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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section20 1899-08-10 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST MtH 9 <lBM. No. 02 S20 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article18 1899-08-10 1 On the Bth inst., at M The Shanty," Singapore, the wife of Sam Reid of a daughter.18 words
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Article36 1899-08-10 1 On the 4th July, at Eastbourne, by the Rev. P* Lynch, George Cau*ley, Consulting- Engineer, Great George-street, Westminster, S W., to Sara, eldest daughter of the late John St. Clair, of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, N.B.36 words
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Article272 1899-08-10 1 The mail of July 14th was brought by the Salazie on Sunday morning, 6th. It is followed by the Bengal Hue here on Friday evening, with the mails of the 21st July. This homeward mail is carried by the Co roman del. The Legislative Council met on Tuesday.272 words
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Article, Illustration537 1899-08-10 1 Mrre >-hai' the Pre? the People's right maintain, IV.swed by influence and nnbribrd by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Aug. 3rd.) The Colonial Loans Bill may be looked upon as the formal expression of the practical537 words
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Article368 1899-08-10 1 What the "Meteor Won. (Aug. 4th.) At the time of the ill-judged Jameson raid into the Transvaal, based as that move wa. on an entire misconception, and on a misrepresentation of the situation at Johannesburg, the faux pas of the Emperor William's telegram to President KrI'GER was instantly and deeply368 words
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Article288 1899-08-10 1 It will be generally agreed that the new and apparently successful effort to retain the Transvaal question within the limits of political discussion, now by a suggested Joint-Committee of Enquiry, is a very hopeful sign. We must assume that, whatever their natural prejudices may be for the288 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement469 1899-08-10 1 no Articles Malay States Railway Loan, 81 Wl at the" Meteor" Won, 81 The OutlaiNlers' Claim, 81 ol Conscription, 82 H. M. S. Powerful, 82 •recast lor the Far East, 82 News. ipreme Court. A Promissory Note Case, 87 I hetty Hand Case, 89 I idgment m Singapore Dispensary C—469 words
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Advertisement185 1899-08-10 1 Posada Wine Co. HIRANO! HIRANO! HIRANO! The most popular and palatable Natural Mineral Water m the Far East. ASK. IOR WHISKY HIRANO. BRANDY HIRANO. AT ALL LUBS, HOTELS, BARS, __c. WaH?" Testimonial _____|l To Messrs. H. E. Reynell Co., Hiogo. Dear Sirs,— As the sample lot of Hirano Water which185 words
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Article275 1899-08-10 2 In a contribution to the Pall Mall Gazette, given elsewhere to-day, Mr. H. W« WILS3N, a well-known writer on naval and imperial topics, discusses the question of the effect of national conscription upon the texture of the population of the great military nations of Europe. So275 words
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Article385 1899-08-10 2 H. M. S. Powerful Aug. Bth.) ACCORDING to a special telegram from Hongkong H. M. S. Powerful is to return to England via the Cape m view of the completion of her commission ia the Far East. Her draught of 2Q feet makes it impossible that she should return by385 words
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Article1299 1899-08-10 2 (Aug. 9 th.) THOSE who have given steady attention to the course of events m the Far East, and to the gradual change of political equilibrium as a result of the China-Japan war and the quite obvious opportunity that gave to unrelenting Russian aggression,1,299 words
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196 1899-08-10 2 Drs. Hiller and Furness and Mr. Harrison, who will be remembered as having made a tour of anthropological investigagation through Borneo not long ago, are again back m the East, m. Ceylon at present. We note this m a Colombo paper The Veddas of Ceylon*. Mr.196 words
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Article45 1899-08-10 2 During the heavy squall last evening the wind got under a part of the roof of the new building of the Raffles Hotel and brought down on to the marble floor all the glass tiles. There was a great smash, but no one was hurt.45 words
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Article664 1899-08-10 2 The Editor of the Malaysia Afeun forwarded us an advance 'proof oaf ha cle to appear m that journal to-morroV*. seems to show that a regularly or h effort is being made through Parlia m g r ed action to secure the permanent Urv nance of664 words
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Article269 1899-08-10 2 LAnl An Unauthentic Ac coi nt. Little swear wheels inform not unlike the i tnan prayer-wheels are now m use on links. They arc conducive to silence, one misses a particularly good stroke one I I the wh^el hurriedly from the caddie ami turns it round Singapore269 words
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Article595 1899-08-10 3 The Russian transport Vladimir left tor Odessa at six o'clock this morning. It is proposed to give a performance of t he "Crimson Scarf" at Penang at the end of the current month. Kirn Swee, a Teohew, of 18 North Boat Quay says that sacks of595 words
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Article133 1899-08-10 3 lli utta, July 22. Following the recent assault Hi Europeans at Lahore several other attacks have hen made on Europeans and Eurasians m at city. Ihe ether night a young man was returning oine towards the railway side when he was as* vaulted by a native. He133 words
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Article, Illustration1042 1899-08-10 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 m the mean season." Problem No. 162 (Mackenzie) is solved by Kt-R5. Correct solutions received from1,042 words
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Article178 1899-08-10 3 There has been a terrible gale down Sydney way m which the German liner Augsburg, which arrived here the day before yesterday, the Katoomba, and the Ouraka, suffered badly. The gale reached its height on the ioth ult. The Augsburg had seventy or eighty horses forward,178 words
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Article23 1899-08-10 3 Information has been received that the Government of Netherlands India has removed the quarantine on vessels arriving from Penang.23 words
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Article92 1899-08-10 3 Soon after 9 o'clock this morning the Sultan of Tringganu and suite left Johnston's Pier to join the Siamese gunboat Ranruk m order to proceed to Tringganu to-day. Sir Alexander Swettenham, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. D. H. Wise, the Secretary to the High Commissioner and Mr.92 words
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Article143 1899-08-10 3 Failure oi the Monsoon. Bombay, July 24. The partial failure of the Monsoon is causing grave anxiety m some parts of India. The rainfall is injuriously excessive m Bengal and the North-west Provinces and also sime parts of Central India but m the Deccan, Berar, Gu/erat and143 words
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Article52 1899-08-10 3 Lim Ah Kin a Hokien of 137 'fanjong Pagar Road told the Police yesterday that $40 had been stolen from a locked box. The Police went to .he house and found the box intact and the monej inside it. Lim Ah Kin will be charged willgiving false evidence to a52 words
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Article579 1899-08-10 3 Calcutta, July 21.— Lieutenant Howard, Kings Royal Rifles, died at the Station hospital of enter i yesterday. Major C. C. Townsend, r. a., has been m Jubbulpore for some weeks back m connection with the survey of ground for a Central Gun Carriage Factory which is to take579 words
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Article415 1899-08-10 3 Australia Midland Counties. Won by Australia by 44 runs. Scores In their second innings the Midland Counties team made 197, the Australians thus winning by 44 runs. Australia. (First Innings.) C. McLeod c Santall b Wilson o H. Trumble c Lilley b Arnold 50 M.A Noble c and b415 words
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Article2408 1899-08-10 4 Wednbsday, Aug. 2md, 1899. Mr. Gentle presided at the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held yesterday afternoon. The other Commissioners present were Messrs. Evans, Choa Giang Thye, Meyer, Tan Cheng Tuan, Sohst, Anthonisz, Riccard, Moses, and Nanson. Lieut. Colonel Pennefather has proceeded to England on2,408 words
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Article81 1899-08-10 4 Signor Jesse Rrandani, who has been touring the world since 1890, penniless, met witii little tangible support at the 1 ow n Hall last night. Although somewhat disappointed at the scanty reception that awaited him, he gave those present an account ol his travels and entertained them81 words
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Article375 1899-08-10 4 Filipinos have proved about as indifferent to the mineral wealth of their islands as the Boer farmers of the Transvaal to the riches lying beneath the surface of the ground. Const quently the Philippines present a tempting enough flelj to British enterprise, which, indeed, has already375 words
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Article665 1899-08-10 4 (Via Ceylon. J London, July 21.— A disastrous cxdlos.^ red today on board the torpedo boat d CCvr Bullfinch, during the trial at Portsmouth v** men were killed and four were injured The following is the result of the rar. Liverpool Cup |L race Easthorpe Grodno Lieutenant Harrington, British665 words
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Article261 1899-08-10 4 Over the Cavanagh Bridge r*. O Away with a bang and a slap. I forged along with my hery steeu And my well appointed trap j And the syce stood up be I il J, Oh th^ Boyan he held his breath, For the steel loomed261 words
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Article513 1899-08-10 5 Notice is given that a Court of Appeal v ill be held on October gth. The British steamer Laurel Branch •,assed through the harbour from East to West at 1.55 p.m. this afternoon. To-day Soh Chwee, for assaulting constable 219 was sent to goal for three513 words
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Article110 1899-08-10 5 Mr.,. A M Schmidt, a widow, living at 157 Sirangoon Road, m the Supreme Court this morning bt fore Mr. Justice Hyndman I ones, claimed §70 from Sana Kinchee, a dealer ol Singapore. Plaintiff who by Mr. Koek claimed that >n July 6th by an agreement the110 words
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Article65 1899-08-10 5 I be orders of the day for next Tuesday's ting include Mr. Vermont's questions 00 the water supply of Province districts notion by the Colonial Secretary to lend ♦4 f >0,000 to Singapore Municipality and $250,000 to Penang first reading of r 'i'ik Notes Bill second reading of65 words
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Article108 1899-08-10 5 Mr. Charles Stringer is appointed a member of the Legislative Council m the place of Mr. T. C. Bogaardt. Monday, October 9th, has been fixed for the meeting of a Court of Appeal. An extract from the Ceylon Observer is published.to show the way a coco-nut estate was108 words
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Article302 1899-08-10 5 Le Mekong has an article of a sensible character on the question of the wholesale accordance of naturalisation as French citizens to Asiatics, a matter of whose expediency it is extremely doubtful. That journal says We understand perfectly that the quality of French citizen should be302 words
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Article203 1899-08-10 5 Whatever the ultimate issue of the Peace Conference may be, it is to be hoped (says a home paper) that the admirable scheme of Professor Renault for life-saving at sea m war will be accepted. The distinction of colour proposed white wiih a broad green203 words
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Article173 1899-08-10 5 Two months ago, a Police Constable No. 115, arrested two Kling men for disorderly conduct m Upper Cross Street, and on one of them found a paper, which proved to be an agreements between a number of persons forming a society for the support ol a mosque173 words
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Article14 1899-08-10 5 Second- Lieutenant Worthington, the Norfolk Regiment, has died at Colaba, Bombay, of enteric fever.14 words
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Article498 1899-08-10 5 The IJ. S. transport Sherman, with the California Volunteers, arrived m Manila Bay from the island of Negros on the 18th inst. After shipping the California Heavy Artillery and stores, she was to proceed home vi 3 Nagasaki, Inland Sea and Yokohama. An inspector of baggage498 words
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Article286 1899-08-10 5 Popular Orchestral Concert. The programme to be submitted on Tuesday evening to the members and to the musical public is of very considerable interest. First and foremost there is the "Unfinished Symphony" m B Minor of Franz Schubert, of which he has only 'eft two out of286 words
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Article148 1899-08-10 5 The Hongkcng papers refer to the completion o* the first Cotton Mill m Hongkong. Though all the machinery is not yet going at the mill o r the Hongkong Cotton Spinning, Weaving, and Dyeing C cmpany, Limited, things are m a sufficiently advanced state to justify Mr. Alfred148 words
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Article81 1899-08-10 5 Second Day August 3rd, 1899. (By Telegram.) The second day of the Penang Races was held yesterday, m fine weather, there being some good racing. Results The Roadsters Handicap: i. Rufus 2. Sheik. The Griffin Handicap.* i. Alden 2. Flash-light. The Coffee Cup 1. Marchioness; 2. Oixey. The81 words
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Article207 1899-08-10 5 Journals down from South Japan give full particulars of the handing over to the Japanese authorities of the foreign settlements. The transfer at Osaka took place on the 17th inst., a memorandum of transfer being duly and solemnly signed. The main property m this concession was the207 words
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Article376 1899-08-10 5 Says the Hongkong Daily Press of the 25th ultimo It is not difficult to imagine the disgust and indignation that would be felt and expressed m the States when once the country awoke to the real position of affairs m the Philippines. There has been376 words
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Article61 1899-08-10 5 Significant Movements. It i_ not generally known that a spec! .1 Chinese Mission was sent recently to ToUio with autograph letters from the Empress Dowager to the Emperor of Japan, and that m connection with this the Japanese Admiral has up the river to communicate with t!,etwoN.C. Daily News - 61 words
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77 1899-08-10 5 Takes io Wickets .ok 15 Rl ns. The mail brings news of an important mate played at Edinburgh Carlton Club v. picked team of Scotland League. The demon Colt, Kaffel, who has again taken to using the leather, played for the former club, andCeylon Observer - 77 words
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Article2066 1899-08-10 6 Some Benefits which Militarism Confers. [By H. W. Wilsok.] (Pall Mall Gaaette.) If we examine the great military systems of Europe m the present day we shall be struck by the fact that m all countries, with the solitary exception of England, they are modelled2,066 words
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Article258 1899-08-10 6 Loss of a Japanese Steamer. Shanghai, July 24. Yesterday morning information reached Shanghai that the Nunabiki Maru foundered on Friday afternoon off the Barren Islands. From information gleaned from the s.s. Kiukiang, which brought m her crew, we gather that the steamer left Nagasaki for Formosa,258 words
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Article466 1899-08-10 6 On Thursday we (Times of Ceylon) published an extract from the Singapore Free Press m which it was urged, apropos of the Russian Famine Fund being raised m Ceylon, that the Russian Government might apply some of the many millions it is spending on increasing its466 words
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Article202 1899-08-10 6 Il is somewhat startling to learn that as one consequence of the huge French outlay on the navy during the Fashoda affair there are to be no French naval manoeuvres this year. The Mediterranean fleet will cruise along the Corsican coast during the next few weeks,Daily Graphic - 202 words
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Article63 1899-08-10 6 The prisoners, numbering about 350, are suffering a great deal with beri-be.i, a disease which causes some to die m a very short time. The disease affects the lower limbs and body, acting much like dropsy. The affected parts swell, and the afflicted person dies. From four63 words
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Article18 1899-08-10 6 The usual monthly missionary meeting will be held m the Prinsep-street Chapel, on Monday next, at 8 p.m.18 words
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Article658 1899-08-10 6 An Art Club has been formed m Kuala Lumpor, and Mrs. Spooner has undertake the duties of Hon. Secretary. The China Mutual Company's new steam er Pingsuey left Suez for the East on July 14th and is due here very shortly. Mr. Watkins, the Resident Engineer658 words
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Article314 1899-08-10 7 1 'LAIN'TIFf TO BB PftOSBCUTBD FOR PbRJURY. Yesterday the Chief Justice gave judgment m a case m which P. L. S. S Alagappa Chetty sued VV. Burbidge and E. Burbidge on a promissory note dated Mar. 26th 1895. Sir Lionel Cox said that on the face314 words
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Article168 1899-08-10 7 i he following, from a recent mail paper, lows that there was little reason for surise m the news of the late Tsarevitch's death, except m the time and manner of it. _nd his being passed over for the suction to the Russian throne had already h168 words
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Article92 1899-08-10 7 I he monthly medal for July was played DO Saturday, 29th July, 1899, and rented m a win for Mr. C. H. E. Robertson. Ihe playing strength of the Club has been. much weakened lately by the departure rom Batavia of several members and only -n took92 words
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Article68 1899-08-10 7 At the annual installation meeting of the Eduljee Khory Mark Lodge last evening. p Bro. VV. Makepeace was installed master r the forthcoming year and appointed his Jfficers as follows S.W. E. C. Ellis J.W Koch; M 0., T. Lowell Robinson; SO, W. H Fty; JO., F. A. Hitchcock;68 words
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Article201 1899-08-10 7 BAIL BERSAWAH GOLD SYNDICATE. tis refreshing to hear of continued success at above Synd catc's mines within the 1 .st two Bonthi two Iresh reefs have been found, both >ng of a very highly auriferous nature and yieldom lift, en pei. Ny weights to one ounce of gold the ionMalay Mail - 201 words
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Article1160 1899-08-10 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli wr v Juvikal. With a few honourable exceptions, the Radical press of England has been devoting itselt to playing President Kruger 's game for him. No use to point out that Liberal principles are utterly set at naught m1,160 words
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620 1899-08-10 7 The Government proposals under the Military VVorks Bill to spend the sum of £4 000.000 upon barracks and coast defence directly concern the Navy. We are assured that the scheme has been drawn up by the military and naval authorities, and that it represents620 words
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Article92 1899-08-10 7 As an example of unconscious humour, a letter recently received by an old-established firm will take a good deal of beating. This is how it runs: "Gentlemen, wherefor have you not sent mcc the sope His it bekawse you think mi moni is not92 words
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857 1899-08-10 7 A lecture on the above subject has been delivered by the Reverend Maurice Jones, 8.A., Chaplain to the Forces, Malta, before* the local branch of the Navy League. The lecturer began thus: "The empire of which I have to speak to you857 words
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Article91 1899-08-10 7 Nineteen Russian Jews were charged with playing cards m a common gaming house 175 Queen Street, yesterday before Mr. VVolferstan. Sergeant Ambrose said he raided the house at 9 15 pm. on the 27th ultimo. Mr. Braddell submitted that there was no case, as the house was91 words
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Article1027 1899-08-10 8 (Scotsman, July 3.) Mr. Thomas R. Dewar has recently returned from another trip round the world, m the course of which he has naturally concerned himself largely with commercial prospects and openings for trade. The most important of his experiences were m the Far East.1,027 words
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Article1371 1899-08-10 8 No. XII. A Pilgrimage to Abbots. ord and Neighbourhood. (Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Rbith.) Summer has come. After a fortnight of cloudless skies, brilliant sunshine, and almost tropical heat, the most discontented of mortals will admit that it has1,371 words
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Article180 1899-08-10 8 Even with the most self-controlled male golf is occasionally trying to the temper. Its influence on the stability of the more mobile feminine mind may be imagined. VVe would therefore, m view of the Doctors' Golf Prize competitions, to be played for by ladies, recommend an180 words
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Article296 1899-08-10 8 Of late the question of the origin of the British Church has come to the Iront. It is now indisputable that there was a Brito-Celtic Church m Britain befote the time of St. Augustine, as also that it was well established and properly organised. About ad.296 words
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Article427 1899-08-10 8 MUSIC There are many kinds of music mi n this festive little isle There's music meant to please you and there's music meant to rile There's music that's a blessing, and there's music that's accursed But that round Mount Sophia is the wicker' est and worst. There's the Philharmonic Music427 words
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Article110 1899-08-10 8 FRENCH ACTION' IN KWANG-CHOW-WAN. The Universal Gaaetta states that the YtUU have taken Hsiuiigchou and Shih M_n m thof Kwangchow-wan. Some forts have been down, and French officials have b.en nom;iia over each village which the French have under their control. Proclamations I issued informing the people that they were110 words
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Article40 1899-08-10 8 Coßrs Ordf.r.v Head Ouarter Office, Singapore, 4th Au. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing k 2nd Lt. P. Hitton. 2. Gymnasium Class. Wednesday 5.15 p.m Friday 5.15 p.m. B> Order, ti. r\'Ac_e, C.-ii Ag. Adjutant S. x40 words
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Article45 1899-08-10 8 Chew Siew Peng, arrested m Bridge Road on the 2^th ultimo on a W of kidnapping Hong So. a Chinese K 1 1 J years of age from Sago Lane on July was yesterday sentenced by the two magistrates to nine months r, 01 imprisonment.45 words
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Article34 1899-08-10 9 A Russian spy, arrested m the act of taking photographs m Weihaiwei, was taken to Chefoo by H. M. S. Rattler, and handed over to the Russian Consul there.34 words
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Article77 1899-08-10 9 Ihe Japanese Government has decided to open the following new ports for foreign trade Shimizu, h_ruga province. lakeloyo, Owari province. Vokkaichi, Ise province. Moji and Hakata, Chikuzen province. Karatsu and Kuchinotsu, Hizen province. \I sumi, Higo province. .gahara, Sasuga, Shishimi, on Tsushima Lland. Shimonoseki, Nagato77 words
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Article548 1899-08-10 9 Pinang Gazette. t Penang Turf Club's autumn meeting, which •nenccd yesterday, did not certainly open under ihe auspicious conditions expected. In the first c, the wet weather (unlooked for at this early date m August) made the racing track very tricky and soft, well looked after and drained548 words
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66 1899-08-10 9 This new institution continues to make decide d progress, there being last month thirty girls m attendance. These are re ported to be intelligent, fond of study, and Mltislactory rate ol educational advance may therefore be anticipated. Mrs. Lim Boon Keng is giving lessons m66 words
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Article118 1899-08-10 9 At 930 a.m. to-day a Chinaman was brought to the Sepoy Lines Station with a rope mark round his neck. His friends ported that he had attempted to commit 1 ide, and he was removed to the neral Hospital. It is reported (says a Nagasaki contem •.'.ry), that a Chinese118 words
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Article1542 1899-08-10 9 The new clergyman for Selangor is 27 years of age and a widower. His name is Clarke and he is expected m Selangor this week end. The salary of Sir Winfield Bonser, Chief Justice of Ceylon, is to be raised to R5.27,500 per annum from next1,542 words
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Article152 1899-08-10 9 Third Day. (By Telegram.) The third day's racing at Penang was not favoured by pleasant weather rain fell before and during the meeting and the going was heavy. Results The Larrikin Cup A handicap for Subscription Griffins Mr. G. T. How's Gipsy Queen n.o I Mr. Mi Allen152 words
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Article178 1899-08-10 9 We have received from the Hon. Sec, Mr. P. H. Upton, the handicaps and draws for the L. L.T. C. Tournament, which begins on Wednesday. Pressure on our space compels us to omit all but the following PLAY ON WEDNESDAY. Ladies Singles. Miss Werry, ree. 15.3178 words
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Article43 1899-08-10 9 Rough Cleas-Up. The Local Secretary, 1 1 1 Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd Singapore has received this telegram from Raub, dated 7th August, 1899: Rough cleaning up of Battery yielded 2,000 oz. Amalgam, estimated quantity of stone crushed being 1,250 tons.43 words
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Article111 1899-08-10 9 His Lordship tiie Chief Justice thi_> afternoon m giving judgment m Anthonisz v. Sureties of Vrnasalam Chetty said he had considered all the circumstances of the case aud that the bankrupt who had given security to return to Singapore by certain date had satisfied him that111 words
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Article197 1899-08-10 9 The Popular Orchestral Concert to be given to-night by the Orchestra of the Philharmonic Society contains many points of interest. The classical side of the programme is well represented by Schubert's famous Symphony m B minor, of which only two movements have been left by the197 words
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Article19 1899-08-10 9 The P. O. mail steamer Bengal, left Colombo at 8 p.m. on Saturday and i* due here Friday afternoon.19 words
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Article203 1899-08-10 10 Hon'ble C. Stringer's Prize. The following is the result of play on the first round H. Rankine beat W. A. Cadell. H. Booth beat A. Morrison. C. Evans beat A. A Gunn (w.0.) Dr. Jesser Coope beat Major Hearn fw.o.) Hon. J. M. Allinson beat A. Robertson203 words
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237 1899-08-10 10 In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Ju.-t cc Hyndman Jones gave judgment m the i ase of Sharman against the Singapore Dispensary. Mr. Ellis and Mr. Sharpe represented the plaintiff, and Mr. Nanson and Mr. Buckley the defendant Company. His Lordship gave judgment237 words
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Article253 1899-08-10 10 On Sunday morning about 9 o'clock Mr. Vf. C. Southam saw a Malay named Mat m a helpless condition m a waterlogged sampan off Tanjong Katong, and got the man ashore. Mat who was terribly cut about the head and body, his wounds m all numbering about253 words
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Article106 1899-08-10 10 The Chief Justice heard this case on June 27th and reserved judgment The claim was on a bond entered into by the Defendants that a certain bankrupt would not leave the Colony without the permission of the Official Assignee. Mr. J D. Stuart appeared for106 words
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Article737 1899-08-10 10 S. C. C. v. Unitbd Service. This match m the Cricket tournament, which was commenced on Friday, ended m a win for the S. C. C. by 84 runs. For the Club, D. Kerr took six wickets for 15 runs and L. B. Hannaford four wickets for 14 runs;737 words
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Article180 1899-08-10 10 The Chief Justice this afternoon gave judgment m the appeal of Chin Kwai. The Respondent is the Queen on the prosecution of Inspector Bourne. This appeal was argued before his Lordship on the 25th ultimo, and the chief ground of appeal was that Section 35180 words
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Article286 1899-08-10 10 This morning the Chief Justice heard an interesting c^se under the Women and Girl's Protection Ordinance 1896. Wee Tan Kela Siew of 51 Kirn Seng Koad says that his daughter Tan Ah Chee aged 17 years, on the May 17th of this year went to286 words
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Article428 1899-08-10 10 In the course of his speech m the Canadian House of Commons on 7th inst., on the action of British Columbia with regard to the exclusion of Japanese immigrants. Sir Wilfrid Lauder said, while admitiing the existence of a sentiment of repugnance to Mongolians among the428 words
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Article90 1899-08-10 10 A very interesting discovery has been made at Dunkirk. While excavating a channel m connection with some dock extensions there was found buried under the sand an ancient man-of-war. It is believed to be one of the ships which composed the Spanish Armada which was engaged iv the final battle90 words
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Article185 1899-08-10 10 On the 7 th.) m the House of Commons Lo-.., Beresford asked the Under-Secretary for Ct Affairs whether British subjects m Batavi compelled to serve m the Dutch Army I*T defence of the Island of Java whether any Z had a right to impress British185 words
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Article364 1899-08-10 10 The directors of the British North Borneo Cv pany, m their report for the year ended Dec" last, state that the total revenue amounts' £53,882, comprising £50,330 m Borneo and from interest and other sources m LonoV The expenditure for the year is £38,180 m B rneo364 words
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Article92 1899-08-10 10 Dr. James G. Bennett, of Halifax claim; to have found a complete antidote for all forms of malaria, and is m communication with Mr. Chamberlain and others on the subject. His son has gone to Kngland 10 arrange for a trial. So much confidence has the doctor m92 words
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Article298 1899-08-10 10 With regard to the details of our trade with the Far East there was a decrease m June m the export of cotton yarn and twist to China and the Straits Settlements, but Japan shows a mod'jraie increase. Kor the six months the returns show a shrinkage all298 words
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Article75 1899-08-10 10 H M.S. Bonaventure, which went a_>»off off the Siberian coast, has been floated and has gone to dock at Nagasaki. M. Heloary, editor of EOpcn.jn at Saigon, is about to marry Mile. Favey. daughter of a high Indo-China om> The committee of the Selangi I rf Club are considering a75 words
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Article815 1899-08-10 11 (Via Ceylon.) London, July 25. The Goodwood Plate w*s run fcr today resulted as follows Merman Mitcham 2 Merry Buck 3 London, July 26. Colonel Parsons is gazetted a X ght Commander of the Order of St. Michael St George for services m Egypt. Yorkshire has beaten Kent by815 words
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258 1899-08-10 11 Australians Defeated. Surrey Victor Ous. Cbnti rt Bt Haves. London July 20.— The match between Surrey the Australians termi n.ted to-day m a brilliant y for the county by 104. runs. Fiasi Ivnincs Thimble Irresistible. In the first innings Surrey, K n^ n first, were ut for 112. ult was258 words
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Article919 1899-08-10 11 Last month Mr. Chamberlain, on behalf of Mrs. Edgar, presented the Transvaal Government with a claim tor compensation on account ot the death of her husband, who, during a fracas m Johannesburg, m December last, was shot by a police officer. It is now stated that the compensation919 words
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Advertisement646 1899-08-10 11 X-TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI AX BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAttTAL lio.ooojcoo RESERVE FUND 4 $.0,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF > PROPRIETORS 10,000,000 Court op Directors. R. M. Gray, Esq.— Chairman. N. A Sins, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. E. Gobtz, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. E. Shellim, Esq. R. H. Hill, Esq. A. Haupt, Esq.646 words
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Advertisement656 1899-08-10 11 ___L ft_ Office. CoMy*_cQ_av. £g Wharves. Me*# Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Through Bills oi Lading issued for Persian Gulf Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco via656 words
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Advertisement238 1899-08-10 12 Katz Bros., LIMITED. Outfitting Department. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS, VIZ ik V __A H_____________HBi THE SHIKAREE HELMET, WHITE. The Cyprus Hat, m White, Grey, Light _yfdß __P*vfite s s Am\W _^E_^_E Zl. v _HC_kV LmXW _________s^^^?F^*^- ~> THE SINGAPORE HELMET, WHITE. Grey Felt Helmets,238 words
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Advertisement216 1899-08-10 12 John Little CO., LTD. New Goods s.s. CANTON, White Cellular Dress Shirts. White Longcloth Dress Shirts Coloured Neglige Shirts Coloured Pyjama Suits. White Drill S.B. Waistcoats Shepherd's Plaid DB. Waistcoats. White Pique SB. Dress Vests D B Black Alpaca Jackets Grey Alpaca Tackets Pearl Pelt Single Terai Hats Brown m216 words
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Advertisement202 1899-08-10 12 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. ENGINEERS, Boiler-Makers, Shipbuilders AND General Contractors. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FROM STOCK Steam Pumps. Mining, Horizontal and Vertical Direct Acting Duplex and Spec al Sinking pumps up to 20,000 gallons rephour. Boilers for Mining Purposes. Locomotive, Colonial and Vertical Boilers m Stock and m progress,202 words
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Advertisement481 1899-08-10 12 The Singapore Free Press. Mercantile Advertiser L Cable Address,— Advertiser, Singapore Telephone Number.— No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Su_g ap c HTHE leading English Newspaper m _t_ 1 Straits Settlements; Johore J, Federated Native States of Perak Sel gor, Sungei Ujor.g, Pahang, the egri Sembilan; British Ncrth Borneo;481 words
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Article581 1899-08-10 13 Plague deaths m Hongkong are down to a steady daily average of 5. Over four hundred dollars were recovered as fines m yesterday's Municipal cases. Syed Abdul Rahman, an Arab, had today to pay $10 and costs for non-attendance to a summons. Second Lieutenant R G.581 words
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Article118 1899-08-10 13 result of play for the Doctor's Prize follows. Heap. 44 54 j iJ{) Wern 5 S 6 v,_u jjii 5 Bradley 49 66 ser 1^ Farmai 53 81 16 118 x Burkinshaw r>s 70 18 120 ,r gvaii fia 74 14 122 Warrack r, 5 84118 words
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Article1602 1899-08-10 13 Tuesday, August 8, 1899. Present i H E. the Governor (Sir C. B. H. Mitchell, ecu c The Hon'ble the Officer Commanding the Troop, (H E. Ma.or General Dickson, c.b.) Col Secretary (Sir Alex.* Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) the Col. Treasurer (F. G. Penney). •> the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill)1,602 words
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Article315 1899-08-10 13 In the Supreme Court betore His Honour Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones the appeal of Cheng Chew, an assistant to Messrs. John Little Co., was heard. Early m June Messrs. John Little Co. prosecuted the appellant for criminal breach trust as a servant m respect of a sum315 words
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330 1899-08-10 13 m The following is the sixty-eighth report of the Court of Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders to be held at Hongkong, on Augu_t 19th. Ihe Directors have now to suhmit to you a General S'atemeni of theaffaiis ot ihe Bank, and330 words
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Article141 1899-08-10 13 PLAY ON WEDNESDAY. I.^niEs Singles. Miss Werry, ree. 15.3 v. Mrs. Shrager, ree. 3. Mrs. Coleridge, ree. 4 v. Mrs. Newton, ree. 1 5.1 Mixkd Doubles. M A" Class. Mrs. Lovell and Mr. Mactaggart, owe 15 v. Miss J. Gunn and .Mr. G. T. Greig, ree.141 words
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Advertisement51 1899-08-10 13 The following is the result of the sale of land and property put up for auction at Messrs. Powell and Cos. rooms this afternoon. A piece of land off SirangoonRd. containing an area of i^ acres, bought by Mr. R. J. Ramin for fti* Tl c other lots were bought51 words
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Article1965 1899-08-10 14 Further Correspondence. Much correspondence on the subject of the Singapore-Johore Railway was laid on the table of the Legislative Council yesterday. It will be remembered that Government last year inserted a sum of $400,000 m the Estimates as a first vote. This was thrown out by one vote,1,965 words
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Article795 1899-08-10 14 (Singapore Philharmonic Society.) Last night at the Town Hall the Philharmonic Siciety's Orchestra again appeared m another of this season's "Popular Orchestral Concerts." It was by extreme ill fortune that just as many people would be getting ready to proceed to the Concert a heavy storm of795 words
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Article84 1899-08-10 14 Saib and Ismail, the Sultan of Tringgann's cook and boy, were before Mr. Wolferstan charged with assaulting and robbing Ibrahim of a diamond ring. Ibrahim said on the ist instant the Tunku Abdullah gave him the ring to take to his mother who was living m Bukit Timah Road. He84 words
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Article90 1899-08-10 14 August 8.) li.. Gtambief do. Cube No. i Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 25 S do. White, (Fair L/W=s% J 4 Nutmegs nos to the lb.) do. (80s to the lb) Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) VLiberian Coffee 1 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality ,1 do. do flake (do. do.) 6.3090 words
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Miscellaneous616 1899-08-10 14 CLEARANCES. August 2. R. K. Atjbh, Dut. str., Griffin, for Parian* ports. X'K Vla August Kian Yamc, Brit, str., Chopard, for Muar Ho Leong, Brit, str., Angus, for Kelantan ports. Penang, Bnt. str., Rawlingson, for Samarar,., via ports. 1 Vorwarts, Ger. str., Bruhn, for Sarawak Carolina, Dut. str., Falck, for616 words
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Article324 1899-08-10 15 Singapore, August 7, 1890. i 'toted ar*- generally those current at roc* Market. At the other markets there mall variations. Beans, per c^y Do., French do. Beef d o Beef Steak do Bean Sprouts do. Bamboo Sprouts do. a Blachan d o. I 2 Brinjah do. Cabbage,324 words
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Advertisement129 1899-08-10 15 Fraser Cumming. Oppicis:— 7c Battery Road. Sawmills: Johore Bharu. Brickworks:— Sirangoon and Balestier. Timber Merchants. PRIME HARD-WOOD, cut by our own *ien m the best districts, and steam sawn to any size. KED TIMBERS. Flooring Board accurately planed, tongued and grooved under the superinten dence of an experienced European. DOOR129 words
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Advertisement695 1899-08-10 15 Fraser Neave, Ltd. PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS, AND COMMERCIAL STATIONERS. QUR Printing Establishment is the W largest and most complete m the Straits Settlements* its stock of type is continually being augmented by additions from the best makers, and it is fitted up with the most modern machinery for producing First-class Work695 words
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Advertisement482 1899-08-10 15 Under the Most Distinguished p« ronag-e of jCs^St His Highness THE SULTAN OF JOHORE ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewellers, Dealers m Precious Stones No. 82-1 and 82-2 Brass Bassa Road. HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK Fashionable ready made Jewelleries of variou design, mounted with high class diamonds, rubies, pearls, emeralds,482 words
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Advertisement509 1899-08-10 15 NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS OF Dynamite, Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, P Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL KINDS OF Safety Fuses, AND Electric Blasting Apparatus. The above Explosives, being all manufactured m Great Britain, are made to pass the high standard of safety and purity tests imposed by the British Government509 words
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Article17 1899-08-10 16 They Defeat the M. C. C. The Australians have beaten the M.C.C. by nine wickets.17 words
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Article34 1899-08-10 16 No Claim to San-mun Bay. The Milan Corriere m an inspired article states that Italy has definitely abandoned her claim to Sanmun Bay, and does not intend to demand another station.34 words
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Article46 1899-08-10 16 An Alleged Rapprochement between France and Germany. The Russian Press Suspicious. M. Delcasse has gone to St. Petersburg to visit Count Muravieff. There is a significance attached to this, after the rapprochement between France and Germany which the Russian Press views with suspicion.46 words
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Article44 1899-08-10 16 »The The Malay States Railways. The Colonial Loans Bill provides for the loan of £500,000 for the construction of Malay Mates Railways to connect the existing lines, and for the extension of the Perak line to Penang. London, August 3rd, fSpp.44 words
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Article22 1899-08-10 16 His Yacht Wi-s at Cowes. The Emperor of Germany's yacht Meteor has won the Queen's Cup at Cowes.22 words
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Article75 1899-08-10 16 Passed by the Commons. The Hnu^e of Commons has passed the Colonial Loans Bill. THE TRANSVAAL DIFFICULTY. Its Disastrous Effect on Trade. BThe Joint Enquiry. The prolongation of the crisis m South Africa is ruining business. Mr. Chamberlain, replying to a question of Mr. Bryn Roberts,75 words
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Article33 1899-08-10 16 Italian Naval fceliefs. The two Italian men of-war already mentioned m the telegrams, the Vesuvio and tbe Carlo Alberto, are merely being sent to China to relieve two others reMrning33 words
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Article68 1899-08-10 16 Generally Successful. The Naval manoeuvres have been brought to a conclusion, the h.me fleet, consisting mostly of ironclads, succeeding m preventing the hostile fleet, chiefly of fast cruisers, from intercepting a trans-Atlantic convoy of food-stuffs. Wireless Telegraphy At Sea. The new system of wireless telegraphy was largely68 words
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Article28 1899-08-10 16 CANADA AND T HE CHINESE. S No Increase of Poll-tax. The Canadian Government has decided not to increase the Chinese poll-tax this year. London, August jth, 1899. m28 words
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Article27 1899-08-10 16 The "Powerful" Leaves the China Station. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Aug. Bth., 1899. H. M. S. Powerful returns to England via the Cape.27 words
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Article89 1899-08-10 16 Alleged Desire to Abdicate. The Times Correspondent at Paris states that the Tsar of Russia is m favour of abdicating m favour of his brother the Grand Duke Michael, owing to the many disappointments he has met with. M Delcasse's Mission to Russia. He also slates89 words
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Article60 1899-08-10 16 Mr. Chamberlain's Despatch. Kruger's Conciliatory Language. The Volksraad will consider Mr. Chamberlain's despatch to-morrow. In the meanwhile President Kruger has intormed Sir Alfred Milner that he is willing to accept any friendly suggestion that is likely to lead to a settlement. Another Battalion for South Africa. The60 words
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Article68 1899-08-10 16 A Draw with Hampshire. The cricket match Australians v. Hampshire has resulted m a draw. London, Jth August, 18qg. THE TRANSVAAL DIFFICULTY. Another Regiment Ordered to South Africa. The Munster Fusiliers have been ordered to the Cape. Mr. Chamberlain's Despatch. Mr. Chamberlain's despatch to President Kruger intimated his68 words
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Article131 1899-08-10 16 France's Policy. France has decided to grant the maximum bounty to French produced sugar during the coming year. A Hint irom the Government. Mr. Brodrick, speaking m the House of Commons, thought it possible, m view of the extension of the system of countervailing duties, that131 words
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Article152 1899-08-10 16 The Commercial Position m China. Open Ports. In a discursive debate on China, Mr. Brodiick said that Englishmen naturally viewed any reforms m China favourably. The customs of centuries could not however be changed quickly, and the Government hoped for good results from Britain's cooperation152 words
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Article34 1899-08-10 16 PRUSSIA A Diplomatic Threat. A note of M. Giers to China warns hei that an alliance with Japan will give great offence to Russia, and that the consequences will be most serious.34 words
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Article76 1899-08-10 16 (Corrected up to August 9). On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/o£ demand x /ii| Private credits 3 m/s 2/0^ documents 3 m/s .2/o§ credits 6 m/s 2 FRANCE, demand 250 Germany, demand 202 India, T.T 140J HONGKONG, demand i% dis Yokohama, demand 4% pm. I Java, demand 119J Manila,76 words
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Article367 1899-08-10 16 Quotation Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid j^ Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. C 2,000,000 450,968 199,875^2.5. Deferred. ,£5 1,250 7i Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. io,ooof£ S B 's°*4 Z*. fe J 1.4*0 unissued Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25,000367 words
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Advertisement54 1899-08-10 16 JUST ARRIVED Per s.s. Commonwealth fro AMERICAN TOBACCO Co. A large consignment ot PIPE TOBACCO, CIGAKr;TT_> Seal North Carolina m J lb tin-. Hard Tack Straight Cut 2 oz. packet- 15 RichmondGemCigaret.es 50 inttns Virginia Bright Old Gold m packets of 10 To be obtained from all Agents W. A.54 words
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Miscellaneous112 1899-08-10 16 Anjrr Shipping Repori. (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. July 24. Dut. str., Soembing; De Boer Rotterdam, June 17 Batavia. July 25. Brit.bq., Ladas; Williamson Bangkok, Rio Janeiro. July 26. Dut. str., Koningin112 words
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Miscellaneous1057 1899-08-10 16 V SSS BLS II r Ult T Men-ot-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wb.o Phoenix Brit, sloop, 1050 R.P.Cochrane June 27 Wei-hai-wei Batavia, Au_j. Rbd.'ole Brit, cruiser, 805 F. F. H. Booth July 12 Labuan Road->. Jaglxr Ger. cruiser, 500 Kimberling Aug. 6 Colombo Mi tug. 14 Other1,057 words
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