The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 16 February 1897
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Title Section18 1897-02-16 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY i6th, 1897. No 49918 words
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Article78 1897-02-16 1 CORRECTED v* 10 February 15.) On London. Bank 4 m/s .2/1-11/16 demand 2 l Private credits 3 m/s 2/1-13/16 documents 3 m/s 2/1 credit 6 m/s 2/2-1 S/I f > On India ink demand i' )f > On Hongkong. Hunk ilemand diaOn Yokohama. ank demand I prcm On Java78 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article40 1897-02-16 1 On the 2«>th January, at the Great Eastern Hotel, Rangoon, the wife of Gborge Tullis Trim nell, of a daughter. \t 74, Middle Road, Singapore, on the 14th February, 1897, the wife of Mr. C. Scully, of a son.40 words
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Article55 1897-02-16 1 At St. Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, on the 10th February, by the Yen. Archdeacon Perham, John Aloysius Martin, Chief Officer s. s. Zweena, to Mary Isabella, daughter of the late Captain 1 horn \s Stanley Carruthkrs, of Moulmein. At St. Paul's Church, Randy, on the 2nd inst., YV. A. Swbttenham,55 words
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Article33 1897-02-16 1 On the 1 -4-th instant, at Anjer, Java, Theo. A. j Si- o1 t. By telegram. At Dornoch. on January 10th, suddenly, P. A. GILLBSPIB, late of Singapore, oldest son of the33 words
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Article96 1897-02-16 1 f rcuriidry 1 Tin 533.25 dambier 6.40 do. Cube No. 1 10.40 Pepper, lilack (ordinary Spore) 13.12 do. White, (Fair L/W==s%) 21. Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) 63. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina)... 17.50 Siberian Coffee 32. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.25 do. do flake (do. do.) 3.5596 words
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Article, Illustration860 1897-02-16 1 Here9ha.ll the Press the People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Relieion, Loyalty. and Law. (Feb. 9th.) It has been a long time, in the history of European diplomacy, since the Foreign Minister of860 words
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Article379 1897-02-16 1 'Feb. nth.) EUROPE appears to be witnessing another specially bad spasm of the now quite chronic Cretan crisis. All the old racial and religious vendettas are in full swing, and Christians and Mussulmans are busily engaged in perforating each other with bullet or steel in the good379 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous384 1897-02-16 1 THE WEEK. The English mails of the 22nd ult. arrived by the P. and O. s.s Kaisar-i>hind yesterday she will be followed by the M. M. S.S. Ernest Simons on the 20th inst. with London advices to the 29th ult. This mail leaves by the P. and O. S.S. Mirzapore384 words
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Article817 1897-02-16 2 Owing perhaps to its dissociation from India, or perhaps to the prosaic matter-of-fact atmosphere of a mercantile community, the value of ceremonial and its proper management are points which in Singapore are almost necessarily neither understood nor appreciated. Although the best was done under the circumstances the817 words
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Article502 1897-02-16 2 THERK are so many elements of obscurity surrounding what is called the Eastern question, (really a group of political problems) particularly since 1877 when Turkey fell into financial bondage to Russia, that it must always be difficult to appreciate with precision the hidden influences and tendencies that502 words
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Article222 1897-02-16 2 (Feb. 13th.) There is no doubt at all about the attitude of Greece. She has undertaken acts of war against Turkey. She has despatched one armed flotilla or squadron to menace the coasts of Crete or to prohibit the access of Turkish vessels or troops to Cretan harbours.222 words
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Article399 1897-02-16 2 (Feb. 15th) We commented the other day on the relative altitudes of Greece and Turkey and pointed out that the real complication lav in the doubt as to whether these nations would be allowed to proceed to hostile extremities without the interdict of the European Powers Of399 words
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Article41 1897-02-16 2 Says a home paper A marriage lias beer arranged and will take place early next month between Major Henry Edward McC&Uum, R I. CM C«j Governor of Lagos, and Maud (Dolly., third daughter of Lt Colonel Fitzmaurice Creighton. !ate k.M 1..1.41 words
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Article233 1897-02-16 2 The sun was shining on the sea As hard as it could go, When entered the Penjfcgian Roads The good ship Borneo A steamer of that mighty fleet Yclept ye P. O. The Captain and tre Auditor Sat each upon his chair, The sea was233 words
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Article427 1897-02-16 2 In reference to the question of a proposed emiralty Dock at Singapore, an old resident ml- i us that it was in 1848 Sir Henry Keppel, then 1 < manding H.M.S. Meander, recommended t< Admiralty as a coaling station the ground awards occupied by the427 words
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Article123 1897-02-16 2 Ihe Pinang Gasette ha^ receded f 'o. .> i ng special telegram from Taiping Taiptng, 13th Pebi uai The presentation addfCIJCI to Mr. ri.rch I been just concluded. 1 "lit largot gathering I witnessed at Taiping Town Hail, where addn from the Clerical Service,123 words
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Article1503 1897-02-16 3 The Japanese Government has pur:hased the Brazilian cruiser Almirante Harroso. There has been another case of bailing ;p a shop in Hongkong by a gang of lesperadoes armed with revolvers. Mr. E. A. Rodriguez, the second boarding officer of the Marine Department, has teen granted five1,503 words
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Article535 1897-02-16 3 Bangkok to Yunnan Dr. Morrison's Travels. Bangkok, 18th January. Information which has from time to time reached us of Dr. Morrison, the famous traveller and Times correspondent* though scanty enough, proved yesterday to have been only too correct in one particular that of that worthy doctor's ill-health.535 words
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Article66 1897-02-16 3 The Annual Meeting for the reading of the yearly reports will be held in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening at 8.45. After their adoption and the election of new managers, a conversazione will be held several ladies and gentlemen of known musical talent will take part in66 words
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Article167 1897-02-16 3 We regret to have to announce the death of Bishop Medeiros, of Macao, which occurred on Jan. yth, at Timor Deli. The melancholy news was conveyed to Father Baptista, of St. Joseph's Church, by letter from Timor Deli, where the Bishop had been resident since March,167 words
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Article113 1897-02-16 3 A correspondent remarks that quite a number of cases have lately been before the Magistrates of offering illegal gratifications to the police. It certainly speaks well for the honesty ot the lower ranks of the force that they should steadily refuse to accept the offers made to them.113 words
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Article149 1897-02-16 3 A watchman employed to watch the house of a Jewish gentleman at Tanjon^ Pagar reports to the Police that last night he locked the place, leaving everything all right. This morning he discovered that the padlock had been removed, and that property to the value of 840 was missing. The149 words
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Article828 1897-02-16 3 The Defence of Mrs. Carew. (Special to Kobe Chronicle.) Yokohama, Jan. 23rd. Mr. Lowder today commenced his address in defence of Mrs. Carew. He was about half through it at noon, when the Court adjourned till Monday. In the afternoon the Jury inspected the house lately occupied828 words
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Article1081 1897-02-16 4 ifrom §ur own Corresponding February sth, 1897. Never in the recollection of the usual oldest inhabitant has there been such a season as the present, and padi and other crops, the health of the inhabitants, and the revenue, are likely to be very adversely affected unless we get the1,081 words
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Article202 1897-02-16 4 A very serious accident, says Le Mekong of the 30th ult., occurred to the Canton yesterday afternoon, whilst on the return voyage from Haiphong to Saigon. The Canton had just left Tourane, when she ran on a rock which caused a large hole on the starboard202 words
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Article114 1897-02-16 4 According to the Hongkong Census of 1597 the total population ot all nationalities (exclusive of military and naval establishment) reached 236,382, as against 217,273, in 1891. The European and nonChinese population was made up as follows: Victoria 6,942, The Peak 421, villages 167, British Kowloon 444, Stonecutter's114 words
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Article135 1897-02-16 4 MESNEY' S CHINESE MISCELLANY. Volume 11. of Mesney's Chinese Miscellany, a text-book of notes on China and the Chinese, is now complete, and forms a handsome scarlet book of over 500 p.p full from cover to cover with information on things almost innumerable in China. To take only one of135 words
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Article52 1897-02-16 4 Yesterday before Mr. Anthonisz Lo Cho Seng was charged with theft of two lamps value 50 cents. He pleaded guilty to the charge and said if he did not steal the lamps he would have died of starvation He was sent to the Queen's Hotel for three weeks, free board52 words
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Correspondence.
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Article209 1897-02-16 4 fo the Editor. Sir,— At the meeting of the general committee for the celebration of the Queen's long reign, a programme has been drawn up very much similiar to that of the Queen's Jubilee. I have in my mind a proposal which after consulting a few persons209 words
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Article297 1897-02-16 4 Yeslerday Lam Ah Si was brought up on remand charged with the murder of one Kg A Vow on the 15th ult. in Balestier-road. Mr. Newland appeared for the Crown, and Mr. Matthews for the defence. Vincent van Langenburg, House Surgeon General Hospital, stated that a man297 words
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Article360 1897-02-16 4 In the Sclangor Journal there appears some amusing notes relative to the late Selangor cricket visit. The Smoker in the Drill Hall and the Send-OfT are celebrated lyrically thus At the sight of the noble building and the magnificent corps which filled it, I could not refrain360 words
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Article714 1897-02-16 4 Bombay, 26th Jan There were 62 cases and deaths reported from the plague on Sunday ar c 6q cases and 66 deaths yesterday. feu.-■c v.-■u deaths from all causes on the two days wer<- pectively 245 and 241. The total number of < h up to714 words
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Article312 1897-02-16 4 WRECK OK THE S.S. KHEDIVE'" No Hoi'E 01 Savinc Her. 1 he s.s. Khedive, which went agrounJ ofl Pi' bunder on her maiden trip under the new tm ship, is still fast upon the recks, and it is abs 4u > certain that she will break up where she lioc.312 words
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Article1469 1897-02-16 5 A careful estimate puts the deaths at Bombay from plague at 10,000. A proposal is under consideration by the Calcutta Golf Club to abandon the DumDum Course. Father Meneuvrier was amongst the passengers arriving by the mail to-day from Europe. On the arrival of the outward1,469 words
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Article459 1897-02-16 5 We have secured some further particulars of the li*"c of this devoted Jesuit, whose death we announced yesterday as occurring at Timor Deli on Jan. 7th. Don Antonio Joaquim de Medeiros was born in 1846, at Chaveo in the north of Portugal, of a poor459 words
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Article140 1897-02-16 5 Fresh Evidence tor Britain. The Toronto World of November 22 has reproduced a copy of a French official map of Guiana, dated 1657, which is stated to ha\e been unearthed by Mr. R. G. Haliburton, who is known to many residents of the West Indies. The map is taken140 words
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Article188 1897-02-16 5 It is said a couple of years will see the States of Perak and Selangor connected by rail. Mr. J. F. Owen is to relieve Mr. G. Maxwell at Kuantan. We hear it is possible Mr. Maxwell will go home on leave before resuming service in Perak. It188 words
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Article70 1897-02-16 5 Brig. -Surg. -Lieut. -Coi. N. B. Major, of the Army Medical Staff, is promoted to be Surgeon Colonel. The services of Dr. James A. Lowson, the Assistant Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital, Hongkong, who was due back from leave in a few months, have been applied for by the70 words
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Article1145 1897-02-16 5 The Navy and Private Firms. The value of the 59 vessels launched in the United Kingdom for the British and foreign nations during the year now drawing to a close exceeds that of any previous year, io| trillions s'cling representing the worth of the ship:, in1,145 words
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Article26 1897-02-16 5 According to the Cyclist, the exports of bicycles for Singapore in the week ended January jth, were valued at £308 say twelve machines, at list prices26 words
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Article439 1897-02-16 6 A brutal and cold-blooded murder was committed in Keppel-road last night. Four Kling revenue officers were out on duty in the neighbourhood of St. James's, having received information that a quantity of chandu was to be brought ashore from a certain steamer, when one of439 words
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Article503 1897-02-16 6 Narrow Escapb ok Messrs. Birch. John Frashr wd Party. Last evening (Feb. sth) Mr. and Mrs. Birch and their visitors had an experience up in the Perak Hills which fortunately but rarely falls to the lot even of those who are accustomed to the sudden and severe503 words
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Article54 1897-02-16 6 One .syed Hashim, describing himself as a Syrian Christian, was arrested yesterday for having in his possession without a pass $30 worth of spirits. He pleaded ignorance I of the law, and stated that he had just arrived from Yokohama in the ss. Sydney He was cautioned and discharged the54 words
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Article134 1897-02-16 6 This is the first press reference to hand to-day to Major McCallum's promotion to Lagos. The Colonies and India says Sir Gilbert Carter, Governor of Lagos, has resigned that position, and the appointment has been filled by the promotion of Major Henry Edward McCallum, C.M.G., Colonial134 words
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Article55 1897-02-16 6 The Secretary of the Pun join Mining Company, Limited, has received the foi- lowing telegram from ihe Alines, giving the result of the January Clean-up 'The Mill ran 29 days, crushing [,200 I tons, yielding 262 ozs. of smelted gold. I Thirty-five tons of concentrates calcined, I yielding55 words
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Article356 1897-02-16 6 London, Jan. 24. The French Government have prohibited any pilgrimages to Mecca from French Africa. Turkey has asked Great Britain to enforce quarantine at Aden. Bombay, Jan. 22.— Twenty medical subordinates are being sent to Bombay to assist in the work of dealing with the plague. Special precautions356 words
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Article426 1897-02-16 6 London, Jan. 23.— The Lord Mayor has decided to remit one hundred thousand pounds of the Famine Fund to Calcutta immediately and to appeal to Colonial Governors and Mayors to subscribe! Allahabad, J an. 23.— A special London wire to j the Pioneer says the largest individual contribution426 words
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Article1206 1897-02-16 6 (Translated from V Independance Tonkinoise.) We are on good enough terms with England, but these might be improved and on the one side of the Channel as on the other there are patriots who in all good faith are asking whether the time has not arrived to1,206 words
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Article554 1897-02-16 6 The spontaneous combustion of coal tau been fruitful cause of discussion in the past, and many are the theories advanced to account '.ov the phenomenon. One of the lates f wrters on the subject is Professor Meden, who trace-, spontaneous combustion to the oxidation of iron554 words
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Article150 1897-02-16 6 One sometimes sees cyclists in Calcutta riding with both hands off the handle t>art, and among the offenders ire recently observed a lady. It is in many cases ase tseless practice, says the Asian. Jaogeraaf alike to rider and the public. On the Continent it very properly carries a h150 words
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Article1094 1897-02-16 7 Gold by the Ton. {Pi Mall Gazette Correspondent,) About thirty years ago the Russian mining engineer, Anosoff discovered gold in the Amoor region, and felt convinced there was a great future for the whole district. From want of means, and the other difficulties inseparable from1,094 words
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Article122 1897-02-16 7 W< -.\< heard of "Two Richmond^ .r l t iii, (says the Pinmmg Gazettt) but we have < vtr befote seen three Resident CounciHois i I f'tii.ti.^ so close to or-.c another, upon their »".i ye heatli m rathei within the Settlement. The Hon. A. M. Skinnet and122 words
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Article188 1897-02-16 7 The steamer Benlomond arrived, on the 6th instant, from Moji, with coals for Messrs. Paterson Simons Co., and proceeded to the New Harbour Dock Company's wharf. The following vessels are expected, viz, Irene, Ixion and Glaucus, from Europe, the first two on the iith and the last on188 words
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Article237 1897-02-16 7 I Hudson's Surprise Party have arranged to play four nights in Singapore, commencing on March ioth, and judging from the very flittering notices which have been given to the company in India, and from the favourable reception which was accorded the company on the occasion of their237 words
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Article157 1897-02-16 7 We note this from Penang: One of the Governor's orderlies was sent on Thursday evening with the despatch bag from the Government Offices. As he did not find the coolie, whom he expected to meet, at the bottom of the Hill, he returned to Town for another157 words
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Article207 1897-02-16 7 At a meeting of the Indian Executive Committee of the Famine Fund it has been decided to telegraph for aid to New York, the Mayors of all principal Australian and New Zealand towns, the Governor-General of Canada, to Hongkong, Singapore, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Shanghai. It is well known that207 words
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Article694 1897-02-16 7 A domestic occurrence in another column refers to a nephew of the Deputy Governor. The performance of The Yeoman of the Guard at Shanghai is reported to have been a success. Next Sunday at 6 am. the Right Revd. Bishop Fee will consecrate the Cathedral i694 words
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811 1897-02-16 7 Major-Cieneral Sir Charless Warren, commanding the Thames District, was on Jan. 13 joined as co-defendant in an action in the Rochester County Court brought against the Secretary ot State for War by the Rev. Mr. Macpherson, rector of Grain. Plaintiff claims 9/ 35.,811 words
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Article1736 1897-02-16 8 Congregational Meeting. The annual congregational meeting in connection with the Presbyterian Church was held last evening, the Rev. S. S. Walker presiding. There was a large attendance of members and friends, the Church being well filled, and the business of the evening was pleasantly diversified by several solos1,736 words
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Article38 1897-02-16 8 A police officer and certain peons, having assaulted the German Minister at Bangkok, and struck Mr. Mitchell-Innes, the financial adviser, have had to publicly apologise, and have been dismissed the police force. The offenders were Pathans and Sikhs.38 words
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Article1203 1897-02-16 8 (Feb. ioth, 1897.) The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. Gentle, President, in the Chair. There were also present the Hon'ble T. Shelford, Messrs. Egerton, Evans, Sohst and Seah Liang Seah. The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and1,203 words
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Article93 1897-02-16 8 The inquest on the body of the unfortunate chtuting who was brutally murdered in Keppel-road the night before last was opened at the General Hospital yesterday before the Coroner, Dr. Mugliston. After the medical evidence had been taken the inquest was postponed until Tuesday Best.93 words
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Article281 1897-02-16 8 Hi Roi'BANs Attacked. Serious Outbreak in the Jails. The Plague at Bombay. Bombay, fan. 30, Yesterday ther e wee 128 cases of plague. The number ot d Bins ha*: not been stated officially. Several cases are occur: rig amongst Europeans. Death 01 a European Lady. The \v:ie ot281 words
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Article165 1897-02-16 8 Saigon, according to Li Scwaine Coloniafe, is being invaded l>y a legion of lepers as the result of a recent Municipal regulation respecting mendicants, which prohibits all begging by able-bodied persons. loimerly the lepers remained indoors and were not s-jen abroad, and apart from I few blind people and mendicants165 words
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Article87 1897-02-16 9 It having been decided to hold the annual onference of the American Methodist Epis:opal Church this year in Penang, the following mission workers left for Penang 3n Monday last to meet Bishop Thoburn, i iz.j Misses Blackmore, Ferris and Lilly and the Reverend \V. G. Shellabear.87 words
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Article982 1897-02-16 9 (Via Australia., London, January 16. Mr. R. D. R. Moor, Britisll Consul in the Niger Coast Protectorate, is aid to be confident that one week's opera' ons by j the punitive expedition, which is now being organised, wil! suffice to destroy the rebellious King's j982 words
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840 1897-02-16 9 A Prophecy. My motor-car arrived this morning from the makers. Bill, £255 6s. +d. Why six and fourpence? Ah, I see. Six and fourpence is for the bell, which is large and nickel-plated. Most superior bell. Most superior machine altogether. Pneumatic tyres (or is it tires?),840 words
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Article145 1897-02-16 9 Head Quarter Office, Singapore, Feb. nth, 1897. 1. Orderly Officer tor the ensuing week 2nd Lieut. F. Hilton. Orderly Sergeant for the enduing week Sergt. F. J. Benjafield. 2. Mr. A. R. Lowell having been duly elected" h posted to C. Sub-division. Gunners Rode=>=c and Wreford are145 words
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Article250 1897-02-16 9 The German ship Wega, from Barry Dock 27th, October, with a cargo of coals for Messrs. Paterson Simons Co., arrived off Singapore yesterday morning. At about twelve miles from Singapore, she hove to, until a tug brought her in tow to the roads. The steamer Sikh, which has250 words
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320 1897-02-16 9 The news we publish to-day (30th Jan.) was anticipated by us some few months ago, when Sir Frederic Fryer did not go to the Punjab. This province from the Ist May next will be elevated from its present status of a Local Administration under a320 words
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Article344 1897-02-16 9 The following communication has been circulated to the members of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery by the Acting Commandant, Capt Dunman, S.V.A. S.V.A. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, sth Feb., 1897. Officers and Members, S.V.A., I have received by last mail the following letter of farewell, addressed to344 words
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97 1897-02-16 9 Yesterday, before Mr. Anthonisz, Mr. Holley, Superintendent of the Municipal Abattoirs, charged one Lim Keat with selling two legs of pork not slaughtered in the Municipal Slaughterhouses, a breach of section 244 of the Municipal Ordinance. The Magistrate pointed out that under this section there must97 words
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Article183 1897-02-16 9 The Municipality intend asking Messrs. Finlay, Fleming and Co. and the Manager of the Incandescent Oil Gas Lamp Company if they are agree able to have an experiment made with their respective lamps, and they suggest that the former should put up three of their oil183 words
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Article400 1897-02-16 9 An Ultimatum to the Calcutta Calcutta, Jan. 24. Regarding the insanitary state of Calcutta, Sir Alexander Mackenzie has sent an ultimatum to the Calcutta Municipality. The letter concludes Sir Alexander Mackenzie desires to say he must insist on the town being thoroughly cleansed without one day's unnecessary delay,400 words
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Article140 1897-02-16 9 I in Ceylon, j London, Feb. i. In consequence of the prompt massing of the Italian-., the dervishes before Agordat are retreating. The situation in Crete has become more serious. I There is an alarming migration oi Mohammedans into rieraklion, and the Christians in the vicinity I have occupied140 words
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Article130 1897-02-16 9 To-day before Mr. Anthoniz Lao Kai Seng was charged with using as genuine a forged document, and secondly with cheati ing, and Lira Si was also charged with abet- ting the offence by voluntarily disposing ol stolen property. They were both committed for trial. Lao Kai Seng was the man130 words
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Article125 1897-02-16 10 We are now enabled to announce that the destination of the ist Battalion Rifle Brigade on leaving Singapore will be Parkhurst. in the Isle of Wight. The date ci the departure of the regiment is not definitely fixed, but it will take place during the next trooping season,125 words
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Article573 1897-02-16 10 There was a mobilisation of the entire garrison this morning at two o'clock. Lieut. J. G. M. Watson, r.a having embarked per S.S. Sydney on the 9th inst., is struck off the strength of the command. The P. O. mail steamer Kaisar-i- Hind left Colombo noon573 words
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Article780 1897-02-16 10 The Mine Manager's Report for the four weeks ending sth February, 1897, is. Mining. Rauh Hole. No. 2 Shaft. The main drive going north at the No. 3 (220 ft.) Level has been extended i6| ft., making total distance from crosscut, 103.1 ft. The lode formation in this level780 words
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271 1897-02-16 10 It is reported from Madrid that General Weyler lias decided to treat chloroform and antiseptics as contraband of war. If this statement is correct, the measure is both brutal and barbarous. Men wounded in fair right will die of gangrene, or succumb un der271 words
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Article81 1897-02-16 10 The Selangor Sanitary Board, says the Perak Pioneer, has recommended a sum of $100 each being granted to Mr. Thompson and a Chinaman as compensation for injuries caused to their horses by the bad roads. We (the P. G.) are anxious to know what compensation our Colonial Secretary81 words
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42 1897-02-16 10 I The Wiener Zeitung announces that Count yon Wydenbruck, Austro-Hungarian Minister for j China, Japan and Siam, has been relieved of hi- duties as Minister to China and Baron yon I C/ikann, Consul General, has been appointed his42 words
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Article738 1897-02-16 10 According to a home contemporary Mr. j John Burns has made his will. The document is short and to the point. The hon. Member leaves his best love to his wife, a sound constitution to his son. his books to his parish, and his debts to his country. The immortal738 words
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Article449 1897-02-16 10 A riot on rather a large scale, or something worse, has taken place at Tongkah, and heads have been broken. The local authorities have been forced to invoke the assistance of the naval f orcev and marines have been consequently Undfrj some numbers. It would appear that449 words
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Article128 1897-02-16 10 CRICKET MATCHES IEH. AND MAR., 1 897, Feb. 20, S. C. < (G. P. Stevcn- S. A. (Capt Barker). Feb. 27, Lawyers (H. Fort) v Merchant- Mactaggarl). March S. C. C. •F. li Grant v. Rille Brigadi (Capt. Eccles). March 13, Over 30 (< ipi. Parsons) LJndet128 words
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Article300 1897-02-16 10 The scarcity of subsidiary coins throughout almost the whole ot the Japanese empire is attracting considerable attention. Krom reports in the native papers we gather that in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Niigata, Sendai, Awomon, Hiiomay<_ Otsu, Shimonoseki, Akita and L'yeda the matter is felt very heavily.300 words
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Article132 1897-02-16 10 Some interesting figures concerning the quantit) of liquor consumed in London are given i«i thi current CasselVsMiagmsitte, U appears thai about [77,000,000ga1. ot (Brit eh) beer uv drunk London yearly, and 48§,ooi>£bJ. daily. Caking 485,1 oogaL as 78,000 cubic feet, a barrel ;<• 1. kx by 36ft.132 words
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Article1288 1897-02-16 11 Advices received at Lagos from Lokoja, dated Jan. 3, ->tate that it is now known that the principal object of the Niger Company's campaign is tltc breaking of the intolerable tyranny of the alien F- iUh race in Nupe, the most powerful State of he Mahomedan Empire1,288 words
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Article630 1897-02-16 11 I lie Batu Gajah Races were held on Feb. 4th and hth and, the arrangements being reported perfect, a pleasant two days I sport was provided. We append descrip- i\o\\< of the open races. First Pay. Third Race. Value $300. A selling race for all horses to630 words
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Article18 1897-02-16 11 It is said a couple of years will see the States of Perak and Selangor connected with rail.18 words
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Article268 1897-02-16 11 The banks of the Thames on the Essex shore at Purfleet were the scene on Monday evening, Jan. 11, of a serious oil fire. The property belonged to the Russian Oil Company, whose works and stores cover a very large area. The works are268 words
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Article294 1897-02-16 11 ENRER IC FEV ER IN INDIA. A week or two ago (says the Morning Post) the melancholy intelligeno i i moi c promising young tfficers had succuni < d teric fever was received in one telegmn t [ndia. The mother of one of them has ad lr< > d a294 words
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504 1897-02-16 11 A Challenge irom the Ladies. That the lady golfers of Musselburgh should resent, and resent keenly, the ungallant and unseemly reflections upon their playing made by certain golfers of the male sex the other day, was only what might have been expected. It was not504 words
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Article82 1897-02-16 11 In Bain-street yesterday morning a Chinese child about four or five years of age was playing in the gutter when a Chinaman stepped up behind it, stole a gold bangle and ran away. Chase was given, and the man was stopped by a Malay syce and as he secured the82 words
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Article330 1897-02-16 11 The valuable return just issued from Lloyd's on the shipbuilding of the i ast year is both satisfactory and interesting. Eighteen ninety-six appears to have been a wonderfully prosperous year, and its chief feature is big ships and many of them, thouiih in this respect foreigners have330 words
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Article164 1897-02-16 11 According to news received here in unofficial sources (says a Washington telegram) Li Hung Chang's visit to England and the United States already has borne fruit in a decision of the Chinese Government to gradually Anglicise the Chinese peop'e at least as far as their language164 words
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Article572 1897-02-16 11 Warm congratulations to His Excellency Major H. E. McCalium, R.E., C.M.G Governor of Lagos, and late Colonial Engineer and Surveyor General Straits Settlements, who to-day marries Miss Crighton at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster. Major B. St. J. Barter. 2nd batt. Lincolnshire Regt., lias been selected for the appointment ol professor572 words
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Article747 1897-02-16 12 H. M. S. Spartan has arrived at Hongkong from Manila. After a short stay there she leaves for England to pay off. The Mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi. on the 20th ultimo is expected to be delivered on the :sth instant. The Norwegian747 words
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Article1266 1897-02-16 12 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli, Juvenal. In the last Graphic, Mr. James Payn discusses possible names for the twentieth of June next, which completes the sixtieth year of Queen Victoria's reign. "Jubilee" is not to be thought of, and Diamond Jubilee" is an offence1,266 words
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Article312 1897-02-16 12 (By the M Ail.) The Japanese Government have entered into a contract with Messrs. Yarrow and Co., of Poplar, to construct two torpedo-boat destroyers, having a guaranteed speed of thirty-one knots. A naval correspondent hears on good authority that when Sir Alexander Buller is removed from the China312 words
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Article69 1897-02-16 12 Mr. Valentine Chirol, Times correspondent in the Far East, arrived by the 5. Charon from Bangkok this morning. we see that Lt. J. T. MacDougall, R lias passed an unusually excellent examination to qualify for promotion, having been distinguished in (c) Military Law. (d) Fortification. Topography, and Tactics, (c) Artillery,69 words
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Article1081 1897-02-16 12 (Hongkong Telegraph Correspondent .j Manila, February ist. I am as yet unable tc advise the exact date of the general attack on Cavite, with which operation it is devoutly believed here that the rebellion will be quelled al*ay assuming that the Spaniards must come off1,081 words
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Article128 1897-02-16 12 A correspondent wrote to the S ilf Herald on the 24th Dec It is a fan versaHj acknowledged by accurate histi 1 cal ii vestigattoi that the common reckoning T A: Domtl four years short of the actual d*te o4 tl c N iti» 1 of Christ128 words
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Article2429 1897-02-16 13 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By I. Historical Moscow. A certain Journey to Singapore broke down lamentably at Moscow on paper that is to say for the actual peregrination itself was most smoothly and successfully accomplished, to be be followed at a brief interval by another flight through2,429 words
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Article146 1897-02-16 13 The leave of Dr. Kerr, Colonial Surgeon Penang, has been extended to the first week in May. Mr. Kynnersley has been appointed to act as Resident Councillor, Penang. Intending pilgrims are warned that in the event of an outbreak of bubonic plague in the Hedjaz, they will not146 words
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Article32 1897-02-16 13 The new Governor-General of IndoChina, M. Doumer, who passed through Singapore the other day, is said to be an ardent cyclist and has accepted the presidency of the Cycling Club of Saigon.32 words
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Article475 1897-02-16 13 {From our jwn Correspondents The Hon. C. W. S. and Mrs. Kynnersley left Malacca by the s. S. Teutonia on the ist inst. and a large number of people, including the chief members of the Chinese community, were present to see them embark. Three hearty cheers were given with475 words
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31 1897-02-16 13 At a meeting of the liquidators of the Singapore Insurance Co., Ltd., a third dividend of $ii per share was declared, payable on March 15th next.31 words
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Article326 1897-02-16 13 Mr. A. P. Talbot comes out earlier than at first arranged. He may take up the Resident Councillorship of Malacca if not retained in Singapore at the head of Mr. Tamboosamy Pillay, who is by way of being a capitalist in Selangor, is now going in extensively for racing and326 words
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1359 1897-02-16 14 THE GOLDEN CHERSONESE Its Authoress TWENTY YEARS AFTER. I feel quite elated with what I have seen of Singapore. It shows that the Englishman is not quite effaced in the Far East," was almost the last remark of the authoress of The Golden Chersonese to one of your representatives yesterday,1,359 words
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405 1897-02-16 14 Septuagesima Sunday, the 14th February, 1897, will always remain a red letter day in the history of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, for it was on the morning of that day that the long deferred conse cration was performed by the405 words
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Article736 1897-02-16 14 Yesterday was that almost forgotten festival, St. Valentine's Day. Mr. Valentine Chirol, of the Times, has abandoned his intention of visiting Burma just now, and goes direct home by the s.s. Mirzapore. A reminder to Europeans who use horses that cracker firing goes on from 7736 words
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Article343 1897-02-16 14 The naval correspondent of the Globe writes I wonder what the opponents of the Belleville boilers who were so loud in the columns of the daily and scientific press rather less than two years ago, when the battle of the boilers was raging, have to say343 words
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Advertisement355 1897-02-16 14 Warm I Debilitating ft wciTncrß Many people, after a long spell of oppressive heat, .suffer from lassitude, loss of spirits, and a general run down" feeling. They need a course of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, a medicine which has revived and restored t<> active life and health thousands of such sufferers. A355 words
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Article527 1897-02-16 15 Mr. B. P. de Silva, whose show-rooms in High Street are always rich in costly and beautiful ornaments, has now on show a quite unique diamond tiara, formed of superb stones ot splendid size and purity of colour, which has been made to the order of the527 words
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Article265 1897-02-16 15 Tik very heavy rains ot the last few da] s, particularly on Saturday, led to floods, thougn not of a very serious nature, in various farts of the town and outlying dis- I tricts. In the Central Division a portion of Mewbri tge-road and the low-lying streets ofl265 words
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Article72 1897-02-16 15 Lieut 1. G Gug^isberg. k.l has been cled \>jt appointment a> an Instructor Fortification and (.jeomrtrical Drawing be Royal Military A< adt-mv, vice Major I-. H Stafford, who iia- rt->ignt-cl the -r It may be mentioned that H. M.S. f rsi cruiser, t.^w despatched to the kVrst i oast ot72 words
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160 1897-02-16 15 THE S. S. BARON CAWDOR" ASHORE. As will be seen by the translations from the Java papers, given in another column, this steamer is ashore on Poeloe Dapoer which island is situated X. W. of Batavia and is only a few miles away. Our Batavia correspondent writing by the mail160 words
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Article359 1897-02-16 15 On the 17th ult., Sir Henry Mance delivered his inaugural address as President of the Institution of Electrical Kragineers, and in speaking of the development of oceanic telegraphy, he said it was in connection with the cable to India, by way of the Persian Gulf, that his359 words
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Article479 1897-02-16 15 Sketch 01 his Career. (Liverpool Courier.) The Government have selected Major Henry Edward M'Callum, r.b., C.M.G., to succeed Sir Gilbert Carter as Governor of the British Colony of Lagos. The gallant major is new to West Africa, but he has had large Governmental experience in479 words
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Article1223 1897-02-16 15 (Translations from Java papers.) Batavia, Feb. i ith. A letter from Kotaradja to the Sumatra Courant states that in the va!ley of Great Atjeh near Indrapoerie, large numbers of Atchinese from Pedir continue to collect under the Atjeh chief Toekoe Ali Basah Gedong. According to trustworthy reports this Atjeh1,223 words
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228 1897-02-16 15 (L. C. Express,) The appointment of Major McCal'um to the Governorship <">t Lagos has necessitated his retirement from the post of Commandant of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery. In acknowledging the tact of the resignation. Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, the hon. Colone' of228 words
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Article111 1897-02-16 15 The Pinang Gazette very properly points out to the Chinese and others that, in spite of their obtaining permission from the Chief Police Officer to let eff fireworks, they will still be liable for any damage caused by the explosion. Another point is that the Ordinance does111 words
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Article27 1897-02-16 16 A Greek ironclad has fired upon a Turkish transport leaving Candia and has compelled her to return. London, February 15th, iSgj. m27 words
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Article335 1897-02-16 16 Qiotatiom. Capital Paid »p Shares IM. tN«, Hongkong Shan* lai Bank. 181 prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 *0,000 125 li.siyr. National Bank of China 326* 4400.15 c < *9.955» Fo.P-^r Si $100 Sellers. C 75° i x Bk.of Ch Til fcJaoanLtd $2* Nominal. > 000,00 c 445"-9<*335 words
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Article112 1897-02-16 16 M Hanoteaux's Statement. The Attitude of France. M. Hanoteaux, referring in the Chamber of Deputies to Sir M. Hicks Beach's statement in reference to France and Egypt, declared that the policy of France was best defined by the French and Russian protest [against using Egyptian Funds112 words
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Article62 1897-02-16 16 Union with Greece Demanded. j The Greek Fleet Mobilised. The state of affairs in Crete is serious. The revolt is spreading. Popular meetings are being held in Greece to demand the annexation of Crete. The insurgents in the island have proclaimed a union with Greece. The62 words
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Article13 1897-02-16 16 Greek Naval Preparations. A Greek torpedo squadron is hastily preparing.13 words
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20 1897-02-16 16 There is a widespread and growing opposition to Lord Lansdowne's proposals regarding the Guards.20 words
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Article24 1897-02-16 16 The Niger Expedition has arrived at a point near Bida, defeating the Foulah outposts wi|h heavy loss. London, February nth, /cV^y.24 words
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Article38 1897-02-16 16 The Mussulmans have set fire to the town of Retimo. [Retimo is a town ot some importance on the northern shore of Crete, and forty miles to th westward or Candia, the chief town.38 words
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Article31 1897-02-16 16 The excitement in Athens over affairs in Crete continues. Greece has addressed a note to the Powers declaring that she cannot remain a mere spectator of events.31 words
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Article19 1897-02-16 16 The Greek torpedo flotilla under command ot Prince Georgios of Greece has sailed for Crete.19 words
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Article20 1897-02-16 16 Capture of Bida. The Niger Expedition has captured Bida after a hard fight against thirty thousand Foulahs.20 words
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Article16 1897-02-16 16 The B lague at Bombay. 1 here is a heavy increase of plague at Bombay 116 words
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Article24 1897-02-16 16 It is alleged that the famine in India will be the worst known in the century. London. February 12th, itigy.24 words
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Article74 1897-02-16 16 I War Imminent. j Continued Naval Preparations. A Cretan Expedition. j Greece to Repel Turkish Troops from Crete. An expedition of s»x hundred armed Cretans has sailed from Greece for Crete. Another Greek torpedo flotilla is reaHy for despatch. A note from the Greek Government has been74 words
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Article30 1897-02-16 16 The Powers to Intervene. The Greek Note to the Powers is regarded as serious. Nevertheless the Powers have decided to restrain both Greece and the [Cretan] insurgents.30 words
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Article23 1897-02-16 16 Turkey is massing her Albanian Irregulars on the frontier at Thessaly. The Greek troops are also going to the frontier.23 words
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Article13 1897-02-16 16 A British Squadron for Crete. Four British warships have been ordered to Crete.13 words
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Advertisement72 1897-02-16 16 ADOLF STERNBERG, UPHOLSTERER AND DEALER IN NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE, 51, Victoria Street. Adolf Sternberg respectfully begs to inform the public of Singapore that he has re-opened his establishment at the above address. He also begs* to state that his constant endeavour will be by the excellence of his wares72 words
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Miscellaneous660 1897-02-16 16 CLEARANCES. February 15. Donar, Ger. str., Grundmann, for Saigon. Tambora, Dut. str., Harthoorn, for Sourabaya, via ports. Maria Valeric, Aust. str., Fellder, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Kobe. Am h erst, Brit, str., Nicol, for Klang and T. Anson. Pakan, Brit, str., Scott, for Muar and Malacca. Fastbb. Brit, str., Hunter,660 words
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Miscellaneous1273 1897-02-16 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flags Ten. Commander Arrived From For, When M. Van Carnbee Dut. sch., 176 Planten Feb. 6 Rio Dock Panther Aust. frig 1580 Koppel Fe >. 14 Bangkok Roads PiauE Brit, cru., 3603 Corry Jan. 5 Labuan Station, Other Vessels Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From consicntes roi.1,273 words
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