The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 20 July 1899
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1899-07-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JULY 20th, I 1899. No. 62119 words
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Article348 1899-07-20 1 RT I CLI ■I' lion in iho 1i aaJ, Fran< ruse < Question, .1.1 I Died, lire Punctured, to Arms, 04 t E •It Match, p ility and the Town Hall, ws. urt. 4.42 lh linsl P. \V. Wallace. 42 I.' tt< i is and Arrt I A 1348 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article35 1899-07-20 1 On 15th inst., at Mount Farquhar, Sepoy Lines the wife of Dr Lk^k, of a daughter. On the 15th i-st.. at Frankfort House, 13 Lloyd Road, rhe wife of Thomas Maxwbll. of a daughter.35 words
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Article43 1899-07-20 1 On the isth June, at the parish church, [lampMead, EDWARD Clxrribitt, elder son of David Shorter Skinner, M.D., Medical Officer of Health, iliesden, and late Assist. Surgeon 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders, to Blanche, second daughter of Ramsay Scott, Belsize-crescent, and formerly at Singapore.43 words
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Article66 1899-07-20 1 On the 10th June, at 2, Darlan-mansions, Ful- S. Rboiwald Louis Kob, ot Negri Sembllan, aged 27, son of the late Frederick remberton Koe. On the 15th inst., at Frankfort House, 13 Lloyd Road, Bkrtha, the beloved wife of Thomas Ma\u ill, aged 24. On the 16th June, suddenly,66 words
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Article347 1899-07-20 1 The English mail of June 25th answering letters despatched from Singapore on May 25th was delivered yesterday by the D. L. steamer PrtHM ll chinch. The next will be brought by tlie M. M. Ernest Simons on July 2^[U. This week's homeward mail is carried by the M.347 words
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Article, Illustration566 1899-07-20 1 Here shail the Pres- the People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and un bribed by gain. Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, rt«dc*4 to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. LOOK about as we may for signs of a relaxation of tension in South566 words
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Article328 1899-07-20 1 (July 14th.) It is with a distinct sense of relief that we find the Transvaal Raad once more engaged in the discussion of extended franchise legislation. Not only so but as to the nature of these proposals, not detailed in the telegram, it is stated that328 words
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Article363 1899-07-20 1 TIN to-day has reached the unprecedented price of §77 to $77. 50 per pikul. The other day Mr. DYKES, Waiden of Minfurnished a return showing that during the last five months, with a steadily increasing price, the amount ot tin produced in the Native States has been steadily decreasingThe363 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement39 1899-07-20 1 Buy Malacca Tea <i, i'uir Palatable, and \\t ■icr the Patronage of the ii< Residbmi Coumcillop Mai in bfl had at I OHM LITTLI hi. 0., Lj D.j Ml < o. Battery-rd and Ml w 1 rd-rd, V 17 m.u.fr.39 words
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Advertisement78 1899-07-20 1 BENSON'S WATCHES. MANUFACTORY. LUDGATE HILL, LONDON. MAKER TO H. M. THE QUEEN. Specially Manufactured and Recommended rfor use in the East, Benson's Special Strength FIELD" WATCH A Gold Keyless English Half Chronometer £20 BENSON'S "LUDGATB" WATCH, A Thrkh Quakjkk Plati English Lrvbk pu COVP'fNSATHD, SILVH'v S»si GOL > £l'2\2s. SFBCIAI78 words
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Article321 1899-07-20 2 (July 17th.) The last mail brought to us yesterday papers relating, and depicting, the interesting ceremony in which the Grand Duke MICHAEI., come of age, took the solemn oaths of allegiance to his elder brother the Tsar. So curiously does the cable overrun the mail that321 words
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Article507 1899-07-20 2 Who has proved himself at this juncture the best friend of France We have no doubt at all as to this. It is the man, some unknown farceur, but clever fellow all the same, who has blown sky-high that blatant political bounder, M. QuESNAY DE Beaurepaire. This507 words
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Article455 1899-07-20 2 (July 1 8th.) THE Federated Malay States are not to be behind-hand when the solidarity of the Empire and her Dependencies is in question. We know that Canada and certain Australian Colonies are prepared to offer military help in case of the regrettable event of a455 words
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Article625 1899-07-20 2 It was on the ist July of this year, a little over a fortnight ago, that, as a result of treaty revision, the old system of the extra-territorial Consular jurisdiction over foreigners resident in Japan has given way to that complete degree of jurisdiction that European powers625 words
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Article476 1899-07-20 2 (July .oth) 11 It is a long lane that ha> no turning/ 1 and it looks from to-day's wire relating to the fourth test cricket match between En2land and Australia as though we had seen the end of the consistent unsuccess of the English teams in476 words
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374 1899-07-20 2 Our readers will recollect that on Junr 3rd, an open letter was addressed throug i the medium of the Singapore tree i to the subscribers to the Diamond Jubilee Permanent Memorial Fund by one ot the two members of the Permanent Memorial Committee elected374 words
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Article613 1899-07-20 3 (Tie plague is decreasing at Pakhoi Um Bridget Webbe and Mi ss Stella uman have passed as pupil teachers at the Convent. Mr. \V. Webster's syce was yesterday I5 and forfeited a month's wages for ring without notice. This morning the body of a Chinaman is613 words
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Article766 1899-07-20 3 France Watchin,, There (Daily Maxl.j Our Bangkok correspondent writes Siam is likely to come very much to the front in the near future, and in more ways than one would expect. To begin with, nobody has up to the present realised (indeed, the Siamese Government d.d not766 words
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147 1899-07-20 3 P. AND O. OFFICERS AND THEIR TREATMENT. The White Star Line's treatment of its officers compares very favourably with the P. and O. policy according to the Merchant Service Review. Thus the chief officer of a P. and O. liner is asked to navigate and be of good address on147 words
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Article66 1899-07-20 3 To morrow being the frete Xationale the M. M. mail steamer Tibre at the Tanjong Pagar wharf will be decorated in honour of the occasion. M. le Comte JoufTroy d'Abbans will hold a Reception at the French Consulate, 8 Raffles Quay, from 1 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at66 words
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Article, Illustration996 1899-07-20 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." Problem No. 156 (Williams) is solved by BQRv Correct solutions were received from996 words
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Article315 1899-07-20 3 The second annual meeting of the Temperance Club held last night' at 8.30 p. m, was well attended. The Chair was occupied by the Rev. Mr. Wetherall, Mr. Mavhew being the Fresident. The Committee report and financial accounts of the Club for the year were read, and315 words
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Article200 1899-07-20 3 Vong Ah See, Goh Ah Voon, Wee Ah Wee, Goh Ah Lee, were indicted for housebreaking by night and theft, and dishonestly receiving stolen property. The men were met at 2 a.m. on May 15 in River Valley Road, and were taken to the E J olice Station200 words
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Article14 1899-07-20 3 Bujang, a Malay peon of the S Department, was fined $25, for g evidence.14 words
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Article1472 1899-07-20 4 r Extension Badlt Wanted. The I\ and O. May Enter the Field. Nearly two years ago a special article appeared in the Singapore Free Press, pointing out the pressing need for additional wharf accommodation. Even then vessels had to tie up two, and, at times, three deep.1,472 words
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Article179 1899-07-20 4 The Local Secretary, the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Limited, has received the following telegram from Raub, dated 12th July, 1899: Crushing finished, '^-4S° t° ns stone realized 2,100 ounces smelted gold. This is almost a 17 dwt. crushing, not o^ite up to the two previous crush ings179 words
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Article75 1899-07-20 4 The Empress Dowager of China is Hevoting all available fuii'i> to military improvement. T. e King's Own Regiment will in all probability remain in Singapore til! the the clos<-; of kjoo. Five Chinese are said to have arrived in Japan with the commission to assassinate Mr. Sun Yat Sen, the75 words
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Carrespondence.
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549 1899-07-20 4 Dear Sir, —Your correspondent Amicus took some pains to show us that the Chinese Christian Association has endeavoured to make the Chinese study their own institutions. Perhaps he will now favour us with a short list of subjects taken up by that Association —which549 words
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Article19 1899-07-20 4 Ihe following telegram has been received from P^nang to-rlay. No 1 ase of plague one death.19 words
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Article50 1899-07-20 4 The Acting Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., Limited, has received the following telegram from the mines giving the result of the June clean-uu The mill ran 28 days, crushing 2,900 tons, yielding 1 10 ounces of smelted gold. Concentrates produced, 15 tons. Cyanide plant yielding £j6 sterling.50 words
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Article75 1899-07-20 4 As soon as news was received in Nagasaki that the Biitish squadron had gone for its usual summer cruise in Japanese ar.'i Siberian waters the Russian warships Rurik Russia, Dimitoi and Pamiai Azoia proi ceeded at full steam from Nagasaki to YlaI divostock. So, at least, says the75 words
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Article34 1899-07-20 4 i -^^».«.^a I I The China Gazette reports that the intrigue to accomplish the dismissal of Mr. Kinder from h s position on Northern Raili ways has failed. (But it hasn't, so Rruter says.)34 words
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Article34 1899-07-20 4 The Russian flags over the offices of the Russian Volunteer Fleet and the Borneo Company Limited are half masted to-day for the death of His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke George, Czarewetch of Russia.34 words
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Article218 1899-07-20 4 CFr§m our ewn Correspondent.) His Excellency Sir Charlei Mitchell Lady Mitchetl and suite arrived at Tanion Kling on Saturday the Bth inst. On day H. E. and Lady Mitchell wont Gajah and Tampin, and on Thursday Rachado lighthouse will be inspected. Governor returns to Singapore on F next. There218 words
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Article100 1899-07-20 4 The Chief Police Officer ed a Cliinaman for selling Mm Tickets, and Spanish Lottery Ce< il Strt.'e^, and five men for abetting the offence. The tickets tvci ich,andthc first of the many prizes f6 Th before yesU rday Superintendent C arrested 1 man f^r selling Mai 1100 words
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Article446 1899-07-20 4 Chicago Phtsicum Makks W< si r\ DISCOTBRT IN UsiNU THi v Ray. Chicago, Hay 23rd.— The value o/ the X ray to tho science of medicii..- is to ave 1 ma tration before the Chicago M.ilical S< morrow evening. Should th( iments the critical446 words
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Article69 1899-07-20 4 Rev. Mr. Davidson an Australian clerj had aw awkward experience one Sunday. l Divine service at Runnyrnede, Victor I solemn tones pealed forth, Do not m Davidson there 1 a snake .tt your elb »w." ininister glanced around and ihudden close was a large tiger snake, quietly69 words
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Article30 1899-07-20 4 Mr. Litton, formerly Acting Co Chungking, has been appointed CooS Szumao, on the Yunnan border of tli-* s States. He is now pro eediag thither frj: Kuei-yan^ K'iin s r30 words
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Article1137 1899-07-20 5 Lieut. Col. Casey, K. a. has been placed i the Mck list from to-day. A particularly tine Chinese palace has en erected in Penang f O r M r Cheah ig Chinese Vice-Consul. lane, BA. (Cambridge) and Jc. (London) has been appointed an I master in1,137 words
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Article244 1899-07-20 5 An extraordinary dacoity case was recently heard i in the Allahabad High ourt. Ot five men captured two were Lance- Duftadars in the Bth Bengal Cavalry and two belonged to the Iv.^mpur State troops, while the fifth was a professional dacoit. The approver, in addition to being244 words
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Article77 1899-07-20 5 Suicides have been very numerous this year in Yladivostock (write-, correspondent to the .V. C. Daily .Wits). In May ihere were ihrc, a physician, a merchant's wife, and an officer. This month another officer IS on the list, as well as three other persons. Duels have77 words
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Article182 1899-07-20 5 THE SINGAPORE CUP." For the eyes of the S. G. C. Royal Bla( kheath Club. At Blackheath, the monthly medal, Singapore Cup, and Summer Medal were played for in beautiful weather. Mr. \V. Murray, 124, less 21 103, won the Monthly Medal and Singapore Cup. Mr. K C. hampion was182 words
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Article297 1899-07-20 5 A curious point of cricket law aro-e in the match between Lai ca-hire and Derbyshire, where Ward, having made 72 for the former county, was given out by the umpire for hit wicket." A quick ball from the Deibyshire bowler had splintered off a chip from the shoulder297 words
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Article95 1899-07-20 5 The quarterly rate of exchange with the Crown Agents is fixed at 2.- to the dollar. essels from Bu shire are declared to be liable to nine days quarantine, in consequence ni plague these. Also vessels from Mauritius. An Ordinance to amend the Singapore Town Hall Ordinance iSgb95 words
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Article84 1899-07-20 5 On board the new Cliine.se cruiser Hai Chi are Caotains Lee (of the Royal Navy) and Lim Koh Siang. The latter fought in the late China- Japan war and was nearly kille i. Capt. Lim Koh Siang received a careful European training, and has been84 words
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Article342 1899-07-20 5 Evtimli New LJsi ior German Hands. (Daily Telegraph.) The farmers in the Catskill district (New York Slate) are rejoicing over the discovery ot a means for combating a pest of caterpillars by which their orchards are being destroyed. Ihe cure is as simple as it is novel,342 words
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654 1899-07-20 5 KINDER IS NOT A MAN HE IS A FLAG." Concerning Mr. Kinder, the great railway engineer serving under the Chinese Government, whose dismissal was telegraphed by Reuter the other day, the following will, in the light of that information, be read with especial interest. An extract from a private letter654 words
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314 1899-07-20 5 THE BRITISH FORCES IN SO UTH AFRICA. M ;oh attention has, it is understood, been recently given by the War Office to the possible strengthening of the military forces at the Cape and in Natal. In Natal, to which attention has been particulary directed, there is already a substantial force314 words
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1208 1899-07-20 6 Their Big Supply of I'i-to-Dati Quick-Firing Aktillbry. by one who knows. t Daily Ma, l.) During the last eighteen months more than one attempt has been made, at the instance of the Headquarter Staff at Capetown, to procure information as to the personnel and1,208 words
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Article821 1899-07-20 6 (Pall Mall Gazette) I had cornered the new member in the club a^ Singapore, and was explaining to him my appreciation of the Germ .11 Emperor with the humility of a true novice. He was ge erously open to con" viction. Already he was becoming quite a821 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter235 1899-07-20 6 l<> the Editor. Dear Sir, I noticed in your column of Mail yews of the Bth inst. a telegram dated Bth June, stated to have been received from Brunei, North Borneo, to the e ffect that the inhabitants of Brunei and the intermediate coasts ports have hoisted the Sarawak235 words
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Article183 1899-07-20 6 On June 20th Cliu LJoon Tai was sum* moned by Inspector liarfleet but instead of answering the summons he let his son Lira Sow Chee answer to his name in Court, and in default of paying a 85 fine, I^o to prison for ten days. Now on183 words
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Article174 1899-07-20 6 1 o clay bein^ the national anniversary of the French Republic, the French Consul, Count Jouffroy d'Abbans, held a reception of his fellow-countrymen and friends oi otl er nationalities at the offices of the Consulate on Raffles Quay at noon today, and onwards. Amongst those who174 words
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Article178 1899-07-20 6 Are women ceasing to marry? It is affirmed by Miss Ella Hep worth Dixon in 'The Humanitarian lhat they are, and she gives a stern reason for this belief Man has been found uut. In (lie middle Victorian period woman adored him. She was expected to178 words
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Article39 1899-07-20 6 7~* dreat inconvenience was caused this morning and afternoon by a strike of the gharry drivers due to the registration of the gharries, which those in authority intend shall be kept clean, and in a fit state for use.39 words
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Article168 1899-07-20 6 The new Chinese cruiser Hai-Chi sister ship to the Ilai-Tien, which h already passed through to China, arriv yesterday afternoon from Sheernis expected to leave for Chefoo some tiV to-day. Capt. A. G. Tate is in com, The Hai-Chi was built at E Sir \V. AmstroniT,168 words
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Article539 1899-07-20 6 (To the Editor of Reynold Sir,— All sorts and conditions oi n lig meet in Exeter Hall during Maj are several which have for their obje( ing of Bibles among savage and Wonderful stories arc tuM at thes< ings of the eagerness of the simple, u539 words
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Article45 1899-07-20 6 In ;i t riminal Nebi < ka, the jur turned the following rem [\\t- jurv in the ab one word that the I do w !•<!:■ ve that any of thea 'ruth, nor ll it either ol if he shoul I.a^ Not (N( w York.)45 words
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Article66 1899-07-20 6 K- ible i re i I how ih a unless some fi it gup between this rm<\ 0 Paris Exhibiti n hardly halt the in wish to visit the fete will be able I accommodation. Tins i>, one ftflSW merit, heard irom time to time, that the66 words
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Article555 1899-07-20 7 Mr. J. Rochford has been appointed a rnm< nt Surveyor in Perak. Page is appointed as a European uni member on the Kuala Lumpor Sanid. Hon'blc Walter Kgerton was a pasto Singapore this morning by the Egerton returns to Malacca noon. n announce the death at555 words
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Article646 1899-07-20 7 More Suggestions From a (ommkr< ial Source. Vour article the other day about the crying need for more wharf facilities goes jrery near the mark. Despatch for ships is of primal importance tor Singapore. Eveiy hour lost in getting alongside a wharf, to say nothing of time646 words
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Article30 1899-07-20 7 Tub (hi; Handk \p. Chevalier 1 1.0 Rathfcith 10.7 Rosnaree 10,4 Culzean 10.0 The Conn- 10.0 Bittern 90 m !■>■>] S.i 1 Duhali 8.1 i >n S 1030 words
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Article136 1899-07-20 7 li. E. the Govern* returned by tl>«- s I Belle at 7 o'clock ibis m Malacca. He was accompanied b) L.--K Mitchell, Captain Duff aim and ihe Resident Councillor ol Malacca. Sir Chatles left Singapore on tht- 15th ultimo for a tour in the Native States, lie136 words
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Article1007 1899-07-20 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli. JUVENAL. The Transvaal employs many pens, and occupies many columns in the papers just to hand. Kruger's bill for damages is again to the front, creating delight in all guileless spirits. Mr. Chamberlain is a prosaic man of business,1,007 words
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Article117 1899-07-20 7 f hat we!l-kn< 1, the Edinburgh Acadi my, cui congrat elf u on a remark Lie share in the Gov < t [tidi 1. At th moment old boys from its class* rooms provide that country with one m if the croy's ouncil, ees to the iovern117 words
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Article111 1899-07-20 7 STRANDING OF THE "BENLAWERS" Till kPTAIN !< *X' i T I PAT! I). >)ur readers will remember a reference to the stranding of the steam r Benlawers y on the Fushishi rock, Japan, on May 12th. The Court of Enquiry was held at Nagasaki on May 25th (on the request111 words
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Article191 1899-07-20 7 His M s Toast Proposid f S is irbw Clark b. bss in Si am. )bserver,J r in London took place last night (7th j ily.j Sir Andrew Clarke ol the Straits Settlements from 1873"75) presided, and among the others present were Sir C«191 words
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Article137 1899-07-20 7 The Mitsuis o j trir.d to monopolize th< cotton spinning ind istry ot Japan some years ago. but to no effect. Now 'hey are trying to monopolize the coal- market.. The price of coal has gone down very low and some collierv owners have stopped working'137 words
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Article159 1899-07-20 7 The Nishi li has set afoot a heme to carry ot\ systemati :k^ of chant) oi h 1-ir^ft It propo n a spa sever 1 \en t tu \>i: raised iro;: among I >is o. the sect and the I ithropic >' large. The scheme etnbra Inn all159 words
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Article1229 1899-07-20 8 {from our owr Correspondent.} Mr. Wright, the General Manager of the Redjang Lebong mine, reports that he has begun to get his tram ready for carrying ore to the battery. He is receiving heavy machinery over the repaired roads without difficulty. The Tomini Mining Co. has a report1,229 words
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Article228 1899-07-20 8 Wot makes the bloomin' Life Guard a Power in the Park? No it ain't 'is manly stride, Drores the 'ousemaid to 'is side. It's the uniform as docs it 'Cos 'es such a dandy spark So 'e swaggers in 'is pride. By the dainty 'ousemaid's side.228 words
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Article223 1899-07-20 8 You may talk about the American women and their Easter bonnets," remarked a traveller just returned dom Hawaii, but I assure you that they simply are not in it with tht ir South-sea-island cousins on the bonnet question. An Hawaiian girl will perjure her soul223 words
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Article521 1899-07-20 8 (From our Malacca Correspondent.) When His Excellency the Governor visited Cape Rachado on Thursday last invitations to accompany the Governor's Party were sent to all the callers at Tanjong Kling, and the following were able to accept them. The Hon. W. Egerton, Revd. F. and521 words
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Article48 1899-07-20 8 The Committee have fixed Wednesday August 9th as the opening day of the Autumn Tournament, the various events of which are. Championship. Ladies Singles (Handicap). Ladies Doubles (Handicap). Ladies and Gentlemen's Doubles (Handicap). Championship Pairs (Ladies and Gentlemen). Entries close on Saturday August sth.48 words
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Article118 1899-07-20 8 By a little coincidence the "hard case" at cricket, whereby Ward, the Lancashire professional, was given out because a chip from his bat knocked a bail off, was discussed in the two local journals yesterday. Two opposite views were taken ol the umpire's decision: "Out," with which118 words
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Article168 1899-07-20 8 There is to be a change in the uniform of American officers notwithstanding protect-, i have been made. The new uniform will greatly resemble that worn in our own Navy. After October I, 1900, new blouses, blue and white, will Le substituted for those now worn. The168 words
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Correspondence.
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388 1899-07-20 8 The Attempt to Rejuvenate Confucianism. fO THE EDITOrI. Sir, Historicus must not have att< many of the lectures and debab CCA. or he would not need to ask list of subjects discussed but I susi knows more than he admits. Ihe in which the CCA. meets is as he ki388 words
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Article21 1899-07-20 8 The following telegram was received :r Penang yesterday tt)o late tor insertion:— One case of |>laguc, no (hath.21 words
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Article262 1899-07-20 8 A correspondent of the Pioneer vouches following as absolutely true On the 20th oflast May, Captain H.C.V Harrison, r.\., was out after game in a near Newra, in the Khandwa district, when > accidentally came across a t nullah. He icd at the animal, and al'hbullet was262 words
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Article82 1899-07-20 8 Extraordinary en hu i ism has the singing of Mi-,- Amy with a soprano v .ce which is i M ba' The coi have, says the Melbourne correspondent 7 ime. been crammed, ami an intluciHi.il i has been organized to provide funds in >^ive her82 words
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Article379 1899-07-20 9 yen hackney carriage drivers were sterday for using their carriages ut having registration plates affixed to. morning Mr. Howard fined each j with the alternative of ten days impri- There are 405 cases pending. Ill' say that they cannot meet the f Mr. Benjafield in regard379 words
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Article252 1899-07-20 9 .< y puli Iti this country gr. i! nlarged < dition of the I the the Arclu Road ri i d Grant Richards. The additions relate k] < hail- 1 Beresford and Mr. Kipling. '1,-- former, Mr. Hennessy asked Mr. Who the divvle's he H- man, i-:252 words
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Article95 1899-07-20 9 tsed at Montclair Baptist J. !-< I ud States, on ihe 1st instant, en M Lui IK Osgoodby, daughter of a famous \.ik lawyer, was married to M. Muir ridesmaids appeared in dicolUtis whereupon Dr. Tichener, who officiated, il against the profanation of the sacred b) hi95 words
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Article61 1899-07-20 9 im Ft /V< rj \\lik h, und« Lillie, who did much useful work for m h while in Bangkok, now has an editorial in its real lan^u. ntire editorial of the 6th inst-. gulierementj chaque fois quo le en rad< <Ic Bangkok, lc> communi-jiil-IIUs interromput mes 1 inseVer la ou61 words
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Article657 1899-07-20 9 (To the Editor of the Times.) •*">'•*— ln recent discussions on the subject it has been more than once remarked that the success of our German or American rivals in matters commercial is frequently due in no small measure to British apathy and indifference. The trade657 words
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Article84 1899-07-20 9 SIMGLI (LIB OMrBTITION. The r«'Mi!t of this competition on Saturday was a win for Mr. Southam, who played with a cleek. W. C. Southam 54 iS 89 A. P. Howes v> 20 95 A. A. Karle 1 8 C Evans 54 14 96 J. H. Robertson 5584 words
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Article70 1899-07-20 9 On Saturday a match was played at the Sepoy Lines between the "Club' and 11 Doctors ot Singapore. 11 The result was a win for the Medical profession. Scores as under Mi mi -»v. Club. Hearn +5 Penney o Middleton o < adell +1 Glennie \-6 Hearce o Ellts70 words
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Article64 1899-07-20 9 Two members of the S.C.C. kindly offer two bats for batting and bowling averages in the Tournament matches. Conditions as follows 1. Every innings or par. f of innings to count. 2. At least two matches to be played in. 3. Should there be a64 words
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Article38 1899-07-20 9 The following tel< was received from Penang on Saturday. "One case of plague one death." I he following telegram has been received from Penang to-day. II Yesterday and to-day, no cases of plague, no death."38 words
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Article711 1899-07-20 9 Cylinder sinking at the Kuala Klang Wharves is proceeding slowly. Mr. Watkins in one case had to go down 139 ft., and the average will be 120 ft., as against 100 ft. estimated. Professor Schumann, president of the Philippines Peace Commission, left Hongkong for San Francisco711 words
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Article1350 1899-07-20 9 A deputation waited on the Resident General on July 12th, with reference to the enhanced railway rates. Mr. Alexander, the first speaker, took the view of the Miners, that th« increased rates would militate against working the out-districts against firewood and against coolie traffic. Sir Frank1,350 words
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Article3818 1899-07-20 10 At a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute, held at the Whitehall Rooms, on 20th June, Sir < ecil Clementi Smith, g.c.m.g., in the Chair, a paper was read on u Life in the Malay Peninsula as it was and is," by Mr. Hugh Clifford,3,818 words
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Article27 1899-07-20 10 The number of telegraph messages handed in yearly for despatch in India may be taken as some 5,000,000, bringing in a revenue of 100 lakh> of rupees.27 words
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Article535 1899-07-20 10 EUturn ot thb Dallas \m> m ior 4tl A full house awaited the return of th talented Dallas and Musgrave Company which comes to us crowded with from Hongkong and Shanghai, and received with a warmth on Saturd i which showed that the memory '>f recent triumph535 words
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Article124 1899-07-20 10 THE CASE AGAINST P. W. WALLA CE. In the Assil irt this mor the charges against P. W. Wallace w tinued this morning. In summing up the Chief Jus out that it was not necessary t the trans! rof I >perty v\a- }>ut thai it was with int<;,' I one124 words
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Article35 1899-07-20 10 Ihe many friends ot Mr. Salzmann will be pleased to hear that son, Mr. Frederick Salzmaaa, Pc College, Cambridge, i Straits Sett Queen's Scholar,) has passed h:< (class III; Historical Tripos) N T ew Regulations35 words
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Article150 1899-07-20 11 I.aw\ir> and Civil Service v. S. V. A. 1 his the first match in the S. C. C. CricIcet Tournament, was played on the afternoon- I Friday and Saturday. The comI team were all out for 85, and as the S V A u am neared that total the150 words
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Article125 1899-07-20 11 mat h wa jed on the S.k.C»und, and Ited in an i win S i S. C. C. 2ND XI. and \j Jami 2 uti OUI 1 rid b J lines Marsh bjames... fai o I l> J an z 0 H aford c and125 words
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Article82 1899-07-20 11 S TRANGE STORY. 1 about .i co > und by a h\ pooi t in a ii gl< mi when in the I Fpj I ndthat of a Europ< an but The Burmi that nhapa \l mngdo enturies ago). But the Chi ■I Fr. Gasphei a priest who died in82 words
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Article74 1899-07-20 11 —Ihe nu ritorious Pientsin who recently committed su death J 1 .i s been brought beii < Board o( Rites, with a -irong hei leed to be hon r,ibly within the past few ite in I ina < annot do h ;t< i than follow in this matter74 words
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Article78 1899-07-20 11 I I tm Explota Li- with of 100, Seven i ent. Pi loort v(, Ordinary Ir, of whicl 0 shai 1 in rcsei I ied r i>i irolt tii k A nd elsei petroleum fields sts in comi with ihe 1 oleum bet 11 j-:. :rt d which this company78 words
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Article53 1899-07-20 11 1 v. how things «an be d< m it };1 ned that on a recent visit of America Maru to Yokohama, when of linen had to be washed at the Laundry Co. received the 7 at^ p.m. and delivered it, washed starched, Ironed and folded, by 10 Kt morning. Think53 words
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Article709 1899-07-20 11 Moseley, the United States Consul Genera', has taken up his residence at the Bishop's House, Stamford-road. Three drafts on the Yokohama Specie Bank were picked up in the street yesterday. The Police want an owner. Suleiman, a Malay, says his daughter aged 17 year- has absconded709 words
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Article18 1899-07-20 11 The following telegram has been received from Penang to-day No case of plague one death."18 words
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Article768 1899-07-20 11 Last night as work was going on board the N. Y. K. boat Inaba Afaru, at Tanjong Pagar, the third officer of the vessel, Mr. J. \V. Jeffrey, stepped on a portion of the hatch which was not in position and fell down No. 3768 words
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Article125 1899-07-20 11 Uncle Tom's Cabin." Concerning the repetition of Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the town Ha!! last night it may be remarked that Me>srs Dallas and Musgrave's Company is undoubtedly a strong and talented one, for had it been otherwise the ptay would have been uninteresting and125 words
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Article210 1899-07-20 11 S.C.C. v. 35TH Co. R.A. The above teams played a friendly match last night on the Cricket Club ground, the Club winning by a goal to nil. Th S.C.C. had the disadvantage of playing with ten men only during the greater por ion of the fir>t half, but210 words
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Article566 1899-07-20 11 Six Millions Sterling of (hcd. At the .opening of the \V. A Pai ament on June 22ui\ the speech of the Governor gives some interesting and gratifying particulars ol the progn s^ ol the (.'loir, winch s(-< ms ti» be rapidly reruvi rin^> from the <lt pi ssion566 words
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Article29 1899-07-20 11 The S. P. C. K. has made a grant ol of pictures, &c, for school use, t<. U v. W H. Elton chiefly Chinese and Nativ< British North Borneo29 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter1492 1899-07-20 12 To thi Editor. Dear Sir, —I must ask your indulgence to publish this reply to Amicus, who, I am sorry to say, shows signs of irritation in his second letter. I can assure him that my object in writing was simply to correct his false assumptions and1,492 words
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Article94 1899-07-20 12 The orders of the day for the next meeting of the Legislative Council, on the 25th instant, include the Colonial Secretary's motions for a vote for a Malay Training College, and for the establishment of a public telephone exchange at Penang. The bills are Town Hall Ordinance Amendment94 words
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Article124 1899-07-20 12 The Telephones Bill, which was debated in the House of Commons) with considerable- energy, will I go far to relieve Greai Britain of the disgrace of being, perhaps, the worst telephoned country in Europe. The object of the Bill is twofold. In the first place it124 words
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Article1180 1899-07-20 12 The following is the conclusion of Mr. Hugh Clifford's interesting lecture before the Royal Colonial Institute. The New Era. Perak came under our control to some extent in 1874. She is the oldest State of the present F^ederation. Pahang, the largest of all, but the1,180 words
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Article27 1899-07-20 12 Lieut. Colonel Pennefather will be goin^ home shortly on leave. During his absence Mr. Riccard will act as Inspector General of Police for the Straits Settle* ments.27 words
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Article522 1899-07-20 12 (Daily Press Corr.j Manila, sth July.— Manila has been treated day of celebration and excitement th.it has < eclipsed anything she has experienced in her |< history, in the way of noise and more or 1^ unbridled hilarity. Americans turned therr loose on the Fourth of522 words
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Article265 1899-07-20 12 Lieutenant de Faramond, of the Fi who has had wide experience as a in the old world, has lately been sent to ngvon to occupy the po->t of naval attache i French embassy, so as to study Ame methods. His coming affords an illu--tr.tr I the attention265 words
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Article27 1899-07-20 12 u is t > >rted that General Fa is to be Dominated Military Governor Paris in place of General Zurlioden to take the direction of a corps d27 words
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Article589 1899-07-20 13 Mr. Brockman will hear civil cases on Monday, and onwards until a proper place s found for the Court of Requests. a Ah Tele lias got three months rigormprisonment for stealing a square of I from a rikishaw. G rman mail steamer Dayern havft Hongkong to-day589 words
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Article353 1899-07-20 13 The Drowned Sailor From the U.S.S. Yosemite." In the Singapore Free Press ol Monday, the 10th inst., mention was made of the discovery on the previous day of the body of a European washed up on Blakan Mati, who had been evidently drowned from, or353 words
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Article419 1899-07-20 13 Sim i Fi nm. Round. T. P. F. LIB RSCRIATIOM Cl.l H. A Stubborn Fight Results in a Pointless Draw. Unfortunately the condition of the ground \va^ against accurate play last night. It was very slipp< ry, and the ball became very heavy. There was a large419 words
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Article21 1899-07-20 13 Early yesterday the body of a Chinaman was found at the foot of fort Canning. There were no marks of violence.21 words
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Article1408 1899-07-20 13 The Manager's Report for the month of June 1899 Ranb Hole Section.— I am very pleased to say that some very good gold bearing ore has been got in the north end at the bottom of the winze sunk below the 220 ft. level. This winze is 50 ft'1,408 words
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Article623 1899-07-20 13 Thk Kv pbi Pixbo at Sixteln-Penle. UO! D s J AND \RI) TO BK JISTA B I.ISH BI). London, July 9. The Currency report is divided into eight sections. The first section recounts the history of the Monetary System of India. Thi Silver Standard imd Tea. Section623 words
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Article950 1899-07-20 14 The Chief Justice this morning passed sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment on Ang Kay Yew for breaking into a building of the Netherlands Trading Company, Collyer Quay, in order to commit theft. Thk Wallace Case. Mr. P.W. Wallace late of 52 Grange Road, was arraigned on six950 words
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307 1899-07-20 14 Before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones in the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Harry Duncan Sharman claimed damages from the Singapore Dispensary. The Plaintiff under an agreement dated August 1898 entered defendants' service as Manager of their Aerated Water Factory, Singapore, at a salary of $150307 words
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Article333 1899-07-20 14 There was a bumper house last night to see the Dallas and Musgrave Company in Brandon Thomas' famous comedy. Not only had the advance booking been exceptionally brisk, but a large number came on the off-chance of getting a seat. The popularity of the Company was no doubt333 words
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Article580 1899-07-20 14 FRENCH COLONIZATION IN TONQUIN. One may become a pru 4 < *etor in Tonquin, as everywhere else, by the purchase of an estate either from the natives or from the French; but one may also become proprietor of immense territories by 'concession.' That is to say that the government will580 words
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Article122 1899-07-20 14 Notice or Motion. By the Colonial Secretary As seventy-tour persons have enrolled themselves as a Volunteer Force in Penang pursuant to a proclamation published in the Gazette of the 17th May, 1 899, and it is desirable to provide for the maintenance of a Volunteer Force at thatpla:e,122 words
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Article191 1899-07-20 14 1 he significance of the news that Russia is about to spend thirteen million roubles on Vladivostock consists in the obvious inference that there is not to be any gradual abandoning of the place in favour of Port Arthur and Talien. After Russia had obtained virtual possession of the191 words
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Article764 1899-07-20 14 Some More American Opin Phil. Francis's Lrttbr, The advocates of imperialism are indulge much jubilation over the defeat of the F mies, and confidently affirm that the irouhi* those islands is about over. This is th* fools. With the defeat of the Fiiip.no W764 words
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Article281 1899-07-20 14 The Woman thai Struck O'Har*. A Japanese contemporary relal in which the parties interested are an Am« widow and a youtg Japam Ihe lath is Mr. Haba, a native of (iifu Prefecture, and brother-in-law of Mr. Komuro Shi^shiro, a P nent Liberal M. I\ It appears thai281 words
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Article37 1899-07-20 14 There will be a 50 yards fa *i> raLl at the Club Bungalow next Sunday at 10-30 a.m. entries for which will dose with the Captain at noon on Saturday. Entl fee 50 cts.37 words
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Article148 1899-07-20 15 A Javanese for having a rifle with him at u pro. on the 17th inst., without a permit, on pleading guilty, was flned The rifle was forfeited. To-day, before Mr. Wolferstan, J. A O Muttie, a Dutchman, was charged whh criminal breach of trust in Baravia. The amount148 words
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56 1899-07-20 15 lhe secretary of State for India has I that a member ©f the Indian Civil who is the son of a native of India an English mother is ineligible for ngc rompensation allowance. "It says the Government of India that an officer of similar descent56 words
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Article107 1899-07-20 15 ralking of hnst.anity in hina, i| is sad to note it benighted country, as much as anyLhe opposition between d.ffeent sec. ions of mity is a serious obstacle to missionary k. rouching on this point on the sth ult at .annual meeting of the North China Minion107 words
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Article27 1899-07-20 15 AMERICAN SETTLEMENT AT HANKOW. It has been arranged, with the consent "'"British and Chinese Governments the I nited States shall have an ex' isive Settlement at Hankow.27 words
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Article52 1899-07-20 15 rokio telegram —A notification of the Department will shortly be issued containing ns tor the control of foreign religions* n.han.ty has been I. ft unmolested, lice has been taken when a church or been erected. By the new notification, i church or chapel is established, the LUtliorities must52 words
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40 1899-07-20 15 uenceof Mr. Gnoh Lean Tuck's ss in obtaining First Class Honours Natural Science Tripos, hii college .mmanuel, Cambridge) has been pleased 1 him a scholarship of £40, tovrith a supplementary exhibition of ear.40 words
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Article75 1899-07-20 15 still exhibits marked skill in ling It tell, us of a worthy Mayor td to speak ot an a^ed fellow-townsman as tOKeranium." He objected to a lady playing in in church because it was "manual'' Ihe picture he most admired in the Dore "< hrist descending75 words
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Article54 1899-07-20 15 he Governor has been pleased to apthc following Committee to enquire 1 report upon the question of subsi3inage in that colony, namely Hon. •I. ihomson, Colonial Treasurer, Chair. Sir ihomas Jackson, Hon. T. H. •head. Mr. I. Thmburn, and Mr. R v, Chairman of the Hongkong54 words
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Article51 1899-07-20 15 Allowing drawings have been made l ne competition ivim OM Kafflebiail Clllb v Vic f^ ub F *t-hul Kant, v. Straus National 'K- Singapore Ferranakan lub v. Darul i mt -d.in Recreation Club v. If. I il N'.^hv.Pulo Hrani Smelling Wuk BUn^ F. C. v. Darul51 words
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Article23 1899-07-20 15 Who on Monday snatched a hair pias from a child's hair in A* ■KU >«terday sent to wo nonths with hard labour by23 words
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Article1394 1899-07-20 15 (Via Ceylon.j and wounded nine Municipal Councillors. Kiots are reported at other places in Spain 1 welve excursionists to Pwliheli, in North Wales have been drowned by the capping of a boat London July 3.-Since his return to France Capt Dreyfus has had three affecting interviews w.th his wife.1,394 words
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Article18 1899-07-20 15 The following telegram has been received from Penang to-day:— No cases of plague, no death."18 words
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Article38 1899-07-20 15 As two Europeans and a Kling passed Tanjong Rhu Police Station last night they shouted that there wa* a dead body »n the Kallang River. The Police have made search, but without any result up to the present.38 words
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Article665 1899-07-20 15 July 12. Webb f r "oh^lT Ban Sbng Guam, Brit, str., Lyons, for Bangkok. Lganda, Brit, str., Black, for Sydney, via ports. Poh Ann, Brit, str., Robertson; for Macassar via ports. Alicante. Span, str., Oliver, for Manila. July i 3 T.L.MACMUS, Brit, str., Sawyers, for Penan*. Teenkai, Brit. Str.,665 words
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Article72 1899-07-20 15 (Corrected up to July 19). On London. Bank 4 m/s 2 0^ demand i/u 7 Private credits 3 m/s 2 'o/ documents 1 m/5... 2/0I credits 6 m/s 2 /o rV France, demand 2^o Germany, demand 202\ India, T. T 4^* Hongkong, demand j% di& Yokohama, demand 4VI pm72 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement298 1899-07-20 15 Raffles Hotel. Datronized b y Royalty, Nobility and A Distinguished Personages, including H. K. H. Prince Damron H. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl or Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord Drrmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett, K.C.B. Sir298 words
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Article78 1899-07-20 16 Queensland's Offer of Troops. Thanks of the Imperial Government. If Necessity Arise, Offer will be Accepted. The Government kas replied to the Government of Queensland that it highly appreciates the patriotic offer of that Colony of 250 Mounted Infantry and machine-guns. The British Government hope that the78 words
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Article23 1899-07-20 16 A Win Against the Midlands. The Australians have defeated the Midland Counties at Birmingham by 44 runs. London, July fjtk, 1899.23 words
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Article26 1899-07-20 16 Further Franchise Legislation in the Raad. The Yolks raad of the Transvaal is debating a now franchise law and has passed the preamble.26 words
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47 1899-07-20 16 The Afrikander Bond Approves. The Settlement of Convention Differences. The Capetown Branch of the Africander Bond has approved of the new proposals. and also of the principle of arbitration by judicial experts in the case v>t differences fir, the interpretation] of the Convention. t.cndon, July ijt/i, iSgy.47 words
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Article164 1899-07-20 16 Proposal to Despatch Canadian Troops. Sir Wilfred Laurier Hopes Transvaal will Submit Quietly. In the House of Commons of the Canadian Dominion, the question was raised of offering Canadian Troops for service in South Africa. The Premier, Sir Wilfred Laurier, said that he hoped the Transvaal would164 words
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Article43 1899-07-20 16 THh: TRANSVAAL. DIFFICULTY, THE MALAY STATES GUIDES. An Offer of Military Service in Africa. to Singapore Free Press*) Taipeng, Ju'y 17th, 9 55 a m. The Federated Malay States are offering 250 of the Malay States Guides for service in Africa.43 words
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Article70 1899-07-20 16 Sudden Illness on u Motor-^ycle. A Peasant "Woman the Sole Witness of the Death. I lie official account of the death of the Tsarevitch statts that he died of hemorrhage of the lungs, while on a solitary ride on a motor cycle. Only a peasant70 words
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Article59 1899-07-20 16 Further Despatch of Troops. Fifteen officers and 213 men of the Engineers and Army Service Corps sailed for tie Cape on Saturday. Transvaal Preparations. The local foundry at Johannesburg is ting dynamite mcrtars. The Afrikander Bond. Fhe Afrikander Bond is holding meetings ft! the Cape approving of59 words
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Article73 1899-07-20 16 Close of the Extra Territorial Regime. An Expression of Congratulation. The Times, in a leading article on Japan to-day, says that she now takes her place as an equal of the other civilised Powers. The article congratulates Japanese statesmen on the achievement of their great task. They have73 words
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Article61 1899-07-20 16 An Approaching Debate in the House. Mr. Balfour has promised a day for a debate on South Africa, which is essential under the present circumstances. The Artillery Reinforcements. Mr. Wyndham, L'nder-Secretary of State for War, explained that the batteries now being sent to the Cape are reliefs,61 words
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Article50 1899-07-20 16 The Question of Draft Allowances. Assam and Java Teas with the draft allowance, were plentiful at to-day's sales, but the prices were below the average. The sale of some t^a, without reserve, and with no draft allowance, is advertised for the 24th inst. London, July i>St/i, tSgp.50 words
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Article233 1899-07-20 16 The English Yacht sails a Trial in the Solent. 44 Shamrock Outsails lk Britannia.'' Shamrock has beaten Britannia by thirteen minutes in a trial of forty miles on the Solent. A member of the Sha?nrock crew has been letling out borne ol the secrets about the yacht,233 words
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Article84 1899-07-20 16 A Great Advantage for England. The Australians Follow on. In the fourth test match between England and Australia, begun at Manchester on Monday, England went first to the wickets and made 372 runs. The Australians replied with 196, and following on made 142 for two wickets.84 words
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Article76 1899-07-20 16 Mr. Kruger's Franchise Amendments. Progress Along the Better Way. Speaking in the Yolksraad to-day, Mr. Kruger strongly advocated an amendment of the Franchise Bill, making the period to obtain the franchise seven years, the oper ation of the clause to be retrospective. This lighteous and reasonable concession,76 words
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Article110 1899-07-20 16 (July 19 »77« Gambler 5 4 *o. Cube No. 1 M 9.02 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 25.2s do. White, (Fair L( \V= 5%) „4050 Nutmegs ij.s :o -e ib.> n 64 Jo. (80s to the tbj M 84. Mace (Banda) 81 Cloves (Amboina) u Liberian Coffee 1550 Tapioca, small110 words
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Article355 1899-07-20 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Pah> )r? Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. < 2,000,000 450,968 199,875 £2.5. Deferred. £5 1,250 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 f 8 584 l Cjb »i4 lO unissued Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25,000355 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1058 1899-07-20 16 VBSSKLS IN PORT > -Vv;»i Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From r Phoknix Brit, sloop, 1050 R. P. Cochrane June 27 Wei-hai-wei St,r Redpole Brit, cruiser, 805 F. F. H. Booth July 12 Labuan Ranruk Siam 450 Backe July 19 Tringganu Road-. Other Vessels Flaes Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees1,058 words
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