The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 31 August 1899
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1899-08-31 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 31st, /1899. No. 03118 words
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Article402 1899-08-31 1 .kadi no Art icles ftaly and China, I2Q Uikisha Reform, 1 2g "Naboth's Vineyard," 1 30 1 he- eylon Lieutenant Governorship, 13) Ihe Transvaal Crisis, j o The Value of the New Memorial Scheme, 130 Ominous Signs at the Cape, 131 r Nkws. Gftrg X bbery, i#< 137 Bankruptcy402 words
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Article33 1899-08-31 1 At the General Hospital, on the 29th inst., Henry Augustus Berky, (late of McAlister Sc Co.) Aged 27. At Labu n, this morning, Capt. Grant, late of the s.s. Libelle.33 words
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Article, Illustration703 1899-08-31 1 HeiC shall the Prris I t People* right maintain, I'nawed by influence rind unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion, loyalty, and Law. (Aug. 24th.) A special telegram from Hongkong today indicates that m more than one quarter European powers are703 words
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Article676 1899-08-31 1 (Aug. 25th.) The new Ordinance for the Registration and Control of Jiuiikishas" is generally a well-considered measure, going thoroughly into a mass of detailed provisions for management and control towards which the already considerable experience of the municipal departments concerned has very materially contributed. But one most676 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1899-08-31 1 THE No. 4 YOST t he latest and most marvellous Writing Machine c World has ever seen. It is the product of the •it ->t inventive talent ot the a^c. combined with \quUiie mechanical bkill. rriE HIBF POINTS wherein the No. 4 YOST exceli all other Typewriters: ur INK PAD,132 words
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Advertisement183 1899-08-31 1 Posada Wine Co. HIRANO! HIRANO! HIRANO The most popular and palatable Natural Minera Water m the Far East. ASk IOR WHISKY HIRANO. BRANDY HIRANO. AT ALL CLUBS, HOTELS, BARS, &c fcv Testimonial «£ES To Messrs. H. E. Reynbll C0.,-*-Hiogo. Dear Sirs, As the sample lot of Hirano Water which you183 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous313 1899-08-31 1 THE WEEK. The London mail of Aug. 4th was brought by the Valetta on Sunday last. The mail of Aug. nth is due by the Laos on Saturday afternoon. This homeward mail is taken by the Occanien on Friday. The Legislative Council on Tuesday read for the first time the313 words
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Article1142 1899-08-31 2 (Aug. 26th.) Ii will be remembered that owing to ;he discovery that the original Memorial plans were too extravagant for the mean s at the disposal of the Committee, owing to gross miscalculation of construction prices; owing to the trailer of site to one generally condemn* d as1,142 words
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505 1899-08-31 2 (Aug. 28th.) WITH respect to the succession to Sir NOEL WALKER as Lieut. -Governor and Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, rumour at home seems to be unable to settle on one or other of the two brothers SWETIENHAM A Ceylon rumour quoted here a while ago was505 words
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Article510 1899-08-31 2 (Aug. 29th.) So definite has the Transvaal difficulty become today by the point blank refusal o 1 the Transvaal Government to give any further assurances as to concessions to B itish residents save the scanty and ill. secured franchise reforms so reluctantly promised, that it stems well510 words
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1359 1899-08-31 2 The Value ok the New Memorial SCHEMI. In referring to the subst U Alexander SWETTBNHAM'S terday's late on the question o( t native schemes for the carrying Permanent Memorial there is a difficulty, owing to the fact th tt of this journal and the junior n the Subscribers on the1,359 words
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Article516 1899-08-31 3 (Aug. 30th.) IT is naturally difficult, when the public of this Colony has access to a necessarily limited cable news service, to know whether Reuter's agent at Bombay i$ always to be depended on to select just those items that occupy the chief place m516 words
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Article138 1899-08-31 3 The Sketch thus reters to a ;trccnt Johoitr tiger shooting incident report' d m the Singapore Free Press The latest use to which cycles have been applied is tigrr hunting. A paper that has reached ny from the East gives an account of this sta tling innovation. A pig, it138 words
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Article454 1899-08-31 3 The Indian currency committee's suggestions regarding a gold standard for India will be introduced as soon as possible. Four persons -have been arrested m connection with the robbery m Amoy-st. on the morning of the 22nd, stolen property being found on each of the accused. Singapore454 words
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Article152 1899-08-31 3 The Executive of the Polo Club have arranged a Handicap Tournament which should prove very attractive both to players and spectators. We give below the sides that have been made up and the draw ior play. Each tie will consist of two rounds of 10 minutes each, the bell152 words
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Article104 1899-08-31 3 At the last meeting of the Committee ol the Hongkong Jubilee Road and Hospital fund it was decided that the plans for the Hospital, as submitted by Messrs. Palmer and Turner be accepted and that the work be proceeded with. With regard to the Jubilee Road,104 words
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Correspondence.
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Article621 1899-08-31 3 To THE KDITOR. Dear Sir, —I should feel much obliged to you if you could m the interest of fair play find room to insert this letter m your paper m answer to /Caw an Prcntalis of the 25th July. Verily quern Deus vult perdere prius621 words
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Article53 1899-08-31 3 A special telegram to the Daily Press dated Shanghai, lOth August, stages that tl a severe typhoon occurred at Kobe yesterday. The pier. bund etc., have been much damaged. The steamer Argyll j s stranded broadside on. She ran probably be refloated. The Chingwo and other steamers53 words
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Article165 1899-08-31 3 At a meeting of the Committee of ti Singapore Philharmonic Society it \\a> decided to send horr.e for a fre^li supply oi choir music, not less than £15 worth, the continuous supply d orchestral music ha injj already been provided lor. A Musical Evening is to be given165 words
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Article1958 1899-08-31 4 W. J. FORD - W. J.FORD [All Rights Reserved.] By V. The Australians Are They Greater Than Their Predecessors? A Comparison. Comparisons, proverbially odious, are also m many cases practically difficult. The easy cases are of course those m which we can see two men or two sides performing under identical conditions thus1,958 words
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Article244 1899-08-31 4 As we reported on Tuesday, the Municipal Commissioners n Monday declined to execute the proposed trust deed lor the New Memorial Hall. The following copy of the letter m which the refusal is contained has been forwarded to us for publication To The Honourable The Colonial244 words
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Article123 1899-08-31 4 Ten British men-of-war arrived at H tkodate on the 4th inst. According to latest advices, there were twelve British warships m the northern harbour. The French Far litstern squadron for 1 900 will be the D Ent recast eaux (ist-class cruiser), Jean Bart, Pascal, Descartes and DEstrecs (cruisers),123 words
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Article158 1899-08-31 4 Kather contradictory advices reach as to-day as to the relations between Russia a«id China over the railway invasion of China by the former power. A telegram from p eking to Ti kio, dated the 6th. says that the Russian Government has resolved to renew its demand on158 words
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152 1899-08-31 4 The Chetties, or money-lenders, of Rangoon are not speculating as they usually do and they are collecting all their money as fast as possible. They say that the end of the world is near at hand. In fad, they have stated frequently that this eventEx - 152 words
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Article671 1899-08-31 4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, i8 99. The Spanish Consul raised the Spanish lag over his residence m Manila on th< sth inst., or almost a year after the fall Manila. "As you like it" is m preparation by some of the members of the Hongkong A.D.C., m conjunction with Mrs. Ada671 words
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Article610 1899-08-31 5 RAFFLES GIRLS' SCHOOL CONCERT Yesterday evening (24th) a large number of friends of the Raffles Girls School, including relatives of pupils, were present at a concert given at the Town Hall by the pupils, assisted by a score or so of local musical amateurs. The entertainment was under the direct610 words
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Article170 1899-08-31 5 The tollowing is the result of the first round ol play for the cup presented by the Hon'ble J. M. Allinson It took place at the Sepoy Lines yesterday Mrs. l.ovell and Dr. Fowlie 53 M>s Werry and Mr. J. H. D. Jo-es 54 Mrs Marker aid Lieut. Lethbridge170 words
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Article38 1899-08-31 5 A I Tench transport passed through the •arbour fiom west to east at ten o'clock ast night and at seren o'clock this mornng Ihe British steamer Cowrie, one of the hell line, passed through from east to west.38 words
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Article982 1899-08-31 5 No. XV. (Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rit. G. M. Reith.) The holiday season is approaching m Edinburgh. Edinburgh, which is a holiday resort for all nations, and kindreds and peoples and tongues from May till October, takes its own holiday m August982 words
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Article671 1899-08-31 5 Philippine Ports Again Close© iy the Governor. (Daily Press correspondent.^ Aguinaldo Invites Foreign Trading. Several of the Consuls of Manila have been favoured with communications from Aguinaldo during the last week. The documents are signed by Buencanimo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and dated Tarlac, July 24th.671 words
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Article94 1899-08-31 5 The N. C. Daily News publishes the following special telegram for its Kobe correspondent 'lated 13th August There has been a terrible fire at Yokohama. It started m the Isezakicho m Theatre Street at nine on Saturday night and lasted several hours. Ten thousand houses have94 words
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Article37 1899-08-31 5 The Penang on ;ier arrival this morning reports that on the 22nd iust. on the way from Semarang a fireman jumped overboard with the intention of committing suicide, but a boat was lowered and picked him up.37 words
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Article127 1899-08-31 5 The members of the Straitr. Police contingents m Penang and Malacca, while under Mr. Riccard and Mr. Cuscaden, subscribed a sum of money for a memorial to the late Inspector General of Police. A handsome brass mural tablet has been purchased to be placed m127 words
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Article306 1899-08-31 5 The "practically entire absence of smoke," which Admiral Pearson has discovered after trial to be a character's' ic of the West Australian coal, says the Sydney Mail, should make it peculiarly valuable to any nation m time of war. is of the utmost importance to cruisers that306 words
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Article148 1899-08-31 5 In the name and by the authority of the Foreign Missions Committee of the Presbyterian Church of England, the Rev. Alex* Connell, B D., has just issued a circular m connection with the decision to send out other seven or eight men so soon a» suitable candidates can148 words
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Article461 1899-08-31 5 We learn from a correspondent m the interior says the. Kobe Herald, that Mr. MacCullagh, late Editor of the Siam Free Press and now connected with the y apart Time, (if we mistake not), has had a very unpleasant experience which will not tend tc confirm461 words
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Article600 1899-08-31 6 The Sdganami, the fourth Japanese t.b.d. built by Messrs. Yarrow and Co., completed her official trial on 21st inst., averaging a mean speed of 31.38 knots. The following appointments have been made at the Admiralty —Lieutenants the Hon. A. L. O. F. Sempill, to the Victorious; J.600 words
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Article227 1899-08-31 6 What do the dancing members of the Tanglin Club think ot this.? (Sa>s the Sydney Bullet: >: —In novels the eauiiful woman m pure white with the bluelack hair is still the centre of an eager crowd of men begging dan.:es. She still bestows her227 words
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Article358 1899-08-31 6 The first public demonstration m Great Britain ct the Colt automatic gun took place on July 20 at the Runnymede Rifle Range, Staines, before a iarge company including H. R. H. the Duke of Cambridge, Field M rsrull hir Donald Stewart Generals Sir W. Olpherts, v.c358 words
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Article129 1899-08-31 6 Koh Keng Hean was charged to-day before Mr. Wolferston with criminal breach of trust and cheating m respect of a gold chain, value $90, the property of Messrs. Robinson Co. Having a previous record against him he was committed for trial before a court of two magistrates. Bail129 words
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Article799 1899-08-31 6 China to be the Imeld o* Operations. New York, July 13. The Tribune to-morrow will say A business alliance of American and English capitalists has been recently formed which is of unusual interest and importance, because of the leading positions held by these men on both799 words
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Article96 1899-08-31 6 Many m Singapore will be sorry to hear of the death of Capt. George Grant, late of the s.S. Libelle, which occcuned at Labuan this morning. Capt. Grant has suffered more or less from internal hemorrhage for some time, and it is conjectured that another attack has ended fatally. Capt.96 words
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Article284 1899-08-31 6 The Daily Chronicle charges Mr. Chamberlain with forcing on war." Reuters Telegram. Old Job he isn't m it for the patience we've displayed, And its hard to reckon all the mild concessions that we've made We've shut our eyes to outrage and we've shut our eyes to284 words
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Article118 1899-08-31 6 r Butting thb Buffer Backwim-.. The Letter End 01 thb Elephant. _he driver of the Perak goods train which was repeatedly charged by a tusker elephant pulled up, when he noticed the animal on the line, and did not steam on until, after many desperate118 words
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Article483 1899-08-31 6 Corps Okdkrs. Head Ouaner Office, Singapore, 24th August, 1899. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week IC tpt. C. J. Davics. Oidrrly Sergeant for the ensuing weeek Ser^t. B. 1.. Frost. 2. During the ahsence of C pt T.C. Mugliston, Or. P. Fowlte, M 8., C. M.,483 words
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Article682 1899-08-31 6 Mr. E. H. Forwood having failed to com plete his scheme for the reconstruction of the Straits Insurance Coy. Ltd., the Di rec tors have resolved to recommend to shareholders that the Company be wound up voluntarily, believing that this course will meet the views of682 words
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Article1078 1899-08-31 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostrt est farrago libelli Juvenal. From the America of to day. as from the Africa of old, semper aliquid novi. The pages of romance teem with instances of male chivalry contending m the lists for the guerdon of feminine beauty, on the principle1,078 words
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289 1899-08-31 7 THE FINANCIAL ASPECT OF THE ALTERNATIVE PERMANENT MEMORIAL SCHEME. The financial side of the alternative proposals set foith by one of the representatives of thsubscribers on the Permanent Memorial Committee, would show that the detailed scheme would be almost certainly included within the Committee's means, while providing, as no other289 words
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Article337 1899-08-31 7 Russia's pretensions m China are unbounded, and we are prepared for the most outrageous demands from her, but we must admit to having been surprised by the last move on her part. The Russian minister at Pekin, it appears, has warned China that an alliance betweenRangoon Times - 337 words
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697 1899-08-31 7 X v the Editor. Sir, From a friend I have been informed of the gist of what occurred at the last meeting of the Memorial Committee. H his version be accurate, for which I cannot myself vouch, the proceedings somewhat resembled a game of697 words
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Article105 1899-08-31 7 Alluding to a gang robbery at Batriew m Siam, of which a French priest named Guillou was the plundered victim, UOpimon y in an excited article headed MAu Siam," concludes thus M Great God What would become of our unfortunate fellow-countryman, missionaries or colonists; what would become105 words
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Article32 1899-08-31 7 Eight Chinamen, Hokiens, stand charged with culpable homicide m conection with the murder of Siman, one of the Malays murdered m the attack on a boat off Tanjong Katong on Aug. sth.32 words
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Article829 1899-08-31 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Diamond Jubilee Permanent Memorial Committee, held on Thursday 24th August at 4-30 p.m. Present.— Hon'ble J. Burkinshaw, Chairman; Sir Alexander Swettenham, k.c.m.g. Hon'ble A. Murray Hon'ble G. S. Murray W. Nanson Esq. Alex. Gentle Esq. W. G. St. Clair Esq. Minutes829 words
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Article138 1899-08-31 7 As a guide to the average schoolboy and his seniors, too— it would be h^rd to find anything better than the following hints on life m general/ which Mr. Alfred Lubbock, m his book on Kton, mentions a> having been propounded by his son, Robin, who138 words
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Article893 1899-08-31 8 \from our turn Correspondent) The Tilamveta Mining Co. m the course of their report say The management engaged as prospector Mr. P. W. Skene, a man with over 25 years experience m Australia, and warmly recommended by the Dutch Consul m Singapore (Mr. Fleury) and producing excellent certificates.893 words
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Article1430 1899-08-31 8 An Interesting Report. The Largest Revenue Yet. The Acting Resident Councillor of Malacca, Mr. W. Egerton, writes a very full report on Malacca m 1898. In this report, as m most matters which Mr. Egerton undertakes, he has gone thoroughly into the various subjects dealt with, has1,430 words
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Article687 1899-08-31 8 A Malay named Ali, 18 years of age died at 339 Kallang-road, of small-pox, on Satur day last. Mr. G. P. Owen is laid up with a re currence of Borneo fever. Everybody will be glad to see G. P. O." about again A report has687 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement510 1899-08-31 8 GAZETTE NOTIFCIATIONS. A small piece of Sungei Cjong, Sempang, which was ceded to us m 1877, and was afterwards placed under the Negn Sembiian for administration, has been again incorporated with Malacca. Yeoh Chin Pang of Penang has been granted a certificate of naturalisation Mr. F. S. B. Gaffney's leave510 words
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Article66 1899-08-31 9 At the invitation of H. H. the Sultan, large parties assembled on Thursday and Friday evenings at the Balai Agong to iritnesi the performance of the M Beresford Pettitt Surprise Party." Thursday was the night and most thoroughly they 1 the entertainment, and the appreciation was no less on66 words
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Article98 1899-08-31 9 a At D p.m. on Saturday night six Maao> went into house 21-5 Sago-street d the half doors, ransacked the house, opening several boxes and stealing jewellery and money to the value of $417. On their way out, through the Smith-st. vmple which abuts on the house, they98 words
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Article107 1899-08-31 9 A cording to an enactment published m the last British Resident has not only power to Eu upean from this State, but he can and i nt him from residing m the British Colony o: the S itlemeutSa v ive heard people m high places107 words
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Article287 1899-08-31 9 xplanatory statement as to the proposed n prised m the s< h< dule to the Colonial Bill h<s U'.-n i»su d as a Prif li imentary g.44<») ,we subjuin the full text of the on telating to The Maliy Staffs. Railways £"*****0 Phe (iovernincnt railway system287 words
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Article42 1899-08-31 9 honu ward and tin; outward Spanish ri Ida tfe Pa nay and Pm trie to 'ustegui are due here on Wt-dnes-'l Sunday respectively. Six Spanish wh I have cone down to Singapore Hongkong will embark for home en 1 U dt Panay.42 words
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Article1486 1899-08-31 9 At the Offices of the Company at noon to-day, an extraordinary general meeting of the "Old company was held for the pur. pose of confirming the resolutions passed on Aug. 12th. Mr. John Anderson took the Chair, and there were present Messrs. Waddell, Cadell Laird, Romenij,1,486 words
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Article228 1899-08-31 9 S. C. C. 2nd XI. v. S. R. C. 1 his match was played on the Recreation Club ground on Saturday, the S. C. C. 2nd XI. winning by 4 wickets and 55 runs. W. L. Carter battrd well for 40 runs and E. A Abrams for 26. S.228 words
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Article467 1899-08-31 9 To the Editor. SrR, In your issue of the 26th the following words occur m an article on the Victoria Permanent Memorial Hall 'The position is a curious one, but perhaps the most curious feature m it has been the solid way m which what must be467 words
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Article301 1899-08-31 9 The following is from the Sportsman Ihe original intention was to play a team of Si rails men at home against Elth mi but Mr. J. G. Mactaggart has not been able to rally his scattered 11 >ck. Ht has therefore played a Colonial tram, including301 words
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Article49 1899-08-31 9 New 8.1.5. N. Coy.'s P\ssb\gkr Skuvick. To Connect With N. D. I. Stkamsas, London, August 18 The 1> ih?.f» India Steam Navigation Company ha> irmoged to run a regular passenger service between Pcnang ai:d Rangoon, connrnti m November, and connecting with til N German Lloyd iteftmcrfl49 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement257 1899-08-31 9 S RAITS INSURANCE Co, Ltd. As sv«- announced on Saturday the Direc- r,[ the S' raits Insurance Co. have taken the first Btep towards voluntarily winding the Company, m m .kin^ a provisional tract for the sale <>f their offices m pore, together with the good will of their busi257 words
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Article758 1899-08-31 10 A Magnificent Start. Eholand Wins the Toss? Opens with Two Centuries. London, August 14.— The Fifth Test Matches between England and Australia commenced to-day at the Oval, m brilliant weather. There was a tremendous crowd of spectators, no less than 40,000 obtaining admission. England won the758 words
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Article117 1899-08-31 10 Westminster a City. tin C>ucen has been pleased to direct that as soon as the necessary arrangements under the London Government Act have been completed there shall be confirmed to the Borough of Westminster, as constituted under that Act. the title of cuy, originally conferred upon117 words
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Article386 1899-08-31 10 S. V. A. v. Officers of Garrison. This match was begun on Saturday afternoon the S. V. A. winning the toss and taking first innings. The Volunteer team began badly, losing four wickets for 14 run-, these including Noon, Benjafield, Foreman and Plumpton. A good stand by Abran»>386 words
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Article292 1899-08-31 10 A very successful entertainment was given at the Prinsep Street Chapel on Friday night to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of the Chinese Christian Association. The hall was fuller than it had ever been at previous anniversary gatherings, and among those present were Rev. Mr. and Mrs Walker,292 words
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Article175 1899-08-31 10 The contest for the hon'ble J. M. Alhnson's prize, ladies and gentlemen's doubles, handicap, one round each at Sepoy Lines and the Race Course, has resulted m a win for Mrs. Marker and Mr. Lethbridge, with a net scoie of 86. Results. Mrs. Marker& Mr. Lethbridge 55 43 12175 words
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Article355 1899-08-31 10 The B. I. s.s. "Scindia" Runs Down a Survey Boat. Four Europbans Missing: Many Natives Drown bd. Calcutta, Aug. 15, 6 a.m.— One of the most appalling calamities m the annals of the Hughli occurred yesterday morning, near Diamond Harbour, when the Calcutta Port Commissioner's survey355 words
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Article437 1899-08-31 10 (Pinang Gazette.) The Government's attempt to rush the Singapore municipal board into signing a deed, relating to the site on a spur of Fort Canning hill, which is proposed to b taken for the new town' hall, has proved abomve. The Commissioners, both official and un-official,437 words
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Article53 1899-08-31 10 Hon. C. Stringer's Prize. Result of 4th Round. F. H. Pearce beat G. F. Minnitt 8 up and 7. J. Campbell beat Revd. S. S Walker 5 up and 4. A. Mackay beat J. H. Drysdale 3 up and 1. A. A. Earle beat Capt. Jone^ 753 words
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151 1899-08-31 10 The Bulwark says The Society for the propagation of the Gospel carries aw services abroad which are more or Itss of a missionary character. Of what quality are these services from a Protestant standpoint 1 The question is answered m a pamphlet issued by151 words
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Article397 1899-08-31 10 Pte. Dalton, who was charged with i passing at Mr. Down's house and Uss^ mg that gentleman, has been discha*^ having successfully pleaded an al,6>u' Braddell appeared for the prosecutor The August Race Week festivr Colombo have included the usual er£t* match between Up-Country and Colons397 words
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99 1899-08-31 10 PRODUCTION OF BEET AND CANE SUGARS. On the all-important question of he relaiiv of the production of the competing sugar, says the Bombay Ga3ettc, it appears that the cane CM b»: produced at £g the ton, while beetroot is one pound dearer. The European product has the advanta^; of easy99 words
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Article62 1899-08-31 10 Ramsamy and Govindsamy were <i:ged with kidnapping a Kling girl, aged 20 from the lawful guardianship of otu: i\ppesamy, peon to the Russian Consul. The case was remitted to a Court o 'wo magistrates. Tan Chay Chtt, yesterday, befor Mr Wolferstan, was found guilty of stealifl silver anklet from62 words
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Article108 1899-08-31 10 His Excellency the General Officer manding having given permission for tnr above Club to hold their 6th Annual R fk Meeting the date to be fixed later) a Genera! Meeting of Memben will be H<»!d at Fort Canning m the school ru > at 9 pm.108 words
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Article78 1899-08-31 10 Here are a few statistics bearing on the lor of height :n its relation to genius. Till Burke, sft. loin. Burns, sft. loin. Sir K. I over Oft. Sir Walter Raleigh, 6ft. Pteier the Great, 6ft. B}in. Thackeray, 6ft. 4m. f 6ft. lin. Georpe Washington Oft. 3m. M stature: Lord78 words
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1277 1899-08-31 11 In the House of Lords during the Transvaal debate on the 25th July, the rnarquiss A Salisbury said mind the protocol which has been so often referred to, and which recorded a conversation •jetuecn Sir Hvelyn Wood and President Kruger when the Convention of1,277 words
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Article398 1899-08-31 11 To-day there appears m our advertising columns a prospectus which has been looked forward to with much interest by those concerned m mining operations, and company promoting, m the Straits. The Temelong H>draulic Tin Mining Company has been formed to acquire about a square mile of mining398 words
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Article229 1899-08-31 11 We report* d last week the commencement of a c^se, Woon Geok Tuan v. the Offi( ial Assignee, a claim for damage fur wrongful seizu c by the OfnV al Assignee of a shop ftt Tringanu, which the plaintiff said belonged to him, and not to the229 words
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Article351 1899-08-31 11 Yesterday afternoon the Chief Justice gave judgment m what is known a^ the Malacca Hindoo Temple Case. On March 281)1 the Chid Justice ordered a meeting of the Hindoo community of Malacca to be hrld for the purpose of electing a Piesidmt md more memb rs351 words
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Article355 1899-08-31 11 The Concert given m aid of the Raffles Girls School Prize Fund was repeated at the Town Hall last evening, with a few alterations, at popular prices. A largre numi.er of fiiends and relatives of the pupiU attended, as well as many who were unable to attend355 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1130 1899-08-31 11 MAIL NEWS. The Transvaal. Position More Serious. The latest news from the Transvaal is decidedly gloomy, and indicates a determination on the part of the Boers to yield no further to British demands, even if war should result from this obstinate attitude. The correspondent at Pretoria of the James's Gazette1,130 words
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Miscellaneous322 1899-08-31 11 recently proved to be a superior racer to the Defender, which beat the Valkyrie the last contest for the Cup. In the Cape Assembly yesterday the Hon. John Mernman, the ireasurer, gave notice of the intention of the Government to propose the adoption of ocean penny postage, thus bringing the322 words
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Article137 1899-08-31 12 Last night the Opium and Spirit Farmers held tl>- ir usual 7th Moon Feast, when numerous good things were provided for the departed spirits and a good deal of ÜBusement for those still m the flesh Cecil-st. was thronged with Chinese and natives of all sorts, come137 words
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Article313 1899-08-31 12 r, y ces 9 uote generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At tht othtr markets theret may be small variations. Singapore, August 28, i8gg. Cabbag Batavia do. Nil Do., China do. 16 Carrots, Imported do. n Do., Singapore do. Nil Chillies, Fresh do. 12 Coffee, Raw313 words
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Article, Illustration708 1899-08-31 12 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. 170 (Daley) is solved as follows I R-KR3, P-Kt6; 2R-Ri,Pxß(Q)ch; 3708 words
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Article403 1899-08-31 12 The Scotch Gambit, like Scotch whisky, brings about many interesting and peculiar positions. Both should be marked handle with care." Kind old party—" Why do you weep so, child Child—" I can't get father tcr come home." Kind old party— "Why, my child, does he drink f Child—403 words
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Article532 1899-08-31 12 (From Japanese Rape vs.) The Taxation of Foreigners. Tokyo, August 7th.— As a result of the conference between the Agricultural and Commercial Department and the Finance Department, it has been decided to impose Fu and Ken and other local taxes on foreigners resident m Japan, com. mencing from the532 words
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Article70 1899-08-31 12 Among the passengers from Manila by the steamer Diamante, which arrived m Hongkong yesterday, (16th) was General Baldomerc Aguinaldo, Filipino Minister ot War and brother of President Aguinaldo. We understand that he has brought with him a large amount of treasure and that he has comeDaily Press - 70 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement178 1899-08-31 12 HOWARTH ERSKIKE, LIMITED. Civil. Mechanical Electrical Boilermakers Contractors. SOLE AGENTS FOR REDDAWAY'S Camel Hair Belting Patent-Edge Belts and Rubber J00( j s of every specification for all purp Special Mining and Well Boring Boilers Engines m sections for easy Transport through jnopened country. "PULSOMET^R" PUMPS for all purposes. Portable, Semi-178 words
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Article644 1899-08-31 13 Cases of small-pox are reported from 37 3r j 50 Kallang-road. private Williams of the Royal Welch stlierfl died at Hongkong on the 19th inst. pital from plague. Mr. Bailey s report on the work executed at the Tunjom mines m July is of a techca644 words
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Article242 1899-08-31 13 Yesterday, before Mr. Brockman, there were about 150 Municipal cases, for filthy premises and failure to comply with notice by the Nuisance Inspector, m a majority of cases it was a fine of $5 and costs. Koh Cheong, admitted a previous conviction and got three months and a taste242 words
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Article427 1899-08-31 13 The Stay (San Francisco) says One of Mr McKinley's right-hand men, Mr KohUaat, of Chicago, has been delivering hims»ll latt ly of the complaint that the Filipinos are an ungrateful lot because they dared to fire on Ame ican troops after all lhal the Americans had done427 words
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Article394 1899-08-31 13 Some months ago The Suit noted the prolonged depression m the industry of coffee-growing and the very novel remedy proposed by Don Jose' Antonio Olavania of Caracas, Venezuela. Coffee, m a word, is m a btate ol excessive, continued and apparently irrepressible overproduction. Far more coffee is produced each394 words
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Article551 1899-08-31 13 To the Editor. Sir, I have with much interest studied what has been written as to the question of the site of tiie Diamond Jubilee Permanent Memorial Hall. Personally I think there is absolutely only one site which is really suitable, namely the site of the present551 words
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Article88 1899-08-31 13 To TKI EOITO«Sir, Is there any law m this Colony against reckless or furious diiving? On Saturday evening a buggy was being driven round and round the Plain at a pare which must have made some of our Chinese gild* d (or silver-gilt? youth turn green with envy88 words
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Article170 1899-08-31 13 Yesterday afternoon Mr. Farrer Baynes, with him Mr. J. D. Stuart, applied to the Chief Justice fur a rule nisi calling on the Senior Magistrate, the Superintendent of Prisons and the Netherlands Government to show cause why a writ of habeas corpus should not issue fur170 words
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Article70 1899-08-31 13 Concerning the recent World's Women's Congress, a writer on the Star staff remarks It is a pity, I think, that arrangements were not made to have Tuan Syed Mahomed bin Abdulla al-Hadad, of Singapore, at the Congress. I know he is only a man, but as tuan, &c,70 words
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Article243 1899-08-31 13 Those m Singapore and Hongkong who remember Capt. F. H. Lucy of the 58th (2nd Northamptonshire Regiment) will read this with interest. (Capt. Lucy, by the way, retired from the army a year or two ago) The difficulties of the modern historian are well illustrated243 words
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Article702 1899-08-31 13 The folL)wi'»^ extract from^the report of Sir G. Molesw nh on the Uganda railway is of interest an is published especially for the benefit of the S. S. and F. M. S. governments. Sir G. Moleswonh was Formerly co nsulting engineer to th c government of India 'ItS.F.P. - 702 words
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Article2212 1899-08-31 14 W. J. Ford - W. J. Ford [All Rights Rbsbrvbd.] By VI. MEN WHO HAVE ESTABLISHED REPUTATIONS IN 1899— 1N BATTING. It is not very easy to define the exact time when a man's cricket reputation is* established: school-boys such for instance as E. M. Dowson and S. H. Day have often made2,212 words
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Article1110 1899-08-31 14 LEGISLATIVE COUNCI L. Tuesday, August 29, 1899. H. E. the Governor (Sir C. H. H Mitchell, g.c.M g.) The HonMe n>- Jificer Co'ntn<tiidiiit( the Troop > < 1 1. E. M General Hckson, -\b.) Col Secretary Sir Alex. Swette n the Col. Treasurer (F G Psnnev). th Au<l tor-General (E1,110 words
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Article83 1899-08-31 14 Remarkable i xperimeivs with the kinem m the service oi Surgery have jusl the Kiel university* M. Doyen, an eminent doctor, by means of certain alteration m I mato^raph, status the Chronicle, h i> i to take a perfect series of pictures oi of operations from83 words
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Article51 1899-08-31 14 Large quantities of plague serum hat manufactured m Hombay laboratory, to m< demand not only from other p.irts of I from all parts oi the world where pi v Mauritius indents for weekly suppht phylactic, and Ceylon, Zanzibar, Nat.i Settlements, an-J Cyprus have sent to Bi51 words
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Article109 1899-08-31 15 August 21st, 1899. J he Sabah S.S. Co., Ltd., our local shipping Co., has just issued its fifth report, irom which the Directors propose to pay a dividend of 10% per annum, together w it! 5 bonus. The Co. has three small steamers, the Labuan, Normanhurst and a>tac.109 words
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Article227 1899-08-31 15 Kati Bros. Mj>. Kirn Him Co. Thia Mrftfl an action (i; for an injunction the d» f» ndants from importing selling or offering lor tale biandy m I es bearing th<* defendant's labels; (2) r. ount ol damages and (3) for osts. Ur. I n appeared227 words
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Article79 1899-08-31 15 (Corrected up to August 30) On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/11 X demand K/ii| Private credits 3 m/s 2/0 documents 3 m/s 2/o^, credits 6 m/s 2 VV France, demand 248 Germany, demand 20 India, T. T 147 HONGKONG, demand 'i% dis. Yokohama, demand.. 4* P«« Java, demand 179 words
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Advertisement334 1899-08-31 15 Raffles Hotel. FA El Royak] Nobility and 1 )i. hcd Per Deluding H. R. H Prill D -.ron Hjs Grace The Dukr- of Newcastle. Tii« Riffht Hon'bleThe Karl oi Dysart. Lord an 1 J^ndy Braye. Lord Cecil Lord /t **< r General Sir I Collelt, K,C.P. r.incis Boil' 1 John334 words
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Advertisement634 1899-08-31 15 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, &c. Graving Docks up to 500 feet m length an 21 feet on sill. Wharf frontage one mile and a quarter. Sheers Wharf 350 feet m length, Boiler and Masting Sheers worked by steam. Extensive range of634 words
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Advertisement490 1899-08-31 15 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address, Advertiser, Singapore. Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore. HPHE leading English Newspaper m the Straits Settlements Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak, Netherlands Indies. Java490 words
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Miscellaneous688 1899-08-31 15 CLEARANCES. August 24, Calypso, Brit, str., Lowry, for Deli. Glbnkalloc h, Brit, str., Peters, for Hongkong and Amoy. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Kian Y%!#«;. Brit, str., Chopard, for Muar and Malacca. Ban Seng Guan, Brit, str., Lyons, for Bangkok. Bra*mar, Brit, str., Porter, for Delaware688 words
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Article90 1899-08-31 16 CHINA, FRANCE, AND ITALY. The Railway Question. Italian Schools m China. f Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, 23rd Aug. China expresses her willingness to grant a French concession at Nanking, provided that France settles with England and Italy their various claims to the right to construct railways90 words
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Article96 1899-08-31 16 THE TRANSVAAL DIFFICULTY. The Alleged Reply from President Kruger. Pretoria despatches state that President Kru«»er's definitive reply has not yet been sent, but only a tentative summary of th c new proposals on behalf of the Transvaa 1 New Franchise Suggestions. These include franchise after five years residence,96 words
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Article18 1899-08-31 16 Defeat of Middlesex. Australia has beaten Middlesex by an innings and 230 runs. London, August iSyy.18 words
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124 1899-08-31 16 THE TRANSVAAL DIFFICULTY. Mr. Kruger's Despatch. The text of the reply of the Transvaal to Mr. Chamberlain's prop, sals has reached the Colonial Office. The Abandonment of ihe Suzerainty Demanded. Nothing has transpiu .<{ m London regarding the contents of the despatch, but telegrams from the Cape confirm the statemenu124 words
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Article101 1899-08-31 16 Hostile Preparations by the Republics. It has transpired that the Transvaal and the Orange River Free State have imported immense quantities of arms and munitions of war during the last three years. Armaments Inimical to Peace. There is a growing feeling among the British element that no101 words
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Article107 1899-08-31 16 SERIOUS AFFAIR AT HANKOW. RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE WITH BRITISH RIGHTS. < Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, 28th August A conflict between Russia and Great Kritain over Hankow arose on Saturday Effort to Annex JarJine, Matheson's Property. Acting under the authority of Mr. Consul Hurst, Messrs Jardirr; Matheson Co107 words
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77 1899-08-31 16 H. M. S. Woodlark's" Guns Turned on the Russian Consulate. On this, after consulting the Captain of the Woodlark, Lt. Commander Barton, Mr. Consul Hurst landed fifteen sailors anH moved the Woodlark's quick-firing guns so as to command the Russian Consulate A Fight Staved Off. A fight was imminentjfor some77 words
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Article53 1899-08-31 16 The Italian Commercial Demands. A Diplomatic Warning to China. A semi-official Note has been issued at Rome, stating that despite the intention of the Government to keep the negotiations with China on peaceful commercial lines, complications may arise if China meets the moderate demands of Italy with53 words
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Article157 1899-08-31 16 Mr. Chamberlain at Birmingham. No Progress with Negotiations. Crisis Still Exists. The Unparall led Patience of England. Mr. Chamberlain, speaking at Birmingham, regretted that no progress had been made m the negotiations with the Transvaal. The crisis is not yet past. Great Britain had exhibited a patience157 words
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Article124 1899-08-31 16 THE RUSSO-BRITISH AFFAIR AT HANKOW. Jardine Matheson's Property Fenced. k ßritish Blue-jackets Withdrawn. (Special to SiugapJt'L- Free Press.) Hongkong, 29th August. The British blue-jackets have been withdrawn from Messrs. Jardine Matheson's property m the Russian Concession at Hankow, the fence about which the trouble arose having been finished.124 words
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Article110 1899-08-31 16 The Pretoria Government Stubborn. No Further Concessions. Replying to the last despatch from Mr. Chamberlain, the Transvaal Government have notified that it adheres to its latest offer regarding the status of the Outlanders and declines to make further concessions. THE DROUGHT IN BOMBAY. An Approaching Famine. The110 words
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Article348 1899-08-31 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Pah Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. 2,000,000 450,968 199,875 2 50 1 Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 4 10,000 f£ Bs8 '5 8 4 8,584 £1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 2^o^ unissued Fraser and348 words
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Article93 1899-08-31 16 1 August 30. l"i Gambler do. Cube No. 1 Pepper, Black (ordinary Sport do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 42 25 Nutmegs uos to the Ib.) do. (80s to the Ib) Mace (Banda) Bj. Cloves (Amboina) pt Liberian Cotfee Tapioca, bmall pearl (Fair quality, do. do Hake (do. do. do. medium93 words
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Miscellaneous745 1899-08-31 16 Men-o'-W.u Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From k o Rbdpolb Brit, cruiser, 805 F. F. H. Booth July 12 Labmn Koad, Albatros Dut. g.b., 120 Hanet Au^. 23 AtMi MahaChakkri Siam yacht, > 4 00 L. de Richelien Aa£. 30 Bangkok Bangkok. Sen Other Vessels Flaei Tons Masters Arrived From745 words
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Miscellaneous183 1899-08-31 16 Passengers Leaving by the Mail. Aug. 25. Per Parramatta for Penang. M P, Fademrecht, Mr. and Mrs. Mabeth, Mr. \n< Mrs. K. Suffaton. For Colombo.— Mr. J. J Aburto, Mr. C. Soto. For Bombay.— Mr. S. J Manasseh. For Marseilles. Mr. mm! Mr«. H Ledeganck, Miss Ledeganck. For London. -M183 words
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