The Straits Budget, 23 August 1900
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section116 1900-08-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” fte Straits Times is widely read throughout Asia generally. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and French Indo-China. r-ij.tmied over Half a116 words
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156 1900-08-23 1 ill ELUTE'. u.kL Market Quotation 51 '-TK-g N ewv hunger List. Police News. I> Colony: Report for 1899. Tr.e>hare Market. Mr. on Mr. Gentle. yanw H *mu. jf ->.* of ih- Esplanade. ‘•<*d>**'] in the Streets. Esplana'ie. foe Volunteers. Monday\ Property Sale.156 words
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Article231 1900-08-23 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. &O. Malta. The German mail fur Europe by t*he Weimar is timed to leave un the 27ih inst*yit. The mail tur Europe, nt-x*-week, is fixed for the M. At. E. Simons. The mail from Europe ot231 words
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Article567 1900-08-23 1 s?ingae*oke, 23rd August, 1900. PRODUCE. {Hafts are corrected to noon) lambier 7.75. Copra Bali, 6.60. do Pontianak, 6.30. Pepper, Black buyers..,. 30.00 do White, (5&) 47.00 Sago Flour Sarawak, „3 30 do Brunei So. 1.., 2.90 Pearl Sago 4.075. Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 23.00 Coffee PalemLang, 15% basis.. 27.00567 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE “STRAITS TIMES.”
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66 1900-08-23 1 Shanghai Friday night. A Chinese report states that the Allies entered Peking unopposed on Wednesday. The message also says that the Chinese Court tied last Saturday through Mongolia, with Pr *»ce Tuan. It is also stated that Kang-yi66 words
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19 1900-08-23 1 The British troops from Hongkong are landing here (Shanghai) to-morrow morning.19 words
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33 1900-08-23 1 Hongkong, Sunday. Peking was captured by the Allies on the 15th inst. The foreign ministers and their subordinates are reported to be safe.33 words
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Article33 1900-08-23 1 Shanghai Sunday. Thirty missionaries from Tachienlu, Mailing, and Paoning, left Chungking yesterday for Shanghai. The Yang-tze river is in good condition for travelling. The situation at Chung-king is still uncertain.33 words
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40 1900-08-23 1 The French Consul asserted himself yesterday by landing 100 French Marines here. The British Indian troops are now landing. They are forming camps. All is perfectly quiet here.40 words
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70 1900-08-23 1 Shanghai Monday afternoon. A telegram from Chefoo, dated the 19th inst, states that the attack by the Allies on Peking started on Wednesday. The forces entered the Outer City on Thursday, the Russians and Japanese from one70 words
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31 1900-08-23 1 H ngkong Monday. Before the Allies entered Peking two more Tsungli-Yamen Ministers, Hsung-yang-yi and Lien-yuan, together with Lis ban were murdered. Yung-lu has been imprisoned.31 words
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19 1900-08-23 1 Hongkong, Tuesday afternoon. Li Hung-Chang leaves Shanghai in a few days for Tientsin.19 words
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29 1900-08-23 1 When the Allied troops enterer Peking, they found Li Peng-heng ddhd General Ma was also found to b* seriously wounded. Kang-Yi had disappeared.29 words
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52 1900-08-23 1 Hovgliong Wedaesd >y. Details are now to hand of the capture of Peking. On the 14th instant, the British and Americans entered the Chinese city meeting witii slight resistance. They arrived at the foreign Legations at 4.30 the52 words
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Article32 1900-08-23 1 At midnight the Japanese blew up the gates of the Tartar city and entered, followed by the Russians. The Imperial city was taken on the 15th inst.32 words
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Article11 1900-08-23 1 The Americans lost heavily, Captain Ryan being killed.11 words
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42 1900-08-23 1 The Ministers state that, when the Chinese heard of the forward advance of the Allies, they pressed their attack on the Legations and fired in all about 2,000 shells at the buildings.42 words
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Article19 1900-08-23 1 They assert that the statement that the EmpresB-Dowagercaused provisions to be sent them was false.19 words
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20 1900-08-23 1 The Ministers agree that the insurrection has been led by the Chinese Government.20 words
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Article16 1900-08-23 1 The relieved Ministers and the other Europeans are coming to Tientsin immediately.16 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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19 1900-08-23 1 London 18 th Augvet. The Allies have entered Peking and the|Legations have been relieved.19 words
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16 1900-08-23 1 A negro cavalry regiment has sailed from San Francisco for China16 words
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44 1900-08-23 2 Commandant De Wet, availing himeelf of his knowledge of the country which enabled him to effect night marches, eluded Lord Kitchener, despite strenuous pursuit. De Wet has released all Briti h j risoners in his hands except offiaei*.44 words
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Article24 1900-08-23 2 General Buller has joined hands with Generals French and Hunter and they are' advancing north. They have outflanked Olivier.24 words
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33 1900-08-23 2 The Court-martial at Pretoria on the plotting to kidnap Lord Roberts has commenced. Lieutenant Cordua, lately of the Transvaal State Artillery, was the first prisoner tried. He pleaded guilty.33 words
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71 1900-08-23 2 London Monday. M. Delcasse, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, in speaking of French policy in China, emphasized the fact that France and Russia were acting in concert in China. He also said that it71 words
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65 1900-08-23 2 The Emperor William, in presenting Gie field marshal’s baton to Count W»lderses, dw«lt especially on the Czar’s approval of the Count s appointment to the chief command over the Allied Forces in China. The Emperor, in conclusion, said he hoped that the co-operation65 words
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39 1900-08-23 2 Rumours of big Boer successes are current at Louren<jo Marques, but it is impossible to verify them. Theßritish press censorship continues strict. Commandant De Wet’s following is now estimated at 7,000 strong.39 words
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75 1900-08-23 2 London, Tuesday The Times pays, in a leading article, a warm tribute of praise to the Japanese Government which, by prompt action and effective aid, has saved the allied Powers from the humiliation and75 words
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16 1900-08-23 2 Count Waldersee has left Berlin for China, after an enthusiastic farewell.16 words
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27 1900-08-23 2 London Wednesday. Colonel Grierson, of the Royal Artillery, and Colonel Powell, of the Indian Staff Corns, will join Count Waldersee as staff officers.27 words
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38 1900-08-23 2 The strikers at Marseilles are preventing the unloading of the P. O. s.s Golconda at that port. The P. O. Company now threaten to send the Golconda to Genoa.38 words
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37 1900-08-23 2 Commandants Delarey and Dewet were reported to be, on the 19th inst., within twenty miles of Pretoria. They were moving to the north-east, which shows that they have quitted the western Transvaal.37 words
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Article30 1900-08-23 2 General Hamilton occupied Oliphant’s Nek on the 17th instant, and captured two Krupp guns. Six hundred and eighty-four Boers of the Harrismith commando surrendered to him30 words
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40 1900-08-23 2 Li Hung-Chang applied to the United States Government to appoint Mr. Conger, the American Minister at Peking, or some other American of note, to conduct peace negotiations between China and the allied Powers.40 words
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20 1900-08-23 2 The Government of Russia has forbidden the exportation of arms from Russia to China.20 words
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Advertisement83 1900-08-23 1 ■i i ,V «x /VJ/^ V /.S 'f price of the Straits Times r The poet five price pt »920 a year, or 40/ ti \to subscribe for a year. ■f ir shorter periods are r portionate rate of price a 9 riwr. Kn 'rt l an be sent to83 words
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Obituary18 1900-08-23 1 I DEATH. 1 K'i.hV F>=f-x, on the 14th July, Capt. t .Lt' J Ki r'Tos. formerly of Singapore18 words
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Article2229 1900-08-23 2 Admiral Geissler, in command of the German East Asiatic squadron, the leading ships of which are at present in port here, paid a visit to H. M S. Brisk on Monday morning. The Admiral afterwards went to Johnston’s Pier where he landed about noon and was met by the Deputy2,229 words
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Article25 1900-08-23 3 I from T ars<*illes I j t Mo r»*, lb. Colu.tz, r Kdt* rsberg. From I W r, Jdachlmg. From B- >!ia*id.25 words
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Article161 1900-08-23 3 Bff .u*L I'LAIM. H Vl ,r, HHII.I Admiralty J tstic* G tHI a m» Trinity Masters), H j-'it by tii** owners, Hr 1 tin; steamship ~r rewani for H y ?)i in to the defenH-’ her cargo and H -t. ..I Malaccaon Feb H ii*-»*ofa voyage from -li'l161 words
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Article537 1900-08-23 3 I y (~-.r_v Jamieson, c.M G., late 11-i M-r.pi.-il at Shanghai (who by f y ;v will shortly he leaving England l/r: na. t«> undertake an important ft r j idi: an* minion in connection with .v;!-('}:• company of which in* ■j a !;rc«-ro L537 words
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Article555 1900-08-23 3 THE PRETORIA PLOT. Calcutta IMA August A special telegram from London to the hvdxan Daily News gives further news of the desperate conspiracy at Pretoria, which was only discovered at the last moment and has caused a deep sensation here. It has opened the e>es of the aim-chair555 words
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Article160 1900-08-23 3 London 10th August. King Humbert was buried yesterday, with great solemnity, at the Pantheon. The Duke of Argyll represented Queen Victoria. Lord Russell of Killowen died from the effects of an operation. 11 th August A collision took place between two trains close to Rome, last evening.160 words
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Article1985 1900-08-23 3 ADV ANCE MAIL NEWS. IN »MENT. MONEY AND MEN. The supplementary war vote of £1 l,(XK),0 0 was passed on the 27th July, in the House of Commons. Mr. Wyndham, the Under-Secretary of State t«»r War, explained that the vote asked for included £3,00u,000 for the conduct of operations in1,985 words
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Article45 1900-08-23 3 It is stated that the 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers, of Omdurmau fame, stationed in Marlborough Barracks, Dublin, under the command of Lieut.Colonel W. G. Crole-Wyndham, C 8., have been placed under orders for China. The regiment musters about 700 effectives.45 words
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Article63 1900-08-23 3 Messrs. Scott and Co., engineers and shipbuilders, Greenock, launched recently the screw steamer Achilles t of 6,800 tons gross. Her dimensions are: length, 440 ft.; breadth, 52 ft. 6in depth moulded, 35 ft.; gross displacement, 13,410 tons; deadweight, 8,775 gross tons; The triple-expansion engines are of 4,500 horse-power.63 words
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Article73 1900-08-23 3 The France Militaire states that Vice* Admiral Pot tier, who has been appointed >o the command of the French naval orce in the Far East, will hoist his flag on the Redoutable battleship, on July 26. The Redovlable was launched in 1876. Her displacement is 8,857 tons, and73 words
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Article67 1900-08-23 3 The Eastern Telegraph Company (Limited) and the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company (Limited) announce that the Marquis of Tweeddale, K. T., has resigned his position as chairman, and that the Boards of directors of these companies have elected as his successor Sir67 words
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Article710 1900-08-23 4 A house in Gaylang Road, No. 128, was burnt to the ground yesterday. It is officially n»jiiii**i. that Osaka, in Japan, is no longer an infected port. It is rumoured iliat a sportsman in Kuala Lumpur cleared $7,000 at the Peuang Races. The race course opened for710 words
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Article184 1900-08-23 4 H. M. S. Britomart left for China at 5.30 p.m. yesterday. The Bramble stays here: The German gunboat Tiger 494 tons,, arrived here yesterday aiternoon. She has a crew of 128, carries 10 guns, and is of 1,300 horse-power. The British hospital-6hip Carthage Capt. L. R. Lendon,184 words
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Article685 1900-08-23 4 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,—Much has been written and is still written on the mis-use (whatever that may mean) of the Esplanade, but I opine that so lar the whole argument is one-sided. I would, with deference to the opinions ot those who685 words
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Article532 1900-08-23 4 TO DAY’S MAIL NEWS. BRITISH TROOPS FOR SHANGHAI. In response to a request by Admiral Seymour for troops to garrison Shanghai, the authorities at Hongkong are despatching two of the regiments forming part of the special defence of the Colony. General Creagh, V.C., and the second brigade staff were532 words
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Article206 1900-08-23 4 Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart report: We regret we are unable to report any improvement in our share market. Notwithstanding theabsence of business, however, rates remain fairly steady in most stocks. Baub: The rough clean-up for J uly gives 4,550 oz. amalgam from 2,620 tons, stone. South Raub206 words
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Article963 1900-08-23 4 ACHEEN ARMS TRADE. T he other day, it was reported that the Straits Settlements Government had refused to renew the standing prohibition against the exportation of arms and ammunition from there to Acheen. It is now explained that there was no refusal to renew the prohibition, but that963 words
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Article126 1900-08-23 4 Last night there was the usual ann J display in honour of the spirits of who have gone over to the “great n.y.; Banners were flying, placing, uayangs were in full «winund thousands of people werecomin^ P? ln F* ri eCI treel w a? complied blocked. A number126 words
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411 1900-08-23 4 Yesterday afternoon, a meeting of representative htraits-born Chinese was held in the Town Bali, to ont* der the advisability of forming i Chinese British Association in th** Mraits Settlements. The Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng hi* aken a great interest in the movement. •nd as the411 words
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Article1358 1900-08-23 5 VN-VU, KKI’OKT FOB 1(599. A Mli r.c: IKEUH BAI.ANCE. ",ns: anu the conference. I report on the Strait* t istw, bearing the sutnaKiel ton a* Acting Colo-;.-eot > T puijiieheti in yester- jOtvMte. Tbe report i* arranged than previous l l e iollo'Ving are extracts from i JSANtIAL.1,358 words
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70 1900-08-23 5 The following telegram announcing the adoption of universal penny postage by New Zealand from the Ist January, 1901, has been received by the Post-master-General From the Postmaster-General, New Zealand, To the Postmaster-General. Sing pore. New Zealand- introduces univer»al penny post first January. Refitting commemoration70 words
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Article128 1900-08-23 5 The Canton newspapers give particulars as to the probable departure of the Black Flag soldiery for the north. It was expected that the Black Flag leader Lau, with two companies of his men, were to leave Canton for Nanking on 6th August, and six companies were to128 words
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Article1147 1900-08-23 5 London July 20th, 1900. A. E. W ALTERB,the long distance racing crack, has recently been presented with a handsome gold medal which has been subscribed for by fifty-five Birmingham cyclists and presented to him in recognition of his remarkable 24 hours world’s record ride last year, accomplished1,147 words
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Article515 1900-08-23 5 new Zealand’s scheme. 10,000 GOOD KIDEKS AND SHOTS. Mr. &eddon, Premier ot New Zealand, has submitted a scheme to the New Zealand Parliament having reference lu tiie harbour defences, to the detence lorces, and to the permanent Imperial reserves. The scheme provides lor an Imperial reserve torce ol515 words
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Article1284 1900-08-23 5 (The Spectator.) So far events have justified the anticipations of the Spectator in respect to China, and we venture, therefore, to put forward in some detail a forecast in the future which in ail probability most of our readers will reject, and which we ourselves regard1,284 words
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313 1900-08-23 6 Mr. Ege?.ton, in his annual report on the Colony for 1899, makes the following remarks on the Diamond Jubilee muddle r It is unpleasant to have to chronicle the «vpaymeut of the subscriptions to the Diamond Jubilee Memorial Fund A fund amounting to nearly313 words
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Article126 1900-08-23 6 Thb electric plant of the Raub Gold Mining Company is, says the Malay Mail, in working order, and an enormous waving will now be effected in the working expenses, of this fine concern. In Mr. Gilbert Whyte, says that journal, the new manager, the company have a man126 words
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Article290 1900-08-23 6 The F. M. S. Ueran arrived from Klang yesterday and anchored in the roads. She is expected to leave for Pahang to-day. If “A Sympathiser” will authenticate his letter by sending his name to the Editor, the letter will be inserted. Otherwise, the letter cannot be inserted.290 words
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Article93 1900-08-23 6 About 6.30 p m on Saturday, some detectives head cries for police in Jalan Besar. They hurried to the place and saw a man bleeding at the heard and another man running away. The detectives arrested the man who was making off, and brought him back.93 words
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Article157 1900-08-23 6 A Hokien trader named Tan Teck Guan, of Arab Street, reports that on the night of the 19th a box containing money and other things to the value of $348 was stolen from his shop. One of bis coolies has absconded. At the begining of August, a157 words
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Article223 1900-08-23 6 TO THE EDITOR OF THE BTRAITB TIMES.” Sir, —I believe Sir Stamford Raffles originally planned and intended that the Esplanade should be a place of resort for the Betseys, Kates, and Jennies of the year 1900 a. d. Since the shade of Sir Stamford has informed a number223 words
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Article670 1900-08-23 6 The British transport Laivada (No. 29) arrived from Calcutta yesterday, which port she left on the 12ih instant. There are on board Capt. Edwardes, Captain Cooper, Surgeon-Captain Cleveland, 228 native officers, men, and followers of the 3rd Queen’s Own Bombay Light Cavalry. There are also on board670 words
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Article43 1900-08-23 6 Per s. s. Annam for Colombo, Mr. W. L. Ramsay, Mr. and Mrs. J. H Lindsay, Mr, and Mrs. Golden burg; Mrs. D. Salamon; Marseilles, Miss Dubar, Mr. J. Gohahining, Mr. D. J. Wyngaarden, Mr. E. Opter, and Miss Leroy.43 words
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Article58 1900-08-23 6 The United Planters' Association of Malaya meets at Seremban on the 10th of next month. The agenda includes the following items: Bribery among labour recruiters, cultivation of gutta ram bong, French tariff on colonial products, appointment of recruiters in India, legislation dealing with neglected coffee estates, the58 words
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Article402 1900-08-23 6 8. C. C. TOURNAMENT. BROKERS AND INBURANCK V. LAWYERS J AND CIVIL BBKVICB. The third match in connection with 1 the 8 C.C. cricket tournament was commenced on Saturday on the Esplanade, t he teams being Brokers and Insurance v. Lawyers and Civil Service. The former went first to402 words
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Article209 1900-08-23 6 A correspondent draws attention to what he considers a case of hardship Mr. Aeria who was resident medical officer for the past nineteen years at Tan Took Seng Hospital has just been pensioned. His experience in the hospital was large, he having bad the care of from209 words
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Article49 1900-08-23 6 A wire from Taipiog gives the following results of the second day's racing at Taiping: Griffin Handicap Fairy Land dead Brisk J heat. Handicap far ail Horses Wilton. Scurry Stakes Silvertone Intermediate Handicap Wapiti. Champion Griffin Primrose. Galloway Handicap.. Iris. Consolation Handicap Why Not. ConsolaiUon Griffin Duku.49 words
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Article719 1900-08-23 6 A NOTABr.i; addition ha. h«, r to that excellent series of hT? cerning the Build"™ Britain (T. Fisher Unw ln t, Square) in Sir Spenser St 'r r#o,, '9 of Rajah Brooke As L n 9 Ufc intimate friend of Brooke n"* grapher had every 0719 words
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Article103 1900-08-23 6 It appears that for eight h°' ir J the fall of Tientsin city the place jiven up to indiscnminat _j, everybody. Those who were n and left at the proper time were to depart with what theybad, inel9 who remained were stopped y er#) and had their finds conhscated-103 words
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Article2776 1900-08-23 7 p;\VS BV WIRE. f j'apprs l>y French. Mail Shanghai, 9 th August. n the Imperial general'l I Miietlown to Yangtsun with of 1 1 oops (15,000) to advance of the Allied lorces An Imperial decree has "i appointing Li Hung-Chang 'r plenipotentiary to negotiate if/tiie Powers. Another dt cree2,776 words
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Article282 1900-08-23 7 AFTER 3d YEARS. The General Council of Sarawak met at Kuching on the 17th July with the Rajah in the chair. The Rajah addres »ed the meeting saying that it was the 13th meeting, which represented 33 years from the first inauguration ot the General Council, the principal use282 words
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Article138 1900-08-23 7 Notwithstanding the large demand for Cardiff coal consequent on the constant stream of warships belonging to the different Powers which arrive here for the purpose of coaling, there are but a few vessels reported to have left Cardiff for the Far East. On the other hand, the138 words
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Article934 1900-08-23 7 The opening performance of the bollard Lilliputian Opera Co., in the Town Hall on Saturday night, fulfilled dl the expectations of a successful and nteresting entertainment. The youthful performers produced u The Belle »f New York most admirably, and -everal who have seen the opera played by adults934 words
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Article356 1900-08-23 8 Treasury Notes of the value ol hit dollar» and twenty-five dollars hav» been issued in Sarawak. The valuable land and go*Vwi property at present in the occnpati»»» of Messrs. Gilfillan, Wood and Co. i* to be sold by auction the 12th prox Mr. A. S. Desker, the356 words
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Article258 1900-08-23 8 BUGGE3TIONS FUR CONSIDERATION. At the Bisiey general meeting of the National Rifle Association held in the '“Umbrella” Tent, many suggestion» were made to the council for increasing Che popularity of the great annual British shooting carnival. One proposal which seems to find general acceptance is the total258 words
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Article103 1900-08-23 8 The harbour >esterday presented quite a gay and busy appearance Besides the Large number of merchant steamers and transports, there were ten regular meu-of-war, representing a tonnage of 56 034 tons, 3,172 men, and 249 guns; among them being two British, one Japanese, and seven103 words
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Article109 1900-08-23 8 Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company played “The Belle of New York” ai ihe Town Hall again last night with great success. The hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience and evftry item was encored. The rather pretty scene in which some American bluejackets inarch on the stage waving tfuf109 words
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Article223 1900-08-23 8 The following siaiement of policy in China was made on behalf of H. M. Government in the House of Commons on the 2nd of August Great Britain will, in concert with the other Powers, press forward by every means the relief of the Legations at Peking,223 words
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351 1900-08-23 8 It has frequently been a subject of comment among the members of the Singapore bar and others that no measures are taken in the local police courts to isolate witnesses in cases being heard. It hardly need be said that such isolation is necessary351 words
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Article259 1900-08-23 8 At 9 o’clock last night a French gunboat passed through bound East. At 5 15 this morning a French cruiser passed through bound for China. The new Japanese cruiser Yakumo sailed for Japan at 9 a.m. to-day. The hussian transport Ekutrinoslhr left for Vlad iv os toe259 words
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Article444 1900-08-23 8 In a report by Count Matsukata, the Japanese Minister of Finance, on the operation of the law of October, 1897, by which the gold standard was adopted in that country, published in Tokio, the Minister says that, now the currency is free from those constant fluctuations444 words
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Article37 1900-08-23 8 Thx new Teutonia Club, which for iver a year past has been in coarse of nrection in Scott's Road, is now practically completed. The opening ceremony will probably take place early in September.37 words
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Article160 1900-08-23 8 At Messrs. Powell Co.*s property sale yesterday afternoon there was a large attendance of buyers, and the prices realised were considered to be exceedingly good. Twenty-three building allotments (in separate lots) at Bukit Timah Road and Mackenzie Road, near the Pumping Station, were sold at from 27160 words
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Article642 1900-08-23 8 (From our Correspondent.) Kuala Lipis 14 t/i August. TIN EXPORTS. From Mr, Loke Yew’s concession in Bentong there was exported last month, via Kuala Pahang as usual, a total o 560 piculs of smelted tin, which is an increase of 202 piculs over the June output. During the642 words
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Article581 1900-08-23 8 THE HISTOK Yof A 7 (Contnlated) I The number “one*’ H irst* r.ts "f efl Bu'd-niii.ing a the I emnsula goes Some «L the superstition So we ti t,J t» gazing across the lt mites, we sighted the tone Mount Oplnr from an er ,,i miles out of Malacca581 words
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Article187 1900-08-23 8 FATE OF PEACEMAKERSThe two Chinese Ministers of tu Tsung-li-Yamen-Hsu-Ching^hentf Yuan Chang— who were killed Peking for opposing the P? L& the Empress-Dowager, met theirde in a barbarous way. The used was a large knife tes vce the chafl-cutters used by Chme.-t »> The victim is laid on187 words
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Article579 1900-08-23 9 U 1.,N IN SZU-CHUAX. v.N .-4TH-UC MISSIONARY. i K'*' l A <.-j aTEM ENT. r i. 4V French mail from r>- yr !i ’r« pasted through Singa--n* 1 p 1 v Chaudier, a Roman ht lioiiarv, who has laboured tears id the province ol r 11 v579 words
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Article150 1900-08-23 9 iHi: departmental committee on the aybtein ot cable telegraphs of the Empire will inquire into the present ot telegraphic communication between different parts of the Empire, consider in what respects it requires to be supplemented investigate the Nations between private cable companies and the Imperial and Colonial Governments150 words
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773 1900-08-23 9 Lee Missions Cntholiquee for the 20» h July contains a letter Iroin Monseigneur Favier, a Roman Catholic bishop, dated Peking, :30th May. He describes the massacres of Catholic converts by the Boxers and their sympathisers, and ascribes the Boxer movement to long standing773 words
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Article1664 1900-08-23 9 STORY OF A REFUGEE. AT THE OUTSET. The North Chinn Daily Seu:s publishes the experiences of a Chinese official who left Peking at the end of June, and arrived safe at Shanghai. This refugee states that at the beginning of the Boxer troubles all the officials, high1,664 words
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Article175 1900-08-23 9 TO THI EDITOR OF THK “STRAITS T!MRB. n Sir, —From an authentic source I am given to understand that during this week the annual general meeting of the S V. A. will be held. This meeting may prove to be of particular importance not only to the S.175 words
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Article441 1900-08-23 9 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —The Bombay GazeH* is re-pon-sible for the statement, reproduced in your issue of yesterday’s date, that the Biitish Government has purchased all the coal at Singapore. Such a statement can hardly be accepted in toio here hut, should441 words
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Article178 1900-08-23 9 (From our Correspondent.) Mr Machado arrived at Batu Pahat recently and spent about ten_ days here visiting the district, with a view of selecting land for tin-mining. He seems to have been rather favourably impressed with the results obtained by Chinese in this line of business at178 words
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Article659 1900-08-23 10 The German gunboat Tiger left for China at 0 p.m. yesterday. British transport No. 36 passed Malacca at 2 p. m. yesterday. General Dodds has been appointed French Commander-in-Chief in Indochina, in the place of the late General BorgniB-Desbordes. The Odessa Governor’s Gazette officially announces (July 27th)659 words
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Article712 1900-08-23 10 1 2th CO. R. A. v. 8. C. C. These teams met last night on the Esplanade before a fair crowd of spectators in a friendly game. It will b« remembered that the 12th Co. R. A. won the Challenge Shield about two weeks ago, and consequently a good712 words
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Article127 1900-08-23 10 THE LILLIPUTIANS.” Another crowded audience witnessed the third production of The Belle of New York 11 by the Pollard Lilliputian Opera Company at the Town Hall last evening As on the two previous occasions the performance of the children was splendid, all the characters being excellently sustained. The singing and127 words
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Article1111 1900-08-23 10 (TV ires from Europe and India.) THE ACTION AT PEITBANG. London Bth August. The Allies occupied Peitsang on the sth August, after three days’ desperate fightiug. The Chinese, 30,000 strong, were well armed and equipped with most modern appliances. They were led with a skill that surprised the European1,111 words
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Article87 1900-08-23 10 TO THE EDITOR OF THIS STRAITS TIMES.” Mr, —With reference to the letter signed Volunteer,” which appeared in your issue of yesterday, I would like to point out that the S. V. A. is the premier corps —the S. V A. owns the bar, the S. V. A.87 words
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Article106 1900-08-23 10 TO THE EDITOR OP THE STRAITS TIMEB.” Sir, —On the 18th of July you published an article headed “Straits Chinese for China: Proposed Contingent to fight the Boxers.” Just one month afterwards —18th August —1 read the report of a meeting of Straits-born Chinese from which106 words
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Article135 1900-08-23 10 TO THE EDITOR OP THE 44 BTRAITB TIMES.” Sir, —I was delighted to see in your valuable paper that some one has at last taken up the pen on behalf of the much overworked Raffles School girls. For some time past these poor children have hardly been135 words
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Article94 1900-08-23 10 THREE deaths YESTEitn» 1 An outbreak of choW. l. I at. Selat Singkeh, p„| 0 f? police were yesterday i nf B r ran TJ three natives had d.V d 1 A fishing village there* ln ty Blakan Mati each at h c!l and as the94 words
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Article361 1900-08-23 10 L L. T C. TOURNAMEN T FRIDAY'S PLAY. I CHAMPIONSHIP I Mrs. Adams bear Mrs F.i'; a I Mrs. Crou- her beat Mrs. ladies’ singles. Miss Gunn, owe 4. v Mrs vv j. 15, postponed. lr&Ua dd«ll^ “B” MIXED DOUBLES, ti».. Mr. A Mrs. Shrager, v Gansloser, owe lo unfinished361 words
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Article403 1900-08-23 10 arrivals S I'er 8. s. 0. G. Jacob from Messrs. Tomlinson, A. .‘■'arkie*, ner, and T. Kenasley. n Per 8. s from Teluk Anjoo ri« ports—Messrs W. "alsh. R wig P Pfeonigwo'th, and S. ,< *'f u rU Per 8. s. BUora from Madras y* P° Messrs. Mitchell,403 words
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Article339 1900-08-23 11 r ;.-r > i irngtlic following abbrevi».on-» -ire u*»*d: —*4tr. —steamer sh. —ship: B ;n—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; I ■ru-rmis.-T. Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor 11 or Jo; 11. p.—Horse-power Bri t.B United States; Fr.— Breach; tier.—Gennan Dut.— Dutch: fl job.—Johan* Ac.. G. c., —GeneralB anw: d.p.—deck passengers; U. Uncei B*,n; T.339 words
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Article936 1900-08-23 11 Rivals Since Moor of Yesterday. ivu f/ tn> Brit. Btr. 195 tons, Capt /< v JJIKI Aug From KUng, 20th Aug. ft™ d P- S. Steamsh:p Coy. For K 1 :uih—k<ls. Brit.gtr. 127 tons, Captain Nicol, l 'uiii Natuna, 19th Aug. G.c., U j p. On a936 words
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Article966 1900-08-23 11 Name, port probable date of arrival and name of agent». Steamers. Adelina Patti, Rangoon, Aug 24 B’atead. Agamemnon, L’pool, Sept 25, Manstield. Alderney, Kuchinotzu, Aug SO M. B. K. Bayern, Hamburg Oct 11 B. Meyer. Bengal, H’kong, Oct 5 P. A O. Benvorlich, Antwerp, Aug 28 P. Simons.966 words
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Article888 1900-08-23 11 fti I Flao I I I 5 vessels Name A Tons Captajs From Bailxd Oorsigvver. Q liiO 1 Aug j I 17 Kian Yang Britstr.f. 70 Sbimmen Malacca Ang 10 Khoo Teong PaD 17 Farfalla Ital str. 147 Chopard Moar Aug ***** n Keck 17 Pelayo Bril str 1099888 words
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Article469 1900-08-23 11 Date. Vessel’s Name Flag A Rig Captain Destination Aug 17 Bucephalus Brit str. Bell Sydney via ports 17 Farfalla Ital str. Chopard Muar 17 Kedah Ger str. j K ugki9t Sandakan via ports 18 Will O’the Wisp i Brit str. Ralph j Fontianak 18 Sappho str. Turner j Malacca469 words
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