The Straits Budget, 3 December 1895
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section126 1895-12-03 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Th S Penang" "throuahout SmST* rculati n of an Y newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, p throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indie, the126 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 3RD DECEMBER.
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Article17 1895-12-03 1 On November 29th, at the Raffles Museum, the wife of Dr. R. Hanitsch. of a daughter.17 words
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Article33 1895-12-03 1 At the Presbyterian Church, SingaiwrH, on the 25th November, hy the Rev. George 11. Rei.h, m.a., Capt. Gsorie Smith, of s.s. Borneo, to Mart, third daughter of the l*r» Wii.liam Richmond, Kilmarnock.33 words
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Article518 1895-12-03 1 Eiitoeials. Wt*ti( g Tune. The Cry of BI »od. Franc* fnket obsession The Nlsve of Duty. Jsber. Balfour. M Cliff«vd’s Malty otoriv* Th* Sultan's Foliy. Local. Market (Quotation*. Shipping N*‘Wi. Psowiger Li >t. Police News. The Late Mrs. MeOallum. A Fatal Fall. The Military Contribution. The Destitute518 words
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Article502 1895-12-03 1 Sinoahork, 3rd December, 1895. PRODUCE. Gamlner I 8.32 do Cub© No. 1, 12 Oo. do do No. 2 10.00 Copra Bali, 5 55. do Pontianak 5.2'*. Pepper Black, teller* (a 10.00 Sago Flour, Sarawak 2.70. do Bnmei 2.50. Pearl Sago, 3.40 Coffee Bali, 40.* e Coffee Liberian.502 words
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Article389 1895-12-03 1 The mail for Europe, this week, is takeu ou by the M. M. s.s. Salazie. The M. M. s.s. Sydney with the mail from Europe of the 8th November is due to-day. The mail for Europe next week is tixed for the P. A O. s.s.389 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article68 1895-12-03 1 London, With Nov, KKVOI.T IN~I RF.TK THK SITUATION IN ASIA MINOR Au insurrection baa broken out in Ciete, and the insurgent* have defeated the Turks there. The situation ot affairs in Asia Minor is reported to be improving. It is proposed to double the number of loreign68 words
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Article25 1895-12-03 1 Tlit* Fr-uch Chuulier of Deputies has unanimously vote I the credits required tor increasing the number of French onsilates in Chim.25 words
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Article24 1895-12-03 1 The Budget of Paly shew-, a surplus of eight millions of lire. There is no inciease ■•ither in taxation or debt.24 words
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Article109 1895-12-03 1 London, 27th November. STRENGTH <»k foreign hUL'AORONH quiet m asia minor NI’MUKK OF ARMENIANS MASSACRED Fifty foreign men-of-war are now assembled in the Levant, of which eighteen are British. The situation of uifaiis generally iu Turkey is improving, aud Asm Minor is reported to be quiet.109 words
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Article36 1895-12-03 1 London, 28th November. THE FOREIGN GUARDSHIPM The Turkish Government has consented to the foreign guirdships, now stationed at Constantinople for the protection of the Embassies there, being raised to twice the present strength.36 words
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Article13 1895-12-03 1 A detachment of the Footguards will be despatched to Aihautee.13 words
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Article45 1895-12-03 1 FRANCK TAKES POSSESSION The Freuch Minister for Foreigu A flairs has announced iu the Chamber of Deputies that, henceforth, Madagascar will be a Fiench Possession. The Chamber, after a heated debate, approved of the declaration by a majority of three hundred aud sixty seven.45 words
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65 1895-12-03 1 The trial of Jabez Balfour has resulted in hie convictiou. On the tint indictment—for fraud—the sentence ie seven yean peual servitude. i On the second indictment—frauiu'ent £3* »ot oprctri'iMV. George Edward B ock, a co-mci used, I as l»e* n sent-nc d to niue65 words
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Article51 1895-12-03 1 Signor Cropi, the Prime M 1 ulster of Italy, has made a speech duri g a deba'e in the Ch*ml**r of Deputes at Itome, expo t-siiig confidence iu the maintenance of |.CMC Signor Cr.spi fuith-r dic’ared that if, unhappily, events should turu out otherwise, Italy would maintain h*r51 words
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Article82 1895-12-03 1 London, 80th November. MATTERS THREATENING The Sultan is reported lo be wholly in the hands of a clique at the Palace. Th* Sultan still refuses to issue a drman or decree authorising extra for ign guardshipa to be *tatioued at Constant inople for the protection of82 words
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Article20 1895-12-03 1 All the Social'st Reichstag (or Parliamentary) Committees have beeu closed ou the grouud that they endanger public order.20 words
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Article17 1895-12-03 1 Parrying between Franc** aud Britain on the Mekong question is at a xtandst ill.17 words
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Article129 1895-12-03 1 London, 2nd December. THE SiII,TAN HTII.L OBSTINATE FBESH MASSACRES The Sultan is still unvieldiug as regards the demand of the Powers for permission to station additions! foreigu guirdsbipsat Constantinople for the protection ot the Euib isdea. H.M.S. Dryad, which has he *o awaiting 'he Sultan's answi129 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article575 1895-12-03 1 (Straits Times, 26th November.) The bon. August Hutt- nbjch is reallj being very hardly treated The Legislative Council, at the instigation, we believe, of au exceedingly cute Colonial Secretary, is referring all its debateable matter to a series of Select Committees. If the Government sniffs in the Legislative(Straits Times, 26th November.) - 575 words
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Article355 1895-12-03 2 (Strait* Time*, 2?th November.) Forty thousand Armenians are reported to have perished during the recent troubles iu Turkey. The figures are based upon estimate, but "there is reason for bclieviug that the victims must have fallen in thousands. The Armenians, for whom a subscription s now(Strait* Time*, 2?th November.) - 355 words
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Article304 1895-12-03 2 {Strait* Timet. 28th AToremher.) Franck has conquered and taken possession. The Chamlier of Deputies, by an immense majority, has approved of Madagascar being formally declarecka French possession. Tb* present French Ministry is understood to be committed to annexation pure and simple, and the present declaration of possession{Strait* Timet. 28th AToremher.) - 304 words
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Article354 1895-12-03 2 (Straits Times, Utith November.) Like the apprentice pirate His Excellency is the slave of duty.” The conscientious Pirate and the conscientious Governor—if we read aright Mr. Gilbert's libretto and Mr. Swettenbam’s letters—do their duty not entirely because they believe it to be useful, but because they(Straits Times, Utith November.) - 354 words
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Article486 1895-12-03 2 (Simil* Timet, 2fHk -Not member.) The news that Jabez Balfour bus be* u convicted and sentenced will U hailed wilh satisfaction. Balfour stands so pre-eminent among bypocrit s who rob widows* houses and, for a pretence, make long prayer* that it i* a pity his victim* have not(Simil* Timet, 2fHk -Notmember.) - 486 words
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Article546 1895-12-03 2 (Slwti* Tiut'r, 30fh y> vember.) Wt publish to-day the first of a aerie* of article* from Mr. Clifford of Pahang. The article* coueeru themsel ves with the habit*, the way*, and the character of the Malay* who inhabit the East Coast of the Peninsula. It may(Slwti* Tiut'r, 30fh y> vember.) - 546 words
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Article363 1895-12-03 2 (St roita Timea, 2nd December.) Again have affairs in Turkey taken a critical turn, this time on an issue which touches the Sultan's insane fears. The Sultan had long borne the repute of being a partial monomaniac. He had ever before him the fate of his predecessor(St roita Timea, 2nd December.) - 363 words
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Obituary19 1895-12-03 1 DEATH. At her residence, SuunysiJe, River Valley Road, on the 27th November. Mayill J. M. Moses, aged 76 years.19 words
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Article535 1895-12-03 2 hi Ml A PORK WINS Singapore Usswoutheiuterport sbuou* match wtth the very doe s«.ore of Hit Additional interest «ai leut to the prr*u eucouuter by the adoption of a new wrap* the Lee-Melford r.tle, aod it* mjK-rwru is d m<*ustiated by the increased that have been535 words
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Article20 1895-12-03 3 M*. 8*klk«bi> lia.« been nominated for Bocbore Ward by Mr. Sohst and Mr. O n Eng Seng.*20 words
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Article30 1895-12-03 3 Messrs. Aojagi Iku'aro and Ishiw;ira XetfUOiaukti w 10 have beeu commission d bv the Japan Emigrition Sncie'y t.» visit tlV* Malay Peninsula, left Tokyo on October 3tst.30 words
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Article30 1895-12-03 3 The Japan Beer Brewing Company of Tokyo has started brewing stout, and’ the company bas been ordered to supply that beverage to the household of the Crowu Prince.30 words
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Article30 1895-12-03 3 Saioon is said to be the only place in the East which maintains a regular theatrical company specially brought out from Europe. The Government gives a heavy subsidy.30 words
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Article35 1895-12-03 3 It is reportal that the Japanese Imperial Guards have suffered most severely from sickness in Formosa. The four regiments there were 25,000 strong, but only about 11,000 will return in good health.35 words
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Article41 1895-12-03 3 It is stated at that the objact ,»f the German squadron in visiting Amoy was to arrange for a German concession at the port. It is believed that what the Germans really want is a coaling station.41 words
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Article46 1895-12-03 3 A Japan newspaper notes that Germany seems to be reticent about recognising Japan’s right ot admission, on equal footing with the rest, to the general comitv of nations, and that uo good news regarding tbe proposed treaty revision bas been received from Berlin.46 words
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Article52 1895-12-03 3 The British ship Barcraig, which left New York for Shanghai on the 25th of April, loaded with kerosene oil for the Standard Oil Company, is missing. She bis never been spoken. Ninety guineas per ceDt. have been piid on her at Lloyds. It is feared she is52 words
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Article71 1895-12-03 3 A private telegram has been received from Hongkong to-day, stat>ng that the Japanese Government have instituted a ••‘arch for the uiissiug steimer Ulan, thit left Singapore for Nagasaki and Yokohama ou September 14th, aud has not since beeu heard of. This indicates that hope bas not altogether71 words
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Article62 1895-12-03 3 Three Chinese traders, who had been abroad to the Straits Settlements and* the United States, were beheaded at Canton on tbe 27th October, for being rebel leaders. To ensure that they. and not substitutes, bad been executed, those leaders were photographed wh<*n condemned and their b*'ads were agam62 words
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Article61 1895-12-03 3 Ihe 0. O. C. his been pleased to grant leave of abseuce to tbe undermentioned Officers, as stated Indow —Captain A. F. Dawkins, Northumberland Fusiliers, from dod December, 1895, to 2nd January, 1898. Captain D. Sapte, lsj, Northumberland fusiliers, from 27th November to 9th l»ecembcr, 1895. Major Hon.61 words
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Article139 1895-12-03 3 I HE China Sea, with the Bay of Fundy, a reputation as tbe most stormy t, on the globe. Tbe recent gale, though We in (he season, appears to have ll extremely strong, and vessels from Bing t p, •re to Hongkong, according to “ougkong pajters,139 words
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Article240 1895-12-03 3 the funxeal The funeral of the late Mr*. McCallum, wife of the Hon. Major McCallum, Colonial Engineer, took place yesterday afternoon, aud furnished a striking toatimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral cortege left Beaconsfield" at a quarter past four, the240 words
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Article229 1895-12-03 3 Thus the Hongkong Telegraph Li Hung-cbang is not a patriot is the subject which was to be del ated at the rooms of tbe Chinese Christian Association, Singapore, on the 15tb iustant. What earthly good tbc-Chnstian Chinese of the Straits expect to do by so far casting229 words
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150 1895-12-03 3 The small Society, which has been established for many years to give help to deserving cases of persons who find themselves in Singapore d'9ti»u!e of friends or means, is again in want of funds. It is managed by a eoiumittre consisting of the Archdeacon of the150 words
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Article129 1895-12-03 3 WHY HONGKONG CANNOT COME. The Hongkong Daily Prcft says —The Committee of tbe Cricket Club have felt regiet fully compelled to decline the pressing invitation of the Singapore Cr.eket Club to take part in a cricket fortnight there at Christmas time. Tbe meeting would have been quite129 words
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Article75 1895-12-03 3 Early this month, five of the ringleaders in the massacre of missionaries at Kucheng were beheaded at Foochow. Eyewitnesses describe the scene as imposing. Three sides of sn ob'ong were by troops, estimited to number 1,200 to 1,500. At the end of the oblong was a large75 words
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187 1895-12-03 3 TWKMTYTRKKK MEN HAVKI) The Commodore at Hongkong has received the following telegram r* apediny the accident to the K'lgar pulling launch at Chemulpo whereby forty-eigbt meu were drowned Lttid«d fo- drill under the Gunnery Lieutenant. Weather being quiteofine at the time, started pulling back,187 words
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Article103 1895-12-03 3 It is refiorted iu a Japau uewspapt r, that several Japanese coolies in Formosa have been caught smoking opium. The Japanese Governor has hence directed bis officers to prevent the Japanese there from acquiring the habit of smoking that drug. In Japan, the smoking of op.um103 words
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Article313 1895-12-03 3 (From our Correspondent Touching Penjom mines, it is reported that tbe cross-cut in the Jalis mine is proving satisfactory, aud tbe ore obtained trom this part of the workings is said to l>* good crushing stuff, but the width of the lode has not yet been ascertained. At313 words
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Article277 1895-12-03 3 Mr. Malcolm Macdonald, mauagiug director of the Boyle Fibre Syndicate, whose object is to promote tbe trea'incut of ramie fibre so as to render it suitable for textile purposes, was in Dundee yest* rdav (says tbe Dundee Courier of 30tb October). Along with Mr. Thomas Ferguson,277 words
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Article361 1895-12-03 3 [The Straita Settlements Association to the Colonial Office.] Straits Settlements Association, Wbittiugton Avenue, London, 23rd Get., 1895. Sib, —1 have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Fairfield's letter of 25tb July, No. 11,337/95, transmitting to me, by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain’s direction, copy of Lord Ripon’s361 words
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Article401 1895-12-03 3 (From our Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 28rd. PROGRAMME OP SPRING MEETING. A Geueral Meeting of the Selangor Turf Club was h*>ld this evening, iu ord* r to consider the programme of the Spring Meetiug. drafted by Messrs. Day aud Cumuiiug. it is hardly ne- essaiy to401 words
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Article109 1895-12-03 3 Lamt night, there died at the Gem ral Hospital, a Mr. Steel, a nncbauieal engineer from Glasgow. About -five weeks ago, the deceased fell from the window of his room in the Adelpbi Hotel, a distance of about tweoty f**et, and was removed in an unconscious condition.109 words
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Article795 1895-12-03 3 (From Our Correspondent.) Pekan, 21st November. With regard to the figures I gem rally give as to tne monthly exports of tin ore from the Pabaug Corporation’s uiiues ifx Ulu Kuautan, the followiug particulars, as to the work being doue iu tne loc cities from which tbe795 words
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Article981 1895-12-03 4 Print i titir o rrespondeut. huuln Lumpur, Hist Noocntbtr, THE KAILWAY. Thb U'u re an.or Kxtei siou is op -n t Serendao, and, at 0 e pres* nt tale ot pro. grets.tl e tin t* *h uidg* 11 Inough u* Ku« a Kubu about t* u day* hence,981 words
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Article970 1895-12-03 4 V! nugerford Do you believe, doctor, thut the i>mm of tobacco tends to shorten a man's days?" Dr. P. I know that it does. I tried to s'op o cm, and the days were about ninety lion d long.” I OUhoak revisiting the home of his boy- hood):970 words
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Article194 1895-12-03 4 Over 185,000 piculs of rice wereexpoite*i from Bangkok to Singapore iu July last. It is probable tbat the Government may arrange to abolish the license duty on litersellets. The Hon. Dr. Brown returns to Penaug to-day. He came to attend the commilte* s on liquor and bankruptcy.194 words
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Article50 1895-12-03 4 This morning, when the steamer llye L'ony was passing Johnston’s Pier she collided with a iwaktno which was proceeding to the s.s. Teresa in the Roads. The ticalcow at once sank. There was on boxrd a cargo of rice valued at $3OO. Fortuuately, the crew were rescued.50 words
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Article51 1895-12-03 4 The Siamese Miuistir of Justice has appointed a committ*e to enquire into th*; delay in triing cases now peudiog for some yetis in the International Court, and to make arrangement for their disposal as soon as possible. The causes still on the records are. at present,51 words
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Article46 1895-12-03 4 A Petition to the Governor of the Straits Settlements to commute the death sentence passed on Ahamat, by the British CoLsular Court at Bangkok, to penal setvitude for life, was being circulated for signature there, chiefly among British subjects of Indian nationality.46 words
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Article51 1895-12-03 4 Mrs. Trotter’s At Home” at the Residency, Penang, on the 22nd instant, is described as being very well attended. There were an unusually large number of Chinese gentlemen present. On leaving, many of the guests expressed regret at the approaching departure of Mr. and Mrs. 151 words
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Article56 1895-12-03 4 I he Penang Police have offered a reward of $500 for iuformitioo regarding the person or persons who forced the cheque on the Chartered Bank for $7,000 in ttie uatneof Mr. Mahomed Ariff in julv la*ti. A haudsoiue regard will also he X Veu for t.be discovery of56 words
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Article51 1895-12-03 4 1 he Orders of 1 be Day for the Legislative Council meeting on Monday ueit include Notices, Appeal* Bill (first r*adiug) and Hie Opium Ordinance Amendment Bill t third reading;. The draft Standing Orders, aud the Bills on Volunteers, Bankruptcy,’ Petroleum, Liquors, and Limitations are iu the Committee51 words
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Article54 1895-12-03 4 PENSION OK GRATUITY The Penang Mu.uci|»ality have applied to the Governor for leave to pension off their Chief Clerk us a special case, though the Government had already suggested that a gratuity would meet ‘the circumstances. One Commissioner dissented on the ground that the law did not permit the Municipality54 words
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Article55 1895-12-03 4 $2,000 FINE8. O* Wednesday last, tour Chinamen were brougbt up at Penaugfpr assisting iu carry* iu« on a Waiseng lottery. Two of them weie sentenced to six mouths’ rigorous imprison* men! without option of a tine. Another case win heard oa the 22nd in*taut and the three55 words
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Article66 1895-12-03 4 A s|»eeiai meeting of the Municipal Commission is being held this afternoou, for the purpose of adopt iug and passing the Budget for 1896. It is unlikely that there will be any discussion, the estimates having been thoroughly threshed out in Committee. At this meetiug, ih* applications66 words
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Article108 1895-12-03 4 At the Commanding Officer's Quarters, Penang, oa Thursday night last, Mrs. Armstrong gave a successful fancy dreas dance. There were several effective costumes. Special meutiou must be made of the hostess as the Duchess of Devonshire, Mrs. Shearwood who wote a very pretty and liecouiing108 words
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Article133 1895-12-03 4 Amongst the list of notabilities who use the cycle are to l*e found the following: Nicholas II of Russia. Wilhelm II of Germany, Leopold II of Belgium, tbe Prime of Monaco, George I of Greer-e, Dou Carlos of Portugal, and tbe Duke of Cumberland, who have become ardent133 words
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Article154 1895-12-03 4 Speaking of the made in lat ng the Kor.it (Uilvitr, the S'a» j Obsrrrr SAVB The King srecent joa ney on the lin«*brouglit to 1 >g)it the fact th t the larger uart of t work of the eoutno- or m th** ron*trurti<m of the Bailway154 words
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Article286 1895-12-03 4 THE JAVA BUDGET FOR 18 96. Amsterdam, .‘HUh October. In tbe Secoud Chamber of the Netherlands States General, during tbe debate on tin- <v i budg‘t for 1896, the MiuMcr Tor tbe Colonies explained bis policy at some length. He is not averse to reforms, but they are not required286 words
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Article22 1895-12-03 4 Th* Peking and Tientiin Timet says it is reported that the railway is to be continue 4 from Tientsin to Pekin immediatsly.22 words
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Article80 1895-12-03 4 HTKAITH TEAM* The following is the Team to plaj for the Strait. ‘Ceylou M Chn.tma.:—- l Authony, A. 8. Peiumg. Duumau, W. t nugie Uioinr Oii|fi b(' r y, F. O. Singapore* 1 Glaaefonl, <J. Q. Selangor. Leach, B. iagapore. Mackenzie, R. M. Perak. Neubrunner, E. W.80 words
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Article149 1895-12-03 4 A Coeekspondent writes ln Noven. ber, four vessels will be commissioned, u the I m mortal ite by Capt. E. Chichester Narciseut by Capt. H. B. Ling, to relief tbe Mercury and tbe Caroline, both of them ate of the same class as tbe Undaunted. but better armed,149 words
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Article157 1895-12-03 4 The Honorary Treasurer in acknow. bnlging the Mibsi riptions mention'd below, earn* s Iv apj-e«.ls to those wh<» have not s en the subscription lists to forward to him whatever they might fed inclined to give. The distress iu Atinenia is so great tint, just before157 words
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Article181 1895-12-03 4 At the Penang Municipal Meeting ou th* -2nd instant, the subject of VerauuaS Obstruction came up on the Eugineer urging the need for keeping the verandahs clear. For instance, the verandahs B* ach Street are sometimes so blocked up that the putdic are not able to181 words
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Article214 1895-12-03 4 Another performance was giveu by Mehsrs. Abell and Olman’s Troupe last uight at the Town Hall, before a small but appreciative audience. The full strength of the Company was.available, and the programme was varied in many respects. Professor Calabresiui gave an exhibition ol a seriesof new tricks214 words
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Article412 1895-12-03 5 A HKRIOUB FALL A most regrettuMe and serious accident bei’el Major McCallum, Colooial Kngiutter, this miming, and the gallant officer in now lying at the General Hospital, suffering from the effects of a revere (all. The circumstance* of the accident are somewhat singular. *It ap|>ca e412 words
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Article367 1895-12-03 5 THE NOVELISTS CONFESSIONS. Kob*-rt Louis Stevenson's Vailima Letters give charming glimpses of bis life. He had his owu troubles, financial and i*thc-r. H* says, under date December, 1890:—“ It is hard to arrange wisely the interest so disiributed. America, England, Samoa, Sydney, everywhere, I have no367 words
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Article342 1895-12-03 5 (Fifl Rangkok.) n Parie, INth November. Ur. Arton, who is allied to be iiupiiested in the Panama Peandals, has been arrested iu London and taken before a magistrate when he refused to speak. m, Loudon, lHth November. Tlie leaders of tlie Liberal party in Turkey have disavowed any342 words
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Article415 1895-12-03 5 On October 29tb tbe Hon. George Peel, Secretary of the Gold Standard Defence Association, delivered sn address ou curteocy before the Bristol Chamber of Coium- rce. Mr. Peel said tha‘ a conaidt ruble decline was visible iu the torlums of b.metallism. In tbe hist place tbe arguments415 words
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Article104 1895-12-03 5 Last month, the Acting District Offictr of Ulu Langat proceeded inland, and gave out clothes, cheap jewellery, a couple of single barrel guns, aud 8120 iu cash to the Sakais of the Mukim as their share of the Durian Farm. The two headmen got the guns104 words
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58 1895-12-03 5 Ihk S laum Tin Mining Company, iu liquidation, met at Hongkong on the lfit.h instant. The liquidator announced tbe elose of the windiug-up, leaving a balance of J 472 in hand. The Inluuce was paid over to Ihe liquidator by the shareholder» in58 words
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Article864 1895-12-03 5 It is h gh time the British wife lurutd. r.»o long Las she sub jutted to defamation and distortion without so much as venturing to raise a protest, or eveu mildly remoiHilutiug with her assailant. Mr. G-ant AI leu, however, in his latest prououmement on tbe864 words
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1245 1895-12-03 5 News has reached this end of the world, says a Straits correspondent of a London financial paper, that the prospectus of a subsidiary company lias been issued hv the Straits Development Company, the new company to be styled the Cherubaug Gold Mining and1,245 words
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Article537 1895-12-03 5 (From Mr. Keyttr'i Report for October.) Thicks is little to record for Die past month. T visited the Kougkoi and Kenabui Districts whi*h, uow that the mines ait* cdosed, bear a desolate aspect. Some yeart ago, I vainly endeavoured to preveut tbe handing over of Malay padi del537 words
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Article93 1895-12-03 5 Under Authority War Office leter 53/S.S./1332, dated 22nd October 1895, the word Ghnrrien will be omitted from Para 39, Local Itcvillation*, the first two lines of which will be amended so as to real: Conveyance by jiurickshas is allowed for Wan ant Officers, NCO’s and men." '1 lie93 words
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Article45 1895-12-03 6 Til Kobe Chronicle learns that the Japanese Government intends to is*ue memorial stamp* of the value of two ten and fire ten in connection with the celebration of the victory over the Cbioese, to be held at the capital early next year.45 words
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Article58 1895-12-03 6 The Russian Government has decided to construct a water wav between the Baltic and Black Sets, which will extend from Rigs, a’ong the rivers Dwins, Berexina, •nd Dnieper, to Kherson, and will boeomt'l liil in tire rears, ut an estimated cost of .£20,000,006. The prof-osed waterway wiU58 words
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Article677 1895-12-03 6 M. Pierre Loti's forthcoming bcok on the Holy Lund, “*La Galilee." will be published fery shortly. t lleasts. Hodder A Stoughton arc about to publish Dr. Creegau's “Great Missionaries." with an introduction by Dr. F. E. Clark. Messrs. Longmaus A Co. have in the press “The Life and677 words
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Article66 1895-12-03 6 Ths Japanese Cabinet, at a meeting on the 9th inat., agreed to increase the standing army t» 250,000. It is said that plana are now beiug prepared for new war-veaaels to be built for Japan. Among them, there are four first-class battleships of 15,000 tons66 words
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Article69 1895-12-03 6 What may lie described as a novelty in acrobatic performances has been added to tbe list of entertaiments at the Aquarimn, Westminster. A girl, about sixteen years of age, is shot from a huge bow at one side of 'he buildiug, and, passing through a tirget in69 words
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Article711 1895-12-03 6 Theatrical artists are fond of assumed names. Kendal is Griinston. Brodrib is Irving, Hare is Fairs, Conway is Coulson, and Higgins became Montesquieu Bellew President Cleveland is a seat-holder in the Washington Church to which Dr. Taluiage has accepted a call. Dr. Taluiage is to receive no detiuite711 words
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Article13 1895-12-03 6 A Constitutional Crisis is avertod His Excellency lectures and yields.13 words
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Article38 1895-12-03 6 Nominations to till the vacancy in the Municipal Commission close to-dav. Mr. Shelfnrd has been proposed us Mr. Co-mo Paters in’s successor. Up to the time of going to pies*;, there wag uo other nomination-38 words
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Article59 1895-12-03 6 On the 21st Oct., while two Chinamen were looking at a Chinese marionette show in the market place, at* Kelantau, another Chinaman, armed with a kris, came up behind and atabbed both of them. The firat victim died early next morning the other is not expected to59 words
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Article109 1895-12-03 6 Ths police in Rangoon are endeavouring to suppress what is known as tbe Madras Slave Trade. The other dav. the police, at Rangoon, arresTod a man called Shaik John, for having procured a young girl he had with him for immoral purposes, in Negapatam. The man acknowledged109 words
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Article81 1895-12-03 6 A nxw process of manufacture has been commenced in tbe United States, and. if successful, will possibly be adopted else, where, namely the making of coconut butter from crude coconut oil from Cochin. The oil passes through two f recesses at the factory, and is afterwards churned with81 words
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Article61 1895-12-03 6 Hia Excellency Frederick has sworn to do bis duty according to law, and. how ever difficult or distasteful that duty may be made to him, he may not shirk that duty in order to avoid unpleasantness. Mr. Swettenham. Bravo. His Excellency! These sentiments do him credit.61 words
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Article76 1895-12-03 6 A kecks r Repoit from H. M. Consul at Hiogo and Osaka referral to ibe increase rf emi7r»tion under Governm nt supervision amongst the lower clashes in Japan, and stated that largo hatches of labourers continued to be despatched to Hawaii. A contract with tße Government of76 words
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Article312 1895-12-03 6 Mb. Hewktt has withdrawn his application for leave. The leave of absence granted to Captain H L. Talbot, Deputy Commissioner, Peialc Sikhs, has been extended, with half salary, for four weeks from the 30th October. Captain H. L. Tallx>t. «>t the Perak Sikbo. has decided to sever im312 words
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Article1070 1895-12-03 6 A VISIT TO THE STRAIW DEVKIA>PMKNT COMPANY 1 WOK KM Half au hour in a sawmill, in full working order, plays Ih-* eery mischief with one’* nerves. It will accomplish more than a Bmk Holiday ora Oolf Club dinner. A well-known artist in an old established periodical1,070 words
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Article775 1895-12-03 6 KOTKS 05 THE 8TKAITH TEAM At last the Committee of the Singapore Cricket Club have selected their team to represent tbe Straits against Ceylon, although it must seem curious to some that the final selection of the whole eleven has been decided on fourweeks before tbe iutended775 words
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Article68 1895-12-03 7 Major McCallum, who met with a serious accident yesterday and was removed to the G*uer*l Hospital, passed a fairlv good night and is, this uioruiug, much better. The muscles of the n»*ck and back are n« ccssarily much swollen, and are verr painful, but the patient’s condition i»68 words
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Article355 1895-12-03 7 (From our Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, li6th November. On Friday lust Mrs. Rodger opened a hospital ou the Pudoh Road. The institution will be entirely udder Cbiuese sup- rvisioo, and is specially d* sigued fo the reception of destitute Chinese. The Captain China and the loading towkaya, who w«re355 words
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Article1283 1895-12-03 7 Fuor M. Paderewski'. We rend that ail ••nterpris ug New York tradesman has advertised a portrait of M. I aderewski, with a *'hrvsaitt!iooiuui head of hair, while underneath are printed the words Cse Dr. Baldy McGlurk's Hair T« nic.” Mr. Cecil Rhodes, the most interesting man in 11,283 words
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Article74 1895-12-03 7 At Bangkok, on the 19th instant, some 6shenuen caine upon a float in the harbour. They hauled up the striug attached to the float' and got two sacks containing 179 tins of opium, which they hauded over to the Customs inspector. The next day, two more bags,74 words
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Article3748 1895-12-03 7 THE HUDUET FANNED. A special meeting of the M unicip&l Commission was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. Gentle presided, aud there were also preseut; Col. Peuuefatber, Messrs. Naosoo, Paterson, Moyer, and Moses. The Fhksident said he bad three letters to lay on the table, being the correspondence that bad3,748 words
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Article81 1895-12-03 8 Jf. M. S. Undaunted arrived from Hongkong this morning. The directois of the Pengeraug Estate refuse to have their remuneration increased. 27,400 piculs of white rice were exported from Baugkok to Singtpore in August last. Report has it tint the Penang Civil Service will entertain tbe Resident81 words
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Article33 1895-12-03 8 The G riuan steamer Denteroa has had to r turn to Bangkok from a coast port, owiug to a collision with a lighter. She will have to repair tie! ore proceeding further.33 words
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Article28 1895-12-03 8 Admiral Buller dined last night at Go7erumeut House. He leaves to-morrow in the dejpatch boat Alacrity for Saudakan, and will probably spend sometime iu North Borneo.28 words
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Article38 1895-12-03 8 At the meeting of the Perak Council ot Stat**, held on the 2nd iust., the Actiug Resident showed the Council a s|icciineu of the new fetrails aud Native States Note to be issued by the Government.38 words
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Article53 1895-12-03 8 Up to the hou I c **sii g the uouiinulh' v '"0 I he Rochore Ward, the only p.q. h u n waB that nominating Mr. l i„. So. i o d. who, ou obumiiig the n*;es-arr twenty votes on the 6th prox, will b* du'y eheted53 words
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Article43 1895-12-03 8 At T*lok B atii, iu Perak, there ri a coconut tree with seven brunches. The wind has lately oroken off four of th‘in so that there remain three ouly, but tire t ee is very healthy snd full of fruit.43 words
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Article44 1895-12-03 8 On Monday last, the a< soon of the Hong Long L*g slutivc Council was to be op *n-d by tbe Governor, who, it was uudersto ai in laying tire Estimates for 1896, would review the condition and prospects of the colony.44 words
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Article38 1895-12-03 8 The paddy around Bangkok is reported to be suffering from want of water. The general complaint is that the uuripeued grain has need of much more moisture than it seems likely to obtain under present conditions.38 words
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Article37 1895-12-03 8 The Siam Free Press mentions th-; departure from Baugksk.on the 20th inst., of a Directing Engineer, two assistants, and some two hundred coolies for the Watana Gold Mines, now worked by a French Syndicate.37 words
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Article43 1895-12-03 8 The German ships, which were at Amoy the other day, and whose movements gave rise to various reports, have now dispersed, The Irei.e is now ia Hongkong, the Cormo ran has gone to Foochow, and the Prinzess Wilhelm to Shanghai.43 words
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Article41 1895-12-03 8 It is understood that the Hokkien and Cantonese portion of the Chiuesj community of Penang have already subscribed close on 51*2.000 towards the fund forrepairing and enlarging the Penang Free School, and further subscriptions are coming in.41 words
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Article55 1895-12-03 8 On the sth instant, two Chinese ccolies were hauled at Kudat, in British North Borneo; these with two others bad been sentenc'd to death for the brutal inutder of a tiudal on au estate. The capital ren tence in th%Aase of two of tbe criminal* had beeu55 words
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Article57 1895-12-03 8 Yesterday, before Ciptniu Craufurd, Master Attendant, niue tinmen of the s s Atjapanthus we e fined tweive days’ piy for reluming duty. One of the unn, wh jK'rsisted iu bis disobedi* no; of orders, was brought up at the Shipping Ofti e, this morniovf. and scut to gaof57 words
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Article64 1895-12-03 8 The Singaj»ore;aud Selangor Turf Clubs, so the Bangkok Times is mtormeJ, are taking deep interest in tbe proposed urgants it ion of horse raciug in Baugkok. St*veral enquiries have lieeu made of late as to what is beiug done by owners who are ready to contribute to64 words
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Article73 1895-12-03 8 Last night, there was a very pleasant concert at the Tangluv Club. The ladies who sang weie Mrs. Salzmunn and Mrs Herrings, aud among the gentlemen wh > sang w**r“ no less tbao six Naval Offi eis. There was also Mr. Batty, hiuiHelf a tower of strength;73 words
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Article210 1895-12-03 8 At Baugkok, so the Siam Free Pres* alleges, employers of Chiu* se skiiled laboui raise lou 1 complaint of the difficulty ot getting bauds. There appears to be a heavy demaud for skilled carpenters, an n remarkable d* arth of labouiers. Employ era have come to210 words
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Article305 1895-12-03 8 Euroj e«iLB. —British North Borneo Herald, 16th Nov. O.v the Byte river, for coffee plautiug purpose* 100 acres have been sold at $4 an acre with 20 cents per acre per annum reut, aud. it is leported, that 200 more are also being neg< ciatedEuroj e«iLB.—British North Borneo Herald, 16th Nov. - 305 words
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Article689 1895-12-03 8 The ioilowing yarn is tukeu from our comic Yokohama contemporary, the Boa of Curios, of the 9ih iusiant: Those who know Doctor Thomas, the genial surgeou of H.M.S. Porpoise, which has ju>t re turned troui B bring Sea. hunting scaling s.-lioouers, wnl know lie tan take689 words
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Article1110 1895-12-03 8 IT WILL > OOLf IKBTBAD OB CRICKBT. Yesterday set (be fatal seal upon the projected Christina* cricket carnival in Singapore. To the intense disappointment of all the lovers of the game here, a telegram was received yesterday afternoon from the Secretary of the Colombo Cricket Club, mtimatiog1,110 words
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Article207 1895-12-03 8 The .following interesting note* on cricket and golt are contributed to the China Mail by a correspondent:— It is to lie regretted that Hougkong i, unabU to avail itself of the invitation from Singapore to take part iu the Christina* cricket festival. The members of207 words
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Article212 1895-12-03 8 ALL roMMITTKK Thl Bangkok Tnnct pnhiisbc* a letter tp»ui a Siamese ioi respondent, complaining that th»* Legislative Council of Sian has done harily anything of note, though -l»*veu months have elapsed since it m started. Oue often reads in the Official Outfttei- f sub-commit tees for212 words
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Article265 1895-12-03 8 >ll itauuui -China Mail The river steamer Kut Wo, built ou tbe Clyde for tbe Iudo-China Company's Yaogtse trade, arrived at Hongkong on tbe 21st inst., alter a wonderfully lucky voyage. It is at all times palpably uncertain how a river boat may>ll itauuui -China Mail - 265 words
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Article1255 1895-12-03 9 annual general meeting. The ordinary general meeting of the above Company was held at the Exchauge Roc'in*. to-day. .The Hon. G. 8. Murray presided aud there were also present: Messrs. Ifetilrv. Hutfou, Adams, J. Nausou, bain, Dutuiar, Eekardt, and A. J. Gin u, (Secretary). Tbe ui.nuLes1,255 words
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Article258 1895-12-03 9 Burn and Co., Ltd., who carry on pottery works at Kaneegunge and Jubbulpore m India, have brouglit out an illustrated ca'alogue of th* ir wares. The ca*al gue is also a price list of the sanitary, arebitecturil. and decor itive material < the firm is258 words
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Article274 1895-12-03 9 Fit Bangkok.) London, November. The Ashaiitee envoys, who have been in England for some time pas\ have accepted the terms of the English ultimatum to the King of Coomaaaie. ft* r. Chamberlain, however. doubts the validity of th**ir credentials, and is sending them to Coomassie with the British274 words
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Article2823 1895-12-03 9 This delightful volume contains the letters addressed by Robert Louis 8‘evenson, during hit four years 1 exde in Samoa, to Mr. S duey Colvin, who during those /etrs wus not only his intimate f iend but li*s couti lwnt,critic, and, if the term may be used wi'2,823 words
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Article459 1895-12-03 9 Mrs. Langtry has just taken to cycling, and describes it as a most exhilarating exorcise.” She has been telling a Birmingham interviewer that she is cpiite charmed with it. I wear a short skirt, Mrs. Langtry remarked when spoken to on the subject of dross. “It reaches to459 words
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Article65 1895-12-03 10 This is S*. Andrew's day. A* Chinawoman last ni/bt poisoned herself because her husband ttu suffering from consumption and she hared that be would d e betuie l er. Thk S khs who hul in the Bin K kok Po i.s are piid title* u tieils a65 words
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Article22 1895-12-03 10 The Russian transport Yaroslavl arrived this morning from Vlediv..-stock with 5 passengers, 35 steerage passengers, and 372 troops on board.22 words
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Article676 1895-12-03 10 ACHRBN jrrAIBS a TAPIOCA MILL. PEARL SHELLING. CELEBES. ARMS SMUOOLINU. {Translated from various Newspapers.) The Home Govern aunt have decided against making any great change in the policy hitherto pursued in Ache n—that of gradual progress through taking advantage of dissensions among the Achinese. A slight change is,676 words
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Article1749 1895-12-03 10 1 kstbkm Mr. Shelford. He has sutticient sense of humour to know that he is neither so brilliant an orator nor so eminent a man of affairs as his more enthusiastic admirers l>e)ieve. Yet, he is the best nnofficial public man in Malaya. The business of Legislative1,749 words
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Article692 1895-12-03 10 AFFAIRS IN MINDANAO. COFFEE PROSPECTS FCTKOLEIM COMPANY The Cumereio of the sth November contains advices from Mindanao to the effect that rain? weather had frustrattd a grand display fixed for the 28ih October, or several Sultan* and numerous Datus from among the hitherto rebel Malayau Mahomedans tenderu g692 words
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Article4238 1895-12-03 10 l By Hub'll Clifford, receutly i lrf Resident of Pahang, now on laave lu riKHT ARTICLE THE EAST COAST. Th« oharnj«<l «un»*t HnreiM low adowu In the l td We»>t through in<»uhL.iari.fi VVu- MN, n far tak.o*t, aud th. y.l I w ,b *U. B»>r>l*r tl with4,238 words
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Article59 1895-12-03 11 An a steam launch was paining St. John’s Island this morning a China mm was observed swimming iu the water. H** was picked up and said that a tovijkun g •>n which he an<l five others were employed had suddenly sunk iu the vicinity. There s, as59 words
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Article54 1895-12-03 11 Specified i»ort rules, iu force at Penang, under the Harbours Ordinance of 1872, are made applicable to the Dindings. L m Loh, an inhabitant of Singapore, has been naturalised. i*li© Queeu’s Exequatur has Wen issued, mp -wering Don Luis Villar v Peralta to act as Vice-Consul54 words
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Article78 1895-12-03 11 Towkay Yap Kwan Seng, the Captain China of Selangor, has rec ently given to the Yung Shin Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, a substantial building worth #3,500. The hospital originated in a charitable institution founded in 1882, inaiulv through the instrumentality of Captaiu YapKwauScng, and was maintained for78 words
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Article87 1895-12-03 11 SECOND UHT OF SUBSCRIBERS Amounts already acknowledged f550 Messrs. Meyer Brothers .V) E. Nathan. Esq. 50 Messrs. S. Manaaseh A Co. 50 Gruuberg Brothers 25 N. N. J. Ezra Co. 50 Giltillan, Wood A Co lot) Futtfarcken A Co 50 nouymous, P. 6. 50 Messrs Briiikmaiin87 words
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Article129 1895-12-03 11 The Collector of Lower Perak, last October, landed at Pasir Panjang Laut and went to see the old beaches and deposits of shells there. There are no less than seVeu old beaches, counting in from the present shore with swamps in between. From time to time129 words
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Article1364 1895-12-03 11 VJIC REASON* WHY TUI BNOUSH LANUUAOB SHOULD IB TAUOHT TO THB CHINESE. At the Prinsep Street Chapel, last night, the Roy. Archibald Lamont, u. a., delivered a lecture on The Teaching of English to Chinese Boys in the Straits,” to a fairly laigu audience. Mr. Song Ong1,364 words
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Article139 1895-12-03 12 MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER. Mk Eabee on Siturday w ui the*Bepoy Lines monthly medal. .Major McCollum’s h**i!tti eo ittnues to improve; but h is still in bosp tal. The Governor’s departure for the Na'Be States is posipoued souiew! at indefinitely. It is alleged that the lixtu Gajah Club has Wen suing139 words
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Article32 1895-12-03 12 i'rtK three Chinese, who were fined $2,000 e.i h. at Penang, the other day, for carrying on Wuiseug lot erv, are said to have tet t in notices of appeal.32 words
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Article29 1895-12-03 12 Mr. Scott succeeds Mr. Anderson tn the Tsnjong Pagar Board, and now fills the office of chairman, resigned, iu Mr. Scott’s favour, by Mr. Finlay son.29 words
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Article27 1895-12-03 12 THE ALINE.” This afternoon, Messrs. McAlister Co. offc-ed for sal*' by auction the Sarawak steam yacht, Alin*. The highest bid was $15,000. The reserve price was 120,000.27 words
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Article36 1895-12-03 12 Mu MacLe'Jnan, assistant utaoag* r of ti e H 'gs|mre Branch of the Hongkong am 1 .Shanghai Btuk, goes home on lsave by a. h. T-trr Head i< -morrow. Mr. Adams Culrutn replaces him.36 words
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Article42 1895-12-03 12 l>a. F. U. Quinn, who was formerly in tb Jobore service, and who proceeded to Edinburgh in April last, has been successful iu obtaining the L.R.C.P, and 8. of Edinburgh. He is now trying for the Fadiaa Medical Service.42 words
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Article47 1895-12-03 12 The appointment of the nurse matron at tbeGoneral Hospital, at Kuala Lumpur, is now filled by M rs. Abrams, a trained nurse from Singapore. Mrs. Strugnell, Mrs. Abrams's nuti'er, also a well-kuowu uune iu Singapore, has established hers-df as such at Kuala Lumpur.47 words
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Article59 1895-12-03 12 Thk questiou of the better administration of charitable aud religious Trusts, on which a Commission reported so far back as 1890, is now reported to be engaging thi attention of Government, aud a bill drafted by the thou Attorney-General, Mr Bonser, on the subject is said to have59 words
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Article73 1895-12-03 12 On the 20th instant, the Selangor Kill Assoc atiou unanimously passed u motion by Dr. Travers to the effect that the Associa ion* should adopt a clos-* season for lifie sliootiug. The mover was of opinion dial if all mate lies and coin pel itn w. r»73 words
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Article99 1895-12-03 12 MONTHLY M LIU L. SAT C K DAY. 30TH MITE If BEK. Earle, T. E. 4t> 45 71 8 83 ilo gsn. Major 45 42 8 2 85 Stringer, C. 54 48 102 lt» 8t* Napi**r. W. J. 58 48 lOo 18 88 Jones, J. O.99 words
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Article80 1895-12-03 12 CAPTURE OF A GANG or OurNTF.RFElTERA. 1 in: Netherlands Ind'a Government has ►uccee led in laving h inds on th* baud who h.tve. forth* list three or four years, b. eu i-ouo'erfeitiug not*-s of tbe Java If*nk nt arge amount, rtz., 1.000and 500 guilders. The duet80 words
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Article85 1895-12-03 12 The Bangkok Time* alleges that tlm Chintse Bri tsh subjects, who carry ou the i 4 udu«ss of spirit dealers in Siam. complain of their being placed, contraiy to Treaty, ujon an unequal footing «i»h spirit dealers mij*r Siaun.B** juri -diction. They allege that it85 words
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Article140 1895-12-03 12 In the Malacca Municipal Progress Report for October, it is stated that at the meeting of the Commissioners held on the 24 hot the month, they considered the question of building an incinerator for the destruction of night-soil; one used at Adiballa in India seeming to meet140 words
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242 1895-12-03 12 AN AUSTRIAN GIFT. Dr. Luermg ol the Methodist Mishioi. litre has just leturued from a vi.*it to Europe, during which he delivered tectur- s on Singapore at Vienna. During his s'av at Vienna, s tbe missionary, Ihe follow* ing iucideut occurred:— in one of my242 words
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Article93 1895-12-03 12 TIE GOVERNORS DEPARTURE DEFERRED The m i tiug of the Legislative Council held ths afternoon only occupied a few in mutes the majority of the bills being still before Select Committees. Tbe Governor aunounc d that he would defer bis departure for a wtek iuDrdcr to allow of93 words
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Article73 1895-12-03 12 PRIZE APPOINTMENTS. At to-day’s Legislative Council meeting, there was laid on the table, a report of a Committee ou prize appointments to th** Government Clerical Stuff. Ybe Committee recommended that six prize appoiufmeuts, besides the two now available, should be reserved for deserving cltrks, an 1 that73 words
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Article101 1895-12-03 12 EXCHANGE l i.UCEN'SAl U»X AND INCREASED SALARIES REFUSED. A Report ot a Committee appointed to consider a memorial from Sub>» d uate officers in the Government S-. rviie for exchange c->mpens it iou r nse iu silary was laid to-day on th.* Council table. The committee reommeud101 words
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Article230 1895-12-03 12 A civil servant, playing at the Race Course, was reported iu the Straits limes as having made a heuoui-nal drive. V s ons of this drive tlojted before his diliriuus braiu during a recent attack of fever, aud he was heard tuuttenug to hiiuselt as follows Standing230 words
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Article274 1895-12-03 12 TOWER OF THE SECRET SOCIETIES AU»U‘ •be middle < f !ost. nioLtti, much ill-ue ing iia<> shewn iiiodf between lL** Chinese of t o Gh" Hok and Dhee Ilin ‘adi n* in Bangkok. Lots ol life and const iut fighti* ghid b eu the result. Ou274 words
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Article494 1895-12-03 12 (Ki<» liungoon.) London, I7tk November. la additiou to th** indemnity j*aid to rest Britain, the t ongo Stale ha* promied to restore the property of Mr. Hok<*s and to try Capt. Lotliaire by a competent tribunal. *1 ho Lancashire Conservative Workmen’s Federation held a meeting at Manchester last494 words
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359 1895-12-03 12 Ik spite of ita 14 years of existence to-day—the Royal Charter bears the date of Ist November, 1881—the British North Borneo Company is doing so little good for itself and its shareholders, that the market quotation for both classes of shares359 words
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Article361 1895-12-03 12 ~P*r>\k PioHftr. Uw«a Perak ba. contributed 'u,,,,, the general revenue for the first ten month of the year a sum of $5,702, which exceed! the estimate by $3,929. oe <1, General Jones-Vaughan is expected P* rak on or about the 6th Decern Ur an S will stay for~P*r>\k PioHftr. - 361 words
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Article540 1895-12-03 12 (From vur Corretpundrut.) A uaU 1 Piloh, Xortmler. W 1 are having heavy rains with cold blasts of wind all day long. There has been no sun for the past five days, and the Muar Kiv. r bus riseu six bet uunug the week. >1 r. ft540 words
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1835 1895-12-03 13 CHINESE DOCTORS AND CHINESE MEDICINE. UK ROlMiKR OK THK PKOBAHI.K KKSULT* OP TMK EXPERIMENT ON Friday. the 22ud Nov‘inlet, the •f.ui.jr bhiu Hospital, Kuala Luiupur. was declared df***u wi'h due «eretnouy. There w ,s a large an t r**pre c.ta'ive g*th ring *t the1,835 words
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Article1634 1895-12-03 13 (In advance of to-morrows mail.) London, 2nd November. F ield Marshal Lord Wolsoley lias issued hid finit general order. He states that he intend* to encourage an unceasing advance in warlike appliance* and speaks iu terms of praise of •he ready loyality shown by all ranks of1,634 words
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Article1577 1895-12-03 13 NOVEMBER, 25tm. present. f Bik Charles Bullkn Hugh Mit* u lu H.E. Major-General H T. Jones-Vaughan c.ft. Ron. J. A. 8 wet ten ham, Co’onial Secretary. Hon. W. R. Collyer, Attorney-General. Hon. J K. Bireli, Acting Colonial 'lreisnrer Lion. E. C. Hill, Acting Resident < onaeillor of Malacca.1,577 words
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Article47 1895-12-03 14 At Bangkok, people live in dread of Cbimae secret societies. Report has it bat, every night, gangs of memlters, vary*B from 50 to 200 strong, are to be seen roaming about with weapons, and anybody that falls into their bands is immediately killed. 347 words
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Article43 1895-12-03 14 Tas summary ot the Burma rice crop pjospe la, th s j ear, says the total area cultivated is 5,000,100 seres, an increase ye if. On the whole, the crop prospects ar* eit retrely favourable in almost all districts.43 words
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Article228 1895-12-03 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE "STRAITS TIMES Sir, —Now t hat Mr. Shelford has returned to the Colony, it must be the popular desire that be should resume his scat in the Legislative Council, where he has done such good work iu the past. As228 words
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Article192 1895-12-03 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THF. 1 STRAITS TIMES Sir. —It is very much to be regret*d that I his sort of weather as we have had during the last two weeks should have been referred for tbe visit of toe fitgship of the China Squadron. However, if192 words
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Article442 1895-12-03 14 ARRIVALS. Per r. A O. s a. Mirzapore from Hongkong :—Lieut. R. H. L. Hicj. From Yokohama:— Misa Hardman, and Miss Doran. Per s. s. Hye Leony from Telnk Aiuon Mes rs. G. M Van Theck. C. Lovie, and J. Po r Kga. Pm s. s. Wiiiy Sang442 words
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Article207 1895-12-03 14 Under this heading the following abbrevi-. lions are ueeJ:—str. —steamer sh.—ship. b q —barque; Brit— British; U. S.—United States Fr. —Freuch; Ger.—German Dnt.— Dutch; Joh.—Johore; Ac., Q.e..—Genera' cargo d. p.—deck passengers tain; T. P. W.—Taujong Pagar Wharf i P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Doek; B. W.—Borneo Wharf; J.207 words
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Article1219 1895-12-03 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Staliifra Brit. «<r. 1,156 tons, Cspt. Derby. :v*th Nov. Fr an Hongkong, 24th Nov. G.e., A 45b d p. W. Mansfield A Co. For Ssiiis'sng, t -morrow —W. Van Corn*. Dnt. str. 672 tons, Capt. Smit*. 3 th X«jv. Fro« Padsng, 20th Nov.1,219 words
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Article226 1895-12-03 14 Name. Pert, and Date of Btiling London. Glamorganshire, Oct. 31 Gleueelc. LITfRPOOI St. Francis, Ju’i® 25; Macduff. Sept. 30; P. de Satrustegni. Oct. 25; Achilles. due Dec. 1 Titan bee. 8 Orestes, D*“C 9: Anciiiscs, Dee. 26; Glasgow. Temer. Oct. 8; Ningchow. Burntisland. Clio, Oct. 25; Amsterdam. Sumatra,226 words
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Article902 1895-12-03 15 t lao 5 N»»«. To«. Ct «»m Tor Hnt »tr. «8 Taylor Bason Nov 23 Hook San ACo 26 Libl i Dut X l 5B« V o? erHCm n W r toW sov5 ov ltfW M»rwf.viaVo«. -i; fig* &sujirsi* 0 5 SSTi*. ::58 Sssf ;sr E°: sissftfc •26 Oil*.902 words
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Article421 1895-12-03 15 Wf FtAoARi- Caftam. De»tsaTio4. Brit.xtr. Smith Bangkoi 38 J: 0 Andernm leg I 26 < nihil T*vlor Kagan via port* 38 unitor Nacwlah M ur 26 r ..ri i anf )(r r bitumen Klang via ports 36 Arnhem Cameron Klang via port* ‘.'li JtJno n „t*. r l> uni421 words
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Article195 1895-12-03 15 HAM8KD SIJNDA STHAIT8 OR ARRIVED Foii UKiihHS. I IKa* I Date i 7. Date, and 8HU*’* Nam*. Commandek. or Phom Wh*.o Di«riM«Tiu< M Hu*. SAItINO. MthKH. Nov 30 Ned. bq. Amsterdam Do Yong Aug 8 LomImi ata 30 Nwl.liq. Nil D perandum Mulder Iuly 2< Rotterdam Uut.ivi n kO|Ne*l195 words
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Advertisement903 1895-12-03 14 ONLY FOUR TO MAN THE DtAB. dear Wlmn you come to tlmA, it how closely related things nr« w thimr brine* mt another. T,l,u. a in thing bring* up another. Idoss of on a string, aren’t they i A letter I have just bom reading remember what- hap|ieued to me903 words
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Advertisement36 1895-12-03 15 J. A. D. PEREIRA. Horticulturist and Florist. Collector and Exporter ok Orcwds Orders for Bouquet Sprays, Ac.. Ac. Carefully and promptly executed. Cheapest House in the Trade. NURSERY. OXLEY ROAD. •X. Address 26-18, Orchard Road, Tanglin.36 words
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