inspiriting and admirable to a whole nation stirred as one mai
    668 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    PAHANG NEWS.
    746 11 <>K GOVERNMENT HEAD ol.AKTKRS. M M. oF THE SAW MILLS. i:ki;el prisoners. y, „> Our Correspondent.) Pekan, tith September. mnkk was not sent to Singapore yisterday, though it was ;iz .ttUJ that he should go. Since J,»t the hospital here the pati:.li i n has improved. S.kh recruits
    746 words
  • Article
    S. C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    609 11 THE HANDICAPS. “A” SINGLES. G. P. Owen T W. Egerton j W. Gibson 15 J. G. E. Colo 15*2. G. Muir r F. M. Elliot H. Fort l F. D Mactaggart— E. M. MerewetlierA 4 n v» J vji. a-, navies J. Rainnie l cr
    609 words
  • Article
    FINANCES OF 1893.
    792 11 THE BLUE BOOK REPORT FOR 1893. The Government Gazette publishes the report in anticipation of the Straits Settlements Biue Book for 1893,” signed by the Colonial Secretary. The report starts with a financial review dwelling on the exceptional difficulty and crisis which t he year brought upon
    792 words
  • Article
    LADIES’ LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    297 11 MONDAY’S PLAY. FINAL OF LADIES' DOUBLE HANDICAP. Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Waddell owe 15 beat Miss M. Keasherry and Miss M. Allan scr. 6-1 6-3, PROFESSION PAIRS. Mrs. Waddell and Mr. Anderson beat Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Braddell 6-5, 3-6, 6-4. TUESDAY’S, PLAY. SINCI.K HANDICAP.
    297 words
  • Article
    CONSOLATION HANDICAP. SATURDAY’S PLAY.
    41 11 Mrs. Dare, owes of 15 beat Mrs. Cnraining 15 and 15, 6-5, 6-3. Miss Wishart, owes of 15 beat Miss Allen 15 and 15, 6-1, 6-2. Mrs. Stringer beat Miss Sal/.niann -f- 15, 4-6. 6-5. 6-4. a
    41 words
  • Article
    ARRANGEMENTS.
    110 11 Monday, 10th September. High Water. 6 38 p.ui. Tableaux vivants. Taugliu Club. Philharmonic Choir 5 30 p.m. Willard 0|>era Co. Ruy Bias. Town Hall 9 p.m. Tuesday, 11th September. High Water. 8.29 a.m. 7.44 p.m. Ass zes. M. M. homeward mail. M. M. outward mail. Willard Opera Co. Morocco
    110 words
  • Article
    PASSENGER LIST.
    440 11 ARRIVALS. Fer s. a. Bowean from Sourabaya —Messrs. Stevens, Boldij and Sarkies. Per 8. s. Singapore from Bangkok:—Mr. Russell. Per s. 8. Hecuba from Bangkok Mr. J. Stewart. Per s. 8. Giang Ann from Samarang Messrs. Mackey, Jackson, Swift, Hamilton, Williams, Bessel, Easton, Jones, Ryder, Irvin, Tliurnam, Stewart,
    440 words
  • Article
    CHURCH SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
    420 11 (16th Sc N DAT AFTER TRINITY.) st. Andrew’s cathedral. 7 a. m., Litany and Sermon. 8 a. in., Holy Eucharist (Choral 11 a. m., Matins. 4 p. m., Sunday School and Bible Classes. 5 30p. in., Evensong and Sermon. Sr. Matthew’s Church. Sbpot Links. 7
    420 words
  • Article
    CLARKE’S PATENT BROWN LEATHER POLISH.
    91 11 FOE polishing, softening and preserving all Brown Leather Goods,snch as Boots, Shoes, Saddlery, Portmanteaux, Etc. In this preparation there are no creamy or sticky substances, such as are contained in iofetior Leather Polishes, and which leave an objectionable and corrosive coating on the snrface of
    91 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • INSURANCES
    • Article
      CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.
      73 12 Capital subscribed $2,500,000. Amount paid up 500,000. Reserve fond 790,000. Head Office, Hongkong. Qaneral Agents, Messrs. Jabdihk Matheson A Co The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Marine Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all
      73 words
    • Article
      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      66 12 Capital £2,000,000. Fund in reserve exclusive of Capital £5,403,073. Life Department :—The Company has recently revised its Rates of Life Frctnia and is now prepared to offer vory a i van lagoon a terms to Assurers. Life Department .—The Company it prepared to accept first
      66 words
    • Article
      THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      70 12 Capital Subscribed |2,000,000. Amount Paid-up 600,000. Reserve Fund 750,000 Hbad Office, Honoxong. Secretary, W. H. Rat, Esq. Tbe undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. All contributors of business whethei share holders or not receive a
      70 words
    • Article
      THE IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE.
      40 12 LONDON, ESTABLISHED 1903. Subscribed Capital, £1,200,000. Paid-up Capital, 300,000. Total Invested Funds over... £1,600,000. THE undersigned Agents for tne above Company re p- .pared to accep risks at ourrent rates o premium. BARLOW Co.
      40 words
    • Article
      SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.
      40 12 Capital £3,000,000. Fire and Marine Insurance effected at current rates 20 3 Cash discount allowed on Marine Po* licies in lieu of &nnu» l Bonus. Wm McKERROW A CO. Agents
      40 words
    • Article
      THE MARINE INSURANCE COY., LTD. ESTABLISHED 1836.
      39 12 Capital ill, 000,000. Rsssnvs £500,000. The undersigned having been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, is prepared to accept risks by First Class Steamers and Sailing Vessels. GEO. KING, Agent.
      39 words
    • Article
      HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      57 12 Capital subscribed $2,000,000. Amount paid out 400,000. Reserve fund ,,1,056,049. Head Office, Hongkong. General Managers, Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co. The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company at this port are prepared to accept risks at current rates. A bonus is annually
      57 words
    • Article
      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1809.
      47 12 Capital Authorized £3,000,00 oo. Subscribed..., £2,000,100. do. Paid up 600,000 LIFE DEPARTMENT. Rates of Life premium, tables showing different methods of Assurance, and forms of application may be obtained from the Agents for the Life department. STIVEN A Co.
      47 words
  • SHIPPING.
    • Article
      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      149 12 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used:—str.—steamer; sh.—ship bq.—barque; Brit.—British U. S.—United States; Fr.—French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Butch; Joh.—Johore; Ac., G.c..—General cargo; d. p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. F- D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock; B. W.—Borneo Wharf; J. W.—Jardiue’s Wharf: N. H. W.— New Harbour
      149 words
    • Article
      TRADING VESSELS.
      1179 12 Arrivals Since Noon of Satubpay. Alderle y, Brit. etr. 1,961 tons, Capt. Nicholas. 8fli Sept. From Hongkong, 2nd Sept. G.c W. Mansfield Co. For London, U. —Kds. Isabella, Brit. str. 84 tons, Capt. Hudson 9th Sept. From Muar, 8th Sept. G.c., and 83 d. p. Wee Bin A
      1,179 words
    • Article
      VESSELS EXPECTED.
      164 12 Same, Pert, and Date of Sail in Liverpool San Ignacio do Loyola, Aug. 1 Achilles, due Sept. 19 Pak Ling, due Sept. 17 Tcleinachus, due Sept. 21 Barry. Me. Laurin, July 21 Glasgow. Ulysses; Cardiff. Ferdinand Fisdier, July 28 iEolus, July 31 Marseilles. Oceauien, Aug. 19; Saghalieu, Sept.
      164 words
    • Article
      ARRIVALS.
      871 12 V "FLIO I I 5 Vessel’s Name a Tons. Captain. From .Sailed. 1 Consignees. Q i Kio S*pt I 3 ,Vindobona Au». r-tr 1 2639 Mersa Trieste July 21 Rantenberg Schmidt A Co. 3 lurnia j str. 2004 Poschich Cardiff jjoly 27 3 Maiacc« Bnt.str.j 405 Daly T. Anson
      871 words
    • Article
      CLEARANCES.
      621 12 TE 1 V hbKILS NiUE. 'LAOABlG J APTaI i Sept 3 Beiwada i Brit. etr. Mitchell Alt' b W 3 Siam Ana. str. j Eaieich j Tegal 3 Ran Seng Guan Brit. str. Geary Bangkok 3 Liddesdale «tr. I Davies Hon.kcng and Japan 4 TiLre MM st.\ Mehonas Saigon
      621 words
    • Article
      ANJER.
      177 12 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOE ORDERS. p| Date Date, and Ship’s Name. Commander. of From Where. Destination a r i Rio. Sailing. Aug 30 Ned.e.s. Ardjoeno Brouwer Aug. 30 Batavia Vatal 31 Nor. bq. Carte Blanche Johannessen Aug. 27 Samarang D bar r 31 Ital. ah. K. Baggio
      177 words