The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 24 July 1894
1894-07-24
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Title Section20 1894-07-24 33 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JULY 24th, i 8q 4 No 36520 words
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Article378 1894-07-24 33 Leaoim; Articles. Korea, 37 Ihe -ovcrnor of Hongkong Talked to, 33 Ha wan, ;> 4 The K t'Ci'linirni R--p^rt f 34. The 1 V u« r Enslavement oi Women Girls, 34 Italy in Abyssinia, 34 Court Nkws. Supreme Court. Cnm-irampe v. Tye Leong, 36 I he Assizes, 37 Sport.378 words
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Article72 1894-07-24 33 (Corrected up to July 23.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/if demand 2/1$ Private credits 3 m/s 2/1 j documents 3 m/s 2/1 J credits 6 m/s 2/2$ On India. B^nk demand 196 On Hongkong. Bank demand i/% dis. on Yokohama. Bank demand i/% dis. On Java. B»nk demand72 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article40 1894-07-24 33 At 20, Algiers Roid, Vicar's H 11, Lady-wrll. S. X.. on the 17th inst., the wife of VV. Churchward L\ngdon, of a dvjghter. O'» the 20th i<)s!., at Chancery House, the wife of M \x Puttfarckem, of a daughter.40 words
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Article24 1894-07-24 33 On the 13'h inst at Paris, Grorge Smith, District Commissioner, Paplio, Cyprus, to Lvc ib McDuff, daughter of the late W. W. Cargill.24 words
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Article, Illustration955 1894-07-24 33 Korea. (July 17th.) It is indeed a significant thing that within a very few days, that obscure peninsula Korea has shot suddenly into the position of being a field where Asiatic and European powers simultaneously find their interests to be acutely concerned. The progression of events is curious to trace.955 words
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1668 1894-07-24 33 (July 1 8th.) The Governor of the Colony of Hongkong will have more reasons than one 10 remember the Black Plague crisis at Hongkong. As a sequel of a certain course of action taken upon himself, and expressed in the form of a public1,668 words
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Page 33 Advertisements
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Advertisement38 1894-07-24 33 ELLCTROI^INE. The New Polish and Preserver for all kinds of Brown and Russia Leather Boots and Shoes, Travelling Bags, Trunk*, Harness, Ac. 25 c»*nis per 4 02 bottle. JOHN LITTLE A Co.,— Agents, Straits Settlements. June 9. tu.th.s.38 words
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Advertisement104 1894-07-24 33 KELLY WALSH, Limited. NEW NOVELS. The Heavenly Twins $3-5° The Modern Buccaneer, by R. Boldrewood i»35 Miss Milne and I, by M. Gaffyn 1.25 Blood Royal, by Grant Allen 1.25 The Prodigals, by Mrs. Oliphant 1.35 For Honour and For Life, by W. Westall 135 Yarns by a Newspaper Man104 words
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Page 33 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous402 1894-07-24 33 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive to-morrow by the N G. L. S. S Sachsetiy with London dates to the 2nd July, being followed by the M. M. S. S. I Yarra on the Ist prox with London advices to the 6th in^t. This mail402 words
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Article520 1894-07-24 34 (July 2oih.) WHEN a State or community gets into financial difficulties, retrenchment is one of the fiist policies to be adopted. I" oidinary cases of failing to make ends meet it U »he busine-s of the Government i«» Its annual budget to make the necessary anangements for520 words
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Article842 1894-07-24 34 (July, 23rd) It is difficult to see why Secrc'aries of State for the Colonies in general and Lord RIPON in particular, should be at such pains to show vviih how little wisdom the world, or at ltast their share of the jurisdiction, is governed. The842 words
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Article392 1894-07-24 34 "7 HE French I're-s resents the p r < vence of the Italians in Abyssinia.'' So it is telegraphed. It would be futile to tsk why. Abyssinia is not mnutefc within tlte furthest hail of the French advance through the Sahara, and if the expansion of Italy392 words
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Article1445 1894-07-24 35 A paprr i> to be reao! in the geographical sifcliow ol the Australasian Association (oi t H Advancement ol Science on British North Borneo. One of the m< azures recently passed by the Siatc ouncil <>i Negri Sembilau is entitled RuU s t«j ensure regular attendance1,445 words
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Article832 1894-07-24 35 IFrom our own Correspondent.) I had intended to give you by this mail full particulars of the daily progress of the Lombok expedition, but news having just come to hand reporting the practical closing of the trouble, I shall simply relate in a few words what has832 words
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Article564 1894-07-24 35 The revenue for 1893 was f 388.976, or ?34» OO »n excess of that of the preceding year. The expenditure was #376,562, the largest increase being in interest, arrears for 1 891 and 1892 being paid. The assets of the State on Jan. Ist. 1894, were564 words
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Article456 1894-07-24 35 (Sarawak Gazette.) Taking (he ordinary revenu: and expenditure for 1893, 5157.122.27 and $4.78.198.40, ;<>e f >nner is less than the revenue o\ 18.^2 by 84,6 only and the latter jjreiter thin ihe expenditure of 1892 by $52, 691.^4, and they deficit of $21,076.13 in place of a456 words
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Article891 1894-07-24 36 Before the Hon'ble Lionel Cox, C.J.. Monday, July 16th, 1894. Camarampe v. Ttb Lbono. Judgment was delivered in this case. The Owl Justice said the plaintiff claimed $927 66 !<»r the I >ss su-tained on the sale of 100 bundlesof chillies sold to the defendant, and which tiie891 words
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1234 1894-07-24 36 Concerning the iron or steel ship of the present era one distinct impression that the ordinary landsman has is that once a hole of any size is knocked in the bottom down the ship is bound to go, sooner or later, but inevitah y.1,234 words
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Article1179 1894-07-24 36 (Hongkong Telegraph Correspondent.) Chemulpo, June 26th. During the p*st ueck there have been considerable developments in the state of affairs in this country, and it must be admitted that ihe situation has become critical. The Chinese MinisterResident Yuan, has formally demanded that the Japanese troops be1,179 words
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Article283 1894-07-24 36 Corps Orders. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, 16th July, 1894. The services of the Garrison Gymnastic In strnctor having been lent to the S.V.A., the (iymnasium i lass will again commence on Thursday ntxt 19th instant at 9 p.m., and on every Monday at 5.15 p.m., and every283 words
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493 1894-07-24 36 Mr. S. P. Low presided on June 20, owr a numerously attended meeting o! the creditor, of his bank, held at Winchester Hou-c, uiuVr tin direcnon of Mr. Justice Vaughan 'i.liams. for the purpose of coii-id-rin^ the report, da cd November 1883, issued by the493 words
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Article1135 1894-07-24 37 Tl.e woundrd Sikhs fnm Pahang, six in Dumber, |t»«uH t«» day l««r Selangor and IVr^k in the S S. Malacca Th Times of Ceylon fiesrrihe* a quiet ut«!(l ng 9\ Christ < hnn h (ialkissa. And 1 v. ry -pp.* priale pl.n t tor a urddmg1,135 words
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Article374 1894-07-24 37 The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge made a grant of towards the building of the church at S indakan, North Borneo, in July, 1888. This grant was never claimed, and after five year* it had lapsed. The Rev. W. H. Elton has now written, explaining the reasons374 words
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751 1894-07-24 37 COLONIAL CIVIL SERVANTS AND THE RUPEE. Hot sk OF COMMONS: Monday, June 18. Mr. \V Johnston asked the Under-Secretary for tl.e Colonies if he would state the terms of the pioposal made by the Government to the Civil seiva <ts in the Eastern colonies as 10 the rate the rupee751 words
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Article147 1894-07-24 37 THE STRAITS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. An extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Development Company (Limited) was held at the Company's offices on 2ist nil., fur the purpose of confirming U:e resolutions which were passed at the extraoiflinary meeting ol the comp my, held on June 5, 1894. Colonel Engledew preside i,147 words
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1941 1894-07-24 37 We regret to hear that it has be* n found impossible for the Singapore Ciicket Club to send an eleven to Batavia on the occasion of the jubilee of the Batavia Cricket Club. This will be a disappointment to the Batavians, who have been hoping1,941 words
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Article908 1894-07-24 38 iFrom our awn Correspondent.} I On the 6th July, at v a.m., an old Malay woman named H. Yariah reported at the Sungei Rambei Police Stati«»n, that her house had been entered and robbed by a gang of Chinese. The complainant slated th it about 2 a in she908 words
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Article802 1894-07-24 38 THE SPOILS SYSTEM. A letter was addressed by the editor of the Century to a list of ex-Ministers of the United States without regard to their politic.*! associations, asking- for brief opinions on the proposition to take ihe consulships out of the spoils system, and802 words
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Article262 1894-07-24 38 An engine cons ructed entirely of p.tpier mache* has been added to the Berlin Fire Department. According to Science, a sufficient amount of sugar is contained in maize stalks to make ils extraction profitable. It is claimed that at a certain stage of its growth the juice in the stalk262 words
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Article175 1894-07-24 38 Commandant Sarawak Ranukrs. We regret to hear that a telegram ha. been received in Sarawak aSout lodav* ago notifying the death, at Folkestone of Major F. I. Day, Commandant of h|fk Sarawak Rangers Major Day bid v>nl borne in poor health, and had been faili,*in strength175 words
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Article299 1894-07-24 38 THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE ORDINANCE. Particular* of tin's Urdinaare, wb h wa:i read a first time a! Ihe m etiflg <,f tiit* Legislative Council this a tcraoou, are as apf*ended. 'I lie objects and reasoas at taclied to the Bill are The object of the Bui is t > en iblc299 words
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Article232 1894-07-24 38 (Siarn Free Press.) The success of the W.utam Vlnse has conn ,jH u«i interrupted. Messrs. Shaw \\\A \Vci>-, orovod t« the syndicate of what -.tuff the mine w.is j > n posed, and tiuir succss 11.1s been received in Paris with considerable enthusiasm. Ihe .on pany has232 words
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Article201 1894-07-24 38 An ordinance was read a first time to day in the Legislative Council for the better regulation of the certificates of com petency of Gunners. The object and reasons appended to the bill, dated July 16th are* The object of this Ordinance is to ensure thai none but201 words
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Article20 1894-07-24 38 The defendant in the Bangkok EfM Ptriy v. Murray Campbell has givea notice of appeal a^aiosi the recent adv«ws# verdict.20 words
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Article932 1894-07-24 39 Tke Hutch str^mrr Deucalion. Capt. l>ay, r%|Hlt9 ha i- g p. s<»-d the (ierman baiqtrc Hockfeld aiu 1. red in Ba ka Mtai»^ t.' r»i Muni ok, bound lor llon^koi g. The Sultan of Pahan^ has b#-en to pay 1 visit to ihf* Su'ran ot |»bore932 words
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Article1826 1894-07-24 39 An extraordinary general meeting of the shaieholders of Stiaiis Fire Insurame Co. was held to day, at no«m for the purpose of con«idriing a »e>olulion to voluntarily wind up tin- Company under the provisions of tht Companies Ordinance 1869. Mr. A Johnston was in ihe1,826 words
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Correspondence.
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476 1894-07-24 39 Dear Mr. Editor. Among others I read, in your issue wf yesterday, with great disappointment the news of 1 1 1 failuie of •he S. C. C. to get up a team to go to Batavia. The Cricket Club has missed its chance ot having the476 words
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Article307 1894-07-24 39 Despatch ov SiAvitsK Troops, The Snails people don't see«i am n nrer settling Si Rahman and his ret* 1 lolioaing than they were (wo years a^n X<> fresh outrages aie reported as yet, however, and as Kelantati and Tringgnnu ait shortly to he closed to the307 words
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Article36 1894-07-24 39 A s( lierae is mooted for en< losing roo.ooo acre-, near F«»rt Salisbury, Ifaslionaland, as a reserve f>r game. Ibe area is to \>r encircled by a baibeU nrire fence, and a triple hedge of thorns.36 words
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Article3682 1894-07-24 40 Wednesday, July 18th 1894. Presknt: Mr. A. Genile (President) Hon'bles T. Shelford and Seah Lia-'g Seah Messrs. Moses. Meytr, Fraser, E. H. Bell, Tan Jiak Kirn, Nanson. Absent Mr. VVray. Thr minutes of the last general and last special meeting were read and continued. The statement of accounts3,682 words
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Article48 1894-07-24 40 Captain Antonio Elizalde, the travelling agent and inspector of the Company General de Tobacco de Filipinas, died recently at Manila from liver complaint Spnie years back he was in business in Singapore as a tobacco and cigar merchant and he was much liked by those who knew him.48 words
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Article285 1894-07-24 40 STRAITS INSURANCE Co LD. An extraordinary general meeting of thr shareholders of the St rails Insurance Co Ld., was held to-day, Mr. A Johnston presiding, for the purpose of <on finning A resolution passed at a previous <xtr ordinary meeting altering the Article* of Association 1 hrre nrerc also )ri285 words
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Article389 1894-07-24 40 A eric ket match was played today on the Esplanade between teams repres< n in^j the Navy and the K. A 9 In the Field q\ June 9 appears an r,rti«i#> descriptive ol sport in Java, kaviitfg i f its theme an Recount of ruiiioccioe and cattle shouting. This morning389 words
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Article172 1894-07-24 40 The S. C. C. match card for August and September, now issued, includes the undermentioned events With the exception m the match on Aug. 2nd, play UHMKMTV at 2 p. m. Autf. 2nd (Thursday) First XI v. garrison. Second XI v. S. K. C, on Recreauon Club Ground. Aug.172 words
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Article152 1894-07-24 41 The Mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Marseilles, on the 19th ultimo was delivered on the 1 6th instant. The mail steamer Surat left Colombo at s |i ra. on Monday, the 16th instant, and in.iv i>r excreted here on Monday next. I hose wh152 words
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Article1132 1894-07-24 41 "STRAITS PRODUCE." No. 4. Tl c Public of the Colony and the Native Slates wi:l at*;nn jjiect with oleasur^ ii i i issue ol lliis popular and hum->r »us presentment of iocal men and local ma uers, as seen through the eyes ol the writers and aitists almost more ir1,132 words
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1683 1894-07-24 41 REPORT OF THE RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE. The proceedings and report of the Retrenchment Committee was laid upon the table of the Council yesterday. It extends to 44 pages ami is lull of figures. We append ihechtef parts of ihe report The instructions which we have received have been simply to consider1,683 words
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Article55 1894-07-24 41 A telegram has been received from the Head Office in Hongkong that the result of the half year's working has been to enable the Dr ctors to p^y a dividend of £l per share; carry three lakhs of dollars to reserve, and to carry forward $125,00055 words
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Article504 1894-07-24 41 A meeting of t he reprrsentaiives of the Clubs forming tli^ Associati m vvas i.,-id in the Cricket Pavilion last evening (19th.) I Ur r*-* were present, Mr D W rnterson, Hon. Sec; Mr C J Davies [in the chair, and Mr R Secular (S. C C)504 words
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Article4668 1894-07-24 42 Present 4rf. K. t^' Goveroof (S«i C. B. Mitel. (V.c.v g.) Th-; H<>n r V.f Officer Commanriii the Troop* (Maj. Get*. jones-Vau^han The Hi. ii rh« Co.. Secretary I W .p.. \f 'Xw<-ll C M.G the Attor:.«-v Gei R. CoMyer the Ac Col Treasure! (J. X B rch4,668 words
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Article231 1894-07-24 43 The Navy had very much the best of a mat. h played yesterday against the R A the scores h- ing Navy, Leander wr> Peacock. Ii ut. She'ford c Harper, b. Wik hdd n Ueui. Prati c Harvey, b Sui.ui 10 Lieut. S.dl re Dalby, bVV k-field 22 Lii231 words
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Article430 1894-07-24 43 What it may be asked is the reason for bracketing two places v\ith more than a far jvy between th«*m. Both art* famous for th: ir arcades Arcades ambo. But the link oi symp <lhy in this instance is that boih places have just provided themselves »viih430 words
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Article152 1894-07-24 43 H. H. Rajah Brooke of Sarawak is deeply conscious of the fact that official literary efforts such as Government Gasettes and District reports are but dull reading. Hence Notice, No VII., 1894, to this effect In consequence of the meagreness of the news, relating to Out-stations, which appears in the152 words
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Article408 1894-07-24 43 H. N. M's Sindoro, Commander Sickens, left this morning for Acheen, after docking at Tanjong Pagar. The race horse Herschell has been sold to Mr. Lees, of the Chartered Hank, Pc- nang. An exceedingly successful and ve ry numerously attended Fancy Dress Bail was given at408 words
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Article116 1894-07-24 43 The s S. Gympie arrived from Pahang and Kelantan at nine o'clock this morning and has gone down to Pulau Brani to discharge some 1,500 bags of ore brought down for the Pahang Corporation. When the vessel was in Kelantan, on the 17th inst., the Siamese gunboat Yong116 words
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Article212 1894-07-24 43 (From our own Correspondent.) The band of robbers who were concerned in the murder and gang robbery at Panchor, Johore Lama, have now been all arrested. One is in Rhio, one in Hongkong and the others, six in number, in Johore, all under arrest. The officials deserve great212 words
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Article545 1894-07-24 43 At a Fancy Dress Dance. Outside the Club Elderly Business Man, {who has evaded the spirit of the invitation by having his dress coat covered with coloured satin, to ditto ditto, as they stroll up smoking) Well, s'pose you'll be having a rub or a little Butter lat«^r.545 words
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Article174 1894-07-24 43 A petition by Mr. Clarke to be allowed to amend the specification of a patent for preserving, softening, improving aisd retanning leather is published. The quarantine regulations issued by the Government of Bengal relating to all vessels from Hongkong or China ports, together with the amended regulations issuer!174 words
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Article60 1894-07-24 43 It is to be feared that the Kobe Herald is indulging in innuendo at the expense of the Kobe Girls' College, in giving a report of what is, more Americano, called v Commencement Day." It is said that "at the close of the exercises the guests were served with refreshments,60 words
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Article1044 1894-07-24 44 An exchange contains the following Teetotallers siould he interested in the following l*cls. The National Liberal lub is composed of men hi-Idin^ the l«»c il vet doctrines of thr- (iovtmme'it Thf total profr o«» the year's entire w<»rlc is only 2H4, hut tlu- proHt on the1,044 words
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Article660 1894-07-24 44 The half yearly general meeting of the members of the Singapore Sporting Club was held in the Exchange rooms last evening, Mr. Cuthbertson presiding. There were also present Mr C. Sugden, Mr. A. S. Murray, Mr. Scott-Russell, Mr. J. D. Saunders, Mr Pp.pendrecht, Mr. Luykx, Mr. Merewether,660 words
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Article20 1894-07-24 44 Brevity— Some one who beliefs that "brevity is ihe soul o» w.t" writes: Don't cat siale <Jcuir.beis they'll VV up20 words
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Article1264 1894-07-24 44 THE SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' HOME. Comm A meeting of the Managing Committee of the above-mentioned institution was held last Wednesday afternoon and was of unusual interest and importance to all wellwishers of the men belonging to the Queen's Army and Navy. It was interesting because of the nature of the1,264 words
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Article132 1894-07-24 44 I lie following are the entries for the Spring Gymkhana meeting i >c e |j on Saturday nrxi, continent ing at four o clock 1. HtKDLK EtlC F Mr. W. Jennings, r.<. lim<.t!.y. Mr. H. hryan's H v k r. Mr. Geoffrey's \\,n. Dr 5°W f s132 words
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482 1894-07-24 44 BRITISH RULE AND NATIVE RIVALRIES. Tlie population of li din n c divided jn< i two cla ss« s, tfu -e wI o havf ,at d ihrsi »!< lack courage ai d i lie- p.vti lo fight. I. Kti<<f« .-!l nations belt ng to the f< iftti elate but then482 words
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Article29 1894-07-24 44 "China in London" is the latest oi tbc sensational shows in the Aktu>|>oli-, .a lite Agriruitural Hall, a la«|p B|MC« bring dcvot.d to water au.i wiiJow patu m pa^uiias.29 words
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Correspondence.
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Article136 1894-07-24 45 The s.s Windsor." r« mfc Editor Sik,— -Krplyini* to your com*>pond nt respecting the stranding of the s S Winder allow me to say that the lifeboat under mv command, sent l>y Captain Vernon to Port Royalist, mn* not v .fey condition V -nr correspondent is al> in error ,n136 words
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Article58 1894-07-24 45 We hoar that the location of the Malacca Railway ha^ been complete*!. In consejuriicf of the lateness ol the season the uountiy was flooded and thereiore the work w.is done with difficulty. The plans and sections are now to be proceeded with. winch it is hoprd may58 words
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Article700 1894-07-24 45 PUtjing against the Fleet at Yokohama, Messrs. While and Edwards made 102 md io<> respectively, the last 100 of that Stand being stored in 40 minutes. The former had one five and eleven fours, the latter four sixes and eleven fours. tin- positions o\ the Crickt.t Counties itu t >700 words
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Article534 1894-07-24 45 (Suronak Gaßftte.) O«» the sfcth a <r<*.odi!e rmasuriiig 5' io* was l-rou^hi in, (to tin h id-quarlers of tlic Keja- g District ilm« heing the target ol three wl ich have been rap'ured within h I*-? moi.th the others measund 15' 9* and 149 re pc534 words
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Article736 1894-07-24 45 After the enthusiasm that was felt a year ago jn Professor Haffkine's system of inoculation against cholera, there Has naturally followed a lull v public interest, in the absence of any indications which would thiuw a practical li^ht upon tlie efficacy ol the pro».e-s. The year 1893736 words
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Article1010 1894-07-24 45 Al a meeting ol the Supreme C« un< i! of Sarawak on the sth Jui:e, H. M He Rij ih stated to the members th.it ovin- to re.>re>eiii*tioiis fiom the principal toffee and tea planters in the country he had to b ing to their notice1,010 words
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Article803 1894-07-24 45 Mr. A. A. Swan and Mr. J. P. Ker returned at the end of last week from their visit to Celebes. A novelty in value of mahogany at a recent auction sale at home was a parcel of Pahang mahogany planks, which were knocked d<*v\n at803 words
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Article852 1894-07-24 46 For the fourteenth lime since it was instituted in iB6O the Queen's Priz^ at the annual meeting of the National RifiV Association, formerly at Wimbledon, now at Bisley, has been won by a Scotsman, the victor this year being Private Rrnnie of the 3rd Lanark Regiment. Private852 words
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144 1894-07-24 46 The annual general meeting of the above company was held at Amsterdam on Monday, June 25th, when the Directors' report and balance sheet were presented. An extract from the former, appended, gives the position of the Company. The General Balance Sheet ami Profit and L^s ceo mi144 words
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Article365 1894-07-24 46 Second Crush 1894 The following telegram has been received from Mr. Bibby by the local Secretary, Raub Australian Gold Mining C>> Raub, 2jrd July, /Syj. Crushing finished 1400 tons of stone realized pjj ounces smelted gold. Battery sto/>f>ed erecting additional stamps. The three rough cleans up included in365 words
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Article99 1894-07-24 46 A proclamation has been issued to restrict the loading and unloading of cargo on Sunday in 8.N.8. 422 passengers entered the S ate duriug May and 11 1 left it. The Government has advertised in China, Japan, and Madras that they are willing to give assistance to99 words
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Article991 1894-07-24 46 We regret to hear of the death of Mr M. Wylie, formerly of Messrs. Riley H^irgreaves Co, of this town, who died in Amoy a fortnight ag<» from dysentery. It will be remembered that Mr. Wyiie wa» the recipient of the Royal Humane Society's medal for saving the lives of991 words
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Article147 1894-07-24 46 {Gazette Notifications.) Mr. Gerald Browne acts as Government Secretary during the absence on leave of Mr G. W. WVllman. Dr Fraiuis Gilbert Scott has been appointed a District Surgeon and has arrived in the State. According lo the report on the Posts and Telegraphs Department taxed letters are still147 words
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Article478 1894-07-24 46 The first competition against Colors Bogey" took place on Saturday, prize presented by J. Finlayson, E >q There was a large turn-out of jjlaver* the Colonel was too good altogether will be seen by the appended Kcoreg l]( i several players did not h mH in :|)ej478 words
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Article296 1894-07-24 46 Lincoln Band v. Royal Enginkkks The above match was played at Tanglin on Saturday, July 14th, and resulted in a win for the Band. Bel ny are the BOOTCtf Band. Pte. Coogan Ibw 4 Pte. Ogborne h Brown c Pte. Dolby b Brown Lt. Hulke b Craig Pte Cl.rk296 words
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2973 1894-07-24 47 President O»ri ol was assassinated at Lyons, on Sunday tr\< nin*;, the 24th June He had arrived c »ovvn from Kins to attend ih« <»p< n m* of |nC liufusfhal Kxhibi i. n. l n lne exenin^ the i»,,, attended a baiqiiel at Ihe Palais2,973 words
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Article530 1894-07-24 47 We are informed that Mat Kilau, the son of Si Rasu, was in command at the stoc kades at Jeram Ampai during the recent action, and that he had a very nanow escape of being killed or captured. It stems that on the stockades being carried530 words
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Article258 1894-07-24 47 S. V. A. t\ SsAGtAtrrs ioth Reuiment. I his match was played on Saturday, *nH resulted in a draw greatly in favour of the S. V. A who were only deprived of victory by not closing their innings a quarter of an hour earlier. Thr scores were as follows258 words
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Article171 1894-07-24 47 I July .'3rd, 1894.) Tonnage is nol at tiic moment pfettl ful, xvi homeward freight; have therefore r ma ine<l fairly steady. Ihe fee-ling is not, ha«*evcr, -tiou^. For London, via Lanal, 22/6 is ;js' \nr Bag Goods, 27,6 25/- for Bnle Uattibci sind 27/6 for clean measun n171 words
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Page 47 Advertisements
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Advertisement241 1894-07-24 47 ST AN^PRW'S HOUSE SINGAPORE. 'jT^HIS :> a Boarding House for Kur^pt-ai and Eurasian Boys uniy, att« uiiing Day Schools ot tUf. Colony. f is under the direction of a Committee consisting of the Bishop, the Colonial Chaplain, and hve other gentlemen. Applications for admission ±U uli be addressed to tht-241 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article140 1894-07-24 48 London, July '7 th l8 94The Archbishop of Canterbury has baptised the infant son «»f the Duke of York in the presence of tl.e Queen, Prime and Piincess of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and other royalties. The American Labour Troubles. The strike at Sacramento has virtually140 words
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56 1894-07-24 48 London, July tilth, /d' 94. The (I ma^e by earthquake at ConStantinopte is estimated at 1 6,000,000. Over two hundred have been killed at Constantinople alone. The Khedive of E.ypt is staying on board his yacht. Turkish pound is ab ut equal to 18^. ofd. Ti«is56 words
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Article15 1894-07-24 48 The Royal Infant has been named Edward Aiiiert Christian George AndrewPatrick David.15 words
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Article78 1894-07-24 48 London, July lyth, 1804. The Budget has been read a third nine and passed by a majority tvv nty. The Massacre of the Innocents: and Legislative Program 1 c The Government pr«>p«> to withdraw the W. Ish Disestablishment Bui, the Kegistration Bill and Local Veto Bill. But78 words
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Article32 1894-07-24 48 Reuters Agent at Shanghai telegraphs that Japanese soldiers at Seoul have assaulted the British Con Mil and his wife. Thirty blue-jackets have been landed to protect the Legation32 words
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Article207 1894-07-24 48 London. July 2Otk, is9j. It is officially staled in Yokohama lha> the account of the affair ai Seoul ha* ben overdrawn. The Riots at Chicago Ended. The regulars have bt-en withdrawn from Chicago. The American Silver Policy. The Times says that the American Treasury is expected soon207 words
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123 1894-07-24 48 London, July 23rd, 1894. A banquet has been held at ihe Imperial Institute to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of telegraphic communication to the Far East. China and Japan. At Shanghai it is rumoured that war has been declared between China and123 words
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Article549 1894-07-24 48 July 23. Surat, P. and O. s'r., Jephson, for Hongkong, China and \tpnn. Kostroma, Kuss. str., Krie^er. for Odessa C. \pcak, Bi it str., Olfent, itr Penang and CalNabki i. a. R it. str., (W nt, for Muar. Rio. Ger. sir., DaviJsen, for Amoy, via ports. Bott, Dut. sir.,549 words
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Article357 1894-07-24 48 SHARE LIST, JULY a 3 rd, i« 94 Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd rj.^ Hongkong S'hai Bank. 97 prem. 1 10,000 000 $10,000,000 80.000 125^1 National Bank of C ma $23 /500.000 /400, 150 1-J'JJJ™ Founders. Nominal (75° j6» Bk. of China, Jap. Straits Nominal. I£2 000,000 A^o/ 58357 words
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Miscellaneous193 1894-07-24 48 Anjer Shipping Report. (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Dale of passing Anjer Nationality and description ot vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination.} July 12. Brit, ship, Kvkshxm Abbey Crotty New York, April 13 Yokohama. July 12 Brit, ship, Hil\ria Smith Barry Dock, April 3 SingaporeJuly 12.193 words
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Miscellaneous1169 1894-07-24 48 VKSSiiJuii IN PORT. Flags ft Ton. Captain Arrived Prom Consignees For, Who Men-ot-War Lbandbr Brit, cor., 4300 Metaxa May 9 Penan* Sr. N. Officer M'vk.l v. CarnbrbOui. 176 Verschoor June 5 Sourabaya Dut. C »nsul Rhio, Peacock Brit, cru., 755 Laxton June 28 Batavia Sr. N. Officer Banjerma>sin Dut. 2611,169 words
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Article1539 1894-07-24 1 T» thi Editor. Sir, By a paragraph in your issu** of tie nth inst., \ou seem to invile Mr. Clifford and myself to reply to a critic ism appears in the same paper on the published portion of our Malay Knglish f)irtion «r\. Mr. Clifford is1,539 words
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Article263 1894-07-24 1 The judges of the pictures sent in for competition for the prizes of the Singapore Amature Photographic Society have issued their awards, which are appended. The works will be exhibited at the Drill Hall on Fiiday and Saturday. Class A, Half plate and over. Stiver Medal,263 words
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Article1636 1894-07-24 1 Sin<;a (irk Branch. The following is the Committee's Report to the Members for the year ending 30th June, 1894 Gentlemen, Your Committee beg to present to you their Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th June, 1894. At present )cur Committee is constituted1,636 words
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Article70 1894-07-24 1 (CORRFXTfcID UP TO July 24.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/1 j demand 2 4 Private credits 3 m/s ...2/1 f documents 3 m/s 2/1 1 credits v m/s 2/24 On India. Bink demand 197 On Hongkong. Bank demand j>,ir On Yokohama. Bank demand dis On Java. Bank demand70 words
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Article124 1894-07-24 1 (July 24.) n«» 37GamNei 7-5 2 i do. Cube No. I 12. do. J>. No. 2 10 so Pepper, BUck (ordinary Spore) 9.3 j do. White, < Fair L/VV =5% 1550 N miners 150b to Uic u>.y 88. Mace t tfanda) 98. Cloves (Ambniitaj 24. Rali C*«lTec (10% rtiacks)124 words
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Miscellaneous50 1894-07-24 1 Passengers Arrived. J'lly 2s. Per f.vbtck from Herbert hob. Emil Alimaun. From Stephansort. K. Brcukner, Carl Derlin, Mr. Ciel>kart. Irotn liiediicfi Willielmshafen. Mr. Joh. Jur^tnsen. Ju«y 24. Per Siak Mr. de Heer, Mr. van dcr Har-jl. Passengers Departed. July 24. Per Irene fur Hamburg.- -Miss Ciade and two l! ildren.50 words
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Article, Illustration1149 1894-07-24 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, JULY 24. 1894. 1 t i r'• r '■••••i' '<•'>• <■ s. tma nt:iin. -a- I Sv -i"- -r >\ _.>•>■ i' rr ;i;iT'iii I >-t gUnntmts prwrpfc* ilraw, i'.-lfl n» Keliffioti. ov.ilfv. ami I aw. TO-DAY is published the annual Report of tlit* Committee1,149 words
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Article92 1894-07-24 2 SrR Thomas Sutherland Asks a Question. Mr. VV. J. Napier, Honorary Secretary Straits Settlements Association, Singapore Branch, sends the following information for publication. On Thursday, 28th June, in the House of Commons, Sir Thomas Sutherland asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it had92 words
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126 1894-07-24 2 THE MATTER WAS STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION. The out put of the Fahang Corporation M'nes for June last was 40 tons 18 cwt. of tin oxide. As showing the necessity for abattoirs and the inspection of meat an incident which occurred last evening w ill suffice. A Chinaman was passing the126 words
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Article885 1894-07-24 2 Before the Chief Justice yesterday afternoon William Dormer was indicted on three counts of forgery, fraudulently using a forged document and cheating, on the sth July. The prisoner, who pleaded guilty, appears at that date to have been in the employ of Mr. Ludwig Patzer, piano-tuner, &c, and885 words
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Article708 1894-07-24 2 Government last Thursday introduced short bill for the purpose of enabling t ht Municipal Ccrr, mission* rs to Milage It nicipal slaughter-houses. The bill j s L short one, and it was announced that thr measure would be put through a ;j stages on Thursday next. Tkt708 words
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Article202 1894-07-24 2 We hear, by last private advices, tli.V the force that was in chase of the relicts could make but slow progress oaring; totbe difficult y of get ing rations forward t» th«: column. Some fortnight back thirteen mm CMC in, part of the rebel gang, and beside*202 words
