The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 13 February 1902
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1902-02-13 1 THE Singapore Free Press. AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th 1902 No. 75!)18 words
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Article244 1902-02-13 1 lh About Fas nod a, 93 Improvements, 93 Patrrson, g} 1 Diffic ilties, g^ -hai-wi re, A ihe Empire, q| did Japan Allk «i r,^ v Selan^or, yo Golf. S.L.G* h.impionship, 99 i < v nese Girls School, (6 fch ot Cap: C. P. Down, gr i Hoods Ag-244 words
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Article77 1902-02-13 1 (Corrected UP TO February 12.) On London. £»nk 4 m/s I0 idemand i/io t^ Private credits 3 m/s i/io£ documents 3 tn/s i/io,^ credits 6 m/s l lo i\ France, demand 231 Germany, demand 187 3 India, T. T i 3 (A Hongkong, demand pm. Yokohama, demand n%pm. Java,77 words
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Article84 1902-02-13 1 (February 12.* f in $67.62* >nu>ier M j*. cube No. 1 7 5 «pp«r, Wiack (ordinary S'porc) 30.37 White, (Fair L/W-s* s*. iios to the 1b.)......_... si oc (Sostothrlb) C9..50 *J*c« (Banda) ,0 -ovft (*mboina) 2 it«rian Coffee .V.....V.' 22. r-pioca. small pear! Fair 'quality', V, S-so die fiake84 words
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Domestic Occurrences
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Article46 1902-02-13 1 On January Ith, 1902, fit the Garden House, heathampstead, Herts, the wife of Captain Hi:nry Lynch Talbot, the Commissioner of Police, Federated Malay States, of a daughter. \t Fernlei^h, Belvedere, Kent, on Jan. !)th, the wife of W. {i. Morrell, oi a son. By mail.46 words
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Article34 1902-02-13 1 On the 11th January, at St. Luke's Church, Hillniarlen Koad, London, X., by the Revd. W.H.Thompson, LL.D., Fi;\nk Wilson Barker, to Mabel Alice, elder daughter of John Frei>krick Kimmll, ot Camdcu Koad, N.34 words
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Article362 1902-02-13 1 The mails from home of Jan. 17th arrived by the P. O. Ballaarat on Sunday, followed to-day by the N.D.L. Kiautschou, with dates up to Jan. 21st. The next outward mail is not due until Feb. 22nd by the M. M. Ocean icn, the M. M. Annam, bringing362 words
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Article94 1902-02-13 1 A Malay boy named Osnian (mi^ht possibly be now changed to Ali or other name) disappeared from my charge from 28th January, 1902. Probable cause, School troubles. Description. Age between 17 or 18 years, medium si/e, fair complexion, round face, good round eyes, walUing last and stooping.94 words
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Article, Illustration449 1902-02-13 1 Hrre shall the Pr^ss the P<?opJc'i right maintanr C'nawed by influence and vmbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her pltriom precepts draw, \>\o.a.,*a to Reiigion, Loyalty, and Law. (Feb. 6ih.) IT is^a truism that when you look for something you always find something else that you449 words
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Article545 1902-02-13 1 (Feb. Vth.) i In another column today is published a long letter on the proposed Harbour Improvement Scheme. It will be remembered that Mr. Matthews' scheme inv »lvt* the construction of moles to protect wha« we may call the local harbour to maUe of an area of 1,300545 words
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Article180 1902-02-13 1 (Keb. ioth.) A great many people will not feel any particular sympathy with the people of Patcrson, a large town in New Jersey, which has been partially destroyed by fire, Paterson, even more than Chicago, has been a hot-bed of anarchy, more 1 particularly of that180 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement36 1902-02-13 1 A Rrmody for all Irregularities. •••i- w' d Br BitUt A W^ Pennyroyal, Ttl OufcU. *c. rw by llnt.por* Dl«pensln« Co., Ltd., »»i«c«, Slntfapor*. *i A n lllL J*r»pmtor "IN. cw^'-* b ,rl ihAMPfos r\YH AMD-36 words
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Advertisement17 1902-02-13 1 BUTTER FRENCH BRETEL FRERES D'lsigny Butt9r ID i and 2 lb. tins. John Littb ICa. Ltd. lineraDore17 words
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Article1103 1902-02-13 2 (Feb. nth.) Hustling De Wet seems to have come off rather well in the last attempt to ■hustle that evasive gentleman, which appears to have proved a capital example of the value of the mounted columns and of an intelligent and successful co-operation of those units.1,103 words
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Article1401 1902-02-13 2 i2in.j We have to thank the deceased Mr. GLADSTONE for at least one thing. His action has given us. in Mr. CHAMBERLAIN, a Minister of the Empire. It was the Great Betrayal of ISSS, when Mr. GLADSTONE recanted his previous principles and joined the Irish1,401 words
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Article748 1902-02-13 2 A telegram received to-day announce] an event that powerfully affects the future of the Far East, and more than that. It has been often reiterated in articles ir these columns that the Pacific was to be the arena of the chief political struggles of the future748 words
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Article747 1902-02-13 3 i Chinaman was yesterday sent to r f o r two months by Mr. Green for 1 n f to satisfactorily account for being polesaion of a gold watcb. I Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet-Colonel \V B. Parkin, Army Service Corps, is L c ed on jctired pay.747 words
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Article228 1902-02-13 3 The heavy rain on Tuesday and yesterlay resulted in a genial flooding of the ow-lying parts of the town yesterday afterloon. Helped by a rising tide, the water rose higher than" during the floods on Jan. 9 th and loth and Orchard-rd. presented a remarkable sight, nearly the228 words
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Article70 1902-02-13 3 The homewnrd P. O. mail Coromandel arrived from Hongkong at 9 this morning H M.S. Fearless proceeded to the wharf this morning to receive bunker coal. Tlie Russian war ship Yaryag atuntaking in about 700 tons of coal left tor i the Roads this morning. The Chaveurs Reunis70 words
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Article499 1902-02-13 3 All friends of Mr. St. V. B. Down, Singa- j jorc, will much regret to hear of the death )f his brother Capt. Cecil Patton Down, a gallant officer of the Indian Staff Corps, employed on political service on the Northwest Frontier of India.499 words
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Article741 1902-02-13 3 What the American Church has Borrowed j From the Worlds of Imstrvction awd Amusbmewt. I overheard a remark the other day that religion in America is on the down-grade, else Mormonism j could not spread as it does, or thousands confess Dowie to be the Messiah, or741 words
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Article164 1902-02-13 3 Ceylon papers mention the serious illness of Major Symons, commanding the Ceylon Volunteer Artillery. Mr. F. W. Barker was to have been married to Miss Kimmet in London on the i ith January. A home paper says Another of Lady Clementine Hay's bridesmaids is going to follow her example, for164 words
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Article424 1902-02-13 3 THE LONG JU-JU." This mysterious letish ot cne aiu tribe, recently discovered by one of Col. Montanaro's columns, is thus described io a mail paper The long ljuju" is a fetish or object of worship of which little is known beyond the fact that it is the fetish most dreaded424 words
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Article284 1902-02-13 3 Tkb Death ot a Paksi Wrangler. It may be recollected that a few days ago Ceylon advices included a telegram stating that Mr. P. Cama, a Parsee student who came out high as a wrangler at Cambridge, had been kilted by a fall from his horse.284 words
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Article192 1902-02-13 3 There is a report from Kabul, which so far has not been authenticated, that the Amir has ordered to be blow away from guns three men of sanding and Influence who were found guilty of oppression and extortion. If this be true, it will show that the192 words
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Article862 1902-02-13 4 Prize Distribution. On Tuesday afternoon the prize distribution of the above school took place at Hill Street. The school-room had been very prettily decorated with greenery and flags by the lady teachers, assisted by some of the elder girls. And in spite of the heavy downpour,862 words
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Article192 1902-02-13 4 Boers And Foreign Adventurers. Dr. YT. F. Oakeshott has returned home, after practising in the Transvaal for twelre years, during which he came to know the Boer well. As late as the second week in September he was within the enemy's lines in the Lydenburg, with Ben192 words
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Article290 1902-02-13 4 Some interesting remarks are made by the British Consul at Shanghai (which continues more prosperous than and quite as British as ever) ort the (banning of the ships, particularly sailing vessels, which visit the port. He says: "The European crew? of these vessels are of the very290 words
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Article338 1902-02-13 4 {From a Correspondent.} H. E. the Governor returned to Labuan from Jesselton on Sunday, the 19th, bringing the welcome news of the voluntar}- surrender of twelve of the chief rebels. These were old adherents of Mat Salleh, who escaped from the fort at Tambunan after338 words
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Article872 1902-02-13 4 The festival called in Malay tahu baru cheena, which commences to-day and lasts for one whole month, is the greatest of the national holidays of the Chinese people. Though nominally going on for thirty days, the first is marked by the principal solemnities and every Chinese,872 words
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Article189 1902-02-13 4 A new musical instrument has just been I traduced to London music-lovers. Mr. G v Collins performed selections on the Stroh violm the Prince's Restaurant, and ihe perform^ were heartily welcomed. Mr. J.E. Muddock s that the vibrations of the strings are conducted means of the usual189 words
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Article100 1902-02-13 4 The United States Collier Ajax)tti £a*t ward this morning after coaling. The German Mail Preussen homewin brund left ior Europe at 10 this m rning, Ihe Russian Transport Khcr on left fa Vladivostock after coaling ye>terd u H. M. S. Aurora is expected In re fron Hongkong to-morrow100 words
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Article215 1902-02-13 4 The following is the report to be seated to the general meeting 01 day next. The Directors have now to submit lo \oua General Statement of the affairs of the Bank, arci Balance Sheet for the half-year ending 31st De cember, 1901. The net profits for215 words
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Article344 1902-02-13 4 Details o* a Huge Scheme. Rangoon, January 21st. The following is a brief summary of a scheme drawn up by the Chairman of the Port Commissioners for the improvement and extension of accommodation for shipping at the port of Rangoon, which was discu-^ed at a special meeting344 words
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Article809 1902-02-13 5 m Bells Asbestos Co. send us a pictorial with plenty of views of the pre■e S mises of the Company. H During the past year the troops in South H o;, Africa have remitted £2,000,000 of their pini/'Pay to relatives. B The much-talked-of Echigo Oil Trust,809 words
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Article1270 1902-02-13 5 Quicquidpgunt homines nostrt est farrago lilelli, JUVBNAL. The Topicist was grieved to read in a home paper that the ungallant male physicians of Macclesfield have prevailed against the lady-colleague whom the managers of the local hospital intended to give them. There must have been a bachelor1,270 words
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Article1280 1902-02-13 5 Since the beginning of the war in South Africa the Government have shared the dissatisfaction with cordite hitherto existing among those most versed in the s..~.ice ot explosives. Practically Great Britain is now the only nation in the world using this or any M<n War compound. It has1,280 words
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Article203 1902-02-13 5 Capt' F. S. Jackson, 3rd King's Own Royal Lancaster Regt. is on litfl way home from South Africa. F. S. will therefore be likely to be seen once more this summer, in the Yorkshire cricket team of which he was a pillar. This officer is not to be contused v\203 words
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Correspondence.
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1652 1902-02-13 6 To the Editor. Sir, The Improvement to the Harbour scheme reported on by Mr. Matthews has assumed somewhat gigantic proportions. If a similar one is recommended for Penang, it is, to say the least of it, a serious matter to contemplate. However, no one expects1,652 words
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Article79 1902-02-13 6 An Imperial Apology. (China Mail corr.) Shanghai, January 29 The whole of the Diplomatic Corps was received by the Emperor of China at Peking yesterday. The Empress-Down ger was also present. The Dojenof the Diplomatic Corps, on behalf of iiis colleagues, made a short address to79 words
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Article1278 1902-02-13 6 (Vta Ceylon.) Bombay, January 24th. The 2nd Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, consistingjof nearly a thousand officers and men, left Bombay to-day for South Africa in the transport" Armenian.'* Sir Ernest Cassel arrived in Bombay to-day by the English mail, and is the guest of Lord Northcote. Calcutta,1,278 words
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Article477 1902-02-13 6 The Rkign 01 Cleanliness Com mem ks. "<>iik, an< ru i- t i r^ 31 1 l)e Ihe progress which is made in replacing coa! with oil as fuel for steamers is ojvj of the most includin noticeable features of the new century, and is tx477 words
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Article194 1902-02-13 6 We received a communication from the office of the Colonial Secretary. Singapore, the other day, type written on paper which prominently disclosed the fact that it was "made in U. S. A. It was we believe a very good paper, thin and tough, a.,d doubtless worthy of the194 words
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Article1464 1902-02-13 7 L e ce are rumours flying about the East d^ie N.-C. Daily News) of a coming mation of the British India and U S. Companies, with Sir James L. V, k.c.i.e., as Chairman. cti been bitterly cold at Hongkong l<i .S. Vestal left for China on1,464 words
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Correspondence.
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Article148 1902-02-13 7 A Place of Darkness." To ti'.e EditorDeak Sir, It is about time notice was taken of the total darkness Oxley Rise is in at night. There is not one Municipal lamp on the rise adjoining Tank-road to Oxley-road that comprises a distance of about 450 yards, on which about ten148 words
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Article126 1902-02-13 7 To THE EDITOK. Sir,— lt is to be hoped the suggestion of "C. B. B." will receive the attention it deserves about the necessity of continuing the line on the sauae level from Orchard Road to Syed Alley Road. The level crossing should never have been allowed, I126 words
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Article214 1902-02-13 7 SNGAPORB V. SbLANUOR. This match was commenced on Feb. 7th at Kuala Lumpor, in brilliant and extremely hot weather. SINGAPORF. First Innings. C. R. Barkshire c Voules b Codirane W. Latham Carter b Cochrane 4 F. H. Gram b J. GWsford Capt. Aiublie cJ. Glassford h Co-.hrane 10 G.214 words
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Article84 1902-02-13 7 The Hanoi correspondent of Le Courrier d' Haiphong telegraphs on the 22nd ult. announcing the sad death of Mme. Lemire. It appears that M. Lemire (bandmaster ot the Col >nial Kegiment) and his wife became suddenly ill en the previous night. In ihe morning, ih-y were taken to hospital, where84 words
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Article162 1902-02-13 7 correspondent writes On Saturday a picnic party consisting of Mr and Mrs G.W. Strips and child, Mr. H. D Jan.z, Mrs. James, Miss Jan.z, Mr. P. forest, Mr. C. Gienier, Miss Grenier an*i Miss Busk went by launch on a trip to Johore. While on the rtturn trip to Singapore162 words
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Article135 1902-02-13 7 The Championship of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club was brought to an end last week by a closely contested match between Dr. Gilmour Ellis and Mr. J, D. Monro, Re. Dr. Ellis vras the winner. The contest was a very close one throughout. No less than135 words
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857 1902-02-13 7 {The Times, January II.) It was only to be expected that German Anglophobes would derive encouragement fr m the tone of the Imperial Chancellor's statement in the Reichstag on Wednesday las'. Accordingly, and not unnaturally, a cerUifl Herr Licbermann von Sonnenberg, whom our Berlin Correspondent857 words
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Article490 1902-02-13 8 Manila Times Special Service] The Panama Route. Washington, Jan. 20.— The President has sen 1 the supplement il report of the Walker Canal Com mission to Congress. This report is unanimously in favor of the acceptance of the Panama Company's offer, and the construction of the canal by way490 words
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1103 1902-02-13 8 THE MATRIMONIAL WISDOM OKA SAVAGE Obendaga is a West African Chief who resembles Solomon, fiisi in lining a large number o wives, and, second, in the fact that he is the author of some proverbs, his true ihrse aphorisms deal entirely with women and are rather cyni al in tone1,103 words
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Article133 1902-02-13 8 As Sir Thomas Ja<*ksoti retires from the management of the Hongkong a nil Shanghai Banking Corporation in a tew months, when he loaves the Colony, the Directors, we {China Mail) are informed, have appointed Mr. J. R M. Smith to succeed him aa Chief Manager here.133 words
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Article572 1902-02-13 8 The Volunteer Camp at Keppel Harbour which closes ihis afternoon has been successful and instructive. The arrangements were very complete in all respects, increased accommodation having been provided on account of the participation, for the first time, of the S.V.K. the latter being located on the slope in572 words
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Article135 1902-02-13 8 THE NEW PEIYANG ARM> (N.-C. Daily News.) Peking, January 2Gtb. The Russian Minister wrote lately to the Chinese Plenipotentiaries as follows: '1 have an agreement made with the late Li Hung-chan** that no other nation shall have anything to do with any future foreign-disciplined army of the Peiy&ng, I ain135 words
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Article100 1902-02-13 8 The German cruisers Hertha and Bu> sard, the former flying the flag of Vice Admiral Bendemann, arrived here yesterday from Patavia, and after exchanging salutes with Fort Canning anchored in the roads. Admiral Brndemann landed officially ai ii o'clock this morning being received on the Pier by the Hon'ble C.100 words
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Article427 1902-02-13 8 Total Loss or the Bmuwdah: Foul At Sea. #*t£ The Captain of the G. G. MeyerY)*'^ been i arrived here on Sunday morningf G that on the evening of the sih5 ih hd 5 v '°«n up from Banka Island the ChieK^ Mr. Roos, the427 words
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431 1902-02-13 8 OIL FUELON AN N.D AUSTRALIAN LINER The Sydnty Mail >^-s some intc-i t:sr ><||Br of S S(>".ooo< about he 2,< oo tor. NxtlJ <• *«eamr.r '/^w^ficredit of the recently arrived t SporW burning RoiiiM t i en stan( j leum in place of i-ohL .^B 11 >'■* P u;ll P431 words
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Article194 1902-02-13 8 The Ajax, ;i United SUtei \V *^oda of 3,000 tons, arrived Iter.* y^.^i^r.l y fft-tion Cavite. Sbe is bound for Kttngoon, wl»ip uare sh»* proceeds for a cargo «»1 :l."i* c ma turning to Cavit*. Cr Theßussiantransp.it Kherson of 8 fheds I tons, arrived here yestt*rd&! from Odd194 words
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Article468 1902-02-13 9 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1902 my iC S C.C. Cricket and Football teams Hrted from Selangor by the Carlyle |L( ut 2"»0 people, mostly hawker.-, were ■■nil. mini: fined sums ranging from $5 I; IV Mi Brockman for Terandah I; R Sheffofd read a paper at the I et\ cvn the 14th468 words
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Article174 1902-02-13 9 An Important Reform. roe following letter hag been received lr om the Col Dial Secretary's Office Singapore, 11th February, 1002. -I am dhveted to inform you that uwa t aivanse)] w|th the Hritisb ndia ni Na ig a ti on Company to send a \v" a V:i174 words
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Article1338 1902-02-13 9 (Specially written for the Singapore Free Press.) January 16th, 1902. 1 nree cheers for Chamberlain's British backbone It is a commodity that has been strangely lacking in British politics since Disraeli's days and foreign countries, whose avowed intention it is to destroy us commercially, and take our1,338 words
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Article1249 1902-02-13 9 Patriotism or Commonwealth Parliament. SrtßCßtl by Ma. Barton and Mr. Kkid. In the Federal House of Representatives on 14th of Januay, Mr. Barton said lhat he would, after the Standing Orders had been postponed, move the folio ving resolutions (a) Tlmi this House takes its first1,249 words
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Article170 1902-02-13 9 The steamer Anglia, with the cable which is to be laid in connection with the all British scheme, has sailed from England for Australia. Work will be commenced as soon as the ship reaches her destination. The southern section will be completed first. Starting from Brisbane,170 words
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Correspondence.
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Article236 1902-02-13 10 To *hb Editor. Sir, In your issue of 7th inst. reference was made in a letter by "C. R B." to the level crossing at Bukit Timah Road. The line at, and for some distance beyond, the Stations must be level, and if an overhead bridge were236 words
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Article143 1902-02-13 10 Singapore 1 lth February, 1902. THE FRENCH MAIL On ing io a mishap to the s.s. Annam, the French Mail steamer riu« wi.h th- next outward mail after U\*t xpected by the N.D L. Kiaufscheu on Tb»n>chv. this mail will nut arrive in SingHpu»c ur.ul Fehtuirv 2ist or 22id. Prom143 words
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Article197 1902-02-13 10 t public r-:,, V ft^j,..,^,;.. Uyon d and predicted cvei.tua j Vi;M popul The January report «»r Mr. aicuihh ".m v *ays that th«- i"«le, cnrrjiiits liteift g«»lq* ia 4ft wide in th«'»*aat i-n.ss rut N<». 2 »lrive south. In th«* oumwpptiftiiig west cros»--«:ut there is o197 words
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Article217 1902-02-13 10 The Russian garrisons in the Far Kast, at Vladivostock and Port Arthur, are being considerably augmented by large drafts from Russia. The Volunteer Fleet steamer Petersburg, which passed through recently, outward-bound, took 1,300 troops and the Kherson, which arrived on Friday morning bouud for217 words
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Article247 1902-02-13 10 A caae of housebreaking is reported from No. 44 Cecil-st. Burglars entered the house during the night and stole $8 in cash and some clothes, but as they were making off the residents awoke and managed to capture one of the burglars. Herr Marquardt and Mme247 words
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Article70 1902-02-13 10 H. M. S. Aurora, Captain E H. Bayly, C. B arrived h^re from Hongkong this morning en r; ute to Plymouth. The cruiser, which left Hongkong on Feb. 6ih, had a choppy time of it in ihe China Sen,' but came though all right. The Aurora70 words
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Article129 1902-02-13 10 SThe Mine Manager's report for January states j at stoping is toeing on in \N js. i, 2 and 3 lodes various levels. No. 2 lode, going east, has iched to 1 ft. in the no ft. level, but looks ,-<s if vould wide" out again. The poppet legs129 words
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Article117 1902-02-13 10 A Chinaman was this morning lined $25 (or selling spirits without having a licence. A Chinese shop-keeper was ihis morning fined §50 for bein^ in possession, of false weights, and measures. This morning" before Mr. Oilman eleven shop-keepers were fined $5 each for circulating prohibited coin. Yesterday befoie Mr.117 words
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Article199 1902-02-13 10 Yesterday at noon a Chinese woman, who lives in Orchurd-rd. was passing through Tank id. in a rikisba, with her little child n-ged four years <>ld, on her way to a friend's house, when a Chinaman whom she identified as formerly living in Orchard-rd. ran up behind199 words
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Correspondence.
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537 1902-02-13 10 To THE EfMTOft. Sir, There is an old proverb that fays fools and bairns should never see fealf finished work.'* Therefore why should I your correspondents "C. B. B. f Public Good," and L.," already start criticising the game of Railway Building, now being537 words
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Article238 1902-02-13 10 In the consular report about the trade with Singapore the Consul, Mr. Reelfs, draws the attention to the necessity of extending business by the establishment of more Netherlands firms. Besides the two Dutch import-houses, there are also Messrs. Daerdels and Co., agents of the Royal Packet Company, the238 words
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Article326 1902-02-13 10 {JTr&m *»r mn Corrtspondtni\ R The annual New Year Sp., r f>, f were postponed from the 2nd Ja n 'Jij account of the wat, were brought cessfullj on Monday. The w, atlJJ very favourable, a breeze teni| )Ar jj™ heat. The attendance whs one j* largest known, and326 words
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Article394 1902-02-13 10 I The Surveyor (Syd\b\.) In our last issue readers will have not ;td vertisemcnt stating the requirement o; the S*.! vey Department of Xegri Sembilan, one dM Federal Malay States, for four surveyors a: of about £300 6-year. By the courtesy < W. Allworth, Chief Surveyor, Department ,i394 words
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Article188 1902-02-13 10 Discussing the commission i?b «3 the London Argent of the Penani: M' lt 9 pal Cotniuttision. the Pinang Oat 3 commends an inquiry whether in* g man is necessary in placing large oxM B Bach as theelectric lisrhtiri" <»t* IVn g Our contemporary says S To us it appears lit188 words
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Article1255 1902-02-13 11 The following references to Wei-hai-wei, n n g which station Lord Onslow the important statement in Parliateleerapbed yesterday, are taken '.-Chint and the Present Crisis," by ifWph Walton, M P. (hili ah of Wei-hai-wei is on the d and it is on the inland side of the island ('tau1,255 words
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Article1038 1902-02-13 11 The December number of this journal maintains its interest. Dr. Lim Boon Keng writes the first article on Consumption, in which he says. Consumption is therefore the most important disease which demands the serious attention alike of the State and the individual. The total amount of fatality1,038 words
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Article323 1902-02-13 11 if ram evr own ucrrcspsudtnt.} Labuan is at present full of budding proconsuls eager to play football. The great match Labuan v. B. N. Borneo comes oft on Saturday the Bth. The Sandakan band arrived liy the S S. Bor?ieo and remains over the Chinese323 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article32 1902-02-13 11 (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Penang, Feb. 7th, 2.7 p.m. A fire occurred last night in Cannon Square. The Seh Khoo Kongsi Joss and building, costing §200,000 was destroyed.32 words
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38 1902-02-13 11 (Special to Singapore Free ressj Hongkong, 10th Jan. A German Mission Las been destroyed by Anti-Christians in the province of Kwantung. The Missionaries had a narrow escape, but finally got safely to Canton.38 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous697 1902-02-13 11 CLEARANCES. February 5. Hong Wan, Brit., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Carlylo, Brit., Mugford, for Tart Swettenham. Malacca, Brit Daly, for T. Anson, via ports. Rajah of Sarawak, Sar., Baker, for Sarawak. February 6. Borneo, Brit Robinson, for Bangkok. Brouwer, Dut., Ponssen, for Deli, via port>. Ansgar, Nor., Hamiestad, for697 words
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Article18 1902-02-13 12 Maclaren's Team have won their match against New South Wales by an innings and 128 runs.18 words
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21 1902-02-13 12 The King has accepted the offer of six Militia Battalions to serve outside the United Kingdom.21 words
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Article44 1902-02-13 12 A despatch from Lord Kitchener states that Colonel Byng attacked Commander Wessels near Reitz and recaptured the two guns lost by Colonel Firman, also De Wet's last pom-pom. Eleven Boers were killed and twentyseven taken prisoner. London, February 6tk 1902.44 words
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Article10 1902-02-13 12 The newspapers approve of Lord Lansdowne's reply.10 words
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Article22 1902-02-13 12 Th»* Earl of Ouslow, Under-Secretory Stuto for t!ie Colonies, Male**) a statpment in flip House of Lords «>:i Monday concerning \V«M-hai-wei.22 words
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Article54 1902-02-13 12 Lord SvOisbury, speaking ;it the Junior (Constitutional Club, stated that there were more important questions than that of South Africa. The most vital was the maintenance of the English position in Ireland. Jf efforts to this eftd. flagged, the Empire would he brought to the54 words
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Article18 1902-02-13 12 RUMOURED CESSION TO GERMAMY. ThB Westminster Gazette lHftnti*>llH ;>. rumour of th. 1 cesstoti rtf W«m --lini-w.'i to iormanv.18 words
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Article62 1902-02-13 12 Major Leader's colnOin killo,! s*»v«»n ind captuivd ISI of l)< j l;uvy's Commando, including Commandant Alberts, Majar H. P. I. "rider bonnes to the 60i Dr*« rmnn Clm^rd^ (O»rahtmeT« (i,t Phtl |»P»«w" t public sptech i« i»»« c llv horses and muled t irf' -rj nrttf'T I*-1 lj62 words
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Article43 1902-02-13 12 Mr Balfour stated that eppww of the •orre.pondence with the !3ui«h < SovemHUftfc has been mailed to Sir Alfred Milner on tVb. Ist, and he would b^||iiiBtriicted ask Lord Kitchoi^r to with|the Boers in thejteWU London, Feb. Bth, ig<> 243 words
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Article13 1902-02-13 12 The' Cruiser Ampkitrit*. bontftwui-d bound, is ashore in 8n« Bay.13 words
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Article16 1902-02-13 12 Five have been killed *nd 274iijttifd by a collision bekw^n urmonr^ trains ne;ir Burirhersdorp16 words
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Article26 1902-02-13 12 Commandant Lane at St. Helena has offered his services to the British with a Commando (of his fellow-prisoners). London, Feb. gth 1902.26 words
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Article14 1902-02-13 12 The rebel Commandant Marais was captared on the 31st nit.14 words
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37 1902-02-13 12 SOUTH AFRICA. DE WET IN DIFFICULTIES. De Wet on the »itb February was within an enclosure [cordon] of onr inonnted m*u, bat realising the danger ot liib petltMm, he ordered bis men to d.sperse and aeek safety.37 words
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Article64 1902-02-13 12 A tire i» racing *t Patewon, New Jersey, mid twenty six blocks of bnildinea have been already destroyed, including many public buildings, the entire|busmess section and the lighting system of the town. The city is only illuminated by the flames from the banting buildings. The inhabitants64 words
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Article28 1902-02-13 12 He himself succeeded in breaking the block-house line by rushing cattle at the wire fence, and escaped mixed up aiaongst the cattle.28 words
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Article15 1902-02-13 12 On this occasion 283 Boers were killed, wounded, or taken prisoner. i15 words
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Article27 1902-02-13 12 Seven hundred horses were captured, and a quantity (of cattle) killed or taken. TRIFLING BRITISH CASUALTIES The British casualties were very slight.27 words
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Article29 1902-02-13 12 Lord Onslow, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, has stated that carefu enquiry showed that Wei hai-wei was only capable of fortification at great expense.29 words
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Article40 1902-02-13 12 The idea of fortifying and keeping a large garrison there had been abandoned. But it would be an extremely useful place for small-arm and naval ijun practice, and might be used as a military and nava sanatorium.40 words
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Article18 1902-02-13 12 The Chinese Regiment would be disbanded, and replaced by police raised locally.18 words
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Article13 1902-02-13 12 COLONIAL OFFICE JURISDICTION. The Colonial Office took over the Colony on Jan. Ist.13 words
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Article30 1902-02-13 12 He believed that under Lockyer [Mr. Stewart Lockhart] the revenue would in- i crease largely and that the place would become an important commercial port life* Hongkong30 words
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Article20 1902-02-13 12 There was do intention of surrendering Hie place, nor of returning it to China. London, February rtth, igoj.20 words
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Article32 1902-02-13 12 c A British convoy of sixty waggoni was < captured near Fraaerburg. J Reinforcements arriving, tbe enemy was defeated. Two officers and 1 1 men were killed, and IS wounded.32 words
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Article25 1902-02-13 12 The euemy rushed a detachment of 100 men at Calvinia by ni^ht. Three officers and sev^n men were kiMed, and 17 wounded.25 words
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14 1902-02-13 12 Immense patriotic demonstrations have taken place at Sydney and Melbourne.14 words
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Article14 1902-02-13 12 Resolutions have b<*en passed repudiating the Continental slanders on the troops.14 words
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Article17 1902-02-13 12 The papers recall the escapes of H»" nibiil nml other classic literary parallels.17 words
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Article19 1902-02-13 12 AN IMPORTANT ALLTANCE. An agreement between Britain ami Jft pan was signed om the 30th January.19 words
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Article21 1902-02-13 12 Its objects are to maintain peace in the Bast and to preserve the integrity of Korea ami ('hina.21 words
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26 1902-02-13 12 U also sruarantees cooperation in the event of either ally being at war with more than one power. London, February 12th, jqoj.26 words
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Article309 1902-02-13 12 SHARE LIST, FEBRUARY 12th 1902 Quotation P AID Drrr DtKl>S| Hank of China and Japan, Ltd. L* Nominal. Deferred. £5*5/ 7. Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency, Nominal. i» Bersawah Gold Mine Co. *V>o ?f 0 Chindras Gold Mining Co. Ltd. £i Clear Water Dairy harm uia. *ioo *J°° <* Fraser and309 words
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Miscellaneous1011 1902-02-13 12 VESSELS IN PORT. Me«i-oi-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wjm Fearless Brit cruiser 1580 J. J. Graham Keb4 Colombo rtongk Plover fJiit gun boat 7;V> fones Fob <» Labnan Plymouth F Thetiv Her cruiser 2(>00 Van Semmen Feb 7 Calcutta China Feb FC\i'<\ Bismatk < Jer cruiser *****1,011 words
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