The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 11 February 1896
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Title Section18 1896-02-11 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY nth, 1896. No. 44618 words
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Article353 1896-02-11 1 1 v fcDIM \KM» LfcS. No se Mtihaitrf 81 r:-, ot Bulgaria, Hi c Malay Federation, 82 micipaiittes in Ceylon, 82 i South African Situation, S2 tain and the Transvaal, x*2 t< 11 N«ws, I fae Court, rhal Infernal H Noise, 8$ un in the Duck] 83 Pie Johoro353 words
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Article69 1896-02-11 1 (Corrected UP TO February 10.) On London. Hank 4 m/s 2/2-3/16 demand 2/2-1/16 Private credits 3 m/s 2/2^ documents 3 m/s 2/2-7/16 credits 6 m/s 2/2.\ On India. Hunk dr-mand i*\v* On Hongkong. Baah demand ;%pm. On Yokohama. Hank demand ]%P m On Java. Bank demand J 3Private 3069 words
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59 1896-02-11 1 1 pmblk are informed that the address of the Society's Inspector, Mr. K. X Paglar, is at OW Gaol ske, Brass Bassi Riud. \> rsons wishing to report any cases of y nrhidi may oimici uwder their notice are e-i' io»- ijirmnkatc59 words
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Article, Illustration34 1896-02-11 1 Here »hi!l the Pre«s the People's right maintain, Unawed br influence arM unbribed by gtin Here patriot Truth her glorioii* precepts craw, Pledged to Religion. Loraltr. and Law. ■e- i r- m -jm— gg=—^m^»-34 words
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Article701 1896-02-11 1 THE "noise nuisance" is still with us, and all respectable and peace-loving members of the community of this British Colony, where such large privileges are accorded to alien Asiatics, must be ashamed to see the account given elsewhere of the exertions that slovenly legislation or police regulations701 words
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Article539 1896-02-11 1 (Feb. sth.) We do not suppose that in all history there was ever such a mass of political contingency depending upon a baby's baptism as there certainly is in the case of the infant heir to the throne of Bulgaria. The circumstances are of interest in themselves,539 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement177 1896-02-11 1 PRODUCE. <>amUei.. 8.50 do. Cube iNo. 1 12.50 rVppnr, Black (ordinary S'pore) 10.27-i--do. White. Fau L/W~s£ I 18. Nutmegs 150s to the \b.) 91. Mace (Baiida) 96. Cloves (Amboinn) 17 50 Liberian Coffee 43. t Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.70 do. do. flake (do. do.) 375 do. medium peari177 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous370 1896-02-11 1 THE WEEK. The mail from Europe arrived by the M. M. s s. Ernest Simons yesterday, with London advices to the 17th ult. She will be followed on the 17th inst. by the P. and O. s.s. Rosetta, with the English mail ot the 24th ult. This mail leaves by370 words
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Article438 1896-02-11 2 (Feb. 7th.) IN the distribution of the posts of British Resident under the new Federation arrangement for the Protected Malay States nothing has happened that was n®t expected. Mr. FRANK SwetteNHAM is to control and co-ordinate the common operations and functions in which the States take part,438 words
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Article293 1896-02-11 2 (Feb. Bth.) A rather interesting discussion has taken placr in the Ceylon Legislative Council ever an Amending Ordinance f the Municipal Councils Ordinance 1887. The point refers to the nature of the person eligible as Chairman o! the Colombo Municipality, the subsection in question beiiw this In293 words
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Article207 1896-02-11 2 It is another proof of the confusion of the present political position in Europe that while vain efforts are being made in some quarters to mitigate the quite clear terms of the Emperor WILLIAM'S telegram to the President of the Transvaal, that telegram is officially endorsed207 words
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Article430 1896-02-11 2 (Feb. ioth.) THE President of the Transvaal gives to the Emperor of Germany to-day the second section of his reply to the astonishing telegram that, if it has done nothing else, has shaken the Triple Alliance to its foundations, and has aroused Britain, once for all430 words
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Article206 1896-02-11 2 {Herald Jan. 16th.) A railway from Sipitong on the west coast to Tenom, 52 miles, is contemplated. Mr. Walker estimates a 30 in. light railway with a 10 ft. track could be made for a little over £1,000 a mile. The Padas would have to be206 words
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Article339 1896-02-11 2 With regard to the details of our trade with the Far East there is a notable increase in the export of cotton yarn to Japan last month, the figures being 2,346,300 lbs., against 556,800 lbs., for December, 1894. On the other hand, China and the339 words
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Article173 1896-02-11 2 INTER-SETTLEMENT CRICK K I. ('Peua)ig Gazette.) The Singapore Recreation Club representatives are expected to arrive here on Thursday next by the B. I. steamer Secundra. Tennis matches, single and doubles, will be played the same after afternoon and cricket on Friday and Saturday, commencing each day at 10 a.m. The173 words
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Article1024 1896-02-11 2 The following is the Mining Manager'^ Report for the four weeks ending February 6th, 1896:— Miking. Rant Hole No. 2 Shaft. The main drive gotn* south at the 220 feet level has been extended feet making the total distance from the crosscut 89 feet. The ground is still hard1,024 words
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Article655 1896-02-11 3 The meeting of the Hongkong Bank is ailed for Saturday, the 15th inst. The Tinier in a menacing article says that England will possibly ally herself with a uower unlriendly to Germany. It is stated lhat Admiral Hoffman, o! the Kdi±e* i» to depart from the655 words
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Article536 1896-02-11 3 THAT INFERNAL NOISE. Stopped in onb Instance. Within fifty yards ot two important thoroughfares in Tanglin, in the centre of a district occupied almost entirely by Europeans, a Chinese wayang was established ten days ago, and commenced to make night hideous with its pandemonium of brazen cacophony. Now whatever argument536 words
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Article995 1896-02-11 3 A Chinese woman and two children were burned to death in a tire at Hongkong on the 25th Jan. The Hongkong Philharmonic Society have begun the rehearsal of Schubert's "Song of Miriam." The Yokohama Choral Society have been rehearsing 4> The Bride of Dunkerron" for presentation on the 29th ult.995 words
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Article785 1896-02-11 3 (/V#m our own Correspondent.') A reception was held at the Residency on Thursday last .in order to give the residents of Malacca an# opportunity to say good bye to the Hon. E. C. Hill, the Acting Resident Councillor, who leaves for Europe during the ensuing week. As some of785 words
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Article2979 1896-02-11 4 (Mail Papers.) Events in corfhection with the crisis in the Transvaal have developed with startling rapidity. A dramatic turn was gi^en to affairs by a telegram sent by the German Emperor congratulating President Kruger on the defeat of Dr. Jameson's force. This was naturally construed2,979 words
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82 1896-02-11 4 There is more delay in connection with the selec tian for this appointment. A Sub-Committee, after weeding out the least eligible of tbe applicants will report to the Committee of the whole Board the names of those from among whom the ly^ man will be chosen.82 words
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Article252 1896-02-11 4 (From Japanese Papers.) Tokio, January 12th. It is the intention of tl Government to ask the Diet to vote the enpend ture necessary to purchase plant and machiner,for the establishment of a naval shipbuilding s ftn j at Vokosuka, where 15,000-ton ships could built. The authorities intend to252 words
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Article237 1896-02-11 4 Ladies and Gentlemen's Mixed Foirsovuv The conditions of this competition are handicap, medal play, 18 holes, to be played over two days, one round a day, on Wednesday and Thursday, sth and 6th February. The prizes will be presented by the Club. If the gentleman drives from237 words
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Article279 1896-02-11 4 Theguard.it Government House will b* di— continued from 7 a.m., on Wednesday, the *th inst., until further orders. It is notified that Gun Practice will take place at Fort Connaught on Friday next, the fA P** commencing at 9 a.m. Thursday next is the anniversary of thf settlement279 words
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Article663 1896-02-11 5 The British steamer Shelley, Capt. Wallao', arrived from Batoum to-day on h^r wav to Hongkong with 1 1,308 cases of o:l on board. Xkc Austrian cruiser Albatross, from Pola. arrived here last evening. She is bound tor the South Sea Islands, Australia and San Francisco, and663 words
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Article37 1896-02-11 5 will be t match between Married 5 '"A" < golf, pla\ to commence at 8 c to-morrow moroin^r; two rounds. wishing to |>I tv arc requested to r: up not btet than the time above »enI .nd37 words
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834 1896-02-11 5 The adjourned inquest into the circumstances attending the death of a Kling boy named Govindasamy, who was killed on the 2nd inst. by the collapse of the new ward at the Pauper Hospital, Serangoon Road, was continued this afternoon before Dr. Mugliston, the Coroner,834 words
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Correspondence.
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Article67 1896-02-11 5 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Will you be good enough to grant space for the purpose of assuring the gentlemen who announced themselves as willing to support me in any steps I may take to abate the nuisance complained of, that measures are in progress for attaining67 words
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Article31 1896-02-11 5 The following telegram has been received from Raub, dated February 3rd 1896: Rough cleaning up of battery yielded 1,350 oz. amalgam, the estimated quantity of stone crushed being 1,134 tons.31 words
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Article34 1896-02-11 5 No. XIII. A smart little lady railed Freda Once said to her masher I need a Small drink of a s)it," And suggested mulled port So he stood her a keuapa tida.34 words
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Article99 1896-02-11 5 {Gazette, Jan. 31st.) Treasuries are prohibited from selling to the public any adhesive stamps, either for judicial or postal purposes. Stamps must be purchased from Post Offices or vendors. Thursday and Friday are the Chinese New Year holidays (13th and 14th). The Treasurer of Lower Perak had nearly99 words
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Article151 1896-02-11 5 Straits Branch. The genera! meeting held yesterday at the Raffles Museum was of a purely formal character, the object to confirm the adoption of certain changes in the rules recommended by the Council on Tuesday. Previous to the general meeting the Committee, consisting of the Council with151 words
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Article291 1896-02-11 5 How great a price a country has to pay, if it goes to war without adequate preparation, is well shown by a paper of Mr. G iff en on the cost of the Franco-German struggle of 1870- 1, says The Navy League Journal. That war caused France a loss of291 words
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Article431 1896-02-11 5 {from our own Correspondent* As to trade between Russia and the Netherlands, Russia is endeavouring to facilitate the export oT raw materials and land produce to the Netherlands. She especially wishes that the direct import of products from the Netherlands India colonies should also be facilitated. Russia receives431 words
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Article379 1896-02-11 5 (Gazette, January 31st, 1896.) Mr. E. M. L. Edwards is appointed Assi. Supt. of Police Mr. H. M. Hatchell to be Asst. District Officer, Klang Mr. W. D. Scott t# be Assistant Government Secretary Mr. Charlton Maxwell to be Asst. District Officer, Kuala Lumpor; Mr. T. Groves to379 words
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Article2355 1896-02-11 6 By Johw Dill Ross. (By Lago Maggiore— The Motterone Expedition.) IV. Lago Maggiore, perhaps the finest of the Italian lakes, is even more beautiful than Lac L'man. Maggiore is adorned with islands, and its shorts, rising in fertile hills covered with chestnut and mulberry trees, tigs2,355 words
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Article1830 1896-02-11 6 r(,From out' own Ccryespt/uJeHi.) Hongkong, January 25th. i.ast Monday night (20th) the newsteamship On Sang, built at Middlesbrough for the Indo-China Company, made her debut in Hongkong by getting on a rock in the entrance to the harbour. Though just from Europe, she did not come in at1,830 words
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Article715 1896-02-11 7 f I it' Attstra it>. January v.— Dr. Jameson has been formally dismissed from the service of the British South Africa •■>. He is succeeded in the post of Administrator of Mashonaland by F. f. Newton, I m.i;., Colonial Secretary of Bechuanaland. ihe Emperor715 words
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Article734 1896-02-11 7 (To the Editor of the Daily Press.) Sir, —An individual signing himself Moralist" has, I see, been writing to the Straits Times a lot of twaddle about Raub. To begin with, he states that the shares have at present a market value of about half-a-crown a piece. A reference734 words
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Article35 1896-02-11 7 People skilled in bowling will be interested to read of a goed score made in Yokohama. Mr. Geo. Phillips rolled a "300," and on being chaffed for fluking, sent down eleven more doubles in succession.35 words
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Article809 1896-02-11 7 (H. M. S. "^Eolus.") The opening performance of the Diphthong Minstrel and Dramatic Troupe of H. M. S. sEolus in the Town Hall last evening proved a very pleasing form of philanthropy there was a capital entertainment, and no more worthy or deserving object could be named,809 words
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Article717 1896-02-11 7 -The marriage of Mr. E. G. Broadrick and Miss Edith Carey took place at Penang, at the Church of the Assumption, on F«b. 3rd. Dr. Thoburn, Bishop ot the Episcopal Church in India and Malaysia, is expected here shortly to preside over the Malaysian Conference of717 words
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Article72 1896-02-11 8 We hear on good authority that the contract between the Secretary of State for the Colonies and Messrs. Grassi Bros. Co., for the construction of the Malacca Railway, has been signed by both parties to the contract. This took place about two months ago. This is a72 words
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Article275 1896-02-11 8 A syndicate of some dozen men in Singapore put down money for gold-hunting in West Australia. Northern Public Opinion of Jan. 25th thus writes The latest reefing find near Pilbarra is described by Mr. Chas. Mat sack, manager of Mr. Knight's syndicate'- properties at Pilbarra. He275 words
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Article392 1896-02-11 8 After a lapse of some years the athletic sports in connection with the AngloChinese School have been revived, apparently with success, the field day being held yesterday on the old Gaol site. The rain in the early part of the afternoon did not afford a very promising392 words
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Article133 1896-02-11 8 Lieut.-Col. VV. Fit/alien Way, who is retiring from the Command of the 2nd sth Northumberland Fusiliers, with which regiment that fine old officer has been associated throughout his entire service, will, it is understood, leave Singapore by the extra P. O. steamer Aden, which is timed to depart on February133 words
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527 1896-02-11 8 The following is the sixty-first report of the Court of Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders, to be held at the City Hall, on Saturday, February 15th, at noon: The Directors have now to submit to you a general statement of ihe527 words
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160 1896-02-11 8 Head Quarter Office, Singapore, February /th, iByO. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week: 2nd Lieut. Merewether. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sergt. G. T. Batty. 2. The following gentlemen having been duly elected are posted to Subdivisions as follows Gunners A. N. Davis,160 words
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Article370 1896-02-11 8 Rumours or ah Occupation. Germany's Latest M»te. The German Flag Hoisted on Quemoy. Great Excitembnt at Amot. (Special to Hongkong Telegraph.) Amoy, January 29th.— A spy sent to watch tbe proceedings of the German warships supposed to be surveying at Quemoy, returned to-night and reported that370 words
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Article458 1896-02-11 8 Results of Mixed Foursomes ist. 2nd. H'cap. Score. Mrs. Merewether and W. A. Cadell 55 64 24 95 Mrs. Greig and Surg Capt. Greig 56 61 16 toi Mrs. \V. Nanson and Major Morgan 57 55 8 104 Miss de Bure and J. T. Macdougal 63 03458 words
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312 1896-02-11 8 Washington, Friday. —A letter from Preside! Cleveland to Senator Caffery regarding the charges made in the Senate that the administration had agreed with a syndicate for the floating of the new issue of bonds, is published to-day The letter is dated the sth312 words
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Article474 1896-02-11 8 H. E. the Goveraor presented the prizes at the Penang Free School on the [fit lost Mr. A. F. Bowen has been appointed Sheriff and Deputy Registrar of Penang The Pinang Gazette hears that a similar appointment in Singapore has been offered to Mr. L. M. Woodward. There being no474 words
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Article790 1896-02-11 9 There will be an annular eclipse of the ,un on the 13th inst invisible at Singapore. Penang and Malacca. Amongst the passenger^ to leave by the German Mail on Sunday is Mr. E. Hogge, Superintendent of Police, Malacca, who goes howe on ?ick leave. Critics have790 words
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Article1048 1896-02-11 9 E'en as the heading Topics of the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal. Singapore has entered its seventy-eighth year of injustice to Penang and aggravating prosperity, in honour of which much bunting flew on the1,048 words
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Article846 1896-02-11 9 Abdul Hamid and I were sitting on the north wall of the Dutch Fort, up on the low hill that overlooked my bungalow. I knew that the Mem would be ready for her tennis in less than half an hour, but it was so delicious on that846 words
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Article168 1896-02-11 9 The assembling of a Court of Appeal at Penang is postponed sine die. Messrs Percy Julian Sproule, Malcolm Stuart Mac Arthur, Lewis Hare Clayton and Ralph Scott have been appointed Cadets in the service of the Straits Settlements and Hongkong. All have arrived in the Colony. Mr. VV.168 words
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Article289 1896-02-11 9 The Queen and thb Emperor. Exchange of Letters. According to the Berlin correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, an exchange oi letters has taken place between the Queen and the German Emperor with reference to his Majesty's message to President Kruger. The correspondent says On Wednesday last an289 words
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Article229 1896-02-11 9 The work in connection with the commissioning of the Flying Squadron is being carried on without a hitch. All the work is in an advanced and the pennants will be hoisted on the ships o« the date specificd —namely January 14. The report circulated yesterday afternoon of229 words
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Article203 1896-02-11 9 Happy Japan The Diet did not meet on Jan. 18th, there not being a single bill awaiting consideration. Mr. Fred E. Pirkis (Royal Navy) writting from the High Elms, Nutfield, Surrey sends as a long type-written communication decrying the formation of Pasteur Institutes in favour of the Buisson Bath system203 words
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Article2328 1896-02-11 10 Prize Distribution. The annual priz* distribution at the Anglo-Chinese School took place yesterday afternoon in the enlarged school premises in Coleman Street, H. E. the Deputy Governor presiding and performing the ceremony ot distributing the books to the successful pupils. The schoolroom had been very tastefully and2,328 words
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Article290 1896-02-11 10 The following items are translated from the Chugai Sh»gio. The acreage of tea and mulberry plantations during the year 1K95 was 682,799 and 135,395 respectively. Owing to the failure of the sea- weed crop last year the price of thr raw material has gone up so290 words
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Article532 1896-02-11 10 Incidrnts on the Battle-Ffell. A Central News telegram from Cape Town ?ays that further details of Jameson's disastrous fight have been received. Many of these were brought by Capt. Thatcher, who fought with Jameson but managed to escape. When the wid cam< Capuin Thatcher threw off the532 words
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Article318 1896-02-11 10 $2,895 to the M Edgar Rdtef Fund lhc mail despatched from Sm^apor'? to London, by German Packet, on tilt! 13^' ultimo, was> delivered on the Oli) instant The mail despatched trom Singapore to London, 7/^-.Marseilles, on the 141 I; u.'timo, was delivered on the ;lli instant. I hu- tii«": Ksbe318 words
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Article1421 1896-02-11 11 Ay Asti-Krlger Intbrvikw. Ihe Transvaal crisis is bound to came to a head <iter the meeting of the Transvaal National l,uon. the oniy British organization in the repubJanuary f>. Mr. Leopold Weinlhal, the ■onager or ike Pretoria Press and the JohannesW99 T\ interviewed in London a1,421 words
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Article614 1896-02-11 11 Mr. H. C. Ridges, Chinese Secretary, with Mrs. Ridges, and Mr. A. B. Lake, of Kent and Uganda Estates, arrived in Kuala Lumpur last evening. —Mr. J. H. M. Robson returntd to Selangor on Sunday last, and will shortly resume duty. He will take up his substantive appointment614 words
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Article42 1896-02-11 11 A Chinaman named Urn Bun Siok, who was convicted at the last Penang Assizes ot murder of a fellow-countryman at house No. 20 Prangin Lane, in October last, suffered the extreme penalty of the law on the morning of the sth inst.42 words
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Article1481 1896-02-11 11 It is understood that the Narcissus may relieve the Undaunted here in April. Father Baptista, the Vicar General of the Portuguese Mission, has voluntarily resigned his post in order to go to Timor to join the Portuguese Mission there. It is advertised that the business of1,481 words
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Article783 1896-02-11 12 At the Assizes this morning, before the Chief Justice, Henry Montague Perreau, a Eurasian, was charged that on or about November sth, 1895, he did defame William Clark by making and publishing concerning him a certain imputation, and second with defaming Nancy Primrose Clark. The Attorney General prosecuted,783 words
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Article72 1896-02-11 12 On the 7th inst whilst the steamer Keemun was discharging at Penang a boiler weighing about jo tons, which she had brought from home for the steamer Pegu now in the Pryc Dock, the derrick broke and the boiler fell into the tongkang, and both sunk immediately in about 1472 words
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Article408 1896-02-11 12 We regret to record the death of Mr. J. Cook, Municipal Inspector of Buildings, which took place at his residence, Woodside, Serangoon Road, after only a few day's illness. As we stated on Saturday the deceased had been complaining of pains in his head, but408 words
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Article142 1896-02-11 12 TUe registrar of Joint Stock Companies reports that five Companies were registered in Singapore in 1895, as below. The Indigo Syndicate is being wound up and the Singapore Hotel Co. is being wound up voluntarily. List of Companies registered in 1895. Name of Nominal Number of Amount142 words
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Article119 1896-02-11 12 The following is the result of the monthly medal handicap at Sepoy Lines on Saturday last. E. M. Merevvether 44 42 H 78 E. H. Brydges 57 49 24 82 J. B. Robertson 43 39+1 83 VV. A. Cadell 48 52 16 84 A. VV. Stiver 40 44+1 85119 words
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Article95 1896-02-11 12 London, Jan. 29.— Sir Charles Jesscl, Unionist candidate, has been elected Member for Souili St. Pancras, in place of the late Sir Julian Goldsmid by a majority ol twelve hundred and filiysix votes. [The previous Unionist majority was 289, an crease of 9^7 \otes to the Government side.]95 words
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Article1008 1896-02-11 12 Annual Prize Distribution. The annual prize distribution in connection with the Anglo-Chinese Free School took place this morning, Mr. J. B. Elcum presiding. Mr. Innes and a few other visitors interested in the school were also present. Mr. Little, the headmaster, read the report of the school,1,008 words
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Article48 1896-02-11 12 Through the kindness of Capt. Blair, the steam tug Bangkok will leave Tanjong Pagar wharf at 7 a m. sharp, on Thursday, the 13th, Chinese New Year's day, taking about one hundred members of the 1.0. G.T. for a trip round th; island, calling at Johore en r§nte.48 words
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Article370 1896-02-11 12 By request of the Chairman and Committee of the Malays and Kedaians of Labuan the following report is forwarded to the Singapore Free Press. It is hoped that the Governor of the Straits Settlements may take the terms of the petitioi. into his consideration as it is370 words
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440 1896-02-11 12 MR. W. A. PICKERING ON THE STR AITS SETTLEMENTS. The following brief notice of an ictidc on the history of this Colony by our iirst Protector of Chinese*, Mr. W. A. Pickering, appears m the L, (Uid C. Express to band to- da}' The lirst portion of what must prove440 words
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Article2765 1896-02-11 13 Kobe: Kioto. 111. On our way from Shanghai to Kobe the Vindobona had to call at Moji for coal. Nagasaki used to be the great coaling port in Jap*n but Moji bids fair to become a formidable rival— to the misfortune of nature tourists be2,765 words
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Article339 1896-02-11 13 S. V. A. v. Tanglin Club. This match was played on the Esplanade on the 6th and Bth, the S. V. A. being the first to bat and putting together 80 during their first innings, against 73, the Tanglin Club total. There was much interruption to play on account339 words
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Article188 1896-02-11 13 On Sunday morning, between i and 4 a.m. the Temple Bar Hotel, High Street, was broken into. The thieves seem to have worked with much deliberation, cutting a panel out of a solid teak door and gaining access to the bar. They bGred all round the188 words
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Article86 1896-02-11 13 We learn from a good authority that an intrigue is afoot in Korea to appoint M B. Waeber, ex-Russian Acting Minister, to be adviser to the King of Korea. M. and Mdme. Waeber were warm friends of the late lamented vanished Queen, with whom they86 words
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Article56 1896-02-11 13 A serious attack was made on the Javanese syce of Capt. J.C. Davies, Spottiswoode, on Saturday night. Just outside the house he was assaulted by two men, badly cut about the head, and two of his fingers broken. He bled profusely and was sent to Hospital. The motive for the56 words
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Article2968 1896-02-11 14 (Via Ceylon.) London, Jan. 29. A meeting of the Anjuman-i-Islam was held in London last evening, which was attended by representatives from India, the Transvaal, and elsewhere. A resolution was adopted to offer the Oueen the services of her Muhammadan subject to defend imperial interests. Mr. Moulvi Ibrahim who2,968 words
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Article171 1896-02-11 14 I The G. O. C. has been pleased to gram, leave of absence to Lieut. J. MacOougall, R.A., and i Lieut. A. f. Woodroile r.k from February 13th to 17th, 1896. 28 Passages. Passage to Colombo will be provided per P. &O. s.s. Pekin leaving Singapore on171 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement535 1896-02-11 14 AVERTS Cherry Pectoral HAS NO EQUAL FOR HP RAPII» U\. OK Colds, Coughs, Influenza, and SORE THROAT. l\ Kill r«-ii«-v«> fO/Q?**L f *s fl:l I -(cherry I" i» 1 1 x f inl Induct; if < ion].. Whoop juilii!"!!;M-\ Inmli!' 1 I<iv.lii<-li iii'-xuanr «'|V«'cl i\ iii Ayer's Cherry Pectoral HIGHEST535 words
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Advertisement313 1896-02-11 15 XJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI H U BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAI ¥°'™'%1 RESERVE FUND...^....... I 5,500,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF 4,0,000,000 PROPRIETORS 1 COUET OP UIEBCTOBS. I KRAMER, Esq.,— Chairman, a McCONACHIE, Eso...— Deputy Chairmaii. D R. Sassoom, Em,. Jas J .Bell Irving. Esq X M Gk ,y. Esq. *>• *zekibl, Esq. S313 words
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Advertisement688 1896-02-11 15 P. Q Office. Collyer Quay. Jjfe Wharves. New Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. j MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD688 words
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Advertisement855 1896-02-11 15 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED. TO PENANG, RANGOON fc CALCUTTA. One of the Company's steamers is intended to leave Tai.jong Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo are booked by the above steamers at through rates to all ports in India and Ceylon a*so to East African Ports, Mauritius855 words
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Advertisement537 1896-02-11 15 G. R. Lambert Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS By Special Appointment to H. M. THE KING OF SIAM H. H.THE SULTAN OF JOHORE. Gresham House, Battery Road, and 186, Orchard Road. Beg to draw the attention of the public to the fact that as a result of Mr. Koch's return from Europe, their537 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article16 1896-02-11 16 The French Budge/ shows a reduction upon the estimates of forty million Irancs.16 words
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Article24 1896-02-11 16 i ne rrencn tnamoer iws passcu wuuuut a division a resolution adopting the Pekin Convention of 1895 London, February jtk, 1896.24 words
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Article33 1896-02-11 16 A Cabinet Council has been held in London, alter which Sir Henry Loch, formerly Governor and High Commissioner of Cape Colony, had a long interview with Mr. Chamberlain.33 words
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Article15 1896-02-11 16 Mr. Cecil Rhodes, late Premier of Cape Colony, has arrived in London.15 words
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81 1896-02-11 16 Prince Ferdinand ol Bulgaria has proclaimed that the baptism of his son, Boris, into the Orthodox Faith ot the Greek Church, will take place on the 14th inst. H. I. M. The Czar of Russia is to be the sponsor of the81 words
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20 1896-02-11 16 The funeral of the late Prince Henry of Battenberg was an imposing military ceremony.20 words
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Article14 1896-02-11 16 The American Bond Issue has been covered five times over.14 words
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Article42 1896-02-11 16 It is reported at Cape Town that the visit of Mr. Leyds, the Transvaal Commissioner, to Berlin, is connected with a German purchase oi seven miles of land on the coast <>t Delagoa Bay. London, February 6th, /Bf6.42 words
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Article46 1896-02-11 16 Mr. Swettenham Resident-General. Other Residents Appointed. Mr. Swettenham is appointed ResidentGeneral of the Malay Federation. Mr. Treacher is Resident ol Perak Mr. Rodger Resident of Selangor the Hon. Martin Lister Resident of Negri Seuibilan and Sungei Ujong; and Mr. Clifford Resident oi Pahang.46 words
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Article40 1896-02-11 16 The intention to propose to the Reich" stag the creation of a big German navy has been abandoned for the present session Prince Hoheulohe fearing that this would jeopardise the ordinary Budget estimates. London, February jtk t is()6.40 words
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98 1896-02-11 16 In the Reichstag, Baron Marschall yon Bieberstein, the Foreign Minister, accepted the responsibility of tht- Emperor's telegram to President Kruger. Mr. Chamberland and the Uitlanders. The despatch of Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary to the Colonies, to Sir Hercules Robinson, fully endorses the grievances of the Uitlanders,98 words
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Article17 1896-02-11 16 The tpal of the Reform Committee* has begun in Pretoria. London, February Bth, tBfS.17 words
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Article27 1896-02-11 16 Presinent Kruger Comes to England. President Kruger has accepted Mr. hamberlain's invitation to come Id England. Several Transvaal Ministers will accompany President Kruger.27 words
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Article30 1896-02-11 16 An Anglo-French Xiger Commissioo v, ill begin sittings at Paris. It is believed tbat its deliberations may he extended to other questions pending between Britain and France.30 words
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159 1896-02-11 16 The future conduct of the affairs of the Chartered Company is being provisionally settled. Mr. Cecil Rhodes leaves forthwith. Rhodesia and the portion of Bechuanaland contiguous to the Transvaal are to be restored to Imperial rule. London, February 10th, 18 f6. [Formerly Bechuansland was159 words
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Article334 1896-02-11 16 m I Ouotatiom. Capital Pmidnp Sham Pd. Di%, Hongkong fc S'hai B*nk. prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 ***** 125 5 i National Bank of China J27 Sales. 4500,000 4400,150 jJJJJJ^* Founders. $105 Sellers. 4i Bk. of Ch.na. lap. Jt Straits $2 i Nominal 1 £2.000,000 £450,9& 199,875334 words
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Miscellaneous677 1896-02-11 16 CLEARANCES. February 10. Macduff, Brit, sfr., Thomson, for Sourabaya. Amherst, Brit, str., Shim men, for Malacca and Klang. Sam Tor. Brit, str., Taylor, for Muar and Malacca. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Goodwin, Brit, str., Whyte, for Rangoon. Clio, Brit, str., Whyte, for Saigon. Nbera, Brit, str., Morris, for677 words
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Miscellaneous940 1896-02-11 16 VESSKU i N PORT. Men-of-War Flags Ton. Captain Arrived Fr«m Consignee* Kor, Wbeo Albatross Aus. gb., Eliscuan Feb. 5 Colombo Aus. Consul S. Pacifi« Peacock Brit, gr.b., 7.^5 Laxton Jan. 1} Bangkok Sr. N. Officer Undaunted Brit, cr., 5600 Hallifax Feb. 3 Malacca Station Other Vesseis Achilles Brit. 148S Harvey940 words
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Miscellaneous329 1896-02-11 16 Feb. 7. Per Priim liciitvii-rh trom Gettta t'Singapore. Mr I). Hogan, Mr. P. F^donrechb, Mr. Carl Schadt, Mr. W. Q. Ceroel, Mr. o:ht.?i. Mr. L. Rahlwes, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hctdkenrath, Mr. and Mis. Kobt. Martin. Mr. aid Mrs S. M. Storm, Miss M. Scharff, Mr. Crosby. Fron Antwerp329 words
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