The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 April 1901
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Title Section21 1901-04-16 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 16™ APRIL, l9 oi. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4 i 5521 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement743 1901-04-16 1 X O Office. Telegraph St. A7J Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN,' EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lrding issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD IIOMEWARU743 words
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Advertisement799 1901-04-16 1 C*" N MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hosuhono. Shano- For Maksbillis anii hai J»p AN Ports. I.om>on. s Ching Wo due April ,S Hyson due May j s. Kaisov due May Through IMls of Ladin X issued to Manchester Continental r ,rts, New York, Boston, Philadel- phia799 words
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Advertisement712 1901-04-16 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKKTVAART MAATSCHAPPII Under Contract with tii Netherlands India Gournmiht AGENTS AT SINGAPORE. SHIPS ACENCV, LATE I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 COLLVER QUAY c Thi undirmbntionrd datks /rr only approximate bteamer Krom Expected Will bo despatched tor o Maeituycker Padatv via ports Apl. 13 BnUvia, Billiton An| Altin« Berau M.712 words
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Advertisement582 1901-04-16 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION PAID-UP CAPITAL Sioooonr RESERVE FUNJ.- *10,000,.jc J Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 1 silver Reserve ■> 000 000 t iMrOoo.oo RHSHRVK LIABILITY or j PROPRIETORS $i0,000,0c Coucr or Uiuciou. R. SmBWAM, E«q.--CHAIR»iAK. Hod J. J. Keswick Esq.— DiipuTr Chaibman. A°H X M GllAlf J L. Richardson A-582 words
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Advertisement477 1901-04-16 1 Milkmaid f °NDENsWMJLy Jilt E SI MllK 1 t§*l£S G «aranteed Pull Cream. st Sale m the World. °\T" I N° R WI CH UNION FIRE INSUR. j ANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. 1 Losses Paid.. A335.000.00, hk.-.um .ncom.:::::;:;;;;:.;; j "'ts™ Insurance effected on almost everedWriSwT! property at current477 words
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Advertisement254 1901-04-16 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND *J« OY O RISEN KAISHA (O»UMT*IS,S.CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OH lAPAN AND r HONOLULU. trance, and G-Ttnany by all trans-A'lantic hn. fe .st: ass sr?.jS Pacific Rmw^i;^ the < DI Z Spe.,,l rate, (K.^t d«. only) arc ,m, o iSM.n-irus254 words
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Article, Illustration23 1901-04-16 2 t ma.ntair lloMNrifci 1 tv iby gain l.rf patriot T r iM, 1 ~l to Keiikfun, l-ov-i'ty. and l.aw.23 words
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Article658 1901-04-16 2 The news of that splendid review of British blue-jackets at Malta, before the august gaze of the First Lord of the Admiralty and several of his colleaj»u»s, shows that the present Rulers of the King's Navee are not above continuing their education. Still it is impossible658 words
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Article296 1901-04-16 2 The steamers ol the Messagenes Maritimes will m future leave I'reemantle direct for Melbourne, without calling at AdelaH-. Early this morning two Chinamen, fishing m a boat of St. John's Island, were attacked by eight Malays, who, alter using their parangs freely, made off with the fishermen's net A home296 words
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Article66 1901-04-16 2 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle left at 43° P-m- yesterday for Telok Anson, calling on her return at Klang, Port Dickson and perhaps Malacca. It is presumed she has gone to bring down the Malay States Guides, the Sultan of Perak and other officials for the66 words
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Article97 1901-04-16 2 The Japanese gunboat Oshima, and the torpedo boats No*. 7, H, m, 39, 41, 50, and SI arrived at Nagasaki on the 18th March Irom S.sebo. Ihe torpedo boats left for the Admiralty port on the 22nd March. The Japanese fleet, consisting of the battleship Shikishima, the97 words
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Article205 1901-04-16 2 At the Marine Club last night, Mr. John Roberts played another game of a thousand up, with Mr. A. Lewis, a local amateur, Dr MugJMton, with whom a match had been previously been arranged, being indisposed and consequently unable to play. The Clubwis packed with205 words
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Article213 1901-04-16 2 Vt iterday, before Mr. Michel Baron l Jt U if found guilty of criminal tenng tl.c compound of one Dg, at Tanj ,ng Katong, with inlent to commit an ottence, and secondly of committing an offence by killing a dog belonging to Suronam Defendant a213 words
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Article145 1901-04-16 2 Pmml Law and Order Justice Dear, farewell i^ sirv thy requiem, L«l us toll 'hy Icnel Covered -in and buried. Hid from human e\e. Lest thou shock our coming, Royal passer-by. When our gracious liegeS Heir drives through the townJustice shall we find him, (j.mnjj up145 words
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Article238 1901-04-16 2 1 lie Pinmmg Gazette says There ha* been a serious fire at Malakoff Tapioca Estate. No less than lifty-four houses were burned to the ground, and losses to the extent of $6,000 incurred thereby. The origin of the lire is yet unknown, but is supposed to have been through the238 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article25 1901-04-16 2 A TRANSVAAL GOLD REEK Reuter's correspondent, telegraphing from Pietersburg, announces that rich g reefs have been discovered at Murchistock on the Murchison range25 words
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Article24 1901-04-16 2 Up to date there have been tbn dred and ninety-two case-* of p t g ue al Capetown with 152 deaths.24 words
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Article11 1901-04-16 2 Mr. Schalkburger is carrying on the Boer "government."11 words
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Article29 1901-04-16 2 His Plan of Operations. The mad Mullah m SornalilarH lecting horsemen with the intent: attacking the British garrison at Burao He already has 8,000 men command.29 words
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Article19 1901-04-16 2 The Boer Marauding Bands. Small parties of Boers are still hanging about the Jagersfontein. Philippoli Eldenburg districts.19 words
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Article41 1901-04-16 2 "The Rulers of the King's Navee. The Karl of S«lbourne and ot: of the Admiralty reviewed u.ooo Britist bluejackets with eighteen gui from the Mediterranean fleet. The review was a fine show. London, April ibth, 1901.41 words
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Article457 1901-04-16 2 I he F. O. > >. Ckusau with the mai.> for Europr will leave at 8 a.m. on next, the 19th inst., the mails closing at a.m. the same day, as usual. The Echo de Chine understands the departure of M. Pichon, French Minister to China, has been delayed. He457 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement589 1901-04-16 2 ROBINSON CO. INVITE AN EARLY INSPECTION OF THEIR Exclusive and Elegant NOVELTIES FOR THE SEASON. Now Showing m Their Drapery Department The undermentioned are a small selection from their Enormous Stock Millinery The very latest Productions m Hats, Toques Bonnets, representing the Fashion of the moment. f** 1 /VTTAf* IHE589 words
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Advertisement61 1901-04-16 2 I POSADA WINE Co. Importers of WINES and SPIRITS IN BLLK BOni.K LISTS FREE GOSLING Co. SINGAPORE PENANG. A P nl Uhs BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS John Little Co., Ltd. Spore Apl. 13 r Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. EASTERN BRANCH, BATTERY ROAD Accident and Guarantee Dept EUROPEAN NATIVES Ratbs Modbratk.61 words
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Advertisement211 1901-04-16 2 Wines and Spirits Provisions &c. John Little Co,, Ltd. Singapore. Apl. 12 Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. New Books and New Editions Regimental Records of th<: British Army, by I. S. Farmer f 7OO First on the Antarctic Continent, by C. E Borchgrevink |^-s<-> The Law and Policy of Annexation with211 words
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Advertisement825 1901-04-16 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS* gomorttc ercurrmcti. MARRIAGE. Hatchill— Philp.tt.— AtSt. Mark's, Serem" ban, on the 9th April, by the Revd. F. H. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, Malacca, H. Montague Hatchbll, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Federated Malay States Civil Service," son of Colonel Hatchell. of Tunbridge Wells, to M»roarbt, fourth daughter ol the late825 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous147 1901-04-16 2 The Week Tuesday, 16th I Hinh Water 8.5 a., 8.«;6p. S.V.A. Ac S.V.R. Guird of Honour para j Wednesday, 17th Hitfh Water 9.4 a., 931 p. S.V.R. Battalion Drill, 5. t0 p. Thursday, 18th Hi^i. Water 9 52 a., 10.4 p. P. at O. Mail Homewards due. N.\ x S.V.R.147 words
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Article72 1901-04-16 3 The Auchenarden has been ci. lured to tsrry 140,000 cases cf fresh p doleum from Philadelphia to Japan. The liner Celtic will, when completed, be the largest vessel afloat, her gross registered tonnage exceeding 20.000 tons. This is 3,000 more than the Oceanic and 2,000 tons more than72 words
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Article312 1901-04-16 3 P«H/LHR PROCIBDIWGS. A correspondent of the Hongkong Telei, wiring from Amoy on the morning of Saturday the 6th ma.. relates this ap. parently mysterious incident The French cable ship Dwlibah, pretending to be a transport, laid a cable on Wednesday last from Amoy, seawards, wi hout312 words
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Article318 1901-04-16 3 Hugh Clifford having Mtthe ternthe appointment oi Mr. Alexander the Treasurer General, as Acting nor, wa> publicly read at noon on the 2nd inst. This appointment is only to hold good until Mr. Birch arrives m ;n. which, however, will not be for ittle time yet. For failing318 words
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Article323 1901-04-16 3 > from the 'Chutney' columr. of >una Mail Junior was out on a picnic the other day I Dallas people at the unfinished Bawa I wi L<*:-chi-kok, where they have stock d up enough bottles to make the whole of Hongously happy fer a month, were323 words
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Article813 1901-04-16 3 March nth, 19a!. \vu ie aiscr is a great traveller indeed Whenever a churcli is to be consecrated m his k, :gdom of Prussia, whenever the recruits of any regimt-nt are to take their oath, whenever a steamer is to launched, whether it be a man-of-war, or813 words
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Article224 1901-04-16 3 He's not what you'd call handsome, you could hardly say he's neat, His clothing is not plentiful— his legs arc always bare He has no coat upon his back, no shoes upon his feet For matters such as dress indeed lie really does not care. He s224 words
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Article34 1901-04-16 3 Russia is trying to secure *nd fortify*Chinh.ti Hay, nt ar Massamp o, m Coita. Kusmh really must m t get into a mess. Chinl ai is very near to being 6v«r head and ears.34 words
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Article210 1901-04-16 3 H.M.S. Ophir left Colombo this morning for Singapore. The offi< ial time-table, issued from the Colonial Office, is as follows LEAVE. ARRIVE. Portsmouth, March 16. Gibraltar, March 20. Gibraltar, March 22. Ma 'a, March 75. Ma:.a. March i l% p potr t Said, March 30. Port Said,210 words
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536 1901-04-16 3 Iluough the kiodaeM of a ri nd, wlio i* a m< mber of the Hcu c of Cmraons, we have been ut m DOanesaioa of a Parli mentary paper giving tie text <>f (lie actual negotiations (that is,, tlie previous series) between Lord Kitch-ner and536 words
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Article175 1901-04-16 3 The following instructive instance of presence ofl mind and decisive action, as also of the utility of case m an emergency at close quarters, will interest readers who are Volunteer gunners. A Reuter's telegram, dated Tarkastad. March 20th, says A good piece of work was done175 words
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Article230 1901-04-16 3 Telegraphic news has been received m Shanghai, of the death, at San Remo, Italy, on tbe ist inst., of Mr. Henry Gribble, of SI anghai Mr. Gribble, a very old and popular resident m the Far East, was former'y a partner m Glover Co., of -aki. After a long residence230 words
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Article763 1901-04-16 3 The fourth ordinary general meeting of j shareholders m the Punjom Gold Mining Company was held at Hongkong on the 6th inst. The Chairman, Mr. R. C. Wilcox, presided. In the course of the Chairman's remarks he said I am sorry that we have not a better record to763 words
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Article400 1901-04-16 3 Siftgaf jrf, April if, igoi. fit-. 11 ■>, Long per catty v. J Do., Fiench do. 3a Httf J o 22 licel Sttak do. .24 Bran Sprouts tlo. 3 Bamboo Spraaii i' t H\iO an do. 14 Bntiiak do. 4 Cabtage, BatavM do. Nil l» China do.400 words
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443 1901-04-16 3 The following is th« Rin Lode Report for the month ending 31st. March, 1901: Glamt Lode. A winze has been sunk 30 ft. m this level to prove the lode, and a level has been driven to connect the other win/c, so far443 words
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Article75 1901-04-16 3 (Corrected up to April 16.) On London Bank 1 m/> i/tij ■lemand 1/1 1 Private credits 3 m/s i/ni documents 3 m/s 1/1 1 j j credits 6 m/s 2/0-^ France, demand 245^Gf.RMANY, demand J<>'y7 India, T. T 147 Hongkong, demand i% dis. Yokohama, demand -3i%pm. Java, demand 175 words
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Article119 1901-04-16 3 (April |0 £■33 167 dambier M ,ji 0 do. Cube No. 1 375 Pepper, Ulack (ordinary Spore) 101 Uo. White, (Fair L/W— s% 40 Nutmep-3 110s to the Ib.) 56 do. (80s to the Ib) 76 Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) 3a Liberian Coffee 17.50 Tapioca. small pear! (Fair119 words
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Article232 1901-04-16 3 i 6 th i9o I guoTATiOH. Capital. P»,n LV. Shum f,, D L>,, Ban. of China and japan, Ud. Nomin... f g ***** 00r J££ U Deferred. I Bell's Asbestos Rastern Agency. Nominal. too.fV ■A V.S* £1 £872^ itSSt- I ,'xz.t -r y.r;;; Maynard and Co., i.v.232 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement20 1901-04-16 3 1 (.nai.g Volunteer contingent for Sl »gapore will leave Feuang by the B. L -nt/u/a, sailing 00 the lytl^oriSth IDkt.20 words
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Advertisement226 1901-04-16 3 HAIR PRESERVED AND BEAUTIFIED— The only reliable preserver and restorer of the hair is Rowland's Mau-sar Oil, which closely resembles the oily matter nature providt s for nourishing and stimulating its growth, without which the hair becomes dry, thin and brittle. It prevents baldness and scurf, strengthens the hair, and226 words
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Advertisement381 1901-04-16 3 The Standard Time Balls A T.ino Ball ~\t hurt Canning .nnl OM :il I'uUu Brani falls each diy at 1 i\m. .NinfCi|H>ro iiumii time ((iroeuwichmoantitn<- Hhrs.,4 mm.. :j."> sec.,) I being hoisted five minutes previously. To-day Fort Canning and Pulau Hrani both fell correctly. OCEAN I^^ STEAM SHIP [f** Co.381 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous195 1901-04-16 3 MAILS CLOSE Kor Per At Kanmon Inland Sive< y \m Phanrang Honchohe Ckiengmai it am Ban K k «k Kong Btn X 1 pm Malacca. k& Ma ucca I fm Muar M »lacci Sultan 3 fm Labuan, &c. Print Alexander 4im I HIRSDAY. Malacca l-in«Hi Helene 1 1 H Bandjermassin195 words
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Miscellaneous797 1901-04-16 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wa, Fl.g and Tons Commanders Arrived From I- 01 When A1 n "r BH. .!<>,,,. li..V» K. I). Hunt A, -I.;; 110 \V .amok US < t N| LS :< X U S K .t)., Sl,.TMiai, Apl.B Colomb.l Manila A■! 1Other Vrsselb Flags Tons Masters Arrived From797 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article78 1901-04-16 4 (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, April nth, 1.24 p.m. There are daily conferences at Peking of the Finance Committee studying the resources of China. The Committee has heard experts, among them Sir Robert Hart, Sir W. C. Hillier. and M. Postokilow They have also invited78 words
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Article44 1901-04-16 4 Yesterday, at the English Race Meeting, there was a splendid assemblage. Most of the races were won by German Artillery Officers. The Peking Derby was won by Lieut. Sandrart of the German Artillery, second place being secured by H.H. Maharajah Pertab Sing44 words
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Article15 1901-04-16 4 THE "OPEN DOOR "AT PORT ARTHUR. R mm is obstructing English business at Port Arthur.15 words
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Article40 1901-04-16 4 The Unite. i States, opposing this claim, proposes that China should pay one-half the balance m concession.GERMAN OFFICER MURDERED. Capt. Bwtscb, ol the German infantry, was murdered hve miles from Peking, while returning from th<. Summer Palace40 words
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Article20 1901-04-16 4 A I rench telegraph cable has been joined up at Amoy. This has created some sensation.20 words
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Article19 1901-04-16 4 Hongkong 13th April On Wedrcday a light took place at Nagasaki between British and French sailors.19 words
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Article15 1901-04-16 4 A bluejacket belonging to the Barjieur was killed, and three seriously wounded15 words
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Article12 1901-04-16 4 FRENCH OFFICERS STOP THE ROW. French officers intervened and stopped the lighting.12 words
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Article20 1901-04-16 4 The rumour that General Tung-fuhsiang and Prince Tuan are m rebellion m Mon- golia is now confirmed.20 words
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Article13 1901-04-16 4 It is expected that they aie marching upon Kalgan13 words
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Article17 1901-04-16 4 Before the settlement of this issue the withdrawal of the Allied troops is impossible.17 words
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Article33 1901-04-16 4 The toreign Generals have handed to the Ministers a proposition for razing the Taku mi the occupation ot certain placesecuring the communication of Peking with the se.i33 words
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Article28 1901-04-16 4 THE RUSSIAN POLICY Russian semi-orhcial statement ot ihe policy pursued m China contradicts the X user's statement that the Tsar suggested the appointment of Count Waldersee28 words
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Article23 1901-04-16 4 Russia immediately informed the Cabinets that her assent did not imply any intention of deviating from her own programme later.23 words
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Article49 1901-04-16 4 Fifty Straits Settlements friends, including Sir Cecil Clemenli Smith and Sir Hugh Low. attended the banquet given m honour ot Sir Henry McCallum, prior to his departure for Natal. Sir Henry urged giving the leading Crown Colonies greater fieedom and a free hand m Municipal matters.49 words
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Article23 1901-04-16 4 Ihe importations of beet sugar into Liverpool this week amounted to 10,000 Umm more than usual, m anticipation of Budget taxation.23 words
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Article36 1901-04-16 4 i Mr. Hay, V S Secretary of State, is .-ounding the opinions of Senators with a view to arrange a basis of renewal of negotiations with Britain regarding a new Nicaraguan Canal tieaty36 words
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Article18 1901-04-16 4 H. If. S. Eiitpse i> to replace H. M. S ticrmione on the China Station18 words
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Article33 1901-04-16 4 It is understood that America proposes to fix the Chinese indemnity on the ba^is of the number ot Allied troops actually eraployed m the relief of the Legations at Peking.33 words
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Article20 1901-04-16 4 By this calcu'ation Britain ranks first, Japan comes next, and the United States takes the third place20 words
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Article15 1901-04-16 4 Germany proposed the expedition to Singanfu, and Russia energetically proested against it15 words
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Article351 1901-04-16 4 Botha ha> re-opened negotiationH« has satisfied himself by a personal interview that Dewet, who is the sole obstacle to peace, is mentally irresponsible, and that his followers are diminishing. Hence he ;Bo»ha] desires to negotiate on behalf of the entire Boer forces The newspapers are gratified with Botha351 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement429 1901-04-16 4 DET OSTASIATISKK KUMPAGM. For Marseilles. Havre. Copenhagen and St. Petersburg. I HI Russian StIAHII MANCHURIA, Captain Scheming, will be despatched tor the above ports during the middle of May. She has 1 splendid accommodation (or Ist dSM passengers I at reduced rates and carries a doctor. For passage and freight429 words
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Advertisement682 1901-04-16 4 TO BE LET VILLAS Nos. 71 -x ie 71.V River Valley Road at present occupied by Messrs. A Chaix and L. P. Yalim. Entry from Ist May. POWELL 8c Co. Apl. 12 »»4 TO BE LET, Kildare," Bukit Timah Road, just beyond Stevens Road. Rent $30. Apply Lermit Westerhout, 12682 words
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Advertisement784 1901-04-16 4 Katz Brothers, Limited. ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE STOCK OF Ladies' and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES fc-.-^ LADIES BROWN LACE BOOTS Ladies Black Lace Boots Ladies Tan Court Shoes N Brown Button Boots Black Court Shoes Black Button Boots Patent Leather Court Shoes Brown Lace Walking Shoes Black Beaded Court784 words
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Advertisement522 1901-04-16 4 WANTED at once for firm m Singapore A Eurasian fitter and turner only a good workman of steady habits and good character need apply, staling references or with copies of certificates to. W. M. J.,c/o Free Press. Apl. 12 v.c WANTED at once for a firm m Singapore, a European522 words
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Advertisement121 1901-04-16 4 TENDERS ARE INVITED FOR 4 OPEN LIGHTERS, carrying capacity 50 tons, fixed with masts 1 COVERED LIGHTERS, carrying capacity i_s, ton.-. fixed with masts 4 COVERED LIGHTERS, carrying capacity 150 ton> 2 COVERED LIGHTERS, carrying capacity 100 tons. 1 COVERED LIGHTER, carrying capacity, 60 tons. 2 SEAGOING STEAM LAUNCHES, with121 words
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Miscellaneous933 1901-04-16 4 Passengers lor Straits, China ft Japan Per Slnnano Maru,6\xt Apl. 18.— Mr. and Mr H. G. Richards, Master Richards. Mr. J. Cu n ningham, Mr. and Mrs. McEnroe, Mr. and M r W. Drysdale, Miss C. Drysdale, Mr. Bond, M r Anderson, Mr. T. Smart Kennie, Mr. Wlj, Mr. White,933 words
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