The Straits Budget, 9 March 1905
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section79 1905-03-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” established over Half a Century Cable Address Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Times 15 cents VOL. LIX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 9 MARCH, 1905. NO. 4256 -TRAITS TIMES” CIRCULATES L Singapore and Penang ALL THE Protected ,r he Malay79 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 9TH MARCH.
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Article156 1905-03-09 1 j iL N __U: the 16th of Febraary, at N.*r.itha"i, the \*ife *‘f Erie P. Hudson, of a irn. j. u Ua the 12th of February, at Shanghs,:, the wife of d M. Dow, of a daughtei. W ii ham —Or. the l‘*th of February, ’shanghai, the wife ot156 words
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Article124 1905-03-09 1 Dili t-i: -STi'LT:—On the 13th February, N; ;a-aki, Samuel Murray Otlicer, to Anna -“i s u t daughter of the Rev. Henry ''i a ;t. i 1 -1 shkk: —On the 17th February, at >aai;g!i;d, C.irl Fredrick, ion of Olof Bloiu, "i t*, Sweden, to Ethel Lloyd, daughter !>v124 words
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Article301 1905-03-09 1 Articles. W .Page. Irenes M i -7 n n 8 Case i 2 ,1 H >rneo 2 x.. y 2ir D«;ck 1 !'rnt. iicp o r :r Question 3 i. M, O I 1 11 n 1 »>cal. 3 s :;if L 1 1«pp Wu ernrr)v nt301 words
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Article244 1905-03-09 1 The Straits Budget this week, leaves by the B I. s s Palitana. The German mail from Europe by the Sachsen closed on Monday. The mail from Europe by tbb P. O. s.s. Malta arrived off Saturday. The Legislative Council met on Friday and read the244 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article741 1905-03-09 1 (Straits Times, 2nd Mar eh A couple of weeks ago we published an article, based on »nformation to hand from our Port Dickson eorres pondent, to the effect that the i e\\ ushing laws were driving the fishermen out of the waters in that part of(Straits Times, 2nd Mar eh ) - 741 words
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Article529 1905-03-09 1 (Straits Times 2nd March We are indebted to a correspondent who wiites over the i.om de plum of Vaccine tor the information that the local demand for vaccine lymph is ineie3sing at a far greater rate than is the supply, and that the source ot this latter is(Straits Times, 2nd March ) - 529 words
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Article575 1905-03-09 1 (Straits Times 3rd March The conclusion of the suit of His Excellency Chang Yen-mio and the Chinese Engineers and Mining Co. against Mr. Charles Algernon Moreing, the celebrated mining expert and financier, will evoke profound interest in China, and not a little of the same feeling among(Straits Times 3rd March ) - 575 words
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Article569 1905-03-09 2 {Straits Time*, 3rd March.) W'f have received through Mr. J. A Hamilton, with the compliments of the New Zealand Government Department of Tourist and Health Resorts,’ some charmingly printed and illustra: ed guide books to the more favored lesorts of that scenic paradise of the Pacific These books{Straits Time*, 3rd March.) - 569 words
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Article1784 1905-03-09 2 (S<». I'bn.e?, Afh A telegram to hand from British North Borneo yesterday confirms the almost incredible report that the Government of the territory —in the absence of ready money—is paying the wages <9 the employed at Papar in kind. The kind in question is unusual inasmuch as(S<». I'bn.e?, Afh - 1,784 words
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Article983 1905-03-09 2 Strait< Times, 7 fit March Tin: second reading of tim Tanjong Pagnr Expropriation Bill has been passed by a large majority—there be ing but two dissentient votes in the Council. Public opinion, as was nointed out by Mr. Napier, »h in favor of the measure —the shareholders(Strait< Times, 7fit March ) - 983 words
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Article875 1905-03-09 2 (Strait* Times 7 tk M Among tlie raore or h* r! complications that concen. !i! administration of British Borneo, one of the most recent,and cf the mo4 extraordinary wti action ot the Chartered Company is selling to Sarawak the territory Lawas, which it was generally ’nuk--stood belonged to(Strait* Times, 7tk M •*" * - 875 words
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Article763 1905-03-09 3 {S r,:j hme*, 7th March.) I Ihk V L arc 1 I Vision 11 Cou,t ave its final m a case of much lib this, -mne&e iirms or chops a rn V 3 as was held l liri bliaM l 1^ lng PartDer can ma ke his I{S'r,:j' hme*, 7th March.) - 763 words
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Article1604 1905-03-09 3 (The Straits Times Bth March.) It is quite possible that before the day is well out, some decisive new* will be available as to the result of the tremendous battle that has been pro gresaing for days past in the vicinity oi Mukden. It is to be surmised(The Straits Times Bth March.) - 1,604 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement91 1905-03-09 1 t v lh. (4 it i is J?mifs The post free price of the H u!'i‘ is $20 a year. It is not v to subscribe for a year. The {,‘,(Tjs for shorter periods are at f p tjj.•> pro]* rticnate *.'te of price as tor j. w fi'idget ran91 words
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Obituary116 1905-03-09 1 DEATHS. l> Dn the iSth of February, I hi: Bollard, aged 58 years. do > cai !< .\i“_On tlie lltn of February, 1 > G. -hune- Morrison, late of Shang1 T- y-ar-. 1 —Uii the Utu of February, s ii. I«...ar;!:a Fitter, aged 49 years. Ll,hm -Dn the 2nd March,116 words
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Article185 1905-03-09 3 This morning the body of a Filipino was picked up in the harbonr. The sittings of th*- Appeal Court were continued this morning. Mr. Justice 8. L. Thornton heard the bankruptcy cases. The Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Club will be held on March 17 h185 words
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Article149 1905-03-09 3 The Governor Robbed. Yestekdav, (Jhee Chwan, a punka*puller at Government House, stole a gold watch and chain and two gold medals valued $360 from the Governor’s room. The property was missed immediately and Detective Inspector Tyrrell was informed. Mr. Wicks, caretaker, Government House made hurried enquiiiee149 words
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Article176 1905-03-09 3 On the 16ih ult. there was a row at No. 242 Syed Alwee Road between Hussain and Jawab and Abdul Rais, and it is alleged that Abdul Rais stabbed Hussain in the left side with a pocket knife the b Lade of which was three inches long. Yesterday,176 words
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Article172 1905-03-09 3 Yesterday, Ptes. Baxter and Jackson, Sherwood Foresters reported a ’rikisha puller for demanding excess fare to the extent oi 42 cents. The men bad been apprised by their officers that the fare trom Tanglin to town was 18 cents. They occupied a double ’rikisha. The puller not only172 words
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Article742 1905-03-09 3 Hoh Kim Cboon was on the 17!h uit. in possession ot a shot gun at ihe 9th mile Bukit Timah Road. Mr. Ochlers met him, asked him it he had a license, and finding he had not, took the gun fr m him. He theu communicated with Inspector742 words
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Article155 1905-03-09 4 >lk M. \V. Pett, superintendent of the Fire Brigade swore information on Tuesday in the First Magistrate's Court, that, on 25rh ult, he visited 12 New Bridge Road to see if the premises were suitable to be used as a match sio.e He met a clerk narked Cheng155 words
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Article194 1905-03-09 4 The weeding out of ineffective vessels from the Navy is at once arousing an outcry that our cruisers are dangerously few in number. “Britannicus Vigilans,” in a contemporary, finds that, before the reorganisation scheme, we were ‘‘nearly approaching" the number (170) described as' necessary by Sir Geoffrey194 words
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Article2353 1905-03-09 4 A Prominent Planter’* Talks. Mr. F. J. Holloway, superintendent of the famous Kepitigalla Rubber Estate in Matale, when down in Colombo a fortnight ago and consented to “talk rubber’' to a representative of the Times of Ceylon. A New Drying Process. Naturally one of the earliest inquiries was2,353 words
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Article99 1905-03-09 4 Yewrboay afternoon was fixed for playing the opening game of the League out ball nna’ches. The Vampires ar c he RK. turned up at Tarjong Paga* despite the rain, but the referee decider to postpone the match owing to the bar *tate of the ground. This match99 words
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Article374 1905-03-09 4 Submarines Better Th« n I xn view of the prowsrH H during the com:ug H destroyers and submarines tish Navy (as announced ln V gram ot Saturday.!**, tl from the Plymouth corrL* f °W.H Standard wdl be isKof* In naval circles the schemed femng the submarine minbT SB374 words
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Article425 1905-03-09 4 In view of the introduction of thv P: lot Bill at next Friday’s meeting of tk Legislative Council, the following fc marks made at the annual meeting d the Hongkong General Chamber of Cot merce by Mr. E. A. Hewett, the Char man, are of interest: ‘‘At425 words
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621 1905-03-09 5 Accident to Fire Supt. Pett. vboit I0tf> last night a fire was ..erpri to have broken out in a Ttirc wv at 4, K-files Square. The on the ground floor and was ‘rir.ie i by Kiings under the name ol621 words
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Article596 1905-03-09 5 v Ducman has drawn up a rex'. 1 )n the Bila Estate in East d., a V?; °"ned by the Delink* u,|, *Pany. A Syndicate will th, lp option to purchase lN l’ r °Perty and will carry on liahi it nt,n husir *esa until a limited ii596 words
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Article547 1905-03-09 5 A branch of Messrs. Guthrie Co, has been established in China Street at Penang. I{. H. the Sultan of Pontianak and suite arrived this morning by the Calypso from Deli Youno Jack Builin, whobrole his thigh on the Penang Race Course the other day, is doing well547 words
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Article396 1905-03-09 5 On Wedn 3 *y, before Mr. Justice Leslie lb or #>, Hadjee Aboo Hassan appealed from the decision of the magistrate condemning him to one month's rigorous imprisonment and a tine of $350, and, in the alternative, a further term of three months’imprisonment. The circumstances of the396 words
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Article197 1905-03-09 5 A chinting named Osman was arrested at Collyer Quay yesterday morning, on the allegation of abetting the offence of accepting an illegal gratification of $2 from Tan Ah Kay, a Chinese lodging house runner In the afternoon. O man was arraigned before Mr Sprcule by Detective Inspectoi Tyrrell197 words
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Article92 1905-03-09 5 This morning, Detective Inspector Dunne brought two men named Lucas and Arutsen before Mr. Sproule for criminal trespass in the Sailors' Home, yesterday. Captain Fife, the Superintendent of the Home, gave evidence and said the class of men of which the defendants were a type were a great nuisance.92 words
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Article110 1905-03-09 5 Apropos of the theft at Government House, a Police Court report of which appeared in yesterday’s issue, the pawnbroker to whom the gold chain had been pawned was brought before Messrs. Sproule and Colman by Det Insp Tyrrell, yesterday afternoon, to explain how he came to accept110 words
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Article1113 1905-03-09 5 The following is a copy of correspondence between Mr. J. C. Scott, chairman of the London and India Docks Company, and Mr. W. H. Dickinson, L. C. C., on the subject of the Port of London. It1,113 words
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Article187 1905-03-09 5 Turning the Tables. On 25ih January thirty-three of the boys employed at the Singapore Club left the service. Mr. Gibson, the Secretary, applied for and obtained summonses against them on the allegation of leaving the service of the Club without giving the usual notice. Owing to some187 words
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Article297 1905-03-09 5 An uuusuaHy large crowd cf wellknown residents drove down to the P. and O. wharf yesterday afternoon to bid farewell to a number of popular Singaporeans who were going home by the C/tvsan Among the departing friends thus favored were General Dorward, who proceeds home un five297 words
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Article857 1905-03-09 6 The first report which has been laid before the Siamese Government on the j State of Kelantan by Mr. W. A. Graham. H. S. M.’s Resident and Adviser, covers the period from August 1st, 1903, to August 1st, 1904. It was on the 25th July, °1903,857 words
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Article122 1905-03-09 6 For posting two placards advertizing Meukow brandy on Elgin and Coleman bridges, a European was, this morning, fined by Mr. Howard $5 in each 3aBe with costs. A Chinese doctor paid $5 for advertizing himself on ElginBridge. A vendor of passage tickets paid SlO. Sticking up a bill122 words
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Article208 1905-03-09 6 In the report published yesterday, of the extensive fire in Raffles Square, it was slated that some benzine stored in that portion ot the building occupied by the Transatlantic Trading Co. exploded. This is not correct. There was no benzine stored by that Co which208 words
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Article394 1905-03-09 6 Port Dickson Ist March Inspector Stapleton leaves here to morrow by Malacca for Singapore with a prisoner named Boon Huar, who is banished from the Federated Malay States for life. On the evening of 12th February, the men in the coolie lines at the 4th mile from394 words
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Article396 1905-03-09 6 Dr. D. J. Galloway has been gazetted to be an unofficial member of the Legislative Council in the place of the Hon. G. S. Murray, who has taken leave of absenoe for Uiree months. The auction sale of the four British steamers advertised for March 15th next396 words
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Article86 1905-03-09 6 F. A. Cornelius has been charged with giving alleged false evidence in connection with the Government forgery case. For adulterating milk a Bengali was yesterday fined 850. A Chinaman was yesterday fined 8250 for assisting in the management of a common gaming house. Yesterday, Mr. Sproule held a86 words
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Article111 1905-03-09 6 The Westminster Glee Party. Mr. Edward Branscombe’s Westminster Glee and Concert party will arrive here from Rangoon on the 16th inst., and proposed to give concerts in the Town Hall on the 16th and 17th inst. This will interest all lovers of good vocal music for the111 words
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Article131 1905-03-09 6 Under the above alluring title, a most amusing anecdote is narrated by Helen Sherman Griffith in LxppincotVs Magazine for February. The tale runs as follows: A little girl of eight was taken to visit a boy cousin of the same age. “My dear,” said the little giri mother,131 words
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Article350 1905-03-09 6 Friday, 3rd March. PRESENT. •lis Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.Q. lion. F.G. Penney (Colonial Secretary). I'on. W. R. Collyer (Attorney-Gtneral). Hon. A. Murray, C.E., M.I.C.E., (Colonial Engineer). Hon. E C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Colonial Treasurer), don. G. S. Murray. Hon. W. J.350 words
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12634 1905-03-09 6 The Colonial Secretary moved, and the Colonial Engineer seconded, the reading of the Bill to provide for the acquisition by the Government of the Straits Settlements of the undertaking known as the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. Limited and for the management12,634 words
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Article609 1905-03-09 9 The cable steamer Magnet leaves ‘hi* eveun g for the Cocos. Thk A e «izts will b?gin to moirow foreiu on, Mr. Justice Leslie Jhcrntcn piebioiog. In ihe absence of Mr. Chesney Duncan, Mr. E S. Skertchley takes charge of the Straits Echo. The German steamer Ate609 words
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Article145 1905-03-09 9 Ten Constables Refuse Duty. On >aiunay tbe man who cooks for the European Police force at Police Bahru was dismissed, and it is said that a section consisting of three constables refused duty because they had had no food Another section of three Constables was sent to145 words
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Article532 1905-03-09 9 Kuantan Tin. The output of tin ore, (reduoed to 70 per oent ot gross weight), frrm the Kuantan distr.ct in January amounted to 1,976 piculs—an increase of 1,454 over December, and more than half the export for the last quarter cf 1904. The Blat mines sent off 1,016532 words
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Article152 1905-03-09 9 On Saturday evening the Town Hall was well tilled for the variety entertain nunt in aid of the funds of Si. Mary's House. Among those present were H. E. Sir John Anderson and Miss Anderson. An excellent programme was carried out. An orchestra consisting of local instrumentalists contributed152 words
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Article110 1905-03-09 9 January's Output. J In January, metallic im and tin owim Exported am« unted to 42,070 26 pieuflf 4gainst 37,599 49 recorded for JanuaS (904. The duly collected amounted f 425 733 24 or only $388 54 in exdJs of the figures for the first month of tfle {iast110 words
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Article1959 1905-03-09 10 Further Adjournment. On Saturday morning the inquest into the circumstances which led to the doaih of Mr. H A Hunt’s Chinese gciv uit was continued by the Coroner, Mr. A Gentle. Mr. Cuscaden represents! the Crown; Mr. Ellis appeared for Mr. Hunt; Mr. Raine appeared for the1,959 words
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Article259 1905-03-09 10 Wounds several people with a Knife. About five o* clock this morning the awkay of an opium shop near the Ice Works in River Valley Road discovered a Chinaman breaking open one of his drawers. The towkay seized the thief. This man immediately drew a knife shaped259 words
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Article122 1905-03-09 10 We have to acknowledge receipt from Messrs. Fraser and Neave, Ltd., of a copy of the Singapore and Straits Directory for the current year. The get-up and exhaustive contents of this absolutely indispensable adjunct of every office in the Straits are so well known that it122 words
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Article118 1905-03-09 10 Thief captured in Oxley Rise. This morning, Mr. B. Thompson of the Pulo Brani Smelting Works, who resides at 71 B. River Valley Road, reported to the police that daring the night burglars had relieved him of a suit of clothes, a watch and chain, a silver118 words
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Article186 1905-03-09 10 At Tanjong Katong yesterday, the “B”. cl as 8 competition of the Swimming Club was swum off. R. L. Cuscaden (scr.) proved the winner with R. Cu»libert («cr) second. R. Hodgins, *itb two yards start, came in second. Cuscaden won easily by about five yards. Time 45186 words
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Article1012 1905-03-09 10 Tbe Appeal Court resumed its sittings this morning and the Pull Bench finally disposed of the Bangkok appeal case of K Shepherd against T. McBrowne, m which the appellant claimed commis--ion on the sale of certain steamers. Mr. Elliot for the appellant said there was only one way1,012 words
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Article1497 1905-03-09 10 London, Utk It may interest your Bridge readers to learn that the latest ame'i-in rule, which forbids the inspection of th! last trick played and turned, ha* been condemned in a most unqualified manner by “Portland.” It is to be hoped that the adoption of the rule1,497 words
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3047 1905-03-09 11 We have been provided by Mr. J. R. Nicholson, Managing Director of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., with a copy oi the following letter, which in the present state of affairs as between the Dock Co., and the Government, will be3,047 words
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Article274 1905-03-09 11 Sir Robert Hart, G. C. M. G., Bai\, Inspector-General of Customs and Imperial Chinese J«psts, was <0 years old, on the 20th Feb. This distinguished official, who has, it may safely be said done more for the good of the Chinese Empire than any oefier foreigner, past274 words
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3045 1905-03-09 12 f SjH ,r “tl ''it. On board of the French mail *t< aintr, Volyiuxitn which left Hongkong on Feb. 21, was the veteran war correspondent Mr. W illiani M axwel3,045 words
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Article310 1905-03-09 12 How Mandarins Scheme. it seems says the Canton correspondent ot‘ tiie China Mail, that liowexei ciever, however high the rank a military dmcial may hold, there is an intention to promote him, in the future, by virtue of his merit Only. Tius is not quite satisiactory310 words
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Article773 1905-03-09 12 How they Stand i n Ch ln M Al a meeting oi tne M ot tile SoCiol) Oi .Ui.,, Uv, 1 J|H o paper on isitiiaii tv U ,ui tt "di pecu. lu tile t ar loait g 1 nyron ureuaii. c. oi. V --W» leoeutiy lue773 words
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Article441 1905-03-09 13 n f t Chinaman was found THE bort> a Tinjon? Rhoo this y the P 1 ruing- rainier \l'i(iuet left tor Hands with reliefs for ue &ph <V* here thi be corning- le reamer Restorer has beer r w, the Commcicial Pacific Co. of i e ft441 words
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Article144 1905-03-09 13 morning the shtings of the •Jvizv-\v\re hrgun, Mr. Justice LesTe u0,r ,n presiding There were 15 1 e calendar, comprising 18 P-; wd m ‘ludine five charges of w>r Special Jury. 1 ‘V was fixrU for coramenc- ;ie tml ot t he eases in which special ne W(144 words
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Article73 1905-03-09 13 *ii ui i J lni,K,h g a gallant attack on been. f U j®• which had alrea^} whir-h >evp i*al a* the table and time 4 en n,nn *ng wild h-r sorm Dow tIie c Hn P ‘und): I wonde* f his poor bird ha* airttr-73 words
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Article47 1905-03-09 13 K JA a^rno °n, a 2, L, u wa8 rl« v «l off n the *r ween the MCA lft s hfr\»o d D a draw n contested resulted ber»ir|l n 20 being M*imd by H Coy at Tan^ y the Y M C A47 words
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Correspondence.
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Article606 1905-03-09 13 To the Editor of the “Straitt Timet." Sir, —I take the liberty <»f addressing you on the subject of the Penang Opium Farms, past and present, with a view to what is now considered the actual state of affairs being better understood. And, as you have606 words
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206 1905-03-09 13 We regret to announce the death of Mr. Meyer Behr, of Messrs. Behr Co., who died in London on Sunday last in his 47th year. The deceased gentleman was the founder of the house of Behr Co., in Malacca Street and was a wellknown206 words
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1184 1905-03-09 13 This morning the inquest into the cir cunistances which led to the death of Mr. II. A. Hunt’s Chinese servant was continued by the Coroner, Mr. A. Gentle. Mr. Cuscaden represented the Crown Mr. Ellis appeared for Mr. Hunt; Mr. Raine appeared for the1,184 words
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Article356 1905-03-09 13 Port Dickson, sth March A Chinaman was found with his throat cut and in a decomposed state >n a raining kongsi at Lukut recently. Apparently the man committed suicide. He was found with a knife in his hand. Tuan Sheik Abdulrahman, who is the owner of a356 words
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93 1905-03-09 13 Two Chinamen Fined. This morning two Chinese shopkeepers were arraigned before Mr. Howard, the Senior Magistrate, on a charge of attempting to bribe Mr. W. M. Pett, the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade. It was alleged that the Chinamen offered Mr. Pett a bribe93 words
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Article147 1905-03-09 13 Tan Si Chang, •tescribed »p a cl* rk •■n a i appeDger broker DfliriH Km k Sni Kopy, was yesterd *v propecuted by Mr Ddav before the B-nch Court on three •hargep of criminal breach of tru«t in •pppect of three puma of #4O the pro*147 words
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Article834 1905-03-09 13 The following letter appears in th» latest London and China Express to hand: £ir, —During the last eighteen months shareholders have been assiduously assailed by mysterious rumours of financial difficulty which was to arise in the near future. They were told that the magnitude of the trouble that834 words
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Article71 1905-03-09 14 The Times of Ceylon publishes the following telegram, dated London 17th Feb. There were sales to-day ot Ceylon rubber, when fine prices were reached. Rubber from Ingoya, Hattangalla, and We Oya estates, fetched 6s. 4£d per lb; rubber from Polatagama estate fetched 6s 4jM and rubber from Tangam71 words
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Article237 1905-03-09 14 March Monthly Medal. Thirty tw i members competed tor this medal, of whom eleven provided a sweep amongst themselves. The medal and first prize in the sweep were won by Mr. W M. Sime from scratch, with the excellent score of 78, which, but for an eight237 words
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Article333 1905-03-09 14 The purser of tlie 81. Ki*tua his been robbed of 6400 which were taken from his cabin His “boy" ins also disappeared. Before the Marine Court this morn in- Tay Ah Koh, the owner of a tong- bang, was fiued $2O and costs for obstruction in the333 words
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Article485 1905-03-09 14 Breaking: up a Coining Gang. The Assizes were continued yesterday afternoon, Mr Justice Leslie Thornton presiding. Chong Twee was convicted of having on 30rh December counterfeited four Straits 20-cent pieces and having had in his possession material for counterfeiting coins. Lim Toi and Lim Pian were found guilty485 words
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Article310 1905-03-09 14 Martin-Chater. Yesterday afternoon at the Armenian Church of St. Gregory in Hill Street the wedding was celebrated ot Mr Zack Martin, eldest son of Mr. Mackertich Z. Martin of Jnlpha Ispahan, to Miss Magaret Chater. eldest daughter of Mr. L J. Chater of Singapore. There310 words
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Article1134 1905-03-09 14 The Inquest Closed. Yestedday morning the inquiry into the circumstances which led to the death of Mr. H. A Hunt’s Chines servant was continued by the Corones, Mr. A Gentle. Mr. Cu-caden repre sented the Crown Mr. Ellis appeared for Mr. Hunt; Mr Raine appeared for the1,134 words
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Article128 1905-03-09 14 On 3Hfc January, some dhobies entrusted a ’rikisha puller with the conveyance of a large bundle of wearing ipparel, etc. The man disappeared. A report was made to the poiioe. A few Jays ago, the puller was arrested by Insp. Dunne. Yesterday, he was charged before Mr. Sproule128 words
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Article161 1905-03-09 14 Jewellery Valued at £225 Stolen. Early yesterday morning it was dis* covered that a burglary had taken place at the residence of Mr. G. A. Wright at IB. Anderson Road, Tanglin. A jewel case containing jewellery valued at £225 was stolen. The thief had apparently gained an161 words
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Article244 1905-03-09 14 Port Jjickson 7th March A ykry successful gymkhana was held at Sertmban on Saturday. A fair number of Europeans and a big crowd of natives watched the various events which were all very keenly contested. The thread and needle race was won by Mrs. T. H Tedlie244 words
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Article828 1905-03-09 14 Grand and Solomon v p 0 Insurance Company Yesterday afternoon t hV il Court consisting of Chi*f r Lionel Cox, Mr. Juni£ Justice Hyudman-Jones conchSl'B hearing of the case in which Manne Insurance and God OWn k 1 appealed against the decision'll Justice Leslie Thornton in a suit828 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement154 1905-03-09 14 LAND SALE. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell Co’s Saleroom yesterday afternoon: Freehold building allotment situate at Emerald Hill Road, near Orchard Road, Singapore, area 8,466 square ft. Bought by V. R. A. Vyranan Chitty at fc4 cents per aq. foot for #2,031.84. Three pieces of154 words
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Article649 1905-03-09 15 ihc Head-Works. l0 works of the system for u'nilt Lumpur, at some future lighting purJt'- tilt Malay Mail, at Ulu V re ;I;.rc water derived from the u'lt.ver which meets the Klang n lie Government Offices, is R:- J > to obtain the necessary ;r ‘r649 words
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Article158 1905-03-09 15 jt rr vei1 <#th March. Mr Krom Saigon—Mr. Caz- AY ,m:in Mr. Jas. \Vat*oo, Mr. Bir j.;, u M Mr Mr. Baldwin, Mr. iv.’;,, August in. From T.. mane Mr Maurice. iv. /J* p r,ure!i S’h March. V •;->'« Manila—Mr. Carl ml"it; i’" 1 Mr. Enrique 1,ho158 words
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292 1905-03-09 15 London, bt/i I J>. Mr. Arthur Lee, Civil Lord i f tho Admiralty, speaking yesterday at East Leigh, said that Great Britain wa- voni pt lied t-o look with more anxiety, t hough not with fear, to the North Sea. For that reason,292 words
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Article500 1905-03-09 15 Discoveries in Selangor. An interesting little expedition, of which no doubt an official report will some day be forthcoming, was, says the J (alaij Mail, recently undertaken under the auspices of the Forest Department, with a view to obtaining particulars regarding that stretch of land between Kajang500 words
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Article443 1905-03-09 15 Soint* curious stories arc told in this part- 01 the world, and the which the Malay Mail has every reason to believe is authentic, is not without its. distinguishing featuus. il i said tuat, at tne time when tne Pahang trunk road was being constructed a443 words
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Article433 1905-03-09 15 The latent addition to the Cunard licet of Atlantic steamers is the ('amnia, which has started on her maiden voyage to New York. She is an enormous vessel, and has been fitted up on a scale which is in keeping with her size. Her dimensions are:—length over433 words
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Article911 1905-03-09 15 In Inside View.. We aro not as much worried as we used be; the war having worked a great improvement, especially in regiment' *hat have served in South Africa. Still the soldier’s soul is much vexed by ancient customs and decrees of the barbaric age911 words
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74 1905-03-09 15 Kniut 2 vd March. A fire broke out here at midnight on February 26‘h and forty-three Chines# shops were totally destroyed in an hour or two. The cause of the outbreak is unknown. No lives were lost. The loss is estimated at 5200,000. The74 words
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Article543 1905-03-09 15 Btrlin lsf March. Despatches exchanged between the Powers show that they are in accord on the point that no Power is to be permitted to acquire the island of Crete. There has been a lively interchange of opinions in regard to financial questions in Macedonia. Berlin, 2nd543 words
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Article742 1905-03-09 16 We are indebted to Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese O* unsul at Singapore, foj the following official telegram from the Foreign office at Tokyo. R ceived 9 10 a. m Saturday. Oa f .he 2nd in«r, our detachments in the vicinity of Pensiho, captured the enemy’s position near742 words
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Article3000 1905-03-09 16 Ix>ndon t Ist March. The Japanese have captured the Taling Pa«s. This Pass has the same importance in relation to Mukden as Motienling has to Liaoyang. It is stated at St Petersburg that the officers of the Lena (alleged to have broken their parole) have been ordered to3,000 words
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Article260 1905-03-09 17 Thursday’s Play. M LADIES SINGLES.—A. CLASS. Mr- *n beat Mrs Kobertson 6 3, 6-3. 64 1,1 beat Mrs. Saunders 6-2, 2-6, M:s r MlXED r,0LB LES.— B. class. Lfeit>k Mr. Broadrick teat Miss an<1 Mr. Bolingbroke 6 5, 6-2. Friday’s Play. Mi>sc MIXED Ik>ubl es-a. cl ss. "■mu260 words
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Article69 1905-03-09 17 FINANCE COMMERCE. s Bth March 1905 I’o-d.u’s 4/m bank rate is 1/1 lg To day s ?haie quotation changes areBuyers Maynaids S 2 2.50, Straits Irol'i'g- ‘l>4o, l.i’j>ng Figars $2BO. Sellers—S rm»rs Traoings $4l. xMr. Walter Hy Barnard of 24 Lime Street, London, r ports underrate 31st January, that the69 words
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Article85 1905-03-09 17 The L mil m hta’ijiics of tin for Januaty show that tue total shipments* during that month were 1G.348 tons compared with 15,398 in the previous month, and with 16,795 in the corresponding month of last year. The price* of Straits and Australian tin averaged £132, computed with85 words
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Article892 1905-03-09 17 The following is the General Product Letter kindly furnished to us by Messrs Jchn Haddon Co., the well known Colonial Produce Merchants and Commission Agents of Salisbury Square, London, E.C., and carrying prices up to the date of the departure of the mail to band, on Tuesday892 words
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Article99 1905-03-09 17 Gambier buyers 8.70 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11.87* Copra Bali 8.35 do Ponti&nak M 7.80 Pepper, Black buyers 25.12* do White, 5 37.*5* Sago Flour Sarawak 3.17| do Brunei No. I 3.00 Pearl Sago 4.40 Coffee Bali, basis M 24 00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis 25.00 Coffee, Liberian99 words
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Article135 1905-03-09 17 On London —Bank 4 m/s 1/1 li Demand 1/11 ft Private 6 m/s 2/--^ do 3 m/s 2/On Germany —Bank d/d 2.02} Private 3 m/s 2.05} do 0 m/a 2.07? France —Bank d.d 2.49 Private 3ms 2.53 do 6 m s 2.65 On India —Bank T. T. 147 Private135 words
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Article244 1905-03-09 17 Number Iggue paid Last cu Value up to Company Bujers Sellers Transac Shares tions 9 GOLD. 13,600 910 97.50 Bersawah G. M. Co., Ltd... 12.0( 13.00 6,500 unissued. Sin in lt (Deferred) 8.00 20,000 8 10 10 kadana G. M. Co., Ltd. 10.01 nom. X i a L (Pref.)244 words
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Article146 1905-03-09 17 400,000 1 1 Dulf Development Co., Ltd. 10.00 nom 50,000 unissued. 2,000 8 100 8 100 Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. 150.00 185.01’ 4,500 50 8 50 Fra«er Ot Neave, Ltd. 101.00 102.00 101.00 30,U00 8 126 8 125 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 720.00 715.0 b 12,00 100 8 100146 words
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Article46 1905-03-09 17 < llowarth Krskine, Ltd. 7% 250,000 BY pram. Kiley, Hargreaves, Ltd. 6% 225,000 2% prem buyers. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 2% prem buyers. 5% 1,878,000 1% prem buyers. <66,500 2% dis. nom. Tsujonr Psgar Dock Co., Ltd W 250,000 2% prem buyers *7 I.M4.600 prem- buyers46 words
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Article215 1905-03-09 17 Under this heading the following abbreviation* are need:—str.—steamer; ah.—ehip; bq.— barque; ach.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cri.— Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo: H.p. Horse-power; Brit.—British; U. S.—United States; Fch.—French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch; G.c.—General-cargo; d.p.-—deekpas-senger U.—Uncertain; T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T.P.D.—Tanjong Pager Dock; B. W.—Borneo Wharf; K. H.—Keppel Harbour P.B. —Polo Brani;215 words
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Article930 1905-03-09 17 Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Alcinous, Brit. str. 4,278 ions, Capt Palford, Bth Mar. From Liverpool. 6tn Feb Q.c., and 17 dp. W. Mansfield A Co. For Hongkong, Bth—W. ban Fo Soon Dnt. str. 222 tons, Captain Odink, 7th Mar. From Pontianak, 6th Mar. and 66 d.p.930 words
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Article1159 1905-03-09 18 1 •aet!.* > A I’OS- CAITAI* Kk W mmKI. COJI8IOJ»i K- KlO. Mar i Batnvier Brit str. 216 Mellor P-ilemban Feb -7 Seng 1 Pun jit" str 3**32 *>eßbin Moji Fe l** A. Gilfillan Coy. 1 i! in str 5 6 Wright h.-tmas l Feb -5.80u-vead and« i iPelay**-1,159 words
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Article119 1905-03-09 18 PiSSKD SUN DA -TRAITS OK ARRIVED FoK i Fl gA Date op j Demin KkDate Kig. Ship’s Name. Captain. Sailing. From where avion. maek^ r'eb 2: Dut S«lak Sharp Feb 22 Batnvi a Uo'irrdain J**: Brit, s.8 V. K R. L. From \Ve*t 28 Dut bo. <ie Boer Jaa119 words
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Article595 1905-03-09 18 i)a b. Vwsprt> Namb. Flag Rio. Tons. i Austin atio* 5 Mar l 11-in rteiu «iuan Brit str. 498 Calcutta '—v. 1 *<nnibay ®tr. 2049 Bangkok I Ophir Dut sir. *05 Palembang a 1 8 l 8*a x Ger str. 8138 Hongkong and J a ian 1 Giang Ann595 words
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