The Straits Budget, 12 January 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section140 1897-01-12 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and140 words
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285 1897-01-12 1 Le\1»1N<i ARTICLES. An Austin linn Strike. South Africa. Port Darwin. Punjoiii. Native state'* Trial. Local. Market quotation-, shipping Ne\v>. I'as>t*iigcr J.i>f. Police News. The Stabbing (’ase. i»; i Theft from a Steamship. Sale of Horses. An Expensive Blow. Anglo Chinese Free School.285 words
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Article420 1897-01-12 1 Singapore, 12th January, 1*97. PRODUCE. Gain bier, 0.50. do Cube No 1 9.30. do do No 2 7.50. Gonra Bali, 5.4:?*. do Poutianak, 5.05. Pepper, Black 11.37$. Sago Flour Sarawak 2.85. do Brunei 2.22. Peari Sago 3.30. Coffee. Bali, 34.00. Coffee Palombang 35.50. Coffee, Liberian, No. 1420 words
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Article427 1897-01-12 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. s. s. Yarra. The mail for Europe by the German s. 8. Bayern closed to-day. The s. 8. Prim lleinrirh with the German mail from Europe arrived on Thursday. The M. M. s. s. Caledonien427 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article28 1897-01-12 1 MARINE STRIKE. London J th January. The Marine Engineers throughout Australia have struck, on the shipowners refusing to accept Union rules. One hundred steamers are lying idle.28 words
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Article21 1897-01-12 1 An imihediate advance of the Niger expedition is expected. The objective point of the expedition is not yet divulged.21 words
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Article54 1897-01-12 1 ANOTHER gATFIR RISING. London 6th January. The Butlaro tribe has murdered a trader and captured his wife and child on the Mashowdng River, one hundred miles to the westward of Vryburg in British Becliuanaland. It is feared that the whole tribe lias revolted. Volunteers are leaving Vryburg for the54 words
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Article75 1897-01-12 1 or A RANTIN’K TR< >U BLES. Two shiploads of immigrants from India are now in quarantine at Durban in Natal. A monster meeting has been held at Durban at which it was resolved to urge the Government to send these immigrant'; back to India at the expense of the75 words
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Article10 1897-01-12 1 The strike of steamship engineers in Australia has ended.10 words
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Article75 1897-01-12 1 THE IMMIGRATION TROUBLE. London, 7th January. The Natal Government has replied to tin* resolution passed by the public meeting at Durban, which asked fora prohibition against the landing of quarantined immigrants from India there. I In the reply, the Government said that it was unable to prevent the land*-75 words
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Article35 1897-01-12 1 A BIMETALLIC MISSION. The New York correspondent of the London Time* telegraphs that Senator Wolcott will visit Europe as an unofficial envoy from Mr. McKinley to promote the cause of international bimetallism.35 words
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Article74 1897-01-12 1 PATRIOTIC 1*01*10 Y. Cecil Rhodes has delivered a speech at Cape Town in defence of his policy. He said that the expansion of British territory in South Africa had been the guiding line of that policy. Owing to Britain being backward in that respect, he had been obliged74 words
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Article20 1897-01-12 1 FURTHER BLOODSHED. Conflicts between Christians and Mussulmen have been renewed near Canea. Several of the combatants have been killed.20 words
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Article51 1897-01-12 1 VERDICT OF GUILTY. London, Bth January. In the RuBBeli-Scott libel case, the trial was stopped by the counsel for the defendants Lady Scott, Cockerton, and Aylott, withdrawing the plea of justification owing to want of evidence. The jury returned a verdict ot‘ guilty. Sentencenvill be passed51 words
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Article10 1897-01-12 1 All the Armenian prisoners at Constantinople have been released.10 words
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Article43 1897-01-12 1 INCREASED VIRULENCE. London, 9 th Jaunary. The plague continues unabated at Bombay. Business is paralysed there. Nearly half the population of the city hat fled. Several mills at Bombay have been closed. The plague is also bad at Kurrachee, in Sind.43 words
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Article49 1897-01-12 1 Later. HEAVY OUTLAY IN PROSPECT. Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, declares in a speech at Bristol that he has reason to expect a fair surplus. He stated that the Government would ask Parliament to sanction large amounts for the defence of the coaling stations.49 words
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Article49 1897-01-12 1 GRAVITY OK THE SITUATION. At the request of Lord George Hamilton, t h»* Secretary of State for India, the Lord Mayor of London has opened an Indian Famine Fund. There is no longer any doubt of the extreme gravity and w ide extent of the calamity.49 words
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Article35 1897-01-12 1 THE SENTENCES. Lady Scott, Aylott, and Cockerton, implicated in the Russell-Scott libel case, have been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment each. Lady Scott will be treated as a first class misdemeanant.35 words
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Article20 1897-01-12 1 PEACE OVERTURES. It is reported at New York that the Cuban insurgents have made overtures for peace to Spain.20 words
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Article17 1897-01-12 1 The situation in Bechuana Land has become graver, and the natives are raiding in various districts.17 words
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Article21 1897-01-12 1 London 11 th January. In the football match, Wales r. England, Wales scored a goal and two tries; England nil.21 words
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Article38 1897-01-12 1 Baron Courcel, lately the French Ambassador at London, made some friendly remarks at an interview with the Paris correspondent of the Times. The Paris newspapers hence warmly advocate a friendly understanding between France and Britain.38 words
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Article24 1897-01-12 1 It is persistently reported that M Muravieff, the Russian Minister at Copenhagen, succeeds Prince Lobanoff as Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs.24 words
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Obituary62 1897-01-12 1 DEATHS. At Mapiedurham. Mount Elizabeth, on die 6th mst.. Harold Alexander Edmund. infant >on of Alexandf.rJamks and Evelyn Koss. At Kskhnnk. Tanglin. on Thursday morning. ilie 7ih inst.. Hannah Williams, the Moved wife of Robert Allan. Davies—On the I lth instant, at No. 19. rhomson Road. Wilfrid Parry, the infant62 words
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Article451 1897-01-12 2 (Straits Times s th January The marine engineers, according today’s Reuters telegram, have struck work througout Australia in consequence of the refusal of the shipowners to aceept the union rules. About four years ago there was a much more wide spread strike in the Australian shippingtrade, the(Straits Times, sth January.) - 451 words
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Article593 1897-01-12 2 (Straits Times 7 tii January) When the history of British development and enterprise in South Africa comes to be written by the historian of the future, the present decade will furnish much material for reflection and comment. It has been a period of incessant revolt, of almost constant(Straits Times, 7tii January) - 593 words
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Article324 1897-01-12 2 (Straits Times Stk January.) Port Darwin, which has just been visited by a disastrous hurricane, lies on the extreme northwest coast of Australia, and has gained the repute of being a noble harbour. The township there bears the name of Palmerston and is the capital of the Northern(Straits Times, Stk January.) - 324 words
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Article318 1897-01-12 2 (Straits Times, 11 th January Punjom is at length a dividend-pay-ing concern, though the dividend that it pays can scarcely be regarded as a justification of the repeated promises and the inexhaustible optimism of the directorate. It is not so very long ago that Punjom was regarded in Hongkong,(Straits Times, 11 th January ) - 318 words
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Article375 1897-01-12 2 (Straits Times 11 th January.) The Court of the Judicial Commissioner of the Federated Native States has made a rather unfortunate start. In another column will be found the report of the trial of a Chinaman for wilful murder. The prisoner was found guilty, after some(Straits Times, 11 th January.) - 375 words
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Article188 1897-01-12 2 AUSTRIANS BEAT THE BRITISHERS. On Saturday afternoon, a rowing race was held in Singapore harbour between several crews from the British men-of-war, and the Austrian cruiser Saida. The event was organised by-the Sea Sports Committee, Messrs. Braddell and Brandt, the Austrian Consul, were the starters, and the188 words
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Article526 1897-01-12 2 MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. Files of the Cotnercio bring details of events to the 4th instant. At that date, the great victory over the rebels in Bulacan, on the 1st January, had aroused hopes that the rebellion would not outlive a few more such blows. Details of this rebel526 words
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Article31 1897-01-12 2 The steamer (jUenartney t due here on 13th instant, is bringing out plant and machinery for use in the extension of the N aval Yard at Hongkong. .-J 1 A ilii.31 words
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Article337 1897-01-12 2 A PRIEST ACCIDENTALLY SHOttrJ HIS FRIEND. A shocking fatal accident occumaj at Malacca on Friday afternoon last I It appears that at half past the Rev. Father Carvalho, of thJ Portugese Church there, went intothJ compound at the back of the church ii| order to try337 words
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Article396 1897-01-12 2 PRISONER UNDEFENDED. DEATH SENTENCE PASSED. At Kuala Lumpur, on the 4th instant! before Mr. Justice Jackson, JudicaiT Commissioner, and a jury, Sliue Tun Tow was tried for the murder of Ail Wall Watt at Rawang early on tl», morning of 1st December last. Mr Kershaw, Legal396 words
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Article96 1897-01-12 2 (For the Far East) Per P O. 8. 8. Canton from Lend ju. D® 6 12:—Lieut. A. B. Harrison. Per P. A O. s. s. Maxsilia from London, D®®' 31:—Mr. and Mrs. J. P, Harper, MrsDonner. Mr. H. M. Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Birch and child,96 words
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Article164 1897-01-12 3 the Virzapore left Penang at 6 p. n, yesterday, and is due here at daylight to-morrow*. The cost of the China-Japan war to t ii,. latter Power is estimated at 171 millions of yen. number of valuable plants were stolen, last night, front Mr. C. J. Davies’164 words
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Article35 1897-01-12 3 Captain Curtis, of the s.s. Deviurongse woke up this morning to discover that during the night a silver card stand, a telescope, and a coat had been stolen from his cabin.35 words
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Article35 1897-01-12 3 Thk enquiry into the stranding of tin- Nippon Yuscn Kaisha’s s.s. liimejimuru on the Bombay Reef, Paracels Shoal, on 1st November, was opened at tli** Marine Office, Teishinsho, Tokio, on the lSth December.35 words
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Article41 1897-01-12 3 It is rumoured that tin* Darwin cattle service is being floated into an English Co., and that to enable this to In* doin'the South Australian Government will extend the export subsidy for two years from its expiration this year.41 words
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Article43 1897-01-12 3 It is reported that the Japanese liattloships Fuji and Yashima now building in England, are to be handed mvr to Japanese naval officers in April n* xt. and that they will leave for Japan during the months of June or July.43 words
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Article55 1897-01-12 3 Last evening, Messrs. Powell A Co. sold by auction a number of horses and turn-outs, the property of Mr. P. Dalian. There was a large attendance, and some good prices were realised. A pair of Australian horses fetched 84>o, and another pair 8400, the best prices among55 words
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Article58 1897-01-12 3 Maryaxski, the Polish gold expert, has continued the discovery of telluride gold at Kalgoorlie, and states that, when scientific men know the exact facts, they will at once agree that the permanency of the fields in that district is assured. Such rich ore, he states, has never58 words
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Article59 1897-01-12 3 Dr. Roger’s son went to market yesterday morning. On his way out, he accidently knocked against a Chinese boy much bigger than himself. The Asiatic struck him on the nose and caused it to bleed. This attracted attention, and led to the assailant’s arrest. He was, this59 words
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Article69 1897-01-12 3 Si mmonses, a Yokohama paper states, have heen issued for a jury to serve at the trial of Mrs. Carew for the murder of her husband, the number of persons summoned being sixty. The trial was set down for the 4th instant, in H.B.M. Court for Japan69 words
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Article67 1897-01-12 3 •Since the coming into operation of hie clause of the German Treaty with regard to the protection of patents, and trade-marks in Japan, an •important question has arisen as to w hat should be done with the patents, j subjects of other countriesi The Government considers that67 words
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Article346 1897-01-12 3 FURTHER REBEL REVERSES. Official advices from Manila received this morning announce another rebel defeat on the banks of the river Pasig, which runs through Manila. General Galbis with a detachment, two hundred strong, supported by forces under officers named Sarralde and Albert moved into the country along that346 words
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Article184 1897-01-12 3 At the Hongkong assizes, on the 31st December, an engineer named McKinley was sentenced to fifteen months’ hard labour on the charge of forging a letter with intent to defraud, and of uttering the letter with intent to defraud. The forgery was peculiar in that it was184 words
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Article279 1897-01-12 3 William Johnston, a sailor on board the s. s. Benaldei', was brought up on remand this morning charged with stabbing two of his officers of the ship slightly, and a fellow seaman named Lewis Nelson somewhat seriously in the upper part of the left arm. This occurred279 words
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Article2062 1897-01-12 3 The writer of the review’ of the work that bears such an excellent and poetic title is thankful to the Editor for the opportunity of renewing an acquaintance with an old and esteemed friend, the author, Charles J. H. Halcombe. He worked with Halcombe, in China, as2,062 words
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Article101 1897-01-12 3 This morning, Mr. Edlin called the attention of Mr. Anthonisz to a case in which some pigs are alleged to have been stolen. Mr. Edlin said his instructions were that pigs w r ere intelligent animals, and could settle the case if put down at the place101 words
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Article136 1897-01-12 3 It is reported from Tientsin that the Chinese Government, have ordered, in all, some eleven armoured cruisers and torpedo-destroyers, through two German firms, and that it is intended to order four more very large cruisers next spring. The programme, as at present constituted, is to possess a136 words
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Article332 1897-01-12 3 MR. DETRINGS RETURN TO CHINA. The return to China of Mr. Detring is, says the JKorth-Cliina Daily News, principally connected with Li Hungchang’s embassy to Europe, that is to say, Mr. Detring, who was a close adviser of Li in Europe, is desirous of settling some outstandings of332 words
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Article51 1897-01-12 4 SINGAPORE AGAIN WJNB. (Special Telegram.) Yesterday, Mrs. Grigor Taylor won the Ladies' Championship with Ho. The other scores were: Mrs. Dallas, H 6; Miss Anthony, 87; Mrs. O'Sullivan, 87 Mrs. Bromhead Matthews, 89; Mrs. Merewether, 95; Mrs. L. C. Brown, 98; the five others were all over51 words
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Article105 1897-01-12 4 Another despatch from the Secretary of State on the Military Contribution of Hongkong was to he laid on the table of the Legislative Council there, yesterday.. 1 he unofficial members of Council had asked that the Contribution should be fixed at X40,000 a year as before, instead of105 words
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Article119 1897-01-12 4 FATTENED AND EATEN. The mail steamer Alameda which recently arrived at San Francisco from Sydney reported that the revenue cutter Lily liock which was sent by the New South Wales Government to learn the fate of a party of eleven miners, who had been working on the Solomon Islands,119 words
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Article171 1897-01-12 4 The French cruiser Alger arrived this morning from Saigon, on her way to France. She is a vessel of 4,120 tons displacement 1,000 h.p., and steams 19 knots. She is armed with 4 five ton, and 6, three ton guns, besides 10 quick firing guns and 10 machine171 words
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Article266 1897-01-12 4 Via Australia. London, 11th Dee. The Italian Government is calling for a loan of 1*9,500,000 with the object of increasing the strength of her army. President Cleveland has created some excitement in America by severely condemning American banking methods. He has expressed the opinion that sound financing will266 words
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Article706 1897-01-12 4 CHINEBE LIBERALITY'. (From a Correspondent.) It is with much satisfaction that the community in general, and the founder and trustees of the Anglo-Chinese (Free) School in particular, notice the publication in the Straits Times of some handsome donations to the fund which has been organised with706 words
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Article94 1897-01-12 4 Mr. Vernon, the Hongkong sharebroker, in his report dated 31st December states that Punjoms have continued very quiet with only small sales at $l2. The report now issued recommends a dividend, and carrying forward $15,658 to new account. Nothing has been written off property or plant*on the ground that94 words
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Article1214 1897-01-12 4 —Morning Post. In the course of the next few months, the struggle for the supremacy of the Atlantic will enter upon a new phase under conditions that will relegate such ocean flyers as the Campania and Lucania of the Cunard Line to the second place—Morning Post. - 1,214 words
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428 1897-01-12 4 On Friday last, New Year's *1) ay, a Gymkhana meeting was held at Seremban. Witli the exception of a shower late in the afternoon, fine weather prevailed, and the course was in excellent condition. The racing was fairly good, but there were no very428 words
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Article111 1897-01-12 4 A telegram has reached Penang from Negapatam to the effect that, cholera having broken out at the depot there all the coolies decamped. Thf; sinking of the Kotah yesterday at Tanjong Pagar w r as not caused bv the steamer Jlengloe as might have b<*en inferred from111 words
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Article30 1897-01-12 4 RIKISHA CAPSIZED. Yesterday afternoon, a rikisha, in which Mrs. Schultze was riding, wa* knocked over by a horse and trap driven by a Chinaman. Mrs. Schultz* was not seriously hurt.30 words
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Article37 1897-01-12 4 The Siam Free Press affirms that the King of Siam is expected to leave early this year for England in order to be present at the rejoicings in celebration of the Queen’s lengthened reign.37 words
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Article42 1897-01-12 4 The Foreign Representatives at Bang kok have united in requesting that thf Siamese Government should appoint qualified inspectors with the object of examining cattle arriving in Bangkok, and with a view to the immediate slaughter of all diseased animals.42 words
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Article40 1897-01-12 4 The steamer Siam., from Honukoii® met with a hurricane in the China Sea and lost her propeller, and had to b towed into Saigon on the 29th Decern ber. The steward was killed and two men dangerously wounded.40 words
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Article47 1897-01-12 4 The roads in Malacca and \n tli* Province good, not long ago, are described in the Penang Gazette as rotting and becoming so had that the cost of putting them again into an efficient condition will be very burdensome Misdirected retrenchment is assigned as the cause.47 words
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Article72 1897-01-12 4 At half-past eight o'clock last night several men, who had been giving iniot mation to the Protector of Chinese, were attacked by a party of Chinaniee and severely handled. One man's skull was fractured, and his arm cut in two places. He was removed to the hospital72 words
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Article76 1897-01-12 4 FRESH OPERATIONS. On the 2nd instant, four ships left Kotta Rajah with military forces ft* Lohong in Southern Acheen, whereTuku Umar, the Achinese chieftain, is gainin' ground. He wields such influence there that the local chiefs dare not oppose him. The forces on the way consists of four companies76 words
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Article174 1897-01-12 4 THE NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL. M. Doumer, the newly appoints Governor-General of French Indo-China is a very young man for the important post he has been called to fill, though he has already acquired a reputa tion for being a man of exceptional talents. A student of the Ecok Normale174 words
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Article681 1897-01-12 5 THE P. O. COMPANY. ka i,i.e condition of eastern freights. S j, 'l'lmiiias Sutherland, M. I’. (chair- ..raided over the annual meeting th( ia ivholders of the Peninsular j 'oritntal Steam Navigation Coman l( -M at the offices on the 10th ult. In 'movin'-' the adoption of the report i681 words
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Article97 1897-01-12 5 Last niglit, at the Rev. A. F. Sharp’s residence the European police were entertained at a dinner and entertainment, arranged by the rev. gentleman and Mrs. Sharp. Twenty-five sat down to dinner, and the attendance was greatly augmented afterwards by a number of visitors. Among those97 words
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Article289 1897-01-12 5 The approaching retirement of Sir E. Noel Walker has naturally started all kinds of rumours as to his successor, says the Times of Ceylon. The most generally-favoured official for the vacant post appears to be Mr. J. A. Swettenham, now Colonial Secretary at the289 words
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Article68 1897-01-12 5 On the 13th ult., the ship fiestar, of London, 1,690 tons, Captain Nomlan, from Rangoon, with rice, arrived at Falmouth, after an extraordinarily long passage of 195 days, the average passage being 110 days. During the voyage, the whole of the crew were attacked with beri-beri. Three68 words
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Article163 1897-01-12 5 The race for the Viceroy s Cup took place at Calcutta on the 26th December. The Cup is valued at XIOO presented by the Viceroy, and R 12,000 from the Race Fund. The second horse received R 1,500, and tin* third R 1,000 out of the entire163 words
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Article279 1897-01-12 5 ladies’ inter-port match. The Penang Golf Club was crowded last Saturday on occasion of the first Golf match between a team of four ladies from Singapore and a similar number of the Penang Club. The Champions of each Settlement were the first to make a start, Mrs.279 words
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Article1503 1897-01-12 5 NEWS, NOTES, AND REPORTS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. Mr. John Walter, Inspector of Branches of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, will probably leave in January on a round of inspection of the branches of the bank. THE E. E. A. AND C. CO. Tiie Eastern Extension, Australasia, and1,503 words
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Article65 1897-01-12 5 In accordance with the new contract with the Gas Company, the Municipal Engineer has drawn up a list showing when the lamps are to be lighted and extinguished, in order to secure eleven full hours of lighting, during every month of the year. This month every lamp65 words
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Article3940 1897-01-12 5 (From Hie Time* of Ceylon. i London, 22nd December. LpRD Salisbury has not prepared any project regarding Turkish reforms, but has simply proposed to the Ambassadors of 1 the Powers at Constantinopla to draft a 1 report dealing with the situation, and to I submit the same to(From Hie “ Time* of Ceylon. ) - 3,940 words
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Article39 1897-01-12 6 Mr. John Anderson, Consul-General for Siam, arrived this morning in the Print Heinrich. In another column will be found the second of the series of descriptive articles on Java. The first was published on December 30th.39 words
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Article34 1897-01-12 6 A Chinaman was seen staggering about Hongkong Street last night. He was evidently ill, and was taken to the hospital where he died almost immediately after arrival. An inquest will be held.34 words
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Article34 1897-01-12 6 An illuminated bicycle parade came off at Colombo on the 22nd December. Thirty-eight cyclists took part. The cycles were all lighted up with lamps and the best illuminated machines carried off prizes.34 words
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Article37 1897-01-12 6 At the date of last advices from Colombo (Dec. 31), cholera had broken out afresh there. Ten cases were reported on the previous day. So far, there had been 95 cases, of which 85 proved fatal.37 words
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Article39 1897-01-12 6 Some Chinese having got hold of tea machinery, have been trying to imitate Indian tea. A few packages have been sent over for sale in The Lane,” but it is poor stuff, and certainly unlike Indian tea.39 words
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Article46 1897-01-12 6 The Christmas number of the Paris Figaro maintains the established reputation of that journal The letter press contains interesting tales and sketches, interspersed with illustrations displaying a high order of artistic talent. In fact, the pictorial matter arrests the attention by taste and finish.46 words
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Article63 1897-01-12 6 E regret to announce the death of Mrs. Robert Allan, who died this morning at Eskbank, after a long and lingering illness. She came to Singapore twenty years ago and will be much missed by a large circle of friends. The funeral will take place this63 words
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Article92 1897-01-12 6 A hitch which has occurred in the reduction of telegraph rates to Japan appears to have been caused by the Japanese authorities refusing to sanction the collection of pajment by the Great Northern Telegraph Company in effective francs. The Chinese, on the other hand, have agreed to the92 words
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Article107 1897-01-12 6 THEIR RETURN. On the 15th Dec., the members of the Australian cricket team arrived at Melbourne from Tasmania by the st<earner Pateena. A large party of representative cricketers assembled on the wharf to meet them and, as the vessel came alongside, three hearty cheers were given in107 words
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Article141 1897-01-12 6 LIMITLESS SUPPLY FROM AMERICA. The Statist learns that immense preparations are being made in the United States to flood Europe, and more particularly England because of there being no duty, with Americanmade bicycles. Prices doubtless will be held up w hile the demand excee dsthe supply,141 words
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Article800 1897-01-12 7 the RESULTS of 1896 WERE SO LOW. (fro in a Correspondent.) There has been considerable private omment. bv no means favourable, indeed, on the results generally obtained by the schools at the examinatbms held during the last quarter of i war That these results have the past iinot800 words
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Article76 1897-01-12 7 At hull past six o’clock, last evening, a nnaman landed at Johnston’s Pier njlu the steamer from Klang. He several coolies to lift his box tl,e *sampan, and did not seem to ou let 0 keep his eyes on them. The Fit i w 8 w^ien he got76 words
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Article2380 1897-01-12 7 NO 2.—A BATAVIA HOTEL. (by a. de wit.) If, in this commonplace-loving age, there be one thing more commonplace and utterly devoid of character than another, it is a hotel. Hotels f where be railroads there be they. The locomotive scatters them along its shining2,380 words
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Article150 1897-01-12 7 The Secretary of the S. C. C., last evening, handed a very handsome cricketing trophy to Mr. G. P. Stevens, in recognition of the excellent services he rendered to his side in the recent match against Perak. The trophy was a timepiece in blackandgold, supported by two cricket bats150 words
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Article1679 1897-01-12 7 NOTES AND NEWS. THE LEE-METFORD BULLET. Further improvements have been made in the Lee Metford bullet, with the result that much better shooting has been secured at 500 yards. This is most important, as 500 yards is the range whereat the small-bore rifles should be most1,679 words
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Article44 1897-01-12 8 The pork farm at Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, has been abolished. The slaughtering of pigs and the sale of pork will now be unrestricted there, upon condition that pigs must be killed at the Government slaughter house upon payment of fees.44 words
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Article257 1897-01-12 8 Mk. Gordon Brown has commenced work on his concession at Sungei Sipufc. It is reported that the new road to Bruas is in tested with tigers, and, in some places.theirfootprints are clearly visible. Singaj>ore gained its only victory by winning the match at Lawn tennis by two setts257 words
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Article369 1897-01-12 8 From the n.ties of Ceylon.") London*, 29th December. The release of the Armenian prisoners at Constantinople and in Ada Minor has commenced. A crowded and influential meeting was held in Dublin under the presidency of the Lord Mayor, and comprising many Unionists. A resolution was unanimously adopted, that( From the “ n.ties of Ceylon.") - 369 words
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Article424 1897-01-12 8 VICTORY OF AN IRISHMAN. Xetr For A- IR/A December. The Six Days’, or rather 142 hours’ Cycle Race in Madison Square Garden, which ended at ten o’clock last night, has excited immense interest, 12,000 spectators being present at the finish. The winner proved to be424 words
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Article369 1897-01-12 8 The Budget of Egypt for 1897 is in most respect similar to its predecessors, but it contains two new features of interest, says the Times: —One of these is the provision made for the administration of the newly recovered province of Dongola, which is explained in detail.369 words
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Article45 1897-01-12 8 A cricket team from Selangor will visit Singapore to play the S.C.C. at Chinese New Year. Four golfers are also expected. Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, the newly-appointed fourth judge for the Straits Settlements, arrived at Penang by mail on the 4th instant.45 words
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Article30 1897-01-12 8 One hundred and fifty-five deaths were registere*d in Singapore town during the week ending on Saturday last, only one being from cholera. The ratio per thousand stood at 397-.30 words
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Article35 1897-01-12 8 It is notified that the Commander-in-Chief lias been pleased to grant leave of absence in extension to Major A. R. Pemberton, Ist Battn. Rifle Brigade, from 28th January to Bth February, on private affairs.35 words
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Article42 1897-01-12 8 Captain R. Edye, of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, left Penang on the sth instant for Perak, to take up his appointment as officer in the Malay States Guides, for which purpose he has been seconded for five years.42 words
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Article41 1897-01-12 8 The interment of the remains of the late Mrs. Robert Allan took place yesterday afternoon, there being a very large and representative attendance at the graveside. The service was impressively conducted by the Rev. S. S. Walker.41 words
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Article75 1897-01-12 8 P. C. A wang was brought up on remand, yesterday, charged with stealing a walking stick from a gharry a few days ago. The stick was left in the gharry by a European gentleman, and ihe defendant got a lift in it, afterwards appropriating the stick75 words
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Article88 1897-01-12 8 A Bill is to he introduced into the Legislative Council intituled: An Ordinance for the military government of the Malay States Guides when serving in the Straits Settlements. The Bill arises from the fact ot the Perak Sikhs having ceased to exist. Owing to the Malay States Guideshaving88 words
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Article135 1897-01-12 8 Yesterday, Messrs. Powell and Co. held a sale of houses and landed property. There was a large attendance, bidding was brisk, and good prices were realised. Lot 1, a piece of land in Chin Chew Street, area 1,350 square feet, and held on a lease of 999 years135 words
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Article184 1897-01-12 8 THE RAJAH’S OPINION. The Sarawak Gazette notices public dissatisfaction there with the Sarawak and Singapore Steamship Company. After the loss of the Rajah Brooke in July last, the practical monopoly of trade and transit enjoyed by the Company aroused strong protest especially from the Rajah. The184 words
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Article82 1897-01-12 8 SALARY DEPENDENT ON SMARTNESS. The Rajah of Sarawak directs that, in future, should clerks and other assistants employed by the Government, more especially, those engaged in the Land and Medical Departments, show no signs of advancement and improvement in their duties, and are unable to obtain satisfactory certificates82 words
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Article226 1897-01-12 8 The forty-fifth volume of The Story of the Nations is to hand by this mail. It is entitled British India,” and is from the pen of Mr. R. W. Frazer, L.L.8., late of the Indian Civil Service, who at present holds the position ol lecturer in Telegu and226 words
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Article479 1897-01-12 8 PLANTING. In its review of the year, the Sarau’al, Gazette says that there the planting industry has shown continued progress. Energy was particularly noticeable amongst pepper and gam bier planters in Upper Sarawak. Fifty permits to open new gardens were issued at Paku in May alone. A479 words
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Article1598 1897-01-12 9 T Board of Licensing Justices met, t.rHav afternoon, in the ofliee of the or-<leneral of Police, to hear and l i.ler applications for the renewal of hlic house and retail liquor shop P for the year 1897. Lieut .-ColoT l! ivnnefather, Inspector-General of i,rf*«ided and the other1,598 words
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Article1856 1897-01-12 9 III.—OF AERATED WATER. our Commissioner.) I Aerated water in the Tropics is a boon and a blessing. It may be, and, of course, is, very extensively used elsewhere, but nowhere in the world are its praises more generally sounded, or its refreshing virtues more gratefully appreciated, than in1,856 words
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Article206 1897-01-12 9 GREAT EXODl’S. The plague appears to be growing in its intensity daily at Bombay, and business there is said to be very seriously a fleeted thereby. According to a telegram, dated 25th ulto —-The exodus from Bombay is continuing, and it is now reckoned that between two and206 words
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Article388 1897-01-12 9 teries. 6th February: Races. Concert Pioneer. The Bukit Mas gold mine at Tapah is greatly flooded witli water, and work has been temporarily stopped. Mr. A. T. 1). Bonington, the Senior Magistrate, takes furlough in March next. It is reported that Mr. Watson, the Chief Magistrate of Selangor,teries. 6th February: Races. Concert Pioneer. - 388 words
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Article1667 1897-01-12 10 SPECIAL MEETING TO-DAY. THE strike. This afternoon a special meeting of of the Municipal Commissioners summoned at very short notice, w’as held to consider what steps should be taken in view of the strike. There were present Mr. Gentle (President) Hon. T. Shelforc C.M.G., Mr. Joaquim, Mr. Sohst,1,667 words
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Article391 1897-01-12 10 Mr. Ji sttce Hyndman Jones took his seat on the Bench at Penang on Thursday, when Mr. Solicitor-General Harwood addressed to His Lordship the usual congratulatory welcome. While there is no intention to appoint Colonel McCallum to be Resident Councillor at Penang permanently, it is possible he391 words
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Article41 1897-01-12 10 Portu gal is to celebrate tl te400th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India this year. July 8, 9, and 10 will be national holidays. Exhibitions and congresses will be held in Lisbon.41 words
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Article39 1897-01-12 10 His Grace the Archbishop of Thebes will celebrate pontifical high mass at the Cathedral of the Good Sheplierd at 8, to-morrow morning. In the evening, lie will officiate at vespers at the Church of St. Joseph.39 words
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Article65 1897-01-12 10 esterday, the Municipal Commissioners appointed the following Committees for 1897. —Finance and General Purposes: Messrs. Sohst, Meyer, Shelford, Evans, Egerton, and Tan Jiak Kim. Markets and Slaughter-houses —Messrs. Evans, Egerton, Tan Jiak Kim, Seah LiangSeah,and Moses.—Byelaws —Messrs. Joaquim, Me yer, Shelford, Egerton, Evans, and Tan Jiak Kim.—Health and65 words
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Article172 1897-01-12 10 details of rebel reverses. Details of the great rebel overthrow at Cacarong and Bigaa (Bulacan) on New Year’s day show that the troops attacked them from four sides. Twelve hundred of the enemy fell, including their leader, a schoolmaster named Eusebio. The troops took six entrenchments and destroyed172 words
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Article282 1897-01-12 10 The report to members lor 1896 is as follows: Your Committee is pleased to be able to submit a satisfactory statement of the Club’s accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1896, shewing a credit balance of SI ,929, which includes a balance of 5662 brought forward282 words
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Article342 1897-01-12 10 A New York telegram from the Standard correspondent,dated Dec.7, says: 4 The Journal of Commerce has published a collation of Treasury statistics regarding the sugar trade, which acquires additional significance when associated with private London telegrams regarding the West Indies. Sir John Lubbock is represented as saying342 words
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Article629 1897-01-12 10 TOBACCO. Some stir has been aroused in ti Jf tobacco market in Holland by new* that the Deli crop, this year, may, in a ]i likelihood, be much shorter than thai of last year. Average prices, says th* Deli Conranfs correspondent, will j r that case assuredly rise.629 words
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Article43 1897-01-12 10 Mr. Archer, H. B. M. Acting Consul General at Bangkok, has issued an order imposing quarantine on all British vessels arriving there from Bombay A similar order is notified on behalf of the Siamese Government, with regard to all vessels.43 words
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Article86 1897-01-12 10 (Via Bangkok.) London, 31st December. Public opinion in Madrid demands th«* recall of General Weyler owing to the ill success of his operations. Osman Digna has been ordered h* Onidurnian. 1st January. The Czar has sent to President Faure hearty New Year’s telegram. At the recep tion of86 words
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Article1171 1897-01-12 11 Y ru Cevlon contemporary, Mr. (Km'S not seem to be frantically h n. to sc ore our .lear Mr. Swetten•inx Si rv i<'(>s as Colonial Secretary. Ymrkind solicitude, therefore, for the immediate future of our present Deputy r sectns somewhat thrown Hut the Times' of Ceylon is1,171 words
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Article452 1897-01-12 11 FIGHTING IN ACHKKN. In A eh cen, the rainy season has so far moderated as to admit ot operations against the enemy who endeavour to raise trouble at several points. Tuku Umar, and Uanglima Pol ini with the priestly party strive to set the submitted people against the452 words
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Article113 1897-01-12 11 A Chinaman named Chang Ah See, residing at No. 40-2, Orchard Hoad, went next door yesterday to ask another man to pay him a debt of seventy-five cents. For answer he received a severe blow on the mouth, which knocked out three of his front teeth. Yesterday, a113 words
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Article154 1897-01-12 11 COFFEE-GROWING. The District Officer of Kuala Selangor reports a visit to Asam Jawa last month, where he held a rent collection. The Javanese landholders, about .‘io in number, complained bitterly of the Hooding of their lands along the Bukit Kotan Road, and asked that the tapdrain be deepened154 words
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Article550 1897-01-12 11 The sixtieth anniversary of the Queen's accession will occur on Sunday, June 20, ami the State Thanksgiving Serviee. wliieli is to l>e attended by her Majesty, the Roval Family, and the Court, as in I SS« will beheld on Tiiesdny.22iid,citlicrinSt. Paul's Cathedral or in Westminster A hi toy.550 words
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Article4782 1897-01-12 11 THE GHARRYMEN TERRORISED. ATTACK ON A DEPOT. (Friday.) Singapore awoke this morning to be more than astonished at the fact that a general strike had been secretly organised among the jinrikislia owners. Not only was there not a single vehicle of the kind to be obtained, but not4,782 words
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Article54 1897-01-12 12 l 'id Bangkok. London*, 4th January. The attitude of M. Nelidoff. the Russian Representative at Constantinople, towards the Sultan is markedly resoluteM. Nelidoff insisted that an official denial should he published contradicting the report that he was present at Selamik. President Faure has sent a cordial answer to54 words
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Article166 1897-01-12 12 THE 81 AM EXPLORING CO. It is asserted in the Bangkok Times as regards the Siam Exploring Company, that the Governor of Battambong lias gone to the capital to protest against the actions of the Company. The Governor’s contention is that the Company have exceeded their rights166 words
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Article907 1897-01-12 12 It is again rumoured th&tlxml Rosel* r is going to marry an exalted personage, an.' is to be created a Duke, with remainder i his own and the exalted personage, issue. This rumour is supported not only by the fact that he is in outrageou spirits, but by907 words
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Article66 1897-01-12 13 r e* for the branch of the Bank I s VV,in-t to be started at Bangkok, |r,her" front Saigon on Monday L« Kawakami, the head of a |7,. military and diplomatic misI, <i;,m. arrived with his suite at |mk on the 4th instant. u Spanish transports conveying66 words
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Article107 1897-01-12 13 I. .turd:, v. Captain Hall was brought 1 l n t.imons. charged with usinglanI M ,i i nature that east imputations I bar after of Captain Buddery, the American ship Ivy. Km<rnage used alleged that there l,n" improper intimacy between I n Budderv and Mrs. Busk, the K.f107 words
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Article117 1897-01-12 13 Tin: INCREASE OF PLANT. I the meeting of the Ilaub Austra>ld Mining Go., Limited, at Brisi,n the 4th December,it.wasdecided the question of tin' increase of i in the hands of the directors and tiding resolution was passed. The hi.an said the Brisbane Board Hv conceded the fortv-hcad bativioinmended by117 words
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Article137 1897-01-12 13 FURTHER MUNIFICENCE, ft Queen Siam, on New Year’s look tin* opportunity to celebrate ■rtliday in a striking manner. Her Sty, during her visit to Singapore Bear. made a present of books to io-j'ital. and provided funds l;i-t ui*t rihution of prizes at k* Girls’ School. Since137 words
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Article899 1897-01-12 13 WITLESS falls short. tilth rdinary general meeting of Mining Company was held j -k<>ng, on the 31st December. Mr. ii* > presided. The chairman, in ir<*>sto the meeting,admitted that lining operations had not been iMTSsful as had been expected, (r. he said, have the deposits found Forkings proved so899 words
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Article102 1897-01-12 13 Monday, 11th January. High Water. 3.53 p.m. Moon, First Quarter. 4.41 a.m. Philharmonic Choir. 5.30. Pledges Auction. Teck Cliye. 10. Tuesday, 12th January. High Water. 4.16 a.m. 5.6 p.m. Penang Races. First day. German homeward mail closes. 8 a.m. Pledges Auction. Teck Chye. 10. French outward mail due. 2.102 words
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Article1335 1897-01-12 13 THE VICEROY AT THE RACES. THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS. THE NATIVE QUARTER. [by ARNOT REID.] s. s. Suisang New Year's Day, 1897. Perhaps, the most spectacular” sight I have seen in Calcutta was the arrival of the Viceroy, on Cup Day,” at the races. The Viceroy does1,335 words
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Article1142 1897-01-12 13 Minites ok Proceedings of tiie Municipal Commissioners at an Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, the 16th Dec., 1896. Present —The President, Alex. Gentle, Esq.; Til. Solist, Esq; W. Evans, Esq.; J. P. Joaquim, Esq.; The Hon'hle T. Shelford, C. M. CL and A. C. Moses, Esq. Absent: —Col. Pennefather,1,142 words
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Article434 1897-01-12 13 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Sultan from Fremantle:— Messrs. Jas. Snodgrass, John Archer, Peter Shene, Thos. O'Donnell, and A. S. El wood. Per P. O. s. s. Ka her-i-Hind from Hongkong: —Messrs. A. V. Lafone, E. A. Leggatt, H. W. Mortimer, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell, Mr. Haskell junr., and434 words
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Article156 1897-01-12 14 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used:—str.—steamer; sh. —ship bq. —barque; Brit.— British U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger. —German; Dut. Dutch; Joh. —Johore; tfcc., G. c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain; T. P. \V. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf T. P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock B.156 words
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Article1158 1897-01-12 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Apenreuie Ger. str. 611 tons. Capt Ipland, 10th Jan. From Bombay, 29th Dec. G.c., Behn Meyer and Co. U—Rds. Banka, Dut. str. 127 tons, Capt Vos, 10th Jan. From Palembang, 9th Jan. G.c., and 137 d.p. Lim Chin Swee. For Palenihang. j 13th—Rds.1,158 words
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Article301 1897-01-12 14 Name, port, probable date of arriral, mol name <>/ agents. A. Apear, Calcutta, Jan 18; S. A Moses A. Lopez, Manila, Jan 25; Hinnekindt. Bayern, Hongkong, Jan 10; Rautenberg. Bellona, China, Jan 20; Rautenberg. Benmohr. New York, Jan 12; P. Simons. Borneo, Hongkong, Jan 30; P. A O.301 words
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Article1038 1897-01-12 14 I Flag j Con h 5 Vessel’s Name. A. Tons.' Captain I From Saileix]; 'signers iIU j B, i■- i I i Jan" I 4 Sultan Brit str. 1270 Pitts Fremantle Dec 13 W. 3fansfieldd(’ 4 Darwin str. 474 Edwards P Darwin Dec IG. A. Derrick 4 Stettin Ger.1,038 words
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Article365 1897-01-12 14 Date. Vessel’s Name Flag&Rig Captain Destination I Jan 4 Glamorganshire 1 Brit str. Vyvyan Hongkong, S’hai and Japu 4 Devawongse I str. Curtis Bangkok 4 P. C. C. Klao I str. I Pigot j Bangkok 4 Clio str. Whyte Saigon 6 Vladimir Rus. str. Roldos Odessa 5 Ban Hin365 words
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Article274 1897-01-12 15 CLEARANCES. Continued.) a Giang Ann Brit. str. Dunlop Samarang vis ports an w Sri Hong Ann 8tr. 1 Rozells Teluk Anson *ia ports M Ghoang Hook Kian str. Maddox Penang a a n Poh Guan str. Stratton Sourabaya Kadlev n str. Tallack New York y Hector str. Barr London via274 words
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