The Straits Budget, 25 January 1898
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section135 1898-01-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE Vv EEKLY 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,135 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 25TH JANUARY.
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Article33 1898-01-25 1 Ioilvnd-Alcock.— On January I8th, at I Andrew’s Cathedral, Evered Holland, lj von of tli** late Thomas Holland, Esq., Southport, to Bertha Mary, daughter ■hi* late John Alcock, Esq., of Highfield, Kr Stockport.33 words
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Article297 1898-01-25 1 l\wv. AUTR I.ES. Britain Speaks, itod'hrt’s Team. British Policy in China. he Navy. Indian Currency. Ai., Market Quotations* ■hipping News. ■assenger List. I ioreniiii'iit (iazette ■hefts Reported. he Assize: the Rozells's Case: the I A: «>'Q Case. ■olico Boat Missing. Inspection of the West Yorkshire Regt. i297 words
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Article524 1898-01-25 1 f »AN Kfc. ;allpd. 1 iieCTiartered \.£2B* to £29* •> The H’kong S’ghai. 41*- to 42*. t*2 tJ 2* pd. Mercantile Bank*. Ash res Ell to £l2 B shares £5 to £6. 68 »k. of China, Japau, Ac.,— C alLpd do (deferred shares) £«0; £lpd East Mortgage Co.,Ord. 6524 words
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Article389 1898-01-25 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the Al. M. Sagkalien. The M. M. ±\atal, with the mail from Europe of the 31st December, arrived yesterday. The mail for Europe, next week, leaves by the P. O. Verona. The P. Oc O. Curumaiulel with the389 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article45 1898-01-25 1 ADELAIDE TEST MATCH. London 18f/t January. In the test match at Adelaide, Australia were out for 573. Stoddart’s team has compiled 179 for the loss of six wickets. [Yesterday’s telegrams announced that Australia had compiled 550 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.]45 words
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Article58 1898-01-25 1 OPENING OF TENDERS. Yesterday, tenders were opened for India Bills to the amount of one million of pounds sterling. The tenders aggregated £9,770,000. Subscribers at the rate of ninetyeight pounds seventeen shillings and twopence will receive seventy-five percent. of the amount they tendered for*. 'Subscribers at above"that rate58 words
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Article22 1898-01-25 1 DEATH OF THE SENIOR MEMBER. Mr. C. P. Villiers, the so-called father of the House of Commons, has died.22 words
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Article99 1898-01-25 1 DECLARATION BY SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH. WAR AS A RESORT. London 19 ih January. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delivered a speech at Swansea, in explanation of British policy in China. Sir Michael declared that Britain did not desire any territorial acquisition in that99 words
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Article86 1898-01-25 1 BRITISH PROPOSALS. FRENCH AND RUSSIAN OPPOSITION. Sir Claude Macdonald, the British Minister at Pekin, has informed the Tsung-li-Yamen, that Britain is willing to provide a loan for China on certain conditions. These conditions are:—the opening of three more treaty ports, including Talienwan and Nankin; the non-aliena-tion of86 words
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Article32 1898-01-25 1 ft IE ADELAIDE TEST MATCH. In the test match at Adelaide, Stoddart’s team were all out for 278. Following on, they made 13d for the loss of one w icket.32 words
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Article32 1898-01-25 1 SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH APPLAUDED. London 20lh January. The newspapers throughout Britain universally applaud the outspoken statement made by Sir Michael Hicks-Beach at Swansea regarding Britieh policy in China.32 words
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Article20 1898-01-25 1 AUSTRALIAN VICTORY. The Australian team have won the test match at Adelaide by an innings and thirteen runs.20 words
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Article84 1898-01-25 1 TO STRENGTHEN THE FLEET. London 21 st Jamuary. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has declared in a speech delivered at Bristol that the, Navy Estimates would provide for more sailors. He also declared that Britain would do more than Vnerjfy keep p&e with additions to84 words
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Article48 1898-01-25 1 FAILURE IN CRETE. MR. CHAMBERLAIN ON THE SITUATION. Mr. Chamberlain, in a speech delivered at Liverpool, regretted the discreditable impotence of the European concert in Crete. Mr. Chamberlain, in conclusion, expressed a hope that Britain would not be compelled to take isolated action in that island.48 words
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Article93 1898-01-25 1 THE NEW NOTE ISSUE. London 22nd January. The Currency Notes Bill introduced by Sir James Westland, the Indian Finance Minister, into the Viceregal Council of India has passed. The Bill had been amended so as to give the Secretary of State for India the option of paying gold93 words
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Article28 1898-01-25 1 THE TALIENWAN QUESTION. This stated that Russia threatens reprisals, if Talienwan he thrown open to trade, as Sir Claude Macdonald had proposed to the Chinese Government28 words
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Article28 1898-01-25 1 The trial of M. Emile Zola for attacking the French Government in favour of Dreyfus has been fixed for the 7th February, at the Seine Assizes.28 words
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Article49 1898-01-25 1 BRITISH MEN-OF-WAR OBJECTED TO. London 24th January. It is officially announced at St. Petersburg that the British men-of-war, now at Port Arthur, have received orders to quit that port immediately. It is understood that[this is consequent upon representations made at London on behalf of the Russian Government.49 words
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Article46 1898-01-25 1 ANTI-JEWISH RIOTING. Serious Anti-Semite disturbances have broken out in France. These disturbances have resulted in indescribable scenes in the Chamber of Deputies. Blows were freely exchanged among the members of the Chamber. Troops had to be sunftnoned to clear the lobbies of the Chamber.46 words
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Article16 1898-01-25 1 The French men-of-war Yavban and Brieux have been ordered to leave for China.16 words
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Article742 1898-01-25 2 (Straits Times 19 th January.) Britain has spoken. In part, Britain has spoken by the mouth of Sir Michae Hicks-Beach at Bristol, and, in part, by the mouth of Sir Claude MacDonald at Pekin. At Swansea, Sir Michael HicksBeach declared that, while Britain desired to annex no Chinese(Straits Times, 19th January.) - 742 words
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Article222 1898-01-25 2 (Straits Times 20th January The Australian cricketers have won —and must be congratulated upon winning—two out of the three test matches with Stoddart’s eleven. The result is a disappointment to the Englishmen, but it cannot be denied that, on the three games, the better side has won. At(Straits Times, 20th January.) - 222 words
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Article234 1898-01-25 2 (Straits Times 20 th January.) The British Press, Reuter notes, universally applauds Sir Michael HicksBeach’s Swansea speech on the Far Eastern Question. It could hardly do otherwise. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is, pre-eminently, the safe man of Lord Salisbury’s Cabinet. Sir Michael maj be relied(Straits Times, 20th January.) - 234 words
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Article348 1898-01-25 2 (Straits Times 21 st Jan nary The present Government are keeping a close eye upon the defensive forces of the Empire. The other da\, Lord Lansdowne foreshadowed a series of greatly needed reforms and additions to the Army. Yesterday, at Bristol, Sir Michale Hicks-Beach made the gratifying announcement(Straits Times, 21 st Jan nary) - 348 words
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Article737 1898-01-25 2 (StraiU Times, 24 th January.) i The Government of India aims at fixity of exchange by its Currency Notes Bill. The mints there had been closed in order to raise the sterling value of the rupee to sixteen-pence, no matter what the bullion value of the coin might(StraiU Times, 24th January.) - 737 words
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Article82 1898-01-25 2 A slight disturbance is reported from Mekran, south-west of Baluchistan. A local Khan in territory within the influence of the Khan of Khelat has risen and attacked a place called Turbat, killing a munshi and a trooper amongst others. It is not impossible that a small82 words
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Article146 1898-01-25 2 PENANG OPINION. The Penang Gazette opposes the Currency policy of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. It takes the ground that to urge the Government of the Straits Settlements to make any alteration in the currency at present, which would place the Straits in the cold seclusion of146 words
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Article275 1898-01-25 2 DESPATCH OF TROOPS. Ox the 9th instant, a hundred and fifty officers and men of the 21st Bombay Infantry (Marine Battalion) left Bombay by the British India Company’s Karachi mail steamer en route for the Persian Gulf. The departure of the troops is believed to have been275 words
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Article715 1898-01-25 2 The Pitfalls of our Orthoepy Doctor, and do you expect to dl 1 sleighing this Winter n J King George of Greece, when coo,* with the members of his family uses the English language. H e speaks French, and only when compelled to do so. The Marchioness of715 words
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Article27 1898-01-25 2 The London Gazette announces the Queen has approved of the ment of William Carnegy Brown, M.D., to be an Unofficial Memb*, the Legislative Council of the Settlements.27 words
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Article137 1898-01-25 3 F Chinese murderers were hanged Hongkong on the 12th instant. u„ ho p Hose, Mrs. Hose, and Miss e have arrived from Sarawak in the rtrartfWinfield Bonser, Chief Justice of 1, n left London on Dec. 22 for 0 a,\f/i route to Colombo. runboat 8V»// left Hongkong137 words
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Article31 1898-01-25 3 The Scenimatograph, advertised to exhibited in the Adelphi Hall this en U rr, was invented by M. Talbot. It an Improved method of displaying otographs depicting living creatures motion.31 words
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Article35 1898-01-25 3 The Home Government is considerr proposals for lowering the duties "Philippine produce imported into >ain. The Queen- Regent of Spain is signed a decree, appointing General onzaiex Munoz to be Captain-General the Philippines.35 words
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Article74 1898-01-25 3 Amo.no the passengers going by the t V (>. Thames to-morrow morning, p Dr. Gilmore Ellis for Brindisi, tk Mrs. Ellis and child for Penang; rs. 11 C. G. Ker and child, accommied by Mr. J. C. Ker, for London Dr. oucher and Mrs. Walker also go to74 words
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Article78 1898-01-25 3 Ibn.is* the absence of Sir Nicholas I Haim* n. in Bangkok, in connection Ith tin* Cheek case arbitration, Mr. Brain 1’urkes Wilkinson, Crown AdvoBte, lias t>et*n appointed to act as Chief Bstke in Jl.lCM.'s Court at Shanghai. Bi interesting point in connection with Bis temporary promotion78 words
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Article137 1898-01-25 3 Inhere have been several cases of Bit reported to the police. Last Bht two Chinamen broke into the Bys quarter at the hospital. They B ,j seen by some Javanese grass Btters, who gave chase and eventually Bested them. The thieves, onseeing By were noticed, had burst their137 words
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Article191 1898-01-25 3 lil p le J- 7 ie a PP roa ching departure C. Sir William Robinson, a meet- < inyen®,] py c i rcu i ar by the Hon. Clutter and Mr. T. Jackson was at the City Hall yesterday after- a Vs the Hongkong Telegraph of Bki191 words
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Article73 1898-01-25 3 AN UNEASY FEELING. A Marine Police boat, manned by (our Malays, is reported to be missing. The boat left at 2 o’clock this morning, reached Tanjong Rhu about 3 o’clock and subsequently reported itself at Teluk Ayer. Since then it has not been seen. Much anxiety is73 words
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Article76 1898-01-25 3 MR. KER’S LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The Sultan of Johore has granted to Mr. J. C. Ker three months’ leave to accompany his sister-in-law, Mrs. H. C. G. Ker, and child to England, and they leave by the English mail to-morrow. We are recpiested by Mr. J. Campbell Ker,76 words
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Article90 1898-01-25 3 FEARFUL MORTALITY. The mortality returns at Bombay on the 8th instant show :—Plague—new cases 82,deaths 40. The Presidency weekly returns show: —Poona City, 190 cases, 167 deaths. Surat, 161 cases, 107 deaths. Nasik, 98 cases, 71 deaths. Satara, 364 cases, 295 deaths. Sholapur, S9 cases, 77 deaths. Belgaum,90 words
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Article136 1898-01-25 3 WHERE ARE THEY? The Spanish military officers, who accompanied the rebel leaders from Manila to Hongkong, left for Manila on Saturday (Jan. Bth) in the steamer Uranus. Mr. John T. Macleod also went with them. It is reported that Emilio Aguinaldo, the rebel chief, also returned with136 words
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Article361 1898-01-25 3 SINGAFORE AND FREMANTLE RUN. Messrs. John Scott Co., Kinghorn, have launched from their shipyard a beautifully modelled cargo and passenger steamer of the following dimensions Length, 310 feet; breadth, 42 feet; depth, moulded to main deck, 18 feet 9 inches gross tonnage 2,091, and classed 100361 words
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Article140 1898-01-25 3 The coffee exported from Ceylon in 1897 amounted to 19,383 cwt. against 22,747 cwt. in 1896. The Times of Ceylon draws from these figures the inference that the decrease in the outpnt of coffee there still continues, as the last fields of the old staple are planted140 words
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Article147 1898-01-25 3 The s. s. Urd consigned to Messrs. Boustead Co., with cargo for Singapore from New York, having left Aden about four days ago, should be here at the end of the month. The Indo-China steamer Suisavg having left Calcutta three days ago, is due here on Monday next,147 words
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Article180 1898-01-25 3 Mr. Dick Dunn, the English bookmaker, who has become so famous since the question of what a place is within the meaning of the Betting Act arose, is spending his winter holiday in Ceylon this year. At Colombo, lie was interviewed by a reporter,180 words
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Article310 1898-01-25 3 THE HOUSE OF COMMONS LOSES ITS FATHER. To-days telegrams announce the death of Mr. C. P. Yilliers the father or oldest member of the House of Commons. Mr. Yilliers was brother of the late Earl of Clarendon, and was born in January, 1802. He310 words
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Article1057 1898-01-25 3 NAVAL MOVEMENTS. The Hongkong Daily Press of the 10th instant learns, it states, from a reliable source that the outstanding questions between Russia, England, and Japan in reference to China and Corea have been satisfactorily arranged. The basis of the arrangement is not known, but the British1,057 words
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Article529 1898-01-25 3 OFFICAL REPORT. The following message has been received from Jamrud from General Symonds, Commanding the 1st Division Sir Henry Havelock Allan was going from Lundi Kotal to Jamrud. He left Ali Musjid on the 30th December, with servants and a Gurkha escort. One mile east of529 words
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Article1517 1898-01-25 4 rozells’ case. The trial of Benjamin Rozells was commenced, yesterday afternoon, at the Supreme Court, before the Chief J ustice, Sir Lionel Cox. The accused was charged with the offences (1) Taking a gratification as a public servant othe: than legal remuneration in respect o an official act;1,517 words
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Article168 1898-01-25 4 L nder Rugby Union rules, a football I match between teams representing the I North and South of England was played [on 18th ult. at Carlisle and was won by the South by three tries to a dropped I goal and a try. Matches were won by Cambridge168 words
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Article1342 1898-01-25 4 other toasts followed.— UonqLonq Telegraph. I FAREWELL BANQUET AT HONGKONG. The members of the Hongkong Polo Club entertained the Polo-playing members of the 14th West Yorkshire Regiment at a farewell dinner, in the Hongkong Club, a few evenings before their departure for Singapore. The Hon. T.other toasts followed.— UonqLonq Telegraph. - 1,342 words
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217 1898-01-25 4 I At 7 o’clock, this morning, MajorGeneral Jones-Vaughan held an inspecI tion of the West Yorkshire Regiment, on the parade ground, at Tanglin. It will be remembered that the inspection was originally arranged to take place last week, but, owing to rain, it was postponed217 words
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Article127 1898-01-25 4 Governor McCallum, with his staff left on November 20th for Ibadan and other interior places. Before he left, His Excellency gave it out that the Government for the present did not intend UJICUU I to proceed with the Forest Ordinance j Bill. This was a measure which evoked127 words
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Article919 1898-01-25 4 ANGLO-CHINESE “FREE” SCHOO L. DISTRIBUTION of I I Thb annual distribution 0 f J I took place, this forenoon, at ti,, |Chinese “Free” School, Um presidency of the Hon. E. C Hill J I gave away the prizes. TherM present: Mr. Gang Eng Sene (Fn., Jl the school), Mr. Thomas919 words
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Article1421 1898-01-25 5 favourable PROSPECTS. Thk Acting Mining Manager’s Report for the four weeks ending on 13th instant runs as follows MINING. Kaub —Stones. As I advised you in lust report, the payable ore is now j\; r ked oat to the intermediate level. This ore chute has extended fully 70)', with1,421 words
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Article276 1898-01-25 5 On the 10th instant, a first class boy, named Aloysius Mitchell, seventeen years of age, was eourt-martialled on board H.M.S. Edgar for assaulting Captain King Hall with both fists. The Court was composed of Captain the lion. Hedworth Lanibton,H.M.S. Powerful, President Commander Sparkes, H.M.S. Linnet Commander276 words
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Article240 1898-01-25 5 Japan will before long possess a navy of quite phenomenal dimensions. She is building not only more, but also better ships than any other Power, save England. Three vessels of 14,<500 tons, two of which are nearly finished, are being built in British yards; one battleship of240 words
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Article109 1898-01-25 5 We regret to hear that Captain Blair, whose illness hat been previously announced, is not expected to recover. It is reported at Shanghai that the Hooley-Jameson Loan of 16,000,000 to the Chinese Government is again being favourably considered by the Tsungli Yamen. The new commander of the109 words
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Article33 1898-01-25 5 The export of matches from Kobe up to the end of November last year amounted to 297,481 cases, each case containing 600 gross. The principal destinations were Hongkong, Shanghai, and Singapore.33 words
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Article33 1898-01-25 5 The damage done by the earthquake at Amboyna is estimated at one million of guilders. Three steamers left Macassar for Amboyna, on the 14th instant, with building materials and convict labourers.33 words
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Article40 1898-01-25 5 It is reported that the Germans have contracted with a Chefoo firm to furnish supplies sufficient for 4,000 men at Kiaochau from the Ist March onward. The erection of forts at Kiaochau has commenced on a most substantial scale.40 words
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Article61 1898-01-25 5 Wong Hoon Peng Kheh, shopkeeper, living at 385, Victoria Street, reported at Kandang Kerbau Station that, on the 13th inst., he went to visit his brother residing in Holland Road, and, on returning to his house yesterday, he discovered that gold ornaments and other jewellery to the value61 words
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Article59 1898-01-25 5 An increase of the Hongkong garrison artillery is expected at an early date. The Asiatic artillery alone will receive an increase of nine officers —one major, two captains, and six subalterns. It is believed to be the intention of the military authorities to form a small Royal Engineer59 words
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Article64 1898-01-25 5 At 4 a.m., to-day, P. C. 67 noticed a pole leaning against the International Hotel, and a Chinaman sitting at the bottom of it. On the constable going towards him, the man ran away. The constable, then reported the matter to the landlord, and, together, they discovered another64 words
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Article75 1898-01-25 5 The M. M. homeward mail steamers are timed to reach here on Tuesdays only for two arrivals more —25th January and Bth February. For the remainder of the year, they are timed to reach this port on Fridays, thus dovetailing with the P. O. new arrangement,75 words
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Article186 1898-01-25 5 An appeal to the generosity of the Singapore public is being made by Sister St. Andre, Head Nurse at the General Hospital, on behalf of the nursing staff of sisters, for pecuniary help to build a sea-wall to prevent further encroachments by the sea at Passir Panjang on186 words
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Article67 1898-01-25 5 INCREASE OP PASSENGER RATES. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha, for which MeSsrs. Paterson, Simons and Co. are the agents, announce, by advertisement, an increase in their passenger rates to Europe. The rates to Europe have been increased by 25 per cent., and there is a slight increase67 words
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Article76 1898-01-25 5 RUSSIAN DEMANDS. It is asserted that the Russian demand for the dismissal of British employes from Chinese railways applies only to those stationed in the country beyond the Great Wall of China, which Russia considers her territory now. If so, it will only affect one or76 words
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Article74 1898-01-25 5 Captain Lang and Lieut. Ingpen, West Yorks, will complete the forward rank of the Singapore eleven that will meet Selangor at football, at Kuala Lumpur, next week. The cricket team has not been completed. Up to date, Captain Lang and Lieut. Wood of the Regiment, Captain Woodroffe,74 words
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Article81 1898-01-25 5 The Wesleyan Methodist Church Jubilee Soldiers and Sailors’ Homes Commemoration Fund having granted $7,000 toward a home for the Naval and Military Services in Hongkong, irrespective of religious denomination, it is proposed to build a Home there at an estimated cost of 514,000. The Home will provide81 words
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Article157 1898-01-25 5 Tiie s. s. Lightning left Hongkong yesterday, and is due here on Monday, the 24th inst. The B. I. steamer Kerfnuhla, from Calcutta and Rangoon, having left Penang yesterday, should arrive here to-morrow morning. The steamer Borneo left Penang at 8 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected here157 words
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Article303 1898-01-25 5 Although, writes a contributor, the subject of graveyards is a somewhat gruesome one, yet, it is one in which the Christian public is interested, and, being so, this paragraph perhaps deserves a little corner in your columns. Some of the old graves in the present Protestant section of303 words
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Article162 1898-01-25 5 The French Consul at Batavia reports that the production of petroleum in the Dutch East Indies increased from 3,770,200 litres in 1890 to 17,680,400 litres in 1894, to 39,604,600 in 1895, and to 64,104,300 in 1896. Not content with checking the current of foreign importation, and162 words
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Article262 1898-01-25 5 The statutes of the new Russo-Corean Bank are published in St. Petersburg. The bank will have a share capital fixed for the present at 500,000 roubles, and will carry on business in Corean and other East Asian countries where it will have branches and agents. The head262 words
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Article396 1898-01-25 5 EXCITING ADVENTURE WITH THIEVES. The two missing marine police boats for two were missing and not only one as stated yesterday—arrived back safely this morning. One boat carried three men and the other two. It appears that, while one of the boats was going from Teluk396 words
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Article1715 1898-01-25 6 PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The annual distribution of prizes to the scholars of the various Government Schools took place, this afternoon, at the Government School in Cross Street, under the presidency of the Deputy-Governor, the Hon. C. \V. S. Kynnersley. Among those present were: Mr. Hellier (Head Master, Cross1,715 words
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Article1910 1898-01-25 6 A GHASTLY COINCIDENCE. Mis9 Leilia Herbert, the youngest and only unmarried daughter of Mr. Cleveland, Secretary to the Navy, has lately been recovering from an accident whilst horse-riding; but she was very despondent, from the fear of being a life-long invalid. Her nurse found her w T1,910 words
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Article548 1898-01-25 6 ALLEGED INCENDIARISM. At the Supreme Court, this morning, before the Chief Justice, the further hearing of the trial of Quaik Boon Teow, Quay Yong, Teo Yeok, Koh Keng Heng, and Quay Boon Keng took place. The prisoners were charged with wilfully setting fire to a shop at 219,548 words
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Article1627 1898-01-25 7 the PARALYSED MAN OF THE FAR EAST. Confiscation, as Lord Beaconsfield AnP( reminded the House of Commons, ?c contagious. That is the chief objection, remarks the Daily Telegraph, to the Chinese expedition despatched from Kiel bv tbe erman Emperor. The ttnsihle pretext of avenging the massacre1,627 words
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Article105 1898-01-25 7 News of a striking invention by which an important branch of British trade would be threatened with a serious blow, has reached Vienna (says a Daily Chronicle telegram) from Ludwigshaven, on Lake Constance. The artificial productions of indigo is said to have been invented at the aniline factory105 words
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Article1613 1898-01-25 7 I ABOUT CHETTIE8 AND DEBT. I OP DEPARTMENTAL WORK. VIEWS ABOUT THE MALAYS. [By Alfred Arnold for some time a journalist in Kuala Lumpur (Concluding Article.) Yokohama 22nd Dec., 1897. In Kuala Lumpur, and, indeed, throughout the Native Statdfe, there is one person who is really and1,613 words
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Article46 1898-01-25 7 A Chinese boy, aged 14, was killed last night while riding in a bullock waggon on Tanjong Pagar Road. The deceased fell from the waggon, and one of the wheels passed over his head. He died while being conveyed to the hospital.46 words
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Article60 1898-01-25 7 The road round the island of Hongkong, which is to be one of the permanent memorials of the Diamond Jubilee year, is now fairly under way. The work up to the present has consisted solely of surveying, which will shortly be finished. Tenders for construction will then60 words
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Article108 1898-01-25 7 I The Perak Government have voted a million dollars for the purchase of girders, etc., for the Perak railway. i The Hon. \V. R. Collyeris residence Burnside Orchard Road was broken j into last night. A clock and a watch were stolen. The thief is unknown. The108 words
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Article44 1898-01-25 7 Mr. Masao Tokichi, formerly on the stall of the Japan Times has now accepted the post of legal adviser to the Siamese Government, the offer having been made through the Foreign Office at the request of the Japanese Minister in Bangkok.44 words
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Article57 1898-01-25 7 Last evening, at the Adelphi Hall, M. Talbot gave an interesting exhibition of the Scenimatograph. Among others the following sketches were included in the programme: “Two’s Company. Three’s none.” Disappearance of a lady on the opera stage as performed by Robert Houdin in f*aris. The Haunted House.” A57 words
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Article143 1898-01-25 7 THE GOVERNOR’S VIEWS. The following notification appears in the Perak Government Gazette Federal Officers are informed that, in view of the present exceptionally high price of horse food, H. E. the High Commissioner has been pleased to direct that, for a period of six months from the143 words
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Article403 1898-01-25 7 Mr. L. Wray, State Geologist in Perak, has published some notes on Rubber growing in that state. This line of cultivation there is still in an experimental stage. The larger trees are hardly fourteen years old as regards Para Rubber, which was introduced by Sir Hugh Low403 words
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Article626 1898-01-25 8 THE FRONTIER WAR. MILITARY OPERATIONS. Calcutta, 6th January. Both sections of the Gaduns have now sent in the whole of their fines, except twenty guns and twenty swords. They have sent men to fetch these and have given hostages for their doing so. 7th January. While Mr.626 words
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Article140 1898-01-25 8 The Austrian Lloyd steamer Poseidon left Hongkong on the afternoon of the 18th inst., and may be looked for on the 24th inst. The steamer Chun Sung also left Hongkong on the same day as the Poseidon and is therefore due here about the same time. The 8.140 words
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1127 1898-01-25 8 “MY PEEP AT PENANG.” In a recent number of the Idler Mr. Percy Cross, Standing, discourses as follows about Penang As the sea-bird flies, or, to express it more poetically, as The night-wind sighs, Our vessel flies Across the dark lagoon/’ the Island1,127 words
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Article220 1898-01-25 8 The Penang Gazette in describing the third day's races there notes the most remarkable results as follows: Three new records, hard to improve upon, were established wdien Vanitas won the Champion Stakes, a distance of lj mile, with the “highest possible” (list 7lbs.) in 2m. 134 sec.: Rill220 words
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Article156 1898-01-25 8 ARRANGEMENTS AT SELANGOR. The Malay Mail understands that the following programme has been arranged for the coming cricket festivities at Kuala Lumpor: The Singapore visitors are expected to arrive on Sunday. On Monday, the 24th instant, the cricket match will commence. The rowing match will take place156 words
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Article78 1898-01-25 8 At 8 o’clock last night, a couple of Chinamen went out fishing close by the harbour limit at Tanjong Pagar. letter in the night a man who tfas fishing in another boat heard cries for help, and on going in the direction he discovered the boat belonging to78 words
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Article924 1898-01-25 8 A CONTRACT EXECUTED. Mr. G. A. Derrick, Local Secretary of the Raub Company, sends us the following interesting account of the new electric installation at Raub The Raub Australian Gold Mining Co. Ltd., has recently announced a call of Is. per share, payable on 7th February,924 words
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Article802 1898-01-25 8 London Friday Dec. 24, 1897. Last Saturday the well-known train* I and ex-athlete, Warburton, familiarly I known in sporting circles as “Choppy* I died from heart failure, at Wood Green. I He was little more than fifty years of age but he was of that restless and802 words
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Article, Illustration932 1898-01-25 9 (CO> D C<TED BV KING’S PAWS.") ,.correspondence should be addres’H/~‘Kin** Pawn" Solutions: Vrot0Vn 7 Cv j. G. Campbell Q—Kt 6, n glB 2’and mate3 accordingly; if (W- the n k—B 3! and mates next K )t ier variations obvious, solved Desueranduin, Londres and J. J. «»ter Black’s l*-B 3932 words
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Article965 1898-01-25 9 There is no gold-find in history that appeals so strongly to our imagination the story of its discovery is like a romance (says the Saturday Reuieui). The richness of the finds has in no way been exaggerated; then there is the strange fact that for nine965 words
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Article1225 1898-01-25 9 The house to which Sir Edwin Arnold brings back his Chrysanthemum bride (nee Miss O. Tama Daro), is in Boltongardens, and is decorated in the most artistic manner. My wife's health is excellent now.” What has cured her “I told her I would allow her so much a1,225 words
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Article3280 1898-01-25 9 NO. 23.—“IN THE HILL COUNTRY.” (BY MISS AUGUSTA DE WIT.) Among other Western ideas and institutions the Hollanders have imSorted into Java that of health-resorts. rstwhile lonely hills now bear hotels and pavilions upon their disforested summits: picnics are held in glades where a few3,280 words
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Article159 1898-01-25 10 London, 10th January. The indictment in the original Dreyfus lease lias been published, and show's that (the prisoner’s condemnation was entirely I based upon a memorandum which three I experts declared to be in his handw'riting I and two denied it. It is now suggested I that159 words
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Article54 1898-01-25 10 The dollar has recovered one eighth. A catalogue of works ordinarily added to the Raffles Library, last year, has been received. Fiction and science show most entries. In Selangor, a landslip has occurred at a mine in Serendah. Five coolies have been buried alive. The mine belongs54 words
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Article37 1898-01-25 10 The Deli races, originally fixed for the 4th and 6th February, have been postponed to the 18th and 20th of that month, owing to the bad condition of the course, at Medan, for training purposes.37 words
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Article36 1898-01-25 10 Three Chinese gang robbers were sentenced at the Penang Assize, on Monday, to eight years’ rigorous imprisonment each. The Assize has been postponed to Tuesdaj r next. Two murder cases are on the calendar.36 words
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Article43 1898-01-25 10 A man, named Ong Qui, was assaulted this morning, in Smith Street, by four Chinamen who, after robbing him of some property, ran away. One of the thieves was arrested by a detective who happened to be near at the time.43 words
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Article53 1898-01-25 10 At a meeting of the Malacca Club I on Wednesday, the 19th, it was agreed to make alterations in the club house at the cost of $300. It was decided that $150 should be taken from the funds in hand, and that $150 should be raised by 553 words
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Article75 1898-01-25 10 At the Penang Assize, on Monday last, a Chinese exerciser was sentenced to one year’s rigorous imprisonment for causing hurt to another Chinaman in casting a spirit out’of him. This is the exorciser, who, as stated hy us, the other day, alleged in his def ence75 words
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Article68 1898-01-25 10 The annual distribution of prizes at the High School of Malacca took place on Wednesday, 19th. Mr. Howell, the head master, said there was a slight increase in the number of pupils which formerly had been falling off. Mr. Merewether. the Acting Resident Councillor, made a speech68 words
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Article76 1898-01-25 10 On the 9th of January, there were 50 attacks and 70 deaths from plague in Bombay. The total plague deaths in the Presidency for the weekending the 7th January were 1,405, making a total mortality of 59,579 since the beginning of the visitation. The plague cases in Bombay76 words
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Article70 1898-01-25 10 The s. s. Erato having left Penang at 9 p.m. on the 19th instant, is due here to-day. The mutual steamer Kaisoir from Hongkong, is expected to arrive next Monday. The 8. s. Charterhouse arrived from Labuan yesterday afternoon, and is berthed at section 3, Tanjong Pagar Wharf,70 words
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Article127 1898-01-25 10 Paris, 14th January. Colonel Picquart a witness in the Esterhazy case, has been confined in the Mont Valerien fort until such time as he is brought before the court martial. M. I Zola has addressed a furious letter to President Faure accusing Colonel Patydeelam of having been the127 words
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Article117 1898-01-25 10 THE ARSON CASE. 1 'Jhis morning at the Asii 7M J Justice Sir Lionel Cox, summed S the charge of arson against Chinamen, Quay Yong, Xeo Yeot rl Boon Teow, Soh Keng Heng, and’! Boon Keng. Quay Boon Teow M trader carrying on busin«M 210, North Bridge Road,117 words
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Article182 1898-01-25 10 I Two privates, named James sJ [and William Aylward, belona*!l the West Yorkshire Regiment J I been arrested for assaulting a 'jj I corporal of police and a constable J I also for causing hurt to a China] I named GohChow, and to Mulah. a KM I It182 words
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Article465 1898-01-25 10 THE RECENT OURJ1REAK. I The rising at Haiphong andai neighbouring places seems to be I isolated outbreak, prompted by adJ for plunder in combination with \*M cal aims. The moment the troops bJ to move, the rebels dispersed and we] I their homes in the villages and hard465 words
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Article875 1898-01-25 11 ACHEEN. The Loeomolief Rives further details r ding the i J edir expedition. The to take part in the operations re f, raided to full strength, and will *r.,nned with magazine rifles. Some ''.'tie strength of the expeditionary 1 at .‘DKMJ men. Rumours of the int invasion have875 words
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Article648 1898-01-25 11 S. C. C. V. THE WEST YORKSHIRE. The Yorkshires made their first appearance on the football field in Singapore last night; and a huge crowd gathered round the ropes to see how they would play. The night was an ideal one for football, and the ground was in excellent648 words
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Article49 1898-01-25 11 The imports into Calcutta from foreign countries show great contraction in December last, compared with the corresponding month of the previous year, the decline being sixty-three lakhs or twenty-three per cent. Railway materials with sugar are the only trades in which a great improvement is recorded.49 words
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Article2630 1898-01-25 11 HUGH CLIFFORD] - [by HUGH CLIFFORD]. NO. 10.—AT THE HEELS OF THE WHITE MAN. (Concluded.) We Fettered Folk hare felt your yoke, For heavy yearn and We’ve learned to *i ibt where tmtnoun Right, Break n loose from tangled Wrong. To ut» the twain, ’tie all too |>lain, Be like2,630 words
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Article85 1898-01-25 11 In India, there are training schools for the Police, where would-be Inspectors attend lectures on the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act, local and special laws relating to police duties, medical jurisprudence and anthropometry. The students, also, pass through a course of85 words
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Article1404 1898-01-25 12 To-morrow, the rowing, the cricket, and the football men, who are to enter the limits, so to speak, against Selangor on Monday and the following days, leave for Kuala Lumpur. While hoping that the best men will win, the Moralist may be excused for hoping, also, that1,404 words
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Article175 1898-01-25 12 To-morrow, a total eclipse of the Sun will take place, invisible here. It is expected to be seen to most advantage in India. There, the eclipse will be observed by parties of astronomers along the central line of eclipse from Ratnagiri to near Assam. Near Ratnagiri,175 words
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Article53 1898-01-25 12 It is reported that the Government of Madras have ordered that it is unnecessary for recruiters of coolies for the SJtraits Settlements to obtain licenses, as emigration to the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States will be rendered free by the removal of all restrictions by the53 words
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Article163 1898-01-25 12 General Jones, UJ3. Consul at Chinkiang, died on the 13th inst. The postponed New Year Sports arranged for Saturday could not be held because of the rain. Mr. Murray, the new Colonial Engineer, arrived from Colombo this rooming by the Natal. The King of Siam has nominated163 words
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Article33 1898-01-25 12 The Siamese Government, is fitting out an expedition which will he directed against bands of river pirates and hrigands who terrorise the east coast districts in the province of Paknam.33 words
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Article49 1898-01-25 12 THE END NEAR. The Malay Mail states that the Sultan of Selangor is reported to be very weak, and it is feared that his end is rapidly approaching. He is not ill, but rather in a state of collapse as the result of excessive old age.49 words
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Article41 1898-01-25 12 The Governor-General of the Philippines telegraphed yesterday to the Spanish Consul at Singapore that: A solemn Te Deum of thanks to God has just been celebrated with great pomp on the occasion of the re-esta-blisliment of peace.41 words
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Article362 1898-01-25 12 During the remainder of the China New Year festivities, (fracker firing will be allowed on Sunday, 30th instant, from 12 midnight to (3 a. m., .and, on Saturday, oth February, from 7 a. m. till midnight. The firing of bombs is strictly prohibited. The firing of crackers or362 words
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Article196 1898-01-25 12 GOSSIP ABOUT PORT ARTHUR AND HAINAN. Shanghai, 13 th January It is reported in Pekin that some of the Viceroys appealed to the Minister of War to be told the real facts in regard to Russia and Port Arthur, and what was intended to be done196 words
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Article638 1898-01-25 12 DETAILS OF HIS DEATH. Mr. Turnijull, Private Secretary to the late Sir Henry Havelock Allan, supplies the Advocate of India with a detailed account of the recent tragedy in the Khyber. After the visit to the Bazaar Valley Sir Henry returned to Lundi Kotal and witnessed the638 words
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Article777 1898-01-25 12 Thb annual distribution of prize. J the Government High School tL? place on thel9th inst., at 2 o’clock th! Acting Resident-Councillor Among the guests present were- ]jf and Mrs. Merewether, Mr. BroadrU Mr. Garrard, Mr. and Mrs. Cu«cade* Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Parry, Miss Wester hout, Miss Pharoah,777 words
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Article24 1898-01-25 12 The libel action* against the Bangkok Times —Nightingale v. Thorne—is n°" fixed to he heard before the Consular Court there on the 27th instant*24 words
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Article385 1898-01-25 13 I members of the Straits Chinese l> Nation Club held their annual New 1^ athletic Sports this morning at lu Club's recreation ground. The f’ e h r which during the early part of K.? m orning threatened to put a stop to I** ort? as was the385 words
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Article245 1898-01-25 13 ii The German steamer Kriemhild left llongkong on the 20th instant, at noon, ftoul is dm* here to-morrow morning. TheO. S. 8. Bellerophon is reported have left Sourabaya for Singapore on liie afternoon of the 20th instant, and I' due to-day. I The S. S. Orestes of the245 words
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Article135 1898-01-25 13 Elilioii OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” K J s {)llr Singapore season will comft, on Friday, February 18th, and JJ* .oreight nights. The corn P^ e is as follows I r *day ■F,*by. 18th. “|The Case of RebelI Sat.,-. [lious Susan.” I Mon.u!: 19th Sowing the Wind.” 1C'135 words
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Article722 1898-01-25 13 (From our CorrespoTident.) THE PUBLIC HEALTH. SCARCITY OF POLICE. Pekan, 17 th January. Recent medical reports go to show that, beyond the uniformly small number of sick treated in the hospital, the health of the general community continues good. The average number of out-patients treated monthly in Pekan722 words
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Article63 1898-01-25 13 The preliminary inquiry into the case against Fu Kang Qhoi, said to be the leader in the Ville Vue w gang-robbery, was concluded the other day at Penang, when the defendant was committed for trial at the next Assizes. The amount of bail fixed was $1,500, which63 words
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Article706 1898-01-25 13 (Via Bangkok.) London, 17th January. The students of Paris have renewed their anti-Jewish demonstations, shouting, Death to the Jews," and M Down with Zola.” They smashed the windows of M. Zola's house. Thirty Senegalese, 12,000 rifles, and two mitrailleuses have left Marseilles for the expedition to be706 words
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Article705 1898-01-25 13 OPERATIONS IN BONER. Peshawar, 8th January. The Commander-in-Chief by command of the Viceroy expresses to the Army his Excellency’s deep regret at the loss it has sustained by the death of Major-General Yeatman-Biggs and his high appreciation of the services rendered to the State by that officer.705 words
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Article70 1898-01-25 13 (For Singapore). Per German 8. 8. Sachsen from Bremerhaven, due 3rd Feb., His Highness Prince Sevasti, Messrs. Luang Visaitr,M. Padoong, J. A. Ingerman. Otto Fertsch, Chas. Corragioni d’Orelli, G. Busch, J. W. F. Nienhuis, J. Haag, H. Dyk, H. Bchmidt, Dawson. Harald, Lund, Louis Nobelung, Walter Konig, W.70 words
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3984 1898-01-25 13 HAINAN. A semi-official Note communicated to the French Press through the Havas Agency states that there is no truth in the announcement that Admiral la Bddollifcre had hoisted the French Bag on the island of Hainan. Both at the Foreign Office and the Ministry3,984 words
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Article553 1898-01-25 14 ARRIVALS. Per s.s. \orwarts from Sarawak .w Henderson, Bishop and Mrs. Hose W Hose, Mr. and Mrs. Bartelle, Air Abeh J Mr. and Mrs. H. George. Per s.s. Chow Phya from Klang via perk Mrs. Walker. 1 Per s. s. Hebe from Deli:—Mr. H fuvk Per P. O.553 words
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Article179 1898-01-25 14 I b nder th is head i ng the followi ng abbrevia tions are used str.—steamer sh.-ebif Brit.—British; U. 8. Unite* F t' J re ch i Ger.—German; OiAI Dutch Joh. Johore; Ac., G. c., General cargo d.p. deck passengers: U.— UncerI P *n’ Pagar Wharf; t179 words
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Article1465 1898-01-25 15 arrivals since Noon of Friday. lhns t Brit. str. 108 tons, Capt Taylor, ,t 1 ,p From T. Anson, 19th Jan. G.c., J Wee Bin and Co. For T. Anson, h—ltf--4t“ .t'din'l Brit. str. 554 tons, Capt Mills, From VV. Australia, 2nd Jan. G.e., f ]>oU‘tead <fe Co.1,465 words
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Article208 1898-01-25 15 Name port probable date of arrival cr/id name 0/ agents. Amphitrite, H’kong, Feb 14; Rautenberg. Agamemnon, Liverpool, Jan 24 Mansfield. Anchises, Liverpool, Feb 5 Mansfield. Ballaarat, London, Mar 27 P. O. Bayern, Bremen, Mar 3 Behn Meyer. Bengal, Colombo, Feb 14 F. O. Caledonien, Colombo, Jan 22 M.208 words
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Article1042 1898-01-25 15 n Flag I t h Vessel’s Name. A Tons 1 Captain From Sailed Consignees. d Big. j Jan 17 Sishan jBrit str. 845 Jenkins Amoy ,Jan 11 Guthrie and Co. 17 Medusa str. 608 Ralph Bangkok Jan 18 \V. Mansfield A Co. 17 Bengkalis str. 90 Hendry Muar ;Jan1,042 words
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Article354 1898-01-25 15 j i i Date. Vessels Name Flag Rig Captain Destination i j Jan 17 Ekaterinoslavl Rus str. Troyan Odessa 18 Lady Longden Brit str. Smith Malacca 18 Giang Seng j str. Follett Sam-rang via ports 18 Pundua 1 str. Nailer Calcutta via ports is India str. t Robertson Bombay354 words
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Article120 1898-01-25 16 CLEARANCES Continued.) Jan 21 Vorwaerts Qer str. Petersen Sarawak 21 Niobe n »tr. Pfaf! Antwerp via i»ris 21 Generaal Pel Dut str. Rynberg Timor via porta 21 EvieJ.Ray Am bq. Kasten Shanghai 21 George R. Skolfield sh. Dunning Jew York 21 Ocampo Brit. str. i Hawkins Java 21 Pectan 1120 words
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Article54 1898-01-25 16 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag i i Date I 0 Date avd Ship’s Name. Commander. ok From where Destin* Re- i Rig Sailing i ation marks. Jan 12 Dut s.s. K. W’helmina Bakker Jan 12 Batavia Amsterdam 12‘Dan bn. Clara Nielsen Dec 27|Manilla London ]3iBrit s.s.54 words
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Advertisement875 1898-01-25 15 THAT MASTERFUL YANKEE. The writings of Mark Twain are full of instruction as well as humour. Possibly you havo read that wonderful story of his called “A Yankee at King Arthur’s Court.” The hero is a skilled mechanic, the foreman of a great factory in America. He is accidentally killed,875 words
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Advertisement1057 1898-01-25 16 LEA OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., Londor.; and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. “HOUSE OF LORDS” WHISKY. THE public is cautioned against spurious imitations and1,057 words
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Advertisement500 1898-01-25 16 DENTALNOTICE. |R. 8TEPHENS will shortly for Bangkok. He is the only tist here who has Laughing Gas, *hjck given without medical assistance for2 1 6, Battery* D 1 NOTICE. rMES OF CEYLON, (daily edits. The largest and best circulated paper published in Ceylon, as well as smartest and the most500 words
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