The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 16 January 1894
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1894-01-16 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1894. No 33818 words
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Article69 1894-01-16 1 (Corrkctki) up to January 15 On London. Bank 4 m s 2 3J demand ...2 3J Private credits t, m k ...24 doniiDeiiis 3 .11 24^ credits n m/& 24^ «> s I N l> IA. Bank J^hmiiJ... 18; On Hohukmnh Bank dt mand d;-> Oh 1 vp Bank69 words
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Article265 1894-01-16 1 I.KMIIM, \n I H LI it The Malacca Railway, 17 Hawaii, 18 Si Rasu, 18 Penang in Parliament, 18 The Native States Federation, 18 Court Nbws, Police Court. The Raron and His Diamonds. 20,26 A Municipal Extortioner. 2S A Smart Capture, 2(* Association. The S.C.C. Team for Selangor, 23265 words
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Article126 1894-01-16 1 (Januaiy 1^ rin I 36.50 j i»n< ici 6*75 do. Cut>e No. I 11.6^3 dv. do. No. 2 11. Pepper, Blat.k (ordinary S'pure) B.<>» do. White. (Fair L/W— s% I 1650 Nutmegs 150s to the |b») S3. Mace (hianda) Ho Cloves (AinUniuy 19. Cilice (10% Bia^.K,> .^g. t f'Tgeraiijj126 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article33 1894-01-16 1 On the 15th instant, at Barganny Lodge, the wife of John H. Slnnfr.cl a daughter. DEATH. I On the 9th inst., at Mount Rosie, Klrt, the infant son of Mr. H. Eschke.33 words
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Article, Illustration603 1894-01-16 1 Hrre flip Press tb^ I>ople's right maintain. I'nawctl hy influence and \mbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Ueliarion. Loyalty. and Law. (January 9th.) We understand, on good authority, that the proposal of Messrs. GRASSI Brothers to construct a railway in the603 words
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569 1894-01-16 1 YESTERDAY in referring to the Secretary of Stale's refusal to grant his assent to the Malacca railway scheme we pointed out that, failing some political reason, it was difficult to account for that refusal seeing that the advantage of the scheme to Malacca and569 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1894-01-16 1 I K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., BOMBAY MKRCHAXTS, DIRECT AND SPECIAL IMPORTERS Of ALL KINDS O¥ INDIAN (Hi() JS. Chinese Japanese Silk Goods and Curios, &c, &c. Nos. 51 52, High Street, also Hotel de TEurope. Hiunchks: Melbourne; Batavia, Samaiang, Somabaya, Padang, Oleh-leh and Saigon. Jan. 2. 2^ lIIMMM— I113 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous452 1894-01-16 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is due by the M. \f. S.S. Saghalien to-morrow, with London dates up to the 22nd ult., being followed by the P. and O. S.S. Ravenna on the 22nd inst., with London advices of the 2<>th ult. This mail leaves to-day by the452 words
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Article512 1894-01-16 2 (January nth.) The position in Hawaii at present is a critical one It is a matter of recent history that Quern LIUUKOLAN! had been deposed by a party of American residents who had places in the Hawaian Government, the Object being to bring Hawaii directly under the United States512 words
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Article761 1894-01-16 2 (January 12th.) It lias been for a considerable period known to be only a matter of time for the Malay chiefs who were implicated in the Pahang disturbances of 1892 to come in and surrender. !n our retrospect for last year this was indicated pretty definitely in these761 words
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Article286 1894-01-16 2 (January 13th.) PRNANC, though it has not come into the full fruition of its hopes, is yet able to experience the fierce joy of having had a question, a' l to itself, in the House of Commons. The affairs of the Colony do not require the Royal286 words
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Article1245 1894-01-16 2 (January 15th.) FROM what we understand the Pahang companies would be well pleased to see Mr. Clifford continued in Pahang after the date when Mr. RODGER'S leave is up. It is only fair to remember, however, that ihere are two interests to bear in mind. It1,245 words
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Article83 1894-01-16 2 [Gazette, Friday, Jan. 12th) Mr. E. M. L. Edwards is appointed Assistant District Officer, Kla»tj, antl Mr. H.C. Holmes, Assistant Supt. of Police, on probation. By-laws to regulate the use of street stalls (to deal in eatables only) arc published. The fee is §i a month for 683 words
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Article571 1894-01-16 3 Amongst the passengers to leave by the mail fur Penang are Bishop and Mrs. Hose. H. M. S. Pallas left at 7.30 this morning (or Hongkong. The hearing of the charge of defamation again*t the SsMg Po was further postponed to-day before Mr. Woodward until Thursday571 words
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Article247 1894-01-16 3 We hear that there is a possibility that the officer wh<> will succeed H. E. MajorGeneral Sir Charles Wanvn in Command of the Troops Strait^ Settlements will be Col. Frederick C. Keyse-. C.l* now Inspector of Army Signalling at Aldershot, and formerly ot the Royal Fusiliers247 words
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Article735 1894-01-16 3 The arrangement of the return of imports and exports into the Straits Settlements for the quarter ended Sept. 30th, 1893, differs in some respects from its predecessors. In addition to more clearly marked head-lines, values are given in sterling, the rate of exchange being taken as 2/6 to735 words
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917 1894-01-16 3 THE LATE MR. STANHOPE AND THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION. The recently resorted death of the Right Hon'ble Edward Stanhope, M P., for Horncastle, and Secretary of State for War in the last Conservative Administration, renders it possible for us to put our readers in possession of the views of that exCabinet917 words
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Article336 1894-01-16 3 The "Costa Rica Packet" Case. To the Editor. Sir, We post wilh this two copies of the report of the Select Committee of the* Legislative Council of New South Wales relating *o the case of the Costa Rica Packet whaler. The report has been unanimously adopted by the Parliament,336 words
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Article593 1894-01-16 3 {China Mail.) For Hongkong 189.} lias not been what could be called a bright year. In reviewing, twelve months ago, the events < f the year 1892, which was, undoubtedly, a year of and depression in this Colony, we predicted (.what, indeed, was apparent to anybody) that593 words
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Article858 1894-01-16 4 (Translated for the Free Press.) Cables to the local papers state that cholera still rages in Teneriflfe. A convict in Melilla has been shot lor cutting the ears off a Moor. The German barque the Orient had to put into Manila on account of the recent rough weather.858 words
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Article1312 1894-01-16 4 The Engagement at Warina. This reference to the movements of the British troops antecedent to the unfortunate collision reported by telegraph throws some light on the probable circumstances The steamship Roquelles, which arrived at Liverpool (Dec. v) from Sierra Leone, which place she left on1,312 words
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Article385 1894-01-16 4 There is a great probability that the Chinese squa<lmn under Admiral Ting may visit Singapore al the time of the Chinese New Year. Seeing th.it the New Year Sports on the Esplanade have been postponed till that time, it would be a good thing if the Sports385 words
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614 1894-01-16 4 (Hongkong Telegraph.) One of the most important events for the newspaper press of the Far East that have occurred during the year that is now so rapidly drawingto a close is undoubtedly the valuable concession granted by the Telegraph Administration! in London in regard614 words
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Article393 1894-01-16 4 A meeting was to have been held at the office of Messrs. Win tor Co., Bangkok, to consider the question of establishing a Chamber of Commerce for that port. The Stam Free Press thus refers to the subject The nationality of such a hody has393 words
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Article549 1894-01-16 5 H.E. the Acting Governor leaves this afternoon in the Sea Belle for Malacca. Mr. J. B. Robertson, the Singapore Golf representative at Calcutta, has wired to say that he will leave for here on Saturday per s. s Kutsang. Mr. A H. Raeburn returns l>) the549 words
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Article337 1894-01-16 5 Tiffin's Hotel 8 a.m.) Gel iiu' a hath It's ready Well, I don'l see ii Downstairs? Now, you Celestial saurian, how can I g<» downstair* like this? Oh! I'm to ;lm> down that narrow flight into that dark vault I don't half like it. Now I'm safely down337 words
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Article1061 1894-01-16 5 {.From our own Correspondent.) The postponed New Year's Sports came off on Saturday last in splendid weather, though perhaps it was a little too hot. At the commencement at 10 a.m., there were probably not 500 people present, but as time went on this number was largely augmented, and1,061 words
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Article398 1894-01-16 5 The Bangkok Times quotas and comments upon the views as to Colonial administration of a speaker in the Colonial Council at Saigon Speaking of the left bank of the Mekong M. Blanchy says M These regi )iis which have been disturbed tor a long time are in398 words
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Article378 1894-01-16 5 (Siam Observer.) If anything were necessary to convince the world of i he preponderance of British commercial interests in Siam a more unanswerable argument could scarcely be desired t'^an is furnished by the returns of the shipping here during the ear just terminated. The British vessels378 words
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Article150 1894-01-16 5 (Si am Free Press.) We with all reserve, a report that His Majesty is seriously indisposed and confined to his bed. That tliis should be so at so critical a lime in the affairs of Siam is deeply to be lament* cd. So far150 words
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748 1894-01-16 5 THE STRAITS PRODUCE SATIRIST ON THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON OPIUM. One of t lie contributions to the issue of Straits Produce, which saw the light on Monday and has been going of! M like fireworks," is of so much real public value, apart from its biting humour, that we do748 words
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Article188 1894-01-16 5 (Via Bangkok.) December 31st. The Court of Assizes at Angouleme has acquitted the French workmen accused of attacking Italians at Ajguemorts. fireat dissatisfaction prevails in Italy on account of the 1 verdict. January 2nd. Twenty -four anarchists have been arrested at Lyons. An Italian mob attacked the French188 words
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3115 1894-01-16 6 Ai'smiw Orimoa Off our Weakness. iD.iilv Telegraph Correspondent.) Vienna, Nov. 21. I ca'lrd to-day upon two of the most competent na.'al authorities in the Austrian Kmpire for the purpose of eliciting tbcil views as to the prt sent position of the British Navy, m re3,115 words
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242 1894-01-16 6 AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP OF INDIA. {Englishman, i 10-day, S.itur lay, die match inaugurated !>v the alcutta liotff< lub tor i',u> Amu nr Championship of India c 'mm Mi- e>. Th? entries are numerous, and it will be noticed thai competitors from all part* ».f India, as well as from Burma,242 words
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Article454 1894-01-16 6 1 1"- Following is a Washington telegram in the San Franci ••»•<• papers: Inquiry among Sen* .or s and members Has dcv. I .jjed the exigence of a very gen< r.d belief that there uill be an < if .rt next year, possibly early in ll1 >'454 words
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Article394 1894-01-16 6 The Mining Camp Sports. {From a Correspondent.) The annual sports were inaugurated under the most favourable circumstances at the grounds especially prepared for the occasion, on Boxing Day, the 26th instant. Competitions and displays of various sorts fully occupied the whole day. The weather was tine and394 words
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Article324 1894-01-16 6 A comparative trial between these rifles tame off at the recent Rifle Meeting at Meerut, in the match Army vs. Volunteers. The conditions were: SrVm shots at 200, 7 shots at 500, and 7 shots „t 600 yards. H. P. A. S. r,26i |XMiHs Rifle f or324 words
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209 1894-01-16 6 FIRES IN PROVINCE WELLESL EY AND PENANG. 'nanjr Gazette.) A lire took plnce between 3 and 4 o v clock on Christmas morni. g in .he Gula X :.t. Factory, doing damage to the extent of about $3,000, partly insured, ihel» c originated through I 1 ai Jcssness if the209 words
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Article838 1894-01-16 7 The Pimang (Gazette notes that the cattle trade between that port and Deli is improving, and that a large number are now being shipped from Penang to the latter place. Nearly the whole of the last bat< h fr< m Calcutta have been sent thither. Major838 words
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Article878 1894-01-16 7 Mr. Bibby's Arrival. By the Sappho, yesterday evening, there arrived Mr. Bibby from Raub, and Mr. Lewis Fraser from Tras. Mr. Bibby had with him the four ingots, which are the product of the last three months' crushing, amounting in all to 1,016 ounces 8 dwts. of smelted878 words
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Article1357 1894-01-16 7 {From a Correspondent.) Bangkok, sth January, 1894. Ihe monotony of Bangkok lift* has not been broken for some weeks by anything more exciting than a State ball or a Court reception. Some changes have tak^n place at the French Consulate-General, arid more are imminent. M. Pavie, whose health1,357 words
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Article554 1894-01-16 7 GAMBLING LEGISLATION A MISTAKE. f Straits Independent.) GamMing i-, an cv:', but it is an evil which annot be put down: ii is imp<-^ib]»- to make people saints by Act of Parliament. Gambling is one of the national traits of a Chinaman's character. He is born a gambler, as his554 words
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Article774 1894-01-16 8 {Gazrttc. Jan. sth, 1*94-) At a meeting <>f the State Council held on Dec. Ji>t and 22nd, ike following Orders Council were pasted Pensi mm t'> Government Officers. To amend the Products on State Lands Order. To amend the Sanitary Boards Order. l<» re-enact ihe Indian Immigration Enactment.774 words
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Article1360 1894-01-16 8 The Revd. K. S. McDonald, D.D., with 32 years' experience in India, gives evidence as follows from this standpoint I have been for the last 40 years a total abstainer from alcoholic liquors, tobacco, and all intoxicating drugs. I have been all that time strongly opposed to1,360 words
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Article322 1894-01-16 8 These annual sports were held at Ratlb with great success on Boxing Day and the day following, about 600 Malays attending from the neighbouring districts, even from Budu. They emigrated in a body to Kaub for the occasion and Sempalit, Galli, Sempang and Duriaa Sabatang sent322 words
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Article492 1894-01-16 8 Thru British O* rictus Charged with j i i k l)niM>:. Notwithstanding the mystery in which the? Diamond I {,11 hour police are enshrouding the case in which a native was R*»O1 d< ad the other day at Fulta in in affray wilh idree military men,492 words
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1158 1894-01-16 8 The Westminister Gazette has an interesting interview with Mr. ("rump, the city editor of The Ti mes, who is now on the point of retiiing. In the course of the conversation Mr. ('rump tells how he was first with the news of the Baring1,158 words
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Article701 1894-01-16 9 The London Lyric Company opened in Madras on the 6th instant, and will remain there till the 15th, when it will leave for the Straits, The Company has been strengthened by the addition of Mr. Lvnn Harding. The agreement between the Australian oloniei respecting the defence701 words
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Article820 1894-01-16 9 It appears from the Dutch papers that a telegram has reached the authorities in |ava from the Duich Government conveying instruction* to stop all further proceedings in connection with the erection of a (&ling station at Polo Way. In compliance with this all works have been stopped and820 words
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613 1894-01-16 9 MALAY PENINSULA PROSPECTING Co., Ltd. The following is the Directors' Report to the sixth ordinary general meeting of the Shareholders of the Malay Peninsula Prospecting Company In the last Report it was stated that the Directors were in correspondence with the Pahang Government with a view to procuring extension of613 words
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Article216 1894-01-16 9 I Thk Dollar in THE HOUSE. Mr. Henniker Heaton asked the lTnder-Sccrc-lary ot State for the Colonies, on the 15th ult., whether he was aware that there had been scarcity and inconvenience in Hongkong and Singapore through short supplies of the Mexican I dollar, which is the216 words
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Article483 1894-01-16 9 Among the passengers by the Singapore from Bangkok there arrived Mr. Charles Dunlop, who has spent a considerable time in the capital of Siam pushing through the Trans- Peninsular railway scheme which is to pass through Kedah to Singgora. The surveys of this line, and also of483 words
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Article430 1894-01-16 9 The outlook for silver i<; thus dealt with by the able writer in Finance" in The Spenher of December 2nd The price of silver is slowly falling. It was no better on Wednesday than J2d, per ounce, while silver to be delivered next week was considerably lower. Unfortunately,430 words
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Article1587 1894-01-16 10 The Professional Cycling Union, with a capital of £6 000, has been formed, with offices at 8, Victoria St., London, S.W. It has for its objects to make professionalism in cycling a legitimate and honourable calling. g^>n^ r ab!l prizes and holding Meeting! in various parts1,587 words
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Article169 1894-01-16 10 (Simm Observer Major Schau leaves to-d.iy l.y the Singapore for Europe, on leave. Phya Surisak is probably going to Java, for his health. The Sckwalbt is expected to bring reliefs for the troops at Chantaboon next trip. Commenting upon the rumoured despatch of Rnglish war-ships to Bangkok, recently,169 words
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Article196 1894-01-16 10 BURMA AND THE BUFFER STATE. the weekly meeting of the Balloon Society held last ml it (Dec. is) at St. lamesVhall, Piccadilly under the presidency of General Ardagh nn address was delivered by Mr. Holt S Hallett on Burma, tun*, and the buffer State. r Hallett began by staling that196 words
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Article60 1894-01-16 10 The Embryo Knight. You little round, fat, oily man of God Checking the erring with judic.al rod our locked, lettered, hraw brass collar Proclaims you the ntleman and Arise, Sir knight O'er CeyWsspcy Isle I he gladsome light of j^fc, freclv And w.th benign and hocus-p ,cus smile60 words
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Article468 1894-01-16 10 The troopship Himalaya is timed to arrive here on the 21st instant and to leave for Hongkong on the 23rd. The date of her return from Hongkong in the 23rd February. The Baron de Horn was released from the Civil Prison this morning, his period term468 words
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Article1018 1894-01-16 10 The continued hearing of the charge against Joseph Dominick Lechner of criminal breach of trust in respect to the Baronial diamonds took place this morning before Mr. Woodward, the prisoner being represented by Mr Fort. The Baron, re-called, stated that he had a receipt from Lechner for1,018 words
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Article28 1894-01-16 10 Turn Kxetkr Hall Goosr and tri (The Goose speaks.) I*ll deprive you of opium \on like it too we' l What Deprive me of whisky28 words
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Article109 1894-01-16 10 SELANGOR GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. Abstract of traffic earnings for the month of December 1893: Heads of Receipts c Passengers 9.673 69 Season Tickets 20 02 Horses, Carriages and Dogs 168 80 Telegraph Collections 1 f>6 Excess Fares 40 60 Excess Luggage 106 34 Special Trains Miscellaneous... 298 00 Total Coaching 10,447109 words
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Article1028 1894-01-16 11 It lull bren said that it is the first duty of every general officer to keep Ibe British soldier in contact with two things, food tod ammunition. The dictum was applied to the conditions of active service, but as it maxim that in peace one must be1,028 words
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Article1098 1894-01-16 11 It is lucky for (he peace of Europe that the West African incident was not the other way about. There would have been the very unmentionable to play if the English had attacked the French, and apologised for it by saying they had mistaken the French1,098 words
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Article464 1894-01-16 11 Tlie Lady's World contains an illustrated interview will. Madame Amy Sherwin, who is the most distinguished lady vocalist that ever visited Singapore, and whose appearances hero will long bo remembered wiili pleasure as a historical event in our little music world. We quote the following passage which464 words
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Article154 1894-01-16 11 Corps Ordkrs. Head Quatter Office, Singapore, January iith, 1^94. 1. Orderly Officer, for ensuing week: Lieut. Fabris, Orderly Sergeant for ensuingweek Sergt. Derrick. 2. Parades Monday, 5.15 p.m. 7-inch R.M.L. Gun-drill. Wednesday, 5.15 p.m. Do. Thursday, 5*15 p.m. Do. Friday, 5.15 p.m. Do. Wednesday, 0 p.m. Lecture154 words
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Article396 1894-01-16 11 Mr. J. R. Cuthbertson was elected chairman of tlie \isiti nix Justices for 1894. The roster is published for general information. A treaty of commerce between Great Britain and Servia is published. Crackers will be allowed to be fired at the Chinese New War in Singapore, except in396 words
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Article416 1894-01-16 11 {Telegra n to Free Press.) IV-nang, Jan. 13th, 1894. At the meeting of the Chamber ol Commerce to-<lay, ihe members approved of the action ol the President oi the Committee by sixteen votes to none, four members nut votinir. fhe Penang Chamber of Commerce had416 words
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Article223 1894-01-16 11 i'o err is human. Cicero. Sermons in stones. St. Bernard. A man's house is his castle. Coke. Corporations have no souls Coke. In peace prepare for war. Washington. I will die in the last ditch. William of Orange. Impiety is the greatest of indiscretions. Rivarol.223 words
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Article2039 1894-01-16 12 In view of the telegraphic advice received of the grave occurrence between French and English troops at Warina, the latest home news by the German mail is significant. Writing in the Pall Mall "a correspondent who has stulied the question," says To any <»ne conversant2,039 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter275 1894-01-16 12 lo THE KIMTOR. SIR, With reference to an article on I he Man from JalTna," published in voui issue of the 6th inst, will you kindly tell me where I can see this Strange being dressed 11 a In Europienne" or, failing the Jaffna man in275 words
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Article1356 1894-01-16 12 Dr. Lowson has scored 109 out of 183 runs off the bat in a recent match at Hongkong. Bishop Gasnier leaves by the French Mail tomorrow for Colombo, en route for India. H. E. the Acting Governor is expected to arrive at Penang in the Sea1,356 words
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Article182 1894-01-16 12 SINGAPORE GOLF CLU B. Tli<- following is the result of ihc firs! monthly medal play ->l the* year, which took place at the- Links on Saturday, ovei a slightly altered course ist. 2nd. Heap. Total. 1. (apt. Barter 44 56 4 q6 2. K. Dunman 53 50 f> 97 3.182 words
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Article1320 1894-01-16 13 By the death of Mr. Jose I) Almeida on Saturday at his residence. Belvidere, Tallin, there was removed from our midst one of the most familiar fibres known !o busiDCSI men and one of th<t last links connecting the memories of the earlier days of1,320 words
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Article447 1894-01-16 13 TIN MIXING IN PA HANG. Mr. Lewi* Fraser, who has fon number <>f yens now been steadily at work, in a I <juirt son nl way, „t li i mining near Tras is .it present in Sing p m«• tcir a Uriel stay. Hi^ ope: iiii»:!- conduct, d single-handed as447 words
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819 1894-01-16 13 The following is the report of the above company presented to the shareholders at the second ordinary general meeting on the 12th inst. The Directors beg to submit the Accounts for the year ending >o th September, 1893, from which it will be seen that819 words
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Article1250 1894-01-16 13 [From and via Australia.) Brisbane, December 2 I.— The Ciovernrne:it are taking action to prevent the influx to Thursday Island of Japanese women intending to carry on immoral traffic. Rewards have been offered by the Government for the discovery of the printers and circulators of the pamphlets recently1,250 words
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Article791 1894-01-16 14 (Ceylon Independent.) We are bound to notice, in connexion with the s principle of Imperial Federation thai already there •s a strong, compact, and nnignltM colonial section •n both Houses of Parliament. Not only have I rolonial magnates returned tinffVy. like solitary stars, wiih their wealth791 words
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Article688 1894-01-16 14 fPimmmg Gmsette, Jan. 13th The special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce call* <1 to const Jer the letter ot tlw Acting Lotoni*l Secretary, conveying His Excellency the Actiii|( Governor* tithes in respect loHwiuh 1 luiation *>i v representative 1 Peuang to ihe Legislative Council «h held688 words
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Article3813 1894-01-16 14 (via Australia.) Egypt and the British Occupation. A otr^ngc L.isc Anarchism in France. Fifteen Deaths after a Banquet. Plans for British Defences. Grave Admissions by the Leipzig Prisoners. A Hawaiian Amnesty. The Pope and Russia. The Swiss Chamber of Deputies is engaged in discussing a measure for the3,813 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement412 1894-01-16 15 Robinson Co. SINGAPORE. Established lB.s8 v Ladies' and Gentlemen's Outfitters LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Silk and Satins. Costumes. Milliner) Umbrellas Untrimmed Hatv. Parasols. Dress Materials. 1-aces. Boots and Shoes. Ribbons. Haberdashery. Hosiery. Corsets. Cloves. Underclothing. Velvets. Velvet tas. Velveteens. Crapes. Plushes. Gauzes. l'2mbroiderinm. Fancy Articles for Presents. The dress-making department is in412 words
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Advertisement376 1894-01-16 15 "LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPH AL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 3000.000 RESERVE LIAP>ILITY OF m PROPRIETORS $10,000,000 Court of Directors. Chairman—H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Dkputv Chairman— C. J. HOLLIDAY, Esq. Carl Jantzrn, Esq. A. McConachie, Esq. H. H. Josrfh, Esq. J. S. Moses, Esq. Hon. J. I. Kkswick. D.376 words
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Advertisement343 1894-01-16 15 ST. ANDREWS HOUSE, SINGAPORE. pHIS is a Boarding House for European and Eurasian Boys only, attending Day Schools of the Colony. It is under the direction of a Committee consisting of the Bishop, the Colonial Chaplain, and five other gentlemen. Applications for admission should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary,343 words
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Article58 1894-01-16 16 Lord Kimberlev is better. The State of Italy. Reinforcements to the number of five thousand troops have been sent to Palermo. The calling out of the reserves has caused rioting at Massa, near Carrara. Th« Anarchists paraded the streets and attacked the barracks. The troops58 words
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Article175 1894-01-16 16 Lon don. <)th January. 1894. Sir Henry Loch wires that he has abandoned all hope that Captain Wilson's party is safe, but that he will seiri a party to ascertain their fate as soon as the weather permits. The American Tariff Bill. The Tariff Bill175 words
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Article78 1894-01-16 16 London, 11th January, /cS'97. The Parish Councils Hill has passed through committee. Troubles in Hawaii. Hrilish Marines have landed at Honolulu to protect the Legation in the event of trouble. Further Rioting in Italy. Rioting has been carried on at Corato, in the province of Bari,78 words
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Article77 1894-01-16 16 London, 1 jth January, tSi)-f. A manifesto has been issued by Signor Gorilla and published at Madrid, in which the early advent of a republic is announced. American Finance. Secretary Carlisle has infomied the Semate that the Treasury Committee wanted authority to issue three per cent77 words
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Article231 1894-01-16 16 London, 1 Janua, y, itftjj. Lord Kimberley is seriously ill. The Parish Councils Bill. The Parish Councils Bill has passed the third reading. The House of Commons lias adjourned till the 12th ot February. Penarg in Parliament. Mr. S. C. Buxton, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies,231 words
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Article149 1894-01-16 16 Wilson's Last Struggle near the Shangani. London, rj/4 Jmiudtv, iSijj. A native eye-vtitnrss reports that Capt. Wilson's parly, who fell into an ft m butt I) of Lffbengula'tf reliiin^ force, fought to the last, behind iheir dt-a<l l»ors<s. Phe Ma'a \n-\r loally overbore tlu ir resistance149 words
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Article376 1894-01-16 16 15 th, 1894. Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd Div, Hongkong S'hai Bmk. ioo prem. $10,*****0 $10,000,000 80,000 125 20* i yr. National Bank of C ma §35 disc. £i,ooo,oo<i, 150 f 8 Founders. $150 Nominal 750 I Bk. of China, Jap. Straits $2 $£2,000,000 £249,843.15 199,875376 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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Advertisement76 1894-01-16 16 BENSON'S WATCHES. MANUFACTORY, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON. MAKER TO H. M. THE QUEEN. srbci Ily m inufacturbd and ricommbnpbd ijsk in thk East, Krnson's Special strength M KIKLD" WATCH GuLO Kevlkss English HalfChronometrr, £2$ BENSON'S "LUDGATE" WATCH, muui 21/AKTKR Plate English Lkvkr full w>>i\M>. Si tvE*. i,'s.sj, Gold, £\i.\2s. ti^ts anu76 words
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Miscellaneous603 1894-01-16 16 CLEARANCES. January /j. Billjtox, Brit, str., Carozzi, for Selangor, via ports. CheAMQ CIIRW, Brit. str.. Webb, for Bandjertnassim, Batavia, Padang and Jeddah. Amhkkst, Brit, str., Shimmen, for Selangor, via ports. LIGBIMIMO, Brit, str., Spcnce, for Hongkong. Pkksjs, Brit, str., York, for Bangkok. On KIM Soon, Brit, bq., Morton, for Mauritius.603 words
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Miscellaneous1084 1894-01-16 16 Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For. Whe:. Ar( hkr Rrit. g.b., 1770 Rogers lan. 8 Hongkong Sr. N. Officer PIGMY Brit, cm., 755 Phillips Dec. 22 Klang Sr. X. Officer Other Vessels Ascani us Brit. 74 Myles Jan. 13 Olehkh Borneo Co. Ban Skng Guam Brit. 501 Geary Dec.1,084 words
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