The Straits Budget, 2 October 1894
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section135 1894-10-02 1 The Straits Budget 1831.; VOL XLTII. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” (Cable Address: Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Times, 10 Cents. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 2, 1894. The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore135 words
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STRAITS TIMES
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Article18 1894-10-02 1 September, at “Dovecot." r d *y Ko»d, the wife of M. S. Maris. r.~«. < t a daughter.18 words
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Article37 1894-10-02 1 *V:a; I)\xk.n»'ALß. On the 20th August, r >•. i;r)ri"i's Warwick Sq, by tlie Rev. >.* Vicar of St. Luke's Kingston. \Y vw tVrtk Civil Service. Straits >- r y du»l Maud, second daughter t.i v Ku'*hari> Baxkndalf, i.-ar Maidstone.37 words
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THURSDAY, 2ND OCTOBER.
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Article292 1894-10-02 1 EI>.r«'RIALS. ins ;U:'} United States, it- AJ.vtary Contribution. .r-at; k» vision in Japau. i'aiit. rs ami Sir Charles Mitchell. >- ry Precautions. Patur:» of China. Mra.ts (hnnese ami Education. M’ Maxwell on the Opium Question. U al. Market Quotations. News. :U*H List. shipbuilding in Singapore. Jel< bu292 words
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Article529 1894-10-02 1 Singapore, 2nd October, 1894. PRODUCE. Gambior, 8.12%. do Cube No. 1, 13. do do No. 2, 8.)*. Copra Bah, 5.25. do Pontiiimik, 5.10. Pepper Black 11.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 2.70. do Brunei 2.30 Pearl Sago, 3.40 Coffee Bali, ;>6% Coffee Liberian, 40. Tapioca small Flake, 4.00. do529 words
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Article750 1894-10-02 1 This week’s mail for Europe leaves by the P. 0. s. s. Ravenna. The P. A. O. s. 8. Rosetta ,with the mail from Europe of the 7th Septemlier, arrived yesterday. The German mail for Europe by the Gera closed oil Weduesdav eveuiug. Tile linii for750 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article91 1894-10-02 1 London, 2oth September. THE TIMES' ON BRITISH POLICV. RUSSIAN DESIGNS. BRITAIN AND JAPAN. The Times says with regard to the war in Corea and the proposal for an armistice 1 that British policy towards Japan is entiiely benevolent; and thit Britain and Japau have no conflicting interests.91 words
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63 1894-10-02 1 THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION. WHAT THE TIMES SAYS. 26th September £70,000 SEEMS FAIR. The Times, in a special article, fully reviews the question of the contribution of the Straits Settlements in aid of Imperial defence. The Times says that the Singapore proj*osal to increase the origiual contribution to £70,000 seems to63 words
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Article19 1894-10-02 1 The Japanese have established a coaling elation on the island of Hai-yung-tao in Corea Bay.19 words
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Article375 1894-10-02 1 !»Kl \ll.s OK THK NAVAL KSCiAUEMENT. Japanese Consulate. Singapore, ‘Jtith &*pt. Official telegram confirming the recent naval engagement between the Japanese and Chinese Regarding the naval battle which was fought on 17th Sept., at the North East coast of Hai-yaag-Tao between eleven Japanese men-of-war and375 words
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90 1894-10-02 1 27th September. The second Japanese army corps, thirty thousand strong, has embarked at Hiroshima under command ol the Minister of War, its destination being kept secret. The second Japanese squadron will escort the transports (conveying this army corps) across the90 words
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86 1894-10-02 2 X&tli September. The JSovoe Vreniya a semi-official Rmsian newspaper asserts that Russia is m titled to have the weightiest voice in the settlement of the Coreatr question, because Corea lies within the Russian sphere of influence. The ooosti another Russiau newspaper86 words
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44 1894-10-02 2 jyth September. S eral Chinese officers showed cowardice in the naval battle off the Yalu rivet, and one of them has been executed in consequeuee. The Tonghaks sectaries in Corea have revolted against the Japanese.44 words
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31 1894-10-02 2 Owing to the difficulty encountered by the Dutch in retaking Matatam and Chakra Negara, parleying has been opened with the Balinese.31 words
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182 1894-10-02 2 London. 1st October. It is ivporlel that the Japanese have landed in force to the northward of Cbefoo. The Vice oy, Li Hung Chang, will personally182 words
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Article21 1894-10-02 2 It is officially stated that (he Czar is suffering from kidney disease. This news has depressed the Bourses.21 words
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38 1894-10-02 2 The Duke of Cambridge has been long engaged in the War Office in telegraphing with the East. This is beli ved t» have reference to an increase in the garrison of Hongkong.38 words
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Article23 1894-10-02 2 CAPTURE OF MATARAM. The parleying with the Balinese in Lombok is officially denied. The Dutch forces have captured Mataram.23 words
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Article28 1894-10-02 2 A sensation has been caused at Berlin by the arrest of one hundred and eighty noncommissioned officers at a gunnery school, for; Socialist intrigues.28 words
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Article14 1894-10-02 2 A hitch ku arisen in the betrothal of the Czarewitch.14 words
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EDITORIALS
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Article220 1894-10-02 2 (Straite Times, 2oth September.) The Senate at Washington has passed another Chinese exclusion treaty, which awaits the ratification of the Government of China. That ratification is expected to follow as a matter of course. Under the treaty, the immigration of Chinese labourers into the Uuited(Straite Times, 2oth September.) - 220 words
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Article510 1894-10-02 2 (Straits Time*, :*1ith September.} Iu what is erroueously called the silly season, the Daily Telegraph turns to such questions as whether marriage is a failure and whether the family should be limited. The Time.*, on the other hand, discusses such less readable issues as trails-con-tinental railways, cable(Straits Time*, :*1ith September.} - 510 words
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Article417 1894-10-02 2 (Straits Times H6th September It is fortuuate that the new treaty between Britain aud Japan should have been concluded before the recent Japanese successes in Corea. The important concessions unde to Japau iu that tnaty eauuot hence be misconstrued iuto Britain yielding treaty revision on discovery(Straits Times, H6th September.) - 417 words
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629 1894-10-02 2 Straits Times, 27th September.) Thk other day, we published a note by the State geologist of Perak com meeting afresh on the dangers to which some of the Malay States are exposed bv the fact that thtir revenues are drawn chiefly from tin-miniug. That( Straits Times, 27th September.) - 629 words
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Article426 1894-10-02 2 {Straits Times 27ih September.) The plague at Hougkong has resulted in the proposal of drastic sanitary legislation iherc, to repair the mischief from past neglect of public sanitation. The evils sought to be legislated against there show themselves in less measure in Singapore, but call uoue the less{Straits Times, 27ih September.) - 426 words
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Article272 1894-10-02 2 (Straits Tim,., 26th Se t t n ,U T Russian anticipations a til j a hope* alike point to tbe lilelih.^!!'? feat reducing China to such a anarchy, that its pa.tition an.om. the p ers interested would < ome witbj u the or* |K>ssibiiity. Japan looks(Straits Tim,., 26th Settn,UT [ - 272 words
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814 1894-10-02 2 (Strents Times, XUth Fort be year 1895, there will beappointed ooe Queen’s Scholar in placv of two 4 t‘01 ineriy. Duriug 1896 aud 1897. it is&tf probable that any Queen’s Scholar will 1* appointed, but that must not be takeefc mean the abolition, but only(Strents Times, XUth - 814 words
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608 1894-10-02 3 Straits Time*, Ist October.) 1 H> deport of the Opium Commission t expected to be published till the *1 the year, but correspondence io with its investigations has h fore Parliament. That com1' v i'ienee taken iu the Straits Set tieai. i iu the\ Straits Time*, Ist October.) - 608 words
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Article240 1894-10-02 3 CHAMPIONSHIP 1894. lowlii* ht l! Mllirliston Ilf* A 1 |,t boh*-r*Mni :irk;»\ t*!ivt*ll il b -4 -)KD ROUND. Fowlie jilnys Ffiiitic. Kob.*.t>on fctiveii. TH K STRAITS INSURANCE CO. LTD. in liq. A»» extraordinary generl meeting of tin* shareholders i*f f!i straits Fire liisiiranc-* Company. Limit;*;!, (in liquidation)240 words
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Article265 1894-10-02 3 THE FLOUR TRADE IX THE STRAITS The United States Government recently requested their Consular Officers abroad to furnish reports upon The extension of markets for American wheat Hour.” These reports have now been published iu the usual form and amongst them are a number of replies265 words
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Article695 1894-10-02 3 With reference to the proposal that lawyers should be admitted to practice in the Native States, that proposal was carried at a meeting of planters at Selangor by a majority of ten to four. The Legislative Council will reassemble on Thursday, the 4th October, when the first695 words
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Article43 1894-10-02 3 Tokyo 15th Sept. The results of the applications for the war loan of 30 million yen raised in the country have to-day been made public. The total of the applications amounted to yen 33,224,700, the highest tenders being 120.43 words
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Article96 1894-10-02 3 Consequent on tbe prevalence of the plague in Hongkong and the outbreak of hostilities between Japan and Chioa, tbe export of matches at Kobe for a time had almost stopped, and work in the factoiies was at a standstill. The Mainichi reports, however, that the96 words
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130 1894-10-02 3 T* kvo papers learn that, the negotiat ions for treaty revision with the Uuited States h «ve now advauce 1 t > such a stage that it is believe*! lie* new treaty is shortly to be sitned. 11 e Unite 1 Stites offend130 words
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Article229 1894-10-02 3 iHi; long rumoured degradation of Vicvroi Li Huug Chang becomes now <1 la-l by the announcement in an Imperial E lict. dat*d the 17ih instant, which was tiDgraphel from Peking to the Cf* inane Mail. It. is iu the foil iwing truss: —Siuce Japan has229 words
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Article482 1894-10-02 3 The Pino nt/ Gazette of the 21st iustnut publishes the judgment in the newspaper hbcl case Liw Long Cbeik v. F. C. Berger, which eiine before th** Supreme Court, there, ill-* other day. The defendant had, in an aitiele, tlie subject mat er of the suit,482 words
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Article991 1894-10-02 3 the officers cup. FIRST BOUND OF THE FINAL. ROBERTSON, ONE UP. W. 0. Oreig v. J. B. Robertson. [Greig it ill to eoeive 1'stroke.] Y rsterdat afternoon Messrs. Greig and Robertson met for the first time, since Greig*s accident, and naturally a great deal of interest991 words
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Article834 1894-10-02 4 On the 25th August Parliament was prorogued by Royal Commission. Roth Houses met iu the morning and the Appropriation Bill having been read a third time in the Commons, was taken up to the Lords, where it passed through all its stages. Later the prorogation till 10th November t»ok834 words
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Article485 1894-10-02 4 A return, moved for by Mr. Provand, M P., stating the estimated weight of mails despatched from the United Kingdom in 1891, 1892 and 1893, to certain British colonies and foreigu countries ka9 jii?-1 beeu issued as a Parliamentary paper. From it we gather that the mail485 words
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Article429 1894-10-02 4 200 SOLDIERS DROWNED—SAVAGE CONDUCT OF THE SURVIVORS. Shanghai, 15th September. The steamer Chean which was a rattletrap, worm-eaten craft, utterly unfit to go to sea, was despatched by the Chiue»e authorities from Chinkiaug on the 3rd instant, with 1,000 Hunau sohlieis, and all their arms429 words
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373 1894-10-02 4 At a meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council on the 17tb instant, the following question regarding the Military Contribution there wa* put by the Hon. E. R. Belilios Is it a fact that a certain and not inconsiderable proportion of the amount voted by this373 words
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Article496 1894-10-02 4 Out of 16,066.202 tons of steam merchant ships iu th** world, 9.838,353 are uud* r the British Hag, aud 3,131,598 out of >.503.294 tons of sailiug ships. The Shanghai Mercury announces that the Japanese have succeeded iu makiug treaties with various Euro|>eau Powers, mi the same lines496 words
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Article87 1894-10-02 4 The Paris Temp t contends that the Queen’s speech at the prorogation of Parliament is in error in supposing that the mixed Commission for dealing with the proposed neutral zone on the Upper Mekong has any power to lay down the boundaries of the zone. Its87 words
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Article101 1894-10-02 4 The Berlin correspondent of the Stanilanl telegraphed on Aug. 29: —“The Chinese Envoy, Hsu Ching Cheng, who is acciedit-d to both the B*rliu and the St. Petersburg Courts, i*e<pected back in this capital at the beginning of September; but. it is expected, he will soon return101 words
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Article132 1894-10-02 4 The Canadian Government has lo3t no time in giving effect to the fifth resolution of the Ottawa Conference, which requested that, it should take all necessary steps to ascertain the cost of the Pacific cable, aud to promote the establishment of that undertaking. Some weeks ago, it132 words
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Article204 1894-10-02 4 The Canadian Ornette confirms the opinion that Lord Randolph Churchill is not enamoured of reporters. A Montreal journalist who, during his lordship's recent visit there, endeavoured to obtain his views on public questions, was answered thus “If I express my views I shall only annoy you. I204 words
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284 1894-10-02 4 Sir Edwin Arnold, in the New Review, lakes the place of honour with an article on China and Japan, which puts' the case for Japan in a striking light. Sir Edwin denies the accuracy of Mr. Curzon’s contention that the Japanese Government has284 words
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Article138 1894-10-02 4 THE COMFORTS OP Mr. F. C. Berger. ys ™%Unof the 22nd, wag vesterday for one year, for debt in tL matt*,*?** and coeta imposed upon him l,v the v h g mi Li Mr. Berger was visited bv us morning, where he oernines e>, i138 words
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Article720 1894-10-02 4 BOAT BUILDING at KUAVTiv THE GROWTH OF KUALA LI Fk TIN MINING IN ULU PAHAN,; From Our Corres/H„ u le»t Kuala Lipis 12th Se.pf^ [Delayed in transmission; Four tailing vessels, each of to 40 tons burden, are now in cour* t construction in the Kuantan district will720 words
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Article802 1894-10-02 5 j5u L entitled “An Ordinance to k» Provision with regard to certain ies in tbe City of Victoria closed T ii.i: tie Prevalence ofr the Bubonic n .riband to make further and better l*' w on for 1 he Health of the Colony,” i.l a first802 words
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Article866 1894-10-02 5 OFFICERS' CUP. SECOND ROUND OF THE FIXAIj. ROBERTSON WINS 1 BY 5 UP AND 4 TO PLAY. Those who went to watch this match yesterday met with sore disappointment. Greig l eiDg clean off his game allowed j Robcitson to simply walk in. With one I up,866 words
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Article349 1894-10-02 5 THE INVASION OF COREA A LONG-STANDING PROJECT. In a long and interesting letter dated Soul, July 10, and printed in tbe Times of Aug. 28, the special correspondent of the Times says Various circumstances began to be recalled which proved beyond doubt that the invasion of Corea had349 words
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Article582 1894-10-02 5 A PAPER upon the subject of Pearls aud Peiri Fisheries was read ou August 28. at the weekly meeting of the Balloou Society by Captaiu E. W. Dawsou. Captain Dawsou commenced by describing pearls as being the most beautiful and most precious product of the sea.582 words
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Article312 1894-10-02 5 A Hatas telegram has it that in the battle of Pingyang the total losses of the Chinese amounted to 17,000 of whom 14,500 were made prisoners, including 5 generals, and almost the whole of the Chinese military staff. M. de Lanessan, the Governor-General of French Indo-China, is312 words
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Article186 1894-10-02 5 The report for the half-year ending June 30th savs, the receipts amounted to <£40,123, and were derived from 201,000 tous of sea-going and 108,000 tons of barge traffic. At the half-yeariy meeting on August 28th, the Chairman, Mr. Bythell, in moving the adoptiou of the report, said186 words
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202 1894-10-02 5 The president of the Manchester Statistical Society has published some interestiug calculations in regard to the condition of the cotton-spinning trade. According to a Manchester correspondent of the Times (Aug. 28), Mr. Fogg says the best guide to an understanding of the position is a202 words
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Article45 1894-10-02 5 CHAMPIONSHIP 1894. Result of 1st Round. Allinson scratched to Birch. Hawk in* Mugliston. Mackay beat Vade 3 up Alto play. Hinde Crichton t> up 4 Stiven Gillespie 3 np 1 Robertson Langdon 3 np A 1 Fowlie Grigor Taylor 4 np 345 words
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158 1894-10-02 5 The Odessa correspondent of the Daily News telegraphed on Aug. 29:—“1 learn from au official source that tbe small and obsolete Russian flotilla on the Caspian Sea is shortly to be replaced by a more numerous aud more strongly armed fleet. Under the provisions158 words
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222 1894-10-02 5 The new American Tariff Bill, which became law on Aug. 27th,.without the President’s signature, favourably affects British manufacturers on being compared with the M’Kinlev Tariff. Perhaps the most important concession is tbe freedom from duty of raw wool, and this ii accompanied by a222 words
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Article393 1894-10-02 5 The Vomiuri Shi nib un gives the views of a person well versed in military matters, which suggest that the Japanese army and uavy must have a determination to return victorious within this year, if possible, Port Arthur should be bombarded by the navy, aud twenty or thirty393 words
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Article2254 1894-10-02 6 Thi usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held, yesterday afternoon, uuder the presidency of Mr. Gentle. There were present: —Messrs. N&nson, Myyer, Fraser, Moses, Hare, Tan Jiak Kim, and the Hon’blea T. Shelford, and Seah Liang Scab. The minutes of the last ordinary and special meetings2,254 words
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Article503 1894-10-02 6 At the approaching meeting of tin* shareholders of U*o Chartered Baak of India. Australia and China, the directors wiil recommend a divideud for tb»* past half year at the rate of seven per cent, per annum free of income tax. Lai»y Mitchell's reception yesterday was numerously attended.503 words
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Article70 1894-10-02 6 The Perak Pioneer (rives the present farm revenue in Perak and the amount that mar fairlv be expected to be realised there in 1895 1894- 1895 Iucrease Opium Farm .$*4 10,01*0 610,000 200,000 General Farm 696,000 650,818 254,818 Coast Farm 144,000 175,200 31,200 Total 8950,000 1,436,018 486,01870 words
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Article403 1894-10-02 6 TEMPERANCE IN THE ARM Y. The Army and Navy Gazette discusses this subject in a leading article, in the course of which it says:—As regards t»*e health of tlie men, it is found that the temperance men are far le«s liable to sickness than those who drink. A soldier without403 words
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Article567 1894-10-02 6 Hitherto, foreigners have generally supposed ’iaka'hima to lie the chief source of coal supply iu Japan, but that is an erroneous idea based doubtless on the fact that the bulk of the Japanese coal exported came from Takashima. 'lhe truth is that the Miike mine567 words
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Article31 1894-10-02 6 The limit of value for a parcel transmitted by parcel post between places in tbe Straits Settlements and from the Straits Settlements to tbe United Kingdom is now rained to |5OO.31 words
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Article369 1894-10-02 6 THE OFFICERS* Cl'p (September lHUi PHWT round The following all drew bves W. G. Greig, J. W. B Gowans, J. Graham, J h T> J F Gentle, W. H/Shelford,' Hou E. J. Nanson, R. M. Kerr 11 Dr. Ellis, H. Vade. Dr. CW H Paddy, J. M.369 words
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100 1894-10-02 6 The Admiralty have issued to all commissioned officers of the RoyalNava; Re*w a document relatiug to service with foreign Powers, which they are requcs‘el to sign It was probably with the obj*ct of enlist iug a number of the Reserve that China offered special100 words
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310 1894-10-02 6 (Shanghai Mercury.) Hr the arrival of the s.s. Feih *3 (t*! 1 taiu Leask), we learn that she Wl 111 Xewchwang on the Ist August, aud that, at 4.30 p.rn. that day, loading wawstopp** by the authorities. The Feilutu) under charter to the M.B.K.(Shanghai Mercury.) - 310 words
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Article752 1894-10-02 7 j, a n. pukoluiwpat sa’tengith Tuan jbe iuodolooous chant sounds in urs we awake from pl*a,jr. jr.iinis, <» r it may be mosquito-rid-to inhale the fresh morning a’r, U almost cold this morning—and t to the course—?ome through the 'f tl ugiin avenues, others through tt \ourv submbs.752 words
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Article120 1894-10-02 7 hl morning, close upon ten o’clock, belonging to the Swift from tbe Central Police j n c i Jai g e Q f fi ve Marines to Pier, and leturned to their ship. nothing of importance in that, \rt** 8 80,ne lhing of importance in the out I^oBfc two bluejackets,120 words
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Article971 1894-10-02 7 The Antwerp Exhibition gives emphasis to a fact which Englishmen are apt to forget—the promineut position that Holland still bolds in the eyes of Europe as an East Indian trading nation. The East Indies weie originally, and yet retmiiu to the commetcial Dutchman, B-lgiau or Dane,971 words
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1100 1894-10-02 7 Perak Pioneer.) Ox arriving in Perak you immediately proem! to Kinta (this can be done in a gliarrv at considerable risk of your life). You go there because you are told (probably by a Kinta man) that this district is the only one( Perak Pioneer.) ' ' - 1,100 words
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Article699 1894-10-02 7 To-day at 5.15 p.m., H.E. the Governor will preside at tbe opening of the Impounding Reservoir Extension. All are invited. A full description of the work at tbe reservoir appeared in our issue of last Saturday. A vert interesting game of Association football was witnessed on tbe699 words
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Article226 1894-10-02 7 (Perak Pioneer.) Me. Li Peh and his sons are doing so well in smolting that thej propose opening other ore depots in Kinta. Since they commenced business in that district, they are said to hare been instrumental in causing a $2 rise in the price of ore per(Perak Pioneer.) - 226 words
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Article699 1894-10-02 7 Morning broke dull aud cloudy with a little rain, which, however, did not interfere with the training. Bannockburn, Bloodthed, and Parmesan we»e first cn the field, where we have sten so many neck-and-neck struggles to catch the judge’s eye. They went twice round together at threequai ter speed.699 words
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1345 1894-10-02 8 Singapore 28th September 1894. TO THE SHAREHOLDERS. Gentlemen— Your directors submit a statement of the Company’s Account for the period from 7tii February, 1894, to 31st July, 1894, being the first half of the sixth year of the Company’s existence by the Chinese Caleudar.1,345 words
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Article48 1894-10-02 8 During the month of August, 439 jinrikisba licenses were, issued bv the department, making a total granted in 1894 of 9,612, or 1,020 more when compared with the same period last year. The actual number of ’rikishas runuiog on the streets at the end of August was 4,947.48 words
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Article80 1894-10-02 8 The Municipal Health Officer reports that the death rate for July was 39.81 per mille, compared with 33.76 for June. The death rate for August shews a large decrease, b ing 32.66 per mille for the we?k ending the 4th, 37.24 for the week e jding the 11th, 32.36 for80 words
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1406 1894-10-02 8 The 4th number of Vol. XXI of tha China Keview, just published, leads off with an article by Mr. W. Stanton on the Triad Society or Heaven and Barth Asso- i ciatioo. ThU confederacy is a leading Secret Society in China, and, under tbe1,406 words
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Article82 1894-10-02 8 The third geueral meetiug of the shareholders of the Singapore Dispensary was held iu the Cotnpinv’s Office 40, RilHes Place yesterday. Present:—Messrs. Huttou (Chairman) Stiveu, Raeburn, Van der Pals, Morgan, Seoular, Austin auc McKenzie (Sec.) The tuiuutes of last, meeting were read and approved of. Mr. Hutton82 words
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Article315 1894-10-02 8 CRICKET MATCHES. —OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 1894. t Friday and 1 Oet. 5/6 S. O. C. (Surg.-Capt. Saturday. Hiude)8.V.A. (A. P. Talbot.) Saturday. Oct. Id 1st XI. (E. B. Wilkinsou) S. R. G. (H. S. Finck Oct. id 2nd XI. (J. Pyel Corpora’s. lOtli Regt.. on S. R.315 words
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Article66 1894-10-02 8 It is notified that the Strait* Settlements Postmaster-General will (not in consequence of any legal liability, but voluntarily, and at ao act of grace) subject to specified rules, give compensation np to a maximum -limit of $600 for tbs loss and damage of letters and packets exchanged between any two66 words
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Article1274 1894-10-02 8 Thk repairing of damaged l I no matter bow serious or exp-nti K I damage, has been carried ou BU# l flf at both Tanjong Pagar and V,.'~ B *>ur Docks, so much so as to ar I Singapore a well deserved But the building of considerable steel1,274 words
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Article985 1894-10-02 9 inr: i err:*: mkkom. n: vm: w ith j ai*ax. fllK H.K<Tlth I.milT AT SIIMJX i:i:h;\M»A(.K n v imornoßi a \i p A ur.a i igh French nffieitl, arrived r uin th* Upper Mekong country igust. After a short stay m t g »,> proceed to Tonquin on985 words
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Article300 1894-10-02 9 Aomikai. you Werner, a bauthority in naval matin's in Germany, describes iu a vvoik recently published the behaviour of armour-plat* d inen-of-war iu a Leavy km. He says: Eveu with a moderate •4>iie and s* a, an armour-plate l cruiser, it v oiuir against300 words
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Article174 1894-10-02 9 Spbi'IAL regulations for the cleansiug ot bouses in view of ttoc plague up north came into force on the 24th August. Judging by the remarks of the Presideut it would appear as if there were some quarters here not very dissimilar to those at Hongkong. The President says I wish174 words
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Article304 1894-10-02 9 Count Okumi, according to the Japan Daily Herald, lias been giviug out some views of current events. The following is an extract therefrom The European Powers are already showing symptoms of decay, an 1 the next century will see their constitutions shattered aud their Erapi es iu ruins.304 words
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Article603 1894-10-02 9 (Brisbane Courier 'JSth August). H.M.S. Lizard, which left Brisl*aue about 24th May last, returned to Brisbane ou the 26th August after a cruise to Dutch New Guinea iu order to investigate uiatteis affecting the interests of British s'aelltislnrs in those waters. The Lizanl left Thursday Island(Brisbane Courier, 'JSth August). - 603 words
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887 1894-10-02 9 AN IMMCDIATS INCREASE OF $125,000 MODIFIED BT A GRADUAL REDUCTION OF $79,000. SIX HOURS' WORK. The Retrenchment Commission at Hongkoug his sent in its report which concludes as follows With regard to the salaries of those officers wlm are appointed frotn England, we would,887 words
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Article125 1894-10-02 9 The t*eutieth number of the Statistical Abstract for tbe Principal Foreign Couuissued from the Commercial D *partmeut of tbe BoarJ of Trade states that ia the number of merchint vessels, siiling and steam, belonging to China w ig 181, with a total tonnage of 42,241. These125 words
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Article1224 1894-10-02 9 H.E. the Governor, in bis speech at the impounding reservoir, called attention to tho ueed of cleansing Singapore, noting as a case iu point, the plague at Hongkong. Correspondence in connection with the proceedings of the Royal Commission on Opium has beeu lai 1 before Pailiatneut. It1,224 words
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103 1894-10-02 10 Reutei’s telegram of Satuiday stated that, iu consequence of the difficulty in taking Meta*am, the Dutch had re-opened pailev with the Balinese. Tbe substance of that message was at ouee telegraphed from Singapore to the Governor-General of Netherlands India, who promptly replied that103 words
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102 1894-10-02 10 The fifth annual report states: Season 1892. —After charging the European expenses and providing for fall in exchange, a loss of £23,514 is shown, which makes a total debit of profit and loss of £35,836. Season 1893. —The proceeds of the crop must leave102 words
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Article156 1894-10-02 10 a.C.C. 2nd XI. V BANKS PA8T AND PRESENT. This match was played on tbe S.R.C. ground on Saturday. The scores were as follows: BANKS. F. H. Grant e*. Dennys b. Morren 0 J. Orman e. Rutter b. Dennys 108 N. J. fc'tabb e. Warren h. Morreu I E. Onnistoii156 words
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Article643 1894-10-02 10 THK RESIDENTS MOVEMENTS A SIKH SUICIDE. the kxpjjok.ytion and deveuh’MKXt C'OMl’ANVS MACHINERY. THE LATE MAN AUER'S CLAIM. CHECK ON THE THE IT OK (SOLD {From our Correspondent.) Pekan Fruity. The Acting Resident pro .reeds on a 1 visit to the Uiu almost immedhrely and I will visit the643 words
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Article29 1894-10-02 10 T11 steam yacht Mena left Penang on the 28th Sept, for Port Weld with Mr. and Mrs. Swettenham, Mrs. Swettenham haring armed that morning from Singapore per s.s. Pentad*.29 words
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Article1925 1894-10-02 10 THE IMPOUNDING RESERVOIR EX TENSION. OPENING BY THE GOVERNOR. The 1 ecently completed extension to the Impounding Reservoir (a detailed accouut of which was published in the ltraits Times of Saturday 22ni Sept.) was formally opened by H.E. the Goverao*-, (Sir Char es Mitchell.) on Saturday afterneon1,925 words
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Article1300 1894-10-02 10 OFFIC IAL MOVKMFNTa PRRAKH OF A B(’PPa|a dancjkrs FROM wild K p.‘ ticjers at rawaxo PRICES SET ON NOXIOUS A\|u 4t CARE FOR THE SICK !> ACCIDENT AT THE FACTORv FAREWELL DINNER To M R trIw AtH fk (from our CorrestjtonJeitf 8^1 Mr. F. A. Swetteulam, v M1,300 words
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Article481 1894-10-02 11 1’IIK CHIEF .11'STICK ON I M:KA>oNABLE LITIGATION. Hi K'i 'in f>in Yayah vs. Henry Grave'*. u :i. i«»? i in which the plaintiff .i i*f S550 for ami T- ta'ciucnt of claim alleged that r ;ii. in 1 Ii dav of May 1“!* i-. the f* i«i.i.’'481 words
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Article62 1894-10-02 11 P (to arrive.) r Paramatta, froiu London, 13, Mr A. Armitage, and Mrs. and Mr. Benito Howe, y., Uua from London, September 28, (j Mr. andMra.J. Winter, Mr. p* L B Howford, and Mr. A. F. G. I*w. Jta Mu**ilia from London, October 25, P®p U J ra Campbell, Mr.62 words
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Article344 1894-10-02 11 Supplementary to Straitt Times Teleyramt. l Via Ceylon.) FRANCK AND MADAGASCAR. THE CHINA JAPAN WAR. S<TJRVT ON SHIPBOARD. London. 20th Sept. M. Lo Myrcde Vilers’s sjwcial mission to the H <vas lias revived interact legarding tho dealings ef France in Madagascar to the detriment of English interests inSupplementary to Straitt Times Teleyramt. - 344 words
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609 1894-10-02 11 To I UK EDITOR OF THK BRISBANE ml R1K1I Sir, Permit me through your columns to point out wbat I believe to be a good opening for Australian frozen meat. The meat supply v.f Batavia and Singapore is .-imply atrocious;609 words
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Article2300 1894-10-02 11 Minutes of Proofkdings of trh Muxv cipal Commissioners at an Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, tmi 12th of September. 1894. 1 resent.—The President. Alexander Gentle, Esq.; the Acting Inspector-General of Police. E. H. Bell. Esq tlu* Hon’ble Seah Liang Scab G T. Han*. Esq.. W. Nanaon, Esq.; the Hou'hlc2,300 words
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Article184 1894-10-02 11 MONDAY’S PLAY. B SINGLES. Waddell l beat Black ttcr. DOUBLE HANDICAP. Eger toil 't Gibson nnAuthonisz sCr 1 Cole j jiniehtd. Mactaggart) i losk>- t Fort Ueat Edlin TUESDAY’S PLAY. Bnuldcll beat Jenkins. Gibson v. Elliott ttnjiniehed. I Davies beat Cole [scratched. > PROFESSION PAIRS Anderson and184 words
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Article727 1894-10-02 11 TO THK EDITOR or HIE TIMES." <i;* t i_Jthe above hoading. you .r.lu-ise certain a lions of tin* SM.iugor Riant* rs Associiii*)ii, evidriii ly misled tlnough wiocj; information 1.- —The planters desne no <t*a‘i >n uf a puss-s\stem, so lLat cod es siiall not. be U>! Jo727 words
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Article149 1894-10-02 12 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMEs. Sir, —The letter signed One cd Them under the above beadiug which appeared iu your issue of the 20th instant, calls for contradiction in some parts. There can be bo doubt that complaints 1,2, 3 aud 4 are just, but,149 words
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Article397 1894-10-02 12 arrivals. Per P. A O. s s. Japan from Shanghai Mr. and Mrs Lycett. aud Mr. Rerd. per s. s. S iadorn from Sourabaya —Mr. Melbourne. Per M. M. s. s. Y arra from Yokohama M»:s?r<. Antoine, Crane, Armstrong, ami Capt. Harvey. Front Kobe:—Meyor Masters. From Shanghai:—Mr. Bain.397 words
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Article147 1894-10-02 12 Under this headiug the following abbreviations are used:—str. —stoamor; ah. —ship; bq.—barque; Brit —British U. S.—United Stales; Fr. —French; Gor.—German; D it. Dutch; Job.—.Tohoro; Ac., G.c.. —Genera! cargo d. p. —deck passengers U. ncortain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wlurf; T. P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock; B. W.—147 words
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Article604 1894-10-02 12 Arrivals Since Noon ok Sutri-ai. far. str. 407 tons, ‘‘apt. Alo re. 3«ith Sept. From Bnx»ketowii. 2t*dli Sej*t. < <vil>. Paterson Simons A Co. For Bi“*»kotowu, 2nd. —N.m.W'. Sultiiit. Brit. str. 1,271* tons apt. Pitts. 3Uth Sept. From Fremantle, lltli Sept. O.c.. and 41 d. p Mausliclil A604 words
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Article350 1894-10-02 12 Rosetta, P. A O. str. 2039 tous Capt. Browne 1st. (Jet. From Bombay, 21st Sept. P. O. Coy. For Shanghai, 1st. —P, A O. W. Vessels which have Previously Arrived, and are Still in Port ft an Seng Goan, Brit. str. 499 tons, Capt. Geary. 29th Sept. From Bangkok, 24th350 words
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Article151 1894-10-02 12 Same, Pert and Date of Zhilin: London. Glengy !e. 8**pt. o Liverpool CJl>>»e» t A 29 Stentur, Aitjf. 25 GImu*mis, due Oct. 17 Polyphemus, due Oct. 18 Barky. Me. L'uriu, July 21 Ormidrtle, Aug. 29; Amaranth, Aug. 29 Endeavour, Sept 5; Glasgow. Dunheth. Aug. 11 Grlsnock. South wold.151 words
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Article116 1894-10-02 12 PASSKD 81JNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Fl\*j Date j l R Date and Ship’s Nim*. Commandep. o* 1 From Wulre Destination a a A K Ik 9 Rio. sailin'j. Sept. 20 rt.b'ta I*is Baker Au 31 oiigapore Fremantle LOSwd. b ait ocli Pyk Sept. IS atarii Falmouth f.u.116 words
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Article966 1894-10-02 12 O I Flaoi I 1 5 Vessel’s Name. To**.) Captain. From Sailed n Bio c o*Bioy Us i■i Sept ill I 23 Telemacbn* Brit str. 1397 Barwise [Liverpool Ansr 12 W M.n.fi-u 24 Lady Longden str. 91 Angus jTiinggann 23 A>* j *i* Co 24 Medusa str. 608 Fyfe966 words
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Article670 1894-10-02 12 t J Tfc Kt»i» RL N’iMk. Fi. i'J jt hi PAPTAIJ. UkriYitUTlOl* i I s#pi 24 Niccolo Accame Ital. sli. Satxani London 2it Gleo&vou Brit. str. Noriuan Hongkong, .Mianghai and Jimj 2? Arratoou Apcar str. Hansen i Pecan; and Calcutta -5 Pakau str. Hrnce j Pakan via port* 2->670 words
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