The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 14 February 1901
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Title Section18 1901-02-14 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY UthJ 1901 No. 70718 words
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Article20 1901-02-14 1 At The Mansion, River Valley Road, on the ;th inst. the wife of A. W. Gsbbib of a son.20 words
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Article57 1901-02-14 1 Andbrson-Poi'e. On the <6 h Jan., 1901, at St. Peter's, Cranley-gardens, South Kensington, John Andfrson, oi Singapore, Straits Settlements, to Win 1 Fat d Bthbl rv nrxr. daughter owl._l.ro T ohn Billing Pope, B.N. Oxon, and Lincoln s Inn, router at-law, stepdaughter of George Atkins, BA. Cam*!,, ml Lincoln's57 words
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Article, Illustration28 1901-02-14 1 Herr shall the I'ress the People's right maintain. Unawed by influence and unbtitod by 5 Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw Pledged to ReligiO.;. LeymltTa and Law.28 words
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Article304 1901-02-14 1 (Peb. 7th.) AT this moment when the British Empire mourns the 10-s of its venerable Oueen there is to us a pathetic interest m seeing the first page of what we all trust will be a life of true domestic happiness unfold itself before the eyes of the304 words
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Article571 1901-02-14 1 From what is now understood, the longstanding mystery about the Governorship of this Colony is at last solved. Sir AlexANDER SWETTENHAM, who will have had the. probably unpreeedentedly long period of a tenure of one year and three months as Officer Administering (he Government, goes home presently on571 words
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Article396 1901-02-14 1 ii co. otii.i v The Colony of Hongkong has finally followed the precedent of the Straits Settlements m regard to the revenueratio basis of its Defence Contribution. Up till now, the proportion has been, since the last adjustment, 1 7 V percent, of annual revenue, plus a396 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement367 1901-02-14 1 CONTENTS. ICLBS. i Imina! a -93 nee Contribution. 94 > f :ne, Public Hall, 94 lid Air, g^ lb W rds, 04 N I Queei ">;MoHro, 1 94 94 <i A Mandamus .ppl ed For, 101 ic.; lO_> 106 .S.lOl io; 101 bed Legislative < ounci";, «J5 95 Henry \:d367 words
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Advertisement133 1901-02-14 1 NOBEI S Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS Or Dynamite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, r^er %**w d m^f WMw W S_B m m 0 m cW m oS^f Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives, being all manutactured m Great Britain, are made to oass the high standard of safety and punt}133 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous266 1901-02-14 1 rHE WEEK The outward mail of Jan. 18th, arrived here by the P. &O. Bengal on Sunday. followed to-day by the N.U.L Bay crn t with dates up to Jan. 2i>* The' next outward mail is due by the If. M. Annam on Sunday. The last homeward mails left by266 words
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Article265 1901-02-14 2 TH* provisions of the Venice Convention with regard to plague infected ports are being strictly applied m Singapore, and, much as the community will regret the necessity for enforcing them, for the two isolated cases of plague that have occurred, as long ago as Dec. 25th265 words
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Article208 1901-02-14 2 A French writer m Le Yacht is advising his seafaring countrymen to take lessons m cable-cutting. He points out that m case of war, the ocean cables are one of England's vulnerable points, and that the gentle art of severing the cables requires ability which it would208 words
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Article180 1901-02-14 2 (Feb. 9 th.) The Town Council of Douglas, Isle of Man, (so we read) resolved to mark the opening of the new century by a great religious festival on January 6, at the Palace, Douglas, m which over 10,000 people were expected to take part. Members180 words
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Article222 1901-02-14 2 (Feb. nth.) "Nothing new under the Sun" again. Liquid air, to which some look as the great destructive force to be wielded by the scientific warfare, of the future, is, m idea at least, not the nineteenth century novelty that its experimental investigators would claim for222 words
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Article357 1901-02-14 2 In connection with the better control of the Chinese population and the obtaining a iullci and more ?puutancous co-opera tion m public administration by a system of "elders," accompanied by rewards, or other forms of recognition of public service or private munificence, it should be pointed357 words
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629 1901-02-14 2 (Feb. 1 2th) A recent announcement throws quite an amusing side-light upon the question, m certain minds, of the 4< eligibility of the Scottish Universities for the reception and academic training of Queen's Scholars from the Straits Settlements. Mr. John Anderson, c.m.G., a graduate of629 words
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Article594 1901-02-14 2 (Feb. 13th.) Repeatedly, at intervals, for many years past, has this journal called the attention of the public to the incidental cruelty to animals that appears to be a continuous factor m the importation of cattle into Singapore from Bangkok. The misery inflicted is m part caused594 words
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Article185 1901-02-14 2 The question of hawkers' stallpublic streets and footpaths has I brought by the Hongkong Sanitary before the Government. The Board asked for prohibitory restrictions, but thi^ WW* the Government did not see its way 1° take. The Colonial Secretary, m his reply to the Board's request, pointed J185 words
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Article1555 1901-02-14 3 remnrkablb Pamphlet. rlfas from South Africa have already C the publication of a remarkable pamph_i. I'rl Me Botha, m which the responsi„r tlio nn-sent war are dealt with m a very L.JI f|CS r Mr. Botha is a Boer of the Boers. t, he1,555 words
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232 1901-02-14 3 A correspondent send> u^ this interesting communication accompanying a photographed group 11 Apropos of the article m the Singapore Free Press of the 20th Jan. last, m which you suggested that the members of the Legislative Council should be photographed once a year as a pictorial232 words
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Article32 1901-02-14 3 The Russian transport Saratov arrived this morning from Odessa, with 43 cabin passengers and 1,480 soldiers, and she will leave to-morrow for Vladivostock. The Saratov disembarked here M. Verestchagin the famous painter.32 words
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1444 1901-02-14 3 {From a Military Correspondent.) The announcement that the Indian Government is about to raise five native regiments to take the place of British troops now occupying certain colonial garrisons will arouse plentiful and perhaps not altogether harmonious discussion among advanced critics of military affairs. The1,444 words
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Article91 1901-02-14 3 At noon on the fifth inst., a fire was discovered on Mr. Allen's (Perseverance) Estate at the fourth milestone, Changhi-rd. At first it was thought that the hou^e was on fire and the Singapore Fire Brigade was telephoned for. When the firemen arrived however, it was found that91 words
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Article272 1901-02-14 3 The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, giving a portrait of Sir Henry McCallum, not only inaccurately styles him the new Governor of Orange River Colony, but states that he received the thanks of Her Majesty's Government for his services m the suppression of disturbances m Penang."272 words
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Article12 1901-02-14 3 Captain Minogue. ist West Yorkshires, is confirmed as Station Staff Officer, Nasirabad.12 words
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Article609 1901-02-14 4 The Municipal debt of London now reaches the enormous sum of .£50,547,019 more than the total home debt of Japan. Major Farmar, R.G.A., now m Ceylon, has obtained leave of absence on private affairs to England. Lord and Lady Newborough, who were among recent visitors to609 words
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Article269 1901-02-14 4 The National Anthem. To the Editor. Sir, With reference to my letter on this subject which appeared m your paper last Friday, 1 now find that m Mr. ChappeH's Notes on his collection of Old English airs, a well known authority, the line was, m the time of King269 words
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Article112 1901-02-14 4 lo THI KniTOR. Sir, With reference to the article m your issue of yesterday, re the grievance of an intending Chinese passenger, 1 beoto state that as regards his passage-money, the said Chinese Coolie should have no cause for complaint. It is the practice among the principal112 words
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Article21 1901-02-14 4 No case* of cholera have been reported m Singapore on Feb. sth and oth and no21 words
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Article135 1901-02-14 4 The Austrian vessel Clio, Capt. Luchetta, 2,448 tons, arrived m port on Monday and anchored m the Roads, awaiting a berth to discharge her cargo of coals, consigned to Messrs. Syme and Co. This morning she weighed anchor preparatory to going to the wharf, and started her135 words
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Article215 1901-02-14 4 The exports of Bengal coal from Calcutta during the past year totalled 1,750,000 tons, of which 1,320,000 went to Indian ports] being an increase of fifty per cent on the previous twelve months. On Saturday, Feb. 2nd, being the day appointed for the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria,215 words
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1098 1901-02-14 4 Mr. Elphinstone Duff Had expressed quantum suff, (This is Latin, nodoubt you're aware, for enough") In respect of his Fatherland, Thought he would rather land, Some place abroad, where his dashing proclivity, Might perchance strike some rich field of activity. Thus he declared, And1,098 words
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Article78 1901-02-14 4 A match was played on the EsplaoaA* yesterday between the S.C.C and i Tt tentative team of the S.V.R., which owing to bad weather was not commenced rj(| 2 p.m. The S.V.R. scored 14S runs, of whicl) Sergt. Sharp made 77, Pte. Carlei 25, not out, and Pte. Maetaggart78 words
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Article80 1901-02-14 4 The Austrian steamer Clio, from Moji arrived on Tuesday with a full car coals, and is now m the roads. The Cable steamer Sherard Osborne returned from Banjoewangi this morning and went to Keppel Wharf. The Karrakatta after putting out her cargo, was docked at Tanjong Pagar this80 words
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Article234 1901-02-14 4 All who remember the late Major Gile> as the gigantic and genial secoHd-in-com-mand of the ist Perak Sikhs will be interested to read this paragraph from the Daily Telegraph Major George rXdward Giles, ol the Reserve or officers, and formerly of the Royal Field Artillery whose234 words
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Article188 1901-02-14 4 As a result of the rough weather, two lighters have sunk m the road-stead. A tongkang, lying with coals alongside the Trim, went down last night, and this morning a twakoiv, laden with salt, foundered about too yards off the entrance ol lb* Singapore River, where her mast-head il visible.188 words
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Article625 1901-02-14 5 udat Race meeting takes place this I year U on April ist oral Gaselee has prohibited the I una oi the pantomime Aladdin per- recently m the Temple of Heaven. ri ported m a Havas telegram from I Pl ns that plague is raging all over625 words
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Article449 1901-02-14 5 Entbushrtu; Send-Oif. All friends of the King's Own will take an interest, m view of to-day's telegram as to the despatch of mounted troops to South Africa, m learning that m the detachments already on their way (perhaps arriving) are included Capt. Lawrie, Capt. F.449 words
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Article388 1901-02-14 5 Pollards Lilliputian Opera Company has gone to Manila. Garrison Orders" state that the camp and camp site formerly designated 'New Harbour Dock Camp is hereafter to be styled M Keppel Camp." A Chinaman was arrested m a sampan off Beach-rd. this morning, for being m possession of a quantity of388 words
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Article1662 1901-02-14 5 (Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Reith.i No. XLVII. H Shetland re-Visited. H Pleasant and attractive memories of Shetland, which I visited for the first time last year, induced me to return thither this I autumn, with designs on the sea-trout1,662 words
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Article185 1901-02-14 5 The members of the Singapore Art Club are informed that pictures intended for the Competition which will be held on the 18th inst., may still be sent to the Hon. Secretary, the Hon'ble W. R. Collyer, up to Saturday, the 16th inst. The Raja of Khetri, m185 words
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Article398 1901-02-14 6 The week after next the Chinese New Year commences and with its advent, the Chinese of every class, rich and poor, look forward to having a good time. In the case of many of the latter however, it is to be feared that not having the398 words
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Article245 1901-02-14 6 Mr. Gnoh Lean Tuck, b.A. (Cantab) writes from St. Marys'. Hospital, London, to tbe itaatMg GmsetU to correct one or two mistake, m the interview given m the Daily Mail (quoted also m the Singapore Free Press). Mr. Tuck says 'I am reported a.s having expressed245 words
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Article32 1901-02-14 6 r/n f t,,e Januar >' crushing i s 96 ounces of smelted gold, but advice has not yet been received of the quantity of nre crushed. H y32 words
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Article142 1901-02-14 6 The British steamer Enerwi* was -<_M 1 n-the t inst., to Mr. K.tf fchh," ro of A syce, i„ Mr. Dalian's employ, reported K.-jndang Kerbau Police SU.fon ye° ler Jy 'h* he had he, n assaulted by two me, STmhS He W,S 'ounddead ne ,f t I n m,es this142 words
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462 1901-02-14 6 The Japan Mail gives the following version of an agreement entered into between the Chinese and Russian officials at Moukden, with regard to the administration of Manchuria Russia agrees that Chinese officials shall be I allowed to resume the functions of civil govern I ment at462 words
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Article267 1901-02-14 6 Frogmore is about a mile from Windsor Castle, m one of the most secluded and delightful parts of the estate. It was at Frogmore House that the Queen's mother, the Duchess of Kent, passed her declining years. Here are a few lines which are quoted by a267 words
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Article153 1901-02-14 6 It is very agreeable news to learn that that hard worked and deserving band of medical men who form the back-bone of the Straits Settlements Medical Service and who hitherto have been styled "Apothecaries, M are now to be designated Assistant Surgeons. They are all men who hold the diploma153 words
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Article95 1901-02-14 6 {By Telegram.) Penang, Feb. 7th, 6.2 p.m. The second day of the Penang Races was held to-day m splendid weather. There were excellent finishes and m the Autumn Stakes, Vagrant won by a neck only. First Griffin Handicap. 1. Sleeping Beauty; 2. Moonray. The Coffee Cup. 1. Palaver;95 words
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Article207 1901-02-14 6 Seven Persons Drowned. At Port-Said on Wednesday last, between 8 and 9 p.m., an accident which had disastrous consequences occurred m front of th* Dutch dock. One of the large barges used by the coalmen was taking 70 coal-heavers to the s.s. Eden-Hall, for the purpose207 words
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Article184 1901-02-14 6 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant Singapore Volunteer Corps Head Ouarter Office, Port Fullerton. Singapore, Sth February, igoi. i. Duties: Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. F. M. Elliot. Orderly N.C.O. for the ensuing week A Coy. Corpl. LT. Easton. B Cqy. Corpl.184 words
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Article56 1901-02-14 6 Ihe Borneo and Cimbria are both expected from Japan with coals. The former is due to-day and the latter m a couple of days more. Two British India steamers are due from Penang to-day, the Uganda and Purnea. The oil tank steamer Geniffe after discharging at Pulo Bukom56 words
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Article246 1901-02-14 6 Early this morning, during a heavy rain squall, some of the marine police on duty on the river, saw a sampan approaching without a light. They gave chase and boarded the boat, finding two Chinamen on board and two hundred catties of rice, also some packing twine and needles. The246 words
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Article705 1901-02-14 6 The Taking ok Shan-Hai-K Van I The following (says the Globe \*i is the first accurate and detailed nr H the taking of Shan-hai-Kwan oUnt r 'l I through the North China Daily Nr°^ 1 Shanghai, and, on recount of the M important position of the705 words
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Article180 1901-02-14 6 I he Imp. German mail steamer Hamburg having lelt Hongkong on the 6th inst., at i p m., may be expected to arrive hei Sunday afternoon, the toth inst. I i Children s prayers are otten very quaint. Here is one recently given m an English magazine Oh, please, dear180 words
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Article647 1901-02-14 7 v b -th was another clear day no case rf cholera and none of plague were reported fc stated that an extra session of Con--5 will he held to enact the measures f the < !V >' government of the Philippine Bi wnrigg, better known here647 words
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Article486 1901-02-14 7 A Nbw Ybar's Evb Grbitikg. Major Hearn r.a.m.c. writes to the Editor a letter from the City Club, Cape Town, Dec. 31st 1900. As portions of it are of general interest, and especially to Major Beam's many friends m Singapore and Penang, we quote486 words
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Article90 1901-02-14 7 1 he Pombay Gazette observes that a curious circumstance connected with Lord Curzon's tour, is that rain has followed him almost everywhere. In Madras, where the N. E. Monsoon appeared to have ceased and practically failed, Lord Curzon's visit has been synchronous with a renewal of90 words
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Article72 1901-02-14 7 The tollowing telegram has been received from the Secretary to the Government of Burma Your telegram of 2nd February [received] Singapore declared infected port under plague regulations framed under Venice Convention for Burma Ports letter follows." Application will be made to-morrow to the Government of Burma to cancel the72 words
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Article40 1901-02-14 7 With reference to the January crushing of 196 ounces of smelted gold, the quantity of ore crushed was 251 tons, giving a result equal to 15 dwt. 14 grains of gold per ton of ore.40 words
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Article77 1901-02-14 7 To-morrow, the ioth February, is the anniversary of the marriage of the late Queen Victoria with the late Prince Albert, sixty-one years ago, m 1840. A French lady at Hanoi has made what LAvenir dv Tonkin believes to be the first effort to bring into actual touch the native consumer77 words
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Article1342 1901-02-14 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. It seems that we are to be m correspondence with Mars, shortly— several distinguished astronomers have told us so, and the Topicist is scarcely impolite enough to express more than a mild scepticism, when ths familiars of the1,342 words
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Article195 1901-02-14 7 Ihe Chinese New Year holidays are Monday Wednesday, 1 8th 20th Feb. All Government Offices will be closed on those days. Com. Craufurd, R. N., Master Attendant, has been granted ten months leave. Capt. Soldero, R. N. acts as Master Attendant, Mr. P. M. Murphy to act as195 words
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Article66 1901-02-14 7 Mr. J. Lea reports that as he was riding m a rikisha m Pasir Panjang-rd., last night, his hat was snatched by a Chinaman Dr. Kerr goes home by the P. O. mail steamer Bengal on the 22nd March and it is probable that Dr. Mugliston, who is now on66 words
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Article265 1901-02-14 8 Air .—Mr. Noah he built an Ark. (Respectfully dedicated to the British army m pursuit of General De Wet.) Oh we merrily march along, De Wet, De Wet. Singing the same old dreary song, De Wet, De Wet. We'll catch him alive for we're on the track, And265 words
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Article77 1901-02-14 8 Berbn Aug. 4. —Capt. Rust, of the Gernan Navy, has published a pamphlet m vhich he asserts that two German financial groups are negotiating with local Malay potentates for the purchase of the fertile island of Poolo Lontar, off the west coast >f the Peninsula77 words
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Article371 1901-02-14 8 Mr. C. Meikle is shortly returning to Selango-*, tnd will be accompanied by a sister. Messrs. Fonseca and Leeds, two new Cadet:., ire leaving this week for China, to study the Chinese language. Capt. Rivis, the new Wing officer of the Malay States Guides, and Mrs. Rivis371 words
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Article49 1901-02-14 8 A tesident of Singapore who was de--aiurd tor a fortnight at Colombo owing to the breakdown of the Sydney speaks very ligb.y ol the assistance afforded by the Colombo agency ol the Menageries Mai iumes. Ever) fac.iityj w^ afforded the »assen-trs to trave' m the Ulterior of Ccv lon.49 words
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Article1264 1901-02-14 8 (By a Young Singaporean At Home.) Our morning papers of January the 3rd told us that our hero had been created an Earl and Knight of the Garter at Osborne. It was a cold, foggy day, but as it grew late, the fog dispersed and1,264 words
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Article195 1901-02-14 8 The "Cheshire Cat" who faded away and left merely its smile behind was simply exercising an intelligent anticipation of events so far as photographic science is concerned. For we read The idea of combining many pictures m one composite photograph, so as to get a type face,195 words
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Article194 1901-02-14 8 The Pall Mall Gazette of Dec. 26, comments on this fashion on the verdict m a recent case tried here An ideal jury was ihat composed of five Kurasians and two Chinamen, who acquitted a Siamese named Nai Manit charged wah shooting his wife. That he shot194 words
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Article75 1901-02-14 8 The production of the JBabes m the Wood by DAres Marionettes m the Bijou Theatre at the foot of Fort Canning is quite up to the standard of excellence of the other productions of this Company and, will prove a great attraction when brtter weather prevails. It should be said,75 words
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Article717 1901-02-14 8 No case of either cholera or p a reported m Singapore from the fcjf w *> ioth inst. inclusive. D ft< On Sunday 3rd instant H. |fl n />«K#tJ left Hongkong for Sinsaoo her way to England to pay out of L^ sion. During the week717 words
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Article76 1901-02-14 9 By Telegrams J n, result of the third day's racing, on j v was as under. The course was 5 Hlent condition and sport was good, „gh Vagrant and Olaf won pretty tIKIN CUP (griffins) I. ScotsInnomenata. vN r, St. LEGER i. Nereus the Isles. 5 :<K STAKES:—76 words
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Article298 1901-02-14 9 ii more Hollanders' Gift. H of Queen Wilhelmina of I chosen as their token of re- I gratulation lo their Queen, on I of her marriage with Duke I Mecklenburg Schwerin, a pre- I ..t beauty and appropriateness. H form of a handsomely bound I298 words
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Article229 1901-02-14 9 m the Supreme Court this morning, Mr. Justice Leach a prerogative writ ot mandamus was applied for by Mr. son on behalf of Mrs. Sarina Haas, ring the Licensing Commissioners to hear an application of Mrs. Haas for the wal of the license of the Royal229 words
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Article59 1901-02-14 9 ihe M. M. iteamer Laos with the next rd French mail leaves Hongkong and she is due here on Sunday, the lant. At Saigon His Excellency Downer, the Governor General of ti Indo-China, will embark on board Laox lor Marseilles en route to Paris, lis Honour Sir Alexander Swettenham, •Officer59 words
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Article282 1901-02-14 9 Further Details. London, Jan. 19.— A Court circular has been issued at Osborne stating that Her Majesty the Queen has of late not been m her usual health, and has been unable to take her customary drives. The great strain of the past year has rather282 words
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Article561 1901-02-14 9 (Daily Press Service.) B London, ist February. The funeral procession I departed fiom Osborne, with the Grenadiers as a B guard of honour, and massed bands of Marines I and the Highlanders with their pipers playing I marches behind the gun-carriage on which the late I561 words
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Article42 1901-02-14 9 Mr. Marcus Mess arrived this morning from Nagasaki by the Hamburg As Mr. Mess is supplier to the Russian Navy, his return is an indication that the Russian Squadron of battleships and torpedo boats from Cronstadt cannot be far from Singapore now.42 words
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Article1037 1901-02-14 9 The Truth No Fairy Tales. B Mr. Barker, the new Chairman of the I Jelebu Trading and Tin Mining Company, I speaking at a general meeting of the B shareholders on Saturday; said After the B adjourned meeting, held a short time ago, I Messrs. Huttenbach1,037 words
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Article68 1901-02-14 9 The M. M. Sydney, which broke d< wn m the Red Sea on her way out, arrived here yesterday morning, leaving at 10 a.m. to-day. The German mail Hamburg anchored m the Roads at nine last night, and leaves with the homeward mail tomorrow afternoon. The P. and68 words
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Article128 1901-02-14 9 The Clitus, which is due from Australia to-day, brings besides general cargo, about iooo tons of coal and a number of horned cattle. The Dutch mail Van Diemen connecting with the Sydney arrived here from Batavia this morning. The Saratov, which is conveying troops from Odessa to Vladivostock,128 words
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Article124 1901-02-14 9 On the 3rd inst., there was a fatal fire at 201, Queen's Road West, Hongkong, occupied by a Chinese-lantern maker. A man and a boy escaped by breaking down a partition. A second male inmate, cumbering over the rail of the burning verandah, jumped to the124 words
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Article146 1901-02-14 9 A Pleasing Celebration. On New Years Eve, at the Metropole Hotel London, Sir Evven and Lady Cameron gave a dinner to the London Staff of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, to celebrate the coming age of their son Mr. Allan Cameron. Lady Cameron, Lady Jackson,146 words
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Article174 1901-02-14 9 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. The report of the Court of Directors for the half year ended Dec. 31st reads as follows. The net profits for that period, including $1,717,543.29, balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, deducting interest paid and due, and making provision for bad and174 words
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Article93 1901-02-14 9 The members of the Philosophical Society are understood to have considered the question of "Trusts" m their after-dinner consodalium of Saturday night It may interest our intellectual fine fleur to know that the United States trusts do their duty by science, (perhaps also philosophy) whatever else may be said of93 words
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Article396 1901-02-14 10 Was There An Infringement of The Law To the Editor. Dear Sir, Would you kindly quote the exact text of the law which you charge the Officer Administering the Government with having broken on the morning of the the Bth X. X. X. February 9th 1901. [Passengers on board396 words
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Article513 1901-02-14 10 litEiK Gallant Stand at Nooitgekacht. A graphic description is given by the Standard's A'ar correspondent of the gallant stand made by the Northumberland Fua'.icrs at Nooitgedacht on Dec. '3. The attacking Boers, 2,000 m number, were stealthily brought up by Beyer under cover of an attack below,513 words
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Article1956 1901-02-14 10 (Via Ceylon.) London, Jan. 30th. Slight skirmishes with th c invaders have taken place m various parts o* Cape Colony. The New South Wales Government has offered General Forestier -Walker 2,000 mounted men, 1,000 of whom are ready, and awaiting transports. The Orient, with the fifth and sixth Contingents,1,956 words
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Article181 1901-02-14 10 'I he L. fir C. Express of Jan. 18, says fhe marriage of Mr. John Anderson, recently M. L C. at Singapore, to Miss Winifred Ethel Dunbar Pope, took place at St. Peter's, Cranleigh-gardens, on 16th inst. The Rev. F. Ridge way, the new Bishop of Kensington,181 words
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Article1335 1901-02-14 10 The Japan Beer Joint Stock Co fv v Beer) pays its shareholders a divided 22 per cent, and a bonus of 8 per cent f Foochow is suffering from a bad of hockey fever. It is believed to been imported. One of the oldest Buddhist temple-1,335 words
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Advertisement42 1901-02-14 10 Prince Edward Batthany, the head of one of the families regarded as of equal birth with the reigning families of Europe, married Fraulein Amalie Holzmann. The bride is the daughter of a porter, and was formerly a seamstress, earning tenpence a day.42 words
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Article177 1901-02-14 11 The Ceylon Observer of the 25th Jan. has this reference to the Acting Governor Sir Alexander Swettenham having well earned long leave home, to count. from the date of Sir Arthur Havelock's assumption of the Straits Government, there is every likelihood of Mr. Taylor having a long177 words
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Article96 1901-02-14 11 Last night about 9.30 Inspector McCully of the Hackney Carriage and J inrikisha Department saw a driver-less horse attached to a carriage galloping along South-bridge-rd. After two rikishas had been overturned and their occupants thrown out, though luckily not injured, Inspector McCully succeeded m getting hold of the96 words
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Article128 1901-02-14 11 1 his morning before Messrs. Howard and Sells, two Europeans, T. Kennedy and S. White were charged with stealing £\2 m uold and for $5 notes .rom Appasadamy, a Kling money changer on the nth inst., on board the SS. Euryalus, lying m the Roads. The fact>128 words
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Article128 1901-02-14 11 HOWES THAT During the recent gale (says the Cork Examiner, an express with two engines, bound for Carlisle, arrived at Howes. The narrative goes on to state that one of the engines was detached from the train and moved on to the turn-table m order to be reversed." And then128 words
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Article232 1901-02-14 11 A topical writer m the China Mail says We read that some beachcombers were discharged m Shanghai, when it was found that they intended to proceed to Hongkong. Urn Yes That is just like Shanghai. They ire very pleased up there to send us anything they don't want themselves." (Now232 words
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Article349 1901-02-14 11 The Validity of Quarantine. fo the Editor. Dear Sir, Your reply seems to be erroneous as your original charge. The Captain of the Peninsular landed and was introduced at the Club. Visitors from the shore, notably the P. and O. Agent and the Officer Administering the Government, as well349 words
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Article191 1901-02-14 11 hor some time past a young male tiger has frequented the jungle near the nth milestone on the Changhi-rd. and on Sunday, Messrs. Maw and Owen organised a party to go m search of the animal. The day being a favourable one for "tracking" the tiger was191 words
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Article271 1901-02-14 11 The agenda of business to be transacted at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to-morrow, includes a motion by Mr. Barker re the Municipal Flag; consideration of further regulations re dangerous and infectious diseases; the question of verandah obstruction the Municipal Engineers report on hackney carriage shelter, the271 words
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Article42 1901-02-14 11 The handicaps and draws for the Championship and the Handicap Sweepstakes will be posted at the Club this evening. Play m each event begins today and the first round has to be concluded by the end of the week.42 words
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Article46 1901-02-14 11 Examination Abolished. The Acting Master Attendant has issued the following notification, dated nth Feb. 1 90 1 With reference to Circular of 4th inst. re inspection of passengers before embarking it is hereby notified that such examination has ceased from this date." 146 words
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Article48 1901-02-14 11 The Hon. Sec. of the above Fund, Mr W. A. Cuscaden, thankfully acknowledges receipt of the following subscriptions. Robinson Co. §25 Straits Trading Co. Ltd. $25; James Graham, Esq $io; W. M. McNeil, Esq. §10; Barlow Co. $25 Boustead Co. §25 \V. Mansfield Co. §25.48 words
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Article87 1901-02-14 11 The Pioneer says Major E<enny, Superintendent of the Cossipore shell factory, has jusi invented a new fuse for the 15-pounder shell. This gives a ranging power up to 6,000 yards for shrapnel, instead of 4,000 as at present, and will materially increase the effectiveness of the87 words
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Article74 1901-02-14 11 The Bantam, which arrived from the Moluccas yesterday and is now at Keppel Harbour, will go into dock after discharging her cargo. H.M.S. Pigmy left the Roads this morning and proceeded to Tanjong Pagar to coal. The Teresa, after undoeking and repairing, coaled at Keppel Harbour and 174 words
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Article63 1901-02-14 11 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, February 12th, iqoi. The parade for the march to camp on PViday next, 15th inst., will be at 5 p.m., at the Drill Hall instead of as 4 p.m.,63 words
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Article150 1901-02-14 11 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, L Commandant, Singapore Volunteer orps, Head Ouarter Office, Fort Fulleiton. Singapore, February I2th, 1901. The members of S.V.R. who march into Camp with S.V.A. on Friday next will parade m the Drill Hall at 5 p.m. They can leave150 words
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Article211 1901-02-14 11 Mr. A. R. Col^uhoun and Mrs. Colquhoun, having returned from their Borneo tour via Sandakan and Bandjermassin, leave to-morrow evening per s s Giang Seng for Batavia m prosecution of their Java tour. They will return to Singapore before going on to Manila and North China. Mr. and Mrs. Cohjuhoun211 words
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355 1901-02-14 12 Home papers record the sudden death, under mysterious circumstances, of Captain Bernard H. F. Leumann, M. D., Indian Medical Service, at the Midland Grand Hotel, London, on Jan. 7th. From a letter addressed to his brother-in-law the facts would point to355 words
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Article262 1901-02-14 12 The following statement, made by Mr. Whigham m a letter from Shanghai to the Morning Post, coincides with the extraordinary hatred of the Manchu dynasty at the same time that the Emperor Kwang Su is the darling of the Reform party m China which was pointed out262 words
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61 1901-02-14 12 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS CENSUS, 1 90 1. The distribution of householder's schedules for the Census takes place this week. The attention of our readers is called to a notification m our advertisement columns by the Superintendent of the Census regarding the steps to be taken by any householder whose house may61 words
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Article139 1901-02-14 12 The State of lowa has gone a step further than Japan. It has passed a lawprohibiting the smoking of cigarettes m the State. The power of the State to pass such an enactment has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. In consequence, the American139 words
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Article698 1901-02-14 12 What the Filipinos Say and Think. (Hongkong Telegraph.) According to the official reports which find their way into the American papers, the war m the Philippines is fast drawing to a close. But this has been said ever since the first collision between the American troops and the698 words
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Article265 1901-02-14 12 On the question of Colonial Defence, a Cape Town telegram of the 3rd Jan. says Over the enlistment for colonial defence, the utmost enthusiasm prevails. The members of the Civil Service have enlisted m a body, and both millionaires and the humblest classes are joining." There are other Civil Services,265 words
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Article332 1901-02-14 12 AN INTERNATIONAL RBPLY-PAID POSTAL STAMI'. Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., told Mr. Francis Merridew, an English bookseller at Boulogne, that the creation of an international postage stamp was one of the dreams of his life. Thereupon the latter, after eight years' labour, has devised an international reply-paid332 words
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Article457 1901-02-14 12 A CHINESE REFORMER IN AUSTRALIA. The Chinese reform movement, which has been making considerable headway m Australia during the last few months, has received a fresh impetus from the arrival of Leong Ki-chu, who shares with Kang Yu-wei the leadership of the reform party m China, and is touring the457 words
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Article92 1901-02-14 12 Private letters from the cruiser Terrible indicate, says a service contemporary, that she will be ordered home m March, or three years after she was commissioned. The pretty little church of Our Lady of Lourdes m Ophir Road was en fete yesterday, on the occasion of the celebration of its92 words
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Article75 1901-02-14 12 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied honest pastimes, playe at chesse thi mv,i *b» mer's game, and the philosopher's tr aTn astr °80. whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr r^V bit fc hurts no body m the mean season." s *td All communications should be addressed Cham Editor, Singapore75 words
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Article, Illustration116 1901-02-14 12 K. Friedkr, Kaiserslaut. r - K. Friedkr, Kaiserslaut. r By The following, an uncommon three-mo\-Bavarian composer, is not without point taken from the Illustrirte Zeitung. Here is another example of the old compo which, no doubt, pleased some of our British and Irish ancestors, as well as the Continental r It is116 words
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Article93 1901-02-14 12 A lively Muzio" played many years ago octween the Rev. G. A. Macdonnell and I H Bird Ml'/ IO (i A MB IT. (a) A most artistic finish. White, ot CO l threatens mate by B-K7 or B-87, and cannot defend both squares. White— Macdonnell. Black -Bird.93 words
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Article315 1901-02-14 12 When your opponent shows a di^po play a backward or defensive do noipllj a forward game. Keep your pieces to. play steadily and look out lor weak spots. According to the Times Weekly, che^s DC ntf more largely patronised m the English oicne and m other directions, and315 words
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Article28 1901-02-14 12 Tne Singapore District Conferen* mences on Thursday, Feb. 14th, the O ing sessions 7 a.m. at the Deaconess Ho the evening, 7.30, at the Methodist. 4 J\d* School.28 words
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Article459 1901-02-14 13 A torpedo flotilla is to be formed and JiorJ I m Shimonoseki Straits. t (i.C. Borrett 4th (King's Own) R -^rnent, has been appointed A. D. C. to h 5 (m Sir Archibald Hunter, X C.8., j;': S th Afri.a. j},, M. Company's steamer Annam t459 words
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Article183 1901-02-14 13 ew coasting steamer Rajaburi, of Asiatic S. S. Co., arrived from >«rg and proceeded to Keppel Wharf r ia y to discharge her argo. Natuna left yesterday evening on na.den trip to Bangkok under the ie "nan Dag. J'^liorneo, which left Kuchinotzu on ult0 > arrived yesterday evening183 words
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Article2274 1901-02-14 13 IHE CRUELTY OF THE CATTLE TRADE. To tub Editor, Sir,— l beg to send you the enclosed correspondence relative to gross cases of cruelty to animals which take place on the high seas and cannot be dealt with by this Society. I am sure the matter only requires publicityEd. S.F.P. - 2,274 words
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Article296 1901-02-14 13 Dear Mr. Editor,— Allow me a little space m your valuable paper, to rectify some errors m the account concerning the On Sunday the party consisted of Mr. Maw, myself and others, but Mr. Owen was not there at all. being on board the P and O.296 words
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Article105 1901-02-14 13 The Selangor teams to oppose Singapore this year m cricket and football will, m all probability, arrive here next Sunday even ing. The S. C. C. arrangements include cricket for Monday, 1 8th, Tuesday, 19th and if necessa.y, also on Wednesday, 20th Play will commence at 10 a.m.105 words
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Article217 1901-02-14 14 Before the Registrar of Hackney Carriages and Jinrikishas this morning, a rikisha £oolie was sent to prison for ten days for refusing a fare when dis-engaged. His defence was, that he had a fare and m support of this, he produced an undated letter, presumably written by217 words
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440 1901-02-14 14 The term of office of Sir Loh Feng Lv, the present Chinese Minister m London, •rxpired about a year ago .and since that iime, owing probably, to the uncertain political future m China, there has been little talk of his successor. As we hear by440 words
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Article148 1901-02-14 14 A Hongkong paper says When are Hongkong landlords going to cease from squeezing the last possible dollar out of iheir unfortunate tenants? A case has just been reported to us m which the rent of a shop has been trebled at one ftll swoop, -f things go148 words
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Article43 1901-02-14 14 With reference to the notification sent to us on Saturday, referring to port precautions against plague infection, telegraphic information has now been received to the effect that the Government of Burma has removed the quarantine restrictions on arrivals from Singapore.43 words
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Article39 1901-02-14 14 Play for the February half monthly medal and the gold medal for the past year, postponed from last Saturday owing to the rain, will take place at the Race Course on Saturday, the 23rd inst.39 words
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Article220 1901-02-14 14 The Lancet of Jan. 19th says A curious incident is reported from Colombo. The account which is current is to the effect that Sir W. Bonser, the Chief Justice, has issued a rule calling m Capt. J. B. Reddick, r.a.m c., to shoiv cause why he should not be committed220 words
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Article314 1901-02-14 14 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. Singapore, February v, 1901. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Cabbage, Batavi.i do. Nil Do., China do. 6 Do., Salted do. 4 Carrots, Imported do. 10 Do.,314 words
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Article77 1901-02-14 14 (Corrected up TO February 13.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/0A fl demand 2/o l A Private credits 3 m/s 2/o|£ documents 3 m/s z\o\ credits 6 ro/s 2/1 France, demand 253^ Germany, demand 205^ India, T. T is°j Hongkong, demand |%dis. Yokohama, demand par. Java, demand 12 1{77 words
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Article116 1901-02-14 14 (February 13 1 Tin $68. Gambier 8.90 dc. Cube No. 1........ m 13-40 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 28.25 do. White, (Fair L/W=-5% 43Nutmegs uos to r.he lb.) 56 do. (80s to the lb) 76 Mace (Banda)..... 92 Cloves (Amboina) 33 Liberian C0ffee....... 17 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality 5116 words
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Advertisement278 1901-02-14 14 THE HORSE REPOSITORY Ex s. s. BUCEPHALUS H Abrams Begs to inform the gentry of Singapore that he has just landed 44 Horses, Cobs and Ponies, which have been specially selected for the requirements of this market. All are thoroughly broken m, and m the best of condition, and ready278 words
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Advertisement621 1901-02-14 14 HONGKONG AND swa.r^ BANKING CORPORA, PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND.— Kooo<w Sterling Reserve Sioonn--ilver Reserve 2 onn f _u^ RESERVE LIABILITY OF V OOO >f PROPRIETORS J t.n -i °ooQa_ Coubt op Dibbctobs N. A Siebe, E^-Chair'^,, R. Shewan, Esq.-DRPu™ c^ E. Gortz, Esq Hon.R. M Gray. a. T R AVUft621 words
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Article65 1901-02-14 15 The Kaiser met with a splendid reception while driving with the King to Charing Cross. Immense crowds of people lined the route. He sailed this morning. The Emperor conferred on Lord Roberts, before he left, the Order of the Black Eagle. British cruisers escorted the German65 words
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Article63 1901-02-14 15 The Times states that it has been definitely decided that the Duke and Duchess of York start for Australia at the end of March. The Duke of York is not to be created Prince of Wales until after his return from Australia. The Duke63 words
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Article279 1901-02-14 15 The Py ramus from Malta has been ordered to the Cape. The mortality from disease is again very heavy among the troops m South Africa. Considerable precautions are being taken on the coast of Namaqualand to prevent the landing of filibusters. It is officially stated that the Government279 words
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Article20 1901-02-14 15 There were 62 deaths from disease amongst the troops m South Africa on yesterday's casualty list.20 words
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Article18 1901-02-14 15 Plague at Capetown* The Cape Government has notified the powers that Capetown is infected with plague.18 words
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Article19 1901-02-14 15 Great Public Enthusiasm. Queen Wilhelmina was married at the Hague amidst the utmost popular enthusiasm.19 words
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Article14 1901-02-14 15 The Tsar has received the Japanese Minister on presenting his credentials.14 words
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Article15 1901-02-14 15 To Open Parliament m State. The King will open Parliament m full state.15 words
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Article64 1901-02-14 15 The Italian Ministry has resigned. The Italian Ministry was as follows Premier and Minister of the Interior, Signer Giuseppe Saracco Foreign Affairs, Marchess Visconti Venosta Justice Signor Gianturco War General Count Ponza di San Martino Marine, Admiral Morin Public Instruction, Signor Gallc Treasury, Signor Rabini Finance,64 words
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Article31 1901-02-14 15 It is understood at Washington that the British Government has not accepted the U. S. Senate's amendments to the HayPauncelote Treaty. The British Government has, howevei, made counter-proposals.31 words
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Article23 1901-02-14 15 A new issue is announced of eleven millions sterling of Exchequer Bonds at 3 per cent, repayable m 1905.23 words
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Article19 1901-02-14 15 The French loot from China is to be reshipped and restored to the Chinese Government.19 words
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Article37 1901-02-14 15 THE POWERS DETERMINED ON REPARATION. M. Delcasse speaking m the Chamber said that the Powers were determined to obtain reparation from China. There was nothing m the Anglo-German agreement, he added, to cause uneasiness to France.37 words
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Article15 1901-02-14 15 Anti-clerical disorders at Madrid and m the Provinces are becoming serious. a15 words
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Article97 1901-02-14 15 Feb. B.— Per P. &O. Peninsular: For Penang. --Bishop Hose, Mr. Duchesne, Mr. Mustan, Mt. Schleckter, Mr. G. J Penny For Colombo.— Mr. W. A. Wilson, Mr. ANaylor, Mr. R. R. Bowles, Mr. A. J. Gillott, Mr. A. Melville White, Mr. S. W. Pomeray, Mr.97 words
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Article459 1901-02-14 15 Per Coromandel, Feb. 22.— For London.— -Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Craig and child. Per Shanghai, Feb. 26.— For London.— -Mr. and Mrs. Drysdale and four children, Mrs. D. P. Davies and two children. Per Parramatta, Mar. B.— For London.— -Co), and Mrs. Pennefather, two children, Mr.459 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article569 1901-02-14 15 RETRIBUTION FOR OUTRAGE. Punishments Being Considered. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Feb. 6th, 1901. The Ministers of the Powers and |the Peace Commissioners met yesterday at Peking for the consideration of the punishment of the culprits. RUSSIA SHIELDS PRINCE TUAN. Russia forbids the execution of Prince Tuan. The569 words
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Advertisement668 1901-02-14 15 P Office. Telegraph St. q Wharves. Keppel Harbour. 0 STEAM NAVIGATION Co for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, Sit *n% INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, cevlo n Marseilles, Gibraltar GY BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND MA nc\\ T L 0N DU pais of Lading issued for Persian and American Ports, also for \%tn Coast. MAIL LINES.668 words
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Advertisement492 1901-02-14 16 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cablb Aodrbss, Advertiser, Sxngapor*. Telephone Number.— Nv». 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore. THE 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. Java492 words
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Miscellaneous741 1901-02-14 16 CLEARANCES. February J Hong Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Glenfalloch, Brit, str., Bainbridge, for Penang. rO an Yang, Brit, str., Shimmen, for Muar and Malacca. SriTringganu, Dut. str., Nacodah, for Beng kalis and Bagan. Pbninsular, Brit, str., Leigh, for Bombay, via ports. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe,741 words
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Miscellaneous1523 1901-02-14 16 SHARE LIST, FEBRUARY x 3 th, 1 o o T^"^ m—~l 9 W Quotation. Capital. Paid Uf. Shares p Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Li Nominal. <£ 2,000,000 414,23' 199,875 D, n Deferred. £s I 1,250 7, Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 1£ |JgJ 8.584X1 Bersawah Gold Mine1,523 words
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