The Straits Budget, 2 January 1894
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section135 1894-01-02 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and135 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 2ND JANUARY.
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Article17 1894-01-02 1 At the Central Station, on the 29th December. the wife of James Quin, of a son.17 words
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Article30 1894-01-02 1 THOMPSON-DARKE -On November 27th, at the parish church Windsor, Berks, by the Rev. W L. Whitlock, James Thompson of Birkenhead, to Mary McMillan, eldest daughter of Frederick Marshall Darke.30 words
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Article131 1894-01-02 1 Editorials. T!i* Ma f abele Troubles. The Victory of Penang. The Situation iu Sicily. A Comic Paper for the Straits. The Matala.de Fighting. Ninety Three and After. Local. Concert at the Soldiers’ Home. Market Quotations. Property Sales. The Laud Market of 1893. 1893. He appeared to covet131 words
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Article531 1894-01-02 1 iN'iAi'oßK 2ni> January, 1894. Produce. Ganihier 6.65. do Cube No. 1, 1100. do do No. 2, »> 8.37%. Copra Bali 5.77%. do Pontianak, 5.45. P**pper Black, 9.87%. Bago Flour, Sarawak 2.42%. do Brunei 2.30. Fearl Sago, 3.45Coffin 8a1i,.......*. 39.30. Coffee Liberian, 40.00. Tapioca small Flake, 4.15. do531 words
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Article408 1894-01-02 1 This week’s mail for Europe is taken on by the M. M. s- a. Salazie, and the M. M. s. f. Octanien with the mail from Europe of the Bth December, is expected to-mor-row. Next week’s mail for Europe is fixed for the P. O. s.408 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article18 1894-01-02 1 London, 27th December. Mr. Cecil Rhodes has telegraphed that the Matabeles have been entirely subdued.18 words
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83 1894-01-02 1 A religious conflict has takeu place between Mussulmans aud Armenians at Zuggat. Several Armenians who were injured have been arrested. [Troubles betwoeu Mussulmans and Armenians have long been brewing in Tu-key in Asia. The prosperity and advanced political views of the Armenians arouse83 words
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Article111 1894-01-02 1 Riots against local taxes have brokeu out in Sicily. The mob attacked the barracks at Caltanisetta and fired the town hall, the post office, and other buildings. conflict between the troops and the people at Lercara, several persous were shot. [Sicily has been in a disturbed state111 words
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58 1894-01-02 1 28th December. The Premiers of the Australian Colonies have unanimously decided to beg, by a united invitation, the Duke and Duchess of York to visit those Colonies in 1894. [lf these visits be arranged, it may be possible to hope that Their58 words
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Article70 1894-01-02 1 29th December. Rumoured Disaster to the Company’s Troops. It is feared that Captain Wilson with his party have been killed by the Matabeles. [Captain Wilson commanded 'a detachment of Major Forbes’s column which, early this month, crossed a river in pursuit of King Loliengula. The Matabeles raced70 words
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Article27 1894-01-02 1 The bombarding of Rio de Janeiro has been vigorously renewed, as one result of which several persous have been killed in the streets.27 words
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Article19 1894-01-02 1 30th December. Yellow fever in its worst form has broken out at Rio de Janeiro.19 words
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Article123 1894-01-02 1 Mr. Alpheus Morton, Gladstoniau Liberal member for Peterborough, has presented a inotiou iu the House of Coramous for au address to the Queen to revoke the Act grautiug the Coburg aunuity of ten thousaud pouuds sterling. [A previous telegram received on the 22nd instant stated the Gladstone123 words
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Article61 1894-01-02 1 London, Ist January. Mr. Fielding Clarke, Chief Justice of Hongkong, has beeu knighted. [Sir Fielding Clarke, was called to the bar in 1876. He was appointed Attornov-Geueral of Fiji in 1881 aud sulisequeutly held office as I chief judicial commissioner for the Western L Pacific61 words
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Article156 1894-01-02 1 Mr. Johnston, Commissioner of British Z&uibesia, has resigned owing to a difference with Mr. Cecil Rhodes, Premier of Cape Colony. [Under the unofficial title of British Zaicbe/.ia, is included the whole of the region* lying to the north and west of the SoißjC African Republic and the156 words
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Article27 1894-01-02 1 It is believed that the Government propose to use the closure in a wholesale fashiou, in order to expedite the passing ‘of tbe Parish Councils Bill.27 words
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Article29 1894-01-02 1 London 2nd January. The reveuue receipts of tbe nine months euding in December shew a deficiency of two million pounds sterling as compared with the estimates.29 words
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Article35 1894-01-02 1 Supposed Escape or a Part of Wilson's Force. According to Reuter’s correspondent at Buluwayo, the natives aru positive that a portion of Captain Wilson's party escaped in the direction of Hartley HilL35 words
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Article26 1894-01-02 1 The Government has arranged with the Opposition to finish the Parish Councils Bill bv the i9th instant, both parties being desirous of lengthening the recess.26 words
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Article14 1894-01-02 1 On New Year’s day, twenty-five vessels entered the Manchester Ship Canal.14 words
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Article436 1894-01-02 1 Tue Russian transport Tamboff arrived on Sunday from Greenock bound for Vladivostock. The Masters and Mate’s Association ‘..olds its half-yearly general meetiug on Tuesday next in the Marine Club. Messrs. Mansfield Bogaardt Co., announce that from the 1st January the steamer Lady Weld will run every secoud436 words
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Article50 1894-01-02 1 Telegraphed by arrangement with Mr. J. B. Robertson.) Calcutta, Monday, 12.34 p.m In the golf foursome All Visitors serin* Calcutta the visitors won, one up. In a scratch match arranged among the visitors, Mr. J. B. Robertson was first. [This telegram probably records the ewdoC the Calcutta golf tournament.]50 words
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Obituary93 1894-01-02 1 Death of Sir Samuel Baker. Sir Samuel Baker is dead. Obttoary. The record of deaths include the names of: —Sir P. B. Maxwell; Seiior De Garcimartin, Spanish Consul; W. Davison, Curator of the Baffles Museum; Martyrose Carapiet, the oldest Armenian Resident; Cheang Hong Lim J. M. Purvis; Sir E. C.93 words
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Article24 1894-01-02 2 The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia. British India excepted. No other Eastern newspaper has so widespread a circulation.24 words
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WEDNESDAY, 27TH DECEMBER.
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Article294 1894-01-02 2 Mr. Cecil Rhodes’s telegram that the Matal>eles have lieen entirely subdued serves to allay the alarm aroused by the adventures that liefell Major Forties's column. That officer had pursued King j Lobengula in his flight after rejieated reverses had impaired the Mataliele powers of mischief. Tlu* King294 words
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Article315 1894-01-02 2 Penang should win flu* inter-settlement cricket match, and has won tlit* inter-settle-ment golf, and the inter-settlement tennis singles. So Penang is victorious all along the line. Singapore, mi the other hand, may be pleased that one of its men is declared the champion golfer of Malay315 words
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Article1429 1894-01-02 2 The Sea Sports Successful. The Land Sports Postponed Till Saturday. Rain It poured down steadily all Saturday night, and the following day till well into the afternoon. Very little rain suffices to make the Esplauade sloppy, and little more to convert it into a lake. It1,429 words
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217 1894-01-02 2 Accident to the s. s. Salazie.” The s. s. Salazie which takes this week’s mail for Europe arrived late at Hougki.ug from Shanghai, this trip, owing to an accident she met with while proceeding down the river there ou the morning of the 20th inst. to Woosuug. It appears that217 words
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Article210 1894-01-02 2 November Monthly Report. The District Officer, Ulu Selaugor (Mr. D. G. Campbell), reports The revenue for the mouth amouuted to 512,248 bringiug the total collections to date to $13(3,642 against 383,718 for 1892. The Laud Reveuue for the mouth was 51,200 giving a total to date of .'>14,744210 words
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Article4005 1894-01-02 2 A Closely Argued Appeal. Showers of Comments from the Bench. An Imperturbable Advocate. When Does a Sovereign Divest Himself of His Sovereignty? (From our Correspondent.) London SOth November. It will be within your readers’ recollection that some weeks ago I sent you some particulars of4,005 words
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THURSDAY, 28TH DECEMBER.
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Article354 1894-01-02 3 The troubles in Sicily, announced by telegram yesterday, spring from social and economic evils w hich have resulted in that island being of late a source of anxiety to the Italian Government. Misery and impoverishment among the common people have given rise to a revolutionary agitation,354 words
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Article842 1894-01-02 3 It may l*e remembered that, rather more than twenty years ago, there was published in Singapore a comic* journal called Straits Produce. It has been arranged to revive Straits Produce and the first number, dated Christmas* 1893, will lx* published in the course of842 words
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Article256 1894-01-02 3 The Singapore Gas Company met in London on the 30th November. Mr. S. S|>en<*er, the Chairman, stated that Mr. W. T. Batten bad beeu appointed director to till a vacaut seat on the Board, aud that the company could only look forwasd to a very moderate256 words
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Article438 1894-01-02 3 [Six. Days Later than By Mail.) German Tariff War with Russia. Anarchists Terrified. The Paris Press on the Buffer State. Mr. Gladstone on the Eight hours Day. Mr. Gladstone Translates “Horace.’* Dynamite arrests in Dublin. Bank Failure in Italy. London, 4th December. Germany is imposing* an all-round438 words
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640 1894-01-02 3 Wm. Bibbt - Wm. Bibbt, Mining. Raub Hole Section. No. 1 Level South. Stopiog over the back of this level is stnl being continued, with two faces on a lode about 2 feet thick. We are now working some distance up640 words
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Article80 1894-01-02 3 At the meeting of the Singapore Gas Company on the 30th November, Mr. Green, alluding to the question of exchange, expressed his conviction that the present unsatisfactory state of things could only be remedied by the adoption of bimetallism, and he concluded by moving That this meeting80 words
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Article97 1894-01-02 3 The Hongkong Daily Drew, in commenting upon the telegram that Lord Herschell’s Committee is considering the question of rendering the Japanese Yea a legal tender in that colony, says it is doubtful whether yens will be available much longer. It is reported in fact97 words
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Article9485 1894-01-02 4 PENANG versus SINGAPORE. Cricket. Penang versus Singapore. The First Day’s Play. This morning (26th) broke with every appearance of the weat her being good for the day ’b sport. It was, indeed, an idea morning for cricket: not too hot, and a steady breeze blowing down the wicket. The S.9,485 words
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Article2175 1894-01-02 6 The Selangor Races. The Cricket. The Entertainments. The Gymkhana Meeting. (From Our Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur 26th December. The first day of the Gymkhana Club Autumn Meeting, was held on Saturday in excellent weather aud before a large concourse of spectators. The G*and Staud was well tilled while2,175 words
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Article61 1894-01-02 6 The Result of the Crieket. (By Special telegram from our own Correspondent Kuala Lumpor Wednesday evening. Perak declared her first iunings closed at 244 for seven wickets. Selangor then went iu and made 69. Perak wou by an innings and 38. The 3S should be 40; unless61 words
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Article242 1894-01-02 6 The Second Day’s Winners. (By Special telegram from our oirn Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, Wednesday. I The secoud day s racing of the Selaugor I Gymkhaua Club Autumu Meetiug took place yesterday. The following are the I second day’s winners:— I 1-— Merchants Cup. —Handicap for I all242 words
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FRIDAY, 29TH DECEMBER.
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Article283 1894-01-02 6 Captain Wilson’s men who, it is feared, have been killed along with their commander by the Matabeles, formed part of the column under Major Forbes. After the fall of Buluwavo, last month, King Lobengula fled and Major Forbes started in pursuit. Towards the middle of that month,283 words
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Article262 1894-01-02 6 A marine from H. M. S. Severn fell from a window at one of the hotels iu South Bridge Road, yesterday, and broke bis leg. A Rugby football match was played on the Esplauade last evening between teams of the S. C. C. and the Services. The ground was very262 words
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Article159 1894-01-02 6 {Telegraphed by arrangement with Mr. J. B. Robertson.) I Calcutta Thursday afternoon. In the Golf contest for the Championship, played at Calcutta and Dum Dum, I Mr. J. B. Robertson, the representative of the Singapore Golf159 words
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Article112 1894-01-02 6 Yesterday afternooiCQfessrs. Powell Co. put up for auction, several lots of Government land mostly situated some distance in the country, and known squatters’ allotments. A building allot, ment in Waterloo Street was knocked down for $450. Some other unimportant business was done. Pursuant to an order of the112 words
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Article907 1894-01-02 6 In the Queen’s Bench Division before I Mr. Justice Keunedy, without a jury, the case of Harrowing v. Katz and Co. was bea>d on 28th November. Mr. Robson, Q.C., and Mr. H. F. Boyd were counsel for the plaiutiff Mr. T. Buck nil 1, Q.C.,907 words
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Article65 1894-01-02 6 H>e Nejr Year Sea Sports, the bultan of Johore finds himself unable to send along the steamer Pantie owing to the illness of the chief engineer. Mr. Bogaardt has come forward and placed the steamer Pegu at the disposal of the committee, on board of which vessel the committee will65 words
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Article1858 1894-01-02 7 The Selangor Races. The Cricket. The Entertainments. From, our Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur 27th December The second day of the Gymkhana Club meeting began with No. 1. —Merchants’ Cup.—Handicap for all Ponies. Distance 5 furlongs. Value $175 with 8150 added. Three Ponies started for this race. Owing to1,858 words
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Article1410 1894-01-02 7 The Javanese Vil’ aokrs Parting from American Wonders. How THEY “LIKED CHICAGO.” The little Orientals are taking home an odd Collection of every thing, from a corset to a Sewing Machine. (San Francisco Examiner.) The steamer City of Peking snilnl away to the Orient the other1,410 words
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Article320 1894-01-02 7 Last evening, a successful concert was given in the Soldiers* Home, Hill Street, there being a large attendance of soldiers, sailors, and residents. The concert was entirely free and was organised by the Misses Brown with the intention of fulfilling the objects of tbe institution,320 words
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SATURDAY, 30TH DECEMBER.
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Article1031 1894-01-02 7 In such a colony as the Straits Settlements, at that period of review which comes at the close of the year, the majority of people naturally think first of trade. The year 1893 has been a year of cautious trade, fairly remunerative to all those |>e rsons1,031 words
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70 1894-01-02 8 Toh Tiang Swi, employed as salesmau at Katz Bros., was arrested yesterday charged with stealing four pieces of cloih aod a flannel coat. Several other articles, including a magnetic battery, for which he could not satisfactorily account were found in his house. He70 words
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Article160 1894-01-02 8 Tbe annual ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master Elect of Lodge Zetland iu the East, No. 508, took place in the Masonic Hall, Coleman Street, last evening. As by custom long existing the function was followed by a banquet served in the lower hall. The lodge had been prettily160 words
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Article1099 1894-01-02 8 Friday, 29th December. A special meeting of the Municipal Comniissioueis was held in the offices of ihc Municipality, Robinson Road, yeste«day afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Messrs. Sohst, Nauson, M«yer, and the Hon’ble T. Shelford. Business of the Meeting The President said he was1,099 words
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Article86 1894-01-02 8 The Quocu’s Bench Division on the 28. li November heard the cum* of Harrowing r. iv.itz and Co., the plaintiff being a shipowner ami the defendants* charterers. The ease tinned on alleged short delivery of a petroleum consignment from Batoum at IVnang and Singapore. The plaintiff86 words
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Article24 1894-01-02 8 {Dated 4.50 p in. 20th December.) Crushing fiuislicd. 1,150 tons stone realized 1,015 oz. smelted gold. Resumed siukiug at] Bukit Roman.24 words
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Article80 1894-01-02 8 The Straits Get Second and Third Places in the Visitors’ Handicap. The Straits Beat Bombay. Telegraphed by arrangement with Mr, J B. Robertson.) Calcutta Friday afternoon. Iu the Visitors* Handicap, in the Golf contests, Mr. Lawrie Brown, the representative of the Penang Golf Club, seemed second80 words
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Article196 1894-01-02 8 (Poxcell A Co's. Circular.) From the fact that there are people always ready to invest in first-class town property, it may lie assutm > d that there is still great confidence as to the prospects of Singapore. A lietter feeling appears to prevail, but business196 words
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Article300 1894-01-02 8 (Supplementary to Straits Times Telegrams.) (Via Ceylon.) The Fran co-Italian Riot Indemnities. The Indian Silver Quezon. London. 16tli December. —The Queen has conferred the order of the Crown of India on Princess Marie of Roumnnia. Princess Melita of axc-Co’*iirg, and Princess Aribert of Anhalt. London. 17tli Dec inber.300 words
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622 1894-01-02 8 Mu. Buckley, who might well be likened to Santa Claus, lias provided this year an entertainment gorgeous to the eye ami pleasing to the ear. Singapore is truly fortuuale to possess such a philanthropist who, year after year, with uuceasiug benevolence and uutiiiug energy, produces almost622 words
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289 1894-01-02 8 The following Committee manage the Raffles Library aud Museum, 1894:Tlie Hou’Ulm the Colonial Secretary. The Hon’hle H. A. O’Brien, Mr. H. N. Ridley, Mr. R. W. Huilett, The lt«*vd. O. M.4£eith, Mr. W. Nauson, Mr. YV. J. Napier. The following Committee manage the Botanical Gaideus,289 words
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Article311 1894-01-02 8 An extraordinary general meeting of the above company was held iu London on 24th November for the purpose of considering resolutions for the reconstruction of the company. Mr. E. Berdoe Wilkinson took the chair and explained that, from inability to raise more money to carry on311 words
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Article839 1894-01-02 9 Six Day* Later than By Mail.) Prevalence of Influenza. Fears of War in the Spring. Monkish Robbers The Fastest Warship. I'M KKGRADUATE ROWDYISM. A Dynamite Find. Drunkard Legislation. Highty Days without Fire. Brazilian Affairs. Turkey Strengthens Forts 7 nniii'h. .ini December. Mr. Alfred Holt, -hipowncr of Liverpool,839 words
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Article176 1894-01-02 9 The closing year shews but little improvement upon it 8 predecessor. Eichange difficulties continue to restrict imports and, while the export trade is not over prosperous, save in the case of tin, the military contribution still weighs on Straits finance, land values continue to fall, and further taxation is176 words
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Article443 1894-01-02 9 The principal administrative eveut under uotice is the change in the office of Governor arising from Sir Cecil C. Smith’s retirement on his term endiug. The Chinese community, despite opposition at Penang, had petitioned tin* Secretary of Stare to extend the Governor’s term, on the grouud that he was443 words
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Article201 1894-01-02 9 The remonstrance against the large sum demanded as military contribution continued with the result that the Home Government have the question under consideration.” The fall in exchange has gradually increased the weight of the JEIOO.OOO from §677,000 in 1890 to at least §BOB,OOO for 1894. The Singapore201 words
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Article189 1894-01-02 9 The membership of the Legislative Council has undergone some changes. Mr. A. P. Talbot took bis seat as Actiug Colouial Secretary, and there was received the resignation of Mr. Tan Ji.tk Kim whose seat has not yet been tilled. Also there were some briefer actiug appointments. Mr.189 words
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Article198 1894-01-02 9 In February, Mr. Justice Gatty arrived and assumed office as a Judge. The death of Sir Elliot Bovill iu March resulted iu the vacant post of Chief Justice being given to Mr. Bouser, the vacancy iu the Attorney Generalship being tilled by the actiug appointment of Mr. D. Logan,198 words
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Article102 1894-01-02 9 Iu Jauuary, the Europeau Police Coutiugeut were officially rebuked ou parade owing to some of their number complaiuiug iu a Glasgow newspaper regardiug alleged injustice and harsh treatment at tbe bands of their sujieriors. Eventually it was decided to reduce the Europeau strength, and to increase the102 words
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Article185 1894-01-02 9 The collision of the s. s. Amherd with a tongkaug iu tbe Straits of Malacca has raised the question of whether Native States craft iu tbe neighbourhood should be compelled to show lights at uight. Tbe steatueis calling at Singapore have been increased in number by a Gertnau185 words
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Article682 1894-01-02 9 The Chartered Mercantile Bank has been reconstructed under the style of the Mercantile Bank of India. The Singapore Insurance Company and the Tanjong Pagar Land Company have gone into liquidation. The liquidation of the insurance company has proceeded most satisfactorily aud the shareholders of the land company have682 words
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Article925 1894-01-02 9 The Municipality. —The mid-year changes in the Singapore Municipal Board, which removed to its new offices near Finlay son Green in January, consisted in the resignation of Tan Jiak Kim and the nomination of Mr. Manasseh Meyer in his stead. The later retirement of Mr. J. P. Joaquim and925 words
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Article184 1894-01-02 10 In Penang, disappointment with the Government not favouring an ambitious scheme for the improvement of the harbour there led to au agitation for a Roval Commission to euquire into the grievances of that Settlement arising from the alleged neglect of its interests to the advantage of Singapore. The Legislative184 words
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Article63 1894-01-02 10 The principal event iu Malacca was a visitatiou of cholera in the first quarter of the year which is said to have led to the death of Sir E. C. Bovill, the Chief Justice. Mr. D. F. A. Hervey, the Resideut Councillor of Malacca went to Europe on long63 words
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Article397 1894-01-02 10 In the Native States, the fall in exchange has proved beneficial in increasing the output of tin aud iu extending business generally, so that the opening of new mining districts proceeds apace. In Perak, I the Government aid development in this direction by greater vigour iu397 words
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Article79 1894-01-02 10 In Johore, the 31st. anniversary of the was celebiated in JanualL^Short> £terw »M*. the Sultan proceed to Europe on account of ill health J»d returned m October. A breach of promise case H. H. in London reBu t>e d the fixing of his exact I status as Sovereign. In79 words
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Article114 1894-01-02 10 In British North Borneo, planting enI terprise has received a check from the shutting down of several tobacco estates owing to unprofitable working. Gold prospecting at Darvel Bay has given some encouraging results. The Labuan coal mines continue to be worked. Viewed financially, the administration of the country does114 words
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Article138 1894-01-02 10 Loug pending bouudary difficulties between Fiance aud Siam on the Upper Mekoug came to a head about the middle of the year, to the disadvantage of Siam. War was ouly warded off by a treaty giving France territorial cessions and advantages that allow a stronger grip ou Siam. The138 words
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Article204 1894-01-02 10 In Netherlands India, the adminisI tratiou of affairs ebauged hands from Mr. Pynappel Hordyk being succeeded in the Governor Generalship by Mr. C. H. E. I Vau Der Wyek. r lhe fiuauces continued embarrassed aud the year closed with the auuouncement of additional taxation. The Acheen war204 words
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Article1455 1894-01-02 10 From a commercial poiut of view the I year has not been unsatisfactory, and especially has this beeu the case with those who have resolutely cast in their lot with the view of a steadily falling sterling exchange. Busiuess has perhaps beeu carried on throughout the year1,455 words
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Article317 1894-01-02 10 It is reported that, owing to Lis late I illness, Mr. Curtis, the Assistant Superintendent ot Forests at Penang, has applied for three mouths’ leave. A half sli&re in the steamer Isabella j of 83 tons register, was auctioued by Messrs. Craue Bros, to-day, aud was knocked down to Wee317 words
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143 1894-01-02 10 I Jhe P'aowy Ga&tte urges consolidation of the Protected States with the Colonv especially in connection with the proposed railway from Pre, to Taiping, the construe .on °f w “'ch is only practicable by raising a loan. It points out that, to procure money143 words
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Correspondence.
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Article603 1894-01-02 10 W. H. Beau - I am, Ac., W. H. Beau. To the Editor of the Straits Ti* Es London 28th November. Sir,—Somewhere about a year ago, wh<* writing about the health of the Troops j Q the Straits Settlements, you qualified somof my statistics, having603 words
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Article239 1894-01-02 10 Arrivals. I 8 s Hebt from Deli:—Messrs. Koetman. De Guigne, De Groom, Adams, Meslikemp. I P°r s. s. Arthur Head from Ruchinot/m I Messrs. A. Glanviile Cox, and Fred E. Abbott. I 8 s an en 9 Guan from Bangkok Corndr. Barber U. S. N„ Mrs, Barber, ami239 words
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TUESDAY, 2ND JANUARY.
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Article1935 1894-01-02 11 A. P. Talbot - I am, Ac., A. P. Talbot, Acting Colonial Secretary. H. E. Refuses to Accept the View that Dr. Brown is the Choice of the Penang Chamber. H. E. Will Nominate Mr. Huttenbach as M. L. C. if Mb. Huttenbach’s name Submitted to Him. Or1,935 words
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Article290 1894-01-02 11 The report that the Wuchang cotton cloth mill was shut down is apparently incorrect. The North China Daily News says —The leading article in the Daily Press of the 12th November refers to 44 the statement made by a Hankow correspondent that the Wuchang cotton cloth290 words
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Article982 1894-01-02 11 Sib Samuel White Baker, m.a., f.r.s., eldest son of the late Samuel Baker, Esq., of Lypiatt Park, Gloucestershire, was bore in London, June 8,1821, and was educated at a private school and in Germany. He married, in 1843, Henrietta, daughter of the Rev. Charles Martin.982 words
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Article66 1894-01-02 11 The China Association at Shanghai having telegraphed to the Hongkong branch to ask if the latter know of any authority for Mr. Sydney Buxton’s statement in the House of Commons, as published in one of Reuter’s telegrams, that Hougkong does not favour the coinage of a British66 words
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Article411 1894-01-02 11 A Washington letter of 24th November states Inquiry among Senators and Members has developed the existence of a very general belief that there will be an effort next year, possibly early in the year, to bring about another international conference for the purpose of seen ring some411 words
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404 1894-01-02 11 (Hongkong Daily Drees, 25th December.) In connection with tli.* ungpu case a couple of hea<l» are to lx* struck off and a certain sum of money paid, but practically nothing is to l>e done in any way of punishing the officials who were(Hongkong Daily Drees, 25th December.) - 404 words
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INSURANCES.
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Article72 1894-01-02 12 Capital subscribed $2,500,000. Amount raid up 600,000. Reserve fund 730,000. Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jaedine Matheson A Go The undersigned having been appointee Agents for the above Company are preparse to accept Marine Rieka at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all72 words
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62 1894-01-02 12 Capital £2,000,000. Fund in reserve exclusive of Capital £5,493,073. Life Department Tfce Company has recently revised its Rates of Life Premi% and is now prepared to offer very advantageous terms to Assurers. Life Department The Company is prepared to accept first class risks up to62 words
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68 1894-01-02 12 Capital Subscribed $2,000,00G. Amount Paid-up 800,000. Reserve Fund 760.000. Head Office, —Hongkong. Secretary, W. H. Kat, Esq. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept marine risks al: current rates. All contributors of business whethex share holders or not receive a68 words
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41 1894-01-02 12 LONDON, ESTABLISHED ISO 3. Subscribed Capital £1,200,000. Paid up Capital, 300,000. Total Invested Funds 0ver...........£1,600,000. THE undersigned Agents for toe above Company re prepared to accept risks at current rates o premium. BARLOW A Co.41 words
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39 1894-01-02 12 Capital 41,000,000. Rbsbbvb 4500,000 The undersigned having been appointed Aga it at Singapore for the above Company, is prepared to accept risks by First Class Steamers and Sailing Vessels. OEO. KING, Agent.39 words
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38 1894-01-02 12 Capital. 43,000,000. Fire and Marine Insurance effected at current rates. 20 0 Cash discount allowed on Marine Policies in lieu of annual Bonus. Wm. McKERROW A CO. Agents38 words
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166 1894-01-02 12 Capital and Funds, £521,423. on the 31st December, 1891. THE INDIAN LIFE FUNDS now amoun to overTWENTY-THREbj LAKHS OF RUPEES in Government Securities only, held by the Official Trustees for payment of claims. Thk Positivb System or Endowment Assurances payable at all ages166 words
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Article25 1894-01-02 12 Funds £23,681,886. Heavy Reduction in Rates. New plan life policies on European lives in the Straits PUTTFARCKEN A Co., Agents.25 words
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43 1894-01-02 12 (Established a. d., 1782.) The undersigned Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at the current rates in Singapore, and also in Johore and the other States in the Malay Peninsula. STIVEN A fin.43 words
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32 1894-01-02 12 Ph<enix Chambers, Liverpool. THE undersigned have been appointed Agento for the above Company, and are prepared to accept risks at current rates, c. BARLOW Sl Co.32 words
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57 1894-01-02 12 Capital subscribed $2,000,000. Amount paid out 400,000. Reserve fund 1,056,049. Head Office, Hongkong. General Managers, Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co. The undersigned having been appointed Agents .for the above Company at this port are prepared to accept neks at current rates. A bonus is annually57 words
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37 1894-01-02 12 Capital £2,127,500 Paid up Capital 212,750 Reserve Funds 676,355 The Undersigned, Agents for the Compan; are prepared to accept fire risks at curren rates of premium BOUSTEAD A Go., Singapore.37 words
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59 1894-01-02 12 Hbad Officb, Hongkong. Secretary,—N. J. Edb, Esq. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept Marine risks at current rates. A bonus of 20°/ o has been declared on contributions for 1891 making the average bonus for the past 1459 words
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Article52 1894-01-02 12 Capital £3,000,000. Chairman in Manchester: Edward Coward, Esq. Chairman in Liver]»ool: Henry Jump, Esq Chairman in Glasgow: Sir Donald Matheson, K.C.B. Digbt Johnson, Esq., General Manager and Actuary. The nndei signed, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at current rates. POWELL A52 words
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36 1894-01-02 12 TH E QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY. NOW MERGED IN THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Home Offices. Quiin Insurance Buildings, Livrrfool. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks at current rates. 300GLANDT A Co.36 words
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39 1894-01-02 12 SUN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON. ES TABLISHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de scription of Property at the current rates of Premium. Total sum insured in 1892. £391,800,000. do 1891,4373,700,000. do 1890,4861,600,000. do 1889,4338,900,000. Singapore Agents, BRINKMANN A Co.39 words
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56 1894-01-02 12 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, 4,516,00C Annual Income, 938, OCR The undersigned, agents for the above Com>any, are prepared to accept fire risks for short >eriods of ten days or longer periods, st current rates to be named on56 words
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46 1894-01-02 12 Capital Authorised 43,000,00 do. Subscribed.... 42,000,100. do. Paid up 600,000 LIFE DEPARTMENT. Rates of Life premium, tables showing different methods of Assnranoe, and forms of apLication may be obtained from the Agents foi ie Life deportmentRTIVEN A Co.46 words
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32 1894-01-02 12 Established 1883. Head Office, Singapore. Capital Fully Subscribed $3,000,000 Capital Paid-up 600,000 Reserve Fund 60,000 Balance of Working Account to 31st Dec., 1892: $415,004. Cash Assets $1,127,226.32 words
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32 1894-01-02 12 Established 1886, Capital Fully Subscribed $2,000,000 Capital Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 120,000 Fire Fund at 31st December, 1892 $119,345. Cash Assets $722,684. A. S. MURRAY, Secretary.32 words
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350 1894-01-02 12 Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agent* at Singapore Ship Agency, late J. DAKHDBLB A CO., 2-3, COLLYBH QUAY. Agent* at Penang MBBBBB. Huttknbach Libbbbt A Co. The Company has a fleet of 30 Steamers, with splendid accommodation for first class, second class, and deck350 words
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305 1894-01-02 12 Destination. Steamer* Will sail. Expected From Batavia. Samarang, S>uraO baya. Macassar. Parc-Pare Donggala, Toli Toll, Kwan- G. G. 1P94, 1893. dang. Amoerang. Menado. Go- van Lansbergo 2nd January. Penang, 30th Dec. rontalo, Ternate, Batinu, Boeroe, Amboina. and Banda. J Penang,305 words
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167 1894-01-02 12 King Bin Line. I Fortnightly Service between Hamburg and the Straits, China and Japan and vice versa. The following steamers will probably be I despatched from Singapore for Havre and I Hamburg Due at Hamburg. I Gerda on 3rd Dec. 1893 15th Jan. 1894 I167 words
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211 1894-01-02 12 Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government. The following are the dates on which the Company’s steamers may bo expected to sail from here:— Outwards. For Homewards. For Hongkong, Shanghai k Kobe. Trieste 4 ports via Bombay 1891. 1894 Poteidon Jan. 5 Gieela Jan. 15211 words
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342 1894-01-02 12 Omen —Collyer Quay. Wrabvxs and Godowm —New Harbour. Thi mail steamers may be expected to u •ive outwards and leave Singapore homewards >n the following dates:— Outwards Hosiwaim 1894 1894. Malvca Jan. 8 Rohilla Jan. 10 Ravenna Jan. £2 Gange* Jan. 24 Roeetta Feb.342 words
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501 1894-01-02 12 1ELEQRAPH1C W C55lq LlCORNE, address. Singapore. Tn following are the dates on which the jlail steamers of the Messageries Mari times nay be expected to arrive here Homewards. Outwards. 1894. 1891. Salazie Jan. 21 Oceanian Jan. 3 Jan. 16 I Saghalien Jan. 17 Natal501 words
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Advertisement104 1894-01-02 12 Established 1840. gIMPSON COMPANY. 201, Mount Road, Madras. Bt Special Appointment Carriage Builders and Harkes Makers. TO H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, k. G. f a. c. s. i. Simpson A Co. haying bestowed theii special attention to every description of carriage, which they construct from the best104 words
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Advertisement23 1894-01-02 12 $4. Tke mrjee of the weekly mail edition of the Strode Timet u four doUore per quarter \n Singapore, and $44 pool-free anywhere.23 words
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Advertisement22 1894-01-02 12 $4. The price of the weekly moil edition of the Straits Times is four dollars per quarter in Singapore and post-free anywhere22 words
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