The Straits Budget, 4 August 1896
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section126 1896-08-04 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies'Te renc Indo-China. No126 words
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239 1896-08-04 1 Ks?b l.F.s. Turkey, ftp vqu** to the Raid. in Mission Schools Mr. Howard Newton. Mu Difficulties. (Jrw an<i Turkey. News. IOL. Mvk- q oral i.ois. Shipping IWiig'T Li-it. ilwght in the Act. Zo’riariah. i>f Convents, iu nipted Burglary. MeCival Students. iWIytising in239 words
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Article496 1896-08-04 1 Singapore, 4th August, 1896. PRODUCE. Gambier, sellers at 6.821. do Cube No 1, 11.25. do do No 2, 9.00. Copra Bali, 6.35. do Pontianak, 6.05. Pepper. Black, 10.12£. Sago Flour Sarawak, 2.62£. do No. 2 2.26. Pearl Sago, 3.80. Coffee, Bali, 32.00. Coffee Palembang, 82.00. Coffee. Liberian,496 words
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Article447 1896-08-04 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. and O. s. s. Pekin. The P. and O. 8. s. Rosetta with the mail from Europe of the 10th July arrived on Saturday. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the M. M.447 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article64 1896-08-04 1 FINDING* OK THE COURT. London 2 8th July. The Court of Inquiry into the loss of the Drummond Castle has announced its finding. The finding ascribes the loss of the vessel to excessive speed, with inadequate allowance for the current. The Court also finds that the loss64 words
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Article16 1896-08-04 1 The Uganda Railway Bill has been read a second time in the House of Commons.16 words
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Article12 1896-08-04 1 There are apprehensions of complications between Greece and Turkey.12 words
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Article88 1896-08-04 1 VERDICT OF GUILTY. THE SENTENCES. London 29 tli July. The trial of Dr. Jameson and others before the Lord Chief Justice (Lord Russell,) has resulted in a verdict of guilty. The sentences passed are as follows —Dr. Jameson, fifteen months imprisonment without hard labour; Sir John Willoughby,88 words
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Article23 1896-08-04 1 London, Ist August. Cecil Rhodes offers to come to London to stand his trial, if it be desired to prosecute him.23 words
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Article41 1896-08-04 1 The Powers are sending a Collective Note to Athens. The Note declares that, unless Greece follows advice previously given to it by the Powers, the latter will allow the Sultan to restore order in Crete and Mac< donia.41 words
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44 1896-08-04 1 London 3rd August. The House of Commons has agreed to the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into the administration of the Chartered South Africa Company, and the responsibility of the Imperial officials in its management of affairs.44 words
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Article68 1896-08-04 1 Dr. Jameson and the other prisoners sentenced along with him were removed to Wormwood Scrubbs where they were treated as second class misdemeanants. Sir M. White-Ridley, Secretary of State for the Home Department, has, since, advised the Queen to extend clemency and grant first class treatment to68 words
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Article17 1896-08-04 1 Australia has beaten Surrey by seven wickets. Earl Delawarr’s eleven has beaten Australia by four wickets.17 words
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Article25 1896-08-04 1 An excursion train has collided with an express train near Atlantic City in the United States. Fifty persons were killed and many injured.25 words
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Article19 1896-08-04 1 It appears to have been settled that the Czar and Czarina shall visit Paris in September next.19 words
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Article11 1896-08-04 1 The House of Commons lias passed the Uganda Railway Bill.11 words
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Article17 1896-08-04 1 Several regiments of Greek troops have been ordered to Thessaly to watch the frontier.17 words
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Article12 1896-08-04 1 Li-Hung Chang’s reception at London was of the simplest kind.12 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article365 1896-08-04 1 (Straits Times 28th July.) Complications between Greece and Turkey now darken the political horizon. Rebellion among the Cretans has quickened the latent Greek hatred of Turkey, which has aroused further hostility by oppressing the Greek inhabitants of Macedonia. The Macedonian question now crops up again to vex(Straits Times, 28th July.) - 365 words
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Article657 1896-08-04 2 (Stratis Times 29th July.) Dr. Jameson and his associates in the Transvaal raid have been found guilty, by ajury of their countrymen. Follow ing that they’ have been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment hy the Court before whom they’ were tried. The charge upon(Stratis Times, 29th July.) - 657 words
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337 1896-08-04 2 (Straits Times 29th July.) From a letter we publish to-day—a letter handed to us by Messrs. Tan Jiak Kim, Tan Hup Seng, and Tan 800 Liat —it will be seen that the Chinese Trustees of the Anglo-Chinese School have definitely adhered to their resignation of office.(Straits Times, 29th July.) - 337 words
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Article397 1896-08-04 2 (Strait* Times, 30th July.) The Municipal Commissioners, with the prompt and ready assistance of the Governor, have so arranged matters that Mr. Howard Newton will not mi tier, iu relation to the Provident Fihul, on his retirement from the Municipal Service to take up n po<dtion under(Strait* Times, 30th July.) - 397 words
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Article254 1896-08-04 2 (Straits Times, 30th July.) Mr. Gentle’s proposal, with regard to the transfer of real property at yesterday’s meeting of the Commissioners, was, in the nature of a sequel to the action taken by Mr. Burkinshaw at last week’s meeting of Legislative Council. Section 200 of the Municipal Bill,(Straits Times, 30th July.) - 254 words
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Article309 1896-08-04 2 (Straits Times, Ist August.) History repeats itself in the difficulties that have sprung up between Greece and Turkey, now that Crete has once more risen in revolt. From the rime of the Greek Revolution, seventy years ago, Crete has repeatedly sought to throw off* the Turkish yoke,(Straits Times, Ist August.) - 309 words
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Article262 1896-08-04 2 (Straits Times, 3rd August.) The varied telegrams sent to-day, though interesting by reason of their variety, can scarcely be said to contain any news of importance. It was inevitable that the Government should app< >int a select committee to enquire into the administration of the Chartered Company’s affairs,(Straits Times, 3rd August.) - 262 words
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Obituary27 1896-08-04 1 DEATH. 1 th.jS a nil's House, General Hosu jround-. on Thursday, the 30th July, !ilum Hoad. m. r., l. m’ (Edin.) in the rear of his ajic.27 words
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Article551 1896-08-04 2 AC11EEN NEWS. T1IE KING OF SIAM. SMUGGLING. THE SUGAR CROP. (Translated from various Newspapers.) The Locmnotief alleges that a Customs Inspector lias been visiting different parts of the Archipelago to examine places exempted horn import and export duties. The result has been the discovery that duties can now551 words
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Article31 1896-08-04 2 r- The l'erak Planters’ Association are to meet at Taiping on the 12th instant, to consider the proposed rules of the Central Planters’ Association of the Federated Native States of Malaya.31 words
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Article341 1896-08-04 2 There h as neveTT„ communication held,? ,'*4, Butte,-worth, writes Q the tendon and China takes place between ti e f eiuing. Thereaiesmain t r vi by Chinamen which alw!i?S so that persons wisl m must (rust then.selv' tedious, wet, and risky The launches only chaV, f341 words
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Article265 1896-08-04 2 The new London Tobacco Cun] met at London on the 29th June UouXiiura iii uCj u«*i the Company, presided, aid ana a dividend of twelve and-a-aii cent, this year, against over w per cent, last year and twelve ante per cent, in 1894. Crop pr< favourable at present,265 words
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Article52 1896-08-04 2 i \(rsThe family ol Mr- ®J?j oll dyii Angus were all taken „iri# typhoid a few days y tV believed, to the in the well. On Mabel, aged 22, sons is at present m*■ ,is tion. Very great sympat Mr. and Mrs. Angus their sad trouble52 words
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Article386 1896-08-04 3 that the r m 4 v Moore was accused of ThaT matter has been T mV. Moore very keenly bv the feeling that his been destroyed, Mr. fcfr* JjjhhI the ministry of Church. The regrettable. Many per- '’’"Emitted graver errors than Moore is accused and i/ nt386 words
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Article26 1896-08-04 3 «u|>eriiitendent Bells 'talking along Devonshire afternoon, when lie >k deliberately trying to r the house No. 2-6. 'He at "'"J the man.26 words
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Article30 1896-08-04 3 r.v H^ KN n iiavin returned to p ri z Heinrich yester- v Zechariah, the u Stettin has been US r ‘°*nniand of the ,IIL: '•‘tween Singapore and30 words
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Article39 1896-08-04 3 Hvtir,* IW ,V Braddell go K* \V '|S s mail. In i\- o, Singapore loses ;ir !i expert of the lady 'n 1 Braddell is one '-i<V 4 10 s l ,are time from nw tu cultivate art.39 words
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Article63 1896-08-04 3 lor J,. |l KNRI has been i,, u in V n at \°4 behalf of the y~' of th,. p n t u inspecting the Kaq v J v n^a, d Jesus in r rf ?x l* JC ted to return by tJ! a P an She63 words
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Article65 1896-08-04 3 The Governor, accompanied by Mr. Trotter Auditor-General, and attended by Captain Herbert, A. D. C, arrives from Malacca on Thursday morning, in order to attend Legislative Council, lie will remain in Singapore on I'Yiday, m order to receive the King of Siam, and will return to Malacca on65 words
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Article74 1896-08-04 3 P rom the returns in JJvyJ. s Htgister of Shipping it apj»ears that, excluding warships, there were 394 vessels of 74,012 tons gross under construction in tlie United Kingdom at the close of the quarter ended June 30, 1896. The particulars show there were five vessels then under construction74 words
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Article116 1896-08-04 3 \V e are asked to remind bicyclists that entries for the Twenty Mile Bond Handicap, on August Bth, close on Saturday next, at noon. Entries, mentioning description of tyre and weight of machine to be ridden, with entrance fee, should be sent to Mr. W. Makepeace. It116 words
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Article156 1896-08-04 3 Th k Financial News of t lie29lh ult. says: As the splendid distribution of 22s. per share, making £2 or 40 per cent, for the year, had been generally discounted, De Beers shares did not rise much on Saturday. The revenue foW the year was .£0/119.000,156 words
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Article372 1896-08-04 3 S. C. c. AND REGT. A friendly game between these two teams was played on the Esplanade last night, before a large crowd of spectators. Seeing the Club are in the final of the Cup, and that the Regt. have to play the R. A. on Thursday to decide372 words
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Article503 1896-08-04 3 (From our Correxpwudent. POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS. It has been decided that no general appointment* will be made in this department for the present. The difficulty of decidingbet ween the rival claims of Mr. Nelson and Mr. Baxendale lias compelled the authorities to leave the matter in abeyance. ST.503 words
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Article309 1896-08-04 3 A correspondent complains of the Government and the Municipality having had to go to Ceylon for the additional deputy-registrars of deaths. lie says Had promising lads been sent to the Madras Medical College ten years ago, there would now be at the disposal of the Government a staff309 words
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Article871 1896-08-04 3 In beautiful weather, and in the presence of a large company, including many ladies, there was launched this afternoon, at Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves and Company’s shipyard, Tanjong.Rhu, the steamer Sarie Borneo. By the launch of this fine vessel, Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves have achieved the lonour871 words
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Article50 1896-08-04 3 The Police have recovered a piece of the gold chain which, together with a gold watch, the property of Mr. Anderson, was stolen from the Raffles Hotel last week. The fragment was found in the possession of a coolie, and the Police hope to recover the whole property.50 words
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Article46 1896-08-04 3 Prince Fitshimi, who accompanied Marshal Yamagata to Europe, arrived at Singapore by the French mail this morning, on his way to Japan. The Acting Deputy Governor (the Hon. E. E. Isemonger) went off in the Government launch Gricenneth, and called upon the Prince.46 words
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Article53 1896-08-04 3 The Russian transport Orel arrived this morning from Odessa with 42 first class passengers and 308 soldiers on board, and will leave to-morrow for Yladivostock. Amongst her passengers is a Russian General. Owing to want of room at the wharf, this morning, the Orel had to proceed53 words
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Article277 1896-08-04 3 HIS ARRANGEMENTS FOR SINGAPORE. H. M. the King of Siam, accompanied by the Queen, and their suite, left Samarang, this morning, in the Mafia Ghakhri and they are expected to arrive at Singapore on Friday morning. Tlieir Majesties were greatly pleased with their former visit, and277 words
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Article242 1896-08-04 3 Singapore Golf Club. Prize presented by Acolyte.” Results of draw for 2nd round. To be played between to-day, Tuesday, the 28th, and Friday, the 31st instant, inclusive: Dr. Mugliston and Dr. M. Robertson. Firnistone and Croucher. Drysdale and O'Sullivan. A. Gunn and Vade. Macintosh and Stiven. Maclaren and Fowlie.242 words
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988 1896-08-04 4 (From the Times of Ceylon.”) London 17/A July. The second of the test matches between the Australians and an All England Eleven commenced yesterday. The Australians batted first and made 412 runs, of which Mr. Iredale, who did not play in the first match, made a(From the “ Times of Ceylon.”) - 988 words
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Article72 1896-08-04 4 At a six, this morning, a Chinese shopkeeper at North Bridge Road sent his coolie to his store in a lane off Rochore Road. When the coolie arrived he found his store door open, and shortly afterwards a man came running out of the house, lie was72 words
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Article126 1896-08-04 4 Paris 19/A July. France has sent a second cruiser to Crete owing to the threatening aspect of affairs in the island. The Hova ex-Mini>t**r for Foreign Affairs has died at Algiers. He had been exiled thither from Madagascar by the French Government. 20/A July. Li Hung-Chang has visited126 words
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Article332 1896-08-04 4 (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) Ever since Mr. Elcum published his report on the results of last year’s education in Government and Aided Schools, the question of unqualified teachers has to some extent occupied the public mind. What is needed isa remedy. As long as the sweating system is permitted332 words
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Article35 1896-08-04 4 THE ELCANO. The Spanish mail steadier FAcano, which left Manila on the 20th instant, and was due here yesterday, only came in this morning. She was delayed by strong monsoon on thoway down from Manila.35 words
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Article786 1896-08-04 4 The newest jewel is an engraved ilinmond. Several of the gem merchants in Paris are executing aiders for this expensive fad. The process of engraving a diamond is an exceedingly lengthy one. The cost is proportionately great. Hitherto it. has been considered impossible to engrave diamond, because no786 words
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Article450 1896-08-04 4 Electoral reform, so long a burning question in Holland, has been advanced an important stage by the recent sanction of the Second Chamber to the Bill for the extension of the suffrage. There is much controversy as to the merits of the measure, but little doubt is450 words
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Article27 1896-08-04 4 The Police have been informed by telephone that a robbery was committed at Tanjong Rhu, last night, by a gang of twenty armed Chinamen.27 words
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Article30 1896-08-04 4 Two brass lamps were stolen recently from a ship at New Harbour. Yesterday, the Police found a man trying to pawn the lamps, and promptly ran him in.30 words
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Article33 1896-08-04 4 The Police have received information that a murder has been committed at Teluk Kurau, just beyond the Confederate Estate, and that the murderer has buried the body. Inquiries are afoot.33 words
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Article37 1896-08-04 4 Jhe cook on board the French mail steamer Godavery reports that, while he was cooking yesterday morning, somebody stole twenty dollars out of his box. He suspects an assistant eook, who is missing.37 words
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Article49 1896-08-04 4 Yesterday afternoon, on the departure of the Kostroma for Odessa, the Orel steamed from the roads to Tanjong Pagar wharf to coal. The Russian General on board the Orel is the new commander-in-chief of the army on the Amoor. He is on his way to Vladivostock.49 words
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807 1896-08-04 4 (From Ue*n.~AfaL t to the Secretary Conferee.) Dear t Chambers of C ()li l S' if ;^,J r co c luded its sittin, !i Wj Delegates, we have rum' Cfl r a report of the lhe chief interest I debate on the Com, nt re<1 i»807 words
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Article38 1896-08-04 5 Winiidd bonser is not quite >t ;*-;ii bicyclist, and, at Colombo, instant, in trying to gut oft' MV ho fell with the cycle on 11 M \.\i hut neither he nor the hurt. ryii-li38 words
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Article194 1896-08-04 5 I V'Ohi ou,’ Correspondent.) I SELANGOR V. S. V. A. V 1 iUl, Sunday morning, the F* ‘L ’i ream fired at the Rifle Range, I leather, but with a dull light. I attracted a few spectators, J! u I*' ihitish Resident. In the FirV’ti l a, 1194 words
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Article46 1896-08-04 5 f .!jr-iiiaded hartjuu (denrona. of Captain Lynn, arrived here !„’j, fi .,iniir: from Can lift* with a cargo ‘7, ii Tli* «*:i|»t;iiiA reports that, when j ;jn a»‘d hong. ln-oO e*t, he had xv a quantity of coal overboard, fjim to it' heating.46 words
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Article49 1896-08-04 5 date <*t last mail advices, ,i .1;mi! -on. Anti-Parnellitc member W’.'t Plan*, had given, in the House „fp >!!.!!, ;>!!'. notice ot ;hi address tor a Return of t!o* Hilaries paid to British jMlriit< and Heads of Departments >Ial::> Mates; stating in each ca<e du-v perform ext‘cutive49 words
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Article70 1896-08-04 5 tiKi.v ihi> morning, a man named E'poii. nnjthoed as a cook in a sago rVcry in Havelock Road, was stabbed linthc l'.e-t with a two-pronged fork by L Chinaman. named So Peng. The E-.fuii lean lias been sent to hospital. IjCj- -tieid to let tin' other70 words
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Article68 1896-08-04 5 I Vl'Tekuav »*vt*niiig, a European liaiii**(Hi‘ Milium, formerly mate of the* IvaiiU I'hl, J/o/, ramo out of the faihe Hu„„* and gut into a Yikisha. B? shortly after taken with a fit, pH th** i,u!!,*r eunveyed him to the I pntr 1 *>• 11* 5.. i68 words
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Article79 1896-08-04 5 THE SARIE BORNEO.” I iHt Sh-ir lluracn, which was launched Biley, Hargreaves and Co’s. •Liyanl y»*>t»*nlay, and which stuck in I 'Mul, ilnated clearly into deep water an hour and a half before high -Let night. Only about four feet had touched the ground, the i'-touiMler being well afloat. A79 words
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Article1479 1896-08-04 5 ETON V. WINCHESTER. Ihe annual match between these two ianious schools ended on Saturday, 27th ultimo, at Winchester, iu a win for the home team by eight wickets. St U inoliester, 213, and 55 for two; Eton, I 2« ami 141. YORKSHIRE V. THE AUSTRALIANS. When stumps1,479 words
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Article182 1896-08-04 5 LOSS OF THE GUNBOAT ILTIS.” FOI NDERED AT CHEFOO. ONLY TEN SAVED. A i*invate telegram from Hongkong was received this morning in Singapore, announcing that the German gunboat litis foundered in the Bay of Clicfoo, during a severe typhoon. Out of a crew of 85 hands all told only 10182 words
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Article64 1896-08-04 5 ST. JOSEPH’ S INSTITUTION. Brother John, for some years connected with St. Joseph’s Institution, died of dysentery at Rangoon, on the 11th inst. Brother Isidore, director of the Christian Brothers School in Ceylon, arrived from Colombo yesterday by the Sughalien. He is staying at the institution, and he has come64 words
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Article132 1896-08-04 5 The two sons of the King of Siam, and their uncle, Prince Bhanurangsi, were, at last advices, the lions of Paris. People there had forgiven the manner in which Siam acted with regard to its territories east of the Mekong that were wanted by France, and were trying132 words
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Article1424 1896-08-04 5 (Six Days in Advance of the Mail.) (Via Australia.) THE SCULLING CHAMPION8HIP. The match which takes place on July 13th between Wag Harding, champion of England, and James Stanbury, of New South Wales, the present titular holder of the championship of the world, is attracting considerable interest, both1,424 words
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Article47 1896-08-04 5 Thk following are the entries and handicap weights for the Grand Handicap Triton 11.0, Clown- 10.3, Jlmm y 9.7, Chopsticks 8.12. In anticipation of the 12.3 pony race falling through, for want of entries, the Committee have decided to substitute a race for galloways.47 words
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Article41 1896-08-04 5 Tiie Netherlands Trading •Society's report for 1895 shows net refits amounting to 1,845,279 guilders. The dividend to shareholders, 5.1 per cent., absorbs 1,824,9*3 guilders. Over 10,000 guilders were carried to the Reserve Fund, raising it to 2,282,814 guilders.41 words
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Article925 1896-08-04 6 The Police and the Fire Brigade, like two naughty children, have quarrelled, and, though the Commissioners are, or were, willing and anxious to make it up, the Police will not kiss and be friends. It is a pity, because the dispute involves expense to the public. Hitherto,925 words
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Article71 1896-08-04 6 Private telegraphic ad vices state that the British ship Sierra Berinw of Liverpool was wrecked on Gang island Maldives, crew all safely landed at Colombo except one man who died of fever on Gang island. Ollieial enquiry exonerates Master and officers of all blame. The ship was71 words
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Article81 1896-08-04 6 In the suit brought bv the St. Joseph Institution against t lie Shanghai Mereurt a verdict lias been given for the plaintiff for Tls. 1,000 with costs. The suit wa> brought to recover damages for certain allegations made by the Merruri/ in respect to the circumstances under81 words
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Article119 1896-08-04 6 Further papers on the Military Contribution question have been laid before the Legislative Council of Hongkong. The unofficial members of the Council had urged that, in fixing the revenue on w hich to base the Military Contribution of that Colony, certain items of a Municipal nature. a>119 words
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Article186 1896-08-04 6 (From our Correspondent.) The Inspector of Police, who arrived in Tras on the 13th inst., to inquire into the Trunk Road disaster, has been having a busy time of it. He has investigated two cases of highway robbery with violence, in both of which the unfortunate victim* were186 words
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Article835 1896-08-04 6 LAUNCH OF THE S. S. BANKA”. For the second time in one week Messrs. Riley Hargreaves and Co. have successfully launched a steam vessel at their works at Tanjong Rhu. On Tuesday they launched the s. s. Sn Borneo. To-day was launched the Banka the property of Mr. \eo Swee835 words
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Article4292 1896-08-04 6 MR. NEWTON AND THE PROVIDENT FUND. fire brigade and police. A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Mr. Alexander Gentle (President), Mr. Shelford, c.m.g., Mr. Sohst, Mr. Joaquim, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Seali Leang Scab, Mr. Moses, and Mr. Tan Jiak Kim. Official4,292 words
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Article377 1896-08-04 7 We greatly regret to announce the death of Dr. William Hoad, Colonial Surgeon Resident, Singapore. Dr. Hoad died this morning at five minutes past nine, after an illness of only a week’s duration. The circumstances in which he contracted the disease to which he succumbed renders377 words
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Article72 1896-08-04 7 By the s. s. Pentakota yesterday, Mr. P. Dalian shipped the following string of race horses to run at the forthcoming meeting at Penang:— Locky, Jimmy, Fire, Eileen, Lakeslone, Fair Rosamond, and Lurline. They were all looking remarkably fit and well, the improvement. in Jimmy and Fire being72 words
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Article145 1896-08-04 7 This year, the Sumatra tobacco sales at Amsterdam drew unusual attention, owing to leaf from Tamiang coming upon the market for the first time. Tamiang is a district to the north of Deli, where the Achinese had free play two years ago, and troops had continually to145 words
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Article72 1896-08-04 7 •It is said, in Penang, that the Government will offer two Queen’s Scho larf-hips for competition next year. A typhoon passed over Shanghai on the 23rd instant. Several houses and trees were blown down. Intense heat prevailed at Hongkong a week ago. Several deaths from heat apoplexy72 words
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Article35 1896-08-04 7 The Hon. G. S. Murray has been confined to his house since Thursday, suffering from a painful affection of the eyes. He suffered some years ago in a similar way.35 words
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Article44 1896-08-04 7 As regards the reported poisoning of the late Mrs. Percy St opiums, the 77 g Gazette states, on official authority, rhat the Government Analyst has found no traces of poison. It seems clear that her death arose from natural causes.44 words
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Article42 1896-08-04 7 The Penang assize case against a Chinaman for passing a forged cheque amounting to $7,000, resulted in the jury returning a verdict of guilty by 5 to 2. The judge declined to and ordered a new trial for Monday last.42 words
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Article39 1896-08-04 7 About the middle of this month, the signing of the commercial treaty between China and Japan was shortly expected. The Japanese plenipotentiary has shortened matters by withdrawing, for the present, certain stipulations regarding manufacturing in China.39 words
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Article48 1896-08-04 7 Mr. Asano, President of the Toyo Kistm ivwaisha, lu the Jai >anese Government the formation of a Volunteer Fleet, on the lines of the well-known Russian organisation. Government aid is sbught from the outset in the shape of grants towards the building of the steamers.48 words
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Article89 1896-08-04 7 Thursday, the Oth August next, will be observed throughout the Colony as a Rank Holiday. All Public Offices will bo closed on that day. 'l'lie leave of absence granted to Dr. M. F. Simon. Principal Civil Medical Officer, Straffs Settlements, has been extended for one month and two89 words
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Article194 1896-08-04 7 BOYS’* AND THEIR PARAMOUR*. There was an affray at the servants’ quarters at Mr. A. P. Adams’s house yesterday. It seems that about the middle of the day Mr. Adams’s boy, and cook, and Mr. Velge’s boy were together when two other Chinamen came in.194 words
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Article134 1896-08-04 8 We arc advised that there will probably be heavy delay in the transmission of telegrams between Madras and Bombay for the next few days the Indian Government have only two lines available, and these are working very badly. Lines to Calcutta are also interrupted the railway to134 words
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Article71 1896-08-04 8 Nine coolies, belonging to a coolie lodging house in Victoria Street, were arrested yesterday. They had a row with the towkay, and are alleged to have smashed lip all the crockery. On the other hand they accuse the towkay of breaking open their boxes. The boxes were71 words
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Article75 1896-08-04 8 The Coroner, Dr. Mugliston, brought in a verdict of wilful murder yesterday against the six coolies, who are alleged to- have brutally attacked the Sikh watchman at the High Level Reservoir recently, causing his death at the hospital on the following dav. The murdered man75 words
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Article130 1896-08-04 8 The Japanese won a decisive victory over the rebels in Formosa on the 18t-h instant. The result was that the Japanese were able to restore communication between the camphor districts where the rebellion first broke out and their base at Taiwanfoo. It is reported that the Japanese Government has130 words
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Article150 1896-08-04 8 At Hongkong, in 1 S95.the total expenditure reached $3,159,343, against a revenue of $2,535,000. The excess of expenses, excluding loan works, over revenue in 1895 was about $490,000. But, if certain extraordinary expenditure be deducted, there would be a surplus of over *330,000. In spite, however,150 words
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Article170 1896-08-04 8 Mucn regret has been occasioned in marine and engineering circles by the sudden death of Mr. Benjamin McColl, foreman engineer in the employ of Messrs Riley Hargreaves and Co., at their work* at Tanjong Rhu. Mr. McColl was in his usual health yesterday, and was170 words
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Article722 1896-08-04 8 ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP. THE REGIMENT V. R. A. The above tie between these two teams was played last night on the Esplanade, before a huge crowd of spectators. The night was an ideal one for football, the ground being in splendid condition. Punctually at 5 o’clock, Referee Scoular had722 words
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Article107 1896-08-04 8 ESTEKDAY afternoon, (he remains of the late Dr. Hoad were interred in the cemetery at, Singapore. The funeral cortege was long, and the coffin was surmounted by many wreaths. The burial service was conducted by the Reverend \V. H. C. •Dunkerley. Among those present at the107 words
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Article2731 1896-08-04 8 THURSDAY, 30th JULY. PRESENT. H. E. the Governor, Sir Charles Mitchell, g.c.m.g. Hon. J. A. Swettenham, c.m.g., Colonial Secretary. Hon. W. R. Col Iyer, Attorney-General. Hon. H. Trotter, Auditor-General. Hon. E. E. Isemonger, Colonial Treasurer. Hon. Capt. Anderson, Acting Colonial Engineer. Hon. J. Burkinshaw. Hon. T. Shelford, c.m.g.2,731 words
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Article31 1896-08-04 9 air linsi Khoo Kwi Bock, the r*T of Bohn, Meyer 1 'liruiir. i*>! riminal breach of 'i" t tin valued at more l li. i» cn postponed to31 words
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Article84 1896-08-04 9 now .ju**-tion pending at win) b i<» j »iiy the hospital M •Furl; no. who was badly 1 leopard. the property of 1 Government say t ‘V' «ane joined the police >:,r t hi> own free will, J'jiy li»r tin-‘.port. The police, ‘!ik tn p Mr.84 words
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Article87 1896-08-04 9 It moiling of the r,l Marino Club was 7, iTe-ident, Capaiding. There were i. v 11 present, including Mr. Drysdale. The a V«> favourable one, adopted, it showed nah war ended the ll v, "as a credit l!, duding the sum “‘'i lorward from the liVt 187 words
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Article1156 1896-08-04 9 < APTA1X STRACHAX INTERVIEWED.— I lOXEERIXC A TRADE. —RISE OF SINGAPORE.— KKKE-TIiADE TRIl’MI'H ANT. Tiik account of Captain St radian’s experiences in Singapore, reproduced in the following, is interesting, if only for it> amusing inaccuracies. Capt. Stiacnan is well-known here, and the blame for inaccuracy, perhaps,1,156 words
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Article162 1896-08-04 9 Three dead bodies were discovered in different parts of the city last night. Sir \V. Harcourt speaks of the Home Government as “Nebuchadnezzar? preparing to go out to grass." The Spanish Government ha\e issued a decree increasing the effective military force in tin* Philippine Maud* to 17.(>(><>162 words
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Article67 1896-08-04 9 About eighteen months ago, Mr. E. 11. Bell’s cook vanished with several dollars that had been given him to purchase articles in the bazaar. Yesterday, lie was caught on hoard the steamer llye lAong, and this morning he was sentenced by the magistrate to three weeks’ rigorous67 words
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Article136 1896-08-04 9 Their Alajesties the King and Queen of Siam arrived at Singapore from Java at half-past five last evening, in His Majesty’s yacht, the Malta Cltahlvri. A Royal salute of twenty-one guns was fired from Fort Canning, and was acknowledged from the Royal yacht, The yacht cast136 words
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Article1936 1896-08-04 9 SATISFACTORY PROGRE8S IX THE POSITION AND PROSPECTS OF THE COMPANY. The twenty-seventh half-yearly meeting of the British North Borneo Company was held on the 7th ult.. at Cannon-street Hotel, E.C., under the presidency of Mr. Richard B. Martin, M.I\, (the chairman of the company.) j The Secretary1,936 words
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Article45 1896-08-04 10 The Government Gazette notifies that the Governor has appointed by an instrument under the Public Seal of the Colony, the Hon'ble J. A. Swettenham, c.m.g., to be his Deputy during his absence from the Settlement of Singapore, dating from the Ist instant.45 words
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Article179 1896-08-04 10 TRACKING THE OWNER. Some week ago, Mr. Kell, tin* Chief Police Officer, seized a large quantity of counterfeit Dutch coin at Xo. *V>, Church Street. The owner of the promises, Yap Pang, decamped, anti, .although tin* Police are confident that he still remains in Singapore in hiding,179 words
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Article417 1896-08-04 10 (Front The Times »j t eylon.") Pekin. 21 #t Jvly. A eommvrciiil treaty between Chinn and Japan has boen signed, based on the treaty of Shinionnsaki. China grants Japan tlie favoured nation treatment but Japan refuses to grant tin* same to China. London, m 22nd Join. The marriage(Front " The Times »j t eylon.") - 417 words
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Article932 1896-08-04 10 This month will undoubtedly be remembered by the Chinese Presbyterians of Singapore, and a large number of their friends, by the formal dedication of a new* chapel in Gaylang on the 21st. The most remarkable feature in this new* extension of an already extended work is the fact932 words
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Article1436 1896-08-04 10 Surely, Singapore is becoming a great ship-building centre With two Ocean steamships being launched from one yard in one week, it looks well. But will the ship-building boom continue I have my doubts. At least, it will be some years before we fulfil the prophecy of Sir1,436 words
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Article95 1896-08-04 10 The second volume of the Orders of the Sid tan of Perak in Council, 1877-95, has come out at Taiping. It contains the enactments passed in 1894 and 1895. The work is compiled by Mr. E. W. Birch, the late Acting Resident of Perak, and is95 words
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495 1896-08-04 10 ('28th ./,/M NVk learn this ni rni Kelso that ati. nit t xU S\ absented themselves fr K, T L Chinese School, J* stances that have 1*4 in those columns, T|, does not anticipate that t|„. 1ri will increase in number f w j. the unfortunate495 words
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5339 1896-08-04 10 (29th -filly-) 00 THEY WILL HAVE NOTHING MOEfc THE ANOLO-CHINKSE i 0 The following letter ha* to-day, to Mr. Kelso TO THE REV. C. C. KELHN Dear Sir,— We have fully considered y°}j r J‘ i fri* the local Press [Straits in"5,339 words
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Article58 1896-08-04 12 The Siamese transport Chamrocn arrived yesterday from Samarang on her way to Bangkok. The Siamese cruiser Makut Rajakmnar, Commander Guldberg, arrived on Saturday from Cheribon. She will leave for Bangkok to-day. 4 A cricket match played on Saturday, between teams representing the S.C.C. indtheS.R.C., resulted in an58 words
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Article28 1896-08-04 12 THE CACHEMIRE. The French transport (Jarhemire irrivcd on Saturday from Saigon with officers, 59 subaltern officers, and -loti soldiers on hoard. She left the -anic day for Marseilles.28 words
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Article33 1896-08-04 12 The Rev. YY r H. Dunkerley, preaching at Evensong at the Cathedral yesterday, nade a touching allusion to the late Dr. Hoad. Appropriate hymns were >ung throughout tin* service.33 words
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Article41 1896-08-04 12 Tiie wreck of tin' s.s. I’oh Ilia Gna,i was put up to auction on Saturday hy dossrs. Powell Ar Co., and realised S050. /he cargo on hoard was valued at SdO. file purchascrjwas Mr. Wee Koon Sin.41 words
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Article37 1896-08-04 12 After the banquet given by the King >f Siam on Saturday night, His Excclency went on board the Sea llelle, and eft for Malacca. His Excellency will •(‘turn in time for Legislative Council »n Friday.37 words
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Article43 1896-08-04 12 4 Japanese deer is one of the late-t hings in the Scottish Highlands. Mr Yrtlmr Bignold, proprietor of ,ue, in Ross-shire. has successfully iccomplisltcd the task of acclimatising lie Oriental species. The Japanese herd ins flourished, and the .animals are strong.43 words
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Article44 1896-08-04 12 II. M. S. Edgar, Captain Y\\ H. Ilonlerson, arrived at Singapore at ten /clock last nigiit on her wav to Kf»gand. and left at half-past six ihiDoming. -The Deputy-Governor (Mr. L A. Swetlenliain) called on the captain »f H.M.S. Edgar last evening.44 words
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Article94 1896-08-04 12 The follxflving notification appear* in he Selangor Government Gazette, ofthe >lst July: With reference to Notiiieaion No.itf) of 31st January, it is lerebv notified that the export duty m tin xxill he reduced to 312 a bhnra, with effect from the Ist August. The Negri Semhilan94 words
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Article116 1896-08-04 12 A PETTY OFFICER DROWNED. Last night, a second class petty officer of stokers and two other seamen of II.M.S. Ijdijar. put off from Johnston’s derto go to the ship. The petty officer was intoxicated, and, when tin* party were about one hundred and fifty yards116 words
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Article139 1896-08-04 12 w AI/UCST MONTHLY MEDAL HANDICAP. H. Hilton 54 47 18 83 J. \Y. B. Maelaren 4(> 50 10 80 Dr. Fow’lie 44 43 plus 2 89 J. Adamson 45 45 se. 90 A. A. Gunn 48 48 0 90 W. S. Nichols 51 53 14 90 YV.139 words
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Article120 1896-08-04 12 On Saturday evening, at about nine o’clock, Mr. Kahlcke, the proprietor of the Hotel de la Paix died very suddenly from heart disease. He had been rather unwell for a couple of days, hut this sudden end was altogether unexpected. Mr. Kahleke was born near120 words
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Article140 1896-08-04 12 The Times of Ceylon of the 23rd July, gives particulars of the wreck of the Sierra Eerima on Gang Inland in the Maldives Group. The Sierra J'trima is a sailing ship belonging to Messrs. Thomson, Anderson Co., ot Liverpool. She struck on Gang Island on the 21st of June,140 words
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Article530 1896-08-04 12 Tiik annual report of the Survey Depart merit. Straits Settlements, for the year 1895, shows that, in Singapore, applications for lands are still very few iii comparison with those of previous years; hut there has been, instead, a groat increase in current work in connection530 words
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Article863 1896-08-04 12 BANQUET ON THE ROYAL YACHT. The King of Siam entertained a large and distinguished company at a banquet on board the Royal Yacht, the Malta Cltakhri on Saturday evening. The yacht had the appearance ot a floating palace, and was brilliantly illuminated. Launches were863 words
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Article148 1896-08-04 12 The output of tin has comi.w, fallen oft in Kinta. But, looki, ligures in the Government not appear so. Mining on a <k has turned a failure, but tla kept up by the lampan work-rf’!* are doing exceedingly well. Jt is alleged that the Straits Tr r148 words
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Article477 1896-08-04 12 PANEGYRICS IN LIVERPOOL The Liverpool Journal of Comm of July 2nd, commenting on tlie nieetur addressed by Sir YY\ E. Maxwell on the previous day, and the banquet tendered to him, says: The presence in our midst of the hero of the Gold Coast, the man477 words
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Article142 1896-08-04 12 (For the Fur E«*-r >(|doBl Per P, efc O. s. Shanylun koiu June 27 Mr. E. G. Hill* Mrs. T. Keartou, |/jn<i£ Per P. O. s. s. Ocean" Mr July 17: —Mr. H.T H f a Bf Muir. Mr. A. Knight, J. S. Mat ado, Rev. K. Ma»ir^*142 words
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Article694 1896-08-04 13 u|N AT FOOTBALL. *.OAV -‘TATES FORCES, c. l'<,ne*}M>ndent.) (> n her return from |,i Colonel Walker and i!,- and Watson to Klang. tr Oistriet Officer at H- },.>« resigned the service. j that Mr. Holmes hae j u order to assume the I nge coconut plantair<-'; llliV about694 words
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Article187 1896-08-04 13 SINGAPORE V. THE FUSILIERS. A rifle match between teams representing the above took place on Saturday afternoon, on the military range at Tanglin, when Singapore won bv the substantial margin of 32 points*. A glance at the names shows that the vs inning team was virtually one from187 words
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Article301 1896-08-04 13 KAILWAYS. COAL MINING. SUGAR PROSPECTS. At Paris, a syndicate lias been formed to lay and work railways in the Philippines, and it has laid schemes for the purpose before tin; Spanish authorities. One result of the syndicate's act ion is that the Minister for the Colonics has sent301 words
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Article2830 1896-08-04 13 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners at an Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, the 15tii July, 1896. Present:— The President, Alex. Gentle, Esq.; Col. Pennefather, the InspectorGeneral of Police G. T. Hare, Esq.; Th. Sohst, Esq.; Tan Jiak Kim, Esq.; J. P. Joaquim, Esq.; Hon. T. Shelford, c.m.g.2,830 words
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Article254 1896-08-04 14 TO Tilt KDITUK OF TIIE STIC.UTS TIMES.’* Siu, —You have lately opened your columns to the discussion of polemical subject, may I venture to draw at ten! ion to one point in our Christian Creed and Ritual, which, 1 think, needs revision. Last Thursday evening,254 words
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Article372 1896-08-04 14 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Ran Liong from Borneo Messrs. Broers, and Knit holler. Per 8. s. Choir Rhua from Klang via ports: —Mr. Hendricks. Per M. M. s. s. Saghalien from Marseilles Messrs. P. de Lange T.C. Bogaardt, Aug. Mulder, Black, Robertson, and Kindfimann. From Colombo .—Mr. Greig,372 words
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Article270 1896-08-04 14 Under this heading the following abbreviations arc used: —str. steamer; -1»»j» tuj.—barque Brit. —British U. S. United States; Fr. French ;Ger.— German Dut. Dutch Job. —Johore Ac., G.e., —General cargo d.p.—deck passengers U. —Uncertain T. 1*. \V'. —Tanjong Pa gar Wharf r i'. P. D.—-Tanjong Pa gar270 words
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Article998 1896-08-04 14 Akhivals Since Noon of Saturday. -1. A pear, lit it. >tr. 1,.‘192 tons, Capt Hanson. 2nd Aug. From Hongkong. gSth July. G.c. Sarkios uiul Moses. For Penang, loin orrow.—W. Pon Sniff ('Hon Hi*it. str. 1!W tons. I'apl. Geary, Ist Vug. From Bangkok, 291 h July. G. c. Fail998 words
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Article953 1896-08-04 14 —v Flao I Vessel’s Name. Tons Captain Fkom Saileh d i Rig- J Kostroma Rus. str. 2896 Skalsky Hankow July 27 Hong Leong Brit.str. 1171 Fripp jAmoy July 15 lv 07 Ban Liong Dut. str. 276 Lovius Bjcrniasin July >4 Fl Elcano 'Spa str. 601 Beotegui (Manila July d953 words
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Article694 1896-08-04 14 Date, j Vessel’s Name Flag&Rig! Captain Destination July 28 I Oopack Brit.str. Summer H'kong, Shanghai and-J 28 Foochow str. Blackburn Shanghai via port* I 28 Ban Whatt Soon str. Rouse Billiton ana Pontlaniu 28 Batavier str. Peters j Cotie via ports I 28 Pakan j sir. Bruce Muar and694 words
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Article205 1896-08-04 15 lASSKD SI NDA 'STRAITS OB ARRIVED FOB o»nMa v- JV\te From j Destin- 1 Re--HU'S Name. Oommaxher. of Where mos M RK u 1 Sailing, 11/n'rT'- v'T, Colombo 'Rata via 'ohi.M- Nicholson Colombo Batavia l eUl s Madras Batavia '.'h! r spencer Djibouti Batavia -h.(doiicona bynn Aj.l i>> Cardiff205 words
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Advertisement365 1896-08-04 16 JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd SINGAPORE. ELECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT. —Our Electro Plate Stock contains a compete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. Prizes for Athleti* We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, Arc. meeting®. r jV365 words
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