The Straits Budget, 1 December 1898
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section136 1898-12-01 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, and136 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 1ST DECEMBER. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE.
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Article15 1898-12-01 1 P >: iek <>n the 30th November, the wife William Dixon Fisiier, of a son.15 words
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Article322 1898-12-01 1 Jiii.iV. Akth les. Tiie l T pi»er Nile. Tae Philippine Tariff, Coppr Coin. Thu Philippines. Lor! Charles. Navai L~t incites. About Jamaica. Ldol. f Ma-Quotations. I Shipping News. I List. I Poll' News. I Th^ I A Motli» i -in-Law. I L* ■> Again. I HoU'enn akmg.322 words
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Article424 1898-12-01 1 Singapore, 1st December, 1898. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to 12.30 p.m.) Gam bier 5.10. Copra Bali, 6.75. do Pontianak, 6.45. Pepper, Black buyers 24.00. do White, (5%) 41.00. Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.10. do Brunei 2.22L Pearl Sago 3.85.~ Coffee, Bali, picked 29.00. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 80.50. Coffee, Liberian, No.424 words
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Article286 1898-12-01 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. O. Bengal. The M. M. Salazie with the mail from Europe of the 4th November arrived on Sunday. The P. <fc O. Paramatta with the mail from Europe of the 11th November, is due on Saturday.286 words
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Article46 1898-12-01 1 POLICE STRIKE. OVER 50 RESIGNATIONS. (Special to the Straits Times Penang Tuesduy 11.52 a.m. The police recently drafted here from Singapore have stopped duty. Fifty-one constables, besides corporals and lance-corporals, have resigned. The strike arises from dissatisfaction with the official treatment meted out to them.46 words
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REUTER’S TELEGARMS.
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Article49 1898-12-01 1 AMERICAN TARIFFS FOR ALL. London 25 th November. A despatch from Washington states that Colonel Hay, the Secretary of State, announces that the ‘trade policy of an “open door” in the Philippines means applying the existing American tariffs to all countries alike, including the United States themselves.49 words
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Article26 1898-12-01 1 A BRITISH ADVANCE. The British expedition from Uganda (tinder Major Macdonald) is advancing northwards. Posts have been established at Wadelai, Dufileh, Fajas, and Fatiko.26 words
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Article32 1898-12-01 1 The appointment of Prince George of Greece as Commissioner-General in Crete i<* being held in abeyance, pending final arrangements regulating recognition of the Sultan's sovereignty and the Turkish flag*32 words
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Article38 1898-12-01 1 A GLOOMY OUTLOOK. A gloomy financial year has just closed for Italy. The Budget returns this year show a deficit of one million lire. The estimated deficit for 1899 is no less than fourteen million lire.38 words
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Article41 1898-12-01 1 A CONTRADICTION. London 26th November. Colonel Hay, the U. S. Secretary of State, denies the authenticity of the announcement (made yesterday on the authority of a Washington despatch), regarding the trade policy of an open door* in the Philippines.41 words
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Article40 1898-12-01 1 NO FRANCHISE FOR ASIATICS. The Washington Commission has drafted a Bill for submission to Congress providing for the government of Hawaii by an American Governor with a Legislative Council. Japanese and Chinese are to be excluded from the franchise.40 words
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Article17 1898-12-01 1 The International Anti-Anarchist Conference has commenced its settings at Rome. The discussions are to be secret.17 words
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Article12 1898-12-01 1 The Powers have resolved to maintain the Turkish flag in Crete.12 words
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Article42 1898-12-01 1 RUMOURS CONTRADICTED. London 28 th November. The semi-official Journal de St. Petersbaurg 1 formally contradicts the report of i:he Russian occupation of Newchwang. It likewise denies that Russia intends (as had been alleged) to occupy ';he province of Pechili (Chih-li42 words
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Article54 1898-12-01 1 THE MILITARY POWER. The decision taken by General Zurlinden, the Governor of Paris, to try Colonel Picquart by court-martial while the Court of Cassation is deliberating on the Dreyfus case is being hotly criticised in France: This incident has rekindled the antagonism between the Civil Power and the54 words
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Article30 1898-12-01 1 THE RAILWAY LOAN. The loan for French Indo-China, mentioned in the telegrams publisher on the 21st instant, is specially intended for railways into the Chinese province of Yun-nan.30 words
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Article19 1898-12-01 1 The first detachment of the American army of occupation has .landed in the province of Havana.19 words
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Article26 1898-12-01 1 PRINCE GEORGE OF GREECE. The appointment of Prince George of Greece to be High Commissioner for the Powers in Crete has been formally announced.26 words
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Article41 1898-12-01 1 INDEMNITY REFUSED. London 29th November. Spain has decided to sign the Treaty of Peace, yieding only to superior force. She will probably refuse an indemnity for the cession of the Philippines. The refusal will be couched in dignified terms.41 words
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Article32 1898-12-01 1 HEAVY INCREASE. Mr. Alger, the Secretary of State for War at Washington, intends to recommend an increase of the United States army to a total of one hundred thousand men.32 words
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Article37 1898-12-01 1 THE FRENCH NAVAL ESTIMATES. The French Naval Estimates include a formidable sum for the construction of one hundred and eight new ships. Among these will be seven battleships, thirteen armoured cruisers, and eight other cruisers.37 words
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Article60 1898-12-01 1 CESSION UNDER PROTEST. London 30//i Novemlter. Spain has formally accepted, under protest, the American terms, including the cession of the Philippine Group and the Sulu Islands for twenty millions of dollars. The treaty will probably be signed within the next few days. Meanwhile, negotiations are proceeding for the60 words
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Article55 1898-12-01 1 REDISTRIBUTION OF SEATS. The House of Assembly of the Cape Parliament has passed a Bill for a redistribution of seats. The arrangement come to is a compromise between the Bond Government and the Progressives. The vote making redistribution imperative was carried against the Government’s desire by the casting55 words
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Article55 1898-12-01 1 AN EXPERTS OPINION. An agent of Reuter has interviewed Colonel Lewis, the engineer who was commissioned to make a report upon the possibilities of Wei-hai-wei. The Colonel states that Wei-hai-wei is likely to form one of the best British stations anywhere. [Col. Lewis passed through Singapore some time back55 words
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Article23 1898-12-01 1 THE NEW KASAGI-KAN.’ The new Japanese cruiser, the Kamgi-kan has been considerably damaged by colliding with a bridge at Newcastle-on-Tyne.23 words
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Article518 1898-12-01 2 (Straits Times, 25 th November.) It is only a few weeks since we told in considerable detail the story of the recent mutiny in Uganda. It broke out, it will be remembered, on the eve of Major Macdonald’s start upon an expedition whose goal was unknown to(Straits Times, 25th November.) - 518 words
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Article456 1898-12-01 2 (Straits Times 26th November.) Nobody will be nearly so much astonished by the contradiction to-day as they were by the asseveration yesterday, in respect of the Philippine Customs Tariff. For our own part we were so surprised by the declaration and so suspicious—first of its accuracy if(Straits Times, 26th November.) - 456 words
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Article586 1898-12-01 2 (Straits Times 26th Noreml>er.) What with prohibited yen and debased copper, the Straits currency now offers itself very obviously to the comments alike of business men and of theorists. We have received communications from both classes. At the moment, however, we shall deal particularly, and that retrospectively with(Straits Times, 26th Noreml>er.) - 586 words
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Article792 1898-12-01 2 (Straits Times, 28th November.) It is interesting, in view of recent developments, to recall some of the statements semi-officially made in Madrid immediately prior to the assembling ofthe Spanish-American Peace Commissioners in Paris. One that appeared in several quarters was to the effect that the Spanish representatives were(Straits Times, 28th November.) - 792 words
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Article393 1898-12-01 2 (Straits Times 2 Sth November) Y esterday’s mail brought papers containing comments upon Lord Charles Beresford’s remarkable speech, as it is very generally styled, in this place. Evidently, the telegraphic messages had attracted unwonted attention, so that when our report reached England Editors were on the alert to(Straits Times, 2Sth November) - 393 words
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Article395 1898-12-01 2 (Straits Times 29 th November.) The French Naval Estimates, we are told by Reuter, in a delightfully vague way, include a the construction of new w W the items of the adjusted, as they Beem the numbering given 0 f h S and armoured and other and by(Straits Times, 29th November.) - 395 words
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Article1103 1898-12-01 2 (Straits Times 30 th A oremter.) Much has been said about the agitation in the West Indies in favour of incorporation with the l nited States. On the other hand, a very good has been shown for political ties with Canada; and, in the third place, the whole(Straits Times, 30th Aoremter.) - 1,103 words
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Article246 1898-12-01 3 j The Japanese Government is said to have only U million yen of silver left for disposal. The Hon. F. G. Penney, the Colonial Treasurer, leaves for Colombo by the M. M. Caledonien. 4 Early this morning, a Chinaman died suddenly while gambling. There were no marks246 words
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Article43 1898-12-01 3 It is stated that the constable who was hurt on Wednesday, on the switchback railway, owed his accident entirely to foolhardy stupidity and inattention to the regulations. Certainly neither the proprietary nor their plant are in any way to blame.43 words
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Article67 1898-12-01 3 The occupiers of a house in Kallang Road were aroused early this morning by hearing a suspicious noise at the back of the house. On getting up they discovered in the hall three Chinese who, on the alarm being raised, ran off. Pursuit was given by several Malays, and67 words
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Article73 1898-12-01 3 A football captain could not raise a team to go to a town five miles away, so he wired to that effect to the secretary of the opposing team. In half an hour back came a telegram. “Crowd waiting already. If you can t come yourselves, please73 words
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Article71 1898-12-01 3 At a meeting of Ex-Rafflesians held last night, it was decided to re-open an athletic club, in January next, for Old Boys of the school only. The various officials were elected, and it was proposed to name the club The Ex-Raf-flesians.” The officials are President, Mr. H. Scott;71 words
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Article104 1898-12-01 3 A lady living near Shanghai lost in rapid succession a duck, a chicken, and a pigeon. The man in charge of them was suspected, and he was accordingly dismissed with the value of the missing birds kept back from his wages pending theif return or other explanation. A104 words
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Article341 1898-12-01 3 This morning, Mr. Khory appeared before the Senior Magistrate on behalf of Seet Tiong Lim, the Opium Farmer, in answer to a summons issued instructions of the police, charging him with using false weights at the Opium Farm in Cecil Street. Inspector Bateman recently paid, a visit to341 words
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Article338 1898-12-01 3 PROBABLE ACCRUING ADVANTAGES. CHANGSHA AN IMPORTANT CENTRE. Mr. Warren, British Consul at Hankow, discusses in his last report the advantages that would probably result from the opening of Hu-nan Province and the Tung-ting lake to foreign trade. There can be no doubt, he says, as to the338 words
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Article102 1898-12-01 3 THE BOURGOGNE DISASTER. THE CAPTAIN S HALLUCINATION. Fifteen suits have been instituted in the American courts for damages arising out of the collision by which the Bourgogne was sunk. Counsel retained for the claimants alleges that the Captain had such a presentiment of death, in the precise manner in which102 words
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Article127 1898-12-01 3 THE COIN DEMONETISED. On the 18th instant, the Legal Tender Enactment came into force in Perak. It sets forth that the only legal tender in that State shall be the paper currency of Federated Malaya and of the Straits Settlements; British, Mexican, and Hongkong silver dollars; and127 words
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Article165 1898-12-01 3 YEA, TWO OF THEM. In the course of a recent trial for bigamy, the prisoner’s counsel exertec himself to the utmost to save his client, but there was no disguising the fact that the case was going against him. Judge, prosecuting counsel, witnesses —all were exceedingly severe on165 words
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Article377 1898-12-01 3 ACROSS AFRICA AFOOT. AN EMISSARY OF CIVILIZATION. Because of political complications, there has been too scant an acknowledgment hitherto of the real worth of Marchand’s trans-African achievement. This is now being atoned for, and if the following note, from the Evening Standard is a little ironical at times,377 words
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Article268 1898-12-01 3 FOR THE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL. This afternoon, at four o’clock, Archdeacon Perham will declare open, in the Town Hall, the half-yearly sale of work in aid of the funds of the Chinese Girls’ School. Most of the articles for sale are fanciful and useful, and nearly268 words
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Article317 1898-12-01 3 CONCERT AT THE SOLDIERS’ INSTITUTE. In the ranks of the West Yorks, and of the other branches of the regular forces in Singapore, there are, it is satisfactory to learn, a large number of men who are members of that admirable organization the Army Temperance Association and317 words
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Article141 1898-12-01 3 COLONIAL HELPLE88K ESS. The China Mail calls attention to the abuses of the Crown Agent system in Hongkong. For instance, it is notorious that the material supplied and the services rendered by the Crown Agents could be supplied and rendered by commercial firms at home at a saving141 words
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Article538 1898-12-01 4 THE CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY. According to official reports, the route of the proposed Canton-Hankow Railway, the contract for the building of which has been given by the Tsung-li Yamen to an American Syndicate represented by Mr. Bash, will go through the principal tea-growing districts between the two538 words
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Article208 1898-12-01 4 Chan Ah Ox, a goldsmith, was tried to-day, before Mr. Justice HyndmanJones, on the charge of dishonestly retaining stolen property. The facts of the case are that on the 19th September last the prosecutrix, Choa Chin Neo, missed from her almeirah a deed-box containing some §4,000 worth of208 words
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Article859 1898-12-01 4 London, Ist Novemlter. The naval department of Great Britain is laying in heavy stocks of coal, and arranging for its distribution in such a manner as will serve the best purpose in case of a war with France. The Eclair (Paris) asserts that Great Britain’s naval859 words
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Article190 1898-12-01 4 Many of our leaders will doubtless remember an entertainment given in Singapore by an American styling himself Professor Baldwin. Baldwin left New York three years ago quite penniless, having laid a wager for §20,000 that he would travel round the world within a given time, starting without190 words
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Article591 1898-12-01 4 London 28 th Oclolw. After the racing season in England is over, the Amateur Cycling Association has sprung its 50 Miles Championship on the cycling world. This body is formed of university and hospital men; it 1s really on a footing with ordinary clubs, except that it is591 words
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Article34 1898-12-01 4 During the temporary absence from the Colony of Mr. F. G. Penney, the Colonial Treasurer, the Hon. W. Egerton will act as Colonial Treasurer, Collector of Stamps, and Accountant-General of the Supreme Court,Straits Settlements.34 words
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Article, Illustration58 1898-12-01 4 CONDUCTED BY KING’S PAWN.” All chess correspondence should lie addressed to King’s Pawn.” Solutions: Problem Mo. 70 (Wainwright) B*Kt4; No. 71 (Allen) Q-Kt 3. Correct solutions received from Caissa. Correct solutions of Nos. 68 and 69 received from H. Cobb, Penang. White to play and mate in two moves.58 words
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Article946 1898-12-01 4 Nelly, love,” said Mr. Rookby, looking up from his paper.—“ Yes, dear?” This is certainly an excellent suggestion”—“What is that, dear?” “Some eminent chess-player proposec that during this year, while there is so much interest shown in the game, each player should teach a novice how to946 words
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Article440 1898-12-01 4 CHEATING THE GALLOWS. The Judicial Commissioner’s court opened at Ipoh, on the 14th inst. The first case called was one of murder, in which a Chinese fruit-seller was charged with killing a countryman of his Thirteen wounds had been inflictd on the victim, who was murdered because he440 words
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Article150 1898-12-01 5 j hK Rev. S. S. Walker left to-day for Calctta in the Knight Templar. Xhk body a Ghinaman has been ver ed in the sea off New Harbour Wharf- thf annual general meeting of the Turf Club was postponed to rtsterday* liih Hon. A. Murray, Colonial Engir150 words
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Article39 1898-12-01 5 At the Penang Assizes, on Monday Tuesday last, two Chinese and two Malay hank-note forgers were sentenced ;o rigorous imprisonment—two to five rear*, and two to four years. One who turned “Queen’s evidence” was sentenced to one year.39 words
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Article50 1898-12-01 5 A USTRIAN EMPEROR’S JUBILEE. Os the gnd December, a pontifical J, Ik mi will be sung by Bishop Bourdon in the Cathedral of the Good Shep[yrl at 7 -‘10 a.in., in celebration of the Emperor of Austria having reigned tinvyear*. The Emperor desires this t tii»* only .J ubilee celebration.50 words
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Article52 1898-12-01 5 The t things at the sale of work yesterday in the Town Hall, in aid of the iunds of the Chinese Girls’ School, were very satisfactory. This morning, there ms a large gathering of purchasers, ind it is expected that the total sum ftiizedwill he a52 words
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Article47 1898-12-01 5 The Yni Demonestisation Enactment in Perak has been amended to enable t.T coin to be accepted at all Governi**nt treasuries there either in pay.'Mit of revenue or in exchange for vil currency, without any discount, •P to .and including the first day of fe.ember.47 words
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Article61 1898-12-01 5 I notified that British India, British I cntral Africa, British East Africa, I e Niger Coast Protectorate, the Niger I 'jmpany’s Territory and Uganda, hav- ;ari epted the Imperial Penny Postage iieme. the postage on letters from I Straits Settlements to those parts I ”bd*ritsh Empire will be61 words
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Article62 1898-12-01 5 I black seamen, who were fortried here by the Consul at SouraI a have been insolently besetting I Ma>ter-Attendant and his Deputy I r some days past. They have at last I T-stepped the line. One of them was near Cavenagh Bridge this I r mnL, and the62 words
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Article87 1898-12-01 5 •r *'°th his feet badly. —Malay N the 17th instant, about thirteen Ij, \vond Raub, a tiger was shot by lj l >’ n ‘*ar tiie Pahang Trunk Road. was only w’ounded and Allied alive until the next morning. 1,11 -outs had been the result of•r *'°th his feet badly. —Malay - 87 words
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Article89 1898-12-01 5 Secretary of State for the Colol' directed that all ollicers retur•Zi M ave absence in England, ’•a UW slUar y at sterling rate ‘ango fixed in their leave certifi,’T to and including the day W- r 1)" their departure from t l at any othcer spending U89 words
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Article294 1898-12-01 5 London, 12th to 15th November. Sir Edward Grey, speaking at Warrington, said that, although we went to Egypt promising to eventually evacuate that country, circumstances had created fresh obligations resulting in a position which any British government was bound to uphold. Major Marchand and Captain Baratier lett294 words
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Article410 1898-12-01 5 M. Jung, Vice-Resident in Tonquin, and M. Lachol, a member of the Chamber of Commerce at Haiphong, have written to the Chamber of Commerce at Paris that the present high import tariff trammels trade in Tonquin. Tht% counsel the freedom of trade there from all vexatious customs restrictions.410 words
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Article63 1898-12-01 5 A two-days’ match was commenced, yesterday afternoon, between Probables” and the S. C. C. Ist XI. The score when stumps were drawn was as follows: PROBABLES. T. N. Howard c Elliot b Mactaggart G. P. Stevens not out 7 C. W. Gordon c Edlin b Mactaggart 0 H. W.63 words
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Article2224 1898-12-01 5 Siam is a happy land, and in no respect happier than in the journals that do so zealously promote the arts of peace and enlightenment. The Post-office may spy upon the communications passing through; the Foreign Office may gleefully gloat upon the tortuous burrowings of its underlings2,224 words
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Article95 1898-12-01 5 The Brough Company made a lot of money in their last Indian tour, but the profit was fairly earned. At Calcutta, where they boomed for three months and put the financial success of the tour beyond doubt, it is the rule for visiting companies to play for95 words
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Article135 1898-12-01 5 A Malay who deserted the police here and joined the force in Malacca has been sentenced to three months. The trial of a Macao woman, for trading in Chinese girls, is postponed for a week. A Clerk of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company gets three months’ rigorous imprisonment135 words
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Article1114 1898-12-01 6 TOBACCO. The Souraltaya Courant discusses why tobacco-growing has proved a failure in the islands beyond Java, with the only exception of Deli. Yet, in Borneo and the lesser Sunda islands, large tracts of land are available for that line of cultivation. Tobacco-planting has been tried in these regions,1,114 words
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Article282 1898-12-01 6 (From Spanish sources.) The Comercio states that the Customhouse formalities at Manila have been simplified as much as possible. The new tariff came into operation on the 10th instant, with an eight per cent. ail valorem duty. The existing valuations continue to be in force. At the282 words
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Article148 1898-12-01 6 A working man in China earns not more than three-pence a day, but on that he can marry and live as well as a married man and family can in Australia on the lowest living wage. Thus, if he make the lowest living wage for a148 words
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Article46 1898-12-01 6 PAHANG AND YEN.” The Pahang Government gives notice that, up to and including the first day of December, 1898, yen will be accepted at all the Government treasuries of the State, either in payment of revenue or in exchange for other coin, without discount being charged.46 words
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Article93 1898-12-01 6 WARREN CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD. The competition for the above will take place at Penang, on Monday, December 26th, at the same meeting as the competition for the Penang Singapore Challenge Shield. Clubs wishing to enter representatives to compete for this Shield must notify the Garrison Adjutant, Pearls Hill.93 words
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Article675 1898-12-01 6 AN INDO-CHINA CONTROVERSY. THE GREAT DRESS QUESTION. During the Fashoda crisis, the French Indo-Chinese Press was occupied in discussing,—not Marchand, butthedecency or indecency of the costume worn by the Tamils. A Saigon paper opened the controversy in an article signed tin vieux gahier. 1 This gentleman spoke675 words
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Article1200 1898-12-01 6 The Queen, when holding a Drawing Room, is said to have on several occasions worn jewels worth rather more than £*160,000. The Czarina speaks perfect English, and has the delightful art of setting new comers at their ease. It is said that the two Englishmen who speak French1,200 words
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Article466 1898-12-01 6 Two long-established home firms advertise for respectable agents here. The U. S. gunboat 7/e/e/ia left Boston on the 4th inst., for the China station. via Suez. A competent reporter to work at the Statesman” office, Calcutta, is advertised for. Messrs. McAlister Co. intend to open a branch466 words
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Article44 1898-12-01 7 »v Saturday night last, a Chinaman arreted fur knocking down a Macao .in. in Sago Street, and stealing a *;d bangle from her. Another China- r. arrested yesterday in South r.r. jl Load, for snatching a pair of r.-rrs valued at $10.44 words
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Article46 1898-12-01 7 The I'tsiigden from Singora in tow of a Tanjong Pagar i, k tug yesterday afternoon. Shortly 0 re reaching port the top of the pah-pressure cylinder was blown to L f and she was unable to proceed Erthout the assistance of a tug.46 words
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Article51 1898-12-01 7 The rate for the Viceroy s Cup at Calcutta will he run on the 26th [u.-ember. At the date of last mail livi'-es. betting on the event was tenant; Leonidas, a Madras horse, f# about the only one enquired for, icd the bookies were chary of laying fidi against51 words
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Article55 1898-12-01 7 I The Selangor Government notifies ■Lit */t*H \V ill be received at the Bank L lwula Lumpur and at all District Erea.'urit*s, and exchanged at par for Kriti-h or Mexican Dollars, up to the i»t December, 1898, inclusive. After date yen will no longer be L epted55 words
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Article60 1898-12-01 7 at Bre>t on Nov. :jrd, orders were even for the cruisers Page l ictorieuse, iL*i Onoi'ilnga to fill up with stores for days. At Cherbourg, the new tor--T-.'troyer La Hire was launched, hi.* vessel lias been in course of con-rnji-tion at Cherbourg since December, M6l The bn Hire60 words
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Article59 1898-12-01 7 I Is re» ocnition of the courtesies ex1''l'«l to the Duke of Connaught and Biytatfat the recent French military when also high distinctions conferred hy President Fan re, the 1 een lias appointed General de Negrier J Honorary Knight Grand Cross of Koval Victorian Order and has given ■her59 words
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Article58 1898-12-01 7 •■*»;kiks Brothers are building a new Hl a t Kangoon, on a block of land v ntly occupied by the Commercial there. The hotel will be a edifice with accommot«,r forty-six guests, designed principles which have been found to u r well at Singapore. The build- !ias been58 words
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Article59 1898-12-01 7 f »i> number of S. V. A. men turned Hie Maxim-gun practice at Teluk on Saturday afternoon. The V J was very fair all round, several 'triking the flagstaff attached Heating target. Another I o practice will be held at m place next Saturday afterB I hi<59 words
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Article113 1898-12-01 7 I \i. a Manchu holding ultraI Native and bitterly anti-foreign |J;' S by the Times corespon- 7 l/' kin, to have obtained great I in tin* counsels of the Empress- i M* 5 is believed to have 1 the recent edict re-estab-K i ,fnv and arrow exercise113 words
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Article193 1898-12-01 7 THREE MEN FINED. Fourteen Chinamen were brought before Mr. Saunders charged with mobbing Privates Oxlade and Wright of the est orkshire Regiment at Pandang Kechil, on the 15th inst. Private Oxlade said that he and his comrade went out shooting. He shot at a bird it fell, rose,193 words
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Article273 1898-12-01 7 .—Perak Pioneer. Mr. W. H. Treacher, the Resident of Perak, goes home on six months’ leave in April next, and Mr. J. P. Rodger proceeds thither as Acting Resident, Mr. Belfield again acting as the latter’s Ioann ieneiis in Selangor, in addition to his own appointment. Provision is.—Perak Pioneer. - 273 words
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Article267 1898-12-01 7 S. R. C. V ROYAL ENGINEERS. On the Esplanade, on Saturday, a match was played between elevens representing the S. It. C. and the Royal Engineers, resulting in a win for the Recreation Club. In their first innings the Club put together 79, to which the Engineers replied with267 words
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Article375 1898-12-01 7 NEW LEASE GRANTED. RIGHTO AND EXEMPTIONS. (From our Correspondent.) Kuala Ltpi8 22nd November. A xgw lease to the Penjum Mining Company, which has hitherto been working without a direct title from the State, has just been issued by Government. The document, which is the result of protracted375 words
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Article179 1898-12-01 7 Replying to Pro Bono PublicoV’ last letter, on the subject of a work-house for Singapore, which we printed on Thursday last, another correspondent joins issue with him on almost every point raised. He is especially insistent on “Pro Bono Publico’s” failure to appreciate the real conditon and179 words
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Article102 1898-12-01 7 Lt.-Col. F. W. Kitchener, who is the second in command of the West Yorkshire Regiment, is now hard at work rehabilitating Khartoum. He is laying out a new town, and has just been appointed its Governor. Colonel Kitchener went through the Dongola campaign, which won for him102 words
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Article103 1898-12-01 7 11. M. S. Edgar was commissioned at Devonport on November Ist, by Captain H. S. F. Niblett, for transport service in taking out reliefs to the China Station. She is now probably on her way out East with reliefs for the Alacrity, Pigmy Daphne Plover and Redpole. The103 words
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Article1271 1898-12-01 7 ITS RESOURCES AND FUTURE. THE FRENCH CLAIMS. It cannot, of course, be disputed that the Bahr-el-Ghazal, at the time r of the Mahdist rebellion, formed part of the Soudanese possessions of the Khedive. The universal testimony of r all those who were acquainted with its resources, says a1,271 words
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Article180 1898-12-01 7 The s. s. Charterhouse arrived in port on Saturday afternoon, from the wrecked Earl of Hopetmn. She brought news that the vessel is a total loss. The Earl of llopetoun a full-rigged sailing ship under the command of Captain Rowley, was on a voyage from Philadelphia180 words
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Article165 1898-12-01 7 This morning, Mr. Fort appeared beforethe First Magistrate to ask a further postponement of the cases against Lee Kian Teo, the second cashier of the firm of Messrs. Mansfield <fc Co. Mr. Fort said he was for the prosecution, and that the defendant was accused of embezzling certain165 words
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Article1712 1898-12-01 8 THE SIBERIAN RAILWAY. INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL. The Glasgow Evening News of October 31st, mentions Mr. Arnot Reid’s arrival in that city fresh from his arduous journey in the Far East*.” The Times of October 29th, has a signed article from that gentleman, occupying nearly three columns, on1,712 words
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Article1658 1898-12-01 8 Allahabad, 12th November. The Pioneer's London correspondent telegraphs on the 11th November as follows:— The projected combination between the bimetallic leaders and gold monometallists is now understood to have fallen through and bimetallic views, as a panacea for the existing currency derangements, arc now at a discount,1,658 words
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Article91 1898-12-01 8 We are glad to learn that the result of the sale of work on behalf of the Chinese Girls’ School has been most satisfactory and that a sum of S 1,400 has been added to the funds of the institution. The success of the sale was91 words
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Article253 1898-12-01 8 party of 18 shortly proceeding conduct investigations there.® 0^ The Ceylon Steamshin f’ nr appointed Mrs. Strong the their late agent at Point Sf* succeed to the vacancy. V. Early this morning a (n broke into a shop i n V: V ll0an hn The coolies in253 words
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Article41 1898-12-01 8 Mr. George Reid, Premier of New houtli ales, in making his annual financial statement, which showed a credit balance of £135,000, declared his belief that the federation of the Australian colonies would be an accomplished fact within twelve months.41 words
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Article47 1898-12-01 8 At the Assizes yesterday, Supia Piday. a driver, charged with criminal breach of trust in respect to two cases of merchandise entrusted to his care at Tanjong Pagar Wharf, was discharged. This morning, Syed Ali bin Sagafcame up for trial on the charge of theft.47 words
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Article47 1898-12-01 8 Planters in Cochin-China, under Government auspices, are now extensively cultivating the Cayda tree, the hark oi which is exported to France, where it is used in making a dye which is a competitor of the vegetable dyes known as cachous,” and is replacing aniline47 words
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Article50 1898-12-01 8 On and after next Christmas Day. the postage of letters to British India, British Central Africa, British has*. Africa, the Niger Coast Protectorate, the Niger Company’s Territory,and f (in addition to the parts ol the Bntis Empire already announced,) will b the rate of 5 cents per half-ounce.50 words
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Article54 1898-12-01 8 According to the Pioneer, Capt. Horne, the late commander o P. and O. China who was dismbtfa from his appointment for his nmanagement in sending hi> ashore in the Red Sea, is in very s pecuniary straits, and his fnen endeavouring to help him by rai e54 words
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Article62 1898-12-01 8 At the opening of the session of the Royal to. lonial u cn on the 8th inst., in London, the E. H. Wittenoom, late llDl5 ter Mines in West Australia, an Agent-General in London, read. L on Western Australia in Among the audience were 1 and Lady Mitchell,62 words
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Article72 1898-12-01 8 Signor Angelo Luzzatti ha*’ appointed ollicial Italian interests in all ciliD taining to concessions obta n i JK ate by the Anglo-Itahan 1 e^:.. e d Recently Signor Luzzatti was re< jr- ji um bert in special audience by His Majesty expressed h\ el)J at72 words
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Article101 1898-12-01 9 v t OKRESI’ONDENT at Pekin wrote to his rn»l- at ent ast raont h» that !°the only force now capable of oyerawir tie 1 turbulent soldiery is the division reign-drilled troops under the comot j 0 f Yuan Shek Hai, stationed in of Tien-tsin. The >101 words
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Article112 1898-12-01 9 NO LICENCE REQUIRED. Tji niurning, two Chinamen were with having opened a pawn,‘,’V shop at Pulo Brani, with,t a licence. It was found though an Ordinance of nta ned a provision for this, «*ah*d by the Ordinance of 1895, r t; Ordinance just passed is not r112 words
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Article262 1898-12-01 9 S’roiu our Correspondent.) kmdu IdpiSj 22 nd November. This State is becoming prolific in the proi e tion of lunatics. There are six iieMi, all of homicidal tendencies, at w-ent in the Lipis gaol. Among {.Jem is Mat Kabas, the 'man who wanted to he a Panglima Prang262 words
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Article290 1898-12-01 9 A h.antki: complains that he is not viw.'ito < v the timber, which he ;‘K t (dear his estate for planting. '*■'tninly seems hard. But other ‘.ru: jiJe planters would possibly u, i a piece oi‘ well-wooded land, sell timber, and then refuse to go on planting. A290 words
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Article132 1898-12-01 9 The laws of Selangor now include an enactment prohibiting the importation or possession of ganja or Indian hemp, rhe penalty for a first offence is a five hundred dollars fine or six months’ imprisonment. The Selangor State Council passed, on the 12th instant, enactments defining the law132 words
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Article179 1898-12-01 9 A Constable charged with receiving two cents, as an illegal gratification, has been remanded to Dec. 6th. In answer to Mr. Saunders, this morning, Sergeant Brennan said that detectives’ duties differed from those of constables in respect of arrests for disorderly conduct. The former must make themselves as179 words
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Article431 1898-12-01 9 ACTION OF THE COWERS. Under the new administration of Crete, the occupying Powers will continue, for the present at least, to be responsible for their respective districts, and, in accordance with the decision of the Admirals, will set in motion as quickly as possible the administrative machinery.431 words
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Article209 1898-12-01 9 MR. MCKINLEY’S POSITION. The New York Trdmne (Nov. 3rd) publishes a letter from Mr. Andrew Carnegie, succinctly expressing the practical difficulties of United States Imperialism. He quotes several expressions by volunteers of their readines.s to fight, but their reluctance to perform garrison duty. Application must be made,209 words
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Article403 1898-12-01 9 BRITISH INTERESTS SUFFERING. ACCUMULATING WAR LOSSES. A correspondent who has been engaged in Philippine trade for 37 years, and who has lived in the islands half of’ that time, writes to the Times calling attention to the great amount of suffering and loss to unoffending merchants and traders403 words
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Article136 1898-12-01 9 INFLUENCE AT CONSTANTINOPLE. It has been confidently declared that the Sultan signified his intention of not protesting against the nomination of Prince George to the Governorship of Crete. inasmuch as the newGovernor is a relation to his friend the Emperor William.” This is one point credited to136 words
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Article1077 1898-12-01 9 SOME FURTHER COMMENTS. COMMERCIAL INTERESTS ALARMED. The following semi-official note was published in Paris on November 4th: The Government has decided not to retain the Marchand mission at Fashoda. This decision was arrived at by the Council of Ministers after an exhaustive examination of the question. The Government,1,077 words
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Article288 1898-12-01 9 TWO GREAT SERVICES. Lord Charles Beresford visited the Mercantile Marine Officers’ Club at Shanghai on the 9th, and afterwards addressed those present. He congratulated them on possessing one of the best Clubs of the kind he knew, and expressed his appreciation, from his own experience as288 words
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Article255 1898-12-01 9 TRADE AND REVENUE. Major-General Black, in the Hongkong Blue Book for 1897, says that the revenue collected during that year was $2,686,914, as against $2,609,878, collected in the preceding year, and as against $1,427,485, collected in the year 1887. This shows an increase of revenue during the last255 words
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Article1128 1898-12-01 10 RECEPTION IN THE CITY. 80ME NOTABLE 8PEECHES. On November 3rd, the honorary freedom of the Fishmongers’ Company was conferred on the Sirdar, the ceremony taking place in their hall, London Bridge. Lord Kitchener was accompanied by Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood, late Prime Warden of the Company, and was1,128 words
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Article49 1898-12-01 10 A home paper learns that, before the crisis came to a head in China, certain negotiations were entered into between England and Japan, which would be found to have a highly important bearing upon future British action if the situation hadanyfurtherseriousdevelopment than at that time appeared.”49 words
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Article63 1898-12-01 10 Newspapers everywhere are still ringing the changes on the Emperor of China’s alleged linguistic preferences. During the war with Japan he began studying English and French; but he has recently given up the latter, and now turns his sole attention to getting a mastery over English literature.63 words
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Article124 1898-12-01 10 On the 6th instant, at Ulu Tappa, in Negri Sembilan, a buffalo was killed by a tiger. The next evening, a Malay sat up to shoot the brute when he returned to his kill. The tiger returned, but being struck by a bullet from the Malay’s124 words
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Article114 1898-12-01 10 The squall of wind and rain which struck Singapore this morning, was one of the most severe experienced for a considerable time past. So far as we have been able to gather, there were no accidents. Several ships in the harbour, however, commenced to drag their anchors when114 words
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Article94 1898-12-01 10 THE NINGPO GUILD DISPUTE. The negotiations between the French and the Chinese authorities regarding the Ningpo Guild dispute are apparently at a deadlock, the latter requiring an indemnity for the lives sacrificed and the former claiming a considerable addition to the French Settlement as compensation for the94 words
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Article518 1898-12-01 10 MURDER OF A MISSIONARY. On the 17th instant, a telegraphic report reached Shanghai that a member of the China Inland Mission in Pangkai, not far from Kweiyang, the capital of Kweichow province, had been murdered. The next day, official confirmation of the news was obtained. The518 words
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Article219 1898-12-01 10 CONSULAR REPORT FOR 1897. RICE THE GREAT STAPLE. During 1897, the total trade done at Bangkok amounted to £15,689,040, an increase of over half a million on 1896 and the total tonnage cleared was 463,244 tons, an increase of 13 per cent, for the year. British shipping219 words
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Article1390 1898-12-01 10 THE MAJOR AND THE BRITISH. The Daily MaiPs Cairo correspondent gays no one could fail to be struck with the manly and modest bearing of Major f Marchand. With a smile, he regretted his inability to speak English, adding, f I should like very much to visit1,390 words
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Article218 1898-12-01 10 PROPOSED CHANGES. A Committee appointed by the Governor of Ceylon to consider the re-orgMU sation of the clerical service there reported. It is proposed that, in the clerical service be divided in four classes: First, a special classj> eluding appointments of J upwards, to which promotions be218 words
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Article750 1898-12-01 11 I STATE of the emperor. I «well understood in Pekin that the I T tion of the Manchus was to kill or the Emperor, and that his sueP’P 0 was chosen but the attitude of r ci ffn Ministers, and the arrival of l* r Uation guards750 words
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Article19 1898-12-01 11 At w I| ri n Captain Eddie is canvasnames of Europeans and 0 ns (iesirous of forming a volun-19 words
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Article434 1898-12-01 11 EXCLUSION OF ENTERPRISE. GLOOMY PROSPECTS. A home paper refers to a jeremiad on the impending exclusion of German en terprise from all parts of China, except the province of Shantung, which appears in the Cologne Gazette. The special occasion is the appointment of Ho W.e Yung as434 words
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Article313 1898-12-01 11 A NEW VE RSION OF THE FIST. Writing from Berlin, on Nov. 4th, the Times correspondent says: —In the official accounts of the sojourn of the Emperor and Empress in Jerusalem, the most interesting feature is the reports of the addresses delivered and of the Emperor’s speeches in313 words
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Article347 1898-12-01 11 The bulk of the manufacture of the Indian cotton-mills finds a market in China. An auction sale of Spanish grapes is advertised to take place at Messrs. Powell Co.’s sale-room to-morrow. This morning, a Chinese coolie was killed at Borneo Wharf by falling off the gangway attached347 words
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Article43 1898-12-01 11 A serious outbreak of typhoid recently, on board the Bibby outwardbound steamer Cheshire which was traced to ice from Port Said, has resulted in Messrs. Bibby Brothers deciding that, in future, ice for their steamers must be made on board.43 words
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Article51 1898-12-01 11 At noon yesterday, during the squall, a Chinaman went aloft to furl the sail of a tongkang in Rochore River. Missing his footing, the man fell into the water, striking his head against the edge of the tongkang. At low tide his body was found with the skull51 words
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Article46 1898-12-01 11 During the storm yesterday, a large tree was blown down in Orchard Road, opposite the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club ground, but fortunately it fell over the canal. In several streets, in the lower parts of the town, water stood to a considerable depth.46 words
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Article60 1898-12-01 11 Advices from Suez, dated 28th October, state that the steamer Kemnore which had grounded on the way from New York to Japan, had been floated and was in* harbour there. Divers report several rivets started and several plates opened under the forehold on the starboard side. Divers temporarily60 words
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Article87 1898-12-01 11 The boy was crying bitterly. \Y hat’s wrong, my son the kind-hearted man asked. I d—didn’t m—mow the lawn when pa told me to.” 44 Ah And he punished you then, did he?” 44 N—no; not just then. He said he would—wouldn’t have no insurgents around the pl87 words
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Article427 1898-12-01 11 PROGREBB OF REACTION. Hongkong papers, to the 24th November, contain no news of the Emperor or of his state of health. The EmpressDowager, it is said, is determined to place Li Hung-chang once more in power and to reinstate him in his position in the Tsung-li-Yamen. The427 words
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Article232 1898-12-01 11 The two Chinamen, charged with keeping an unlicensed pawnshop at Pulo Brani and with retaining stolen property, were acquitted on the latter count. One pleaded guilty on the first charge. Section 3of the Pawnbrokers’ Ordinance of 1872 applied. But no penalty was provided. Recourse was then had to232 words
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Article82 1898-12-01 11 The Superintendent of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co., Ltd., informs us that Press rates have been arranged for between the Straits Settlements stations and the Australasian Colonies at the following—rates, per word:—From Singapore, Penang, or Malacca to West Australia (55 cts.), South Australia (55 cts),82 words
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Article1284 1898-12-01 11 AN ISLAND KINGDOM. Ax Ottawa telegram says that the Attorney-General will introduce into Parliament, next session, a Bill enacting that the title of the heirs of Francois Bisset to the island of Anticosti has been established. The eff ect of the Bill will be to invalidate the1,284 words
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Article494 1898-12-01 12 MINISTERIAL DECLARATION. SOME TAXATION PROPOSALS. The Ministerial Declaration of the new French Cabinet w r as read in the Senate and Chamber of Deputies on November 4th. Ministers expressed consciousness of the difficulties and responsibilities entailed by their acceptance of office. They affirmed tlie supremacy of the494 words
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Article537 1898-12-01 12 SPEECHES IX DIFFERENT PORTS. Although Lord Charles has, for the present at any rate, finished with northern China, it is only now that we are receiving much news of the progress of his tour there. These accounts, moreover, require a great deal of sifting; and even then537 words
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Article24 1898-12-01 12 On November 10th, the P. and O. steamer Rosetta struck an unknown object near Nagasaki. She was since undergoing repairs in the Nagasaki Dock.24 words
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Article2758 1898-12-01 12 WRITTEN FOR THE STRAITS TIMES BY MRS. EGERTON EASTWICK. (Continued from 22nd November.) CHAPTER XIII.—THE REPRISAL OF FATE. The atmosphere of the Residency was very still. Nearly eighteen months have passed since Miss Bellairs's marriage the Resident-Councillor has remained a bachelor, and the Residency without a mistress.2,758 words
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Article416 1898-12-01 13 The concert of the Philharmonic Society in the Town Hall last night, was a decided success. There was an audience of gratifying numbers, and it is pretty safe to say that not for many months have the Society submitted so successful a programme. The chorus again appeared, after416 words
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Article86 1898-12-01 13 Mr. Graves, member for Delatite in the Victorian Assembly, spoke the other evening of a man “who selected 300 acres with a family later, he said that the House was too pessimistic, whenever we see a ray of light we must throw cold water on it.” Then, alluding86 words
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Article464 1898-12-01 13 The rebels in Central China have played fearful havoc with life and property over a wide area, and it is by no means certain that their leader, Yu Mantse will accept the Government bribe, of money and rank, to disband. Foreigners are in great danger of464 words
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Article527 1898-12-01 13 arrivals. i Pers.s. Tambora from Batavia Messrs. E Carr, E. Bernar, B. Mahieu, Meeng, W. Rose, Johnson, J. Buth, R. Wilson, Hamersley, J. Sands, J, Baxter, H. Clery, Tanner, and C. Jacobson, Per 8. s. Gorgon from Bangkok—Messrs. Rodda and Visinan. Per s. s. Pyrrhus from Yokohama—--1 Messrs.527 words
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Article157 1898-12-01 13 Under this head ing 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; Ac., G. c., General cargo d.p. —deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo157 words
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Article1279 1898-12-01 13 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Amherst Brit. str. 108 tons, Capt Rozells, 30th Nov. From T. Anson, 27th Nov. G.c., and 75 dp. Wee Bin and Co. For T. Anson, 2nd Dec—Rds. Berandan, Dut. str. 285 tons Capt Rosingh 30th Nov. From Batavia, 27th Nov. G.c. T.1,279 words
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Article560 1898-12-01 13 Name, port probable date of arrival and name of agents Steamers. Abana, Barry, l’ft Oct 26 Asturia, Bremen, p’sd C’nal, Nov 15; B. M. Ballaarat, Hongkong, Dec 16; P. AO. Bamberg, H’kong, to leave Dec 21 B. M. Bantam, Sourabaya, Dec 4 Daendels. Bayern, Hongkong, Dec 12 Behn560 words
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Article786 1898-12-01 14 Flag h Vessel’s Name. j Tons Captain Fbom Sailed Consignees, q Big. jr\ Nov- i 24 1 Pyrrhus Brit str. 2281 Batt I Yokohama Nov 10 W. Mansfield <& Co. 24 ,Rosa str. 1 267 Davidson Penang Nov 22Beng Kay. 24 HokTj ioe Dut str. 397 Hubert 'Penang Nov786 words
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Article427 1898-12-01 14 I 1 Date. Vessel’s Name Flag&Rig Captain Destination Nov 24 Fantee Brit str. Hunter Kemaman via ports 24 Knight Templar str. Fain j Fenang and Calcutta 2.5 i Neera str. Coysh T. Anson via port3 25 i Hydra I str. Lyons j Bangkok 25 1 Amherst str. Rozells Klang427 words
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Advertisement484 1898-12-01 14 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., Londrr and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. fhe only Medicine if the kind awarded a Certificate at the Calcutta Exhibition,484 words
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Advertisement863 1898-12-01 14 IN A THIRD-CLASS CARri A(^ oax Ea rly February of this year was travelling in a v—»i i the neighbourhood of Glasgow i® two women entered the com^ 84 which I was seated. One was a P rr^f meiu i® dressed; the other a woman. She had no hat or863 words
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