The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 July 1901

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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. I |RD SERIES. SINGABO* MESDAY, 30TH JULY./igoi. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4242
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      792 1 fl Office. TelegrapnSt. J-fM Wharre.. Keppel Harbosr. gesl STEAM NAVIGATION Co. .fl ml L for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, HM INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, M MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, V'BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND _-^B C Bills of Lading issued (or PtrtUn oaWW^mdintntal and American Ports, also for C«««<. M MAIL LINES. X OUTWARD HOMEWARD H
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      685 1 PACIFIC I^LtTJAMSHIP OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND ifIOTO KISEN KAISHA J (eaiavTAiL s. s. Co.) VIA INLAND SBA OV JAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted o BngUnd Prance, and GerWMy by ait traru-AtlaiUic lines of steamers, and to the principar cities of the United Slates er Canada. Rates
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      480 1 Bi>'<^BhWs<l ?J^yJslTlM^l t TaPpA'j* CHAPg^l^ \GEtm AT SJOs^AraKeV SfllFt A£ Uk£NaSßls A Co., a-3 COLLYE* QUAY To*» r ♦>>.^ Af f KOXIMATB. Tin FlisiiaiJ jsi <^BM^|f <■" na^ils Samarawg and fTsifysia Aug. 2 Sraafv. rijlsMistL TiiTlsij Thrj^B *M^fiMttrt'**V* «/4ilani Aug. 2 Van Ottthooro B*l ig%ia jfSlly 3 1 Penang, OkhWb
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      664 1 fJONQKONO AND SHANGHAI n BANKING CORPORATION. CAWTAL,» >W^ W^. «....|io*oo,oco RSSBRVV FUND*— Sterling Reserve... 910^00,000\ Silver Reaerv«,»li 3.000,000 )vi3^>o.ooo WBgRVK UAJWUTY OP > SIAJWIfW tROPRIETORS.^^. j 4i04»0.00t Court or Oibbctom. R. Shiwan Esq.— Chaikmaw Koa. J J. Btti-lßvmo,— Dt»uTV Chairman. H. B. ToMKfNs, Esq. R. L Richardson Esq. A. rUvrr,
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      715 1 Milkmaids BRAND ftoDENSEDJffIJi ||/|t IZ p|.r lVlllK 1 1,11 11 run cream. TIADE MARK Largest Sale m the World. °\«r MORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR- I■■ i_ n1 XN ANCK SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. (/.VTTITfi Thsse tiny FOR KIRE INSURANCE ONLY. SlUiB-Mlfß Capsules j Awoukt Iksurio £335,000,000 Kf^ superior I.:.
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    S. C. C. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    59 2 The Autumn S. C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament commences on Wednesday, Sept. nth, the entries for which close m the S. C. C. pavilion on Thursday, sth Sept., at 7 p.m. Those members desiring to take part m the above tournament should sign the
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    The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1901.
    842 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, JULY 30, 190 1. Mere •hall the Prtit ttw People's right maintain. Unwed by influence and iinbribtti by cam; Hen patriot Troth her jloriooi pnctfU in w VMasi to Rdislw. Ltnitf. and Law. ONE of the most significant items m to-day's telegraphic news, is the
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    THE ASSIZES.
    72 2 Two courts sat m the Supreme Court this morning, presided over by Mr. Justice Hynd man Jones and Mr. Justice Law, respectively. Lim Choo Liang appeared before the former for criminal breach of trust, while the case of Uttar Singh, with a similar charge against him, which was
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    PRINCE CHUN'S ARRIVAL.
    98 2 PRINCE CHUN'S ARRIVAL The homeward German mail s.s. Bayern arrived alongside the Borneo Wharf at 2.30 p.m. to-day, with Prince Chun on board. A posse of 50 Sikhs, with Supt. Wathen m command, lined the entrance to the wharf, where the Hon. C. W. S. Kynnersley, m the absence of
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    TO-NIGHT'S POPULAR ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.
    132 2 It is unnecessary to add any further particulars supplementary to the full details of the programme yiven yesterday. All the information needed maybe found m the advertisement of the concert. It might be mentioned that the orchestral music at the disposal of the orchestra is mcr
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    THE ROYAL VISIT TO TASMANIA.
    169 2 ~*/\mong the entertainrrfEtfCs* *prdvA'eo*P£^ the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall York at Hobart was a wood-chopping ntest. Champions from the various States competed for money prizes and a gold medal, and the exhibitions included over and under hand chopping, sawing and other branches of the
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    S. V. C. ROUTE MARCH.
    169 2 Last night the first S. V. C. route march of the season was held. Tho men turned up m good force, fell io at the Drill Hall at 830 p.m. and shortly afterwards marched away over Cavenagh Bridge m the direction of the Esplanade, the
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    288 2 The German mail steamer Prinsess Irene passed Malacca at 9 3o.am. to-day and should arrive between 5 and 6 p.m. Yesterday a Eurasian named W. Nonis was fined 115 or todays rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Green for carrying fires-arm without a permit Kerbaa-rd. As a result of the rough weather
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      AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION.
      33 2 A Policy of Restriction. Mr. Barton, Premier of the Australian Commonwealth, has introduced a Bill into the Australian Parliament containing drastic restrictions upon immigration, including the imposition of an educational test.
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      A REWARD FOR LORD ROBERTS.
      50 2 {Later.) A Royal Recommendation, A message from the King has been presented to Parliament, which states that considering the eminent services of Lord Roberts, and desiring to confer a signal mark of favour upon him, His Majesty recommends the bestowal of a grant of £100,000
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      SOMALILAND.
      22 2 Severe Defeat of the Mad Mullah. The Mad Mullah m Somaliland has been defeated with heavy loss. London, July 30th, ipot.
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    525 2 The British steamer Elm Branch passed through the harbour from East to We»t at 520 p.m. yesterday. The Chartered French transport Gallic passed through yesterday afternoon. She is bound from Marseilles to Taku to embark troops for home. Prof. Deval's Circus gave the opening performance at Beach-rd. last night, when
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      1055 2 Kellp $i Walsb, Limited, }2. Rank* Place New Novels &c. JUST RECEIVED At $1-50 Each. Harry Parkes m China, by Stanley SANDOW'S Lane Poole. The History of Godfrey Kinge, by Carlton The Supreme Crime, by Dorothea Gerar.l. PATENT The Black Wolf's Breed, by Harris Uickson. Captain Luodon, by Richard H.
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      522 2 i 1 art Alex. Gentle ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR AND ESTATE AOENT4 8 Battery Road, Htog*p»*. July 16 I<WJ SINGAPORE PHHHARMOyiC SOCIETY, Popular Orchestral Concert TOWN HALITuesday, 30th July, *t c TheOKCUKSTRA will play the (oJkMsinjrpleees:— Overture Silver Cross (Herman), Gavotte Loving Hearts (Burald), Serenaaeibpatnole La Manola (Eilenlwg), Maauxta Hongrolse "La Tzigane"
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      681 2 WAflifiJJ ABEOOND-hand Bockiiw Hoaia «v good condition and at a wsmaWo priceKeply R. H., Ff* Prtts. July 30 U.Q Wanted a three or four roomed boose within OHO miles of town. Vicinity «C Syed Alii Koad preferred. Apply to Wr, 0/0 Fret Press, July 3D FOR SALE HIGH Grade Premier
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      56 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE /^N Saturday the 3rd August s.s. Hyr Ltong v will sail from Singapore for Malacca, Port Die V son and Klang, taking tho place of s. Sappho. o. s. Sappho la docking for ber nix-monthly survey and is expect id to take up her station again on
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      202 2 The" Week. Taetday, 30th Hitfh Water 10.17 a., 9.26 p. N. D. L. Mail Homewards, due. Prince Chun arrives. Penang Races, First Day. So Philharmonic Choir. N.D.L. Mail Outwards due. S.V.A. Standing 2.5" Gun Drill, 5. 15 p. Popular Orchestral Comcbrt, 9 p. Deval's Circus, Beach-rd., 9 p. Wednesday. 31st
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    UNKNOWN
    2782 3 J^TOTamce Article irom the j tr "National Rsvitw. I. The loyalty of the Royal Navy to its political chiefs is more than traditional it is inbred. With naval officers, high and low. loyalty to their chiefs is not a garment to be doffed before strangers when convenient or safe
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    "THE TWENTY-TWO."
    97 3 (Set mbo c mrticU.) Channel Fleet. the admirals. \'u e-Adm.ral, Sir Harry Rnvvson. ■^.ear-AdtniraJ, A. B. Jenking*. THE BATTLESHIP CAPTAINS. Ie ln^ he t --Rus9cl. I as to whether the I have twenty -two c yJ the Mediterraa^f l n British ten, I dangerous V'.— Montgomerie Repuntj*- Lotfin.
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    THE UNABASHED CHINAMAN.
    559 3 "Thb Thru Diplomatists op thi World." The Dmtly Mail has had the opportunity of an interview with the doyen of China merchants, whose personal experience of China and the Chinese, extending from the days of Lord Elgin and Sir Harry Packet to the present time, invests j
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    66 3 I The agenda of business for to-morrow's i meeting of the Mooicipal Commissioners i iacfades consideration of an application from the Christian cemetery for the rej duction of fee», tenders for repairs to I Johnston's Pier pontoon, a purchase of i lamp pillars for the town lighting, the
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    SEPOY LINES GOLF CLUB.
    102 3 The Monthly Medal for July was played I for on July 27th. Scores 1 Mooro 39 48 s=• 8a Gaffney 47 4* 12 —*A O'SuUivan 53 46 12 =87 C«pt. Winter 46 47 5— 88 Dr. EUii 49 43 5 87 Hon.C.W.S.Kynnersley 48 58 18-88 Major
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    SOUTH AFRICA.
    481 3 FoucHi awd Kritjini.bk. Some most interesting particulars with regard to Commandants Fouche and Kritzinger, two of the most prominent leaden of the invaders, are I given m a full account of the light which took place at Buffelsfontein between 35 men of the I Wodehouse Yeomanry and a
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    ENGLAND AND FRANCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.
    537 3 A Gmmak Opinion. I The Berliner Neueste Nachrichten has a I lengthy article on the relative positions of England I and France m the Mediterranean, m which it I comes to the conclusion that the former has lost I ground considerably m the last
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    MARKET PRICE LIST.
    404 3 Tk» prictt quoted mrt generally those current at Clydt Terr tee Mmrkft. At the other markets t'tere may be small rmnatten Smgmfor», July jg, tft. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Do., French do. I 3 Beef do. 20 BeefSteak do. j 5 Bean Sprouts do. 2
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    39 3 The New York Sun learns that the Shell Transport Trading Company of London has entered into a contract with a big Texas oil concern, to transport the oil from the newly-discovered field, and sell it on the European market.
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    SHARE LIST, JULY 30th, 1901.
    246 3 guoTATio* Paid. Divioiwds. Bank ai China me! Japan, Lid. A I Nominal. 4 Deferred. £5.5/ Bail's Asbestos K as tern Agm-. Nominal. 7% Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers. Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 ,<> Fra^andNe-veUd $*>. Sso '.o for year ,000 H<HHjkon, and
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    PRODUCE.
    117 3 (July 30.^ 11 $70.25 tvnSfer io.js ii 'übe No. 1 13.874 Pet\v-, Black (ordinary Sp ore) jo,6<J do. White, L/W— s% 45.50 N.iimtifs 110s to the lb.) 52 'Jo. (80s to the lb).. 64 M.->« (Banda) Jfl $>a Mo e$ (\raboin*)-, 3a ibsrian Coffee 17.50 Tapioca, small pearl quality,
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      97 3 4 i HAIR PRESERVED AND BEAUTIFIED.— The only reliable preserver and restorer of the hair is Rowland's Maca«sar Oil, which closely resembles 'the oily matter nature provides for nourishing and stimulating its growth, without which the hair becomes dry, thin and brittle. It prevents baldness and scurf, strengthens the hair,
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      103 3 homed 4672 Sarpedon Caucus 5573 •»«•<" Qo. •for 4663 Saladtn v^w. fdomkneus 6764 S ltaH -ment txionX 36»i Ww ment. 7«o* 7500 TeUmon Car '^5»> T 2£iti lJ>^^ T0 "z 4l^- &>.&*&■ J "On London. a V Dt'ik 4 m/s i/ng demand i/'ij Private credits 3 m/s 1/1 1 i
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      357 3 MAILS CLOSE To-morrow. For Per At Saigon Ckwnshan 9 am iauvia, Jcc. Van Rumtdyk II AM 3illiton Be Pontianak B%n Whatt Soon noon Indra^iri Aing Ann noon 3atu Pahat Macassar 1 pm olombo Alcinous 2 pm Malacca, Jcc. Malacca 3 r Deli Jc Asahan A.ahan 3 pm 9 ort Dickson
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      1213 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of- W», Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Roatrio Brit, sloop, 960 Hamilton June 5 Labuan Uncertain. Other Vessels Flags?* Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Aaahan < er 161 llubner July 27 Belaivau IJehn Meyer Deli, Jul\ M AustraJind Brit 1019 Rodger J,,ly
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    SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
    138 4 PRINCE CliwN AT HONGKONG. A Fiasco on Arrival. Special to Singaport Fm Prett.J Hongkong, 26th July. Owing to a misunderstanding Prince Chun's landing yesterday resulted m disgraceful bungling. Being unofficial m its character, there was no guard of honour present. Prince Chun landed at (he wrong wharf, and
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    147 4 SOUTH AFRICA. Lord Kitchener reports that Sclieepers captured and burned a trail, while travelling with 113 details near Beaufort West. Three men were killed and 13 woundel •uitzinger near Cradock, attacked Col Trabbe, wbo retired on Mortimer after righting atl day. The casualties were slight. There are various
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    ADMIRAL SCHLEY AT SANTIAGO.
    47 4 ADMIRAL SCHLEY AT SANTIAGO. k. The American Admiralty nas acceded I f j Admiral Schley's request for a Court of I Enquiry into his conduct at the battle I of Santiago, a recently published history I of the navy having accused him of I cowardice and mendacity.
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    THE HEAT IN THE UNITED STATES.
    56 4 The heat and drought remain unabated I n the Central and Western (Joked State*. I It is estimated that the loss of wheat :rops m the states of lowa, Missouri, e I >raslta and Kansas amounts to 31a million 1 mshcls, being equal to
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    THE HONGKONG NAVAL DOCKYARD.
    54 4 THE HONGKO NG NAVAL DOCKYARD. Mr. Arnold Foster, m the House of Commons, stated lhat the navai adviser* I of the Admiralty had tally considered the suggestions concerning the removal of the I Hongkong Dockyard »o tl.r mainland It bad been decided to retain the present I *Ue, whose area
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    OUR WHEAT SUPPLY.
    59 4 W that there will b^ag^ f a la rr *s of Valuable 5[ VSON JfcEKT A: tiims^H J*l X X ■> ment^^H 7 at 2.J0 p. txucupation of Shanghai by foreign tr66^s I was of a temporary Mature. He added I that Britain was not m a
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    HOPES ABOUT RUSSIA.
    34 4 He also said that there was no reason to Wlieve that Russia at the proper time x would not give up the section «f the Northern Railway outside the Great Wall.
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    THE GERMAN TARIFF.
    32 4 The new German Tariff has be*n pub- I lished, subject to parliamentary amend- I ment. I t increases the duty on ail cereals, agri- I cultural produce, and cattle
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    DUTIES ON IMPORTS.
    52 4 Other dutie», per hundred kilogrammes, are fixed a« follow^r-On tea, a hundred I mark« on raw coflfej, forty mark* on I spices, 6fty marks on sugar of all kinds, forty marks. DOUMER REDUX. j JW. Doumer has sUrted frou, France to I m?Jt t his Governorship m
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    19 4 h ef cSI **> o b V^ to "PR I newly r h f tk > I'iihi; and Ivoui (feiiur)
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      677 4 RAFFLES INSTITUTION. I JUNIOR Mater roqqlred._ CM. PHILLIPS. -lult 36 3J 1 j \l/ANT£D by a young person (English) ft vv situation as maid, or eaildreai'i naUL I Understands rtrcmiimkhur. Address!. A. R, c/o A» Prw*. •Inly 20 I DOOMS, with Board, with English family oloee *y toTown. Good tenai»gKmnd
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      546 4 (BY WEN CHING) J I Edited by the Rev. O. If. iUith, m.A. I Tfce remarkable and iostn five series j t articles thai appeared it S Free Press of last year now been J published m book form by4fce well-known I Uodon publisher, Mr. i >««r Rfekardi. The important
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      327 4 I t J*£fctf J^&fc^ I«0*1H9O1 amounting to $1,000,000 1 r.*M>,»W cent, I j «>mVfi»£^l^^ Mort*^ being tor .nm I bewp^^ S*tfejnbar,lolo „0 1930 I >« D 1030 i S IMO 186 k bate aSSnS •TsStaSnUifiiiSfSi r» <* B.nkTj«L^^ 1 te^ At ~^^^i»^-willtaapproprutodfortJ MJ fo^^^ KlMtrie lMtoiUtioo 200,000 1. KM*NfW«t«n»A« Total
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      610 4 XJOUSS No. 4> Kiliiney Road, by JOSEPH ELIAS, Vf Malacca Street June 13 TO LET (")NE or two roomi with private family near town A PP'y R- c/o Free Press. TO LET TJOUSE No. A., Wilkie Road. Apply to F. G. R. c/o /->« />««. TO LET I THE Grove
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      853 4 AND Firebricks THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY Bricks at $15 per 1000. Firebricks at $75 per 1000. Fireclay at $27.50 per ton. Speciality m Boiler Settings and Boiler Covers made to order. For further particulars apply to THE BORNEO Co., Ltd., AGENTS. June it Singapore Sporting Cluk
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