The Straits Budget, 30 June 1896
1896-06-30
1
14
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitsbudget
The Straits Budget
-
Title Section130 1896-06-30 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, and130 words
-
Straits Times TUESDAY, 30TH JUNE.
-
Article251 1896-06-30 1 Km'CiKH i. Wu*7.u^» sir Augustc* Ihirris. lfcvj»-#p.Vi!V« Sister Bill. Ato.-ic/ U: dug. imhipiitu*. T| IC Sir; i#iL thrift < t l ti rioi^. ipping N"u'. r tl: icing (dam. of Nature. rbw n;a\ be spread. v ,.i if 1 Yrid i. PJHCl!! bi;n'-;g a-t>. and the Xavv.251 words
-
-
Article498 1896-06-30 1 Singapore, 30th .Tune. 1890. PROTVTTE. Gambier 7.20. do Cube No 1 11.37* do do No 2, 9.50. Copra Bali, n 5.45. do Pontianak, n 5.30. Pepper, Black, 10.20. Sago Flour, Sarawak, 2.65. do Brunei, 2.42*. Pearl Sago, 3.50. Coffee, Bali, .seller* at 36.00. Coffee, Liberian, No. 1498 words
-
Article426 1896-06-30 1 The mail for Europe* this week leaves by the M. M. s. s. Caledonien. The s. s. Preussen with the German mail from Europe arrived on Wednesday. The German mail for Europe by the Prinz Heinrich closed on Saturday. The M. M. s. s. Salazie with426 words
-
REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
-
Article32 1896-06-30 1 GRAVE SITUATION. Jjondo'u, 23rd June. The situation in Mashonaland is becoming increasingly grave. The Imperial troops at Mafeking, in British Bechuanaland, have commenced marching north towards, the Maghona country.32 words
-
Article37 1896-06-30 1 SEIZURE OF A BRITISH OFFICER. The Venezuelans have arrested and conveyed within Venezuelan territory' a Government official named Harrison who was directing the making of roads on the Britisli side of the Schomberg line.37 words
-
Article49 1896-06-30 1 COVERNM ENT MISCALCULATION. Mr. A. ,1. Balfour has announced the withdrawal of the Education Bill. Mr. Balfour, in making the announcement, admitted that he had miscalculated the extent of the opposition to the measure, but stated that he intended to reintroduce ir next session, in January.49 words
-
Article32 1896-06-30 1 SPREAD OF REVOLT. The situation in the Hauran, a district of Syria inhabited by the Druses, i> serious, and several battalions of Turkish troops there are surrounded by rebels.32 words
-
Article20 1896-06-30 1 PROPOSED CHRISTIAN GOVERNOR. The Powers have proposed to the Turkish Government to appoint a Christian as Governor of Crete.20 words
-
Article11 1896-06-30 1 Sir Augustus Harris, the theatrical manager, is dead.11 words
-
Article28 1896-06-30 1 London. 2JJh June. The House of Lords has read for the second time the Deceased Wife’s Sister Marriage Rill, by a majority of twentynine.28 words
-
Article29 1896-06-30 1 The revolt among the Mashonas is spreading. In the Mazoe district, there has been severe fighting between the rebels and a party escorting women and children.29 words
-
Article31 1896-06-30 1 Mr. Whitney, a leader of the Democratic party, hasprotested, by Manifesto, against the Democratic National Convention of Chicago adopting the free silver coinage plank in its platform.31 words
-
Article44 1896-06-30 1 ltondou 2oth June. A contingent from Natal has routed two thousand Mashona rebels, after severe fighting, near Hartley. In the event of the Mashona rebellion spreading, it is not unlikely that, the garrisons of the Cape and Natal will be increased.44 words
-
Article51 1896-06-30 1 Li Hung-Chang has visited Hamburg where splendid festivities have been organised in his honour. Li Hung-Chang is confined td his house through catching a cold, but he has stated that he has given extensive orders for supplies from the Krupp works at Essen, and the Vulcan works at51 words
-
Article14 1896-06-30 1 A Treaty between Japan and Belgium has been signed at Brussels.14 words
-
Article31 1896-06-30 1 London, 26th June. The Mnshona rebels have surrounded Fort Charter; and have looted a place called Marindella. Lieut. Primmer of the 20th Hussars has been killed at Marindella.31 words
-
Article29 1896-06-30 1 The United States Government is doing its best to secure the release of Mr. Harrison, the British surveyor whom the Venezuelans had made captive in the disputed territory.29 words
-
Article18 1896-06-30 1 ALL ENGLAND W/NS. The All England team has beaten the Australian team at the first test match.18 words
-
Article25 1896-06-30 1 Li Hung-chang has paid Prince Bismarck a two hours visit at Friedrichsrulie where the meeting between them was of a most cordial nature.25 words
-
Article18 1896-06-30 1 Refugees from the Soudan report that the people there arc eager for freedom from Dervish rule.18 words
-
Article89 1896-06-30 1 ACTION OF THE CHARTERED COMPANY. khodes; to administer rhodbsia. London 27 th June. The Board of Directors of the Chartered South Africa Company has passed a resolution, accepting the resignations of Cecil Rhodes, Alfred Beit, and-Harris. The Board, in the resolution, warmly eulogises Cecil Rhodes, and expresses regret89 words
-
Article23 1896-06-30 1 RELEASE OF HARRISON. Harrison, the British Surveyor made captive by the Venezuelans in the disputed territory of Britisli Guiana, has been released.23 words
-
Article16 1896-06-30 1 The Jameson case is fixed for trial by jury on the twentieflff of July.16 words
-
-
EDITORIALS.
-
Article297 1896-06-30 2 (Straits Times, 23nl June.) The arrest of a British official on British soil by the Venezuelans is an act of aggression that may precipitate the issue of various questions now pending settlement between the two countries. It may also have a marked effect on the American elections. It will(Straits Times, 23nl June.) - 297 words
-
Article238 1896-06-30 2 (Straits Times Jdrd June.) The late Sir Augustus Harris, whose death is announced, by telegram, to-day, was certainly, the best known theatrical manager, and (in collaboration) one of the most successful sensational dramatists of the day. He was born in 1852, and for many years he has(Straits Times, Jdrd June.) - 238 words
-
Article264 1896-06-30 2 {Straits Times, 24th June.) The House ot Lords, by reading the Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill a second •time, brings a long and bitter controversy within sight of victory for the friends of progress. For the last half century, fruitless efforts have been made to induce Parliament{Straits Times, 24th June.) - 264 words
-
Article192 1896-06-30 2 (Straits Times, 2~>th Time.) The Mashona rebellion grows in gravity, and news has now come of a general action with a rebel force, two thousand strong. The scene of the rising lies to tin* North of Mataheleland. There, tin* Mashona country borders Portuguese territory, from \yhich a(Straits Times, 2~>th Time.) - 192 words
-
Article574 1896-06-30 2 (Straits Times, JOilt, Jane.) The new Municipal Bill, when once it is passed, will, probably, as the Colonial Secretary observed yesterday, hold good for a considerable term of years. It. is, therefore, extremely desirable that it should be as free as possible from any sort of ambiguity. To confuse(Straits Times, JOilt, Jane.) - 574 words
-
Article263 1896-06-30 2 Stra its '1 ’imes 27th Jtrue.) The Nile expedition, which began under eircumstnnecs raising fierce controversy, has had a successful course. Forecasts of disaster, mismanagement, and unfulfilled aims, have all been belied, and latest advices tell of Dervish weakness. Refugees from the Soudan bring word that the people( Stra its '1 ’imes, 27th Jtrue.) - 263 words
-
-
Article22 1896-06-30 2 In the article dealing with progress in Ulu Pahang will be found some reference to Sir Charles Mitchells excessive cupidity."22 words
-
Article138 1896-06-30 2 At a Marine Court held at tiie Harbour Masters Office, Hongkong, on the 17th J une, nine of the crew of the British sailing ship Scottish Isles were charged with refusing duty. The evidence showed that last month, in the Indian Ocean, the defendants,138 words
-
Article912 1896-06-30 2 COFFEE AND PEPPER. MACASSAR. PROFITABLE PETROLEUM. THE KING OF SIAM. (Translated, from various Newspapers.) Papers just laid before the States General, and published in the Tjocomotief, give particulars of coffee planting in the islands beyond Java. The berry is mostly cultivated in the Bencoolen and Palenibang Districts ot912 words
-
Article656 1896-06-30 2 Foremost among the ],lnlantl,r.„* questions of the day is this* J shall the sick and suffering be e ,j2 with the greatest degree of care: t? rapid advance of medical sci» n.-* eliminated to a large extent nnnm* pain under bodily disteinjHrs, aixi tL trained nurse is everywhere656 words
-
Article171 1896-06-30 3 ,homeward jmssengers by itetH,, are: Mr. Hutton (of I 1 ,v Mr. Caleott from >i.. I'rcn-m-u, Consul at an*- ?l ion Bill soujilit-inainly to |a! s-huol system in England it, and to |da«<its financial .j,funeral management more in ~f tie* people. But it made to tin* Established171 words
-
Article49 1896-06-30 3 i‘li'ij'pin** army, according to a yj j( j. ii-,,-iani to the Comerclo is to f r t*wn regiments, each of two auntiict- >*juadron of cavalry i /c' i no'l a l*at talion ui liiuuip a; i*ili rv of four batteries; and a I' to he established.49 words
-
Article50 1896-06-30 3 V M. >ry wa s witnossod ii II .a Hi: ilarlujur a U'\\ days ago. I'n>- •> //:,/']'.nlmx >l l i j 'oluuihns was irgu of k«*i\>siin*, when a i’ t ’.v'» 1 v«• hundred eases i r»* anigii the rarelossness of i' ■•!u 1 was totally50 words
-
Article45 1896-06-30 3 i i »private telegram just i. liiNvn da\> quarantine are 1 al! a -nvals at Manila while passengers direct >!' r tjt-.iv ir»*t (>ii with three days, i lirtti*!-, flier don*, for persons t" Manila to go direct from ratiici than rift Hongkong.45 words
-
Article47 1896-06-30 3 ■iiMMAN wa> observed in a riki»ruing. in New Bridge Road, li; it-ilead. being conveyed to l, "ii!panivd by a constable*. 1 lnav haw been fumigated the lm>pital. after deposit- ,lf But are there no ambu- intend of usimr riki- 1* f v47 words
-
Article45 1896-06-30 3 f iysiitMi (although there may fl iOilicit, with the appoint11 J1 Admiral Oxley to be ,r, irn:t!i« 1 under Vice Admiral s ‘pia Iron in the Far East, All l.e made the header admiral as Hongk* mkjiiarters of the vice orr45 words
-
Article56 1896-06-30 3 11 J' "ill not arrive here k as she is to look in s !l w.*:y from Hongkong. i» r was undocked at on Sunday and, having i‘ v afternoon, steamed v htil,. Ji :1 o the arrival of rnicf. 1 0f P°ise will go for a orn56 words
-
Article70 1896-06-30 3 H-.l i!. yesterday, Lee ib,r, ;t ,lm d or three J in m noprisonment, for i rT 1 ’“‘M. ir V seven dollars’ ‘‘handu dross. Tan Cm r l, einjr j- U a s bned or five Iv' I oi N r u possession of a Turk >70 words
-
Article47 1896-06-30 3 A Malay child, with one arm and without legs, is on show at a house in Aew Bridge Road. A notice is posted up over the door, and reads as follows: 4 A girl has horned with one hand without legs—come and see.”47 words
-
Article66 1896-06-30 3 The report on the Selangor Government railway for 1895 mentions that the open lines still show increased prosperity, a satisfactory increase both in passenger and goods receipts being recorded. The percentage of net profit upon the capital expended to 31st December, 1b95, is 11.06 percent, as against66 words
-
Article83 1896-06-30 3 Last month, the District Officer of Kuala Pilah visited the property of the Batu Bersawah (told Mining Syndicate and was shown the machinery and the mine by the manager, Mr. C. da Pra. A battery offive stamps was fixed, the boiler was partly fixed, and the83 words
-
Article83 1896-06-30 3 We have received from the Eastern Bimetallic League, whose head-quarters are at Shanghai, a brochure entitled: Brevities on Eastern Bimetallism bv Mr. H. Kopsch, f. r. g s., f. i. Inst. The author hopes, in a preface, that these Brevities” may prove instructive to monometallists by affording83 words
-
Article87 1896-06-30 3 The Negri Sembilan Government notify that the Ganggi alluvial gold concession to M L. C. Isnard ha? been cancelled for non-fulfilment of the conditions. The rights held by him to search for gold reefs over a certain area of land at Ganggi, under prospecting License No.87 words
-
95 1896-06-30 3 The Shanghai Mernmj recently published some statemqpts affecting Hie French Convent of St. Joseph at Shanghai, and proceedings for libel were instituted. The defendants afterwards withdrew anv imputation and offered to publish an apology and to pay the costs, and a sum of Tls.95 words
-
Article104 1896-06-30 3 The Selangor Post and Telegraph Department report for 1895 shows a marked increase of business in both branches, especially in the number of articles dealt with. Compared with 1890, the increase in correspondence is a hundred per cent. Over one thousand dollars’ worth of stamps were104 words
-
Article114 1896-06-30 3 Achebn advices mention further Dutch successes. On the 16th instant, a column, 4,500 strong, moved into the hostile district known as thfc Twenty-six Mukims, and for two days carried fire and sword through the country. The enemy offered slight resistance, abandoned their fortifications, and fled before the troop 9,114 words
-
Article122 1896-06-30 3 It may not be generally known, says a correspondent, that in a lane at the rear of Messrs. John Little and Coy’s, tiffins for a few cents may be obtained, ihe menu is varied, according to the tastes and requirements of those patronising these open air tiffin stalls.122 words
-
Article128 1896-06-30 3 In Jelebu, last April, a weird story circulated amongst the Malays. It was confirmed by strangers from Rembau and Lingging, and lastly foreign people from Menangkahau related it. They sav that shortly there will he a period of total darkness—according to some this will last for 14 days,128 words
-
147 1896-06-30 3 We learn from Nanking, says the North China Daily Neics that it is considered that there is not much to investigate in the recent fracas in which Mr. Krause was so seriously wounded. It appears to have been an outcome of the standing dispute as147 words
-
Article174 1896-06-30 3 Tm: Collector and Magistrate of Jelebu describes, in his report for April, how it lias been settled by the Jelebu Mining Company to make a path to Flu Gapan, while the Government undertakes to have the trace made at once. The Collector also visited the mines at174 words
-
234 1896-06-30 3 The fifteenth ordinary general meeting of this company was held on the 28th May, at their offices, 29 Cornhili, Mr. J. Macandrew in the chair. The report of the directors for last year showed a profit of 45,737/, out of which a dividend of 8 £er234 words
-
Article138 1896-06-30 3 Details of the trial of Major Lothaire at Boina for the murder of Mr. Stokes have reached Brussels. It appears that no independent evidence was adduced against Mr. Stokes, but an attempt was made to bolster up the accusation that lie was in league with138 words
-
Article171 1896-06-30 3 The Paris correspondents of both the Times and Sland-ard furnish extracts from the report of the Suez Canal Company, which show that a much larger business was done during 1895 than in the previous year. The transit receipts amounted to 71,426,000 f. or 4,299, CM H)f. more than171 words
-
Article190 1896-06-30 3 Mu. Henry Walker, of the British Nort h Borneo Service, arrived at Colombo early this month on his way to Europe. At Colombo, says the Times of Ceylon Mr. Walker spoke of the great drawback in British North Borneo being the lack of roads. There are said190 words
-
Article326 1896-06-30 3 Thk report un the Selangor Public Works Department for 1895 shows that, out of $1,13.5,010 voted for the department that year, $970,000 were spent. Over $300,000 had been laid out on the jail under construction at Pudoh, of which the centre block was completed and occupied during326 words
-
Article183 1896-06-30 3 THE P. O. REPORT. In the half-year ended with March, the Peninsular and Oriental Company managed, in face of unfavourable conditions, to improve on the results of the corresponding period. Passenger returns were better, but freight rates"in the East fell even below those ruling in 1894-95. Homeward rates from Bombay183 words
-
Article241 1896-06-30 3 The State Engineer of Selangor, in his railway report for 1895, finds that the adoption of clear and workable standing orders defining the powers of the administration, both in regard to its working wit li t he financial depart nients of Government and with the Government itself,241 words
-
Article375 1896-06-30 3 Thi: North China Daily News publishes an interesting letter on “Western Music in Japan,’ addressed from Shanghai by Mr. Louis Lombard to the New York Musical Courier. Among other things Mr. Lombard, who was formerly director of the Utica (N. Y.) Conservatory of music, says 1375 words
-
Article220 1896-06-30 4 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “CHINA MAILL.” Sir, —Referring to your comparison of the Singapore and Hongkong versions of Reuter’s Telegram, dated the 7th inst., it is so refreshing to find some just cause of complaint against “poor old Reuter’’ that 1 hasten in this instance to cry’ peecavi,220 words
-
Article96 1896-06-30 4 The Huuse of Representatives has passed a Bill facilitating the Customs routine by authorising an inspection upon the wharves of merchandise imported in vessels of the United States. The American Steamship Line alone comes under this description of descrimination against other, lilies, and this new regulation will96 words
-
Article204 1896-06-30 4 The District Officer of Kuala Pilah, in his report for May, mentions favourable advices from the tin mine at Beting. The Negri Scmbilan Syndioate commenced operations there in February. 1896, and, to the end of May, 1.625 piculs of tin ore and 169 pikuls of tin204 words
-
Article255 1896-06-30 4 The extension of the Pudoli branch to Sungei Besi, 8| miles, was completed and opened for traffic on the Ist March, 1895. There are two stations on the extension, one at Salak, four miles from Pudoli, and one at Sungei Besi. It has proved itself to255 words
-
Article686 1896-06-30 4 THE SINGAPORE WORLD’S FAIR. (From a Carre pponden t lx taking a stroll round Kampong Glam, and visiting the various shops in that vicinity, as also those in North Bridge Road, close to Rochore Road, one is apt to he surprised at the variety of goods to686 words
-
Article203 1896-06-30 4 Ox the 16th inst., the French steamer Hongkong arrived in Hongkong harbour with the s. s. Adiv in tow. The Adu\ also a French steamer, ran aground some time previously at Sad point, Hoihow. She was towed off’, patched up, and brought round, under203 words
-
Article717 1896-06-30 4 The King and Queen of Saxony are contemplating a private visit to England for four weeks. Defined.—“Papa, what is posthumoifc fame?” “It is getting what you want after you havi ceased to want it.” Mr. F. Marion no fads about the circumstances under which he writes. He can717 words
-
Article44 1896-06-30 4 Between noon, yesterday, and noon to-day one case of cholera was reported. It was discovered after death. The Right Rev. Bishop Bourdon is appointed to officiate to the Roman Catholic trhops at Singapore, appointment to date from the 9th April, 1896.44 words
-
Article34 1896-06-30 4 Off Pulo Damar (RIO miles from Singapore), at 6 p.m. yesterday, the full rigged ship Sutlej of London was signalled steering N. X. E. The ship wished to be reported all well.34 words
-
Article35 1896-06-30 4 Mk. Goodenough, Acting Superintendent of the Botanical Gardens, has been appointed Government Inspector of Mines, and proceeds to Selangor at the end of the* month. The salary is Siso per month, with free quarters.35 words
-
Article53 1896-06-30 4 Several Chinese in High Street, says a correspondent, have been in the habit, for some days past, of using the tivefoot way as a godown, and blocking up the verandahs with jars, rattans, tkc. Other parts of the town are the same, and foot traffic on the verandahs53 words
-
Article48 1896-06-30 4 A well-known Calcutta journalist says that the new Chairman of the* Municipality is finding his office no sinecure. An official who tries to inaugurate departmental purity must understand that innovation is a weapon which, if not carefully shouldered, is likely to kick as well as hit.”48 words
-
Article60 1896-06-30 4 Much sympathy is felt for Mr. J. Beilis, the Municipal Inspector of Burial Grounds, in the double bereavement he has just sustained. Yesterday morning his elder daughter, 17 years of age, died of dysentery, and, in the afternoon, his infant child, not yet a year old, died60 words
-
Article94 1896-06-30 4 A correspondent writes that, in the absence of water carts, many Chinese in several parts of the town are in the habit, in order to lay the dust, of scooping up the stagnant water from the drains, and watering the roads with it. It is one94 words
-
Article83 1896-06-30 4 The ditferences of opinion between medical authorities at different times and in different places have been productive of many curious events. Some years ago, in Lucknow and elsewhere in India, it was resolved that the growing oi shade trees in military cantonments would influence the health of the83 words
-
Article81 1896-06-30 4 The Finance Committee of the Russian Council of St aft? has endorsed the proposals of M. S. J. Witte, the Minister of Finance, for the institution of a gold currency. Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsky, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and General P. S. Vannosky, the Minister tor W ar,81 words
-
Article98 1896-06-30 4 On May 23rd the new steamer Loongmoon, which lias been built by Messrs. Wigham Richardson and Co., of Low Walker-on-Tyne, for the Chinesische Kustenfahrt Gesellscliaft, of Hamburg, completed a satisfactory trial trip. The vessel is built of steel, is 310 ft. in length by 118] ft.98 words
-
Article78 1896-06-30 4 interior districts, and bn,,,5,! for the usual Government W is now kept in a {w-n in ar,i The I’anglima Kit.-l.il pin S man of Segamat oa.J/H death a day or two ago, h v IK-i,,„l K -i,,„. t > in the chest, the woundWn,w the stomach. The murderer78 words
-
Article104 1896-06-30 4 In the Ceylon Customs Ret,,, 1895, the total value of exports V large increase over previous y< increase is, however, confined t,".! f articles, such as tea, coffee, eftnl i r 1 coconuts, and desiccated eon,n u! the other hand, there is a dtvn-, hl cacao, copperah,104 words
-
Article175 1896-06-30 4 The coolie labour question j, f present a burning one all over c,. v j,’ It appears to resolve itself into on one side to legislate for of coolies, and on the other sition to such procedure, based vn planters’ contention that it is sary. The175 words
-
Article168 1896-06-30 4 The total number of emigrant*; t'-d--tcred in tin* Madras Presideinyduring the year 1895 amounted to 2+U7V* an increase of or !lr v p: i over the previous year. As usual iwFntured emigrants to tin* Straits Srtle ments proceeded only from N«*gap.Uam: of 1,741 emigrants registered d:.. I.W adults,168 words
-
Article196 1896-06-30 4 At Colombo, a dliohie strike >' 1 for the Ist July next, when certain regulations, in theniatterotib«' dliohies, are to come into t»>i< local dhobies have issued tornu to their clients that: Aio r f of July, I will not wash lor v»» i household,” on196 words
-
Article699 1896-06-30 5 fadw ales. I’vteman, yesterday, pronamed All Mahomed, at Clyde Terrace fcr^ 11 -yli,! .MWidaiit was finiil S10 rli .-KNTl. HINAMAN. Inin was arrested m lira K |1 M.unlay, for lwing a quantity -li-nlay, he was sentenced 1 rli-’ »’igopnis imprisonment. v r dead. ,who shot himself in the699 words
-
Article1609 1896-06-30 5 (Daily Telegraph May 28th.) God Save the Queen f Yesterday, the familiar words gained a newer and more vivid significance on the anniversary ot her Majesty’s seventy-seventh birthday. On May 24,1819, was born, at Kensington Palace, the gracious ladv who has now reigned for some(Daily Telegraph, May 28th.) - 1,609 words
-
Article74 1896-06-30 5 Mr. Chang Chon Hsux, the ConsulGeneral for Singapore, and Mr. Cheah Joen Kwong, Chinese Consul, Penang, arrived in Kuala Kangsar on the 23rd May, accompanied by Mr. Yan Tet Shin, the Ipoh Farmer. They made various inquiries about the land in the vicinity of Kuala Kangsar, and informed74 words
-
Article1234 1896-06-30 5 NOTES FOR HOUSEKEEPERS IN SINGAPORE. (By a Jxuly Correspondent. Motto for the week: The noblest service comes from nameless hands; and the best servant does his work unseen.” THE SYCE. Here, the clipping of horses is required oftener than in a temperate climate. A sign that your horse1,234 words
-
Article970 1896-06-30 5 A TALE OF SUCCESS. The lloyal Netherlands Company for working petroleum wells in Netherlands India have just issued their report for last year. It shows that the books in this part of the world closed with a net profit of 1,313,000 guilders. On the 31st December, 1895, the970 words
-
Article781 1896-06-30 6 A Bishop of a Northern diocese wrote to a publisher in New York for a hook called ‘New and Contrite Hearts.” In a short time he received a postal from the publisher, saying, “We have no ‘New and Contrite Hearts,’ neither are there any to be found in781 words
-
Article201 1896-06-30 6 Complaints have been made of the reckless conduct of horse trainers and others, who use the esplanade road as a training ground for horses. This morning, a brake was driven along the road in a most grossly dangerous manner, and, the other day, a riding horse, being201 words
-
Article33 1896-06-30 6 lx the county match between the Sussex and Somersetshire cricket teams, Mr. \Y. G. L. Murdoch, formerly ol Australia, and now captain of the Sussex eleven, made a score of 144.33 words
-
33 1896-06-30 6 1 hehe will he an amateur theatrical performance at the Tanglin Club on Monday, 6th July. The plays will he Bamboozled and The Duchess of Buyswater Co.”33 words
-
Article64 1896-06-30 6 The Austrian man-of-war Panther, Captain F. has. Koppel. from Pola lias arrived at Colombo on her way to the far East, lhe Panthfrr is a boat of L*>*- tons with fj.ooo horse-power, her armaments comprising 212 c.m. 2% ton Krupp, and 10 Q. F. and M. guns,64 words
-
Article44 1896-06-30 6 It is rumoured at Bombay that during the months of August and September next some sixteen vessels w ill be chartered by the Government for the con-, veyance to Suakim of an additional Indian force of some five or six thousand men.44 words
-
66 1896-06-30 6 Yesterday, Police Sergeant Hart arrested, on board the s.s. Dancin Police constable Patrick, a European constable of the Singapore Force, who is alleged to have deserted last April. It is stated that he signed articles as third mate of the Daririn plying to Australia from66 words
-
Article59 1896-06-30 6 The International Telegraph Conference was to assemble at Buda-Pestli about the middle of this month. Delegates of all countries which are parties to the Telegraph Convention will be present. The rules, regulations, and tariff’s affecting tin* national international telegraphs will In* discussed and settled, and it is expected59 words
-
Article45 1896-06-30 6 The draw in the Competition took place last evening with the following result Ist round. 2nd round. Regt. R. K. S. C. C. bves r. R. K. s. c. r. Regt. I r. a. r y k. a. Tanglin or Club Tanglin Club.45 words
-
Article98 1896-06-30 6 The foliowing paragraph appeared in the Military General < Inters, issued at Colombo, on the Istli instant Commanding Officer.- and Head- of Departments will inform all Dliohic-employed by the Troops that, unless they register their names at once, and agree to continue washing as heretofore,98 words
-
Article153 1896-06-30 6 With the dividend of Dt per cent., which was pa.- sod by the meting on the 20;it nitshareholder.- n il! have received no less than 92 j per cent in !be ten years during which the Xohd Dynamite Trust has been in existence. I ni.-, it must be153 words
-
Article246 1896-06-30 6 A young Eurasian, named Vidor Richards, went out shooting on the 21st instant, in company with an older brother, and, on returning home, the latter, who owned the gun, asked his younger brother to take it. home, as lie had to call somewhere on his wav, and.246 words
-
Article300 1896-06-30 6 On the 10th instant, the Perak State Council passed Order 6 of 1896 providing that the Sultan may from time to time appoint a fit and proper person to be Judicial Commissioner: proA'ided that no person shall be appointed to be Judicial Commissioner who is not300 words
-
Article547 1896-06-30 6 brunt (Jar C\rrr expo talent. Tin: Races came oft* at Sandakan on the 5th inst., and, though few ponies were entered, the events were keenly contested, and there were.two dead heats and one win by a head. The favourites were all out of it, losing five races547 words
-
Article539 1896-06-30 6 THE LATE MR D.T. ROBERTSON. j inquest T(>i, ay VERDICT: ACCIDENTAL Dk. Mcglistox, Coroner enquiry this afternoon '“"N. Hospital into the circuit dnift the death of Mr Robinson, the new aeeountJ' T H Chartered Bank, who expires on the morning oftlie lsti, u Raffles Hotel. IMst ait Mr. Elliot *(of539 words
-
Article170 1896-06-30 6 There were two cases Gaming Ordinance in tin; Ai'l" 1 at Colombo, on the 17th insnin the Chief Justice, Sir W* UI1 one a gaming-house lM*-*P el ‘*l'L against the sentence passed en a fine of Rs. 100, in addition to month's rigorous iinpris« nni Lordship170 words
-
Article35 1896-06-30 7 I11((r ,iility returns for SatiinLy last ghrw at h-. of which 160 are 1' '-;’i,Ve*e. 37 Malays, and 14 l. ;1 t1i* an* assigned to gin to fever. The -fa nd- at 55.87.35 words
-
Article56 1896-06-30 7 :il Tr;ti»'|H»t S.S. Yiir***larl. A v ;ittt*ni« m»ii. troin Hanl of 6,000 tons of tea, "tit-tlay lor Odessa, at 4 _,.j ill be followed by the roUiMy on Saturday, L w'hidi will make the L- Tf a as yet this f: Yamsbirl experienced fine L~ «]iiiM>tii -ea tin56 words
-
Article123 1896-06-30 7 I -oirit -iiopkeej>er. uainncl f siding at No. 156. wa- arre*ted oil 1 uesday jicli "i tin* Liquors h ,v unlawfully -elliiig liquor was before Mr. f,;av. and. >uperinteiidoiit ,;t»- oil belmlt of j., (ill the evidence taken, .,,.q of t!ie Military Hanlon, of t lie123 words
-
Article268 1896-06-30 7 7 1 in t '> of i 'pifloii. l.ondon. 1 •>th .June. held at Asmara on a- acquitted him. while immaiid of the 1 talinn j wa- entrusted To an in Egypt. and ha* hi-live f«-lho\ prisoner- quitted to bni! for two i. hi- n recognizance* l» *und-■ 71int'> of i 'pifloii. ) - 268 words
-
Article1418 1896-06-30 7 THE RU88IAK CORONATION DISASTER. 1* urther particulars have been received of the terrible disaster which occurred at Moscow in connection with the coronation festivities of the Czar Nicholas. The fete, at which the disaster took place, waslnhiig held on the Khodviicski Plain. Free amusements were provided1,418 words
-
Article1113 1896-06-30 7 Mr. George Grossmith is one of our bestknown public performer*, but he ha* a non-professional social liie, when he sinks his public character in that of the ordinary English gentleman. Some jtcopic don't see thi*% and a good story hearing on the point is told in the current1,113 words
-
Article132 1896-06-30 7 We under stand that the Directors of the proposed West Pilbarra Gold Mine, Limited, have decided not to go to allotment, the application for shares not having been sufficient in their judgment, to justify allotment. The amount of deposits paid by applicants on shares will, therefore, he132 words
-
Article39 1896-06-30 7 The s.s. Pertbnta recently built by the New Harbour Dock Company for the trade between Singapore and the Native States, came out in the roads to-day to adjust compasses. She will go on a trial trip to-morrow.39 words
-
Article44 1896-06-30 7 Cot xtekfeit yen have been in circulation of late in Tokyo. They are plated on brass, and the workmanship is so skilful that nothing but the weight serves to distinguish them from the genuine coins. They are supposed to be made abroad.44 words
-
Article89 1896-06-30 7 The Shogyo Shimpo noting the fact that many foreigners have lieen trying to invest their capital in Japanese Government bonds, shares, and various industrial sources of revenue in Japan, says the number of such foreigners apjM'ars to have remarkably increased of late. Mr. Havashi, Japanese89 words
-
96 1896-06-30 7 The lucky jinrikishainen, who saved the Czar of Russia (then the Czare witch) from danger in Japan, are now well-nigh forgotten. ()wing to the coronation of the Czar, one of them, Kitagaichi Ichitaro, who now resides in Kanazavn. hn c come before the public.96 words
-
Article97 1896-06-30 7 A Evkasiax, named Jose d’Almeida, was sentenced yesterday to six weeks’ rigorous imprisonment, for cheating in respect of It appears that the prisoner, some time during the month of April, was engaged by Mr. E. M. Lyon to proceed to Pontianak as a titter; his passage was provided, and97 words
-
Article261 1896-06-30 7 The liritish Xorth liorneo Herald of the Itftli instant, publishes the official report on the district of Kudat for May which gives the following particulars of the murder of a planter there: Early on the morning of the :Mth, news was brought to Kudat that Mr.261 words
-
Article97 1896-06-30 8 COMPETITION JUNE, 1*96. THE FUSILIERS H COMPANY WIN. S. K. -i f, I H w Co. 2nd N. Fusr*.... 242 259 501 B” 252 266 49* S’pore Vol. Art 225 266 491 “E n Co. 2nd N. Fusrs.... 255 248 4*3 “C” 225 251 476 F 25797 words
-
Article166 1896-06-30 8 Mr. Choa Kim Kiat held a very successful garden party yesterday afternoon. He had evidently taken very considerable pains to secure the interest and comfort ot his visitors. He had his exceptionally fine display ot flowers and plants well set out for the inspection of his guests, and166 words
-
Article500 1896-06-30 8 s. c. c. r. R. E. This game was played last night on the Esplanade before a large crowd of spectators. It was simply an ideal night for the game, and the ground was in capital c< mdition. The R. E. had the assistance of McMurray (late of Penang)500 words
-
Article5261 1896-06-30 8 THURSDAY, 25th JUNE. PRESENT. H. E. the Governor, Sir Charles Mitchell, g.c.m.g. The Hon. Colonel R. W. Plunkett, R. A., Acting Officer Commandingthe Troops. Hon. J. A. Swettenham, c.m.g., Colonial Secretary. Hon. W. R. Col Iyer, Attorney-General. Hon. H. Trotter, Auditor-General. Hon. E. E. Isenionger, Colonial Treasurer. Hon.5,261 words
-
Article1231 1896-06-30 9 Dr. Lunn tells a good story in the June number of Travel. The heroine of the incident was an American lady, who was not travelling with an educational party." She had the favour of an introduction to the Pope, and having expressed how much she valued the privilege1,231 words
-
Article2640 1896-06-30 9 (Written for the “Straits Times.”) THE PRO8PECT8 OF RAUB. After an absence of nearly three years, the writer recently crossed the dividing range between Selangor and Pahang, and re-visited the scenes of foreign enterprise in arms and commerce on the eastern side. The first stage of2,640 words
-
Article41 1896-06-30 10 The mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Marseilles, on the 2nd, was delivered on the 25th instant. The total number of Hongkong plague eases up to the 12th inst. was 1,0(54, and the number of deaths 984.41 words
-
Article28 1896-06-30 10 The British steamer Goodwin which arrived yesterday from Barry, imported a cargo of 5,122 tons coal for Singapore, consigned to Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Company.28 words
-
Article43 1896-06-30 10 Early this morning, atTanjong Pagar, a Kling watchman, in the employ of the Dock Company, was missing. He was addicted to opium, and walked in his sleep, it is believed he has walked into the water, and has been drowned.43 words
-
Article45 1896-06-30 10 At the meeting to be held next Thursday the Municipal Bill will be further considered in Committee. The first reading of a bill to consolidate the law relating to the Protection of Women and Girls is also on the orders of the day.45 words
-
Article44 1896-06-30 10 It is reported that experiments in the culture of coffee, popper, and jute have resulted satisfactorily in the neighbourhood of Saigon. At one place one plantation has 20,000 coffee plants and fi.OOtl pepper vines. The sheep farms, arc also proving successful.44 words
-
Article71 1896-06-30 10 As Mr. Lam*, a surveyor, was driving in a dog-cart along the Kampong Java Road, at about ten o’clock yesterday morning, the horse took fright at a bullock cart, and bolted into the canal close by. Beyond a ducking, Mr. Lane, who was thrown out of the trap,71 words
-
Article98 1896-06-30 10 The writer of “Notes by the Way” in the Japan Gazette says:- 1 wonder if any inquiry is to be made into the grievances alleged or real of which the men on th(* Centurion complain The discontent is very keen, and, in fairness to both officers and men,98 words
-
Article62 1896-06-30 10 CONGRATULATIONS FROM HONGKONG. The following copies of telegrams have been published The Governor of Honykony to Lord Kelvin. Hearty congratulations Jubilee professorship notable aehievments in cause of science especially in regard to Submarine Telegraphy and Navigation.- Robinson.” Lord Kelvin lo His Excellency the Governor. 1 thank you62 words
-
Article162 1896-06-30 10 Information having l>ccn received that cholera exists in the State of Kedah, it is declared by the Governor that the State of Kedah is infected. All vessels arriving at the Ports of the Colony from Kedah will he put in quarantine, and there detained for five days from162 words
-
Article1372 1896-06-30 10 The Singapore Golf team has sailed for Selangor. Good luck go with it. But more particularly, may each of those four gentlemen remember that a large part of the art of golf lies in keeping the head cool and the nerves steady. If our Singapore team wins,1,372 words
-
Article234 1896-06-30 10 John Patrick, third officer J s. s. Darwin, was charged b of two Magistrates, yesterday a with desertion from the jr and absenting himself fron 1 l f the intention of not rH’ same, since the Bth a V jM last. Superintendent Bell aPP prosecute on behalf234 words
-
Article988 1896-06-30 11 ihir Correspondent. 4 lKl l.a MOVEMENTS. Clifford Resident of Mr 1 Mr T. H- Kershaw, Legal a*.Federated Native States vivir* rT T .,J officer appointed under .^liH\ ,,rived at Kuala Lum- lV ‘..veiling. Mr. Clifford -.r Re.-ak ney until 1 uesday, v,i T .'it with t in* Resident988 words
-
Article474 1896-06-30 11 When the Prime Alinister arrives at the reminiscent stage of his existence, his experiences on the Australian goldfields ought to constitute not the least interesting and picturesque chapter of hr* autobiography. Hitherto tie has heert remarkably reticent on the subject. A letter to Air. George Mackny, author «*f474 words
-
CORRESPONDENCE.
-
Article380 1896-06-30 11 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, 1 was much interested in perusing a paragraph in the Straits Times a week or so ago, headed “the efficacy of prayer,” in which a correspondent goes on to say that when prayer was said in the Cathedral of380 words
-
Article403 1896-06-30 11 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, 1 see by a paragraph in the Straits Hod jet of the 9th inst., that the Governor lias sanctioned the erection of a sea-side hospital at Port Dickson, for the treatment of beri-beri. You remark “should the results403 words
-
Article104 1896-06-30 11 THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIME8.” Sir, —A fire took place last night in Rochore Road, and the Fire Brigade were promptly on the spot. But one or two of us, having private lines laid on from the Telephone Office, quite failed to get any intelligible communication. I104 words
-
Article351 1896-06-30 11 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Your correspondent yesterday, alluding to what he was pleased to call the World’s Fair” at Kampong Glam, and to the similarity of foreign-made goods to British manufactures, said that, in his opinion, the Trade Marks Act did not351 words
-
Article260 1896-06-30 11 TO TIIE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.’ Sir, -On the 23rd instant, a letter signed “Lex,” and written in shabby English, appeared in the Straits Times. Many of your readers were surprised to see you giving publication to such stufl in your paper, which is rightly considered260 words
-
-
Article403 1896-06-30 11 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Randjermassin from Penang Gosling. Per s. s. Hoik) 1 Van from Aluar: Air. Boyd. Per s. s. Chow Phya from Klang vja yorts: —Mr. Elcum. Per s. s. Sri Pontianak from Pontianak— Mr. H. Leyzere Vis. Pfer s. s. Austral iiut from Fremantle Messrs.403 words
-
SHIPPING.
-
Article160 1896-06-30 11 Under this heading the following abbrevit ions are used: —str. —steamer; sh. —ship b<|. —barque Brit. —British U. S. United States; Fr. —French Ger. —German; I)ut.— Dutch Job. —Johore Ac., G.c., —General cargo d.p.—deck passengers U. —Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pa gar Wharf T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar160 words
-
Article1033 1896-06-30 11 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Ajax, Dut. str. 1 ,524 tons, ("apt. Robinson 26th June. From Batavia, 24th June. G.c. Mansfield Co. For Amsterdam, 30th. —W. Calypso, Brit. str. .*539 tons, Capt. Lowry, 27th June. From Deli, nth June. G. c., and 14 d. p. W. Mansfield A'1,033 words
-
Article509 1896-06-30 12 Nitnie, port probable date of arrival and name of afjents. Aden, Hongkong, July 17 P. A O. Agamemnon, China, July 12; Mansfield. Barcelona, Manila, July 15 G. Wood. Bayern, Europe, Aug. 20; Behn Meyer. Beilona, Hamburg, June 29; Rautenberg. Blue Cross, Cardiff, July 5 P, Simons. Borneo, Europe,509 words
-
Article665 1896-06-30 12 w Flag I Vessel’s Name. Tons.! Captain From ;Sailei>. Consignees. d Rig I i Jue. 22 Ceres Ger. str. 2262 |Behrens Yokohama May 29 R. Schmidt Co. 22 Bandjermassin Brit. str. 26! j Reese Penang June 20 W. Mansfield it Co. 22 Tetartos Ger str. 1578 Cornelsen Hongkong June665 words
-
Article455 1896-06-30 12 Date. Vessel’s Name. Flag&Riu, Captain Destination i June 22 Cyrus Brit. sh. Simons Batavia 22 Kim Guan Dee sell Naeodali Pulo Siantau 22 Singkep Dut. str. Naeodali Singkep 2.*} C AjK-ar Brit. str. Olifent Hongkong 23 Bengkalis str. Casey Tringganu 23 Hong Leong str. Tripp Penang 23 Amherst str.455 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement825 1896-06-30 12 ORDERS AND ARROWS. When the captain of a ship orders some hands aloft to turl the main royal the men jump to ohev, as a matter of course. A sailor can climb up on a yard without having a shilling ashore or a penny in his pocket. In fact, Jack825 words
-
Advertisement53 1896-06-30 12 0BCH1D8. J. IXA. PEREIRA. Horticulturist and Florist. Collector and Exporter of Orchids. Orders for Bouquet Sprays, <fcc., <fcc.. Carefully and promptly executed. Cheapest House in the Trade NURSERY, OXLEY ROAD. c. Address Orchard Road. Tanglin. ARRIVED: A FRESH SUPPLY OF THE WELL-KNOWN JULIEN’S SUB-MARINE PAINTS. KATZ BROS. 15/7 w. A53 words
-
Advertisement89 1896-06-30 12 jy^ARIE BRTZARD AND BORDEAUX ROGER Rrnndv "1 Curasao Quality. A nisette Maraschino 1 Supdrieure. Liqueurs j Sole A Rents for the Straits, MOINE COMTE A Co. ta th. A s. NOTICE. TIJE undersigned have just received a shipment of the well-known ST THOMAS Bavarian Beer, Munich, which they are prepared89 words
-
Advertisement428 1896-06-30 12 for beautiful III Ayer’s Hair Vim RESTORES Coi* promotes Luxuriant Gro^ Atges* Ke Ps ««> nd r from di druff. t ua best h 1 l8t est dressing th l Wor H M rtwtlv ham. U <«* retain the y omh| d PI*anm<* o{ Ayer’s Hair Vigor. Gold Medals at428 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement616 1896-06-30 13 KATZ BROTH Ella. 0 SINGAPORE. MERCHANTS. STOREKEEPERS, WATCHMAKERS, TAILORS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GENTS’ WEARING APPAREL, WINES AND SPIRITS. FURNITURE, BEDS, AND BEDDING. CYCLES, CUTLERY AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE TRAVELLING TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX SEWING MACHINES. HOSIERY. GENTS’ SHOES AND BOOTS GUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION WATCHES AND CLOCKS MUSICAL616 words
-
Advertisement802 1896-06-30 13 LEA PERRINS OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WBIPPIH of every Bottle of the Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester: Crosse Blackwell. Ltd., London and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. SAUCE. Singapore Agents, JOHN LITTLE CO. DINNEFORD'S THE BEST AKkgDY FOB ACUDTTV802 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement348 1896-06-30 14 JOHN LITTLE Co SINGAPORE. Ltd ELECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT.—Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. Prizes for Athletic meetint We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, <fcc. s, t m348 words
-