The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 31 July 1894
1894-07-31
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1894-07-31 49 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, JULY 31st, 1894. No. 56618 words
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Article58 1894-07-31 49 (Corrected up to July 30.} On London. demand 2/1 Private credits 3 m/s 2/1 documents 3 m/s 2/1 credits 6 m/s 2/2 On India. Bank demand 1 95 On Hongkong. k demand par. On Yokohama. Bank demand i/% dis. On Java. ok demand i--/-i REIGNS, (to buy) §9--P k58 words
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Article46 1894-07-31 49 Domestic Occurrences. DEATHS. On the 26th instant, of congestion of the lungs, Henry Cbarlbs Zbhnder, second son of the Revd, J. 1.. Zehnder of Sarawak, aged 17 years. On the 24th instant, at 10.45 p.m.. Cecilia Ev angklina, the infant daugiUer of C. A. de Silva.46 words
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Article115 1894-07-31 49 Ijuly3o.) Tin 36.50 Gaini/ier v 7-5 2 i do. Cuue No. I 12. do. do. No. 2 1025 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 9.25 Jo. White, (Fair L/W=s% 1550 Nutmegs Is»js to the !b.) SB. Mace (Handa) 9$Cloves (Ainboina) 24. Bali Coffee (10% B;acks) 3850 Pen^erang Liberian 40. fapioca, smai!115 words
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Article1107 1894-07-31 49 (July 24th.) To-day is published the annual Report of the Committee of the Straits Settlemerits Association (Singapore Branch) the main feature of which is necessarily the history of the efforts made on behalf of the Colony to obtain some just settlement of the grievous exaction levied1,107 words
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Article, Illustration28 1894-07-31 49 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed by influence ami tinbribed by gain Here patriot Truth lur glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion. Loyalty, and Law.28 words
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Page 49 Advertisements
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Advertisement265 1894-07-31 49 CONTKNTS. j v k uxG AfM ICLfIS. ■VI I* V* '1 ?"t w. r e, it: on Board the s.s. Cargliaa, 54 Spring Gymkhana Meeting, 57,62 1 morals and Privates v. Officers and s N(O/ 57 M. hammedan Marriages Ordinance, 58 he Slaughterhouse Bill. 52 S raits Settlements Association, 53265 words
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Page 49 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous426 1894-07-31 49 The mail from Europe arrived by the M. M. s. S. Yarra to-day, bringing London advices to the 6th inst. The next mail will arrive by the P. O. S. S. Cathay on the sth Aug., with London dates to the ijth July. This mail leaves by the M. M.426 words
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Article96 1894-07-31 50 Sir Thomas Suthfrland Asks Question. Mr. W. 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 had been96 words
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Article895 1894-07-31 50 JUST after the publication of the Singapore Free Press yesterday afternoon there arrived from our Hongkong correspondent a special telegram whose tenor was so ominous and so important that it was issued with the paper immediately. It briefly announced tnat Fighting had begun in Korea." With every hope895 words
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Article383 1894-07-31 50 (July -6th) Tins afternoon an important deputation representing the Straits Settlements Association, (which itself includes the leading men of the European and native communities) had an interview with HE. the GOVERNOR in his office at the Council Chamber on the question of the Military Contribution. The proceedings are383 words
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Article760 1894-07-31 50 (July 27th.) According to Reuter to-day the outbreak of hostilities in Korea lias not been officially confirmed." This follows our i special wire from Hongkong that fight- incr had begun;" and ths news via London that a Japanese cruiser had sunk a Chinese I transport. It760 words
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Article374 1894-07-31 50 THE question underlying the Gtta&en Certificates Hill is briefly one in win* ,i considerations of public safety at sea tnav be affected harmfully by an Mftaeeessafy regard for what may be believed to )r private lights. And all depends oti (fe fact that the Gunner is a native ewpfotf374 words
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Article259 1894-07-31 50 In connection with H. E. the Governor s reception of the deputation of the Strails Settlements Association some further remark should be made on one point. H. 13. mentioned that he had acquainted himself fully with the position of the case and that the chief speaker,259 words
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Article1101 1894-07-31 50 many years special facilities for Imhoju. acquainted with the difficulties ami <!< f« <ts in the system of employing and t han^i'j; loinesti-: servants has put himselt KM i >- muntcation with tfit EJitor in ©rdcr to c whether some improvement cannot be introduced into the relations between1,101 words
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Article266 1894-07-31 51 War Declared TO-DAY'S serious news is full confirmation of the private special telegram from Hongkong to the Singapore Free Press notifying the actual outbreak of hostilities in Korea. The fat is in the tire with a vengeance, and the lessons in modern naval warfare that it has been the monopoly266 words
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Article1091 1894-07-31 51 (July, 30th.) THE latest fad in Government, rule according to the dictates of what has now come to be known as the Nonconformist conscience, shows the imperative necessity, as Mr. GOSCHEN might say, of imagination as a factor in British politics and the need which exists both1,091 words
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Article271 1894-07-31 51 We deeply regret to hear that a tele* gram has been received by Mr. N'anson that Lady Bonser, wife of t lie Chief Justice of Ceylon and late Attorney-Gen, ral oi the Straits Settlements, has died in Ceylon of typhoid fever. Xo further particularare to hand.271 words
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247 1894-07-31 51 We are sjlad to s?c that the work of the local branch is about to be resuscitated, and an advertisement notifying a new series of lectures on Ambulance Work and First Aid to the Wounded is about to be started one class to be held for247 words
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Article199 1894-07-31 52 The output of the Pahang Corporation Mines for June last was 40 tons 18 cwt. of tin oxide. Mr C. M. janion, of the Ch.iitered Hank here, proceeds to Deli shortly to relieve Mr. Bennett, who will go to Flu rope on leave of absence. Mr.199 words
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Article737 1894-07-31 52 Government last Thursday introduced a short bill for the purpose of enabling the Municipal Commissioners to manage Municipal slaughter-houses. Ihe bill is a short one, and it was announced that the measure would be put through ail its >tages on Thursday next. The Government were apparently satisfied737 words
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Article844 1894-07-31 52 I Before the Chief Justice yesterday after- noon 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. Ludvvig Patzer, piano-tuner,844 words
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Article53 1894-07-31 52 This morning before Mr. AiUbomVz two Arabs were charged at (he instance of a thud Arab, a trader in Arab Street, with i having mischievously destroyed certain documents, to wit a day-book, by fire. Mr. Edlin, who appeared for the defendants, asked for a postponement, and the case was j53 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1545 1894-07-31 52 To the Editor, Sir, By a paragraph in your issue o the ulli inst., you seem to invite Mr. Clif ford and myself to reply lo a criticisir i which appears in the same paper on th< I published portion of our Malay Englisl Dictionary. Mr.1,545 words
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Article130 1894-07-31 52 A novel application was recently m »«lr at the Thames Police Court by an cldeHy ofikial of the Great Eastern Kailway, wli <> complained to lite Magistrate that tfcr registrar of the liromley by-ltow district refused to register the name of his gra*4* daughter in the way be wanted. A130 words
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Article177 1894-07-31 52 Mr. Coi.i,ykr's Aim k k. Before taking up the cases for the dly in 1 1. tL M's Consular Court at Bangkok Mr. BeckeU iaimated v Messrs. Mitchell and Page yesterday noming (ittfli) that he had received a reply fnm he AUonKy-Geiiera! at Singapore to177 words
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Article1584 1894-07-31 53 Singapore Branch. The following is the Committee's Report 10 the Members for the year ending 30th |vi c, i s <j4 Gentlemen, Your Committee beg to present to v ihcif Annual Report and Statement of Accounts r the yenr ending June. !Sg_».. At present your Committee is1,584 words
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Article153 1894-07-31 53 Close to the nad at ihc foot of Ml. Palmer, on a tree about ten feet from the **rcund, a swarm ol bees were settling last evening, and to-day seem to have completed their swarming, llie cluster l>i.ing two feet long and eighteen inches thick. Passers-by should take care, especially153 words
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Article418 1894-07-31 53 {Perak Pioneer.) The wedding of Mr. Henry Lionel Velge of the j Perak Government service, with Miss Alice Ber- tha Cropley, eldest sister of Mr. George Crop'ey, clerk to the British Resident— a quiet and pretty i one— took place at all Saint's Church) Taiping at v o'clock418 words
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Article1577 1894-07-31 53 The annual report on the civil hospitals of the Colony by Dr. Kerr appears as a supplement to the Gazette. The general health of the Settlements has been good, though never free from epidemic disease. Of cholera there were six cases (including i Sir Klliot Bovili) of small-pox1,577 words
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Article118 1894-07-31 53 We hear, by last private advices, th.it the force that was in chase of the rebels could make but slow progress owing to the difficulty of get' ing rations forward to the column. Some fortnight back thirteen wen came I in, part of the rebel gang, and118 words
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Article63 1894-07-31 53 The headquarters of tbc Chinese Protectorate have been transferred to [}iob v Kinta. Eleven thousand acres of land at Trong and in the Sungei Tinggi districts in Matang, will revert to the Government in three months if the concessionaires, Messrs. A. B. Rathborne, T. H. Hill, A.63 words
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Article384 1894-07-31 53 At Penang the other day a rather horrible discovery was accidentally made on Friday afternoon, whilst a Malay boy was having his bath in the well at the Mosque in Pitt Street, he dropped his bucket into the well. He immediately dived down for it, but, instead of picking up384 words
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Article1750 1894-07-31 54 The Sri Bang* a left this morning for 1 ahang. She had on board three kegs of gunpowder for the Pahang Government. H. M. S. Peacock > Lt. Commander Laxton, left Vhis morning at 11 o'clock for Hongkong. Her place is to be taken by tie1,750 words
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Article1419 1894-07-31 54 The following is the Mining Manager's report for the five weeks ending 20th July 1894: Mining. Raub Hole Section. So. 1 Level South Ends-* The usual amount of stoping below this level has been carried on down to the water level, and a fair quantity of crushing stuff lias1,419 words
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Article632 1894-07-31 54 The Perak Pioneer has the following How to finish the Pahang War send vi St. Clair and then Make-peace.' We (Feral- Pioneer see that our popular Secretary to Government, Mr. K. \y Birch, has been distinguishing himself oq the Cricket field at home. Playing for Lite Colonial Office against llounslow632 words
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Article125 1894-07-31 54 The Elon'ble the Colonial Secretary, H. E 's command, publishes in a Gor rti men! Gazette Extraordinary, ihe Following correspondence for general infoiwalion concerning the recent arrival of t! swrct stem from York's great stock." {Circular.) Sir, It is my pleasing ditty to ni tv ance t.i that125 words
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Article920 1894-07-31 55 (Straits Independent.) Anotbef very unpleasant piece of news for Pcn- ng, to the coming of which we hinted some time •*K°» IS at c u^^ Government is now very •-criously considering the question of constructirij* harbour at Aru Bay, to be connected by rail w.th Bindjei,920 words
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Article153 1894-07-31 55 Mhiding to ur reference to the action of Siam in sending troops lo Kelantan to secure quiet on the frontier the Siam Free Press say> Our Straits contemporary may be right or wrong in the conjecture regarding AsiaIk troops but we have excellent authority for153 words
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Article18 1894-07-31 55 The shooting with tlw Lec-Netford Rifles, cordite ammunition, at the Cliongla Gully School of Musketry, ifl India, has18 words
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Article229 1894-07-31 55 Mr. A. O'L). Gourdin, Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., informs us (Hongkong Telegraph) that lie icccived a mutilated telegram from the manager of the mine yesterday, which he has had repeated to-day. It is to the following effect Have struck the lode at bottom level. It229 words
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Article607 1894-07-31 55 Playing for Gloucester against the South Africans on the 29th ult., W.G." took nine wickets and caught the tenth. Then lie went to the wicket and made 12^ not out. The Englishman has lately had an interesting and genuine case" of a man who lias banted607 words
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Correspondence.
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Article201 1894-07-31 55 I o TFf* Editor. DEAR Sir,— ln your issue of 21st inst., Mr. Weekly Topicist makes a most unfair attack on Mr. Treacher, the British Resident of Selangor, and in doing so I consider he does a bad turn to the Planters of this State,201 words
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Article705 1894-07-31 55 The annual report of the trustees for 1893 contains the following items of more general interest The average attendance was 374, as compared with 365 the previous year; the number examined at the annual Government examination was 283, as compared with 266, and the result grant $5,320705 words
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Article741 1894-07-31 55 Homewards ma Si VG&rofcE. A writer on Sport *»r. the Hongkong Daily Press says .Mr. A. K. Stoddan has arranged to take a tear* of cricketers to Australia in the autumn. They arc to leave London in the Ophir on September jibt. I remember some time a^o741 words
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Article275 1894-07-31 55 in the House of Common* on tbc 29U1 June the following took place. Colonel Howard Vincent asfcj.l the L'mfcrSecretary of State for the Colonies whether, seeing that the Army and Navy Estimates annually presented to Parliament give the exact numbers of the regular and auxiliary forces, ships, and275 words
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Article2667 1894-07-31 56 Deputation from the Straits Settlements Association to H. E. The Governor. A deputation of the Unofficial Members ol the Legislative Council and members of the Straits Settlements Association (Singa- pore Branch) waited by appointment on His Excellency Sir C. B. Mitchell in the Council Chamber at J.2,667 words
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Article52 1894-07-31 56 ls fV J )a Highness the Comraander-in- J Chief (the Duke of Cambridge) acknow- iedging receipt of a letter from the General Officer Commanding the Troops S.S. covering a report of the last annual inspection of the S.V.A., considers the repoit of the annual inspection of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery52 words
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Article887 1894-07-31 56 There was a long discussion in the Lord* on June 29th, on the closing of the Indian Mints. The Marquis of Lansdowiu* admitted that the trade of China and Japan with India had been seriously affected hwent on 1 My noble friend draws a most ftlanning p j887 words
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Article224 1894-07-31 56 11. M. S. Leander, Capt. Count Mela: left this afternoon at 1-20, bound east. A Rugby football match between ti [oth Regt. and the Services [comprised of the R. A. and Xavy) was played t Esplanade last evening. The game w.-.-not of a willlv exciting nature, some < r those224 words
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Article401 1894-07-31 57 There arc still some old residents in Singapore who will hear with regret of the death oi Mr. John Clunis, senior, lately of Bangkok, and fomerly Municipal Engineer, Sing ipore, to who«e architectural skill we the Town Hall, some of the older banks Rices in401 words
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Article496 1894-07-31 57 Mr. Justice Gatty has been granted Ihi m ntbs leave, and will proceed from p( og to England by this mail. Mr. justice Law, will remain in Penang during Befo c Mr. Anthonisz this morning, two Malays one called Sabar, and ai other rei ing i.i ill somewhat exceptional name496 words
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Article278 1894-07-31 57 A cricket match was played at Tanglin yesterday between the Officers, Warrant Officers ;:nd Sergeants v. the Corporals and Privates of the Regiment and ended in a easy victory for the latter by an innings and runs. Dolby's bowling was remarkably I successful, 7 for 19 and 0 for278 words
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Article559 1894-07-31 57 The E. E. A. C. T. Co's steamer Recorder returned from Cape St. James this morning after a protracted cable- repairing cruise in the China Sea. Her Northern port of call was Foochow, but the majority of her work has been in the Tongking Gulf, where559 words
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Article737 1894-07-31 57 lO THE KIHTOR. DEAR 3ik,~ 1 shall feel obliged if you can find room in your columns for the following remarks representing the opinion of many people in reference to to-morrow's m 1 1 nft It is a source of wonder and regret to many that the737 words
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Article934 1894-07-31 57 Sir, ?\lr. Swettenham's '"reply'" to my review of the new Malay dictionary is in point of fact no reply at all lie simply retires behind his reputation for Malay scholarship, meeting some of the minor points in my criticism by a point-blank contradiction, but not adducing934 words
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Article57 1894-07-31 57 The body of a Chinaman, unknown, was washed up this morning in front of Clyde Terrace Market about 7 o'clock. About the same time the body of a Chinese infant, apparently about ten days old, was goi out of the water oft Johnston's Pier. 1b 'atter is supposed to be57 words
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Article2905 1894-07-31 58 Thursday, July 26th, 1894. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell, g.c.m.0.) The Hon. the Officer Commanding the Troops < \f aj. Gen. Jones-Vaughan.) The Hon. the Col. Secretary (W.E. Maxwell C.M.O.] the Attorney-Ger.era! W R Coyer.) the Ac?g. Col. Treasurer <]. X B-rrh .1 the2,905 words
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160 1894-07-31 58 The members of the Singapore Am, it. m Photographic Society hold their ainml exhibition in the Drill Hall from 4 p n to-day till dusk, and from 10 am tili <lusk to-morrow. The concession of a long d.iv to-morrow is one which will no doubt be appreciated160 words
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119 1894-07-31 58 A rumour was prevalent amongst < ninese in the bazaar yesterday that I lie King of Siam was dead. As this rumuir is as yrt tjuite without confirmation, ami *v neither the Government nor the Siamese Consul have received any communication to that119 words
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Article273 1894-07-31 58 One of the Chinaman who men detaiw by the Police i n connection with the recent robbery of §7,000 odd in dollars from the S. S. Carolina appeared 10-day before M r Anthonisz and was formally cbtrged with stealing. The Police have been M»able to recover the money as yet,273 words
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431 1894-07-31 59 SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1894. THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR. \o cfticial notification of the declaration war between China and Japan had |jed the Chinese Consul General up to :i to-day, but it was expected. i h,- s. S. Denbighshire^ which left here I ucsday, was pretty heavily loaded munitions of war for431 words
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Article56 1894-07-31 59 Corp> Orders, Head Hiarlcr Office, Singapore, 28th July, 1894. The annual meeting ol the Corps will tak< p m in ihc I>i ill Hall at 5.30 p.ro. on Wcdnes i\ Isi pro\. Gunner Morrison on return to the Colon; led lo the M Su!)-c!ivi-ion. H.l*:. McCu.Li'M, Major,56 words
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Article261 1894-07-31 59 in eel ing called for the purpose of organising a ieei Corps was held in the Perak Club on Saturday last, 2 1st, when the following gentlemen v. c resent Messrs. Acton, Barnard, Brown, Booth, Cowan, I ive, i C. Davidson, Donald. Duhan, Dan it 11,261 words
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Article651 1894-07-31 59 At the Photographic Exhibition. The Committee in a sort of blue serge uniform with Neapolitan Ice Cream rosettes are anxiously awaiting on the stsps the arrival of 11. the Governor. The President swells wisibly. The Secretary looks pale, but determined. A flash of scarlet jackets, and 11. E.651 words
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Article205 1894-07-31 59 Concerning the paragraph that we published on Thursday about the late Mr. Clunis and various Singapore matters of days long a^o, an old Singaporean says that Mr. De Wind was Municipal Engineer at the time that Caveuagh Bridge was built, and that the dressed granite was 1 ready in place205 words
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474 1894-07-31 59 The Treacher-y" of THe Topicist. Tv thk Editor. Dear Sir,— We all like the Weekly Topics. Wit anil sarcasm without vulgarity, especially when written in a light breezy vein, is always attractive, but Mr. \Y. T. was certainly bilious last week, and evidently wants change of air. Will you ask474 words
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Article103 1894-07-31 59 The appointment of the Hon'ble Augus Huttenbach as member of the Legislative Council has been confirmed by Her Majest; the Queen. The following appointments have beei I niat c Mr. C. G. Garrard to act as Regis I trar of the Supreme Court, Penang Mr I H. H.103 words
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Article243 1894-07-31 59 The result of the two matches Gentlemen v. Players are thus given in the I Asian. j July 7th. At the Oval Players, 363; Gentle- I men 244 and 92. For the Players Abel made 16S not out. July 1 ith. At Lords: Gentlemen, 254; Players, 108 and 107. The243 words
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Article644 1894-07-31 59 {rinang Gazette.) Penan*; is not retrogading. The trade hn> increased every year of late, witness the following totals 1891. 1892. 189:. 881,777,889. $85,096,394. 557, 603,864 The total trade is now larger than 111 any previous year except only 1888, that memorable year oi inflation, when $92,552,746 was reached.644 words
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Article500 1894-07-31 59 To-day is the j;,rd anniversary of the birthday of the Emperor of China. An. official reception \\;is held by the Chittese Consul General, which was largely ftttea* ded by the leading Chinese. The Pall Mall Gazette states that there is something in the air this spring which has set the500 words
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Article1078 1894-07-31 60 E'en as the heading M Topics of the Week," Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. The Planter of Kuala Lumpur is assured hy the Weekly Topicist that no unfair attack on Mr Treacher was meant, and none made. Mr. Preacher dropped a phrase into1,078 words
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Article1099 1894-07-31 60 The annual exhibition of the Singapore Amateur Photographic Society wa^ opened last evening (27th) in the Drill Hail, and was the social and artistic success that we have become accustomed to in these popular yearly exhibitions. The arrangement of the stands is a little different this year.1,099 words
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Article2480 1894-07-31 60 We are indebted iov the following particulars to Jap in and Hongkong exchanges \r.*\. It is rt ported that I lie telegraph Ices paid by the Chinese Legation in lokyo now amount to six or seven hundred yen a day, on an avc a_;e. the Foteign Minibtcrs2,480 words
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Article48 1894-07-31 61 A match ill be playrd on Thursday between Married v. Sin^lr. Entries close to-morrow afternoon. Members desirous of playing should enter their names in the Competition Book, or send in their names to the Captain. Thursday being a holiday, the match will be two rounds.48 words
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Article200 1894-07-31 61 A match was played on Saturday afternoon between an eleven of the S. C. C. and Sergt -Major Duneclift's eleven of N. C. O.s of the garrison. Flay, which was stopped for a time by rain, ended in a very even diaw, the Club innings being declared closed at200 words
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Article192 1894-07-31 61 The Treasury is really considering the Military Contribution. Really At the annual general meeting of the Masonic Club on Saturday last a dividend of 5% was declared on debentures and the following Committee elected for the ensuing year. J. P. Joaquim, \V. Makepeace, J. D. Stuart,192 words
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Article249 1894-07-31 61 If I were a Missionary, And could tinggal tunggal spell, I, too, would make a Dictionary L-Vom Marsden, Favre and Pijnappel. Hancock, in a two mile contest at Bangkok against a succession of eight of the blue-jackets of H.M.S. Rattler, was beaten by three-quarters of a lap. The249 words
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Article1556 1894-07-31 61 (By an Amateur Sinmmcr) You needn't fear; they are not Municipal Inspectors" was the remark made in Chinese by our guide to the towkay of the first house we called at on the morning when a small party of three went round to visit some of the1,556 words
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Article166 1894-07-31 61 From the annual statement of the trade of the United Kingdom for 1893, the portion devoted to the Straits Settlements gives the value of the Imports from this Colony at £4.518,387 and the value of the Exports to the Colony at £1,848,722. The Marine Department166 words
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Article555 1894-07-31 62 The Spring Gymkhana meeting held at the Race Course on Saturday could scarcely be regarded as a success from any point of view. Owing to the uncertain weather the attendance was but a meagre one. the Grand Stand by comparison with the other functions of the Sporting555 words
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Article428 1894-07-31 62 The iirst Spring Gymkhana Meeting under the Singapore Sporting Club Rules which was held on Saturday afternoon was not a success, principally owing to the lack of interest taken li\ the proceedings by the Members of the Club. Ever since the extra (lav's racing which iised to428 words
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Article716 1894-07-31 62 On Saturday atternoon the following items reached us from Pahang about the position of aftairs in the Tembeling. Inspector Sumner, from Kuala Lipis, hail gone up to join Colonel Walker on the Sungei Sat, an affluent of the Upper Tembeling. Col. Walker was to push on716 words
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Article1222 1894-07-31 62 Miseries of a "Ripon" Slave. July Assizes 1894. Before the Hoii'ble the Chief Justice and a Common Jury. 19th July, 1894. Leong Vi Moi, a young Cantonese girl, was charged with attempting to commit suicide on the 27th May, 1894. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. The AttorneyGeneral1,222 words
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Article142 1894-07-31 62 (July 30th, i 8«) 4 Homeward tonnage, especially {or the I*? Kingdom, is in fuller supply, and rate-* aie consequence, somewhat lower. For London, via Canal, Bag Goods have bee booked at 20J-, Bale Gambier, Pepper and me.-i--surement at 25/-. For Liverpool, via Canal, rates are noir.ir.ai! 30.'- for142 words
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Article237 1894-07-31 62 Concerning wharf frontages at the coaling station of Thursday Island, our Singapore friend Captain Madge is likely to have his name kept green there in til case of any expansion of the present toding accommodation. The Torres Strut* Pilot says Captain Madge, of the steamer SlierarJ Osbti has pointed oat237 words
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Page 62 Advertisements
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Advertisement97 1894-07-31 62 ST ANDREW'S HOUSE SINGAPORE. THIS 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 Color.ii Chaplain, and five other gentlemen. Applications for admission should addressed to the Honorary Secreta Andrew's97 words
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Article1595 1894-07-31 63 (Via Ceylcn.) London, July 13th. The Times, in discussing t stats of affairs in Corea, hopes that moderate mseb will prevail at Tokio, and that, meanwhile, c Japanese forces in Corea will commit no in- Ivrrtencc rendering the mediation hopeless. TBl IRENCH NATIONAL 1 ETE. Paris, July 141I1.— Owing1,595 words
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Article498 1894-07-31 63 H. M.S. Leander, Capt. Count Metaxa, is under orders from the Admiral of the fleet to proceed as Soon as possible to Hongkong and the North. She leaves to-morrow afternoon. Telegrams were received \x\ Singapore yesterday to the effect that the Chinese administration had notified that until498 words
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Advertisement223 1894-07-31 63 XJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 4,200,000 RESERVE- LIABILITY OF $,*****00 PROPRIETORS 10,000,000 Court op Directors. Chairman— H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman— C. J. HOLLIDAY, Esq. S. C. Michaelson, Esq. A. McConachie, Esq. H. H. Joseph, Esq. J. S. Mosss, Esq. Hon. J. Keswick. D. R.223 words
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Advertisement142 1894-07-31 63 FOR COLDS, COUGHS, HOARSENESS, AND ALL Throat and Lung DISEASES. As mi emergency medicine, n safeguard for children, an ever-ready remedy to be relied upon in eases of colds, coughs, croup, whooping-cough, influenza., and all diseases «»f the throat and lungs, Ayer's Cherry l'ect«ral has no equal in pharmacy. Ayer's142 words
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Advertisement707 1894-07-31 63 j The Singapore Free Press AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cable Address, Advertiser, Singapore. Tklephovb Number. No. 61. Published at 3g, Change Alley, Singapore. HPHE i«ading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore the Protected Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak; Netherlands Indies,707 words
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Article266 1894-07-31 64 4 Quotation. Capitol Paid up Shares Pd. ftfe. Hongkong S'hai Bank. 97 prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 125 |vr National Bank of China *2 3 *5<>0,000 £400,150 Kq.lssb/^ Founders. Nominal £1 Bk of China, Tap. fc Straits Nominal. f £2,000 000 £450,9^ 199.575 Founders. £5 l266 words
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Article72 1894-07-31 64 China and Japan War Considered Imminent. London. "July 24th, 1894The Taotai of Shanghai has notified that the Chinese may blockade Woosung Bar at any moment In the event of war the Nanking and Canton fleets will harass the Japanese Coa>ts. The Sultan of Morocco. The Sultan of Morocco72 words
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Article19 1894-07-31 64 [Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, July 24th. 5-5 p.m. Fi«»hling has bv-^un in Korea.19 words
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83 1894-07-31 64 London, July 26th, 1894. The Japanese troops arc advancing ngain>t the Chinese position and a collision is imminent. Japan lias apologised lor the assault on the English Consul at Seoul. A Japanese cruiser has sunk a Chinese transport. The Russian Opinion.83 words
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Article93 1894-07-31 64 London. 2jth July, i&94The out-break of hostilities between China and japan is not officially confirmed. .Sir Edward Grey has stated that, at the request of England, the German, Russian, French, and Italian Governments have instructed their representatives at Tokio and Pekin to support the efforts93 words
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Article76 1894-07-31 64 CHINA AND JAPAN WAR DECLARED. London, 28th July, 1694. Routers' Agent at Shanghai wires that war has been declared between China and Japan. Several Chinese war-ships are in trouble. The Korean telegraph lines are interrupted. Result of the Liverpool Cup. Thr following is the result of the Liverpool Cup.— Son76 words
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Article213 1894-07-31 64 Naval Action off Fontao. The Russian Press on England's Position. The King of Korea a Prisoner. London, jof/i "July, is 94 Nova? Vremya states that Russia would never permit the occupation of Port Hamilton by the British. To allow this would be to create213 words
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Advertisement30 1894-07-31 64 CARD. Sliip Broke:-, Forwarding, Passenger and Commission Agents ALFRED R. 1 LJRNER Co. Lkadj&kh mi. I louse, ioi, I. v.Jen! ,i!i Street, London li. C. May 22. 22 1 130 words
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Advertisement209 1894-07-31 64 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government. *"pHE following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected to sail from here OUTWARDS. HOMEWARDS. for Hongkong, for Trieste Shanghai Kobe. ports via Bombay. Maria Valeric Aug. sth. M.Bacquehem Aug. 14th. All the Steamers209 words
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Miscellaneous675 1894-07-31 64 Passengers Arrived. July 23.— Per Liibeck from Herbertshoh.— Emil Altmann. From Stephansort.— F. Brcjckner, Carl Derlin, Mr. Gebkart. From Friedrich Wilhelmshnfen.— Mr. Joh. Jurgensen. j u l v 24.— Per Sink Mr. de Heer, Mr. van der Harst. r July 24.— Per Chow Phya Rev. H. C. Dunkerley, Mrs. Seymour.675 words
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Miscellaneous1171 1894-07-31 64 Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For, WhM Men-ot-War Leander Brit, cor,, 4300 Metax May >) Penang Sr. N. OmVer Station M'viLL v. CARNBEEDut. 176 Verschoor Junes Sourabaya Dut. Consul Khio, Rattler Brit, g.b., 715 Colesworth July ;o [Isngkok Sr. N. Officer Station Other Vessels Ac;laia Ger. 1336 Petcrsen July1,171 words
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Title Section9 1894-07-31 1 SUPPLIMENT TO THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS AUGUST Ist, 1894.9 words
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Article1198 1894-07-31 1 ri r annual general meeting of the •-traits Settlements Association, Singa- pore branch, was hel 1 last evening in the Exchange Rooms, Mr. C. Stringer, Pre- j lent, in the chair. There were also < resent the Hon'ble T. Shelford, Mr. I Drew, Mr. K. J. Xan1,198 words
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Article323 1894-07-31 1 The British ironclad Undaunted, Capt. Ilaliifax, le!t Hongkong on the morning of the 20th for Japan, where she will join Admiral Fremantlc's licet in the North. The plague at Hongkong is gradually though slowly dwindling six or seven deaths daily, and a little over a hundred cases under treatment, lour323 words
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Article126 1894-07-31 1 THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR. The Chinese Transport Torpedoed. Fifteen Hundred Lives Lost. London, jrsl "1 nly, 1594. The Japanese sank the Chinese transnort by a torpedo, and fifteen hundred men perished. There were several foreigners aboard. The Chinese despatch says that the Japanese tired first. The transport was the126 words
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Article693 1894-07-31 1 An inter-company cricket tournament is in progress at Tanglin, each company meeting every other company. Piny takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sonic good scores have been made, i he result to the present is. H. Co. K. Co. a draw, owing to rain. Tiie former made I^2693 words
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Article61 1894-07-31 1 (Corrected up to July 31.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/1 defiiand 2/1 Private credits 3 m/s tji documents m/s tltl credits 6 m/s llzi On India. I3;mk demand i<y^ On Hongkong. On Yokohama. Dank demand ±<% d'--. On Java. Rank demand i--/i Private 30 d/s 1.3J Sovereigns, (to61 words
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Article118 1894-07-31 1 CJuly3i-) ii» 36.62^-75 Gambicr '7.52), do. Cube No. 1 12.25 do. do. No. 2 10.25 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) <>;o do. White, (Fair LjW= 5 „1550 Nutmegs 150s to the Ib.) SS. Mace (Banda) 9S. Cloves (Amboina) 24. Bali Coffee (10% Blacks) 38.50 Pengerang Liberian 40. Tapioca, small pearl118 words
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Article167 1894-07-31 1 An jer Shipping Report. (Specially compiled for ihe Singapore Free Press*} [Dale of passing An jer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where ami when sailed. Destination.] July IS. ha!, bq., Piktr A( c\me Lavagna New York, Mar. 24 Samarang. July 18. Dut. str., S&LAK DeGruyter ttatavi.t, July 18167 words
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131 1894-07-31 1 Per.Cawwyr, from London, July 6. Mr. rtud Mrs. Ncwicn and two children, Mr. de Montorcac* To. Pcnang. Miss I^oss, Mr. Neck, Mr. N.iismith. Per Yarra from Marseilles, July 8. Mr. l 4^. M. Campbell, Mr. van doff. Per RohilUt, from London, July i<j. —Mr. j. How131 words
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Advertisement53 1894-07-31 1 For New Zealand direct. The AP.i bri d S 1 01 i.i< POR T MEL B 6 URNE, h> .s, having left Calcutta on 251!) July. i. be expected here on or 2b 1 tt Lhc 2irJ Am^.isl, ai d will have prompt ilespatcb. i >: freight and p.iss-ijje to53 words
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Miscellaneous48 1894-07-31 1 (July 50.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. AM. 3F. m. 9r. m. Bar. red. 32 Fab 29.9? 29.523 29.873 Temperature Si. 9 86.0 77 6 Wet Bulb Thermometer 76.9 78.2 750 Dir.ofWind S.E. S.W, Calm. Krmarhs. Morning prut! iMv cl-.»u In) cl 3 idy, nfc*t cvcrcnct.48 words
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Miscellaneous121 1894-07-31 1 CLEARANCES. July fo. PxlOMßtheus, Brit, str., Dickens, For S mraUiya, via p(,r;s. July i. y>l\.m VAJiauxHis, I): 4 str., Brockmayer, [or Padang", via port-. Continental, Du'^ str., Sell ill, For Bangkok. Pakan, Brit, sir., Bruce, F«jr Paknn, vh p fi>. Pegu, Brit, sir., Tretveeke, i >r Penangr, na ports* Carolina.121 words
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Article, Illustration396 1894-07-31 2 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1894. i > \r Bucn< llrre y.'- r 1r: i i-r riedced to Relicion. Loyalty. and 1.-w. To- day we have afforded to us vet another instance of ihe faUlly destructive value of the mechanical devices of modern warfare on ihe ±m, and396 words
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Article322 1894-07-31 2 A Chinaman named Hang lloilg was fined $20 this morning, before Mr. Egerton for keeping cattle, to wit <» bullocks, without a license on his premises at 7-1, Crab* Road. Inspector Key worth prosecuted. Ih< re was a vague rumour abroad yesterday afternoon in town that the Powers had taken322 words
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Article1169 1894-07-31 2 H. M. S. Leander leaves Singapore this afternoon for Hongkong, probably between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. orders being all to be aboard at 3 p.m. Whatever the ultimate function of the British navy may be as regards Korea, it is certain that a certain proportion of1,169 words
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Article148 1894-07-31 2 A h»me paper .says: A lamented woman with the shortest of names i-^ Mis; l)od, lady tennis champion of England, and expert bicyclist an 1 g >h-;>! iver, as well as a. musici in and vocalist of s,>n? note. Site is only 21 years o! J.' As to this latter148 words
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Article589 1894-07-31 2 lU\y\n<; Destroyed by Lmre. The Hankow correspondent o; the Mercury IVI itcs i Your readers will no doubt remember that the great Chang Chili-lung, ihe Viceroy of Hukuan^, lias for some time been erecting a Kiile Factory, Steel and Iron Works, Sec and it589 words
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Article331 1894-07-31 2 To riiK Km tor. DEAR Sir, In an editorial < a para, taken over frotn Observer regarding i!,e man's appointment a- actio < Secretary, \ou say in rour 23rd instant tliat*' ii docs in this arrangement t!ie ii.tjunior official* in i\\r t being conserved. If the Colonial331 words
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Article152 1894-07-31 2 Mr. IV. C. Bibby arrived this mi g S s Sappho from EvUng wit ii ttte from lite secoud crushing o 1804. I is contained in Llircc ingots, neighing spectively 1 300 OE. 1 dwtf. 3. 2'j') 14 Total Bt& 10 The royalty of 5 percent, imount g152 words
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Article240 1894-07-31 2 Before Mr. Egerton the Senior M*£" Irate, Lttts itionting Ltm Hoti iV-il«- firm of Wee Bin iV Co.. w** wrowon" earning on unlicensed sa^«>-mai. al Nos. 335 and $36 Mavdtdc the 25tli July and other day* I>|;1 >|; A similar barge was ttto brought Lim TVa \>e\240 words
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