The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 January 1901

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 2 8™ JANUARY, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 409a
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      718 1 Po Office. Telegraph St. OS Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Throug' Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for Chint Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD
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      685 1 C H rl^ T J?M J£ AL STEA M NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. hai Jai-aw Ports. London. s.s. Teenkai due Jan. 27 for freight and other particulars apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Feb II Agents. BRITISH INDIA STelm^Ta^a". TION CO., LIMITED. TO HENANG. RANGOON CALCUTTA TO MANILA, DIRECT.
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      503 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAART MAATSCHAPPIT v.Bylandt Baf/v^via Wi U t, Uc.p.un.d ,o"' M Va.imnh p Billlton J an 23 Polo Billiton. BaUvia DeCarpen,,er Batavia Jan 28 Batavia, Sam.ran,, Sourabaya, Bali, Ampenan 3 I Van d. I.yn Bulongan via ports I^n 24 DrtVSZt D nß ila Soemalata, Menado, Gorontalo Feb. I -Sw,erdccroon
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      644 1 HE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers. &c. T*HIS Company executes SI ip and Marine Undine Repairs of all descriptions, m the most efficient manner, under the superintendence of x; ■ricnesd European Shipwright] »nd Engineers. Graving Docks up to 500 feet m lenjjth and
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      650 1 H° f i° I «J r r ;S« AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital RESERVE PUND— 1i0.500.000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 oilver Reserve S 2 000 000 C*'2,ooo,c»o RESERVE LIABILITY OF 1 3 PROPRIETORS _J ti0.000,000 COUET Or DIBBCTORS. N. A SIIU, E»q.-CHAIRMAI. K. bHiwAN, Bsq.— OspuTv Chaikman. mow E Go
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      421 1 ROY £Voi NSURANCE COMPANY FIRE Li FE THE I^KT%J;Sftferfi? THE WURLL). Mar,, B^STEADftCo.-A K ent 8 cantonlin^urance office, LIMITED, HONGKONG. Capital Subscribed a r,*, Marin «o R r^ kS at CuneJt 'BSE _______SP_USTEAD Co.-Agents X HE LONDON AND^LANCA~ ca S p7tJ?, c FIRE 'nsußance co". BOUSTEAD CHINA TRADERS INSURANTS' COMPANY,
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      400 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL <-> STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND *pOYO RISEN KAISHA (ORIENTAL S.S. CO.) VIA NLANDSKAOF |APAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage T.ckets granted to Kngland France, and Germany by all trans-Atlan ?c fne Unued States or Canada. H Rates may be obtained on application. r "cuuiainea, Denver
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • Article
      BIRTH.
      22 2 At Nesting, Amoy, on the loth inbtan, the wit« of H. P. Kink is, of the Anglo-diine->e College of a daughter.
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    • Obituary
      DEATH.
      20 2 Bill.— At 17 Wentworth AwmiMi Nt* Bngl ion, Cheshire, Edward H»rrisos Bbil, ajfei 26, late of Tanjontf Pagar, Singapore
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  • Article, Illustration
    The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1901.
    1471 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1901. I.- I It is signticant to notice that even br fore the close of the year a very definit health By the mail ot the 28th COM this Contrary to the ott-: ;pcated -t.it'-rn^r.t mat nci .U4jc3ij n«i«) ucciuea to t.ispnng holiday
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    THE KAISER'S BIRTHDAY.
    764 2 RSCWTIM sr the Tkutonia Club. Yesterday, at 1 1 a m., a large gathering of German residents assembled at the Teutonia Club, to attend a reception given by Mr. H. Eschke, Imperial German Consul, m honour of the birthday of H I. M. the Emperor or Germany
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    SEPOY LINES GOLF CLUB.
    73 2 SEPOY LINES GOLF CLU B. MoMTHH MfcDAi HaMDII \i Major Lewis Jones |fl 14 Mr. Justice Leach \fi 50 10 S6 Dr. Middleton ,1 51 16 86 H.C. Sells 48 49 «> 88 H. I). Jont, 50 vj I Q5 Capt. Winter 57 51 8 100 Dr. M. Robertson Sy
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    THE MUNICIPAL VACANCY.
    40 2 Mr. W. Nanson, proposed by Mr. Scab Liang Seah and seconded by Syed Mo hamed Alsagoll, is the only nominee for the vacancy m the Rochore Ward on the Municipal Commission caused by Mr Maclaren s resignation.
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    CHOLERA.
    29 2 I \> to and inclusive ol J4HI Jan., there were 303 cases, 272 deaths. On 25th Jan.. one case of a male Chinese, residence unknown, was discovered after death.
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    PENANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
    81 2 The annual general meeting of the Chamber of Cummen.e elected thr following officers Chairman, Mr. \V. A. Greig Deputy Chairman, Mr. A. Durler Committee, Messrs. W. Scott Coutts, G. T. How, F. O. Hallifax, H Hilton, and A K. Buttery. A very hearty vote of thanks
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    34 2 German ships m the harbour yesterday Hew masthead flags m honour of the birthday of the Emperor of Germany, but owing to the death of Queen Victoria, there was a total absence of decoration.
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    THE PROCLAMATION PARADE.
    710 2 This morning, on the Esplanade, the function of proclaiming King Edward VII King of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India was formally held. The Troops m garrison, a detachment of blue-jackets and marines from the Algcrine, and the Singapore Volunteers paraded at their respective head
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
  • SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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      CHINA.
      56 2 ATTACK ON EUROPEANS BN CANTON PIRATES, A Chinese Servant Killed. 1 Special to the Singaport Free Pres .j Three European residents of Canto: while on a picnic excursion up the Cantor. River on Saturday night, were attacked by pirates. Two ot the Europeans were sligt.i wounded, one Chinese servant
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      THE SHANTUNG MISSIONS.
      24 2 Yuan-Shi-kai Promises Protection Vuan-Shi-Kai, Governor of Shantung invites missionaries to return to their stations within bis jurisdiction. He guarantees them protection.
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      THE CHINESE IMPERIAL COURT.
      34 2 Probable Return to Peking. Recent despatches from Hsianfu, tbe present residence of the Imperial Court state that the Court is preparing to return *o Peking at the end of February.
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      THE EMPEROR OF CHINA.
      15 2 Health Again Precarious. 1 he Emperor is said to be unwell
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      RETRIBUTION FOR OUTRAGE.
      29 2 A Chinese Official Rumour. Contemplated Beheadings. Native officials understand that the Chinese Government has consented to the beheading of Prince Chuang and Yuhsien Governor of Shansi
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      A SENTENCE OF DISMISSAL.
      11 2 I'erpetual dismissal hat, been pronounced against Chaoshu-chao.
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    U.S. CONSUL FOR SINGAPORE
    49 2 U. S. CONSUL FOR SINGAPORE Mr. W. irvin Shaw, at present U. > Consul at Barraquila, Colombia, South America, has been appointed L\ S. Consul General for Singapore. It is understood that Mr. Sliaw will arrive here to take up his official dutio »> the course of a month or
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      637 2 M. E. Angullia Co. i 2 CHANGE AILC* Electric Carriage and Bicycle Lamps With dry batteries complete. Electric Scarf Pins and Stage Ornaments Electric Button Holes. D«c ag PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LEVER BROTHERS Ltd. of Port Sunlight m the County of Chester, England, Soap Manufacturers, are
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      968 2 NOTICE. WE have appointed Messrs. Guthrii Co., Sole Agents for the sale ol Portabl Vertical, and Fixed Engines, Boilers, *c. f o Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Siam, and Cochin China. Messrs. Guthrii Co., have at present m >tock of our improved Portable Steam Engire from 4 to 12 nominal H.P. Signed,
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      252 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS "wanted A BOUT the beiynnina -*f"« uuee Men to complete a Mess of four m a furnished house. A.8., c/ 0 Free Press )an. 28 uc WANTED TWO Chinese Dispensers, able to speak several dialects of Chinese, especially Cantonese, Keh and Hokien. Applications will be received at the
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      156 2 DISTRICT ORDERS H> Li. Col. himimhii. o. .i. Mourning /or Her a'e Majesty the ljuttn. The following translation of a telegram received irom the War Othce dated Lundon, 2bth January, lyoi, is published tor information General, Singapore. Following Army Orders issued. Mourning fur Army of Her late Majesty to be
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      179 2 The Week. Monday, 28th Mi«h Water 3.24 a., 4.jy p. Municipal Nominations ClflM. S.V. A. Standing Gun Drill. S.V.R., Ax B Co. Company Drill, Musketry. Emulation Lodge, 8.30 p. Tuesday, 29th Hijjh Water 4.22 a., 6.0 p. Legislative Council, 2.30 p. Municipal Commission, special, 2.30 p. S. V. A. Maxim
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  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      The Royal Style.
      153 3 I .HtFl'iTOR. |)EXK Sir —The accession of His M.ttv i:dwari VII gives our diplomatists an opportunity for making a change m the manner m which they refer, m Chinese document*, to the ruler of our empire. From the time of Sir Thomas Wade, lav is bearing fruit
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    • Letter
      His Majesty the King.
      69 3 v —We notice that His Maiesty has as Edward VII. of the m. flfce. Now surely this is a! mistake. His Majesty is of the United Kingdom, but Ed- 1 t England. This 11 a matter the Attorney-General and the of the Crown, but common I
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    THE CHURCHES.
    462 3 t:\ening service ot St. Anurtv\~ Jay, there was a large attenda social hymns were Ming. preached an eloquent sermon iti n has sustained m the tne Queen, dwelling on the U beai npathy betwt her subject*. At the conu.t service the Dead March m played, the congregation reg
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    THE LATE QUEEN.
    94 3 wing telegrams have been com- 1 by the Government of Hongkong to the newspapers of that Colony fTtlegrams.j Horgkong, to Secretary of Si Ixndon, dated 21st January, tool. Colon) of Hongkong learns with profound |nd ■A serious condiiion ol Her Majesty 'he and fervently (rays that the
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    87 3 Ihe derman mail steamers are estab- -iiing records for speed. A fortnight ago I'nnzess Irene made the run from Hongkong to Singapore under four days and th< Prcussen which came m yesterday oon, covered the same distance m a little ovi r four days. Following .^o closely c v.ake of
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    GUTTA IN PERAK.
    1086 3 llie following written statement is by Mr. \V. \V Bailey to the Selangor Planters' Association re the relative value of rubber taken from young and old trees, during a three weeks trip through Perak The Rambong trees m and about the town of Ipoh, as far as
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    103 3 Iho t.xira MM. teaioef Gmmdimms is due here shortly (rum Saigon. The Fibre, after completing ber rudder repairs, was undotked on Saturday afternoon During the week ending Saturday, inj6th instant, a total number of about 3073 Chinese emigrants arrivt d here from various China ports. The Rherdalc, which
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    TELEGRAMS.
    1793 3 (Via Ceylon.) LondMla January nth. Four thousand apph- canons have been received for the Victorian tilth Contingent for South Africa. General Bruce Hamilton has relieved Hoopstad j and r'.ultfontein. The latter place had prj< tically been besieged for two montlis and the garrison was on halt rations. A letter
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    THE STRAITS RACING CALENDAR.
    107 3 Froa Mr G. P. Owen we have received a <-opy of the Straits Racing Calendar (or I'joo, a neat book of 146 pp., containing practically all the authentic news about r. m^/ m the St r ait?. The Calendar is m it* fifth year of publication
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    EXCHANGE.
    70 3 CORRECTEU Ll' TO Jar,uar\ On 3«nK 4 m/s 2,i. demand 2/0 g Pnv-'itr credits 3 m/^ 2/1 documents. 3 m/s 2/1 i credits 6 m/s 2 l l France, demand 257 Germany, demand aoSJ India, I. T 15-I Hongkong, demand k%dis. Yokohama, dtmand i%«li-. JAVA, demand 124 Manila, deman'l
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    PRODUCE.
    113 3 (January 2S > li Gambier 8.55 dc. Cube No. 1 M.20 Pepper, l-iiack (urdinary S'porcl „2^ do. While, (Fair L/W—sJt 4250 Nutmegs lios to the Ib.t 56 do. (Hos to the Ibi 76 \Ui.e (Bandaj 9a '.'ioves (Amboina) "?a Liberian Coffee l<y Tapioca, small pearl (Fail quality^ 570 do.
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    SHARE LIST, JANUARY 28th, 1901.
    397 3 SHARE LIST, JANUARY 2 8 t h 1901. guoTATioM. Capital. Paid Ur. Shams Paid Uiv, Bank or ma and Japan, Lid. Nominal, f 3,000,000 4»4,33t 199,875 ±4 Deferred. £5 I 1,250 Bells As TTlrtW ftjWHl Nominal. 4 io,ooo(4 B'sBjj8 58 jj 8.584 Z« Bersawah Gold Mine Co. J4«Qa Srflf I
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    30 3 John Roberts, the billiard champion, hab k t Ceylon. RobCftl will tour through India nil Man h, when he proceed* to ihe Straits, China, and Japan, and returns to Australia.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      137 3 Beat Out ol an Increase of His Pension. A Mexican war veteran and prominent ed" writes: "Seeing the advertisement of Chambe lams Colic, Cholera ami Diarrhoea Remedy, I am reminded that as a soldier m Mexico m '47 and '43, I contra ted Mexican diarrhoea and trm remedy has kept
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      152 3 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. Corps Order* t*y Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Hort Fullerton, Singapore, January 28ih, iyoi. The tire practice postponed from Frid.iy last ike I I I' morrow (1 ertuxn .it S p.m. The S V.A. will fall iii at the Drill
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    • Miscellaneous
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      614 3 MAILS CLOSE 1 •I.UDRRo W. For Per At Pontianak Srt Pontianak j AM K. Pahang, &c. Amherst 7 am Mtn^kok Bangkok J KM Bangkok Brtui 8 AM S.tr.twak Vorivarts ij am Indragin Aing Hin 11 am M.inila Ac Japan Loodiana It AM Batu Pahat Sultana noon BiHiton Batavia GraaJ van
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      1510 3 Klaga and loci Commindsra Arrive.) Kroru -v ■•r. Alobrine Brit, sloop, 1,050 E- D. Hunt Dec. 23 Hon K koiv rUui Kbntl. kv u.S.crwsH 1 1500 C.M .Chester |an. a; Colombo Manila I Pl«.Bn Brit. K .b.. ,55 l-.Cireen A l.ibuan ertain. Other Vntei« flags ft Tom Matter* Arrived From
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      846 4 Surveyor Wanted for Pahang. fNNE with wdergrwitKl experience preferred. U *W3!?iSSBS l N > sSIONS»C* Jan. 26 uc \t /ANTED a Book-keeper, one accustomed to VV engineering accounts preferred. Apply by letter, sUting references and salary reqUirC< THE SECRETARY, Hogan Co., Ltd. Town Office, 8-1 Charge AHey. I— L 3
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      673 4 TO LET /-OMMODIOUS family residence No. S-». Mount Sophia, unfurnished. Entry on bebrU3ry Apply NATHAN RAHAMIM. 13, Change Alley. Jann J^_ TO LET ROOMS with Board close to Town. English family. Apply 8.X., c,o tret Press. Jan <jt 4^ TO BE LET Leoni Hill from Ist March next. Apply LERMII
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      327 4 Katz Brothers, Limited Have Just Eeceived a New Supply of their well known AIR TIGHT ICE CHESTS IBM Height Length Width jslj|| S^~HB I 36 m. 24 m. 16 m. HHb ||^j|^^^^^^B Ijj 40 m. 25 m. 7 9 m. JBh 42in. iJ7in. 19in. These Chests are|most.suitable f or Hotels,
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      693 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ■^JOTICE is hereby given that Crawfuid Bridge, Rochore, will be closed for repairs from Saturday, the 2nd February next, until the work is completed. By Order J. POLGLASE Municipal Secretary. Municipal Office, Esplanade, Singapore, 25th January, 1901. Jan. 26 tths 1 1.2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. All persons claiming refund
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      257 4 jHER LATE MAJESTY, I j Queen Victoria I i n J PHOTOGRAPHS I OF THE LATE QUEEN, I m FROM THB LATEST SITTINGS, I IN DIFFERENT SIZES. |S < AN BE HAD FROM S I G. R. Lambert Co. i If BATTKRV ROAD. SINGAPORE. 9 M uc }M Kelly and
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      598 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address, Advertiser, S%ngmp or Telephone Number.— No. 6i. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore THE leading English Newspaper an the Straits Settlements Johor^, Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Ncfri Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands Indies. Java
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
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      708 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port Ol departure, and (where known) date due here, and name ol Agents. Men-op-War. Admiral Barrosa, Spa., Rio de J., due Jan. Gromoboi, Rus. cruis., due Jan. Hatsusb, Jap., due Elswick, Iwatb, Jap., due Elswick, Kasatak., Rus. t.b., due Jan. Pollaoa, Rus. cruis., due Jan. Pola, Aust.
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