The Straits Budget, 10 December 1895
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section125 1895-12-10 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and eoang, roug out all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines,125 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 10TH DECEMBER.
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Article16 1895-12-10 1 Os the rttli iu-tiiiit. af Chancery Houv. the wife of Max PUfTFARCKKN. of a SOU16 words
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Article473 1895-12-10 1 tDI TO RIALS. German ttoridist* ‘1 he China Dinner. The Lepers’ Bill. The Su.tau’s Folly. Debtor and Creditor The Snltan* Obstinacy. Local. The G •verument and rhe Clerks Exchange Co upen*a»ion and Salary Inc e»sO Raffle* Girls’ Scb.K)’. ferriage .»f Mies Way and Lieut. L**ich The Christmas473 words
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Article501 1895-12-10 1 Singapore, 10th De ember, I8t*s t’lMMUICFL iiM:»i»ir»r. 8 ti.Iii do Cube No. 1..,, 1200. (to do No. 2 10.00 Copra Bali 5.55. do PontLanak 5.20 Pepper Black, seller* (a 9.87^. Sago Flour, Sarawak 2.70. do Brunei 2.50. Pearl Sago, 3.40 Coffee Bali. 40.0< Coffee Liberian, No. I501 words
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Article421 1895-12-10 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leave* l>y the P. &O. S. S. Khedive. The F. O. S. S. k'unar-l-Wnd with the mail from Europe of the l.itli November arrived to-day. The mail for Europe uex week is tixed for the M. M. s. s. Yu421 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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Article37 1895-12-10 1 London, Jrd*Dec. Ten thousand more Spanish troops are under ordets to proceed to Cuba, next January. SOCIALISM IN GERMANY. The Government has ordered the dissolution of all tbe Social Democratic organisations at Berlin.37 words
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Article85 1895-12-10 1 London, tih December. FOREION RELATIONS FRIENDLY. Tbe German Reichstag lias been opened for the session by the Emperor, who, in the course if his speech, said that the foreign relations of the Empire continued of u friendly character. The efforts ol Germany, in conjunction with Russii and Fran**,85 words
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Article36 1895-12-10 1 NO HEROIC MEASURES NEEDED President Cleveland’s message to Congress states that the country does not require any heroic financial treatment, and he deprecates thy free coinage of silver as being merely bimetallism in disguise.36 words
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Article68 1895-12-10 1 A RETURN DEMANDED Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colouies, has sent a despatch to the Colonial Governors requesting a minute ou the returns of foreign imports which have displaced or are displacing British goods, with the causes thereof; also a return of colonial products suitable68 words
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Article119 1895-12-10 1 HIM APPRAL TO FOUR POWERS THE POWERS FIRM Tbe Sultau lias appealed iu vaio to Russia, Austria, France, aud Germany not to press tbe demand of the Powers for additional foreign embassy guardsbips to be stationed at Constantinople. Prince Lobanoff, the Russian Foreign Minister, undertook, ou receiving119 words
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Article99 1895-12-10 1 TM POWERS LOUR PATTF VCP SUSPICION AND PEAR The Ambassadors at Constantinople have ugain addressed the Turkish Government ou the question of the additional guard* ships required to protect the Embassies there. The Ambassadors are reported to be strongly of opinion that further delay ou the part99 words
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Article56 1895-12-10 1 London, 7th December The action of Said Pasba, in seeking refuge at the British Embassv ou being ordered bv the Sultan to reside in the Palace, has aroused intense sensation at Constantinople. The Sultan sent Ministers to Said Pasha to induce him to leave the Embassy, but56 words
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Article92 1895-12-10 1 S. S. GORSEDD.” London. iHh December. The steamer Goreedd has arrived at Port Townsend, (Puget Sound U. S. A.) seven weeks overdue from Singapore. [This telegram seems rather silly. The Gorsedd is conmiatid.'d hy Captain Mc-ii and is of 2,450 toos burden. She arrived at Sinirapore in September witli coals92 words
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Article39 1895-12-10 1 MURK >‘RKMMI r KE. The Embassies at Constantinople have been instructed to iusist upon the Sultan consenting to an iucre&se in the uumber of foreign guurdahips at that city. Further action by the Powers is imminent.39 words
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Article13 1895-12-10 1 A select battalion, including Prince Batteiiberg, has embarked for Ashautee.13 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article338 1895-12-10 1 (Straits Timet, ird J>ece tuber.) Socialism iu Germany, despite dissensions among its supporters, shews a front formidable enough to disquiet the Government. At the Sedan festivities in September, the Emperor William felt the sharpness of the Socialist thorn, and his pain found public expressiou. The Emperor’s writhing rejoiced(Straits Timet, ird J>ece tuber.) - 338 words
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Article458 1895-12-10 2 (Straitt Timet, 4th December.) Hie annual dinner of the China Association, last month, at London, was remarkable for the stress laid by varioiis}*eakers on the need for stronger British policy in China. Admiral Fremantle claimed credit for the fact that, during his command on the China station,(Straitt Timet, 4th December.) - 458 words
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Article502 1895-12-10 2 (Straits Times, tih December.) The Government seek, by Ordinance, to cast upon the Municipalities charge over lepers in town, and the Penang Board are ready to bear the additiona 1 burden, but the Singapore Board objects. The proposal gave rise to some discussion at yesterday's Municipal meeting,(Straits Times, tih December.) - 502 words
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Article472 1895-12-10 2 (Straits Time*, Hth Decemlter.) The patience of the Powers with the obstinate Sultan now almost reaches breaking point, and the ambassadors at Constantinople have sent that suspicious monarch one more warning. They consider that the Sultan has been allowed time enough to think over the consequences of(Straits Time*, Hth Decemlter.) - 472 words
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Article253 1895-12-10 2 (St raits Timet. ?th December.) It is uncertain whether, as an abstract matter of morals aud of expediency, the State should or should uot help a creditor to recover money from a debtor. The tendency of mcslern ways has been to ileleat the creditor, who originally was(St raits Timet. ?th December.) - 253 words
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Article492 1895-12-10 2 Strmil* Timet, Uth December.) I HE Sultan persists in lolly and turns a deaf ear to his best triends. As an explanation ot his obstinacy, it is intended that yielding on the guard-hips issue would imperil the Sultan's hold on the Mahominedan portion of the population, from(Strmil* Timet, Uth December.) - 492 words
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Article400 1895-12-10 2 (From >>nr ('orretpoudwnt.) K ualti Pilah, ath Dtc. The deco ratio us on account of tne approaching visit the Governor have already commenced. The Negri Sembilan Syudicute are sending another coosigumeut of two hundred piculs of tin ore trorn their miues at Betmgaud Pyah Dalarn. Mr. Tee Kuan400 words
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Article196 1895-12-10 2 The Malawi* NieuuttbiaH in id formed tin* arbitrator's decision iu the Co*i* £*1 Packet case is anxiously awai ed ia tfi* Moluccas where the trouble with Captain Carpenter of that vessel arose in 1888 ahfh a trader at Amirovna lodged a con! p amt against hiss. It is196 words
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Article633 1895-12-10 2 Unl>ek the title of The Father ut tb t Forest and Otder Foetus” (John Li n#, Mr. William Watson issues yet another of bis slender, jet not unwelcome, volume. He given us here only about sixty *mu\\ page, of largely-printed verae: yet small i D633 words
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Article31 1895-12-10 2 V 9 The average amount of Iwwk nott* circulation for Octolier at Singapore we Chartered Bank $1,499,820 and Hong 0 Biuk $2,694,442. The specie in reeen amounted respectively to $500,000 $1,000,000.31 words
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Article425 1895-12-10 3 The Japauesi Diet is to meet on the fStb DceemU-r. With the Governor a little of cbi dreu A long way. The Governor itar ially approve* the «.(Jiug of novels. The new ttickuier*” liue t* the Exst will carry both cargo and passeugeis. Mail advices from Hongkong425 words
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Article41 1895-12-10 3 (T-1 '-grant /mm Ranh dated 3rd December 1893.) Kough cleaning up of Battery yielded mOU oz. Amalgam, estimated quantity •>l stone crushed being 1,400 tons. Prosremain unchanged. Equal to Hourly 00J ounces of gold—say. ’■ougHv *>, dwts. to the tou.](T-1'-grant /mm Ranh dated 3rd December 1893.) - 41 words
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Article40 1895-12-10 3 Ihe tailoring department of Messrs, hatz Bros’ premises is something like a metropolitan shop just now. A cheap France sale, to make room for a new is attracting large crowds. There some wonderfullv cheip bargains "fieri ng40 words
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Article45 1895-12-10 3 I he Tientsin correspondent of the f^ cur H writes that Li Hung-chaug is aily becomiug more powerful with the •nperor, from his being supported in all 18 F^ ns by the Russian, German, French, nited States Ministers, as well as by Japanese Envov.45 words
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Article61 1895-12-10 3 ."Jexican dollars, says tbe Hongkong th i’ 7 /v **re ripidly disappciring from Meal curr *ney. In an ordinary collec|j|,u 161 dollars in silver made by a PlJ i may be taken as a fair saraf(»i i nuai l )er of the different coins was j.. la,61 words
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Article51 1895-12-10 3 At tbe ordinary Muuidpil meeting, nled to be held to-morrow, tin) Agenda 4uelu4e*Applications for the post of Municipal Eugiueer; R *j>ort by the Health Oflioer on th'L«|»-n’ Bill and tte|»ort* by the Eugi-.ter and Mr. MacUn-n on Messrs. Kim Q uit's Isuildings m Kliug She *t aud Bonham51 words
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Article62 1895-12-10 3 Ihe Japanese Government is to introduce a bill for the extension of navigation in the next session of the Diet. Tbe Au'liorities have decided to entrust the work to the Nippon Yuseu Kaisha by granting increased subsidies to the company. The amount of 'subsidy to be granted on62 words
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Article68 1895-12-10 3 It is reported from Wuchang, ssvs tbe N. C. Daily Am, that a certain Szechueu syndicate has obtaiued the consent of the high authorities of Szechueu aud Hupeh to work the (letroleum deposits iu those two province*,and that the head of the syndicate is a man uarned68 words
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Article77 1895-12-10 3 Three different projects are being debated iu regard to the construction of D.tcks at Kot»e. Oje is promoted bv tbe M.tsu Bisht Company at Oaohama, the dim usions en tiding vessels of o/er 7,000 toue to lie receded. Another dock is contemplated. by some residents of Osaka77 words
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Article82 1895-12-10 3 It is stated that a resolution has been arrived at to withdraw all the Japanese soldiers guardiog the omtnissarv lin**s iu Cor.u, with tbe exception of two companies iu Seoul au i oue company each at Gensan aud Fusau, and that over two bhodred gi n<larm**s82 words
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Article87 1895-12-10 3 Telegrams hav e to-day been despatched to the several uative states enquiring whether cricket 'earns are to be exacted at Christmas. There i* a possibility thit one or tW may come iu which cute some good cricket may be expected. As regards the day’s raciug th *re87 words
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Article99 1895-12-10 3 A few months ago, a Geiuiiu mission statiou near Swatow was attacked aud looted by rebels, but the missionaries escaped. As soon as the outrage became known, German cruisers were despatched -o Swatow, tbe German Government and the Germau officials iu C’biua set to work in a99 words
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87 1895-12-10 3 The advantages of Hongkong and Shanghai as manufacturing centres engages the attention of the Daily Preee, which finds that Shanghai commands preference. At Hongkong, labour is dearer, official routiue hampers euterprise.and there is the risk of a Factory Ordinance the moment manufacturiug enterprise87 words
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Article137 1895-12-10 3 UI lilt t incident came up to Shanghai.— North China Daily On the afternoon of the 22nd Nov., the Hector, iuward liound from Japan, collided with the P. A 0. s.s. Rohilla at anchor at Woosung. It appears that the incoming vessel took a sheer audUI lilt t incident came up to Shanghai.—North China Daily - 137 words
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186 1895-12-10 3 This afternoon, an exteedinglv fashionable wedding was solemnised at St Andrew's Cathedral; the c* nt meting parti*s being Mis* Florence Edith Victoria VV.iv, daughter of Col. Way, of the sth Fudiiei’s, and Lieut. H. E. B. L*h> h of ihc* same regiment. Tue186 words
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Article111 1895-12-10 3 H. M. S. Caroline was to leave Shanghai for Nagasaki, proceeding tbeuce to Foochow, Amoy, aud home via Hongkoug. The Pique was expect* d at Sbaughui, bringing men for some of the ships. After her arrival at Woosung the Rainbungoes to Chemulpo, relieving the Edgar, which proceeds to111 words
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Article139 1895-12-10 3 At the date of list advices from Hong. Long, two daring cases of burglary u jder arms bad attracted public attention. The first care occurred ou thel8 h Nov., when thne Chinamen armed with revolvers eutered 106, Praya West, and by coveriug the inmates with their loaded139 words
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Article131 1895-12-10 3 ONE VERSION Slunujhai, 'dlit November. A correspondent writes to us (China Qazette) from Nagasaki giving particulars of the disaster to the liuuch of the Edgar at Chemulpo. It appears that seventytwo men (blue jackets and marines) were returning to tbeir ship in a large wooden barge from131 words
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175 1895-12-10 3 ANOTHER NEW LINE It is arranged that the Kicktners Ricemilling, Shipowning, and Shipbuildiug Company of Bremen will start a regular monthly line of steamers from Bremen to the East, Messrs. Gilfillan, Wood and Co. being the Singapore agents. Tbe steamers will load outwards ouee a175 words
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Article999 1895-12-10 3 THK DOVERNOR ON THINU.s IN OKNKKAL. Thk Legislative CouDeil of HoogkuDg met on tin* 25tb November, up >u which tbe Governor delivered an address on opening the 8. saiou. At tbe outset, H. E. Htttted KKVKN UK Vou will perceive thnt tli« revenue for JHJHI in estimate 1 at999 words
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Article1407 1895-12-10 3 The following two documents were summarised in our issue of yesterday:— PRIZE APPOINTMENT »\>K Tiu CLERICAL STAKE Singapore, 7th October, INHS. I. In the letter addressed by the Clerks to Hia Exc llency the Governor, there are tb*s*» complaints s t out, with suggestions fur1,407 words
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Article436 1895-12-10 4 MISS ABBOTT SUES KuR $50,0<H) DAMAGES. During the engagement of Miss Abbott in Tokio her performances have l»een attended by large numbers of jieople, among whom were many of the leading Japanese scientists aud professional-*. Great interest was takeu in the wonderful Little Magnet," aud they were ;n436 words
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Article31 1895-12-10 4 Thr Vottitche Zeitumj says that Capt ▼omHanneken is in Berlin, with full poweis Yo make arrangements for the re-orgauisu- tion of the Chinese Army on the Russian, French, or German model.31 words
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Article1256 1895-12-10 4 PRIZE distribution. Yesterday afternoon, Lady Mitchell, who was accompanied by Sir Charles Mitchell aud Capt. Her be it, distributed the prizes to the students of Raffles Gills' School. The occasion, which always lends itself to a very pretty disp'ay, attracted a large gath ring. The room was1,256 words
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Article71 1895-12-10 4 A Straits correspondent objects in the China Exprett to the merging of the posts of Deputy-Registrar aud Sheriff at Pen mg. owiug to the large amount of petty litigation there. Both officials are alleged to be bard worked in consequence in their respective depart ui* nts, and71 words
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Article93 1895-12-10 4 The ?vngk«p Tin Company has just he d its anuual meeting at Amsterdam It appears that a net profit bas lx** n unde of 111,664 guilders, which must le considered ns very satisfactory on account of the lower prices of tin The directors are of opiuion that this93 words
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Article383 1895-12-10 4 Considerable discussion has beeu raised iu Shanghai lately by the assertion of Mr. J. L. Scott, the Chairman of the Municipal Councd, tha* the duties of that office are so numerous and arduc us that lto man with a business of his own to attend to383 words
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Article61 1895-12-10 4 The Siam Obtercer estimates the strength of the three chief Cum* »e Secret Societies in Bangkok at 165,000 nv tubers. The minor Societies are said to be also ihree in number. 'To check the Societies, the Siamese Government is said to have taken steps to have61 words
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Article60 1895-12-10 4 The St. Audr* w'* Ball at Bangkok was causing uou» Me Table interest, my* the Bangkok Timet. Almost all Eimq**ans wubm iea<h ot Bangkok wee (owing tiowu for i he occasion, xi.d wue*i» had eveu arrived from Singapore. The alt* udance was exp** cted to re- cl)60 words
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Article60 1895-12-10 4 SALE OF THE ALINE.” Messrs Paterson. Simons Co., agent* of the Sarawak Government, huve, through Messis. McAlitter A Co., ahippiug auctioneers, sold the barawak yacht Aline, 101 tons nett register, to Mr. Liui Ho Puab, Singapore, for $16,000. She will Le renew* d the “Ho L*ong.” and, after alteration*, will60 words
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Article310 1895-12-10 4 —NorJi I'liimi Daily Nexen. SHANGHAI'S Si OKI On the 22ud Nov. the Shanghai team fired in the Interport Match. The weather was favourable to shootiug on the whole, but the unavoidable shadow on one t *rg-t during a part of the tuoruiug prevented it being used—NorJi I'liimi Daily Nexen. - 310 words
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Article293 1895-12-10 4 THE BLACK BEETLES.” Ihe Minstrel anu Variety Troup»e of H. M. S. Centurion, otherwise known as Uie "Black Beet les.” gave tlieir first performance at the Town HalJ last night, in aid of tUe re’ativts of the 4# uieu of H. M. S. Edijar, who lost their lives in the293 words
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Article350 1895-12-10 4 Ms. Joseph Chamberlain secends Mr August Huttenbach, so presumably the latter feels himself justified and happy. Today's telegram indicates that the Secretary of State for the Colonies is curious to investigate the details of trade returns as is Mr. Hutteubach himself. YY»* felt almost inclined to he350 words
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Article35 1895-12-10 4 The London Oatelle notities :—Qmr. and Hou. Capt. J S. Cartwright retires on retired pay YY. A. Evans to lx* (Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, vice Hon. Capt. ,1. S. Cartwright.35 words
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Article39 1895-12-10 4 The inauguration of the New Brothers’ School buddiug at Penang took place •>n the 28th November. Tbe Acting Resideut Councillor presided, and spoke iu terms of high praise of whu Chinese mintticenee had done for the School.39 words
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Article49 1895-12-10 4 Thk Tinie* of Ceylon, of the 25th instant. »t*iei» lliai ine Magi si rate at Colombo bas issued a warrant for the arrest of the defaulting cashier of the Penang branch of the Netberl.iuds Trading Company, who was reported to Ik* on the way to Ceylon,49 words
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50 1895-12-10 4 It is reported that the Messageries Mantimes Company iuteud to build a large hotel at Port Said, to cost about four hundred thousand francs. The hotel will contain about 100 rooms, with all the latest improvements, including lift, electric light, shops, and offices.50 words
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Article52 1895-12-10 4 St. Andrew’s Ball, at Penang, was held on last Friday night. More than 300 invitations had l>eeu issued, and nearly 300 people were present. Among these were the Actibg Resident. Councillor and Mrs. Trotter, the Hou. Mr, Vermont and Mrs. Vermont, the Hon. Dr. Brown, and52 words
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87 1895-12-10 4 Mr. Chamberlain, on ibe 7th November, leceived, at the Colonial Office, a deputation from the Organising Committee of the 'Ihird Congress of Chambers of Commerce of ihe Empire, to he held uext year, who invited his support as Colonial Secretary in furthering its success.87 words
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Article73 1895-12-10 5 A telegram from Jobore, says the Times of 5th November, announces that thecorocation of the youug Sultan Ibrahim aud of bis Sultan if was ceiebmted at Jobore on Saturd it lart, with all tbeutual solemni* ies. The Sultan i« proceeding actively with the various administrative reforms73 words
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Article113 1895-12-10 5 best owed Uf>ou one Dmi«b uftiuer. —Siam Observer. The King of Siam has ju«t decorated of Russian and Danish office rs and others. Four Russian officers received tbe first rank of the Order of the Crown of Siam, one the second thie** the third; and four thebest owed Uf>ou one Dmi«b uftiuer.—Siam Observer. - 113 words
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Article115 1895-12-10 5 Amongst tbe vessels recently launched i» the Clin, st *el screw-stesm—- o* 1,238 tons, with engiues of 130 n. h p. built bv Messrs. Johu Scott and Co., Kinghorn, for tbe8traits8teainsbip Company, Singapore. From the dockyard of the Company l)e Maas, at Rotterdam, a new115 words
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Article142 1895-12-10 5 honor on uw score l ux 11 tea bre.1 >»u the 27th alt., iu the mterport r fl* match, which, as is already known, was woo by Siugapoie with the splendid score of 934. The weatber was ti le but very dull, an 1 tbe meintiers142 words
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Article138 1895-12-10 5 THK Ml TINKERS THROB DOWN THEIR ARMS Goa, 2-ird November. The icbelliouis now practically at au end far as any suppression of au armed comb nation against the Gov* rument is concerned. The recent counter-marching of troops iu various directions, and the news that ffae138 words
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Article249 1895-12-10 5 THE BLACK BEETLES.” •Singapore bas often been called tbe “Showman’s Grave,’ but apparently it may also be cal led tbe "Amateur’s Elysium” judging by the crowded audience which patronised the second performance given last night at the Town Hall, by the Flagship’s Minstrel and Variety Troupe. This must be due249 words
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Article67 1895-12-10 5 THE OPIUM PA KM Kit ELECTED A teleokam from our correspondent at I euaug, to-day, announces tbe result of the Municipal Election that took place there yosterdsv. Tbe candidates were Mr. Koh Seang Tat sud Mr. Cbeah Chen Eok (Opium Fanner). Mr. Cherb Chen Eok bss67 words
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Article160 1895-12-10 5 THK AUTUMN TOURNAMENT, 189Ck The Tournament was brought to an end on Saturday, tbe 30th November, when, in spite of tbe rain, a large number of people assembled on the Club House to witucaa the presentat ion Of prizes by Mrs. Fitz Gerald Law, wife of tne160 words
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Article498 1895-12-10 5 i From the Time* of Ceylon.’*) London, 21 nd November. Tins f rder in Council regarding the oni-mandet-in-Chief and the fcitaff of the Army provides that the former shall be priuci)»al adviser to the Secretary of State for War, and that all important questions shall lie referred toi From the ** Time* of Ceylon.’*) - 498 words
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Article1334 1895-12-10 5 From our Correepondeni.} 2nd December. THE SURVEY. 1 am glad to report that the Government h iaresolved upon making important alterations iu survey arrangements. The European staff is to be largely increased, iu fact, steps have already been takeu to engage a uumlier of uew men. It is1,334 words
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Article469 1895-12-10 5 Tbe St. James'* Gillette says:— It is understood that Mr. Chamberlain luteinla to begin at once with bis plau for tbe development of tbe Crowu colonies, and that bis time up to tbe re-u.sscinbliug of Parliament will tie much taken up with tettliug tbe preliminaries of bis469 words
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Article1441 1895-12-10 5 On 6tb November, at a dinner given to celebrate tbe completion of tbe NatalTransvaal railway, Mr. Chamberlain, who was loudly cheered on rising, said :—Mr. Peace, Sir Charles Tupper, my Lords, and Gentlemen, —I thank you sincerely lor tbe hearty reception which you have given1,441 words
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Article161 1895-12-10 6 At an iuquest held at Chelsea Town Hall, the ot ter day, by Mr. Drew, a city merchant of foreign nationality, residiug iu Royal Avenue, asked to be aworu by bim- selt. The coroner: On tbe Old Testament Tbe juror: No. The coroner: Will vou affirm 'i161 words
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257 1895-12-10 6 Nothing more demonstrative of the advance of shipbuilding ou tbe Coutineut ts ueeded, says Eiujineerimj, than the fact that the North Germau Lloyd has placed with Mr. Sclnchau, of Elbing, au order for au Atlantic liuer dcstiued to excel io speed even257 words
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Article122 1895-12-10 6 Experiments are being made at Brnwndown to adapt the Lee-Mot lord rifle to short range*, hut so far as the trials have gone th *v have beeu a failure. The longest rang- is 1,000 yards, but io order <o train tbe troops in sighting tbe ntt for longer122 words
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Article181 1895-12-10 6 The following letter is, to-day, jmsted in the Singapore Cricket Club for general information One Tree Hill. Singapore, 1st Dec. Dear Owen, —I see that certain anonymous writers iu the local newspaper** state that members of the Golf Club are crowing181 words
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603 1895-12-10 6 At the China Association D.nn-r in Loodon, on 4*h November, Sir Cecil Smith, (who was loudly cheered) in proposing the ntvy, army, and reserve forces,” said There was no toast among an assembly of Englisbui-n—especially au assembly of Englishmen who were603 words
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THURSDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER.
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Article30 1895-12-10 6 So violently did partisanship tbieiten to rage at ihe Municipal election n» Penang on Tuesday last, that the police t»a>k special measure* against possible disturbances at the {Mill.30 words
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Article44 1895-12-10 6 A series of experiments baviug beeu carried out with success in steering Gertnao war-ships by electricity, the new method is expected to be shortly adopted in the Imperial Navy. The ordinary steering gear will be retained for use io case of accident.44 words
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Article56 1895-12-10 6 The programme of the Penang Turf Club Jauuary meeting, 189t>, has undergone some slight changes. Tbe value of the Civil Service *Cup, iu the first day of the fourth race, has been raised from #150 to $200. Tbe value-of tbe fifth race, oo the second da\, has also56 words
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Article67 1895-12-10 6 A Football matcji under Rugby rules was plaved yesterday afternoon, between teams representing tbe Navy and the S.C.C. It is a long time since the Rugby game has bten seeu here, aud a large crowd of spectator was attractel. The navy gave a fine exhibition of combined play67 words
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Article71 1895-12-10 6 Great festivities have been *iu progress during tbe past week at the house of Mr. Tan Boo Lut. North Bridge Rood. This gentleman,,a grandaou of Mr. Tan Kim Ching, was married, on Thurslsv last, to the daughter of Mr. K<*o Ting Hin. Open house has lieeu kept ever71 words
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Article81 1895-12-10 6 The usual flow of calendars and almauses has »et in with tbe closing mouth of the year. Katz Brothers come early with their office calendar. Powell and Co., Lancaabire Insurance Co. > are ready with a wall calendar aud blotting pads Boustead and Co.. R81 words
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Article461 1895-12-10 6 PROGRAMME OF RAILS The following is the Piograumie of the N*-w Year’s S *a S|*orts. The conditions are tba f three Uiats to start orn-iraee; 'a s-coni priz-; if 5 start and a third prize if 7 boats start. 1st Sailiug race for men-of-war boats.461 words
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Article759 1895-12-10 6 —Pinaruj Gazette. CIVIL SERVICE DINNER TO THE ACTING RESIDENT COCNCILLUR OK PENANG On the 30th November, at. th-a Penang Club, the Hou’ble Heuiy Trotter, acting Resident Couucillor, was entertained at dinner by rheCivil Serviceof U»e8eul went. Tbe g.-utiemen asked to me *t the guest ot the evening—Pinaruj Gazette. - 759 words
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Article92 1895-12-10 6 The Petite Republujue reports that a new and i*erfected quick-tiring gun has just been tried by the French naval authorities. The weapou revolves on a tripod, and* is about six feet long, with a calibre of three iuches. It tires a shell of six kilogrammes with92 words
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113 1895-12-10 6 It is understood that the cost of the new American liners, St. Louis Hnd tit. Paul, built bv Messrs. Cramp, of Philadelphia, which is now being totalled up, works out to quite 20 j*er cent, more than the price paid for the sister liuers.113 words
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Article835 1895-12-10 6 THE KXI*EUTH RETORT At yesterday’s meetiug of the Alunicipal Commission, two very voluminous reports, of an exceedingly t* cbnical character, were prt seuUd t»y Mr. H »waid Newton and Mr. J. B. MacLireu, who had been requested by the B mrd to n p »rt upon the835 words
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Article1219 1895-12-10 7 Th2 usual fori nightly meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday- Mr. Geutl* presided, and there were also preseii* Col. Penuefather, Messrs. Paterson, Hare, and Mono*. Letters of apology f ir uou-a't udsnee w-re received from Miss s. Tan Jink Kim, Suth L*ang Seah. and Mever. HEALTH1,219 words
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Article632 1895-12-10 7 PKNANU VIEWS. It iteemed almost like a merciful interposition of providence, says t tie Piiiang Gaxelte, tlist the programme for the au mill »)»ortiug carnival of the fitraits had undergone a radical change this year, and that a wider field had been found for the* exercise of the632 words
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Article71 1895-12-10 7 Mr. W. Skeat will prolmbly go to Ulu Laogat. A cricket match was played on Saturday, between eleveu of those who have resided tive veats in Selaugor and an eleven of those who have lived here under five years. The former won ou ihe first innings with seven71 words
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Article113 1895-12-10 7 On Friday last, in tbe Magistrate’s Court. Penaug, tbe case of Mahomed Mecrah, charged with fraudulent possession of fifty sovereigns alleged to belong to the Netherlands Trading Society, being part of money said to have Ueu misappropriated by tbe defaulting cashier, Kam Gum Sean, was brought up.113 words
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Article179 1895-12-10 7 At a meeting of this institute, ou Nov. 6, at tbe Loudon Institution tbe president (tbe Hon. H. DudUv Ryd*-r) delivered In* inaugural address. Alter leviewiug the recent and current operations of tbe institute, he said there were undoubted signs of a revival of business. Tbe179 words
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Article506 1895-12-10 7 Mr J nines Payn. the uovelist. tells of su amusing quest oa put to him very seriously by a little hoy of his own. The family were ls*iug driven out of their London house to make way for the painter*, cleaners, aud whitewashed. PajMi, said the child, who506 words
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Article248 1895-12-10 7 Tbe value of the dollar for issue to tbe troops, during tbe first quarter of next year, is fixed at 2/2. “For of such is tbe Kingdom of Heaven" but, possibly, all the 8. C. C. members are not interested in that. Kiugdora. The Rangoon Timet says248 words
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Article24 1895-12-10 7 The Bangkok Tramways Com]>auy bus despatched to the Dsnish Minister for Foreign Affairs its application for recognition as a Danish Company.24 words
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Article42 1895-12-10 7 Thk Siam Obterver accounts for the Siamese Legislative Council psssiug no law* yet, though it has lieen uearly a year old, by the pi*a that the Council in hard ut work drawing up codes—a task which requires no hurry.42 words
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Article60 1895-12-10 7 A French Company is working gold mining concessions at Sakoo and Bukanoii in Siam. M. Plat, who is said to have had extensive expetieuce of gold mining iu French Quiana. was, at the date of lust advices from Bangkok, to proceed to Sakoo and Bukauon as60 words
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Article83 1895-12-10 7 A ham at, tbe man now under sentence of death in H. B. M. Consular gaol, at Bangkok, made a determined attempt at escape on the 28th November. He removed a plauk from the Hour of his eel), and, by its aid, was found examining the83 words
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Article84 1895-12-10 7 Siam Fret- Vtr**. The Machew, which had left Swatow on the 19th ilist., bound for Bangkok, sighted a dismasted sailing vessel, the Lilian L. Sabina, about 14°. 10 latitude aud 110 .5 longitude. The Mnrhew hailed the disabled vessel. Au arrangement was thereupon entered into for towingSiam Fret- Vtr**. - 84 words
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Article82 1895-12-10 7 A meeting of the Pei«ngCricket Club was held on Monday night, at the Town Hall. There were about sixty-five members present. Tbe report aud accounts were read aud passed. A long discussion then followed in connection with the present position of tbe Club. Tbe general feeling of82 words
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Article98 1895-12-10 7 The follow mg interesting notice is posted iu the Cricket Club to-day Several nreinbers have complained of the frequency with which young children are brought into the downstair'* verandahs of the pavilion and to the har and in and out of the dressing rooms, and of98 words
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Article53 1895-12-10 7 Mr. Mocbizuki Kotaro, formerly editor of a Japanese journal published in London, devoted to general trade, who recently returned to Japan, has formed at Tokyo an association under the name of the Anglo-Japanese Trade Association. Tbe object of the association is to encourage the development of trade between53 words
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153 1895-12-10 7 On the 2nd instant, a case against a Chinese clerk in Mr. Sbearwood'a office, for delivering a false document, was heard by tbe Magistrate at Penang. This document is a memorial containing the* particulars of a deed presented for registration. The accused was alleged153 words
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Article192 1895-12-10 7 The Viceroy of Nanking ia actively promoting tbe construction ot a railway from Shanghai to Soocbow. An Englishspeaking official belonging to H. E.'s staff arrived at Shanghai on the 20th November to direct the survey of line. To prepale tbe inhabitants of tbe district tor the approach192 words
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Article168 1895-12-10 7 PRlNiKKHH STOPPED Tub Siam Observer has reason to lielievo that tiie Siamese Goveroureut has iut mated to the Korat Bail wav contractor that the Kiug is desirous of stopping the Bangkok rad way at Gcukoi, paying the contractor his losses and the value of the work done168 words
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Article308 1895-12-10 7 Pi )»k PivHttr. No MONEY. NO HIKH It was decided at the receut meeting of the State Council to allow men of the 1st Perak Sikhs to proceed on leave alter tive years service. I’beie men were entitled to six months leave on hallPi )»k PivHttr. - 308 words
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Article268 1895-12-10 8 The following address was |»r s**ntod to the Right Rev. Bishop U»*tii*r wl»**u lie returned to Biaga|R»re on the 24th November, a good number of the community wait preteut. His Lordslip. iu reply, aaid a tew appropriate words, expressing the pleasure he felt ou seeing hit H«»*:k u*l268 words
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Article226 1895-12-10 8 Vut Bangkok.) Jiondou 2Hlh November. M Borthelot. the Freuch Foreign Minister, has stated iu the Chamber of Deputies that the Government will enforce its economic rights in Madagascar, which it intends to anuex. It has been decided, while observing the pledges given to foreigners, to uphold the existing226 words
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Article373 1895-12-10 8 ,—Pi nil: Pioneer, ‘KHk Nnvtu.ber. Dk. Havilaud goes to Calcutta ou leave, and on his return will join Dr. Brown’s p feet ice in Peuaug. Dr. Brown, it is said, will shortly go home. Now that Ceylon cricketers are not coming to 8*ugii|H»iv, it is probable that a,—Pi nil: Pioneer, ‘KHk Nnvtu.ber. - 373 words
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Article526 1895-12-10 8 IMPWBTAS'T CRICKET FIXTURES. Tue SingttporeCricketClub's Committee, with very hmdable spirit, nave uot allowed th‘*'ii»elv« s to be discouraged bv the unfortunate inability of Ceylon, Penang, aid Hongkong to send cricket teams at Christmas. Ihe Committee were ntiU'-ully very disappointed at the upsetting of thy elaborate arrangeimnts that526 words
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Article352 1895-12-10 8 NECESSITY OF A LOAN BRIOANDOE FRESH ENTERPRISE The Home Government propose to raise a loau for much uteied public works iu French Indo-Cbina, and the GoverrorUeneral ha$ g <ne to France to push the matter on. i’Le business community of Tonquin h id, for years, been urging the352 words
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Article621 1895-12-10 8 His KINDLY. UKN1AK. HOSPITABLE NATURE The dune giveu by ilm members of the Penang Club «n Monday to the Ac'iug R sident Councillor aud Mrs. Troter wai». -nys the Pinang Gtizrf4r,*ll eit not so lirge y attended as might have l>een expected. a very smart and pleusunt621 words
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Article322 1895-12-10 8 A BRITISH CAPTAIN ARRF.-TED News just reached Siugapore of what, ou the face ot the tacts as we gat he them, appears to be a very contemptible outrage by the Freuch at 8aigon, on a British Captain frequenting that port. It set ms tint on the322 words
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Article316 1895-12-10 8 AT HOME” ON THE CENTURION.” Captain Spencer H. M. Login and the Officers of H. M. S. Centurion were At Hotuc yesterday afternoon. From 3.45 p. ui. a numb -r of launches were engaged couveviog the guests f om| Johnston’s Pier to the ship. On boatd the attractions were many316 words
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Article365 1895-12-10 8 A successful conference of the Chinese Chun bee couuected with the Mission of the Presbyterian Church of England has just beeu held iu Singapore, under the presidency of the Rev. J. A. B. Cook. The c inference was held from Dev-ember 2nd to the 4th. daily, from365 words
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Article1978 1895-12-10 8 The English governess to the Kiug of Spain gets £750 per annum. a A well-known fishing tackle firm are exhibiting in their shop iu the Strand a fine specimen of the Tarpon, a fish which haa claimed much space of late in the London papers. It is—or rather1,978 words
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Article235 1895-12-10 9 The Governor is to be commended for having takeu heed of our warnings about the danger of sacrifleing tbe jury list to tbe volunteers. The exempted voluuteers are not to exc*ed ten jjer cent, of the whol* jury list, and tb<* exemption uiav be much less numerous235 words
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Article93 1895-12-10 9 PROBABLES V. ALL CORNERS. This match was cuium* need ia«t mght. l'he scale st present stands Al.l. CORNERS F. T. Knelle e Tujipm b Mactaggarf 4 Major Hadley It Msctuggart lb H. c*. Fiuck l> Iaaacktf It Pvt. .ekthews b Isascke 1 Siirg. 1 aj»t Hind** b Isaack** 393 words
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Article153 1895-12-10 9 Mr. Trotter was entertained if dinner mi the ev< ning of the 3rd inst. by a few C.niRsc geuf'cuiei. Mr. Acting I'h’nese C nsu’, Mr. O-H Cho*.*n S* n, piesidt d aud iu vesv oomjdimentary terms |>ro|H)scd the health of the guest ot the evening. Mr. Trotter153 words
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Article260 1895-12-10 9 BLONDIN.” All classes of the community gathered in the grouuds in front of the Victoria Hotel lust night to witness the Australian Blondin’s feats on the tight-rope. At 8.15 p m., a torch-light jjroccssion. headed by the St. Cecilia Band, started from the Waverley Hotel for the scene of action,260 words
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Article868 1895-12-10 9 (From Our Correspondent.) PUMPING BY ELECTRICITY. Last year, I described an electric plant., installed at Raw&ng, for pumping and other purjxises. Tbe original scheme was slightly curtailed, but the chief object ol th i jdant—tbe pumping of M ss> s. Taiubueatny Pillai ami Lokc Y--w’s mice—has868 words
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Article3715 1895-12-10 9 Hugh Clifford - [Br Hugh Clifford, recently Acting Resident of Pahang, now on leave.] SECOND ARTICLE. THE PEOPLE OF THE EAST COAST. I i*uu*u y ur rio« so l unit. 1 lime •iruuk tin* milk of your kme, The rte.itli* jtnliwl I have wteliod ta-ule, Air! the live* tbut ve3,715 words
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Article42 1895-12-10 10 Tennis malefic* liar*- !>• ‘-u arranged Wtweeu Smgapoie and Penang and Sings pore and lVr.ik in both Singles and D.)ul les. The Penang golfing foursome will eonsi-t «f Messrs. D.A.M. Brown. L Browi*. K. Ye its, and A. VV, Sullivan.42 words
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Article134 1895-12-10 10 ill e S a-igor PJt.W. had a thorough t'V ilint! a* the bands of Resident AI.ixw- ll, ,iu J t.'i-* etent -ausfactorv state of aff r.rs on frit department is the outcom** of it. The Ceylon Railways are now und-'ig »ing a similar ordeal at the h;ii(ls134 words
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Article3439 1895-12-10 10 DECEMBER, «th. PllllMT. Sir Charles Bui.len Hugh Mitchell. Hon. J. A. towetteuham, Colonial Secretary. Hon. W. R. Collycr, Attonicy-Gener»l. Hou. J K. Birch, Acting Colonial Trt»»urer. Hon. A. Hutteubucli. Hou. T. C. Bogasrdt. Hon. J. Bur-vinshaw. Hon. Dr. Lini Boon Keug. Hou. G. S. Muriay. ABSENT. H.E.Major-Geucral H3,439 words
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75 1895-12-10 11 1 he exportation of Arms and Military and Navdl Stores from the Coloify to Arabia, the British Port of Aden excepte*!, prohibited for a period of one year from fbe 4th instant. The Theatres Ordinance conies into operation on the 1st January next. Extracts from the75 words
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Article99 1895-12-10 11 As we have stated the Penaug Municipal election resulted in tbe return ol Mr. beah Chen Eok. ’ihe revised majority w &s 90 over Mr. Kob S j aug Tat. The <imount of vote* recorded, namely 70(>. is far tbe greatest ever registered iu Penang r in99 words
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Article82 1895-12-10 11 THIRD LIST OK SUBSCRIBERS. Amount* already acknowledged Si,220 J. F. Craig i>>Aerated Water Ce.... 25 Anonymous J. Forbes “r l. Huis Frauk Ritchie .>* A. Cadons'i J. M Alliuson (m ja Jolm Little and Co. tt f at* Brothers jq A. Hntteubach jq J. Finliiysou 5082 words
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Article733 1895-12-10 11 A COUNTERFEITING GANG. ARMS SMUGGLING. (Translatedfrom Various Newspapers.) Or late at Sourabna, a gaug of forgers bad battled the polio* who vainly sought i heir detect iou for mom hs. By tbe 23rd of Noveiolier, the luio-ination gained proved sufficient, s&vs the Souraleuja Courant. o wairaut a body733 words
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Article1126 1895-12-10 11 The Municipal President delights me hugely. In all Singapore, there is nobody quite so obstinate as he. Yet, withal, it is not au obstinacy that aunoysone. Mr. Gentle is so sure that he is right, so entirely convinced that truth and justice are with him, that it1,126 words
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Article152 1895-12-10 11 Mr. Birch (Acting Colonial Treasurer), with Mrs. Birch, goes home ou leave by this week’s mail. Rei'ort has it that a commission has be* n up| ointed bv the Governor to enquire ntu the working of the pawnshops. The Mail despatched from Singapore to Liudou, via Brindisi,152 words
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Article35 1895-12-10 11 THE LOSS OF THE AVOCA THE CRKW SAVED. A telegram received by the MasterVttendant this afternoon from the British Jousul at Batavia is as follows Missing boats Aroca picked iq In ship Trtncira all well.”35 words
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Article37 1895-12-10 11 The Siamese transport Puket arrived v. sterday from Penang, with 2<> paseugers aud Phya Dbib Kush, Commissioner of Tongka aud his assistant on •murd. She leaves for Penang ou the l L> h instant.37 words
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Article49 1895-12-10 11 A jury in Philadelphia have awarded *5.000 damages against the International Navigation Company for penuauent injuries received by Horace Law on board the steamer Berlin, through the stewaid’s upsetting a tureen of hot soup over him on the passage from Southampton to flew York.49 words
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Article101 1895-12-10 11 As regards the rumoured stoppage of the Korut Railway, the Baiujkok Time* alleges, its a fact, that, the quest iou of abandoning i lie line beyond Qenkoi has been raised, but that it has not been decided upon. The matter w as still unsettled. Mr. Murray Campbell101 words
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Article69 1895-12-10 11 Me. Shaw, one of tb assistau's on Hula Estate, has met with a serious *ccid» ot at Penang, on the 6th instant. While he was examin ng a revolver, h* si cid. Qtally tired off one of the chambers tlut was loided. The bullet 1« <169 words
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Article60 1895-12-10 11 The latest automatic device which it is proposed to introduce at home in the automatic hot-water supply. In macy metropolitan districts a movement has sprung up in favour of the establishment of such a hot-water system, by means Of which the residents can obtain a good supply60 words
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Article60 1895-12-10 11 On the 2nd instant, at H.B.M's. Consulate, Bangkok, a uotive of India asked foe medical assistance. He looked a living skeleton, every particle of muscular tissue having almost disappeared. It was explained that the man suffered from a wasting disease, pioduotd by a parasite contained in60 words
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60 1895-12-10 11 The Municipal Pr sideut of Penang, in bis progr s* report for October, published iu la*l week’s Government Gazette, points out that Dr. Liui Boon Keng’s amendmen is to tue Lepe s’ Bill, if adopt’d, will put a lit tl»* extra work on60 words
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Article75 1895-12-10 11 M. Bert helot, the new French Minister of Public Instruction, has a world wide reputatiou as a scientist who recently iu-reused his taiue by a polemic with M. Brunet.erf on the decadence of science. M. Ricard, who was Minister of Justice und of neligiuu in the Loubjt. and75 words
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Article83 1895-12-10 11 A correspondent writes to the Vising Gazette regarding the approaching golf tournament, and raises the qucstiou «>f the Champion Club iu the .Straits. He urges that for one player io appropi iute ihe title of Chainpioii is not a fair test of i lie stivugtli of the83 words
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82 1895-12-10 11 This afternoon Mr. Justice Lea* b, ou behalf of the Chief Jus ice and himself, gave au iiuportaut judgment with regard to the transfer of the separate property of Molmmedan married women, d elding that the transfer deed need not be *’acknowledged before a Judge, and82 words
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323 1895-12-10 11 One ot the most interesting matters at present cumin,' up for discussion in Amencan newspapers m regard to shipping is tile feasibility of .iu.ii.ng i r.tus *t iautic passenger steam**rs on tile Aui-rictn plau that is, iu aim lar faau’o.i t> tbe Amencau coast «vi»e steamers,323 words
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Article122 1895-12-10 12 Bomtmg, 2Hrd 3iotemb>r. A Goa telegram to-day say* that two. Lieutenant*. Ur<» S-rgenuts, and fifty in *u, who were prisouers in the hamls < f the mutineers, arrived at Panjiiu today with a large number <f ritiea which he mutiueers had »hrovu d«*»n. Th*y repK*rt«d tha*122 words
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Article150 1895-12-10 12 The Municipal Presid* ut of Penang, iu Jbis last published Progr- ss Report, states that the of Glugor, who takes a large Portion of the Municipal night-soil there, bus giveu notice that be will not take any more after tdiis year. He as-erts that the free use150 words
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158 1895-12-10 12 Ranywn. 24th November. It is stated here on authority he dispute with China relitiveto her surrendering to France portions of Kisughuog iu breach of the conditions of last year’s BurraoChinese Convention has b en uow definitelv settled. The Hangiton Gazette to-day publish** a summary of158 words
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Article176 1895-12-10 12 Public discussion bar aris-m iu Ceyiou ujoiu the act on of the Govcrumeut in introducing a n**w Marriage Ordiuauc*, with the object of hindering persms to whom poly gamy is forbidden from coutnetiug a seen ol marriage iu the of the firs husband, or wife,176 words
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Article227 1895-12-10 12 DKCKMHKK MF.DAft An unusually heavy storm of rain began before two o’clock on Saturday, and it faired up just iu time to allow of golf. The links were practically uuder water/ and it is a wonder that the scores handed in were so respectable. Mr. McLareu, having227 words
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Article119 1895-12-10 12 An illustration of how American Casting craft sometimes pay is furnished bv th** schooner Samuel L. Russell, 184 tom*, and 28 years old, which sunk in a Massachusetts river recently in collision with a railway bridge. She has earned for her owners ever $150,000 during her lif119 words
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Article222 1895-12-10 12 From a Golfing Corre$j>on<lent.) The precedent set by Mr. McLaren retiring iu favour of Dr. Fowlie may mean that out of a competition with 30 players, II players are quite iudiffeient as to tbe result, having already each won a medal. No argument can justify the giving222 words
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Article414 1895-12-10 12 LILITH.” T itnrii. Many years ago. the author of David Elginbrod wrote a work called Phanlastes,” which, for youDg readers at least, was full of delight. Puanlastes was, udeed, comjK>sed iu a fairy way of writmg,” aud it is difficult to lie certain whether L>ur lack of interest in Mr.T itnrii. - 414 words
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Article100 1895-12-10 12 Per l'. A O. s s. Pa amatta from Loudou, Nov. i, Mr. G. Glasnford, Mr. and Mrs. Dunbury .Messrs, (ireenshields, vViisoa, F. B.-owii, M. C. Ruddock' W. F. M. Watson, Bicks, Allan, Walker, and D. Farraut. P-r Australia, from Loudon, Not. 22. Mr. H. M. buuous.Mr. A.100 words
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Article155 1895-12-10 12 Vi Bangkok.) Pari*. SUth November. A Rumi«»» Squad ma has arrivsd at Brent hiiiI been received with great cordiality. In toasting the union of the two nations the Riishiui Admiral said that the alliance between the two people wan unbreakable, and flint the pence of Europe wan the155 words
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Article161 1895-12-10 12 MILITABY r CiVIL SHOTS. The military members of the Singapore rifle team shot on Bunlay agaiuit tlie Civil members and b-*tt t.iiem —in *u tar tt*at the Mdttirv avenge wa» th- belt -r n: the two. Colonel Penuefitther is absent, but it is not probable, although161 words
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Article553 1895-12-10 12 THE HISTORY OF PUNCH.” On the occasion of his jubilee four years ago. Mr. Punch took the world to some extent into his coutideuce. an I, as Mr. dpielmauu retards iu his genial biography ot that universal provider of merrinieut. wit. and wisdom. in" accordtnce witn the promise given iu553 words
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Article1925 1895-12-10 12 The Fortaaeue saasou in Johanuaaburg had rather an uufortuuate opining. The company played “The Passport.” which, a* well as the acting, called forth some unfitvouiable remarks from the local {tapers. The result was that next evening Mr. Searelle made a speech from the stage, iu which he said1,925 words
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Article1311 1895-12-10 13 Minutes ok Proceedings ok the Municipal Commission* ns at an Omni. nary Mretino held on Wednesday the* 29ih Novemb it, 1995. Present.—The President. Alex. Gentle, fiaq.; The Inspecto-.General of Polico, Col! Panuefather; fcoah Leaug Heah, Esq. Tan Jiak Kim E*q G. T. Her*. Kaq C. G. Paterson. Eaq.;1,311 words
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Article81 1895-12-10 13 TO THF. EDITOR OF THE "STRAITS TIMES." Sir. —With reference to the very uncalled for notice to the members of the Singa|n>re Cricket Club, re the presence of eliil 1 rea in their pavilion, which was printed in your last evening’s issue, would it uet be more81 words
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Article562 1895-12-10 13 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. 0. ran Bylandt from Batavi*:— Messrs. Crack, and Henderson. Per s. 0. 0. Meyer from Batavia:— Messrs. O. J. Stonor, W. B. Meikle, Major O. Kappe, George A. Ste'nway, Howard, R. Bjrk. J. G. Savage, Lieut. Planter, and Mr. and Mrs. v. Hadenfeldt. Per562 words
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Article185 1895-12-10 13 P«d**r tins heading the fiilow'n? abhrevi*. 8' >ns nr*' nsed r—•air.—steamer; an.—%hi|» *q. —barque; Brit—British; C. S.—Unite* 'slaves V p.—French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Outch Joh.—Johore; Ac., G.e..—Genera cargo; d (> —rie-k tMtsseng-M-a U.—Uncor tain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf T P. D.—Tsnjong Pagar Dock; B. W.— Horne. Wharf,185 words
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Article995 1895-12-10 13 Arrivals Since Noon op Saturday Deeima, Ger. st.r. 965 tons, Capt. Christensen. 8th Dec. Fr un Hongkong. 2nd Dec. G.c and 12 d.p. Tan Say Lee. For Penang. U—Rds. Clio, Brit etr. 766 tons. Oapt. Whyte. 8th Dec. From Burntisland, 26th Oct. Coal. Straits Steamship Coy. Ltd. U.—P.B.995 words
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Article197 1895-12-10 13 Name, Pert, and Date ot Sai'in London. Oopack, Nov. 4 Gleneek. Glonartney. Ayr. Liverpool Titan. Dec. 8 t Oreetes, Dec 9; Anciiises, Dec. 25 Pyrrhus Deo. 25 Amsterdam. Prins Van Oranje.Nov. 13; Greenock. Ningohow, Nov. 2; Glasgow. Keutigern. Shields. Oromaso, J uly 5 Barry. Aldobaran, Aug. 16; Falconliuret,197 words
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Article885 1895-12-10 14 d vu« 5 v’bsbbl’s Nani. Tonb. Captain. From. s.ii.n G.vu. mr.r, ft Not 2 Graafian ylandt Dai. sir. 850 Bekkeriug Batavia Nov *.8 Daendels k Co. 2 Ardsada rg Brit.str 8089 Kinley N»w York Oct 15 Houstewd A Co. 8 J. G. Meyer Dut. str. 441 Parrel Batavia Nov885 words
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Article665 1895-12-10 14 l)*TI Nill. ‘ATTAIN. OltTlIUTIAS 2 Suit to Hrit. a»r. China: d Mnsr a td Malacca 2 Ardatdrarg atr. Ki ller Hong ong, China and Japan 3 Tort Head (tr. McC&lmout .Munrulfii and Lirerpool 8 »atavier str. Pe era Cotie ria port* 3 Pukan o' str. Bruce P-kau via poo*665 words
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Article83 1895-12-10 14 ♦*A»SBD SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED EUR ORDER*. Flao i»at» A Eiq. a ,r NA,,B Comvand.r. j or From Whrre Dm t.nat.on Kk r Sailimo. marks. Nor 2d Ned *.a. Conrad Duinler rw 10 <28 Brit a. D. of W minuter Prentice i? Am-toi'l-m ttitavia 18 Ain. bq (Saint James83 words
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Advertisement199 1895-12-10 14 SCHWEITZER'S com Ike-Best s Purest COCOA. Now specinlly peeked in double-lidded can is ensnriDj' freshne** tor year* in all climate*.” ABOUT A pERAK BY FRANK 6WETTENHAM. PAPER COVERS fl.00 CLOTH BOARDS $150 HALF LEATHER 92.00 SINGAPORE. M STRAITS TIMES OFFICE. Tha book will be forwarded to any part oe application199 words
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Advertisement876 1895-12-10 15 WALTER MACFARLANE CO., GLASGOW. ELECTRIC LIGHT PILLARS BRACKETS. ELECTRIC WIRE WATS. bap Pillars. sb»p Frunt*. Bandstands. T«nb Rails. Venadak*. laaaeret*. (Wings. Npandrik Brackets, hiluwnv totes, irrades. Railiwgs. Taviliaws. Pilaster*. mirwirv Terminals, lligstafs. Altar Rails. Oral. Frank, •ml. <|uek Twm. m 'v L mi trm V P A. > IV r876 words
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Advertisement1034 1895-12-10 15 LEA ft PERRINS I OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE 18 NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTBID! WRAPPm of wiry iott/o of tho ORIGINAL WORCKITER8HIRE Sold Wholflula bjr th* PpoDrllton. Worcester; Crewe k Block well, Ltd., Londoo; and Export Oilmen ETBnerallj. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. SAUCE. Singapore Agents, JOHN LITTLE Si1,034 words
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Advertisement334 1895-12-10 16 JOHN LITTLE Co., SINGAPORE. K| HC TKO I*Ii%TK DKPARTMKNiT.—Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents Prizes for Athletic meetings, Ac. We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, Ac. -rum*334 words
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