The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 16 May 1907
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Title Section18 1907-05-16 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION, THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1907. No. 1,03318 words
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Article326 1907-05-16 1 Lmmm Juf Dock.-, and the Croxvn A^nt*. 305 Empire Day 305 Ka ah Brooke and Mitir.t Dainit :j 0 r> «'ost of th»- Garrison :if*i oNl**nism and the Colonial C< »nf»*renci» 3(ti -.r L\i»anl Merewether :iO6 Ih* ('•>!!> pliment of Quotation 306 Premier and thf Union Jark 'AH 1.326 words
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Article117 1907-05-16 1 May 15 I'Q »a.i»| 'iimbwr 6.70 f Jambier Cube No. 1 10.35 OdmhierCnboNo. 2 950 Pepper Black (ordin.S'pore) 18.12J »Vpper, White (fair L.W. 5 p.c.) bay 25.75 Xutineg«(llototh6lb.) 25.00 Nutmegs (80 to the ib.) 38.00 Mace (Banda) 63.00 ttovea (Amboina) 4200 Siberian Coffee 21.50 small pearl (fair quality) 10.25117 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article95 1907-05-16 1 On April 24th, at Wellington, Southern India, the wife of Ernest Norman Buchan, D.5.0., Manchester Regiment, of a son. Joyce.— At Alor Star, Kedah, on the Ist inst. the wife of Chief Inspector Joyce, of a son (still-born). At "Holroyd" Newton, on the 9th inst. the wife of A.95 words
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Article71 1907-05-16 1 Scott Murray: de Tr afford.— On the 11th April at the Oratory, Brompton, by tne Right Revd. the Lord Bishopof Birmingham, assisted by the Revd. E. Pereira and the Revd. J. OToole, Rector of Haunton, Francis J. Scott Murray, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Murray, of the71 words
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Obituary67 1907-05-16 1 Gill.— On the 13th April, at Java Lodge, Beckenham, Kent, Charles Gill, aged 74. Service at Beckenham Parish Church, Tuesday, 16th, at 1 o'clock. Interment at Shirley Church, at 2 o'clock. Dutch and Java papers, please copy. At his residence No. 96, Thomson Road Singapore, on the 14th, Andrew67 words
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Article64 1907-05-16 1 (Cokhctkd up to May 15.) Bank 4 m/a 2/4J demand ty4*fo Private credits 3 m/a 2/*-r« credits 6 m/s 2/4H Feancb, demand Bank 294> Gibmant, demand 239 India, T. T Hongkong, demand T^dis Yokohama, demand U5 Java, demand 141 norn Bangkok, demand 56£Sotmkgnb, Bank Buying 8/4J Bank of England64 words
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Article, Illustration1119 1907-05-16 1 Ui..m«il by ;nfl:i«-r.<-e ail unbriUetl by pain; Here j> itrioi Tr.itl-, her (loriaos precepts draw. I'ie.ie;cd to Religion, Loyalty and I aw. May 10. With reference to the long and important article tbat appeared m yesterday's issue on the subject of the Singapore Docks1,119 words
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Article476 1907-05-16 1 It is pleasant to see that m the Federated Malay States efforts are being made to celebrate m an appropriate way the approaching anniversary of Empire Day. There was the other day a public meeting under the Chairmanship of Mr Georoe Cummin*; at Kuala Lumpor, at which the476 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1907-05-16 1 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press ♦kly r»*tumin«r from Europe to the Straits y any of the mail lin»*s, nre invited to send to th« Manager the name of their steamer and date -rnvui m Singapore. Copio3 will then bo »;1.-i to meet them at various potts ot call. Subscribers136 words
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Advertisement31 1907-05-16 1 SIAM IN THE MALAY PENINSULA A Short Account of the position of Siam m the States of Kelantan, Patani Legeh and Sai Rc-prftn from the Singapore Fret PreM." Price 50 cents.31 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous197 1907-05-16 1 THE WEEK. The last mail from Home waS* bifta^ht by the P. O. Oceana on Friday with dates up to April 21. The homeward mail was taken by the N. D. L. Pr. E. Friedrich on Monday, aud this weekly goes by the Tara to-day. The first day's racing of197 words
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Article489 1907-05-16 2 May 11. From the text of the Concession m Muara Damit granted by the Sultan of Brunei to Mr Clarke Cowie and by the latter transferred to Rajah Sir Chaf.les Johnson Brooke, of Sarawak, there is no reasonable ground for disputing that those documents are489 words
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Article422 1907-05-16 2 A paper wag laid yesterday afternoon upon the table of the Legislative Council purporting to give a Statement of Military Contribution and Cost of Garrison for the years 1896 to 1905. The statement is signed by Mr J. 0. Anthonisz, Colonial Treasurer, but it does422 words
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Article866 1907-05-16 2 LONFEREHCE. May 13. Wi must admit to ;m uneasy f c*?lin^ over the present Conference oi the Premiers of the self-governing Colonies, iv coc^ulta" tion with His Majesty's Ministers m London. For this reason; that hitherto, m the Jubilee Conference of 1887, m the Diamond Jubilee866 words
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Article415 1907-05-16 2 Although t:>e hu no': nee merit did not come to iv bj wile, it :b p]e'i.6:-.iit to see m the mail pu[r>rs t:>*t Mr. E. M MEaEWETHER, a former popular member of the Civil Service of this Colony, aLd low Lieuten-ant-Governor of MalU*, has been knighted by415 words
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Article364 1907-05-16 2 It is always iv some measure £rdtifyins> t<. newspapers of the Outer Empire to see that their opinions are not altogether lost to the public of the United Kingdom, even when we remember how well that public is served by a plethora of well conducted daily364 words
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Article1644 1907-05-16 2 May 14 It might be affirn.ed m community of MJ nationality that person who might be C »riBider£>d tht Nf i tory and guardian ot the pitr.otic KHit ment of the pe-:»pit» would be tht executive Minister of Stite f«-r ftt HP beiug That1,644 words
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Article1059 1907-05-16 3 May 15. It is always a real pleasure to see a prophet have honour m his own country. And although the great work of Lord Ceomer has been achieved on behalf of Egypt, which he has revivified and regenerated, it is as a British administrator that1,059 words
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Article617 1907-05-16 3 In a reference to recent cases of serious crime m Singapore and the general lack of deterrent effect m our punishment of criminals, the Pinang Gazette agrees with the view repeatedly expressed m this journal that there should be more latitude allowed to the Magistrates m617 words
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Article1236 1907-05-16 3 May 16. It is a little uncertain from what our afternoon contemporary wrote on Tuesday whether he was alluding to a scheme that has been on foot since last November respecting some provision for the now evicted uses of the old Upper Town Hall, or is alluding1,236 words
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Article480 1907-05-16 4 At Friday's meetiug of Municipal Commission Mr Stevens will ask the following questions. What control have the Commissioners over the Telephone System of the Town of Singapore "Can the President inform the Board when the Tramway Company will be prepircd to provide m their Cars the first class480 words
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Article776 1907-05-16 4 A Nasty Knock. Very recently, one of England's foremost actors *ent upon a pilgrimage of joy to Germany. The phrase is that of the foremost actor above-mentioned, but we have heard that m certain circumstances, indeed, m all, it is advisable to look before one leaps. It776 words
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Article930 1907-05-16 4 i Another bowling tournament at tt S.C.C. will sx>n be m full awing. This I tion of the Club has received considerably i attention of late both from players and ti Committee, and ao popular has the I become that another lawn will soon be v use. The930 words
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Article738 1907-05-16 5 Kechau Gold Fields, Ltd., have beem .^H^] upm t<> shew cause why their leases mki acres of mining land m the Kechau •nikiin should not he forfeited for failure carry on mining operations. Among the passengers by the homeward p v < > mail to-day are738 words
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Article19 1907-05-16 5 1 S? °utput for the month of April was P-'-nU of an approximate value of19 words
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Article650 1907-05-16 5 GHARRY SUPPOSED TO CONTAIN Dr. GALLOWAY ATTACKED. Early yesterday morning an attack was made on a gharry which was supposed to contain the hon'ble Dr. Galloway m Cairn Hill-rd. There is an element of mystery m the attack, which is alleged to have been made m connection with650 words
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Article180 1907-05-16 5 Peculiar Pi.ea for Pity. A Chinaman wai charged before Mr Colman yesterday with gomir armed with a revolver and fifty rounds of ammunition. The prisoner Baid he was a stranger and had only just arrived m Singapore from China. His uncle m China had advised him180 words
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Article84 1907-05-16 5 MAJTT Processionists Drowned. (S. C. M. P. Corr Shanghai, May 2. A terrible accident occurred last night. During the progress of the Huanghui procession on Wednesday evening, the wooden barriers of the Senza bridge, which crosses the Soochow creek, gave way on account of the pressure of84 words
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Article1373 1907-05-16 5 INTERESTING TEST CASE. Yesterday afternoon before Mr Michell, the First Magibtrate, Mr Me K en zie, Manager of the Singapore Dispensary responded to a summons charging him with keeping dutiable liquors without a licence and (II) selling alcohol without a licence. The Hon. Hugh Fort appeared1,373 words
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Article340 1907-05-16 5 Mysteuy as Deep as Evei;. Mr. M. Mcllratli, brother of the niissiug Mr. Hugh Mcllrath of Sydney, has returned to Hongkong alters fruitless search m Shanghai, and I*3 about to proceed to Sydney, taking with him hit ntiMing brother's effects, which are all he has been able340 words
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Article185 1907-05-16 5 haron Dairoku Kikucki, member of the House of Peers, Tokio, and formerly Minister of Education m Japan, and president of the University of Tokio, dealt with the subject of the education of woman m .Japan at the meeting of the Japan Society. Probably three quarters of the185 words
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Article586 1907-05-16 6 Before Mr Justice Fisher Yesterday. Bankruptcy. Be F. A. tie Lobato. In this matter Mr Chopard appeared for the judgment creditor Mootoo Karpen Chett y to whom a sum of *1t597.33l t 597.33 the balance of the judgment debt was due. The act of bankruptcy was noncompliance with586 words
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Article240 1907-05-16 6 S. C. 0. t» Both Co. B. A. These teams met on the Esplanade last evening. There was a Inrge attendance of spectators who watched the game with interest. The ground wus **et from tiie rain] and many >£ the players found it difficult to get a foothold, but240 words
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Article30 1907-05-16 6 The figures for the export of tic from Perak (excluding Upper Perak) for April I^o7, (Advance figures liable to correction) aw Tin 9433.59 Tin Ore 29,***** Duty §495,133.11.30 words
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Article35 1907-05-16 6 Toe total amount of tin ore exported by the Tributors on the landa of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Coy., Ltd for the month •I April, 1907, was 2Q 1? > haas. Pickuh 152.35 words
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Article607 1907-05-16 6 The mystery is partly cleared up. We were introduced last night at the Teutonia Club (with a good many other residents of Singapore) to the mysterious persons who were to give us a revelation of mirthful music. And they did so. Musical jugglers, troubadours, flingers-about of jokes607 words
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Article252 1907-05-16 6 Marriott Prizp. A silver vase presented by fi. Marriott Es<«. This has been won by H. W. Firmstone (receives ;>) who beat M. Mackenzie (scratch) 1 up. The rounds were as follow^ Ist round. Moorhouse (rec IS) v Smith (rec 18) w. o. Mackenzie (scr) v Knaggs252 words
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Article93 1907-05-16 6 The lire on board the Gregory Apcar m Yokohama was subdued at 5 30 p.m. on the 20th ult. The cause of the fire is not yet exactly known owing to the absence of Capt. Belson at the time of the outbreak, but it is alleged to be due to93 words
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Article259 1907-05-16 6 Gresham House, Singapore. Wednesday, Maj 8, 1907. There has been marked inactivity m all departments throughout the week. Prices generally are lower, aod while the larger operators keep out of the market we do not look for much improvement. Industrials. Straits Traders have changed hands at $65|259 words
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Article272 1907-05-16 6 FIIASER Co.'s CIRCULAR, MAY 9th. Our market still remains somewhat lifeless witli few alterations m rates to report. The publication of the output from the Serendah Mine has had a reassuring effect and these shares close at firmer rates. The Tronoh output Ewas 2464 piculs but only272 words
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Article188 1907-05-16 6 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell and Co's Saleroom on Tuesday afternoon. The Chinese godov/n premises No. 21-1 Angw Street. 3,80:> fret for 9<>9 years. Monthly rent $70. Lim Swee Guan SlO,lOO. Four ihop-boiises Nbs. 44 and 4^ Havelock Road and Nos $5188 words
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Article101 1907-05-16 6 Speech by Lord William Cecil. AN UNDENOMINATIONAL I'IwVERbITY. Shanghai, April 29. Speaking at the Centenary Missionary Conference on the subject of Education, Lord William Cecil (Rev. Lord Rupert William Ernest Cecil, Rector of Bishops Hatneld since 1 888), said the prevailing wentiment throughout England is that it is101 words
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Article568 1907-05-16 6 A Court of Appeal will meet i.r Sinter on June 10 h. Mr. J. R. Nicholson is appointed a niem. ber of the Pilot Board for SiniraDorA •»r t 011 r" IC *lCfc Mr. Jameb Sellar. The name of Mr. David Baatty is added to the568 words
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Article123 1907-05-16 6 CHINESE COOLIES' ADVENTURE. Attacked hy Shark On TLurbd^iy j.fternsou ni\ dvi M set sail from the Simafpoa Bnwr Ml pan bound for Puiai; Ofeil across their craft cap^/eo and precipitated into the water. I >m' v 1 apparently could not hsu im, ifttti I The other five cluugto t':.e I123 words
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Article51 1907-05-16 6 BROMHEAI'-MATTHEWS SaIKM A telegram has been received fn-Ji: t t?or to eaj that the Mala* States V.-lunt^ have tied the 6<xre of the S V r L for the Bromhead Matthews Shiw<i they have made 177 against 17> If ih< 8. V. I. at 60" fM* tbf- bvw m*51 words
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Article751 1907-05-16 7 ..••< d agnnt homines nostri ett farrago libelli. Juvbnal. Thi Topici«t begs to lav before his enthu- readers an entirely new and very effectpi §m hud, artistic, and absolutely ni-hdble lying. He NJNftl to say that i arigmal he has l>orro»ved it, how:eTt from a pvst751 words
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Article1702 1907-05-16 7 At yesterday's meeting of Council the members present were The Hon'ble the Col. Secretary Capt. A.H. Young. the Attorney-tienl. W. J. Napier. the Act. A uditor-General A.T. Bryant the Act. C'.>l. Treasurer J. Anthonisz. t):n Act. Col. Engineer F. J. Pij^ott. Johu Anderson. H. Fort. T. S. Bdker.1,702 words
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Article72 1907-05-16 7 The London Gazette of April 12th had these appointments. The King has been pleased to give directions for the appointment of Walter John Napier, Esq., D. C. L., Barrister-at-Law, to be Attorney- General of the Straits Settlements. Major- General Thomas Perrott, C. 8., from Commander Coast Defences, Scotland, to command72 words
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170 1907-05-16 7 Daring the present year the garrison of Hongkong will be maintained at the following strength Three companies of Royal Garrison Artillery, 736 of all ranks two companies of Royal Engineers, 277; four companies of infantry, 47- Army Service Corps, 26 Royal Army Medical Corps,170 words
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Article103 1907-05-16 7 Tha Honorary Treasurer of the Destitute Stranger and Prisoners' Aid Society" begs to acknowledge with thamksthe receipt of the following subscription? Amount previously acknowledged 8900 E. 0. Colemau, Enquire 5 Messrs Howarth Erskrae A: Co 25 Herd N. Couvreur 20 H. A. Crane, Ejquire 10 Gh Hall,103 words
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162 1907-05-16 7 The following is the conclusion of the itinerary of the motoring tour, midertafessi by Mrs G. M. Dare and Miss Hardmau, through trie Native States Miles Mileage previously reckoned 295 April 2o* —Ltft Kuala Li pis for Raul). No mishap! S9 April 27. —Left162 words
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Article133 1907-05-16 7 In a notice of the OV» Agricultural Exhibition ia Ceylon a report says Mr. W. G. B. Did son, of Sarnia estate exhibited a .splendid dark Mock of rubber, which won the Gold Medal offered for n:bber. Dr. J. 0. Willis, the Diiector of the Botanic Gardens,133 words
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Article153 1907-05-16 7 Let us never forget that it is by the enforcement of duties that the State wins the love and respect of its citizens, not by conferring benefit upon them. It is the universal law of human nature that we love those who call on us for153 words
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Article1212 1907-05-16 8 THE CANDLESHOE STRANDING. OFFICIAL ENQUIRY. A Marine Court of Enquiry on the stranding of the British Steamer Candleshoe m the Gulf of Suez on Feb. 12th was held yesterday. The Court consisted of Mr. W. C. Michell, President, Capt Radcliffe. Naval Assessor and Captains Mullan and Fawcus, Nautical Assessors. Mr.1,212 words
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Article778 1907-05-16 8 ANGLO-RUSSIAN NEGOTIATIONS. A Candid Diplomat. A Diplomatic Correspondent of a Loudon paper says ln diplomatic and political circles the expected Anglo-Russian rapprochement is naturally an absorbing topic of discussion just now. One hears many purely partisan statements the statements, rather, I should say, of parties practically interested but I had778 words
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Article639 1907-05-16 8 Possibilities of a Mexican Shrub. Little more than two years ago, according to Mr Max Muller, of H. M. Legation m Mexico, the Guayule shrub was Dot only regarded as worthless, but was looked on as a veritable scourge by the Mexican landowners. In fact, lands639 words
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Article54 1907-05-16 8 Mr W. H. Barnard's statistics dated '>i March give these comparative ii^ures for tin. Straits 1907 IW> 1908 Supplies March no lfaieh mo March :s n.. ton- 4,199 U^OP 3,-50 li.2«i") 4,127 13,957 Bauui 1,887 3,811 1,134 v v» i.<;.' 7 3,636 Billeton J^;^ or.* 363 980 7n">54 words
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317 1907-05-16 8 Mr L^wi*. Nixoo. according to the Iftuted States papers, baa stated thai lie is contemplating building :t rest-ei th:<t v 1:1 cross the Atlantic m four da js at from 80 to 58 knots eontinu ns speed Sesajs that the plans are practicallj finished317 words
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Article75 1907-05-16 8 lv. a been pr v led r!ie t mates for t!.e p?-«s«rva.i oj of Africa. No itvfitiafl iiask., v Uganda. The S. V. A the Maxims and the 1 1» (V) went out li Camp at Kdaiati Saturday. The Infactry, iaalaiaM Cadets, did some good outpost75 words
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Article556 1907-05-16 8 Augup - Augup ibere was a very large atu-uda Siturday uiornmg to watch thetm*! nIU and a coutinu*! click of stop-w.it,-1,,., be heard as the horses jump^l „iy froJJ thisorth.it post. The nttaf ti.. had left the back m 1 v-t v >.;;. and altogether against rimeiiiak <>. Without556 words
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Article118 1907-05-16 8 The Ttmm, of Itoadaj A; 1 the following VOfoVOM tO Mr X RBOMft re-tiren^Vi. I Muster Gere:;-.], Stm.\s Sel Noel Trotter, w\ -1 years service, from the i ship of the S ra.r 9H If/ring flifrjiporn. pt— fioi bj ber of Comnierce with recognition of the I118 words
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Article741 1907-05-16 9 ..re^t £i -IT lli.lt I »ns»t«iLr? t*»',\ YOU hOfi J *L btVa is m the sjtfiag; it's unload ai uot see its glories tor your- n not enjoying them as much as I U artier, as we are moving, and I long r.. r*- tr eVwa741 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter615 1907-05-16 9 i Deak Mm. Editor. Since cuiiiiiig to the Straits I have met several, and unfortunately for me they all talked on the same subject each one seemed equally like the March hare mad." "Morphia," said number one, whom I met at Penang (but who I learned hailed from Singapore)615 words
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Article93 1907-05-16 9 200 rue. Qvabtbblt Back. Tl re wis good .attendance of members at Tanjong Kat^cg yesterday morning to s«-o this race. Out of ;i number of entries eleven started and ;t fair race ensued The men were with the t ck- and the race was won by a long93 words
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Article106 1907-05-16 9 On Saturday two CliiEi;ni t ;ii charged j before Mr Or- en with k&Ying kidnapped a girl uader sixteen yearb old. Tlr EDurrifl m a>»;in^ for a furtl.tr postponement aUo ;i-r:<l that t'j^ bail, which had b en fixi d a( $5,000 be reduced, as it waa beyond106 words
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Article54 1907-05-16 9 CoL Walker, C. M. (>., wadi us these scores mj.(!e m one shoot on April 4th at Tiiping by two well known marksmen of the M^ lay States Guides Orpl. Bu<xh Singh 200 500 GOO 5M5555 35 55 .5555 35 *****45 88—108 Sul>a<]ar Jewalu Sin^h \7,UfrT>Tj54 words
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628 1907-05-16 9 The 53rd ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Chartered Bau* of India, Australia and China was held on 17th ult. at the 3annon-street Hotel, E.C, Sir Montagu Cornish Turner (chairman of the company) presided. The chairman addressed the meeting, proposing the628 words
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Article214 1907-05-16 9 S.C.C. v. K.G.A. On the Esplanade on Saturday, on a wet wicket the match ended as follows. Williams for the S.C.C uud Capt Stanborough (KG.A) batted very well, each contributing a valuable miiiLtys. Score and bowling analyses s. c. c. A W. Bailey b Arthur 10 Williams c Ifadden214 words
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Article949 1907-05-16 9 The Decision of thb Court. M aster's and Mate's Tickets Scsi'lni»et> The Marine Court ot the stranding y| ibe Briiibh collier Candleshoe m the Gulf of Suez on Feb. 12 continued on Saturday morning. Mr Sproule, D. P. P. conducted the Enquiry ou behalf of the Crown949 words
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Article783 1907-05-16 10 W. H. Martin - W. H. Martin General Manager's Report for 4 weeks ending 20 April, 1907. The mine measurements and assay results of prospecting work shows a total of 393 ft. for the period (4 weeks) under review made up of 33 ft. sinking, 86 ft. driving, and 274783 words
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Article74 1907-05-16 10 iv the course of the negotiations that have been taking place for the formation of joint Chinese- Japanese Company to work the Yalu forests it has been arranged that the capital of Yen 2,500,000 shall be equally •hvided, but disageement has risen regardmg the personnel of the branch office as74 words
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Article552 1907-05-16 10 NOTES BY THE MAIL. Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber. The report for 1906 states that the area planted during the year was 389 acres, making the total area at December 31, 1906, 1,019 acres. The year was a particularly unhealthy one in Selangor. During the latter J months of552 words
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Article130 1907-05-16 10 Oriental Telephone and Electric. The_ accounts for IPO6 show that, inclusive of £1,737 brought forward, and after deducting interim dividends, the disposable balance is 113,133. A rival dividend of 4 per cent, is proposed on the ordinary shares, making 7 per cent, for the year, and £3,500 is130 words
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Article192 1907-05-16 10 A Trustee Dispute. Iv the matter of Jim Chuau vs. Khoo Eck Neo, his lordship the Chief Justice Sir H. Hyndmau Jones yesterday delivered judgment. The application was one by Mr Rowland Allen for the appointment of Chang Jim Chuau as trustee of estate at Teluk Ayer192 words
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Article414 1907-05-16 10 Sir Richard Solomon, k.c.m.o k.c, late Attorney General for the Transvaal,, has been appointed Agent-General in London. The Batten berg Cup, offered for competition between the World's navies at the Jamestown Exhibition, has l>een won by a crew from 11. M. S. Argyll." Syed Omar, head414 words
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Article371 1907-05-16 10 ADVANCEMENT OF THE COAL MINES. The m Fiume" Takes a Cargo ro Hongkong. After a great many years of misfortune, sot-backs through lapping feeders of water iu the mines, owing to insufficient pumping power, labour difficulties, breakdowns ot machinery, etc., etc., it is iiifnemlj gratify, ing to observe371 words
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Article444 1907-05-16 10 LOCAL INDIAN GENTLEMAN VIEWS. A Situation of thk Gravest \j ks A local Indian -en' lein.tn h}. followed the Swadeshi ajajajjeaal wh r tbe root of the present trouble :a lad m m an interview with one of our r- tives, made the following inters 9erva(ious444 words
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Article293 1907-05-16 10 I The shipping cleared iuw.:r«lat the fOttoi Bangkok Iml fMf; Hi m ■OOQviHMt with the iri<ve::-e m t! >.; 0| tr;Je. Some 7.«'.'J strainer* or 1 I linage of 73 J ,i*?S were cl^an d inwards, as ooa| with 739 steamer of 17«,1#t tons m 1' and TfSBangkok Times - 293 words
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Article104 1907-05-16 10 Ah Knm aud Ah TVng live together HI i house m North bridge-rl. On Friday kh Ten# lost 53 from his box. He tkmgti I Ton^ with having stolen tho money. HmJ quarrelled and Toug m izea a p< L *ln!<-' Tonj* armed him.self with a chopper.104 words
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Article21 1907-05-16 10 The Radnorshire returned from Han^k >k yesterday rice-laden, for Port Said. A fc» man died and was buried at Koh-si ■chain:.21 words
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Article830 1907-05-16 11 GRAND SHOOTING AT TAIPING. xl >IAIES v. SOUTH LONDON RIFLE CLUB. The s\ioot by the Malay States Guides m tawaal match against the South LonKitle Club has served to briDg out this p'.enr! id tfim aggregates. And for a .f twelve men we believe that nt -core approaching that of830 words
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Article640 1907-05-16 11 187 Stowaways on the Fau Sang." Yesterday before Mr Michell Captain Malkin of the Biitish steamer Fail Sang appeared m answer to a summons charging him with carrying 187 passengers m excess of his licence. Captain Edwards, Senior Boarding Officer, conducted the case for the Crown and the640 words
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Article157 1907-05-16 11 AnvMMT Committee APPOINTED. The President of tho Board of Trade has appointed Mr Raymond Beck. Mr Edmund Cathery. Mr Samuel Cross, Ml Thomas L. Devict, Mr Francis Elgar, LL. D., F. B. S., Mr James Henson, Mr Norman Hill, Mr John IngliH, LL. D M Mr MicLacl Joj157 words
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Article94 1907-05-16 11 Last fortnight mysterious red finger-prints appeared on door posts m Tientsin und caused a scare. People attributed divine origin to them and invested them with grave bignificance. Attention is attracted to the largfl quantities of arms reaching Tientsin. The U. S. sUte department is m receipt [May S] of information94 words
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Article340 1907-05-16 11 Decision for thi: Farmers. Mr Michel), the First Magistrate, gave his decision yesterday afternoon m the case m which the Opium and Spirit Farmer summoned Mr J. McKenzie of the Singapore Dispensary for selling dutiable liquors without a. licence from the Farmer. The Senior Magistrate's judgment was340 words
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Article472 1907-05-16 11 Governor E. P. Gueritz, who has arrived home on leave, brings interesting news from British North Borneo. Apart altogether from any company significance, his intelligence immediately concerns Welsh coal-owners, the proprietors of the fleet of coal ports and the East, and the national exchequer, so far asDaily Report - 472 words
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Article90 1907-05-16 11 A national defence movement which promises to develop widely is making great progiess m Leiceaterbhire. The idea b to induce all mumbw of football, cricks, and athletic clubs to undertake to become proficient rifle ihoU. Official* of all the cricket and footba 1 associations m the90 words
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Article44 1907-05-16 11 Widow and Applicant fob Wokk.— I w*nt a man to do odd jobs aboufc the house, run on errands, etc. one that never answers back, and ie always ready to do my bidding." Excuse we, rauni, but it s i husband you're looking for."44 words
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Article336 1907-05-16 11 The annual general meeting of the Mercantile Bank of India was held at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, on 16th, ult. when Sir Alexander Wilson presided. The Secretary, haying read the notice convening the meeting, The Chairman m moving the adoption of the report, said that336 words
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Article589 1907-05-16 11 Sir Joseph Dimsdale's speech at the presentation of the freedom of London to the Colonial Premiere is a five piece of oratory On many occasions have the walls of this ancient and historic Guildhall echoed and re-echoed the cheers of the citizens of London, when acclaiming the d<^eds589 words
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Article1153 1907-05-16 12 There are I suppose few young men or old for a matter of that who come out here who do not fall a victim to that interesting occupation of dabbling in shares. It is a fascinating business, because like horse racing there is a delightful element of uncertainty evenMayo - 1,153 words
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Article895 1907-05-16 12 For one thing we feel inclined to envy the Ancient Egyptians, and that is that they as far as I personally know, escaped from the curse of cheap literature. It was impossible in a time when the efforts of budding authors had to be inscribed onMayo - 895 words
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Article808 1907-05-16 12 It ha 8 always been a source of pure astonishment and admiration to me, that the knowledge of the ladies of England in regard to the royal families of Europe is of the character it is. It would not be wonderful if they displayed a keen interestMayo - 808 words
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Article894 1907-05-16 12 Just before last race ineetin T vileged to give the readers „t tyveracious and sedate column som* rem* ou Tips— tips for the Raws. I U JW with the more scientific varid f i. 1 —as distinguished from the tip iac> nie quential, and the tip consequential,894 words
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Article167 1907-05-16 13 ihe boiling of driukia^ water and milk l<# kI customary proceeding m the Far i hii that not a few m this pait of the world will be interested to know that Protes^or Behriag, speaking on the subject of tuberculosis at the meeting of the Berlin167 words
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Letter87 1907-05-16 13 Cm Emtob. mt.— Will you or auv of your readers kiiiJi. advise me on the following point. A:« tin einplove m an office. He is not salary. Kepeat^d applicntions reui/ m his irettini; a dollar or two on c*. He is dissatisfied, as is only naturil.87 words
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Article417 1907-05-16 13 [LJLERY SALUTE OF A CHEKIUNG FRENCH TOWN. Tub ttra Hand at Lili.i:. It :.io band of the 2nd South Lancashire it had been a company of victorious it could not huve had ;i more trium- H AtlcoTie than it had on April 1 1 from I i417 words
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Article149 1907-05-16 13 j ii 8ingef0te will regret to hear of »f Dr. A. B. Leicester, retired I Atftlemt Surgeon of the Straits Bar in II is iriends have for some •Hi* b^eu aware that he suffered from I the iheee.*, aud much s\ inpathy has w149 words
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Article2078 1907-05-16 13 HEAVY COURSE AND GOOD PRICES. The first day's racing of this meeting took place yesterday and resulted m some fairly good running. The heavy rain which fell during the night and persistently till the afternoon not only made the going decidedly heavy, but also militated against anything2,078 words
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Article180 1907-05-16 13 On Saturday two rivals gaugs* Teocliew-j and Hokiens had a fight. The Police arrested two one from each side. These men were charged at the Police Court, but there was insufficient evidence against them so they were let off Then the Hokitn prisoner went180 words
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Article157 1907-05-16 13 In the month of Aprl and m the ye.i l(J07 a smal expedition of English adventurers siiled up Oh^apeake B*y, entered the mouth of the James River und founded Jamestown, ■which, apart from Sir Walter Raleigh's short-lived colonies, wa.= the firtt English settlement m North America, and157 words
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Article129 1907-05-16 13 > «a» < A Kling *****0 who was emplojed at Caledonia Eitj.te and murdered liib wife there on March 1 has been sentenced to death V: the Penaug Asoizee. Ibe effect of amateur acting ib sometimes destructive to property. The most ivkolesale destruction ever wrought must be credited to a129 words
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Article363 1907-05-16 14 Miss Anderson was a passenger back to Singapore bj the B. I. steamer Tara from Rangoon yesterday. There were 30 fires and 67 incipient fires m Hongkong during 1906 as against 32 and 77 m 1905. The estimated damage caused by fires was 5658,970 and by363 words
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396 1907-05-16 14 THE LAST OF H. M. S. UNDAUNTED." We read At the public sale of obsolete warships und other vessels, held at Chut ham Dockyard last week, the best prices realised were as follows:— First -class battleship -Sans Pareil" (T. W. Ward, Sheffield), _£2b\600; third-class battleship "Conqueror" (Castle's Shipbreakiag Co., Ltd.,396 words
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Article46 1907-05-16 14 The Ladies' May media was played on Monday last. Scores Mrs Robinson 61 12 49 Mrs Gansloser 51 scr. 51 Miss Tarbat 62 10 52 Miss Smith 65 12 53 Mrs Green 63 8 55 Miss W. G. Ctentle 76 10 6646 words
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Article583 1907-05-16 14 TWO CORPORALS BAYONETTED. Corporal Hurly Dead. An extraordinary affair, which is described as a European amok," occurred at Tanglin Barracks on Tuesday night. Ju9t before 10 o'clock Bandsman Sand well made a sudden murderous assault on Corporals Hurly and Newall who were sitting on their beds iv583 words
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Article241 1907-05-16 14 Corporal Ryan's Narrow Escape. It is now learned that an attack similar to the above, though fortunately no one was hurt, occurred at Blakan-Mati on the 3rd. The Military Authorities hushed up the affdir, but Tuesday night's tragedy has drawn attention to the case. It appears241 words
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Letter38 1907-05-16 14 Cheap Law - Cheap Law To the Editor. Dear Sir,— If your correspondent "Victimized will call and see me, I will introduce him to a lawyer who will doubtless adviae him and perhaps forego the usual fee.38 words
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Article1272 1907-05-16 14 Ragna - Ragna A newcomer is not long m Singapore before he hears the above word and learns its meaning, for Malaya teems with Hantue, at least so the Malays say. Nursemaids m the homeland frighten their "naughty" charges by telling them that spooks and hobgoblins will catch them if they1,272 words
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Article278 1907-05-16 14 ilresham House, May 1 5, 11*07. Alihoa^hthe volume of busing iam, still gives rise to cotnpiaints, there lus htm a more hopeful ton*? m the market durtar the week, and there are sign* which i u.i t.. show that we are beginning to recover siowlr troiu the278 words
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236 1907-05-16 14 One of the most important pi'of foot races decided for many years t<*> \-<* at the Broughton Rangers' football pi Manchester, on March 27th. The competitor* were W. Growcott, of Bunbury, Cheshire E. Eastman, of Canada and T. Campbe. of Ireland, ;ind th^.y had been matched to236 words
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Article70 1907-05-16 14 Major-<reneral Edmund Leach, C 8., of the regiment, and a former Cooiuianu.nj Officer, has made a valuable presents ti'i'the Officers' Mess of the Ist Batulion tm sisting of four silver statuettes, moooted on ebony plinths, representing respectively private of the 50th, 1756, the year m70 words
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Article28 1907-05-16 14 The output of the Sipau Tin Cooip^Litnited for the month of April l'M)7 m 1 109.57. The return for March was 134, I for February 10->.28 words
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Article858 1907-05-16 15 CHINATOWN IN N EW YORK. bright smiling Mongolian, Ban 4 pigtail— H probably a Christian my America. v »i<n<i and guide informs me receives us and {.irt-i cstoa vacant table his short, sleek hLftci hair id brushed like a European's, his -caaDC* a very good imitation of a white waiCr858 words
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Article110 1907-05-16 15 *"w-rLy of Sbensi ha^ de-apjitched a i BkaaghaJ to Vuy bdEkr.otes to the il ol 4 0.0v 1 dollar^, with which be l t.j rt.ieve the scarcity of monry m •'ipi-acse Department of Education •s mad« a pr«;%nt of 3 yen p>ach to 1,139 iror. pchfx;l110 words
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Article2552 1907-05-16 15 (Revter't Agency) (By Submarine Telegraph) The French liner Poitou has been wrecked near Uruguay. A panic seized the passengers, many of whom jumped overboard and were drowned. One hundred people perished m the Poitou disaster. A heavy sea is running and prevents access to the wre>ck, to which many2,552 words
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Article560 1907-05-16 16 MINES. Capital Capital Issue Paid r— Issued paid op Valoe op Company. Violation$300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin M. Co. Ltd 19. $300,000 225,000 10 10 Brnang Limited 10.25 $600,000 600.0C0 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd 18 75 £400,000 350,000 £1 £1 Duff Development Co. Ltd560 words
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Advertisement56 1907-05-16 16 SPECIAL FEATURE A CHEAP ADVERTISEMENT "POPULAR WANTS." If yon have a House to Let. Booms to Let. Want a Situate t Want to Buy, Sell or Exchange Articles, Want Assistants, House or Rooms, try an Ad." m the^Singapore Free Press," at the NEW CHEAP RATE $1 tor l f 2,56 words
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Miscellaneous526 1907-05-16 16 CLEARANCES. May 8 Magnet, Brit, str., Simmonds, for Banjoewangi. May 9. Ban Liong, Dut. str., Winters, for Cotie via ports. Pontianak, Brit. 6tr., Casey, for Kaantan via ports. Nueatung, Ger. str., Hinsch, for Bangkok. Thong wa, Brit str, Herrington for Penang, Netjupatam and Madras. Sri Wongse, Dut. str., Daud, for526 words
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Miscellaneous785 1907-05-16 16 Penang, Brit, str., Baker, for T. Anson via ports. Amiral de Ker^aint, Fr. str., Le Cerf, for Saigon. Amiral Duperre, Fr. str., Bataille, for Hongkong. Sabine Rickmers, Brit, str., Watson, for Palembang via Samboe. Sri Wongsoe, Dut. str., Konil, for Muar and Malacca. Glenfalloch, Brit, str., Hainsworth, for Penang. May785 words
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Miscellaneous524 1907-05-16 16 VESSELS IN PORT. O Men-of- War FUff Tons Commanders Arrived From Pot McClellan Am. tara., 1870 Lothrop Jan 12 Manila j)^ m Sea Bella F.M.S. Yacht 48 Ahmat Feb 5 P. Swet fo,. > Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Murphy May 11 P. Swet. Uiiowili Ship PUff Tons Master Arrived524 words
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