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Title Section18 1897-11-30 337 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 1897. No. 54018 words
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Article369 1897-11-30 337 I mdini, Articles. Russia and Turkey, 337 Kiao-chau and Manchuria, 337 Russia's Advance in the Far East/ 337 Trouble in Uganda, 338 Silver and the Straits, -38 The French and Lagos, The Tension in Austria, -»-8 Ministerial Crisis at Vienna, -538 Korea's Future, 338 The Situation in Lagos, 3369 words
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Article80 1897-11-30 337 (Corrected up to November 29.) On London. Bank 4 m/s l l ll^H demand i/ii'f^ Private credits 3 m/s ..i/nj-jl documents 3 m/s 1/1 1§ credits 6 m/s 1 TI H! On India. Bank demand 150 A On Hongkong. Bank demand prem. On Yokohama. Bank demand 5% prem. On80 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article35 1897-11-30 337 At iviatang linggi, Province Wellesley, on the 20th inst., the wife of Leopold E. Chasseriau, of a son. On Nov. 25th, at Upper Norwood, Singapore, the wife of G. E. Cole, of a daughter.35 words
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Article27 1897-11-30 337 On the 19th November, 1897, at Samarinda, Borneo, A. N. van Gilse van der Pals. On the 29th instant, Captain W. Moore, s.s. Vyner. Aged 53.27 words
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Article, Illustration515 1897-11-30 337 (Nov. 23rd.) Sic vos non vobis. In the light of today's Reuter Russia is engaged in teaching Turkey that she cannot do what she would like with her own when that happens to be a war indemnity extracted from Greece. The Turkish navy is hardly able to515 words
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Article538 1897-11-30 337 (Nov. 24th.) To-day's telegram serves to strengthen the conviction that, whether or not the German Government have ordered the seizure of Kiao-chau Buy as an ostensible guarantee for reparation demanded from China on various grounds, there is a fixed determination to hold that port in permanence as538 words
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417 1897-11-30 337 A new move by Russia, rather nearer our own neighbourhood is announced by L' Extreme Orient, a Hanoi paper, according to a Hongkong contemporary It is simply to the effect that Russia desires to have a naval and military base in Tongking, and the417 words
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Page 337 Advertisements
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Advertisement46 1897-11-30 337 Cal vert's Carbolated Creosote. Non-poisonous, Antiseptic, Disinfectant. Destroys all Microbes. A few drops in the bath act like a tonic Perfectly harmless. Has a pleasant odour. Commands a large sale all over the world Once tried always used. Wholesale Agents, PAT2RSON, SIMONS Co. Nov iq u.c.46 words
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Page 337 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous484 1897-11-30 337 The next mails from Europe are expected by the P. O. S.s. Chusan on December 6th, with London advices to the 12th inst. She will be followed by the N. D. L. S.S. Prinz Henrich on the 9th prox with the English mails of the 13th inst. This mail leaves484 words
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Article480 1897-11-30 338 (Nov. 25th.) ANOTHER bit of evidence as to the necessities and responsibilities of enpire is to be found to-day in the news of a sudden mutinous movement in Uganda which, after a single engagement, appears to have been quelled satisfactorily. Not however without the loss of two480 words
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Article80 1897-11-30 338 We give to-day a contributed article that invites careful reading. Our contributor desires to induce the thoughtful public here to consider carefully what it is that a change in the currency basis may mean for the Straits. He puts the case for silver in a reasonable80 words
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Article711 1897-11-30 338 (Nov. 26th.) APART from the situation on the North West frontier of India it is safe to assert that nowhere throughout the whole empire is the position more subject to dangerous political strain than it is now in the Lagos Hinterland. That practically means that Major711 words
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Article405 1897-11-30 338 (Nov. 27th.) That appears to have been a deplorable scene of disorder in the Austrian Reichsrath the other day. Only on one occasion, and that only for a few minutes, had we ever anything like it in our own House of Commons, and that was the405 words
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Article185 1897-11-30 338 (Nov. 2oth.) The embittered particularist feelings in Austria, aroused mainly by the jealousies between the German party and the Young Czechs, have, as a result of the disgraceful, disorders witnessed both in the Reichsrath and in the Viennese Municipal Council finally brought about the downfall of185 words
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Article221 1897-11-30 338 A telegram declares that Russia if »villing to acquiesce in Germany taking Kiaochau if in turn Germany will not object to Russia having a free hand" in Korea A free hand is what neither Japan nor Britain can permit the former on account of long standing claims which221 words
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Article206 1897-11-30 338 It is reassuring to see that from an independent source comes a declaration that there has not been yet any conflict between French and British troops in the Lagos Hinterland. Still that does not altcf tha fact that the situation k cur»h fbil any day such206 words
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Article277 1897-11-30 338 The Siamese gunboat Makut Rajakumar, Capt. L. de Richelieu, arrived from Bangkok this morning and exchanged salutes with the port. She has on board a large party of noblemen, including H. R. H. Prince Maruphongse (Wattana) representing the Princes, H. R Chow Phya Ratanathibhed, representing the277 words
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Article542 1897-11-30 339 Lieut. Vivan Bernard, R.N., formerly ML M. S. Undaunted, is appointed to the Royal Arthur. Tay Svvee Peng, a Chinaman who attempted to import chandoo into the Colony by the S. s. Siam s was this morning fined $1,000 and the chandoo confiscated. Whilst the Arratoon542 words
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209 1897-11-30 339 These capital Christmas numbers are now to hand, and a wonderfully good investment they art- in the way of seasonable literature. In The Graphic, which, as in former years, is printed throughout in colour, are stories by Bret Harte. Baring(ir,u!(l, Stanley Weyman. S.209 words
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Article848 1897-11-30 339 The Cricket Team that has acquitted itself so well at Hongkong returned this morning by the P. &O.S. s. Ancona. The vessel arrived earlier than was expected, getting alongside the wharf shortly before nine o'clock, whereas the telegram from Hongkong named noon as the hour of arrival.848 words
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Article166 1897-11-30 339 For the meeting of the Legislative Council, on Thursday next, the Orders of the Day contain the third reading of the Pilgrims Ships and the Pilot's Bills. The Widows and Orphans Pensions Fund Ordinance Amendment Bill, the Native Passenger Lodging Houses Amendment Bill, and the Singapore Town Hall166 words
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Article85 1897-11-30 339 Hadji Mahomed Salleh, who is bound on pilgrimage to Mecca, and who has been staying at 236 Syed Alwee Road, reports to the Police that at four o'clock this morning he awoke and saw two men carrying off his box. He gave chase and the men85 words
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Article242 1897-11-30 339 Press notices to hand by last mail bring very flattering notices of the debut of this young artist, who was known in Singapore as Miss Lina Davies, the daughter of Capt. J. C. Davies, of this place. She appeared at the Balham Theatre on 14th Oct., and242 words
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Article282 1897-11-30 339 Mat Salleh Put to Flight. From a private letter which has been placed at our disposal we learn the following additional particulars of Mat Salleh's recent raid on Ambong. This incorrigible outlaw attacked the Ambong Residency on the morning of Saturday, the 13th inst., about 4-30282 words
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851 1897-11-30 339 Some Useful Facts to those who think of Going out. (Schoolmaster,) In this epoch of over-crowded markets, and equally over-crowded professions, when the young schoolmaster is frequently tempted to pursu-- his fortunes in larger England, a little information regarding the schools of the Straits Settlements851 words
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Article97 1897-11-30 339 A four-oared boat race took place last evening about 5-40 between a crew captained by Mr. Johnston and a crew captained by Mr. Rodesse. The course was from the end of Teluk Ayer reclamation to Johnston's Pier, and Mr. Rodesse winning the toss chose the outside station. They97 words
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Article75 1897-11-30 339 A Singapore correspondent informs the China Mail that Mr. Bibby is not returning to the Raub mines. We can contradict this statement absolutely. Mr. Bibby, who is now in fairly good health, is in London and has completed his business there. He will be, it io understood, leaving75 words
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3320 1897-11-30 340 Hongkong and Shanghai v. Straits. The fourth and last match of the Interport series was begun on the Club Ground to-day, 13th a combined Hongkong and Shanghai team playing the Straits. After the exciting finish of yesterday a good deal of interest was evinced as to3,320 words
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Article298 1897-11-30 340 The announcement made by our Shanghai morning contemporary of the excellency of the coal produced from the newly opened mines of the Chin Yung Ho Mining Co.'s property in the South Taiwu range of hills not far from Amoy is most important if correct. It is stated that298 words
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Article39 1897-11-30 340 Yesterday, betore iMr. O'Sullivan, on the prosecution of the Hon. F. G. Penny, Collector of Stamps, two Klings, named Jalanee and Pakersah, were fined in sums of $10 and $15 for negotiating promissory notes without having them duly stimped39 words
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Article730 1897-11-30 340 An extraordinary general meeting of the Punjom Mining Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's Office, Hongkong, on the 13th inst., when the resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 27th day of October, 1897, were submitted730 words
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Article388 1897-11-30 340 But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor breed, nor birth. When two strong men stand face to face, though they came from the ends of the earth KipLa I Gr A health to the Straits God bless them they have shown us what men388 words
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Article786 1897-11-30 341 No Right to Convert. The following is in continuation of our report yesterday of the case E. J. Nanson v. the Municipal Commissioners, a question arising on an originating summons as to the construction of the Municipal mortgage bonds issued under the 1893 5 per cent.786 words
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Article181 1897-11-30 341 f Hongkong Telegraph Cor.j Manila, November 9th.— Things are in a bad :ate Here (Philippines,) Primo de Rivenera (Captain General) is. now playing his last card arming the natives, giving them a short course of drill, promising them better pay than the regulars get (or ather don't get,181 words
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Article707 1897-11-30 341 The annual general meting of the Perak Sugar Cultivation Co. is being held at Shanghai to-day. The S. C. C. gave a private Smoking Concert at the Town Hall, last night, in honour of the Straits cricket team and the Singapore rifle team. Hitherto the Japanese707 words
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Article1070 1897-11-30 341 By the Topicist. X. Honest John. Why honest, we don't exactly know. The adjective is not, however, exclusive implying that no other politician deserves the title. We rather suspect it is a term of endearment in which there is a soupcon of contempt, a pet name with a touch1,070 words
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Article331 1897-11-30 341 f The Johore sS. Sayang arrived at Kola Tinggi on the 28th u!to., having on board H. H. the Sultan, this being the first time H. H. has visited this district since his coronation. A considerable interest was taken in the visit by the various Malays and331 words
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Article258 1897-11-30 341 A cheap sale of old and new clothing will be held by the Church Work Association, at Police Bahru, on Saturday, Dec. 4th at 10 a.m. All contributions of old clothes will be gratefully received by Mrs. Lovell, Hon. Secretary, and can be sent to her house, on or after258 words
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1117 1897-11-30 342 THE MEDICAL OFFICE PROSECUTION. Alleged Cheating. The adjourned case against Emil Kahlert and Doctor Eugene yon Krudy, who were charged with cheating one Frederick Dreiss, of the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore, in respect of $9,000, by false and fraudulent representations, was resumed yesterday before Mr. Howard. Mr. J. P. Joaquim appeared1,117 words
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Article494 1897-11-30 342 LIVING" IN SINGAPORE. There's only one way of Living In the island of Singapore And I give it without misgiving, As the system hasn't a flaw So listen Though the tale has been told before. Try your best to join at Brindisi, A steamer that carries at least A few494 words
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Article145 1897-11-30 342 At the Assizes, yesterday, Cheong Chun who was charged with murder by causing the death of one Lai Chin by throwing him overb >nrd the S.S. Kutsang, whilst on the way ii m Hongkong to Singapore, was found not guilty by the special jury and discharged. An Arab caretaker, employed145 words
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Article780 1897-11-30 342 {From our own Corrtsponitnt.) A public meeting was held in the Stadt House on Thursday to consider what form the Permanent Memorial of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee should take. The Hon. E. M. Merewether, Ag. Resident Councillor, was in the chair, and there were also present Messrs. Broadrick, Pringle,780 words
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Article73 1897-11-30 342 A Bangkok paper, alluding to the piosecution of the manager of Harmston's Circus for promoting a lottery," where do money was staked, remarks that the Singaporeans seem to have a very tender conscience in regard to gambling, and are determined that nobody or at any rate not the strangers within73 words
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Article1173 1897-11-30 342 The Conversion Scheme. Discussing the details of the conversior scheme, which the Sub-Committee of the Chamber of Commerce Committee in ther report on the Straits Currency coasidtr would imply the dealing with from ton to twelve million of dollars now in circulatethe Hongkong Daily Press observes The1,173 words
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Article37 1897-11-30 342 Mtriiah. a Malay woman, was Hne-d §5 b\ Mr. Wolftrstan to-day, for dama-11..; rikisha iiooH, value 82, vva^ il«o i*rd< rt- I 10 pay $2 ascompel)^atlon to tlie puller, in the alternative to undergo iev«-a l»>* imprisonment.37 words
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Article191 1897-11-30 343 An Outside Observer's Opinion. A visitor to Singapore writes to the China Mail in a very pessimistic vein. He says As a place of residence Singapore >s delightful, but the Society is tinged with Anglo-Indianism and is eaten up by its own importance. What strikes one191 words
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Article411 1897-11-30 343 I Lady Brudenell-Bruce recently applied the Board of Trade to be examined for a AT' r T? i.vict^Lcl Otlckf lUcT a CCCiIUCckIC t nC ljuHT^ replied that the examination was never intended tor women, and declined to listen to her request. The Daily Mail in its !.ady Ernestine411 words
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Article218 1897-11-30 343 A Paying G%mk i or the TRIBESMEN. Lahore, October 25th. Regarding the Tochi r ie!d Force a report says that all seven Regiments ire m a bad way their shown effective strength teiag composed of weak and sickly men. There s scarcely an officer who has not218 words
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Article100 1897-11-30 343 Fhc drpartuic ot the German s.s. Rio, 'rom Amoy and Svvatow. which was supposed to have left tor Penang yesterday lfternoon, has been deterred according to the po:>taJ notice, the vessel probably having encountered the same typhoon which the s Siam met with on the voyage down ■run) Amoy, and100 words
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Article434 1897-11-30 343 It is definitely settled that a Parsee team goes to England next summer on the invitation of Lord Harris. Mr. J. H. D. Jones, who has not been very well of late, leaves by the next mail steamer for Europe. The Officers and crew of H.434 words
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Article232 1897-11-30 343 Shanghai, Nov. 8. It is reported in tHe native press that Yang, Secretary of the Tsung-Ii Yamen, has presented a striking memorial to the Throne in connection with the advisability of establishing a gold coinage in China. The memorial has been submitted to the examination232 words
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Article220 1897-11-30 343 Concerning the enforcement of the gold standard in Japan after the ist instant, the Vominri observes that it is a piece of good luck for the country that silver now rests at 25 pence, an ounce though at one time it fell as low as 23 pence an220 words
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Article64 1897-11-30 343 An ordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Company was held at noon to-day in the Company's offices, Collyer Quay. The accounts and balance sheet and the directors' report for the half-year ending September 30th were adopted as presented, and it was decided to declare an64 words
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708 1897-11-30 343 In view of the recent German seizure of Kiao-chau, nominally, of course, as security for satisfaction demanded on account of the murder of certain German missionaries, but in reality, peihaps, as part and parcel of a settled policy to hold that port in708 words
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Article50 1897-11-30 343 It is lamented that at Yokohama races, owing to the ill-timed and unexpected strike of the Chinese and Japanese tailors, many of the fashionable world were disappointed in not being able to secure their new gowns for the meeting. The description of dresses therefore only runs to half a column.50 words
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Article910 1897-11-30 343 Kobe, Nov. I.— The appointment of M. Alexief! as Financial Adviser to the Korean Government, in place of Mr. McLeavy Brown, has excited less attention in Japan than might have been expected. It would seem that the vernacular papers are waiting to see what it910 words
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Article91 1897-11-30 343 We (China Mail) are informed that the condition of affairs in the Philippines is in no way ameliorated. The country is reported to be in a disgraceful state, the Spanish soldiers are half-starved and are suffering from disease, robbery and corruption are rife on all sides, from the91 words
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Article156 1897-11-30 343 The largest and strongest hawser in the world has just been turned out by Messrs. R. Hood, Haggie, and Son of Xewcastle-on-Tyne. It is intended for towing the huge floating dock that was recently build at Wallsand for the Spanish Government. The cable is made of white156 words
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2420 1897-11-30 344 PROSPERITY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND NATIVE STATES UNDER SILVER. {Contributed.) No one can read the report of the SubCommittee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce without appreciating the immense amount of work done by it, and the care with which the tables of reference have been prepared, and it2,420 words
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Article250 1897-11-30 344 Re L. J. Chater Public Examination. 1 ru j public examination was continued before Mr. Justice Leach this morning. Mr. W. H. Frizell, Manager of the Chartered Bank in Singapore, said the bankrupt had an account at the Bank and was overdrawn to the extent of $3,000. The250 words
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Article22 1897-11-30 344 By a Court of two magistrates, China Tarnby, a police constable, was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for deserting from the force.22 words
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Article847 1897-11-30 344 By Frederick Boyle. Suppose Sir William Lockhart were to accep that proposal of the Afridi jirga, and meet his foe on level ground, without cavalry or a«ti!lery, ho would the battle go It is an interesting specula tion. In the first place, as the matter stands, th*English847 words
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Article125 1897-11-30 344 Mr. Mason, Ass. District Magi-tratr I anjong Malim, in his report tor ()< tot>' say> The trade in gutta is btili on the increase, then have been as many passes issued ,in the list I* months as in the previous two years. I have tr< quent applications for125 words
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Article60 1897-11-30 344 A cricket match was commenced on l Esplanade yesterday afternoon haw < i the S C. C and the S. V. A It* Clvi had made 4O for five tickets when stumps were drawn, including R I 14, and G. P. Stevens 9. The S. V A well to get60 words
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Article999 1897-11-30 345 A Substantial List of Sovereigns. It was a brilliant conclusion of the Schoolboy's, that if the Romans had had to learn the beastly Latin language they would never have found time to conquer the world. Lord Wolseley has never tackled the Chinese language or he would999 words
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Article81 1897-11-30 345 A correspondent writes to the Globe: Sir Francis Cook, ot Doughty House Richmond, and head of the firm of thai name in St. Paul's Church).trd, has just presented to his eldest son, the member for Kennington, the whole of the collection d old masters and other art treasures81 words
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Article95 1897-11-30 345 Whilst some Malays and Klings were bathing in the Dato Kramat River at Penang on the evening of the 21st inst., one of them suddenly disappeared under the water. Searches were made for the missing man, but he was nowhere to be found. A95 words
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Article173 1897-11-30 345 The Chinese Gazette of the 9th inst. says: 'The Shanghai team fired in the lnterport Rifle match yesterday afternoon, at the New Range, and truth compels us to add that their performance wa£ a wretched one all round, their total being 74 points behind the Singapore173 words
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Article313 1897-11-30 345 A Batavia correspondent writes A native society has been formed recently in Batavia called Soekamanah. It is not a Secret Society and the members thereof do not offer rewards for the heads of Government Officials but they meet together occasionally just to have a good time."313 words
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Article214 1897-11-30 345 The British India Co. are offering exceptional facilities for Christmas holiday trips to Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon, and Calcutta. A passage to Calcutta and back for §82, or to Penang and back for $15, is enterprise that deserves to succeed, and we hope full advantage will be taken of the offer.214 words
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Article273 1897-11-30 345 Last evening, a fishing boat occupied by five Chinese, off Puiau Obin, was struck by lightning. Three men were killed outright, one being thrown overboard. The other two escaped. At the Assizes yesterday the case against Quek Boon Teo and Yeo Yok, charged with criminal breach273 words
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Article369 1897-11-30 345 S. C. C. v. Rule Brigade, A. Co. The above match, a semi final in the Warren Football Competition, was played on the S. C. C. ground last evening. The ball was very wet, interfering much with accurate shooting, and the evening was not an ideal one for football.369 words
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Article49 1897-11-30 345 Messrs. A. Gentle and T. Sohst are nominated Municipal Commissioners for Singapore for 1898. The former is appointed President from Jan., Ist, Mr. W. Kgerton acting as Deputy President till his return. The hon'ble J. M. Allinson reported his return to the Colony on the 19th inst.49 words
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Article636 1897-11-30 345 The Bad Penny," and the Crimson Scarf.' A very bright and enjoyable programme was put before a responsive audience at the Town Hall last night, the first part consisting of the play M A Bad Penny followed by the pretty operetta The Crimson Scarf." The 'Bad Penny" is636 words
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Article67 1897-11-30 345 This morning about 9 o'clock Mr. J. Kerr, the Chief Officer of the S S. Crathie, now lying at Tanjong Pagar, was up the foremast showing some of the men how to do certain work, when he fell from the mast to the iron deck, a distance67 words
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Article96 1897-11-30 345 The death rate for the week ended Nov. 20th, was 36.78, the number of deaths beSeven men who are believed to be implicated in the recent fire at 219 Northbridge Road, a pawnbroker's shop, were arrested by the Police yesterday on a charge of arson. A fire inquest was held,96 words
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Article4547 1897-11-30 346 (Thursday, Nov. 25th, 1807.) A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held this afternoon to receive the report of the Committee of the whole Board on the estimates of revenue and expenditure for the year 1898, Mr. Egerton presiding. There were also present Mr. Th. Sohst, Mr.4,547 words
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Article1535 1897-11-30 347 Thursday, November -sth, 1897. PURSENT H EL the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchel! Q.C.Bf.G.) Th€ Hon. the Acting Col. Secretary [C W. S. Kynnersley. the Actg Col. Treasurer (F G Pennev.) the Actg. Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) theActg Colonial Engineer (Co!. Bogle, the Acting Attorney-Genera! T. dc M.1,535 words
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Article211 1897-11-30 347 All communications should be addressed Chess, Singapore Free Press.*' The Singapore Chess Club meets in the Town Hall every evening during the week, except Sundays, from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8-30 p.m. Solutions to Problems 7 and 8 will appear next week.211 words
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Article, Illustration53 1897-11-30 347 Problem No. 9 By Mr. H. Char lick, Adelaide. (From the Australian Chess Annual.) RI*CK (2 pieces). White (5 pieces). White to play and mate in two moves. Problem No. 10. By Mr. H. Charlick, Adelaide. Black (1 piece). White (5 pieces). While to play and mate53 words
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Article356 1897-11-30 347 In the match for the championship of (Queensland Mr. Apperly scored rather an easy victory over Mr. Add'- n by 5 games to 1, thus retaining The drawing last night in the C onsultation Tournament in connection with the Singapore Chess Club, which commences to-morrow evening, resulted as356 words
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Article584 1897-11-30 347 Although definite proof of its unsoundness had never been furnished, the Steinit/ Gambit was until a short time ago deemed an unknown quantity which Steinitz, but only Steinitz, could play. The American Chess Magazine, however, recently published the following game, played at the Metro' poii tan Club, New584 words
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Article759 1897-11-30 348 The Japanese Government is said to have notified China that a large tract of land is wanted at Tientsin, for a future Japanese concession. An American journal says commercial immorality is confined to no nationality. It may be somewhat worse in Japan, but it is bad759 words
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Article25 1897-11-30 348 J*iss Quizzcr— Do you believe all the disagreeable things you read in the newspapers? Miss oiubys— l do if they are about people I know.25 words
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Article1052 1897-11-30 348 Quicquid agunt homines nostrt est farrago libelli Juvenal. We read in the American correspondence of some newspaper that cyclists in the United States would not object to pa} a small tax, say a dollar annually, on theii machines, if We break off to remark here what1,052 words
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Article144 1897-11-30 348 News has reached Singapore of t the death of Mr. van der Pals, lately of Pertile, van der Pals and Co., Singapore, which took place at Kotie, North Borneo, on the 19th inst The deceased, who was about 33 years of age, came out144 words
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Article67 1897-11-30 348 On the 4th inst. at Balak Papan Bay, the settlement of the Samuel's Oil Syndicate at Kotie, Dutch Borneo, Mr. Dunlop, the second engineer of the S.S. Elphinstone, which had gone there with material for the new oil refinery, was carried off by a crocodile while67 words
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Article329 1897-11-30 348 Imperial Defence: By Lieut. Col. Sir George S. Clarke. London, The Imperial Press. This is one of the series proposed to be issued by the Imperial Press with a view to "strengthening the ties which bind the scattered dominions of the Queen and of stimulating ordered and combined effort329 words
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189 1897-11-30 348 Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes." fo the Editor. Sir, I am not aware who wrote the notice of the Amateur Theatricals which appeared in your columns yesterday, but judging by the crass stupidity and ignorance of sound which he exhibited in crediting a young lady amateur with the189 words
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Article275 1897-11-30 348 Seoul, 3rd November. M. AlexieflF is accompanied by a high official connected with the Si berian Railway, whose mission is said to be to arrange for the construction of railways in Korea to join the new Russian system in Manchuria. The Minister for Foreign Affairs is reported275 words
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362 1897-11-30 348 In remarking that in the matter of the occupation of Kiao-Chau Bay by the German Squadron, the promptness and energy displayed cannot be too highly applauded, the Hongkong Daily Press goes on The course adopted stands out in favourable contrast to the supineness displayed by362 words
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Article81 1897-11-30 348 At the Regular meeting of Mount Calvary in the East Chapter Rose Croix No. 47, held last evening, Bro. E E. Steele was installed as M. W. S., the following being appointed as officers of the Chapter. Bro. H. Frizell, Bro. A. Barker, Bro F M. Elliot, Bro. Graham Paterson,81 words
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Article2511 1897-11-30 349 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By Indo-China. XXXIV. Church and State do not harmonize within the broad expanse of Indo-China. The French Missions represent a very power in the land, and which works independently of the Government itself. In \ny Annamite town or village will be found the2,511 words
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Article175 1897-11-30 349 We acknowledge the receipt, with thanks, of the Straits Settlements Postal Guide for 1898. The compilation, which is published with authority by the Postmaster General, contains all the latest regulations with regard to the Post Office, and will be found indispensable for every office. The new steamer Hsi Ping, which175 words
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Article631 1897-11-30 349 The following telegram appears in The Times from its correspondent at Singapore s The Singapore Chamber of Commerce has appointed a committee to consider the currency. The committee s report will recommend the adoption in the Straits Settlements and the Malay Peninsula of a gold currency with the631 words
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Article31 1897-11-30 349 The Powerful^ cruiser, Captain the Hod. H. Lambton arrived at Simon's Town on 30th ult. on her way to the China Station. She is expected to leave there on 9th inst.31 words
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Article306 1897-11-30 349 The Tampenis tiger, which is supposed to have been responsible for the loss of no less than three calves from the Clearwater Dairy Farm, is no more. On hearing the news of his last act of depredation beaters were sent out on Friday, but no trace of306 words
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Article1578 1897-11-30 350 [An. Rights Reserved.] AY..THE RIGHT HON. SIR C. W. DILKE, BART., m.p; NEXT YEAR'S PROPOSALS. In the first article of this series I began by quoting Sir John Briggs. No one has ever presented a more powerful picture of the untruthfulness which has prevailed with1,578 words
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Article169 1897-11-30 350 Melbourne, Tuesday, 2nd November, 1897. Mr. W. Forrester's eh h Gaulus, by Gozo Industry, 6yrs. 6st. Blbs. I Mr. W. Forrester's br g the Grafter, by Gozo— lndustry, 4yrs. 7st. 2 Mr. W. R. Wilson's b c Aurum, by Trenton Aura, 3yrs. Bst. 61bs. 3 «< We169 words
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Article541 1897-11-30 350 M. Sorgeux has arrived from Rangoon on his way to Bangkok to act as charge d' Affaires for France, pending the return of M. De France from Paris. The Presbyterian Church having been entered on several occasions by thieves lately, a Chinaman who was found lurking541 words
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Article227 1897-11-30 350 A repetition of the amateur dramatic performance in aid of the Tanglin Church House was given in the Town Hall on Saturday to a large and appreciative audience, the Town Hall, as on the first occasion, being well filled, though not uncomfortably crowded, on Saturday night. The pathetic227 words
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144 1897-11-30 350 The Penang and Singapore Recreation Clubs. A Correction. To the Editoiu Sir, In your issue of the 22nd ir o t you mentioned that "it was determined by the Committee of the Penang R C( rea tion Club not to send a cricket tear; Singapore during the Chinese New Year144 words
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Article477 1897-11-30 350 The Royal Artillery Athletic Sports were brought to a successful conclusion at Fort Canning on Saturday afternoon. The first halt of the sports were held at Blakan Mat: on Thursday and were favoured with fine weather, but on Saturday,the heavy downpour which occurred about two o'clock477 words
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Article136 1897-11-30 350 The November monthly medal \\a* played for on Saturday last, and won b\ »lr Vade, who in his second round tied the record single round, and his gross score tied the record double round. H. V. Vade I* 37 80 F. S. B Gaftney 4« 47136 words
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Article23 1897-11-30 350 Admiral the Hon. Sir Henry Keppci. G C.8., has undergone a serious operation. We are glad to hear that he is progressing favourably.23 words
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1586 1897-11-30 351 Shanghai, 17th November. It was given out at the tim# of the murder of thoftwo Roman Catholic Missionaries in Yengtu, Shantung, that they had fallen victims to a gang of bandits but private information has reached us, upon which we rely, that these so-called1,586 words
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Article203 1897-11-30 351 This morning Capt. Moore, of the Sarawak steamer Vyner, died very suddenly in Town. He had been rather unwell for some little time, and Dr. Jesser Coope, who has been attending him tor heart desease advised him yesterday to stay back for a voyage. Capt.203 words
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Article191 1897-11-30 351 Copies of Mr. Demetrius Boulger's v Life of Sir Stamford Raffles" will leave London by the mail of 19th November. The work is likely to attract much attention for several reasons, and an element of romance is introduced into the subject by what may be termed the191 words
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Article294 1897-11-30 351 S. C. C. v. S. V. A. This match was played on Friday and Saturday afternoons, the S.C.C. losing 5 wickets on Friday for 46 runs. The rain of Saturday however gave the S.V.A. bowlers and field a wet ball to handle and made things easy for the S.C.C.294 words
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Article390 1897-11-30 351 POSISHMENT»FOR ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. At the Assizes this morning Thos. Essen Chief engineer of the S.S. Hong Leong who pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted suicide, was sentenced by the Acting Chief Justice to one month's simple imprisonment. In passing judgment his lordship said defendant was guilty of390 words
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Article95 1897-11-30 351 (November 29.) T»n--. $37-75 Gambier 5.70 do. Cube No. 1 8.70 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 18. do. White, (Fair L/W=s%) 36. Nutmegs 110s to the Ib.) 78. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 17.50 Liberian Coffee 23. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.75 do. do flake (do. do.) 3.90 do.95 words
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Article98 1897-11-30 351 A very sad accident was reported on the arrival at Hongkong of the steamer Glenfalloch from Singapore on Friday, the 19th, inst. A lady named Mrs. Bacon and her little son, seven years of age, were passengers by the vessel, and when at sea on the 198 words
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Miscellaneous686 1897-11-30 351 CLEARANCES. November 28. Amherst, Brit, str., Rozells, for Klang and T Anson. Benukalis, Brit, str., Hendry, for Muar. Hye Lbong, Brit, str., Shepherd, for T. Anson, via ports. Kian Yang. Brit. str.. Kunath, for Muar. Andania, Brit, str., Mills, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Vyner, Sar. str., Moore, for Sadong.686 words
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Article139 1897-11-30 352 Tenders for Council Bills. Tenders are invited for the 29th inst. for Two and a half millions India Council Bills, due at six or twelve months, and dated Dec. 3rd. The amounts tendered may be for one, five, or ten thousand pounds. Great Fire in Melbourne. There has139 words
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Article84 1897-11-30 352 Fuitbcr news horn Uganda is reassuring. Parliament. Parliament meets on February Bth. The Riot ia the Austrian Reichsrath Thirteen Deputies of the Austrian Reichsrath have been suspended and removed by the police, after storming the platform of the President, who fled. THE LAGOS HINTERLAND. RUMOUR OF A CONFLICT. No84 words
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124 1897-11-30 352 Reuters correspondent at Lagos states that the French expedition has arrived at Nikki. The Governor of Dahomey has started for the Hinterlpnd with a considerable force. The German Naval Reinforcements for the Far East. The report is confirmed that Prince Henry of Prussia commands124 words
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Article239 1897-11-30 352 Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia. It is reported that Prince Henry of Prussia will command the squadron that has been ordered to China. It is believed that Germany is resolved to hold Kiao-chau. Fighting in Uganda. Mutinous Soudanese, aided by Mohammedan brigands, have attacked Major Macdonaid's239 words
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Article148 1897-11-30 352 Naval Reinforcements. A Permanent Naval Station. The German cruiser Kaiserin Augusta, from Crete, has entered the Suez Canal on her way to China to reinforce the German Squadron. It is also understood that the Ge/ion, another German vessel, is also going to China. The Berlin148 words
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Article56 1897-11-30 352 The China Squadron. The New Commander- in -Chief. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Nov. 29th, 1897. Vice-Admiral Edward Hobart Seymour, C.B (Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves at Portland) succeeds Vice-Ad-miral Sir Alexander Bulier, k.c.b., in the command of the China Squadron, on the promotion of the latter56 words
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Article171 1897-11-30 352 A Tall Score. Stoddart's Eleven, playing Thirteen of Queensland, scored 6^£ in their first innings. The Lagos Hinterland. The Rumour of a Conflict Denied. Reuters correspondent at Lagos states that the rumour of a conflict at Nikki is unfounded. J Russia and Germany. Korea for Kiao-chau. It171 words
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Article167 1897-11-30 352 (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination.l Nov. 17. Brit, shio, E*st Lothian McFarlane Tegal, Azores, f.o. Nov, 18. Ital. bq., Avanti Savoia Ameglio Singapore: Oct. 26 London. Nov. 19. Amer.167 words
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Article299 1897-11-30 352 SuoTATiow. Capital Paid ap Shares Pd. v* »%P~. $i<MWM»o $10,000,000 M IJ* *i.<4yc. Nu.on*l Bank of China I*3 iSOO.OOO *4oo,«SO J a 0,955» f R tTounners. $2O "A V 7S f 3k. of Ch.na A Japan, Ltd. Nomi-al. i 4a,000,000 *450,0W ig0.875 1 Deferred 45299 words
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Page 352 Advertisements
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Advertisement205 1897-11-30 352 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distinguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damrong. H. R. Ht Prince Se vaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl 01 Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D'rmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir Henry CCollet,t t, K,C.B.205 words
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Miscellaneous1152 1897-11-30 352 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, When Blommendal Dut. surveying vessel, 295 Navdinten Nov. 10 Rhio Edi Dut. gun boat 234 Heuneguin Nov. 13 Rhio Panther Aust. cruiser 1500 yon Deeken Nov. 21 Bangkok Pola, Dec. 2 Plover Brit, gun boat 755 de Horsey Nov.1,152 words
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