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Title Section18 1898-10-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SCTOBKR 20th 1898. No. 58618 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article26 1898-10-20 1 At No. ii Manila Mr, et. at n p.m. last night Rern rd H. Kspbckbrman, aged 70 years. Intermtnt at 4.45 p. m. to day.26 words
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Article38 1898-10-20 1 On the ioth instant, \y the Rev, S. S. Walker ma. D%vid Fprguson. Bangkok, second son of John Ft-rguson, E g.. of Leiih, n.b., to Christina, B. Campbll. (IVen) second daughter of John Campbell, Ksq., of Singapore.38 words
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Article, Illustration192 1898-10-20 1 ■<•<■ shall trie Prrss the People's right maintain, nawed by influence and unbnbed by >jam lere patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, tt»fiped to Re'ieiori, royalty, and r.aw (Oct. 13th.) THE Bond party at tl»e Cape having come out ot the general election with the majority oi one192 words
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Article591 1898-10-20 1 No good end, in our opinion, is to be gained by any discussion of the Fashoda business at Paris. The British policy has already been laid down without reservation and comm.inicalrd to the French Government without any controversial protest on the part of the latter. The Nile valley, the591 words
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Article678 1898-10-20 1 (Oct. 14th.) By far the most interesting item of news appearing in to day's telegrams from London is the reference to a public declaration of American policy delivered at Omaha by President McKINLEY. The President therein endeavoured to impiess on the people of the678 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement383 1898-10-20 1 CONTENTS, I h U. S. and the P^l-ppines *j! Whoaretheß«b-M On Hnnncia' Siuiat on, 2 Ihe Three Govf rmnents," 242 II he Anglo French Situation, 242 JoLRT Nk\VS Appeal Court, 2 The Bangkok Libel Case, 24^ Sn reme Court Pi he Law of Partition. 253 ORT. Masse* PhilharmomY Orchestral Concert.383 words
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Advertisement139 1898-10-20 1 Fraser Neave, Ltd, Artistic and General Printers Lithographers, Bookbinders, and Account Book Makers, 100, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. PUBLICATIONS. THE SINGAPORE and STRAITS DIRECTORY for 1898. THE SINGAPORE and STRAITS ROUGH DIARY for 1898. THE TRAVELLER'S MALAY PRONOUNCING HAND. BOO K.— sth Edition.— Indispensable to newcomers to the Straits Settlements. Price,139 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous365 1898-10-20 1 ASDFASDF The mil from Europe is expected to arrive on Saturday by the P SS Bengal, with London advices lo the 30th I u«t She will br- followed by the M. M s.s. Melbourne on the 29th inst., with the English mail oi ihe 7th inst. This mail I-aves by365 words
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Article761 1898-10-20 2 I Hi. Government Gazette is not given to propounding conundrums, but in the last issue, of the 14th iuM., it h s very distinctly succeeded in doing so The preamble states that U h reas certain insu gents have risen in a. ins a^ain^t the Government761 words
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Article452 1898-10-20 2 It would b< in view of the inordinate j length .»i Council proo edings, plus the Act ing Gov rnor's Budget Address, impossible to liave recourse to any detailed comment thereon to «1 .y. What may be noted, now tiiat the Native States are "fending for tin452 words
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Article616 1898-10-20 2 (Oct. iBih,) THE uncertainty attaching to the terms of the proclamation prohibiting the fittingout of unlicensed naval expeditions against the (jrovernment of the Philippines [slan s," with whom Her Majesty is at amity as a friendly State, is to a certain extent resolved to-day. We have made616 words
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Article651 1898-10-20 2 (Oct. 19th.) NEWS from Fiance \s telegraphed today fiat may not prove so ominous as it appears at first si^lit. We a c told that M. LOCKROY, the able, ene getir, and patriotic Minister he is cera nlv al t at 1 «i»n snnervises the Department of651 words
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Article273 1898-10-20 2 Late dispatches from Hankow to [fee Urn Gazette legarding the great H Jt fH|l native city on the lit instant si te that ti traction was even greater than at first <>i i The fire atose through the upsetting uf a lea lamp in a thatched273 words
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Article127 1898-10-20 3 Capt'in Daly, who returned from a trip home by v* Sachsen yesterday, rejoins the Malacca on her next trip His Honour the Officer Administering the Government will be at h. me at Govern-m-nt House on T.jesday, ihe 1 8 th in St., The If. |f. Company's127 words
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Article359 1898-10-20 3 TO-MORROWS ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. t *-> t J ■i i P°ssiMi 'v i,- public a l b i tlie in ,st suc- P" "i ou h. m v..- oumrrous 1 f >' veral years :~t i o :n< «*rrf.,r is programmeol IIU: I;n^ 1 tU believed tal th, r f :ja359 words
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128 1898-10-20 3 ROBBERY AT THE S. C. C. PAVILION. 1 he I ricket Club Pavilion was entered a tbiel hsi night and a considerable 1 <>f money, a portion of the collections '■<>• <la\ of members' accounts, being cess was gained through une of windows overlooking the billiard room to Hotel de128 words
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Article834 1898-10-20 3 The last case dealt with in the Court of Appeal yesterday was the appeal of Ni C hn ng tr Tllorne 'emitted from Bangkok. Dr. Nightingale brought an action aga.nst the Editor ol the Bangkok Times for libel in respect of certain fomm. Nts made on834 words
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Article102 1898-10-20 3 Another capital game in the Tennis Tournament was begun last night, the final ot the Profession Fairs, Hamilton and Rainnie (Merchants) meeting Fisher and Lmton (B^nks). The first set was fairly well fought out, and ended 63 in favour of Merchants, but in the second set Banks played uj> splendidly,102 words
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Article, Illustration704 1898-10-20 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by nones, pas«mes, playe at chese, the astronomer s game, and the philosopher's game which bo 7 Wi e H S> reC ateS *w£«kZ*n d nuns no body m the mean season." t R r blei S N 86 (R ssel704 words
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Article373 1898-10-20 3 a IS M al 1S beSt When in Possession of a clear road. Motto:— Si ze the open file." A sensational statement as to the health of Mr Bud, that he was the victim of a paralyt.c seizure in the aims, has proved, we are glad to hear373 words
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390 1898-10-20 3 DRILL MOBILIZATION OF THE COMMAND. In the early hours ,f yesterday the GO.C. Straits Srttlemetrs, issur.l orders fr a sudden mobilization drill of ih t ro ()S in the command, under a general idea thai an invading flet t conveying a hostile f ree was expected to arrive From the390 words
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Article112 1898-10-20 3 Ihe G rman cruiser Kaiser went t i No. 3 section. Tanjong Pagir Wharf Vj coal this morning. Amongst the passengers on board the Sachsen are a number of Ruman CatholL priests who are going out to China to reintorce the German mission of Bishop Ansler. The 11. M. Company's112 words
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Article1432 1898-10-20 4 A Five Years' Cruise. We noted the arrival yesterday of the Austrian yacht Tolna, which is owned and sailed by Count Festitics, (who is accompanied by his wile), and which after a cruise of five years duration has reached Singapore from San Francisco. The Count1,432 words
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Article2283 1898-10-20 4 (Wednesday, Oct. 12th, 1898.) A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon to consider ihe list of offices for the year 1899 There were prestnt Mr. Gentle (President), Col. Pern efather, and Messrs. Sohst, Evans, Nanson, Fort, Moses, Tan Cheng Tuan and Choa Giang Thye.2,283 words
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Article81 1898-10-20 4 The Committee of this Societ) ha\e t acknowledge some further donations i funds. Mrs James Miller has forwarded 10 i Honorary Treasurer the following collected by members and associate w Church Work Association. Mrs. Morrell Mrs. A. P. Williams Miss Cowan Mrs. Jarrett 4 Mrs. G. H.81 words
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Article724 1898-10-20 5 The Northumberland Fusiliers have arrived at Candia from Egypt. The mortality returns for Singapore for the 1 he week ended Oct. Bth show a deathrare of 30 55, Ihe total deaths being 133. The Japanese steamer Kawachi Maru, from Europe on the 12th instant, had on724 words
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Article519 1898-10-20 5 By "Field Glass" Some very good gallops were done yesterday on the race track, which got rather cut up, the rain at 3 a.m. having been heavy. It is a pity that trainers who wish to do slow work do not send their horses on the519 words
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45 1898-10-20 5 lii pursuance of correspondence between th^ Secretaries of the teams at Shanghai, Hongkong and Singapore, the first lortnight of November is again decided upon as the period within which the annual match is to Hred on the respective ranges.45 words
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Article64 1898-10-20 5 1 A big robbery is reported from Club Street, the victim, Mr. Pong Teck Joon, last night being relieved of $2,800 in notes, which was locked in an almeirah. The thieves got on to the roof of an adjoining house, removed the centre bar from one of64 words
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Article197 1898-10-20 5 Indian Engineering says Although prizes for plans have been awarded in this i building competition, no plan, so far as we can learn, has as yet been definitely ac- I crpted. The question <»i the site is still an j open question. The Memorial Committee cannot197 words
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Article1249 1898-10-20 5 (From Shanghai Papers.) The Reign of Terror. Peking, September 29th. The brother of Kang Yu-wei and five other members of the Reform party were decapitated yesterday morning. More Arrests. Shanghai, October 3rd. Tne Universal Gazette states that on the 25th ult. the officers of the Imperial Body1,249 words
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Article145 1898-10-20 5 An Anxious Wife. Found at Last. About a couple of months ago the Governor of British North Borneo, Mr. L. P. Beaufort, received a communication from Yokohama from a Mrs. Horwitz stating that her husband, Mr. Peter Horwitz, an American subject, who was engaged in the Philippines145 words
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Article94 1898-10-20 5 The September Monthly Medal was played for on Wednesday, sth October, 1898 and resulted in a win tor A. Mitchell with a fine nett score of 35. A.Mitchell 47 12 35 C. D. Sarratt 47 8 3$ D. C. Rose 37 4 -4> H. Hunter so 894 words
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Article80 1898-10-20 5 I The proceedings of the Court of Appeal, for which Mr. Justice Leach came down from Penang, closed yesterday. The following statement of the result of the sittings may be found of interest Judgments of No. Affirmed Reversed Varied Cox, C. J. 41 21 Hyndman Jones,80 words
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Article55 1898-10-20 5 The following notification in El Comercio may be taken hs an interesting sign of the times All Masons are cordially invited to a preliminary meeting, to be held at No. 4 Mendoza Street, San Sebastian, Quiapo, at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. Ist 1898. for the purport* oi55 words
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Article99 1898-10-20 5 The German cruiser Kaiser left for Hongkong last evening at 5-45. Yesterday before the Court of Two Magistrates a Malay police constable was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for fabricating false evidence. He arrested a man for house-breaking, saying that he had made a hole in the door. The hole99 words
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Article1230 1898-10-20 6 Mine Manager's Report for the four weeks ending on 6th October, 1 898. Mining. Raub Hole. The only work being done in this section is in the North end 220 ft. level. The Crosscut going East from the main level is in 24 ft. in hard black slate. As1,230 words
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Article189 1898-10-20 6 Amongst the passengers from Manila, via Hongkong, by the French mail steamer Laos this morning is .Admiral Montojo, whose name will be ever remembered in connection with the nay tl engagement <»ff Manila on May ist last, which involved the destruction of the Spanish Philippine squadron189 words
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Article192 1898-10-20 6 A circular despatch published in the Government Gazette notifies the reduction of the letter postage between the Empire and most of its Colonies from Christmas Day. From Dec. 26th, therefore, letters up to i oz will be able to be sent fiom the Straits Settlements to all192 words
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Article222 1898-10-20 6 Captain Zachariae, of the New Guinea mail steamer Stettin, goes to Germany on Tuesday by the Darmstadt. Twenty-five cases of cholera occurred among the passengers lately landed from the Loodiana at the quarantine station in Penang. Eleven proved fatal. The number of passengers taken by the ship was 1,200. The222 words
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Article640 1898-10-20 6 The Rajah of Sarawak has taken a house in the neighbourhood of Cirencester for the hunting season. Dr. A. Schreiber, Inspector of the Rhenish Missionary Society, who is temporarily staying in Singapore, has consented to hold a German Protestant Service at 10 a.m. on Sunday next640 words
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Article235 1898-10-20 6 ENGLISH METHODS." Le Mekong has this interesting study of Procedes Anglais. The beauty of it all is that we should never have imagined this sort uf thing had we not had it discovered for us Some time ago an English Protestant Clergyman came to Saigon and beyan to distribute tracts235 words
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Article717 1898-10-20 6 The Orchestral section of the Singa P Pro r Philharmonic Society gave a concert in the Town Hall last night, the special O hj e^ of which was to raise funds for the chase of various musical requirements f the Orchestra, the cost of which they d717 words
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Article69 1898-10-20 6 From an early hour this morning enquiries came pouring in, by messenger, telephone, chit, and letter, as to the meaning of the flags being half-mast high. We had to issue special editions of the F P to gratify the curiosity of those who forgot that the Queen of Denmark was69 words
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Article534 1898-10-20 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostrt est farrago libelli Juvenal. The Topicist is in the happy position, owing to the evasiveness of his individuality, of being out of range of criticism. If he was within its range he would be caieful to ignore it. Ordinary intellects, like those534 words
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Article1415 1898-10-20 7 Dear Mr. Topicist, your notes are often very clever, Fhey a downright grasp of facts that's seldom beat, if ever, I draw from them my politics— and no one ever dares, hi consequence to criticize my knowledge of affairs. For instance, when on Sunday I was chatting1,415 words
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208 1898-10-20 7 LORD CHARLES BERESFORD AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce met on Friday, Oct. 7th and passed the appended resolutions, which were sent on to Lord Charles on Saturday. 4( The Committt* c of the Chamber of Commerce on behalt of all members of208 words
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Article203 1898-10-20 7 A Proclamation warning all persons from assisting the Philippine rebels contrary to law is published. The Moslem Association, Singapore, is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. The Penang Hackney Carriages fares are published. The following appointment have been made, with effect from Aug. 24th. Mr. J. K.203 words
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Article673 1898-10-20 7 The Philippine Congress continues its sittings in Mai >los. Its commits -■< have been definitely formed, and the new government is working satisfactorily throughout the island of Luzon and some of the adjacent islands One of its first acts has been to appoint a committee and673 words
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Article46 1898-10-20 7 1 1 has been suggested in Rangoon that Scotsmen attending the Caledonia Ball in that city this year shall either wear Highland dress, or, as much as possible, wear a distinctive evening dress consisting of tartan trews, kamar-band, and short white mess jacket.46 words
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Article83 1898-10-20 7 The following remarks are made by tie General Officer Commanding in District Orders The G.O.C has much pleasure in recording his entire satisfaction with the recent sudden mobilisation during which everything went like clockwork. The Major General Commanding wishes also to place on record his appreciation of the83 words
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Article1842 1898-10-20 8 AVritten for the Singapore Free Press.) IX. Camel Corps. Formed only in times of war in our service, the Camel Corps are run on the same piinciples as Mounted Infantry and are composed of men selected from volunteers from several regiments and battalions. The Camel Corps1,842 words
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Article600 1898-10-20 8 Killed by a British (Daily Telegraph Correspondent I saw Ihe Hon. Hubert Howard frequently during the day of the bade t f Omdurman, S pt 2. He was very active and fearless, idi.^ and walking about, takm- notes, and making snap-shots with a small camera.600 words
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Article51 1898-10-20 8 Two Singapore ladies while in the grounds of Labrador Villa are said to have noticed a tiger stealing away through the jungle. Needless to remark that the ladies stole away promptly in the opposite direction. It must have been, while it lasted. a sufficiently exciting51 words
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Article82 1898-10-20 8 At Kuala Perak on Tuesday last the s.s. Hock Canton collided with a police steam launch, the latter being sunk. Mr. Distric Surveyor Dravcott and two natives were lost. The body of Mr. Draycott has been recovered and bears marks of having been struck by the82 words
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Article23 1898-10-20 8 Rabies has appeared among dogs in the neighbourhood of Teluk Auson, and dogs in Lower Perak are to be confined till further notice.23 words
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Article450 1898-10-20 8 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 1898. me importation ofthej <pants Negri Sembilan is prohibited >en lntc Colonel and Mrs. Grant Dakon guests of Colonel Walker at Tai^ th Mr. Warren D. Barnes War •nes, Pe.ak, is now in Sittgipore way home on leave. It is notified in Garrison O fen H Litutenant450 words
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Article97 1898-10-20 8 Colonel Pennefather prosecuted in a«* other Chap ji-ki lottery case on Saturday the accused being Fing Huan o Mr Joaquim defended, *nd the ca«C W*S remanded to the 20th inst Ah Seng, the Tringganu-street murder. -r. was to-day charged before Mr. EXcum with the munJer of a prostitute.97 words
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Article49 1898-10-20 8 Appalling Loss of Life. Shanghai, 6ih October. A Iftfge fa* broke out in the native city of Hank m M Saturday and was still burning when 0W S.s Kutwo It- ft there on the second iftftaftt Over five hundred lives are said to latfC been lost.49 words
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Article95 1898-10-20 8 In consequence of the general pointment caused by the unfavourable weather keeping many away from tl»< Hall on the night of the recent coaeett, lfc« programme will be repeated as it stands on Friday next. In order, also, to suit many of the public the admission rat*95 words
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Article7323 1898-10-20 9 Saturday, October 15, 1898. Present Hi-» Honour the Officer Administering the Govern r.ient Sir Alrx Swettenha i k.c.m.g.) The Hon. the Actg Col Secretary (C. W. SKynnersley.i the Attorney-General (W. R Collyer., the Col. Treasurer (F G P nnev th»» Aud tor-Gencal (E C. H 11.) the Colonial7,323 words
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Article790 1898-10-20 11 The Bill was read a third time and passed. Adjournment. The Council adjourned to Wednesday Oct. 26th. Jt j By "Fipld Class" The Entries Maiden Plate.-- Birchbroom and Rocket are not entered, and the only additions to our list given on nth inst. arc Clover a790 words
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Article48 1898-10-20 11 We understand that Messrs. McAlister <• <">• Hill open a branch of their business in Fenang on the ist of January next. Ihe addition of a firm with such a high reputation for business capacity to Penang should be for the Northern Settlement. And we trust also for McAlister Co.48 words
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Article251 1898-10-20 11 Arrbst of Chinese Minister to Japan. Excitement in Shanghai. (China Mail.) Shanghai, Oct. 10. Thrre is considerable excitement in Shanghai over the arrest here of Huang Chu hsien, the Chinese Minister-designate to Japan, by Tsai Taotai, while a guest of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs in251 words
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Article44 1898-10-20 11 The subsidy for the bui'ding of the Japanese steamer Hitachi Maru, which lately passed through Singapore on her way homeward, amounted to no less than 142,880 yen. With such inducements ship building ought to be a paying concern in Japan— while the subsidies last.44 words
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Article952 1898-10-20 11 The following declarations as to the iaiiff and to the restrictions on the admission of Chinese are issued by the American authorities United States Custom House. Manila, Sept. 24th 1898. The Custom House Tariff and Regulations for the Philippine Mar-d, prescribed by His Excellency, the President952 words
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Correspondence.
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Article450 1898-10-20 11 Who are They Dear Mr. Editor,— l notice in your last issue, under the heading, Gazette Notifications 11 "a proclamation warning all persons from "assisting the Philippine rebels contrary to law is puolished. Now, I read, in jour paper of same date, some interesting Notes from the Philippines." I quote450 words
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Article715 1898-10-20 11 t Prince Henry of Prussia, wiih the eutschland, was at Taku on the sth inst le Irene was at Nagasaki on the 6th inst. During his stay in Shanghai, Lord Charles resford was the guest of Mr. Smith, act- manager of the Hongkong and Shangi Bank.715 words
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Article909 1898-10-20 12 The Jean Bart y the newly appointed flagship of the Chinese fleet, left on the 4th instant for the Bay of Along in Tonquin. Gen* ral Burgius-Desbordes is appointed to the head command <>< troops in IndoChina in p'a< c of General Bichot, who leaves shortly for France.909 words
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Article820 1898-10-20 12 Mr. Fred. Gainsford, the representative of Messrs. P. Orr and Sons, Madras, the Agents for Mansfield's Patent Oil Gas Apparatus, had an opportuniiy yesterday of meeting the Lighting Committee of the Municipal Commission and giving them some information about the apparatus in the interest of which he820 words
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Article90 1898-10-20 12 We are informed that a strong force of Filipino troops have been landed in Leyte, one of the principal and richest islands of the Visayas group, the week before last, but as no telegraphic communication exists the result of operations is not yet known There90 words
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Article379 1898-10-20 12 (From 9UY own Correspondent.} The Hon. A. Murray, the Colonial Engineer, has been in Malacca during the last week on departmental duty. The Governor has sanctioned the insertion of $3,000 in the estimates for 1899 for dredging a passage through the bar at the mouth of the Malacca River.379 words
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Article82 1898-10-20 12 1 lie ammunition now said to be loaded in Singapore by a ceitain steamer lor th< Vis^yas distiict will come too late, e\ea if the tmertcan ouisers do n<»t rapture lit- r en route as it is understood the American Admiral is fully advised of this so82 words
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Article169 1898-10-20 12 1 The Spanish steamer Buenos Aires arrived from Barcel >na this morning. Shortly after mooring to fanjong Pagar Wiiarl two gentlt men went on board, one of them a well known resident of Singapore, the other a prominent resident ot Manila, but these gentlemen were immediately ordered169 words
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Article333 1898-10-20 12 By the P. O. Malta, three distressed Chinamen, survivors of the British steamer Mount Tabor, were brought to Colombo. The Mount Tabor w.is bound from Uo-ilo in the Philippines for Liverpool, her cargo consisting chiefly of sugar and yam. Besides these, she had some half333 words
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Article820 1898-10-20 12 We are indebted to a well-informed correspondent in Peking for the followin interesting items 8 Peking, September 28.— An iftpoy edict was published yesterday exone?ra»i n Chang Yin Huan, from any complicity j Kaug Yu Wei's Reform scheme. He'ha* been removed from prison, and is nowdetained in820 words
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Article73 1898-10-20 12 The question of providing ilium rt€ very much in evidence at pres^-' Singapore Gas Company wfveftNC at they are op^n to give informati >r adoji various kinds of apparatus for man ifactut ing gas from oil. Peebles' process if said to give 50 per cent, better results than73 words
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Article217 1898-10-20 13 To THE KDITOR. Sir, With reference to the notes by 11 Field Glass in your Monday's issue, I notice that he writes that there is good reason to believe that one or two, if not more, of the Griffins have run in Australia. He goes on to warn217 words
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Article244 1898-10-20 13 We understand that Mr Frrd ainsford, representing Messrs. I* Orr Sons, MhJrav is at pr« sent in Singaj>o»t* in connection v\ith thr Mansfield system of lighting by oil '4'i>. He was to have an i ite«view with the Lighting Committee of the Muni*\\>A ommissinners, at which they244 words
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Article384 1898-10-20 13 By m Field Glass." This morning's work was the brst we have had yet, the course bring in good order. Chopstick, Kirwan, was the hrst out and went slow. He* does not want much more last work, being very fit. Culzean, P. Bux, and Zitta. Campbell,384 words
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Article216 1898-10-20 13 Yesterday Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones gave judgment in the case of Tan Kiong v. On Phaik, a motion in which the question argued on the demurrer was whether or no the Court in this Colony had jurisdiction to compel a joint tenant or a tenant in216 words
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Article311 1898-10-20 13 An American exchange says: Mr. W H. Banfield, Q4 Adelaite street west, has just c»m plett d an engine for the inventors the HouseTingey R< ciprocating Engine Company of hurst, which is something entirely new in the mechanical world, and which, contrary to the rule with the311 words
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Article387 1898-10-20 13 The sS. Trigonia, the first of Messrs. I Samuels steamers to come* out \wvr. fitted to burn liquid fuel, will arrive about the 2 1st. She will make a trip to B mgkok fiist, afterwards returning to Singapore. Thieves entered the warders' premises at the Gaol last evening and .stole387 words
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Article780 1898-10-20 13 There is a labour famine at Tientsin, due chiefly to the demand for labour for the Russian railway at Newchwang. Mr Alfred Arnold, Japan Times, w*s marrii-d at Tolcin on the 25th ult., to Mi*s Mabel Blewett, lately of Singapore. The outward mail steamer Bengal left780 words
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Article67 1898-10-20 13 Princess Henry of Prussia will arrive in Singapore by the second German mail from now, the S.s. Prim Heinrich, due here on the Bth December. Prince Henry will meet the Princess at Hongkong, where we note that it was expected a stay of some tfme would67 words
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Article172 1898-10-20 13 In the Legislative Council at Hongkong Mr. Sercombe Smith, in moving the second reading of the Supply Bill f»r 1899, an< referring paiticulnrly to the Post Office, said v Our share of the mail subsi Iv has been increased, and on account of the increase (f business the172 words
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Article438 1898-10-20 13 The Christian Brothers' School (StJoseph's Institution) was examined by Mr K. J. Wilkinsun, the Acting Inspector of Schools on the 3 d instant and following days, and although the total of passes compares unfavourably with that of previous years, owing to failures *hU year in the lower438 words
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Article183 1898-10-20 13 The following is an extract from Mr. R. J. Wilkinson's official report on the recent examination of this School The results are of an astonishingly favourable character, and must be a source oi keen satisfaction alike to Miss Hodgkin, the principal, ihe assistant mistresses, the pupils and183 words
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Article44 1898-10-20 13 It is decla-ed that there is an enormous amount of base coin in circul tion in i lie Colony of Hongkong, pointing to the highly successful operations of a gang of counterfeit coiners with headquarters in or at no great distance from the city.44 words
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Article2704 1898-10-20 14 THE TRAIL OF THE BOOK- WORM. Two Rbcbnt Novils. We hay»- here two novels which are certainly far above the average of the output" of English fiction. Each owes its existence to the genius of a lady, and yet in each case the style is exceedingly masculine, strong, fine, and2,704 words
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Article106 1898-10-20 14 As advertised to day the programme of music played by the Philharmonic Orchestra at the roncert last Friday will b^ repeated by general request, as many people were unavoidably kept away from the Town Hall by the heavy thunderstorm of that rvening. The special rates of admis.106 words
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Article260 1898-10-20 14 On the sth inst. H. B. M' s and one torpedo boat destroys a T*«N cruiser and a Russian guob^t funnel German cruiser were k Bar. I 4K So far as was dm know,, th the British fleet was Kin^ Milj( r v close pioximitv to \in^h a260 words
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Article639 1898-10-20 14 For a v bt 's' >StO 1 r patties is like! -■'>':.. dty* 9 il iopi«-H jsu, th** \.,!i, .'md wiiie in a Utgc j contrive i supp nettace, wi rj a re* >iij üble v oml\ Leinf* rarity patched up, i 1 ;111 a639 words
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Article23 1898-10-20 14 Ihe recent i .*«> ..f n tlutpbobU H Slwui^liai liavt* given .i>,- t, flh M giUtio*i at ill port for t niuzHiiiif i#( d<23 words
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Article2054 1898-10-20 15 Attfmpt to Rb*COT Huang Chun-hsien. A Luminary in his Pyjamas. S' fieri ii to China Mail.) Shanghai, Oil 11. Phe dis harmed Imperial Koi an b**dygnard (foreigners), car \y i i j, m i«h a Iu«li. r«»us at'<-mpt to Huang Cliust-lir irn from the i of2,054 words
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Article381 1898-10-20 15 At Camp Thomas, Chick amauga, soon alter Colonel Andrew l^urt wa~ promoted to the colonelcy of the Twenty-Fifth Colored Regiment, he informed his troops that they would have to p!a\ ba'l an hour each d .y. in order to get accustomed to the Southern sun. N >w,'381 words
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Article84 1898-10-20 15 Vanity Fair is responsible for the following little stiry" One of the leaders of Society made a curious lapsus linguae in a shop in P^ris. She went into a bootmaker's shop to change a pair of slippers, which her husband had bought, bec^us< j they did not fit84 words
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Article86 1898-10-20 15 (Corrected up ro October 19 0:s London. Hank 4 m/s I II f 9 c demand I |I T 6 Private credits j? m/s i/i i J documents 3 m/s i 1 1 credits 6 m/s 1/1 i-j-| France, demand 245 Germany, demand 198 India. J I" -464 Hongkong,86 words
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Article101 1898-10-20 15 v October 19.) Tin $48 Gambiet 5.2 l 2 do. Cube No. 1 8. to IVpper, ,^lack (ordinary Sp ore; 22 6z| io. While, (Fair L/W=s% 40 Nutmegs nos to I c 1b.)... 75 Mace (Banda) 75, Cloves \jnboina). 35 Liberian Collet 20. Tapioca, >mali pearl (Fair quality) 4.10101 words
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Article789 1898-10-20 15 October ig Malacca, Brit, str., Daly i > /ia D rts. Ho Lkong, Brit str., Aru"i^. V id KcUntan, P«>h Ann", Brit, sr., Metlo ia arts VtfcDfS4j But. st( Ralph t In|> VVBLLI, B: Sir N M \ii\ Vajirunh i)ut. P I i g, p rts. rAM, Out. s789 words
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Advertisement390 1898-10-20 15 Rallies Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distnguisht d Personages, includn.g H. R. H. Prince Damron H R. H. Prince Se aster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Ri^ht Hon'bl ?The Earl ot Dysari Lord ana Lady Brayc. Lord D rmer. Lord Cecil Lord alletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett,390 words
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Advertisement21 1898-10-20 15 ORCHIDS. J. d' A. PEREIRA Horticulturist, ROWER, Importer, Collector and Exporter of vJ Orchids. Address and Residence, Oxle> Road April 2?21 words
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Article111 1898-10-20 16 The Suppress on of Reformers. AnFxception in Favour of Huang Chun Hsien. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Oct. 13th. Huang Chun Hhien, the Minister of China to Japan, (formerly the first Chinese Consul General at Singapore) who wa< ai rested in Shanghai and was to111 words
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Article108 1898-10-20 16 T«E CAPF PAFLIAMFNT. A Vote of No Confidence. The r.»p A^semblv has passed a vote <»f "N" ronfideoce in the Government by 39 votes a -ainst 37 TH U*-PFR NILK. A Diplomatic Discussion. There ar» daily interviews between Sr Edmund Motion and M Delcasse with reference to the108 words
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Article117 1898-10-20 16 T he Sultan as Suzerain. The Porte proposes to retain a small garrison at Crete as an emblem of his sovereignty THR NILE VALLEY. Marchand on Short Commons. Must Leave Fashoda. Accredited reports that have reached London state ihat Major Marchand is in such straiis that it117 words
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Article184 1898-10-20 16 411 C xurmsn evacuation of Crete Sultan's Proposal Rejec ed The Powers have rejected the Sultan's proposal to retnin a small garrison in Crete and have declare.! that every Turkish soldier must leave Cr. »c within the spedtied time. THE CONDITION OF FRANCE. A Railway184 words
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50 1898-10-20 16 THE FILIPINO REVOLUTION. THE CAMPAIGN IN THE ARCHIPELAGO. More islands Captured from Spain. (Special to Singipore Free Press.) Manila, 14th Oct. 122 p m Twelve hundred Filipino Revolutionary trnoiw have landed on the Island of Panay, whi' h pt'padv surrenders The Islands of Masbate and Burias have also been taken.50 words
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171 1898-10-20 16 Bomb Discovery at Alexandria. Conspirators Proceed to Palestine. A number of Italian Anarchists have been arrested at Alexandria, and bombs have been found in a house there. One was apparently intended to have been u*ed in an outrage against the Emperor William, at Cairo. Owing;171 words
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Article87 1898-10-20 16 lurkisn rroois to Go. The Sultan has ordered all Turkish troops to lep.ve Crete. THE FREN H AT FA^HODA. They M/ili go Away. But "France's Honour ust Not Be Wounded." The French papers are adopting a tone implying that France is willing to quit Fashnda, hut resenting87 words
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Article106 1898-10-20 16 Reformers Up For Punishment. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, 18th October. An edict has been issued referring to the Board of Punishments for severe punishment the present Canton Examiner Chan^ Pok Hi, for recommending Hong Van Wei. Also the Viceroy Jun^ Lv is referred106 words
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Article104 1898-10-20 16 *rencn Naval Preparations. An Official Tour Broken Off. Admiral Foamier, while accompanying M. Lockroy, Minister of the Navy, on a naval tour of inspection, has been recalled to Toulon. Warships Held in Readiness. Four French ironclads are to be forthwith equipped there and to be sent thereafter104 words
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Article188 1898-10-20 16 vopeuaiiv compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) LUate of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain'^ nam« Wht-r* and when sailed. Destination. Oct. 3 Nor bq., Britannm Kristensen Bangkok, June 20 Lisbon. Oct. 4. Nor. bq. f Bonanza Salvesen Kan*KOk. \uj( 1, Lisbon. Oct. 4. Ger188 words
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Article227 1898-10-20 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares P A m Bank of China and Jajain, Ltd. $2* Nominal. 2,000,000 450,968 190,87s 2 l? Deferred. £s Buyers. 2 J* A*' 5 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $5 Sellers. 10,000 f£ B 's*4 8)584 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100227 words
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Advertisement79 1898-10-20 16 BENSON'S WATCHES. \i\sn\( iokv, LUOGArB hi r i.ONDON. MAKKfC fO H. If. THfc. (MJfifiN, Specially Manutaciured and K^com.ncn(J«3 for use in liie East, HKi.u WAT« H A GoW ICeyles* Biigiisli Half Chronom'r:':' KHNSON'S "f.|fr)GATK M WATCH A !'hrii g-JARiKK English L*^«* 4 <*SATBD, SILVKH /5.5, G»LD, &•>*-<« I JKB AND79 words
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Miscellaneous432 1898-10-20 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For w. Daphne Brit, cru., 1,40 Ingram Sep. 2 g Cocos Ids &--11 life is «aar Zbrduif n t 3 r e< J er^, n 2 Ct IS Mo j Mansfield Z Rn t Str4 Od M J X' gH432 words
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Miscellaneous188 1898-10-20 16 Passengers Left by tie Mail. Oct. 14.— Per Laos for Marseilles.— M. Poluciano Suparenza. M. Nemeno Tenunder Cuesta Mr. Ellerton, Mrs. French, \I. '.Xfoniemionnet M. and Md. Telis de la ECtflia, M. and Md. P de Rozas, M. Teodara Vet'a, Md. Romano Paaron From Yokohama.— Mr. Ellis, Mr.Klto From Kobe.188 words
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