The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 December 1901

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    18 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE MONDAY, 9 th DECEMBER, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, NO. 4352
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    • Advertisement
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      717 1 J^f o Office. Telegraph St. Xt Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM N AVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN. KGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH ANL> LONDON. Through Bills o» Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, alsc 1 1 China Coast. MAIL LINK.
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      832 1 Pacific mail steamship COMPANY ACCIDENTAL AND ORIKN-/M [J STEAMSHIP COMPAN AND rpOYO KISEN KAISHA S. S. CO. Vl/V INLAND SEA OF |APA» AND HONOI ULU Through Passate? T-.ckets Kn Prance, and Germany by all r.^n V af «earrn:r». and 10 the i>rincipal tn» 1 1 United Siates or Canada. Rates
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      1276 1 X'MAI NEW YEAR PRESENTS A\Grand Show of HIGH AIASS DIAMOND AND JEMSET T JEWELLERY WITH A Sui erb DIAMOKD aid RUBY NKCKLET, composed ol the 6., t st white d üble cut Brt Ua t* a'''l Pi^co fcl'l n A Ori*nlal KuSfc* v^lue I $26 000 EMERALD and DIAMOND NECKLACE
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      707 1 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI A BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 5.i0,000,000 RESERVB FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 Oliver Reserve 3.750,000 S 0 000 kfiSERVK LIABIMTY Of* > PPOPR|RTO*S UURT OK D I RECTO m K. Shbwam, Esq.— Chairman. Ho«. J J Bkll-Irvino, DsruTv Chaibham. H. E. Tomkins, Esq. X L Richakosom Bsq. A.
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      576 1 NORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR ANCK SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. t D pr KOR ?ire INSUtANCB AMOI'KT 11/SVCf Lussbs P*:v ■'> "0.000 PHBMIiJM iJo6,OOn Insurance ejected on almost every deacrim prf-pem* t current rates cf premium. .r A t TtiK STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Rmhoi.. .."4 m 00,000. AoWs Übclakcd
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      426 1 > a,, functional lti> ATOXIC OVsiu-.s/, 1 m*JS£S£ mMTT a k i CACHEXY of i'ni,,ttnl a, tnd c«n«e The »r«*eriptioQ ta ibc I UJ I li Irom SO to 100 .iroim BOLDO-VERNEI or 4 Ua-ifocßtilt ,1 Him IflUO-TEaBE t dj T fWm II GRENOBII. F« For fnnctiona) troubles, delay. i>.un
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    The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1901.
    1558 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1901. .ler««n« 'ft > K r.t n -.a nta I timtt I v ,-an v:*imt7\.-. hmam. oorftT. a.-.-. It would almost s- m a-> though Sir Alf.xandkk Swi. itimiam's advcr.t v Governor of hi-, nnv appointment, Br.tish Guiana, is to L»e markt-d by
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  • SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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      ENTERPRISE AT KlAOCHOW
      58 2 Great Harbour Improvements (Special to Smgaptrs Fret Press.) Hongkong, 9th Dec The German Governor at Kiaochow intends to spend m the year 1902 a sum of three million dollars upon public improve ments. These will include harbour works of various kinds, the provision of a floating dock
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      THE HONGKONG GARRISON.
      15 2 The Hongkong Regiment returned to Hongkong from the north yesterday (Sum day.)
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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      SOUTH AFRICA.
      26 2 More Boer Activity. There is a recrudescence of Boer activity under Botha m the Transvaal, and under De Wet m the Orange River Colony.
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      THE GERMAN BUDGET.
      14 2 A Deficit. The German Budget deficit amounts to thirty-five million marks.
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      RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
      38 2 A New Steamship Line. It is stated at St. Petersburg that the Russian and Japanese governments hive concluded negotiations, whereby the former opens a regular steamship service between Tsuruga and Vladivostock Londm, December Bth, /§ot.
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      SOUTH AFRICA
      12 2 Botha's Whereabouts. Botha, with 1,500 Boers, is north ol Ermelo.
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      THE GERMAN TARIFF.
      21 2 Russian Threatens Retaliation. Russia threatens a retaliatory tariff if the German tariff is passed m its present form.
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    SOUTH AFRICA.
    32 2 Boers Fighting for Britain. Number Greatly Increasing The number of Boers taking up arms against the enemy still m the field is showing a notable increase. London, December gth, 1901.
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    252 2 Messrs. Miller and Buyzer arrived yesterday by the Batavier from port Swettenham. Mr. Goldenberg and Mr. McCulloch ar nved this morning by the Calypso from It is reported that a line black panther was shot m the jungle somewhere off the Mandai-road yesterday. It is understood that the Governor, who
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      270 2 John Little and Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. SILVER ELECTRO-PLATE DEPT. A LARGE STOCK OF Hall Marked Sterling Silver Ware INCLUDING Bon Bon Dishes Salt Cellars Tea Spoons Muffineers Candlesticks Flower Vases Cups Rose Bowls &c. P. Entree Dishes E P. Tea and Coffee Sets E P. Waiters E P. Trays E
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      61 2 Framing of THE ILLUSTRATED PICTURES OF Xmas Numbers 25 per cent less our usual charges Art Pictures KKOM MARION k Co., LONDON. A choice selection m great variety of the Berlin, London and New York Society. At Prices sold m Europe. G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS. Nov. Itt no Club
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      939 2 Sale of Household Furniture ftc, THE PROPERTY OF W. C. MLSGUIN Es«. At Tbe Arscual, Pearls Hill. Thursday, 12th December, at 4 p.m. POWELL k Co.,— Auctioneers. Dec 6 12.13 For disposal Privately A FIRST CLASS BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT /CONVENIENTLY situated m nice locality near town, twelve large bedrooms, gas and
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      676 2 For Sale A BAY Gelding, with Harness, Victoria, and lamps nearly new or the G«lding alone if preferred. Apply to J. M., c/o Frte Press. Dec 9 uc. For Sale At "he now lion m the Prai River," < I'enang'. Tho Pcrak Government yacht "MfNA" with her appliances. For particulars
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      322 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT'S. St. George's Girls' Schodl, PENANG. AN Assiiilant Mistress is required f/om Ist rx January next. Salai-y 10 dollars month, with fn-o furnished quarters m the Schojol. Applications, with copies of testimonials, to Ik> sent totho Honorary Socretary, St/ George's (iirls 1 School, Pcnang. Dec j 10 12 The
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      200 2 The Week Monday, 9th High Water 8.53 10.9 p. Bearer Co. Drill, 5.15 p. S.V.C. Lecture on Military Engineering, 5.15 p. S.V.I. Recruits Drill for No. t Coy., Old Gaol Site, Brass Bassa-rd., 5.30 p. Tuesday, 10th Hiijh Water 9.29 a., 10.44 p. Stores Sale, Central Station. Powell, 2 p.
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    THE LATE MR. H.M. SIMONS.
    202 3 An old resident of Singapore wtites a few personal notes about the late Mr. Henry Minchin Simoi s, whose death m London has just been aunuunced. He says ln the good old ieis'irely days, when there was only one monthly mail, he was a mighty
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    WAR VESSELS ARRIVED.
    57 3 The Italian armoured cruiser Vtttor Pisani arrived here yesterday from Hongkong with Admiral Candiani on board. The Vettor Pisani, it is understood, will leave for Colombo some time this week. The cruisers Pieramosca and Elba accompany the Vettor Pisani. The Dutch war vessel Koningin Wiihelmina der Nederlanden,
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    NEW CHURCH AT SERANGOON.
    84 3 The New Chinese Roman Catholic Church at Serangoon was opened for divine service yesterday morning. The blessing of the building was immediately followed by a High Mass, at which the Right Reverend Bishop Fee officiated, assisted by all the clergy stationed here. Lambilotte's Musical Mass, with
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    WATER POLO.
    141 3 There was a water polo match at Tanjong Katong yesterday, a Swimming Club team opposing a team of the Royal Engineers. Play was fairly even m the first half, the R.E., scoring the first goal. Napier, for the S.C., then smartly got two shots past the R.E. defence
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    SCOTS IN JAVA.
    108 3 St. Andrew's Day, 1901, has been celebrated by the Scotsmen m Batavia m fitting manner. A friend sends the menu of the Dinner," a handsome card, embellished with the picture of a dashing damsel holding aloft a crystal goblet of the reid, reid wine." The bill of
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    AN UNSUCCESSFUL LOTTERY APPEAL.
    83 3 On the 26th of October, Tan Tarn Soon was convicted by Mr. Hafiz Ohuiam Sarwar, of selling Macau lottery iicxets and was fined $2,000, or three months' rigorous imprisonment. Mr. Stuart defended and the defendant appealed against the decision m the Supreme Court. The appeal was
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    THE MANCHURIAN CONVENTION.
    137 3 A Peking correspondent writes to a native Shanghai paper that it seems certain that, when Prince Chiog returns to the Capital from K'aifcng, one of the first things he is to do will be to come to a definite settlement with the Russian Minister with regard to
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    SHIPPING.
    135 3 The homeward French mail packet Ernest Simons arrived from Saigon yesterday at 10.30 a.m. aud left for Europe this morning at 8.30. The colHcrs Que*n Cristina and Michael have both arrived, with a total cargo of about 9,000 toos of Japanese r.oal for this port. H. N. M. S.
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    SELANGOR RACES.
    260 3 The following are the results of the first! and second (fays' racing at Selangor on Tuesday and Thursday last Firvt D y. The M*lo I n. Mr. H. S. Tann's Be t*«J I Messrs. Bath and Co. Kur-ora a The Civil Sbrvici Raci. Mr. Chun Ah Yong's Reaper
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    MUSIC IN THE DARK.
    970 3 Ladies are the best, nay, the only competent, judges of a practical problem which is moving all Germany to its depths just now, and is certain to come up for discussion m England before long. It is a somewhat mixed problem, no doubt, but al' the
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    THE PROPOSED BRITISH SHIPPING BOYCOTT.
    1024 3 ft U/u u €Uy TtU h M r^ hlIethe crack-brained scheme for the boycott Wot Bnt.sh sh.pping was, from the first, the veriest W* ubUc cver bl °wr, by a reckless and ignorant m igiution, it i s amusing to observe the panic into m
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    JAPANESE TRADE WITH JAVA.
    151 3 The Toyo Kisa^iVaisha has under consideration a proposal tolppel' i regular service between Kobe and Java, iMrf Hongkong and Singapore. The Osaka ShosenlKaisha is said to have a similar scheme on foot, recently sent an employe to Java and thereapouu 10 make the necessary investigations. In
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    NOTES AND NEWS.
    1164 3 The Central Neva is informed by Sir Chih 1 Chen Lofengluh, Chinese Minister in London, that he had had no communication as to the appointment of Mr. Chang Te-yi as his successor. His Excellency ttys he applied to his Government for leave of absence on account of
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    "UNCLE SAM."
    188 3 UNCLE SAM. A con espoi, dent heard one British working man, pointing to the Union Jack flying at halfmail remark to another, "There's respect (or Uncle Sam." And "Why," said the other, "do you call America Uncle Sam?" He did not know and m that he is not perhaps singular.
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    LIGHTING THE RED SEA.
    203 3 Messrs. Savon Freres, of Port Said, Agents for the Administration General Des Phares De L'Empire Ottoman, desire to report that Messrs. M. M. Barbier, Engineers and Contractors (of Paris), commenced on September Ist, 1901, building the following Lighthouses on the Islands, and the main land bordering
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    EXCHANGE.
    72 3 'CokkßCTeo up to December 9 On London. Bftn •■jc '/«o^ demand »/9f» Private credits o m, s 1/10-^ document- -i m 1/10 1 credits m,s o FRANCE, demand ...nql Germany, demand f g 7 India, T. T !!!i36', Hongkong, demand p m# Yokohama, Htmam: io%pni. Java, demand Manila, demand
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    PRODUCE.
    118 3 (December 9.) T»,..., «/io r Gamier l^L,.:;;^ I 7V 5 2 do. Tube No. 1 ,Tj| Pepper, l.'UcU (ordinary Spore) 30!™ do. White, (Fair L/VV-s* „47. Nutmegs 1 110s to the Ib.) r 3 do. (80s to the Ib) 6a Mace (Banda) "J t Cloves (Amboina) Überian Coffee fZ
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    SHARE LIST, DECEMBER 9th 1901.
    248 3 V-TAT.O*. p A Dt DITIDIWfc j »p-»" Ltvi. Nominal. r^ Deferred. Hell' Asufsm. Kastern Agency* Nomiml. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4. Sellers. >M Gear Water Dairy Farm lad. $100 Fraser and Neave Ltd. Ig6. Buyers. I 6% Debt. Par buyers. j so l 0 {or
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      242 3 MISHAP TO THE DEUCALION." The Ocean Steamship ompany's s.s. Deuca' I lion, which arrived at Hongkong from Singapore with a general cargo, met with a curious mishap when about midway between these ports. She left Singapore on the 22nd inst. On the 25th at II p.m. when the ship was
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      132 3 A Good Cough Medicine. \_Frum the Gatttte, Toovoomb*, Australia. I find Chamberlain's Cough Kemcdy is an excellent medicine. I have been suffering from severe cough for the last two month*, and it has effected a euro. I have groat pleasure m recommending it.— W. C. Wockmbr. Thin is the opinion
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      367 3 THE STANDARD TIME BALLS. A Time Ball at Fort Canning, and one at Bui**' Bram fall ©very day at 1 p.m., Singapore taean tune (G reenwich mean time 6 hi*,, 4 bun., 35 tec. being hoisted live minutes pre iously. 11 either of the ball* should fail, the flag W
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      353 3 The P. and O. steamer Malacca, which arrived from London on the afternoon of the 7th instant, has the following officers and 237 troops on board, bound for Hongkong Major Connolly. Major James, Lieutenants Foster, Fanshawe, Griffith, and btandbridge. MAILS CLOSE TO«MO*ftO» tor Per At Batavia Arc. La Seyne 9
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      382 3 VESSELS INPO JST3HSS rTT B Commandert Ar s v roio Por When hlba Ital cms., 2800 Castella Dec 8 ""»?kon!' roir .dm Other Ve.*el. FUg. a.Ton.' M-.ter. Arnved From Consignees fc Pot S« nn a r""!?-! 7 ?7w ich Moji Unknown Unceruu, Aldhan C.er ioI Schultz Deo 2 laahan Behn
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      303 4 ■IMP FAM V GOODS SUITABLE FOB Christmas Gifts &c. Bafeß CaateLaix fitted Bags Head Blotting Cases Brush Sets Cud Cates, Calendar* Chaplain* Cigar Cmm Cigarette Caest ix>spateh Boxes Electric Reading Lamps Electric Machine* Fans. Hand Pointed Fans. Feather He'd OUbmb Fancy Turepleeea Übnsei Opera Hand Painted Plaeque* Jewel Cases Inkstand*
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      563 4 A LARGE SBLJBOTION OF CAVENDISH Music Book* At 50 cent* each. INCLUDING Pianoforte Albums Dance Albums Song Album* &c. Music obtained to order from Europe PUBLISHED PBIOES Diaries 1902 Boys Own Paprr (new volume.) Girls' Own Paper (new volume.) Chums Infant* Magazine. Children's Friend. Yio'i String* Colour Boxes. Toy Books.
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      620 4 Tohn Little Co., Ltd. CHRISTMAS TOY BAZAARenormous SELECTION ENTIRELY NEW. BISCUIT, CHINA AND CELLULOID FACED Speaking, Walking and Unbreakable. Goats, Elephants, Bears, Sheep, &c. ON WHEELS WITH VOICE. Drum* Pistols Building Blocks Magnetic Toys pJJI and Dart Magic Lantern* Skipping Rope, Harmlew Pistols Furniture Set. DOg Wat C P r
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      947 4 Christmas Holidays 1 1 THE Grove Bungalow, Tarjoag Katong, I a Bath'fg Good Table. Best Wlnos. I Telephone 265 or 111 Doc y Art Needlework Depot./ DRESSMAKING UNDER KCROPE^fc, 80FBRVI8I0N. Monograms and Lettering. ■> Kancv Works to Ordrr of all descriptions Dec 4- j Mr.J.rt'A. PkREIRA. I HORT T CULTUBIST
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      641 4 To Let FROM l«t AprU 1902, Osborne House well furnished on a .long leabe. Apply to A. LOLB. Dec 6 v.c To Let. ONE room m a first class Boarding House, close to Town. Apply Z. H., c/o Free Press. Nov 16 v.c TO LET ODOWN No. 94 Robinson Road.
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      1011 4 V BSSELS KXPEOTID. <lato duo hoi 3, ana nr 11 Mei-c > Deo Fearless, H M-^ sh f eTn S?\ r '<'l Una., :>(•« Kina.do U.M 3 wOC i 'uuk- Jap-, B««.l aud Kome, due Dec P. and U. Oulrdonien and Toukiu due Oec- I^"^ uwk. 1 md Ujnal»s». dv"
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