The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 October 1900
1900-10-17
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section19 1900-10-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 17TH OCTOBER. igoo. DAILY ISSUE, No. 40 819 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement719 1900-10-17 1 P_ Office. Telegraph St. St Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Sle ame« lor CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG. rKVLON INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN. crVPT MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MAITA, BRINDISI. VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf Continental and American Ports, also for Chin* C o md S719 words
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Advertisement730 1900-10-17 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. I OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong. Shano- For Marseilles and hai Ac Japan Ports. London. Ching Wo Oct. 14 Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester Continental ports, New York, Boston, Philadel- phia and Baltimore, flee. for freight and other particulars apply to THE BORNEO730 words
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Advertisement609 1900-10-17 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PARB.TVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I'ndir Contract with thi Nith islands India Gomrkkikt. Agents atSincaporb. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., a-3 Collver Quav Thi undirmintionbd datbs arb onlt approximate. From Expected Will be despatched tor Van Imhofl Batavia via B'ton Oct. 15 Billiton, Ftatavia, Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya Macassar Uongeaja, Menado,609 words
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Advertisement769 1900-10-17 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL fio.wo.oco RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve 10,000,000 7 Silver Reserve S aiooo.ooo i $I2 OO OO RKSERVK LIABILITY OF > PROPRIETORS „j #10,000,000 COUBT OV DIBECTOBJ. N. A Sibbs, Ekj.- Chaibmam. R. Snewan, Esq.— Dkputt Cnaibman. E. Gobtz, Bs<j. Hon. R. M. Gbat.769 words
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Advertisement556 1900-10-17 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC, THE only remedy at present known as an UfPAIAJMUI and PERMANENT CUKr Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and Ulceration"' of the Bowels. RECOMMENDED M SOME o, th. CHIEKSPECIALISIS'.k rH MKDICAL PROKK^ir.*. Sold Retail by all Chem.sts anrl Wholeu/e by PROfBSSJON THE PETER SYS COMPANY Nov 16 PIUITO556 words
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Advertisement800 1900-10-17 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY O CCI S£f TAL AND ORIENTAL W STEAMSHIP COMPANY T oy o kisen'kaisha (OBIIITTALS.S.CO.) mmiA "iaaoVsu»' Aw iw P^i •Ri, V" S u n|( 3f<l N KT 2SfSi on Piyment of u m sstr^s Special rates (F« iss on Yokohama to San Francisco. .bom fv, Nipt800 words
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Article, Illustration812 1900-10-17 2 The Singapore Free Press. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1900. Here »hall the Tre« the People 1 right muntan I'nawrd br infiiien.-f and unbnbed by »ain; Hi-rr pitr.of Truth her ploriout prerrpf draw. J "~H to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. AT last the excitement of the General Election of 1900 is over812 words
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Article486 1900-10-17 2 Capt. Stayner, of the ist Gloucestershire Regiment, has died at Colombo of enteric fever, contracted in South Africa. By the outward bound French mail steamer Tonkin on Monday afternoon Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan returned to Singapore from his six months' tour in Europe including a visit to the Paris Exhibition486 words
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Article39 1900-10-17 2 An extraordinary General Meeting ot the above Company was held at noon today, to pass a resolution to alter the articles of MMCUCioa to permit ofl the shares being sub divided. The resolution was duly passed39 words
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Article51 1900-10-17 2 The paddle steamers Hatlar irANajader are shortly due here from Port Said for bunkering purposes. The bcrandan after completing her repairs at Keppel Harbour went to Tanjong Pagar yesterday when she is loading for Pulo Sambo. T he British steamer Sicilian, conveying Russian trf-jps, sailed for Vladivostock last51 words
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Article199 1900-10-17 2 A Cierman, riding in a nki->ha through about 10 p.m. last night, had his h^t Aiiother European also lost his hat in the same place This time the thief, bemg < aught and arrest* d, had passed ibc hat on to an accomplice, who made off with it199 words
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Article268 1900-10-17 2 Anti-Foreign Movement A i Fai>han. Canton, October 8. Fatshan has been posted with antiforeign placards and great excitement reigns. A plot has been discovered having for its object the destruction of the mission premises of the London Missionary Society and the Wesleyan Missionary Society. Soldiers were immediately268 words
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Article773 1900-10-17 2 The special committees that have been examining the estimates for 1901 reported to Counci 1 yesterday. Among the major points arc— Sinoaporb. The committee recommend the strengthening of the Survey Oept., Singapore, as soon as possible. Three of the Unofficial Members are of opinion that the773 words
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Article32 1900-10-17 2 The following weights have bern posted for the Autumn Handicap, to be run on Tuesday next Residue 10.8 Ante <j.B Firestick 9.8 The Deemster 9.3 Gaylass g.o Orpheus 8.12.32 words
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Article67 1900-10-17 2 The Trustee> of the Port of Bombay, at their last meeting held Sept. 27, considered tenders received for their 4 per cent, loan of R124 lakhs. Tenders were received for a total of 1*38,07,000. Tenders over R97.2.0 were accepted in full, and the balance was67 words
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Article157 1900-10-17 2 A home paptr says A record will be ehtabhshed by the Dewar family if— as is not improbable— the three brothers who are to stand for Parliament at the forthcoming election are returned. Mr Arthur Uewar already represents South Edinburgh, where he beat the late General Wauchope157 words
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Article94 1900-10-17 2 Mrs. Laurie, wile of Lieut.-General Laurie M.P., (who has just been re-elected) has re' ceived a letter from Lieut.-Colonel Gawne" commanding the 2nd King's Own Roval Lancaster Regiment, dated August 16th saying that the hve bales of warm clothing sent out 111 February had just arrived, and had been distributed94 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article23 1900-10-17 2 'Special to Singapore Free Press. j Hongkong, Oct. 16th, 3.35 p.m. The French troops arrived at Paoting-fu on the 13th.23 words
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Article15 1900-10-17 2 Shanghai, Oct. i6th, 8.0 p.m Count von Walders.ee is proceeding to Peking.15 words
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Article43 1900-10-17 2 Prince Tuan Still in Power. Since the arrival of the court at Hsian. fu, reactionary edicts removing high officials have been issued, showing that Princr Tuan still holds the seals of office, and that he is not despairing of success.43 words
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Article25 1900-10-17 2 Yuansbikai Directs His Troops Ajainst Them. 13,000 Boxers are returning to Shantung, utterly defeated outside Tungrhao by Nei f a general under Yuanshikai.25 words
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Article22 1900-10-17 2 Kang-yi is reported to be seriously ill YUNG-LU THE EMPRESS'S ADVISER. Yung-lu has been ordered to join the Empress Dowager.22 words
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Article25 1900-10-17 2 Paoting-fu was almost deserted, all the Government and private treasures having been removed and sent to Honan, owing to the long notice given.25 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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Article24 1900-10-17 2 An official telegram says that Oeneral French has left Machadodorp, moving towards Heidelberg to clear the country. Successful Action by Mahon.24 words
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Article47 1900-10-17 2 General Mahon, commanding the Mounted Infantry, engaged the enemy successfully, but Capt. Taylor, M Battery, R. H. A Lieutenants Wylam and Jones of the Bth Hussars, and eight men were killed. Three officers and men were wounded. French Occupies Carolina. Genera) French has occupied Caroliaa.47 words
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Article42 1900-10-17 2 Note by Mr. Delcasse. A Note from M. Delcasse' covers rn«ch the same ground as the German Ncte, but proposes various specific measures, includ. ing the establishment of permanent posts to keep open the route from Peking to tha42 words
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Article16 1900-10-17 2 Ihe Powers generally have assented to the Note, with varying reservations.16 words
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Article40 1900-10-17 2 Practically Completed. The elections except those for the Orkney Islands have been concluded. The result is there have been returned 333 Conservatives. 68 Unionists. 185 Liberals and Labour Candidates--83 Nationalists. The Government have a majority of 13340 words
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Article18 1900-10-17 2 Urd Alvestone, formerly Sir Richarej Webster, has been appointed Lord Chief Justice of England.18 words
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Article19 1900-10-17 2 Queen Wilhelmina has been betrothed to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. London, October i 7 th, igoo.19 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement101 1900-10-17 2 McAlister Co. Champagnes G. H. MUMM Co,'s EXTRA DRY PERINET FILS DRY VERZENAY Clarets ST. JULIEN.JAND MEDOC Sherries SANDEMAN Co.'s VERY PALE DRY PALE DRY NUTTY AND FINE OLD BROWN BOGLER Co.'s FINE OLD DRY AMONTILLADO C. DEL PINO Co. s I JEREZ SECO Madeira SANDEMAN Co.'s Ports. SANDEMAN Co.'s101 words
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Advertisement515 1900-10-17 2 John Little Co., Ltd.! WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS. AUTUMN MEETING RACE DINNERS m m POMMERY GRENO'S EXTRA SEC. Cockburn and Campbell's Vino de Pasto Sherry John Little Co.'s Fino Sherry White-Seal Deinhard's Liebfraumilch do Hockheim C. Meyniac's Burgundys and Clarets Mosley's Old Tawny Port do Choice Old White Port Vermouth, Brandies,515 words
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Advertisement217 1900-10-17 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. OEO.UIRED by married couple, board and residence m private family. Particulars to Z., c/o Singapore Frte Press. Oct 17 uc. BOARD ft LODGING. AT Ksther I .odjre.' 11 Wilkie Road. Terms moderate. Oct. 17 wmi i.it Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. SOLF AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE FAST FOR TH! Yost217 words
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Advertisement31 1900-10-17 2 All letters connected with business (advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, &c.) should be addressed to The Manager, "Singapore Free Press." Communications on literary matters should be addressed to The Editor Singapore Free Press."31 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous61 1900-10-17 2 The Week. Wednesday, 17th High Water:— 5.3a a., 4.57 p Leg.sUtive Council, 3.30 p P Land Sales, a.30 p. P# "?9 k ey. Ksplanade. S.V.R. Physical Drill, 5 5 p o.v.rt. at s.v.R. Ump practice, t^c p. Thursday, 18th:— Ph.lharmonic Orchestra, 8.30 p P Friday, i 9 th SV A^M61 words
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Article4490 1900-10-17 3 Tuesday, Oct. i6th, iyoo. Pkksiv r a E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenharo, k.c.m.0.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (Walter Ejrcrton The Hon'ble the Acting Resident Councillor of Malacca (B. M. Merewetker.) the Resident Councillor of Penang (C. W. Sneyd Kynnersley, c.M.0.) the Attorney-General4,490 words
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Article69 1900-10-17 3 The dehcit on the service of iSgb amounted to fl. 18,463,556. Owin^j to t^e present prices of tin and coffee, 1900 is expected to close with a balance to the good. The Estimates for 1901 show: Revenue in Holland ft. 28,693,434 do. in India H. 121,242,500 Total69 words
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85 1900-10-17 3 The Fairdeld Shipbuilding and Engineering ompany (Limited) have contracted with Messrs. A. R. Brown, McFarlane, 8c Co. (Limited), oi Glasgow, for a lar«c steamer (or the ,Nippon Yusen Kaisha Company, of japan. Particulars of the two steamers which are being built by the Norddeutscher Lloyd,85 words
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Article164 1900-10-17 3 An amusing case was heard re.ly at the Marine Police Court of Glasg says the Scotsman. Three Indian sailorsrned Manual Salvador, Peter Josef, annary Spier were charged with assaultißhu Loo, baker and cook of the steamer ma, at present in Glasgow harbour. inspired that a student164 words
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Article37 1900-10-17 3 The officers killed in General Fre, operations near Heidelberg are f Herbert Wodehouse Taylor, R.H.A., had just lately joined M Battery L Phillip Astell Temple Jones, and 2nd L Frederick Herbert Wylam, Bth (Ki Rojal hish) Hussars.37 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement480 1900-10-17 3 Lin AND VIGOUR FOR THE HAld The only article which really possesses nutril virtues lor stimulating, and restoring the ha! Rowland's Macassar Oil. It removes s«J harshness, dryness, prevents the hair being inji by illness, and should always be used forchildr hair; no other article imparts such a beautiful 1480 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous323 1900-10-17 3 EXCHANGE. (CORRECTEU UP TO October I 7; J On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/I^, demand 2 l l vr, j Private credits 3 m/s 2/1 J > documents 3 m/s 2/1 i i cred'ts 6 m/s 2 France, demand 265 Germany, demand 215 1 India, T. T 15^ Hongkong, demand323 words
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Miscellaneous1073 1900-10-17 3 SHARE LIST, OCTOBER i 7 th, ,000. Bank of China and japan Itd C Paid Up. Shar.s Pmd Dr> Nom '^-{X: 3,000,000 4t4i33 ,00,***** Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 4 '."o.ooof* "i** S.'S! f•' Bersawah Gold Mine Co. *c 2O C4 1.410" unissued Clear Water Da.ry Farm Ltd. S£ ■"•0001,073 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement953 1900-10-17 4 WANTED PALANQUIN and Deli pony, and harness— turnout complete. Send particulars to 0.M.. c/o F rtt Prtss. Oct. 16 »3-«o BOARD and I-odgmg, commodious house, airy rooms. Terms moderate. Apply to G.M.8., c/o Frtt Prtss. Oct 15 t ».'i BOARD ft LODGING TWO Rooms for two Gentlemen with private Family,953 words
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Advertisement1010 1900-10-17 4 TO LET 17 ROM Nov. Ist, Irwell Bank House, Grange 1 Road, at present occupied by Mr. H. Muhlinghaus. Apply to WEE KAY POH, 8-5 Changs Alley. Aug. 8 u.c TO LET |<THE Grove" Tanjong Katong. For parti- culars. Apply to MEYER BROS. OFFICE TO BE LET. That very commodious1,010 words
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Advertisement386 1900-10-17 4 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. EMINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, BRIDGE AND SHIPBUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SINGAPORE. Afl^Bfcfr*»«_ O r I XT' A !\/fl \7tp C2 C tT' I C SO I. l*. \GENTS t(jU Tjlie Improved Portable Steam Engines Estimates s ivenfor^igh«i"e By Ruston, Proctor Co., Ltd., England Buildin s386 words
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Advertisement188 1900-10-17 4 v j PRESERVE YOUR TEETH and teach the Children to do so, by using lefILYERT'S 3 CARBOLIC '^sff CARBOLIC! TOOTH JaSEßat TOOTH MM«B«MVB% HAVE THE LARGEBT J POWDER .Sf.T.fi. PASTE •<«., 1 -*m», C T,n» 6<L,...nd.eP.t k AVOIO IMITATIONS. WHICH ARC NVJMCMOUS AND UNRELIABLE. P. C. CALYERT Co., MANCHESTER. ?i188 words
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Advertisement275 1900-10-17 4 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN RACE MEETING. Tuesday, Bjnd, Thursday, 2sth t and Saturday, jyth October Tickets of admission to the Grand Stand can now be had of M.ssrs. John Little Co., Ltd. Daily Ticket $2 Season Ss l-adits Ticket, /•>,« on application to the Secretary by Members of the Club.275 words
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Advertisement773 1900-10-17 4 I Passengers lor Straits, China ft Japan. Per P. Ac O. Coromandel and Britannia due I Oct. 21.— Miss Powell, Miss Oliver, Miss Kacott. Mrs. Danby, Misses Marshall (two), Mr. and Mrs. James Scott and two children, Mis. A. Campbell, Mrs. J Stewart, Mr. A.Moore, Mr. T. J. Vaughan, Mr.773 words
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Advertisement776 1900-10-17 4 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NoTICB UKDIR StCTIOW 3 OK Th« SINGAPORB amd Kranji Railway Okdinanci 1900. VTOTICE is hereby given that there have been I JN this day deposited in the Office of the Sur-veyor-General, Straits Settlements, at Sii»r»pore Plan and Section upon a scale ot two chains to an I inch776 words
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