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Title Section18 1898-06-30 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. TMIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, JUNE :>otn, 1898. No. 57018 words
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Article301 1898-06-30 1 f 4 !>IIIG \r.l ICLES i Ih■ Si ilc o *i a«»i 405 liml Sanil lion, 4"S ,g, 1 t .M, t ia! Ci isis, 4 5 ;2( i;;,. 1 I •>. n n-ko a, 4«>6 j g > rt:Can.l 1 tt Poi t Said, 4 06 Qi n301 words
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Article84 1898-06-30 1 Domestic Occurrences. DEATHS. On thff 6th instant, ;it g^, Albert Street, Lina, j c br loved wie of HekMAND Hr\sskuk, of Bey- u'h youngest daughter of M l^andau. Ajj^d 1 y*ars. friends please accept thi^, tlie oily timaiion. (Netherlands Indian. French and I L4>ptia:i papers please copy.) On 291 h84 words
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Article, Illustration339 1898-06-30 1 (June 23rd.) I THE end approaches. Spain's limit of endurance is practically reached. Yesterday il was written in these columns The game of Spain is up. and she may as well throw up the sponge now and be dune with it" To-day we heai that the339 words
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Article200 1898-06-30 1 In connection with the subject of street obstructions a correspondent calls attention to the fact that the Municipality are commencing the erection of a public latrine in Pekin Street, at the ChinaStreetend, and, seeing that the street is already a congested thoroughfare, especially from 3 p.m. to200 words
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Article280 1898-06-30 1 The "Albion Disaster. IT is und r the cloud of disa-ter that H.MS. Albfvn, one of a Rue da^s of battleship, is launched on h< r new career. The scene o! the lamentable arcidt nt was Blackvvall, where the new ship has been constructed by the Thames Shipbuilding Company. The280 words
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Article255 1898-06-30 1 \June 24th.) President Faure is still huniing tor a Premier. M MELINE having resigned, M. RIBOT and M. SARRIEN liave beer, invited to form a Cabinet, but each of these statesmen has been unable to get together an administration, o at least one with any prospect255 words
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Article394 1898-06-30 1 The wheels of th« American campaign revolve slowly but *tea<%. Out BCWt to-day is of the invasion of Cuban soil effected in strength by Genera! Shafter's expedition. The spot selected for that landing is Baiquire, a place on the eastern shore of Cuba between Santiago and394 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1898-06-30 1 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distneuished Personages, including H. k. H. Prince Damrong. H. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Gr^ce The Duke of Newcastle. The Ri<ht Hon'bl^The Earl 01 Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. LLord D rmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett, K.C.B. Sir Francis208 words
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Advertisement100 1898-06-30 1 Liquid Fuel. The best and most economical form of fuel STEAMSHIPS, STEAM LAUNCHES, LOCOMOTIVES and Steam Engines of every description. WK shall shortly be prepared to supply this fuel in any quantity. Samples can be seen at our office, where also information can be had as to prices, and cost100 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous364 1898-06-30 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected iv the P. S.S. Coromandel on the ist proximo with the English mails of the ioth inst She will >c followed by the M. M. ss. Ernest Simons on the 9th July, with London advices to the 17th inst. This 1364 words
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Article272 1898-06-30 2 dune 2*ll».) To DAY comes the important news that the Government, through Mr. CHAMBER. lain have announced their intention to re-enact the Contagious Diseases Ordinance in Hongkong. It is certain that the temble facts placed before the home authorities by the Straits Settlements and Hongkong Associations272 words
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Article919 1898-06-30 2 (June 27th.) RELTER to-day informs us that tbe Spanish reserve squadron under Admiral CaMARA lus been sighted off Port Said, the presumption being that this movement is genuinely intended to be an instalment of that voyage to the Philippines that has been so loudly proclaimed919 words
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Article445 1898-06-30 2 "ACCORDING to the fl.st annual report of the Malay Peninsula Coffee Company, a deficit of £1,975 IS shown, arising partly from bad weather that prevailed during a great part of 1807 and partly from the "fall in prices." It is also understood that at a meeting of445 words
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Article664 1898-06-30 2 (June 291I1.) If it were not really so tragic there would be something positively comic in the new naval game which Admiral CAMARA is engaged in playing a sort of maritime peepbo He has reached Port Said with his squadron, and as the Egyptian Government is said to664 words
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Article469 1898-06-30 2 1 he founder of Singapore has received from a later generation the homage and lh.- thanks that were denied him for his work when living. Ii wa; in the teeth of official opposition tha he plant 'd the Union Jack at Smgapoift, and as Sir469 words
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Article920 1898-06-30 3 Temperature being a present question, t may interest some to know that in 1897 tbe mean temperature of Singapore was y, 4 Fah. the maximum being 92 0 on March ist and the minimum 69.5 on Jan. ►rd Hongkong had an average of 71 7°, mercury920 words
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Corrrspondence.
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Article135 1898-06-30 3 To tvb EditorDear SIR,-— May I call the attention of the public through your valuable paper to the nuisance which is bein^ created in the middle of Pekin-sf reet Would it be imagined that the Municipal authorities are actually going to erect a public latrine right135 words
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Article225 1898-06-30 3 A general strike is said to have arisen among the bullock ca»t drivers, who refuse t i wo^k t< -day, 'nit everyone seems ;;t a lo^s to accounl f»r the >trike, and vuious accounts are givm as to its origin, some attiibuting it to recent prosecutions225 words
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Article444 1898-06-30 3 The Austrian frigate Frund&berg from Pol.t to Singapore, reached Galle on the i 2th inst. She is of 1,340 tons, and carries c) her Captain is Lucian yon Zir^ier. She iett Galle on the 15th and is no.v due here 1 We hear that there is anoth> r case of444 words
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Article, Illustration709 1898-06-30 3 '< Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at ches c, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which wheites thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." All communications should be addressed "Chess, Singapore Free Press.' 1 Original709 words
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Article178 1898-06-30 3 Ihe winner ot ihe l.iiy ot London L. C. Championship this ytvtns Mr. T. F. Lawrence. Mr. Serallier is stcond, and Mr. W. Ward, Jan., third. Mr Lawrence is champion for the third successive year. It is h«-pf»d that the m..tch, R^?t T < st of Scotland, will178 words
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Article50 1898-06-30 3 Coris Orders. Head Quarter Office, Sin# pore, 2 d Ju- e 1898. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuu g week 2nd Lieut, F. J. Ben ja Held. 2. Gunner J Elrrihle is tmns r erred to the reserve from this date. R. Dunman, Moor, Commandant S. A.50 words
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Article245 1898-06-30 3 In the coarse of a long letter to the Pinang Gazette a Mariner writes: I would wish to bear my humble testimony to the undoubted ability and sincerity of those composing the Commission, who have been thus engaged on r most hiouoiis and, to a great extent,245 words
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Article35 1898-06-30 3 A rumour comes to Hongkong from Iloilo to the effect that the American squadron, conveying troops from San Francisco, was seen passing that port on the night of the 9th instant.35 words
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198 1898-06-30 3 We have just received further particulars with regard to the deplorable accident which happened to Captain Wright of the S.S. Mogut at Portland. Or. He was struck by a falling boom at No. 4 hatch, just as the last sling load came out198 words
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Article78 1898-06-30 3 The struggle for existence has made two Eurasian girls at Sourabaya join a native theatre (Komedie Bangsawan) as actresses and it is evident oth^ girls will do the same Sergeant Padmoic yesterday arrested two Klings in a tongkang at Kampong Saigon in possession of eleven bags of copra, which had78 words
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Article3178 1898-06-30 4 (Wednesday, June 22, 1898.) The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commis ioners was held this afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Col. Pennefather, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Evans, Mr. Fort, Mr. Moses, Mr Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Mr. Choa Cii;<ng Thy?. Mr. Meyer proposed that,3,178 words
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Article694 1898-06-30 4 CFrom our own Correspondent.) Reports of the rice-harvest ar- I where favour ihlr. The Governim nt has giv n ten tii ■r; I guilders to the Company for reacan I the natural hisi> y of tlie lndui. I I lor the proposed examination 01 the t al I694 words
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Article684 1898-06-30 5 The British SS. Prudent ia passed through from East to West at 2 p.m. yesterday. H.M. S. Hermione left the Roads this morning for a cruise. I lit German steamer Drachenfels leaves this a ternoon for Manila. 1 A steamer passed through from East to \V684 words
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Article532 1898-06-30 5 The bullock cart strike still continues, and in consequence the streets are unusually quiet, as but few bullock carts are to be seen and then generally only with a police guard. The motive of the strike so far as can be learnt would seem to be532 words
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Article172 1898-06-30 5 Mr. Spencer Pratt, United States Con sul General here, has just received a letter from General \guinaldo, dated Kavite, nth June. The Philippine Dictator refers in that communication to the victory won by his forces at Bacoor over the Spanish troops, and also to the fact that in172 words
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Article100 1898-06-30 5 Mr. E Farrer Baynes has arrived from Penang to practise here as an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court. 11 The Hon'ble William Robert Collyer Deputy Governor of the Straits Settlements," is the official designation of the head of the Government in Singapore. We call the attention of owners100 words
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Article1013 1898-06-30 5 The annual Regimental sports of the Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment were brought to a successful conclusion yesterday afternoon on the Recreation ground at Tanglin. The Regiment, notwithstanding appearances to the contrary, were fortunate on both days in securing fine weather, and a programme as varied1,013 words
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Article737 1898-06-30 5 Appalling Loss of Life. (Hongkong Telegraph Special.^ Shanghai, June 16th The Chinese warship Foochai has foundered in a heavy gale near Port Arthur owing to the parting of her cable. One hundred and fifty lives are said to have been lost, only four of her crew737 words
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Article2949 1898-06-30 6 Arrival of H.M.S. Linnet/ A Rebel Request for Arms. (China Mail) Hongko~g, June '7. H. M. S. Linnet, which left Hongkong on 29th May for the Philippines^ relumed to port this morning, having coasted down from Manila to Cebu. The Linnet reached Marivales on i*t June and Manila2,949 words
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Article17 1898-06-30 6 A Disagreeable Neighbour—Chinks Have you eot an agreeable neighbour Hardup (sadly) No I'm next door lo starv-17 words
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Article734 1898-06-30 6 The Acting Governor was Btflected to arrive in Penang to-night. An Austrian tnan-of war, presume,- e frigate Frundsberg, from Pola, was led shortly after noon to-day. The Residents have been bo! In meetings in the Council Chamber K Lumpor. The new Hitting Cu«!, v principal matter734 words
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Article1072 1898-06-30 7 QuicquiJ agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. The death of Mr. Gladstone obscured to the popular view the decease of a remarkable man who set more than half the thoughtless butterflies of society thinking about economic and social problems. For the moment, because the frivolous1,072 words
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Article98 1898-06-30 7 We he r (says the N.-C. Daily News) that a movement is on foot among some of the enlightened \oung Chinese and their Japanese friends to promote a visit to the Emperor of Japan. It is hoped that if this can be accomplished, it will result in98 words
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Article159 1898-06-30 7 During his recently-concluded tour years' tenure of the po-t of Commander -in-Chief ot the Nether-lands-Indian navy, Admiral Kruys largely reduced naval expendituie. This reduction in ouilay showed iiselt mainly under the head ol docks, without any impairm nt of t-ffi iency. A dock at Sourabaya could ihua159 words
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Article401 1898-06-30 7 The Asian has these references: Lord Durham's teller ou^ht to d > a t_»ood deal towards overcoming the' opposition to the "Starling Machine at home. The noble sportsman goo-, pretty well to the root of the matter when he points out that what is possible in India401 words
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77 1898-06-30 7 CAPTU RE OF A MUCH-WANTED CROCODILE. A crocodile is reported to have been captured in the Dedap river, Lower Perak, in whose stomach was found a human leg (probably that of a Malay), besides portions of three human skulls, fishing hooks, lines, and pieces of white drill and kahki cloth.77 words
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Article67 1898-06-30 7 In the S. R. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament, Mr. E Gomes meets Mr. W. de Cruz in the final for the Championship Cup, presented by Mr. J. R. Cuthbertson. The prizes for the events will be presentr«i this evening, immediately after the tie is completed. In the final of the67 words
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Article242 1898-06-30 7 Although the bullock cart strike is not yet at an end, there are signs of an approaching collapse on the part of the owners, grievances or no grievances. The Municipal authorities repudiate the idea that the closing of wells has anything to do with the strike,242 words
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676 1898-06-30 7 (Hongkong Daily Press.) Mr. H. W. Bray i-. a gentleman who has es pouscd the cause of tin; Philippine Insurgents, and who may be regarded as an accredited representative of the parly. It was he who introduced Aguinaldo to the United676 words
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Article103 1898-06-30 7 (N.-C. Daily News.) Dissolution of the Japanese Diet. Kobe, nth June.— The Dissolution of t 'c Diet was ordered on the ioth instant. Great Fire. Messrs. Averill Co.'s tea premises have been destroyed by fire. They were insured for Yew 117,000. {L Avenir dv Tonkin.) Concessions to France in103 words
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Article134 1898-06-30 7 There Has been lilttle change in t ht- condition of affairs at Hoilo (says (he China Mail) sit cc 0 »r last reports from th. it place. The sumn ry measures taken by the Spanish garrison to quell ttu: rebel disturbances have piov. d effective for the lime, dihwu^h134 words
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Article146 1898-06-30 7 The June month'y m<-dal played for on Saturday, iBih June, 189*, is remarkable tor ihe numtv rof Hue scores handed in. Rose's 36 equals the n-cord previously held by him. Commencing with a 6 and taking 6 to the 3rd hole, the rein lining 7 hoes were146 words
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280 1898-06-30 7 Pulling Sir Alexander Suki i rnh\m's Lsc. The Strait papers ;o hand this mail (says tht Times of Ceylon) all contain more or less ribald references to the Acting Governor's new title, or to his acts as Governor, aid as individual too for280 words
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Article119 1898-06-30 7 PLAGUE AT CANT UKY. (Chung Ngoi San Po.) It is satisfactory to learn that the plague in Canton is gradually dying away, the number of admissions to the plague hospitals being much smaller than a fortnight ago, when from three to four hundred cases were reported daily. Now there are119 words
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Article99 1898-06-30 7 The increased price of tin is being availed of by the Selangor Government to augment its revenue, an additional customs duty regulation being issued that when the price of tin exceeds $42 per piku! up to $43, the duty per bhara shall be §14 50. The continued good price should99 words
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Article1960 1898-06-30 8 By One Who has Survivbd Them. Somehow, so long as I was at Home, I never felt the slightest inclination to cycle. One by one, I had seen all my girl friends whirled out of my sight on the fascinating wheel, forsaking art, literature, and all the1,960 words
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Article2174 1898-06-30 8 The exciting slate of the po itical atmosphere which we are now breathing, coupled also with that power of causing excitement which belongs to all great orators, his given ihe world at large a strangely mistaken view of Mr. Chamberlain's now famous speech. We <Jo not2,174 words
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Article701 1898-06-30 9 The Mutual steamer Teen Kai passed through tb« harbour yesterday, about 1-30 p m., homeward b und. The mail despatched from Singapore Iq London, via Brmdisi, on the 3rd June, s rxpectcd to l>e delivered to day. The Austrian frigate Fmndsberg which arrived from P<>!a on701 words
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Article92 1898-06-30 9 The entries for the Singapore Football Association Cup Competition closed on Saturday evening, six entries being received, viz., S. C R. A (Fort Canning), R.A (Blakang Mati), R E West Yorkshire Regiment and Tanjong Pagar Football Club. The ties will be drawn for on We nesday evening,92 words
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Article201 1898-06-30 9 This match was played on the Esplanade on FiHay and Satutday, and resulted in a fairly level draw. The scores were Next XVI. F. M. Elliot b Reid 3-? A. M<«rrison b Noon 8 I*.. Ryall bO'Donnell 22 L. Woodward c I a> ver b O'Donnell 4 A R.201 words
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Article509 1898-06-30 9 Thus does history repeat itself. Mr. Parr, of Tampin, says there is little to be said of regarding mining in this district, as at pre-ent th re is none." Other industries might be commented on similarly. Mr. J. M Lyon's coffee machine has been pa ented in the Negri Sembilan.509 words
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Article1030 1898-06-30 9 Manila papers have been received up to 12 inst which, by the way, as a sign of the times, are now reduced to half the usual size. Hope of German intervention forms a prominent theme of discussion, and inordinate praise of everything German is now the1,030 words
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Article402 1898-06-30 9 Lieutenant Tait, at Hoylake on the 27th May won ihe Amateur Gulf Championship for the second time. It was half-past ttn am when h,e finalists, Lieutenant Tait, and Mr. S. MureFergusson, ot the Roy r »l and Antient Club, St. Andrews, came out to contest the402 words
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288 1898-06-30 9 r Ceylon Observer,) A question has been raised in Far Fiji aa v Lbe best mode of planting coconuts. Hitherto the recognised mode hi< been by laying the nu's on their side or with the eye upwards: but an exCeylon planter Mr.288 words
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Article155 1898-06-30 9 I he new road to join Pasir Panjang and Bukit Timah road, near th^ sixth mile, will be a great addition to the round roads of the island, when it is completed. Leaving Pasir Panjang, near the police station, the belt of coco-nut trees is soon155 words
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Article38 1898-06-30 9 The ring winnings on Jtddah's Derby are calculated by some of the fraternity at over a quarter of a million sterling Batt would not have been a winner for them he would have been about a stand off.38 words
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754 1898-06-30 10 (Contributed.) The outburst of sympathetic feeling between the peoples of Great Britain and the United States is one of the signs of the tiny s. It is a most important one, pregnant with far reaching results which can but be dimly apprehended as yet. Of course, it754 words
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Article117 1898-06-30 10 Captain Vanreneu, in charge of the Native States Guides in Penang, is to be replaced by Captain Edye, proceeding to Kuala Lunipor. An attempt has been made at Bangkok to bring home a charge oi contempt of court upon a Mr. Frank McCullagh, who is alleged to be the successor117 words
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Article446 1898-06-30 10 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon to pass supplemental budget No. 2 of iBgB and to consider the burial and burning ground bye-laws. Mr. Gentle presided, and there were also present Col. Pennefather, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Nanson, Mr. Moses, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan446 words
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Article34 1898-06-30 10 THE BULLOCK-CART STR IKE. The bullock-cart strike is understood to be at an end, all the police guards having been withdrawn to-d iy, and a large number of the carts having returned to work.34 words
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Article109 1898-06-30 10 The Sepoy Lines Golf Club monthly medal was played for o<\ Saturday 1 St. Only three competitors handed in scores as follows Allinson 45 +45 go 5=85 Weaver 50-j-so 106 16 -go Elcum 46-H5O 0/1 6=90 The Captain and Officers of H. ML S. Plover, recently109 words
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Article246 1898-06-30 10 An idea. At a Bumblepuppy Gymkhana held on the Allahabad Race Course the other day proceedings began with a sort of combination golf and race event mounted gentlemen carrying putters took a couple of hurdles, handed the golfing implement to their fair partners who put" and then rode back. Captain246 words
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232 1898-06-30 10 Washington, May 6.— The Suez Canal is open to belligerents, and Spain can send a fleet through if she wishes. The principle of the neutralization of the Suez Canal was applied by the convention of October 29, 1 888, which was signed by the232 words
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332 1898-06-30 10 Not long a^.<, says the Daily Telegraph's Pekin correspondent in a warm d scussion here, one of the member of our Legation was making the members of the Kaiser's staff wince by contrasting their selfish with our generous policy, and he clinched the argument by saying,332 words
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Article221 1898-06-30 10 A party of blue jackets ami marines from H. M. S. Hermione were landed this morning about 5 a.m. lor route marching, under command of Lt. Goodenough, R N taking with them a 9-pdr. and a Maxim gun. On the return about 8 a.m., when passing221 words
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109 1898-06-30 10 MALAY PENINSULA PROSPECTING Co., Ld. An extraordinary general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Prospecting Co. was held to-day at Messrs Giithrie Co.'s Offices, the proceedings being conducted in private We are given to understand, however, that a resolution to voluntarily liquidate the Company was unanimously adopted, but this will not109 words
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Article53 1898-06-30 10 Mr. Bathurst, in his annual report on the Land Department of the Negri Sembilan, makes out a strong case for the appointment of a Warden of Mines. His confrere in (harge of the roast district, Mr Bowen, conside s that it will be a blessing to ihe district when tapioca53 words
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Article754 1898-06-30 10 Yesterday a rifle match took place at th Balestier range between Police teams re presenting Penang and Singapore, but thr scores are not yet available The Inspector General of Police i| Wt L ing trial of Eurasians as detectives having been at work fur a couple754 words
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Article798 1898-06-30 11 Coronation Day was celebrated by three g*rm > of cricket on the Esplanade simultaneously, which we do not remember having oc m ied n<i: 're. Ihe S C. C. end accomm ri"f d two matches, i-t and 2nd XI 's of the fab against Ist and 2nd XL's of798 words
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Article66 1898-06-30 11 B An additional M<>gi-trate has been ap|HMi led lo assist the Commissioner of the < ooil i-i Ri tjutsts. Ht will hear civil cases w Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, •li Senioi Magistrate on these days sitting witfi one of other ol his colleagues. The in I ll c Central Police66 words
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2795 1898-06-30 11 At the usual Friday evening discourse on 27th ult. at the Royal Institution, the speaker was Litutenant-Gentral Sir Andrew Clarke, and his subject Sir Stamford Raffles and the Malay Siates." In the course of his interesting paper Sir Andrew said Sir S amford2,795 words
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Article255 1898-06-30 11 A Favourable Verdict. A correspondent sends us this q'ioU'ion from a London business letter received by the mail Libenan Coffee. Thanks for the sample you send us. Directly we opened the canister we saw that the quality was very distinctly better than any sample we have before seen255 words
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Article68 1898-06-30 11 The funeral of John Leary, th^ petty officer of H. M S. Hermione who died on Monday morning of heat apoplexy, which took place the same afternoon from f lie Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, was I >r£"iy attended by the officers aid men of the deceased's ship. When the68 words
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Article1263 1898-06-30 12 Chinese Neutrality a Fact. The v Zafiro Ordered out of Chinese Unexpected Departure to Manila. (China Mail.) Hongkong, June 21, Somewhat unexpectedly, the lunese authorities have awakened to a sense of their international responsibility. Last night, we are informed, Mr. H. M Hillier, Commissioner for the Kowloon District1,263 words
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Article257 1898-06-30 12 To celebrate Coronation Day the Wai rant Officers and Staff Sergeants of the Garrison arranged a pleasant holiday for a number of guests, chief among whom were the sergeants of the West York's, and their wives The S. R. C. had kindly lent their round and257 words
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Article218 1898-06-30 12 A few weeks ago it will be remembered the Dispensary commenced roceedings in the Police Court against an Opium Farm chinting for interfering with the rikisha j coolie of a European whilst bringing away a prescription from the Di pensary. The case, was adjourned and was not218 words
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Article117 1898-06-30 12 Mr. Wolferstan suffering from fever, Mr. Woodward presided in the second Court this morning. Inspector Fairburst, having been ordered to Malacca, will he replaced at Sepoy Lines (D Div.) by Sergt. Brennan, who is to be made a third class Inspector. A smoking concert in aid of the Temperance Club117 words
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Article67 1898-06-30 12 The S.S. Lightning, from Hongkong yesterday, landed 400 Chinese at the quarantine station, in consequence of a case of plague having broken out amongst the men of the Hongkong Regiment, principally Pathans, who are on their way home to India on leave. The ship was67 words
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Article616 1898-06-30 12 (Via Ceylon.) London, June 16. Lord George Hamilton has declined to alter his decision to exclude the public from the sittings of the Currency Committee. The India Loan Hill has passed its second reading in ihe Hou^e of Commons, the am ndment by Sir W. Wedderburn, in favour of616 words
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Article225 1898-06-30 12 Messrs Jaeger Co. have been appointed the Singapore Agents of the Law Union and Crown Fire and Life Insurance Co., which has a capital of four million pounds. The Austrian cruiser Frundsberg left this afternoon for Manila direct. It is said she is only the avant courier of an Austrian225 words
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Article644 1898-06-30 12 France and the United States have conclude a reciprocity treaty. Under this Convention bjtf countnes were conceded minimum rates upon c tain products. News has been received of a ttrioBf l(1 sea between the American cruiser Column tons, British Foscolia, 1,536 tons, belong Messrs. Watt, Watt644 words
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Article69 1898-06-30 12 (COftftKCTKO UP TO June 29) demand 1/ 1 1 Private credits 3 m/s i/iiji documents 3 m/s l l ll^i credits 6 m/s 1 1 11 l France, demand 242 Germany, demand 195." India, T. T 145} Hongkong, demand di*. Yokohama, demand \< pffl JAVA, demand ii^ Manila, demand69 words
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Article50 1898-06-30 12 (June 29.) r Wi» -i.itiv (ordinary Spore) 2 A*. W i:e, (F%ir 1./W= 5 *o Cloves (Amhoina) 15, faptOOi, :ill p' arl (Fair quality) 4.4" <\o. dv flake (do. do.; %J% do. medium j>ear l (Fair do.; 4.4' do. d<. fiake (Fair do. l*m i'c-iri StttfO, fwyi 4 -y'50 words
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Article8238 1898-06-30 13 I.bading Articles. Russia and Port Arthur, I Rumoured French Action in Hainan, I Singapore and H-tinan, I '1 lie Hainan Rum turs, 2 T 1 c French AJ-rnml's Movements, 2 The Brush Squadron, 2 The Hainan Rumours, 2 More Trouble i > North Borneo, f... 2 '1 he 18,238 words
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Article160 1898-06-30 16 SPAIN GETTING SICK OF IT. The Spanish papers continue to speak o peace b^in^ desirable. The Ministerial paper Correo dwells on the injury the war is causing to trade and industry. THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN FRANCE. Another Unsuccessful Attempt to Form a Cabinet. M Sarri< n is failed160 words
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Article142 1898-06-30 16 MOTHER PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION. jneral Merritt in Command. third Americ; n exoedition tor Manil sails oni v; ar. Francisco on the 27th r,< n ii Merritt will probably accompany thb expedition. iHE INVASION OF CUBA. Successful Landing near Santia^D. Americans Encounter N Opposition. The \nierican truops hay* successfully effected142 words
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Article73 1898-06-30 16 rTHE TH V I^VASIO »OF CUBA. Admiral Samps n Landing Heavy The Ann ncan troops have advanced in land from Baiquire and now hold six miles of count 1 y. Admiral Sampson is landing bii» guns and Admiral Cam ra's Squadron. Official Declaration. Proceeding to Manila. The Spanish73 words
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Article85 1898-06-30 16 Manila's Cul'? Communications. How News gets to Madrid. The 4 Libelle at 110-ilo. to Singapore Free Press) Labuan, June 27th, 1898. The Spanish ship Rosario has arrived here with despatches. She reports that the Libelle Capt Grant, was at 110-ilo on the 20th, an i all was quiet85 words
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Article165 1898-06-30 16 The American Advance on Santiago. Spaniards Claim to Have Repelled an American Attack. The Americans are constantly advancing though greatly fatigued with the heat, and by forced marches are now within eight miles of Santiago. The Spanish official report states that the Americans attacked the Spanish Camp, hut165 words
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Article165 1898-06-30 16 A Belgian Railway Contract. (Special to Singapore tree Press). Hongkong, June *****. The Belgian contract for tl.e Luhan Railway was finally signed at Shanghai, yesterday. An Exchange of Natives A mission from the Congo Free State, under ih> auspices of King eopold is push- ing lor a treaty165 words
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Article113 1898-06-30 16 ADMIRAL CAM ARA'S SQUADRON. Not AUowed Coal at Port Said. Admiral Camara's squadron consists of wo ironclads, two cruisers, three torpedo lestroyers, five transports and four thou sand soldiers i 1 The Egyptian Government has refused io allow the squadron to coal at Port Saul. The S anish113 words
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THE WAR.
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Article19 1898-06-30 16 Four transports, with the third expedition of 4,000 troops, has left San Francisco for Manila.19 words
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Article39 1898-06-30 16 Ordered Through the Canal. The Coaling Difficulty. Admiral Camara has been ordered to proceed to Suez. It is reported that it has been arranged for colliers to meet the squadron in the Red Sea or elsewhere.39 words
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Article77 1898-06-30 16 A Strorg bquadron. Commodore Watson has been appointed to the command of the American squadron going to Spain. It will consist of three ironclads, tour cruisers and three colliers. The French Ministerial Crisis, M. Brisson's Cabinet. M. Brisson has completed the formation f He bewmes Premier77 words
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Article345 1898-06-30 16 Quotation..' Capital Paid Up. Shares Paid i>iv. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2i Nominal. 2,000,000 450,968 199 8 7 5 £2.5. Deferred. I 4 01 5 °»5*4 "-5*4 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency, $5 Sellers. 10,000^ 1,416 unissued Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $ioo S345 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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Advertisement21 1898-06-30 16 ORCHIDS, j. d' A. PEREIRA, Horticulturist. f^ ROWER, Importer, Collector and Exporter of reWd Address and Residence, Oxley Road. April 2221 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1130 1898-06-30 16 VESSELS IN PORT. 4en-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From :or lermionb Brit, cruiser 4360 Callaghan May 23 Colombo Roads Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For Vr.«nRIV (>er. 3470 Reuter June 28 Hongkong Behn Meyer rlambuv^i N 11<A Brit is/6 Rolfe June 2Q rlongkon^ Eiouoead |ava Jul,1,130 words
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