The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 August 1900

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  • 20 1 THE Singapore Free Press ANT MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 3 ist AUGUST, Jl9OO. DAILY ISSUE, No. 39 6<
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 777 1 J* n Office. Telegraph St. ILJJ Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN. PENANG, CFYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco
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    • 752 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIM TED. OUTWARD. HOVIKWARD. For Honukono Shanu- For N'i arsbillks and hai 8c J»pan Ports. London. Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester continental ports. New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Haltim re. Sec. fjr freight and other particulars to THE BORNEO COMPANY, UMITBU, Agents. Feb
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    • 622 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PARtTVAART MAATSC HAPPIJ. UNDBft CONTRACT WIT« THE NETHERLANDS India GOTIKMMBIi r. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, latr I DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collybr Quav The undbrmbntionkd dates ark onlt approiimatb. Fron> K*pectea Will be deapatcned lor M.Vajirunhis Padan« viaP.,ns Aug. 29 Pe-an*. Saban*. 01-hleh, West Coast, Sumatra Puns vi«
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    • 710 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1 10 ooq o^, RESEKVK FUND ImtoS RBSERVB LIABILITY OP V <11 >o'«*0 PROPRIETORS j ..510,000,000 COUBT OP DIBBCTORB. N. A Sibbb, K»q.— Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Deputy Chaibman. R. M. G«at, E«,. H. W. Sladb. Esq. E. Goetz, B«j. U. M M
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    • 1098 1 PETER SYS 7 WON^ERFUITsPECIFir" THE only remedy at present known as an INKAUUi 8,.r. and PERMAVKV I Sprue. Dy Sen ery Diarrhea Hemarrhageand^^,,'" RECOMMENDED bt SOME okthi CHIFI^SPFCIAf i?V«!THE PEfER SYS COMPANY Nov IJ 110 1 0 15 Sol. MmHm^ 9 Old Cm« brß.'.r, Sh.koh*, i/'i.iooo NEW ZEALAND I INSURANCE
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  • 15 2 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH At 7 Grange-road, on the 28th inst.. Auku) Sulhorm, a^edlu. Ucrply regretted.
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  • 1440 2 The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 190 0. To DAV. twenty years a^;o. on the 31^1 August, Ih8), WILHEI.MINA HKI.F.NA I'AUI.INE Maria was Lo n heirt-ss lo the late King William 111 ol the Netherlands «-,d his second Hifr EMMA, ('auglit^r of Prince George Victor of Waldeck. Cjac-n WilH
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  • 229 2 AH the Mohanwdan houses along Arab Street, Beach Koul, North Bridge Road, J.<lan B> sar, laUn Sultan, Weld Road and Be ncoolen Sin el and every Mohamrdan otrict, were decorated and illuminated last night in honour of the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abr^ul Hamid's accession
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  • SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
    • 33 2 LI-HUNG-CHANG'S NEGOTIATION PROPOSAL. 'Special to Stngmport Frit Press.) Hongkong, Aug. 30th 4.38 p.m. Lihungchang memorializes the Throne that Prince Ching, Yung-lu, Liukunyi and Chanchitung be appointed to negotiate for peace.
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    • 31 2 Killed While Under Official Protection. Shanghai, Aug. 30th 10.49 pro It is reported that Yuhsien, Governor of Shansi, has murdered thirty refugee missionaries in the Yamen at Taiyuan-fu.
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    • 33 2 A British Compliment. 600 French Marines, one mountain battery, and 160 Annamites landed here today and were played to the French Concession by the bagpipes of the Be'.ucht Regimen*.
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    • 40 2 CHANG-CHI-TUNG'S REACTIONARY POLICY. The Prescribed Reformers. Endeavours to Cause Arrests at Shanghai. Chanchitung is sending deputies to Shanghai, to endeavour to anest the Reformers mentioned in the lists seized at Hankow, after Um discovery of the so called rebellion. a—a
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    • 127 2 The British steamers Brtnkman and Amara, of London, passed through the harbour from West to East at 4 20 p.m. ye>tetdny Ihe Duke of Portland, No 22, called h'Tf on her return from Hongkong to-day, hhe is bound for Calcutta. The Russian transp rt Emperor Nicholas arrived from O
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    • 102 2 The s.S. Glengyle, which left Portsmouth about July 30 h, arrived early this morning, ant) proceeded at once to the wharf to distharge cargo. amo ni j which is the ironwork of the new jrffrio' targe s which are to b- constructed at Halestirr Range. The
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    • 241 2 Army v. Volunteers. Voluntiiks Win by Two Goals to Nil. A really interesting and well contested fo»t»i«ll match was playrd on the Recreation ground between t-ams representing the A, my and the Volunteers last eve- n n*, wh^-n the supporters of the respective elevrns turned up in large
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  • 126 2 THE CHINAMAN OF THE SOUTH ON HIS "CRISIS." u.lt^m, Uad.,, (July rtTfii uJJTtT nl" W K>' Aiuilalian sen' him toof Ri cj-eek Chineeman no sen' missionly to AuitlaS* What you say me K o up Chin,, me rallee S*' lot Chmeeman, »ay. Au,tlalia lot saval- l»ii kn.w,ll y bad.bealeeChm.man. Uow
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • 20 2 THE FIGHTING NEAR BELFAST. Buller's Casualties at Berjendal Bullers casualties at Bergendal were fourteen killed and 64 wounded.
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    • 18 2 Bressi Imprisoned for Life. The murderer of King Humbert has beet sentenced to perpetual imprisonment
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    • 21 2 Three Fatal Cases. Several cases of plague have occurred at Glasgow, where there have t>*» n three deaths.
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    • 32 2 The Demands on China. Mr. Brodrick, speaking at Bromley, said that what was required from China wis an indemnity and a guarantee of the preservation of our trade.
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    • 27 2 Its Chief Tasks. A young and vigorous parliament," he said, was required to deal with the settlement in South Africa, and with Army Reform.
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    • 31 2 U. S. Trocps In Occupation. It has been announced at Washington that 5,000 American troops will w.nter ir China, as a precaution against any failure in peace negotiations.
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    • 38 2 The total casualties in Africa to the 25th in-t exclusive of the men in hospitals, wa^ 40,561 [of whom over a third have returned to military duty,— a point alwav carefully omitted Wy Reuter.] (Later)
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    • 15 2 BRITISH PRISONERS RELEASED. All the prisoners at Nooitgedacht have been released, amidst rejoicing.
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    • 7 2 Lord Roberts is at Watervalboven.
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    • 12 2 Mr. Kruger and the Transvaal officials are now at Delspruit.
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    • 30 2 POLITICAL MANOEUVRES. Russu Whitewashes the Empiess. Russia has informed America that the Empress Dowager is willing to guarantee tin- security of trade and to prevent the recurrence of disorders.
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    • 27 2 "Would Obligingly Clear Out." Am-rica thereupon intimpted that it iras willing to withdraw from Peking and p?rmit the Imperials to return.
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    • 23 2 AMERICA LIHUNGCHANG' S TOOL. An American Note to the Powers strongly favours the accepting of Lihungchang a> a plenipotentiary to negotiate for peacr
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    • 20 2 Ranji'sinbji's Record. KanjitMnhji has scored twelve centunrs this season, which is a record. London, August j rs t, ryot.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 482 2 11 John Little j I CO., LTD. mt »l i'l CHAMPAGNES. I I' Pommcry and Greno's I Gcislcr Co.'s J/ j Max. Sutaine ml Moct and Chandon I X SCOTCH M WHISKIES 1 Andrew Usher's Special Reserve Andrew Usher's 4 f Grand Old Highland J 1 John De war's Extra
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    • 855 2 TO LET <( XHB Grove" Taniong Katong. For parti•l culars Apply to MEYER BROS. July »S uc. TO LET NO. 30-A Raffles Place lately occupied by Ann Keat and Co. For particulars apply to MEYER BROTHERS. July 3 u c. TO LET 17 ROM Nov. ist, lrwell Bank House, Grange
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    • 916 2 AH letters connected with business (advertisements, subscriptions, accoun s, Ac.) should be addressed to The Manager, "Singapore Free Press." i Communications on literary matters should be addressed to The Editor, 44 Singapore Free Press." TO LEND. <£ft C\f}C\ On house property for 3 years q>KJ,\JKJKJ m al 8%. Aiply VV.
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    • 212 2 TO DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS Sun Insurance Office, London. ESTABLISHtD 1710. Vf ESSRS. Shragkk Br.s. have been appointed ivi to the Agency of the ab ve mentioned Society in s ccessio 1 to Messrs. Grunb- r^ Bros. in liquidation. They are prepared to issue policies for fire insurance at the current rites
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 160 2 The Week. Friday, jt 1 High Water":— 1.26 a., 1.34 p. 20th Mirthday of tl.e Queen of the Netherlands Dutch Consul s Reception. Raffles Hotel. 5 p. S.V.A. Squad Ac Maxim Drill. 5.1c p S.V.R., A B Co. drill. 5.15 p. Tanglm Club Band s.s. Rhein, 9 p. Saturday, it
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  • Correspondence.
    • 87 3 To mi Fdi tou. DEAR StR, Referring to the above complaint which appeared in your valuable paper some time ago, I beg to inform you that a plan of a compound shop house has been submitted for the Commissioners approval for building the same. As it
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    • 268 3 < HUMossiip and Prizb Distribution. There was a considerable gathering of members and their friends at Dhoby Ghaut yesterday afternoon to see the final of the Championship between Mrs Lovell and Mrs Waddell, and to witness the prize distribution by the hon'ble Walter Egerton, in the
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  • 878 3 ArriAL to Patriotism ahd Faith. The Berlin correspondent of the Ckromclt sends the tejtt oi a remarkable sermon preached by the Kaiser on board the HohtniolUrn one Sunday, »-en the Imperial yacht Hontntoiltrn lay before Heligoland. The Kaiser took as his text Exodus xvn., 11 And it
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  • 592 3 QuBBN WILHBLMINA RUSRBS THB DUTCH (-ISH ING KIBBT. Julian Ralph, the w. 11 known special correspondent of the Daily Mail has a charming article (Aug. 6th) on Queen Wilhelmina's visit to the Dutch fishing fleet. We quote these passages Amsterdam, Friday, Aug. s.— There
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  • 800 3 In view of Mr. Broadrick's broad hint at the need of a young and vigorous P^r liament to dea' mkk iapendsag Imperial im s, the idea* ol Mr. T. P. O'C nnor, biflMeN an observant politic an, are w /rth reading Some people still profess
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  • 1404 3 THE SECRET PATRON ESS OF THE ANTI- FOREIGN CRUSADE AND HER IMPERIAL VICTIMS. YEHONALA— THE DOWAGER EMPRESS. THE MISTRESS OF THREE EMPERORS (Sixth Special Articlt.) VI. During the Reform Crisis. There was still another cup of bitterness for Kuang Hsu. Within the walls ol Yuen Ming Yuan, he heard nothing
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  • 110 3 Qentlemsn, to solace their wearied minds by nonest pastime*, pU>e at che&se, the as ronomer's tame, and ttie philosopher's game, which whe tes ti.yr wittes, recreates theyr iniods, aod hurts no body io the me-n season." All communications -hculd be addressed to ths Chess Editor, Singapore tree
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  • 120 3  -  J.Dibrusry White to play and mate m'lwo moves. Dr. Johann Dobru-ky, b<rn August. 185^, at Skuiscli, r.e-r C»rucJ,.jrn, in B hrrnia studied first theology, ihrn uhilo-ophy and finally read for the law, N 1 (,w n barnsiei i.. Prague He lrarnt che^s in 11-71. m »hch >ear
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  • 118 3 Played in the International Tojrnament at Munich Qoasa'l Pawn Opimimo. White— A H- pnn. Black -J B'rfer. «p Q4 P fj4 ISO -Oi Kxß 2 K.KH3 Ki Kli3 i6PxrO OBj 1 P K^ P K 17 R Kb Q Oi 4B g< HKi 18 i< B 9Bj
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  • 455 3 Jhe New Y rlt S'afe Out Allocation met rrc -'Ivat Marrajr lak, I honsand Rand*. Mar. thai Ml ih- L hi i nttr.c .in among the leading pU\ei*. aid again won ihe Slate championship. It is uid (hat Mr I^sker will now devote hims*lf to maihrwiatics. He has
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  • 758 3 To be tired is nothing. The bodily powers are more or less exhausted for the lime beirv. No harm is done. The sources of strength are not impaired. Food and rest will set things to rights. We srull sleep all the better for having come h
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  • 75 3 (Corrected up to August 31) On London. Bank 4 ra/s 2'o{^ demand 2 ui Private credits 3 m/s 2 l*>\% documents 3 m/s 2/1 credits 6 m/s l fi France, demand 257 Germany, demand 208^ India, T. T 153 Hongkong, demand par. Yokohama, demand.. 2h pm Java, demand 122
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  • 275 3 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Ajer.cy. Nominal. C .0.0 *f 4 "«-S«4 3,'sS Jl Bersawah Gold Mine Co. H aver^ *> 6 unissued Uear Water Dairy harm Ltd. J!^? Ju > er^J I^°™» «7. 5 00 .7,500 fc Fraser and Neave Ltd. $Oo Buyers iS<oo 'S« »i
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  • 111 3 (August 31.) $70 5 Uambier m? do. Cube No. 1 ,7^7. Pepper, Black (ordmary S-porei" do. White, (Fair L/\V-s* Nutmegs 110s to the Ib.) 6a do. (3os to the 1b) o-' Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) Über.an Coffee Tapioca, small pearl (Fair qua/i'ty) 6 do. do flake (do. do.) 6
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 147 3 Good Medicine for Children. If you have a baby in the house you will wish to know the best way to check any unusual looseness of the bowe's, or dMrr oea, common to sm.ill children. O P. M. Holldty, -f Deming. lnd.. wlio has an eleven m>n liV old child,
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    • 222 3 A Helpless Cripple! N Bengert of Norborne, says For nineteen months I lay a helpless cupple from Rheumatism. The weight of my body was reduced from 170 lbs. to 130 lbs., a proof of ihe terrible pain 1 had to endure. During all this time, I sought a cure, but
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    • 263 3 OCtAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. AND NEOE^LANDSCHE STOOM. VAAKT MAATSCHAPPIJ OCBAAN. The Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China, and )rpan, and from Japan homewards for London ■very ten days. The Company's steamers on the Java Line art despatched irom Amsterdam and Liverpool every fortnight for the
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 253 3 MAILS CLOSE I O-MORHOW. Por IV, Al Penang ftc Colombo Kanagaua Maru 10 AM 1 ringganu, Aic. AfaH Vajiravudk u44 Btrykuk Hang* k 11 am !)|.4mbie Hun. Let 11 am Penang Ac Colombo Ba-ca n am I Pm Smg 1 pm B<tuP.that Sultana 2 pm Muar ac Mala«i Sultan 2
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    • 194 3 VEb^H. L.S IN PORT. Mer.-o f -W., .nd Too. Co^7J^~ Am .,d t m For wk o ?s".. Btafrar aii^ i iiyj as"-* s Cier. g.b., 196 l)ahnh. 4 rdf f2.'£i Hu «T l, a N SSS? Au K 2> .n.jkonu P.fttO. London.^, Go«lfab« Bnt. nw f ac ,b a
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    • 241 3 The Standard Time Balls. A Time Ball at Port Canning and one at P u la» Bran, fall, each day at r. M S,n gk por e mM (Gre*nw,ch mean fme f3 hr,., 4 mm. 35 wc..)b«inK •bmbm ...1. minutes previously. To-day Fort Canning and Pulau Brani both id c
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 41 4 McAlister Co. AGENTS FOR SANDEMAN Co.'s Ports Ports Ports. SANDEMAN Co.'s Madeira Madeira Madeira. SANDEMAN, BUCK Co. s Sherries Sherries Sherries. G. H. MUMM Co, s Champagne Champagne Champagne SUB AGENTS FOR Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer McAlister Co. 16.11
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    • 1126 4 SHERIFF'S SALE IN THE CAUSE OF Kama Aha Mob am bo Sultan Plaintiff. versus IHadjbb Hassim Defendant. THE undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction at his sale-room No. 13. Kaffirs Place on Monday, 3rd September, /goo, at 1/ a.m One large Emerald weighing 58 carats. Tiims Cash.
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    • 299 4 John Little CO., LTD. HIGHLAND CREAM THIS EVAPORAIED CREAM IS UNSWEETENED AND SIMPLY COW'S MILK of the best quality REDUCED TO A CREAMY CONSISTENCE BY Evaporating in Vacuo and THOROUGHLY STERILIZED. John Little CO., LTD. Aug. 22 John Little CO. LTD. Physical Exercisers The No. 5 Improved Gold Medal EXERCISER
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    • 507 4 Riley Hargreaves &Co., Smoothness of running, absence of stretch, great strength, and extreme durability combine^to^make THE GANDY BEi-T an ideal transmitter of Power. 31 i'KIZES I AWARDED. m z^~ lr^ «^^k^^ A. v ij^^ rfC'^Oi j Sole Agents Riley Hargreaves&Co., LIMITED, ENGINEERS, SINGAPORE. California Wines BIG TREE BRAND Samples ;\*i£§3k.
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    • 1126 4 VESSELS EXPECTED Giving port ot departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agent*. Min-ok-War Buoiind, Fr. cruis., due Au t. Bussard, Ger. cruis., Kiel, Sept. 5 Cirlo Almrto, Ital. Genoa, Aug. C"M*ssfcLOur-L»u»*T, Fr.cruis., Cherbourg, Aug. CoauiTTß, H.M.S. t.b.d., Chatham, due Aug. Ctonbt, H.M.S. t.b.d., Chatham, due Aug.
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    • 726 4 Passenger Tourist Agency For Penang, Marseilles and London THE s s. CAZENGO is due on Tuesday morning the 28th inst., and will leave for Penang and Europe on September ist This vessel is one of a line of mail steamers running between South Africa and England. She has been to
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