The Straits Budget, 15 October 1895
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section137 1895-10-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Penane thr n ,i.h n iMu circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and e a Vr 6 Protected S ates of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the 1137 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 15TH OCTOBER.
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Article33 1895-10-15 1 AT Puloh Brani. on the Bth inst.. the wife John Cabroll, of a daughter. AT the Adelphi Hotel, on the Bth instAiit, r wife of Mr. (J koboe Harmston, of a inghter.33 words
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Article105 1895-10-15 1 IAt tIn* Free Church Mauho, Anehem-airu. l-tl** Douglas Scotland ud the 8th iust., by I Revd. Dariil Peat, Aberdeen. GlORcE ■VtRAY PrKsTON. of Singapore. to GRACE, daughter of tbe Revd P. McMBIL. En<-Vwncaiiu. ■Hlaxk—'HELKORU.— On the 18th SopBiil**r. *r the pariah chureh, Hythe, Kent, by v Bi'Jioji of Singapore105 words
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Article466 1895-10-15 1 ditobials. Th« Suit in's Positiou. Tfie Italians in Abyssinia The Ma&churi«n Railway. The Fate of Bimetallism. The Collapse of the Hovas. Cuban Affairs. The Sultan’s Fears. dcal. Market us. Shipping News. Passenger List. Police News. The Cuhin-Seth Case. A Fire. The Freuch Commereial Missior Alleged Opening of466 words
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Article505 1895-10-15 1 Singapore, 15th October, 1895. PRODUCE. Cam bier f 8.35. do Cube No. 1, i> 12-25, do do No. 2, ,10.25. Uonra Bali i» 5.45. do Pontianak, h 5.20. Pepper Black, sellers 10.90. Flour, Sarawak 2.55. do Brunei 2.30. Pearl Sajfo 3.40. Coffee Bali, n 41.00. Coffee Liberian505 words
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Article360 1895-10-15 1 The mail for Europe this week leaves by the P. &O. s.s. Rosetta. The P. O. s.s. Mirzapore with the mail from Europe of the 20th September arrived here yesterday. The German mail from Europe bv the Prinz Heinrich is due here on Wednesday. The German360 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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Article22 1895-10-15 1 London, Bth October. In the International Athletic coutest at New York, Yale beat Cambridge in eight events out of eleven.22 words
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Article120 1895-10-15 1 THE POWERS PRESS THE SULTAN. All the Great Powers have presented a Collective Note to the Turkish Government. The Note demauds a searching inquiry into the recent riots at Constantinople and the release of all innocent persons made prisoners during the riots. The Note further demands that120 words
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Article34 1895-10-15 1 London, Bth October. Menelek, the Negus of Abyssinia, is reported to be marching against the Italians on the Red Sea coast. The Italian Goverumeut is sending reinforcements to that quarter.34 words
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Article42 1895-10-15 1 THU SUI.TAN I'KKI'AR KS KOR TIIK WORST The Sultan of Turkey has sent Marshal Fuad Pasha to inspect the forts on the Dardanelles, and torpedoes have also been sent to be laid in the Strait s of Gallij>oli42 words
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Article68 1895-10-15 1 1MHBCURITY AT OURSTAKTIKOt’LE. At Constantinople, niuetr-fiv# corpse of Armenians, killed iu the recent riots there, hare been collected for burial. It is lelievedthat numbers of additional Armen an corpses have been thrown into the ma. The churches at Constantinople are. still crammed with Armenian refugees who refuse68 words
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Article32 1895-10-15 1 London, 10th October. MORE MAHliACKKh• Armed Turks, including soldiers, are rejKJrted to have attacked the Armcuuns at Trebizoud, in Asia Miuor. Many Armenians Lave been killed iu the attack.32 words
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Article34 1895-10-15 1 A Russian newspaper, the Nnvoyt Vremya, publishes a telegram from Vladivoetock to the effect that three companies of engineers have started from there for Manchuria, to survey a railway line there.34 words
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71 1895-10-15 1 London, 11th October. The French army in Mudagoscir hot occupied Antananarivo, the Hova Capital, after a brilliant action. Peace has been concluded on conditions under which France establishes a stringent Protectorate over Madagascar, and stations a garrison of71 words
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Article58 1895-10-15 1 INDEMNITY AUK ANIiKMKNTK Japan has agreed to reduce the supplementary indemnity for the evacuatiou of the Liaotung peniusula to thirty two millions of taels, and to evacuate the peninsula witbiu three months after payment of the reduced amount. China is reported to have undertaken to pay very58 words
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Article27 1895-10-15 1 London, lVth October. Mr. G. S. Murray’s appointment to be member of the Straits Settlements Legislative Couucil is uotified in the London On sette.27 words
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Article24 1895-10-15 1 WAKNINO To 8PAIK The United States Government has notified to Spain the necessity for her promptly crashing the rebellion in Cuba.24 words
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Article29 1895-10-15 1 THK CASUALTIES It is reported that seven hundred persons li ive been killed or wounded at Constantinople since the first outbreak of the Armenian riots there.29 words
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Article46 1895-10-15 1 London, 14th October. DISTURBANCES IN ASIA MINOR Disturbances have broken out at several places in the district of Ismid in Asia Minor during which many persons were killed, but the exact nuinlier is not known. The Turkish Government is fortifying Besika Bay.46 words
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Article31 1895-10-15 1 HKAVV MORTALITY, Cholera is raging iu the province of Volhyuitt in Russian Poland. Within a fortnight, four thousand ituw% were rcjsnied. of which seventeen hundred proved fatal31 words
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Obituary18 1895-10-15 1 DEATH ikAXk. On Sunday, t(ie 13th instant, at Oeusral Hospital, Mr. H. Flank of h*tv Hikhcr A Co.18 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article256 1895-10-15 2 (Straits Timet, 8th October.) Thk Sultan of Turkey stand* now in a worse position than ever. Instead of Britain, France, and Russia alone troubling him to move ou, all the great Powers harass him. They, however, do not meddle with the Armenian question genefelly, hut only tucklo(Straits Timet, 8th October.) - 256 words
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Article375 1895-10-15 2 (Straits Timet, 8th October.) Tmk news that' Menelefc, the Hegu* or Eiupeior of Abyssinia, is, us announced iu to-day’s telegram, inarching against the Italians there comes unexpectedly. The hostility of the Negus, Meuelek, to the Italian intruders into his country is well known aud rumour repeatedly(Straits Timet, 8th October.) - 375 words
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Article301 1895-10-15 2 (Straits Timet, 10th October.) Ki’seiA already turns to account the railway concession her diplomacy wrung from the Chinese Government, at that time stricken with fear of the Japanese. When Russia, iu coucert with France and Germany, compelled Japan to relinquish the territory iu East M anehuria China(Straits Timet, 10th October.) - 301 words
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Article537 1895-10-15 2 (Straits Time s, KHh October.) It would almost appear that, at the moment when the chances of success for the uu wearied In metallists seeintii brightest, their cause should, by com mo u consent, be relegated into the limbo of uufruillul aud uuieulised schemes. i'or years(Straits Times, KHh October.) - 537 words
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Article443 1895-10-15 2 (Straits Timet, llik Octobrr.) To-day's telegrams announce the fall of Antananarivo, the Hova capita) of Madagascar, and the dictation of peace there by the victorious French. It has been recognised all along that the suecess of the French there was only a matter of time(Straits Timet, llik Octobrr.) - 443 words
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Article232 1895-10-15 2 Straits Tunes, I'Jth October.) The Spanish Government has received notice from the United States that Spain must deal promptly with the rebellion in Cuba, and crush it er« long. That wanting tell* Spain that the Uuitetl States has political and commercial interests in Cuba, which are jeopardised by(Straits Tunes, I'Jth October.) - 232 words
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Article386 1895-10-15 2 (Strait* Times, 14th October.) Tux fortifying of Hesika Bay, mentioned in to-day's telegrams, betokens that the Sultau fears the wjrst and dreads the application of coercion. Besika Bay |is an admirable place of rendezvous for man-of-war on the move towards Constantinople, and British Heets on the way(Strait* Times, 14th October.) - 386 words
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Article66 1895-10-15 2 An Order in Council applying Section 20 of tho Finance Act, 1804, to Hongkong and the Strait* Settlement*, amongst other colonies, has just been issued. The se«tiou gives power that where Her Majesty is satisfied that, by the law of such jHiHsession, no duty is leviable in66 words
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Article138 1895-10-15 2 From u National Debt return, which was issued recently as a Parliamentary Paper, it appears that the gross liabilities of the State, which amounted on March 31. 1894, to £889,104,024, were reduced in the succeeding twelve mouths hy £8,943,417, this enormously large reduc. tiou being attributed to138 words
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Article629 1895-10-15 2 (From the Times of Ceylon.) London. Jnd October. The Chinese Legation in Loudon states that the degrading of the Viceroy of Siechuaa waa decided upon before the receipt of the Britiak ultimatum or the Freaeh Official Note kj the Chinese Qovernmeut. The Legation aaeribee the decision of the(From the Times of Ceylon.) - 629 words
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Article226 1895-10-15 3 w* publish a |»aragraph under tbe head. The Duke of Marlborough." Bui, ip the interests of bachelors, it seems propcr to protest against the theory that a B «n must oecess'irily want to ma r ry a jouug lady because he bathes with her au 1 eujoys226 words
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Article38 1895-10-15 3 The signal guns this morning at 9.30 gave an alarm of a tire in Keng Cheow Road, in a carpenter’s shop. By aid of tbe fire brigade which arrived promptly, tbe fire was quickly got under.38 words
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Article45 1895-10-15 3 It is stated that on the return of M Rousseau, the Governor-General of French Indo-Chioa, the French Government will prut eed to make arrangements for the issue of a loan of f. 25,000,000 for the completion of railways and other public works there.45 words
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Article53 1895-10-15 3 Mr. A. Griffith-Bosc.iwen, M.P, for tbe Tollbridge D vi-iou of Kent, and Mrs. Boscaaen left Eoglaud on 7th September for s tour rouud tin* world, ria New York, Ssu Francisco. Yokohama, Hongkong, Siuga;a*re, Ceylon, aud Egypt, returning to London in tune for the opening of53 words
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Article52 1895-10-15 3 Kcmour has it that Mr. Joseph Chamberlain is making arrangements f >r visiting not onlv Cape Colony hut other Colonies as well during the recess. Mr. Chamberlain is also, taking pains to cultivate information concerning the Colonies from all sorts of authorities outside those looked to by ordinary52 words
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Article46 1895-10-15 3 Two rounds of the final for the Golf Cbampionsbip were played off yesterday afternoon. The game now stands Robertson 4up and lb holes to play. Robertson after the first rouud was three up, increasing bis lead in the second round by one hole.46 words
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Article66 1895-10-15 3 It is reported that the Spanish Govern ment, in view of the new situation brought about by the Chino-Japanese war. has invited tenders for the construction at Subic, in the Philippine Islands, of a dock for the repair of war vessels of large tonnage. It is proposed, besides,66 words
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Article62 1895-10-15 3 An Arab leader who has invaded the Gauia couutrv is the notorious Mohammedan Chief, Samory. He wrote to Governor Maxwell that he had no channel of personal communication with the English, hut was anxious to obtain tlieir friendship, oauiory's intentions are unknown, but it is *upposed that62 words
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Article76 1895-10-15 3 I hk latest convert to golf is Mr. As'll4'th, who has just made his iuitial atteuipt as a golfer by playing a few holes •>u tue auxiliary course at St. Andrews, under the guidance of Old Tom Morris. n a provincial paper “Old Tom is also76 words
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Article80 1895-10-15 3 At the ordinary half*yearly g moral Court of the Bank of England on the 12t h Bept., a dividend of 4 per cent. for the half-year was declared. Replying to certain remarks by Mr. J. Jones, the Governor (Mr. A. G. Samle man) said he le.'arded the80 words
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Article81 1895-10-15 3 The Hongkong Daily Preen hears that the Chinese Government has yielded to the British ultimatum and consented to punish Liu Ping-chang, the ex-Viceroy of Szechuen, for bis complicity in the recent anti-foreign outrages lb Szechuen. Had tbe surrender not been made, active operations would at once81 words
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148 1895-10-15 3 The Timee of Ceylon considers the fixing of tbe Military Contribution of that Colony at 7| percent, of the revenue to be not unreasonable. It points out that this will not iuvoive a very much higher charge tbau Ceylon has been paying for the last two148 words
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189 1895-10-15 3 A despatch from Capetown, dated August 21, through Reuter’s Ageucy, sa\ s: —Tbe utmost iuttrest lias been taken in the letter of Admiral Hamilton to the Capetown CbamWrs of Commerce, advocating the formation of a branch of the navy League in South Africa, and189 words
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Article305 1895-10-15 3 “MOROCCO BOUND. The Musical Extravagauza Morocco Bound was the piece chosen last night to oj>en this week’s series of performances bv the New Willard Opera Company. Morocco Bouud was, it we remember rightly, performed by the Willard Company during a former visit here. The plot—what there305 words
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Article123 1895-10-15 3 The Biam Free Preen makes it a subject for comment that tbe Baugkok merchants sit quietly under the gross neglect of the Siamese authorities as to tel graphic communication. It. is allege I that the foreign Representative ap|ie*r hel|l**s to ell* ct any improvement. The o her day,123 words
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Article288 1895-10-15 3 THIS GOVERNOR SNIPE SHOOTING (From our Correspondent.) During the past twelve mouth*, a series of Billiard handicaps have been played by the members of the Malacca Club, for a baudsome silver cup presented by the Vice-President, Mr. Orooin. The cup was to go to the winner of three288 words
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Article377 1895-10-15 3 (From the Times of Ceylon.) London, ‘JHth September. In a speech made by the Marquis of Londonderry at Ripon yesterday, His Lordship said that the efficiency of the bouse of Lords was a question of immense importance, and he hoped sincerely that the Unionist party would grapple with(From the Times of Ceylon.) - 377 words
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Article309 1895-10-15 3 AKKIVAI. AT HINUAPORK The French Commercial Mission arrived at Singapore this morning per M.M. Salmi?, en route for Saigon, where the Misliou begins it* extensive programme of research and exploration. It will be remembered that, a short time ago, we called attention to the circumstances attending309 words
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Article479 1895-10-15 3 The following correspondence has passed between Mr. Gladstone and Mr. George Peel: Dear Mr. Gladstone,—I venture respectfully to think that it may be* a matter of public interest to inquire your opinion upon the existing agitation on behalf of silver, commonly known as bimetallism. What would479 words
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Article21 1895-10-15 3 At the date of last mail advices, the trial of Jabez Balfour on an indictment for felony had been again postponed.21 words
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Article213 1895-10-15 3 Or the Duke of Marlborough we read:—“ Tbis morning the youug puke drove, and afterwards bathed in the Me with Miss Vanderbilt. No wonder he it immensely enjoying his stay on the other side. Miss Vauderbi t, it is interesting to learn, is youim, shy. tender,213 words
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Article763 1895-10-15 3 Tbe Mining Manager’s Report, for the five weeks ending 2uu October, 1895, runs as follows MINING. Raub Sole, No. 2, Shaft. —The sinking of this shaft is now completed to a deptb of 101 ft. below tbe 120 ft. level. We have opened out at 96ft. aud have cut763 words
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Article51 1895-10-15 4 Thk German press of late have liern pleading tor the acquisition of a port in Chinn bv Germany, and mention Amoy as the pl-toe best qualified for the purpose. They are of opiuiou that Amoy,iu the possession of Germany, would soon become a strong rival to Hong51 words
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Article893 1895-10-15 4 Thk Selangor Journal givesparti l.«rt*• *1 Chinese mining customs and methods then in working for tin. Mining in Selangor i** carried on in four wavs on low swampy 'ground ground half bill and half h«a-np hiuh ground and underground workings. The hist method is the more893 words
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Article1421 1895-10-15 4 The fiist ordinary general meeting of the Selangor Plantations S-ndnate (L'mi'el) was held on lOtli S-pti-mbe*. at the office, 147, Ivadenhib-stieet, u-»n l*>u, Mr. Ludwig Huttenbach presiding. The Secre ary (Mr. James Fitzpitrick) having read the notice convening the meeting. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, ns vou have1,421 words
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Article1511 1895-10-15 4 t Fire Day* Later Than By Mail. London, Nth September. Tlirt>« of luttliivrUtni of th« Southern Rail* way ompauy. in France, have been acquitted un the charge of fraud which whs brought against them. During the aWueo of the family at the seaside, burglars sacked the house1,511 words
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Article206 1895-10-15 4 In another column, the writer of our review of “the Dictionary” replies to the letter from Messrs. Swetten ham and Clifford published iu the Straitt Timet yesterday. Influenza in a mild form is reported to be epidemic at Manila. The Casbin and Se h families will appear206 words
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Article41 1895-10-15 4 The Span sh st-amcr Manila, plviug on the Pli lippiue run, collided with the Noraegiau steamer Xania off Flushing ou the loth September. The Xania sank, six of the crew being drowned. The Manila was leakiug aKcl' tlie CUtiiSioU.41 words
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Article45 1895-10-15 4 The home loan of sls,iH»t»,t»ot» having beeu exhausted by the war with China, and the reduction of Formosa cosimg tar more than was anticipated, the Japanese Government is about, it is said, 'o rube a further loan of 1 00,i M H),0< H».45 words
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Article65 1895-10-15 4 At Colombo, the other dav, s|*eciai prayers were offered iu two mosques ou behalf ot the late Sultan of Johore. After the service, rice, socially prepared, ws* distiibuted to about a thousand persons. Prayers were offered for the repose of the soul \>l the late65 words
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Article65 1895-10-15 4 Capt. Kiogsmill, who is to take command of Her Majesty’s ship Archer, ou the China Station, left Liverpool ou the 12th September, in the Dominion liner Labrador, for Hongkong, via the Canadian Pacific route. Capt, Kiugsmill will pay a series ot visits in Canada, and will65 words
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Article70 1895-10-15 4 At the date of last advices from Portuguese India, the troops who had risen iu revolt there on being ordered to Portuguese East Africa, wero holding a fort, from which they were negotiating with the authorities, who have agreed to allow them supplies so loug us70 words
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Article88 1895-10-15 4 The China Gazette asserts that, owing to the representations to Pekin of the British Acting Consul-General, the idea of imposing what was practically a differential levy through the wholesale merchants on imported opium has been abandoned. Sir Nicholas O’Conor at once took up the question, and88 words
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Article77 1895-10-15 5 A coaBBSPOHDBNTof the Daily Graphic, who sends some sketches of the Bahamas, gars Mr Chamberlain's sisal estate, of which several thousand acres are under cultivation, is managed by Mr. Chamberlaiu’s second son, who on the islaud during the K reat ;r l»« rt year. The islanders belief77 words
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Article175 1895-10-15 5 A Mahommedan rebellion is now extending in Kansuh (North China). The reb.*ls are well armed, and are said to have a vast reserve of men behind them. The latest intelligence from ‘Kansuh is to the effect that on the 18th ult., a battle was fought south-east of ihe175 words
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Article243 1895-10-15 5 Hongkong advices state that reinforcements have been despatched from Macao to Portuguese Timor t> quell the rebellion there. The cause of the revolt is to be fouud in the fact of Chinese merchan's having monopolised the trade iu coffee sLvi wax in lh»( quarter. T243 words
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Article324 1895-10-15 5 LETTER FROM MR B.VLFUI'R Mr. Balfour, in reply (<>a correspondent *h<> drew his attentiou to the alleged distortion of bis reply iu the House of Commotis to Sir John L* ug’s question on tie subject of an intermtl nal monetary eeuference, has written as follows: 10,324 words
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Article702 1895-10-15 5 POUCt nUM'KKDINUS. TO-DAY. At noon to-day, the case in which Mr. A. W. Cashin charged his sister, Josepbm, now Mrs. E. L. Seth and her husband, with theft of certain jewellery was resumed before Mr. Anthonisz. Mr. Calmer, sub-Inspector of Police, at Batavia, the witness for whom702 words
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Article142 1895-10-15 5 In reminding our readers that the Hannstons perform for the last time to-night, it should be stated that, judging by last night’s performance, they seem determined to maintain their credit as amusement caterers, to the last. Amoug those present, last night, were the Sultau of Kedah and suite142 words
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Article166 1895-10-15 5 Tub Queenslanders intend to grow coffee as well as sugar. The Queensland Coffee Company is in a sufficiently forward state to justify the commencement of operations on the Black wall Ranges, and it is said that the enteYprise is to be rep*ated in other parts. Already there166 words
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Article775 1895-10-15 5 BY X. Work was commenced this morning at a very early hour, so early in fact, that only one man was in time to tee the finish of the most important gallop. Thia was a trial between The Si cell and Mainstay, and was run in the semi775 words
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Article184 1895-10-15 5 Barone Mr. Wilkinion, this morning, Mahomed Kassim, a postman, was charged with unlawfully opening certain correspondence: three letter*, addressed to Mr*. Bratt, Miss Perreau, and Kwoh Pat To, of •he Chiuese Protectorate, respectively. Mr. Trotter, Postmaster-Geneial, gave evidence to the effect that a complaint was made184 words
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Article674 1895-10-15 5 From our corretpondeni. Thk Concert, advertised to take place ou Thursday lam. did not come off owing to the mar approach of a typhoon, which, after parsing Sw.itow, struck down to the south of Hongkong, and is supposed to bare entered the land between Macao and Hainan. The674 words
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Article45 1895-10-15 5 Tblrorafhic new* was received at Shanghai from Niogno on the 24th ulto., staling that the whole of the province of Chekiang is placarded with proclamation*, calling upon the people to rise and kill the foreigners as well as the native Christians.45 words
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Article838 1895-10-15 5 A UERMAN VIKW. In a brochure published at Stuttgard, under the title of Dte Zukunft Otltmient, M. Brandt, a former plenipotentiary* of Germany at Pekin and Tokio, gives sumo original and unduly pessimistic ideas on the economic situation of China and JapSn. After having passed briefly838 words
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Article1421 1895-10-15 6 WON BT J. B. ROBERTSON. TUB RBOOBD BROKEN Ybstbbpat wu a red letter day in*the history of the SiogaDore Golf Club. Probably more bj accident than design, the final tie in the Championship coiu|*etitiou had to be played on Ltdies' night, but to mark the occasion fittingly1,421 words
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Article433 1895-10-15 6 PAI L JOSEH A fairly larg>* audience attended at tbe Town Hall laat night, wb»*u tbe Willard o|K*ra Company produced Plaoquette’s comic opera Paul Jones.” Tbe story is a pretty familiar one. Briefly put, it tells of tbe love of Paul Juues, a shipping clerk, for433 words
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Article137 1895-10-15 6 Ocb attention has been directed to a paragraph published in our Monday s issue couoeruiug the Police Court case of Sicaab v. Anderson, in which the defendant was charged with killing a pup valued $25 at the Raffles Hotel. The repor*. which whs communicated to us, attributed137 words
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Article38 1895-10-15 6 It is understood that tlie couunauders of steamers, trudiug between Australia aud Far Eastern ports, have received instructions to give a wide berth iu future to the Seal Rocks on wlrch the Cutterthnn was wrecked.38 words
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Article43 1895-10-15 6 The Portuguese guuboat Veu>j<> arrived at Hongkong on the 2nd instant from Macao to be docked for inspection before proceeding for Timor to assist in quelling the revolt iu that islaud. She Lad ou board 25 artil'erviuen from the Macao garrison.43 words
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Article48 1895-10-15 6 The Japanese feel uneusv at the constant return of Chinese to Coiea. and the consequert wresting of trade from Japanese hands. The press of Japan urges that measures be ta'teu to preveut all commercial undertakings in Corea from falling again into the control of Chinese.48 words
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Article57 1895-10-15 6 Major von Wissmaun has issued a proclamation on assuming the post of Governor of Germ in Eas* Africa, iu w hich he stales that his two chief objects will be to open up the Colony economically for the benefit of ihe Mother Country, aud to further the57 words
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Article65 1895-10-15 6 It is reported that, about the middle of this month, the Madrid mint will commence coining 6,00U,000 silver pieces of one dollar each, for Porto Rico on a design similar to that of the Spanish dollar with an alteration in tli»* lettering. Whet) *hes 6,000 JK)O pieces have65 words
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Article65 1895-10-15 6 Mr. Litton, of the Chinese Protectorate at Penang, has arrived at Singapore accompaned by 0 Chinese, to apfa-ar before the Guvernor-in-Couucil in connection with the proposed banishment of 3 Chinamen for trading in WaUeng lotteries. Two of the men areiu Singapore, and the other man, uuder an65 words
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Article76 1895-10-15 6 According to th“ Rome cot respondent of the Pall Moll Gazette the Pop** is preparing a new Encyclical which deals with the subject of the conversion of the English s|»eakiug races. It wdl be a continuation of a former Eucyelical, and is intended to complete th j76 words
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Article200 1895-10-15 6 The S|>eeial Treaty, recently coududed betweeu Russia aud Japan, comes into force four years hence, and is practically identical with the new Anglo-Japaneso treaty, and, according to the Jo pent Advertiser, the treaty consists of 20 articles instead of 22, articles 1 and 2 of th** British200 words
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Article82 1895-10-15 6 Ladt Ridgeway, the wife of the Goferoor of Ceylon. ha* a glorious complexion, golden brown hair of the silkiest texture, aud a superb carriage, says a Society gossip. She was practically vice-queeu iu Dublin wbeu Sir West was at the Undersecretary’s lodge. She will be more than82 words
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Article81 1895-10-15 6 A remarkable f*ar in telegraphy was recently performed iu Australia when the laud lines between Broome, in West Australia, aud Rockhampton, iu Queensland, were joined, and direct message* w« re conveyed lietw* eu the two places winch are 6,275 miles a|>art. Automatic reciter* were used, aud81 words
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Article109 1895-10-15 6 A situation that i< causing something of a sensation iu official quarters in the United States i-« dl* los*d by MU in uncemeut that the uew Am-iican bi'tl*sbip Indiana, which is still iu the hand* of the builder*, Messrs. Cuiip A ?oo*, at Philadelphia, wdl ha'e to109 words
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Article179 1895-10-15 6 Henna, the orange-red dve, mentioned iu the description of the Malax wedding in our issue of Monday, i« now booming iu Euro|*e*. This article, which is produc'd from an Egyptian plant called the H »wer of Paiadise,” describ'd by Mohammed chief of the flowers of tlii* world a ill179 words
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Article347 1895-10-15 6 —Home Newt. THE AUGUST RETURNS The Board of Trade returns for August show that the imports amounted to £34,61 1.305, as agaiust £31,038,521 in tbe same mouth last year, an tun nse of £2,972,784. The exports for t ie tuoutli were £20,481,495, compared with £18,581,240 in.—Home Newt. - 347 words
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Article108 1895-10-15 6 A private despatch from Massowah states that the Abyssinian Ecclesiastic Theopbilos made a solemn proclamation in the Adowa market-place, on Aug. 81 in the presence of 4,000 persons and the’ officers of the garrison, explaining the fundamental principles of the Ethiopian religion, and exhort ing the108 words
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Article108 1895-10-15 6 The sui render of China to tbe British ultimatum in reference to the Sz'chuen outrages has, says the Hongkong Daily Pre saved her from serious consequent tv* Lord Salisbury meant Uusiuess on this occasion and, had tbe Chinese Foreign Office remained obi urate, reprisals would108 words
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Article128 1895-10-15 6 Advice* from Shaugbai, uuder date 2nd instant, set forth that the Yiceioy ot Fokien has given orders to the Prefect of Kucbeng to execute ouly those prisoneis proved to have actually struck or brutally assaulted tbe victims iu the recent massacre there. This means that at128 words
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Article189 1895-10-15 6 The Government of India wh oh ha« e long remained shamefully uni iff -rent the moral claim of the news sgeuciesao: uewspaj-ers to a legal copyright iu the jstly telegrams which they provide and pay tor. writes the Bombay Oazrtte, “b*» l>oeu once again put to *h tuie189 words
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Article241 1895-10-15 6 The Colony of South Australia despatched Mr. T. L. Parsons as spent commissioner to Hongkong, China, Japai and the Philippine Islands, on a oomnn'i cial mission, for the development of trad between South Australia and these plac* It has long been the opinion of the241 words
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Article1297 1895-10-15 7 The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commission was hell yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. Gentle (the President),-Moses, Joaquim, NansoD, Paterson, and Col. Penoefatber. Those absent were Messrs. Meyer, Hare, Tan Jiak and Seah Leang Scab; letters of apology having beeu received from the last two.1,297 words
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Article567 1895-10-15 7 "GO BANG. Go Bang” is, presumably, a kingdom somewhere near Cniua its ruliug potentate always bears the title of The Boogam.” The name of the present reigning Boogam we do not kuow, but a former ruler, called Dam Row, went to London to learn the customs of567 words
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Article1042 1895-10-15 7 Mbs. Huxley, whose beautiful lines engraved on the tombstone of Professor Huxley have attracted so lunch attention, has not, we understand, published anything in book form, come thirteen years ago there appeared nuoiiymously s ehildreu’s book, entitled Mis. Gauder's trtory, by H. A. H., illustrated by N. H."1,042 words
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Article1361 1895-10-15 7 Says the Ho*ton Herald: Keir Hardie is astonished because lie was forbidden to smoke his briarwood pipe in Delinouieo's. Over in the country lie comes from it is good form to smoke a pipe wherever it is permissible to smoke a cigar, and the fact that there is1,361 words
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Article91 1895-10-15 7 Oautou is now bong supplied with more efficient tire extinguishing service. Mains are laid from the river to pumpiDg stations distributed over the city, so arranged'hat all the stations in a given distr.ct oau be U: ml to dine the water to the particular station nearest the91 words
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Article137 1895-10-15 8 FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER. Mr. Justice Leach leave* P-miug for Singapore by the mail which i* due hero on Sunday. Tbs steamer Repton i* shortly expected here from I<ondou. She has 140 tons of dynamite on board for Hongkong. Mr. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Colonial Secretary at Hougknng, has Ikh*u elected137 words
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Article33 1895-10-15 8 The Russian transport Orel arrived this morning from Odessa with 46 passengers, -’.<4 soldiers, and 516 emigtants, liesides a uumber of prisone r. She leaves for Via* divostock to-monow.33 words
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Article36 1895-10-15 8 At the date Ust advices, Hongkongwas looking forwad to a visit from the Chevalier .\ntoiu->de Kontski, the court pianist to the Emperor of Germany, who intends to give a concert there while passing through.-36 words
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Article61 1895-10-15 8 The Scots Guards are said to have succeeded in obtaining a recruit who measures 6 feet 5J inches in height, and is only twenty-one years of age. It is supposed that the British Army contains only one man who is taller—a gunner in one of the Mountain batteries61 words
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Article59 1895-10-15 8 Adverse comment has been aroused at Penang by the fact that, in the Estimate* for *****, the provision for a Sheriff there, is cut down to SI,2tHJ, with a footnote to say that the duties of Sheriff are performed by the Deputy-Registrar of the cjoun. The Ironing59 words
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Article56 1895-10-15 8 The llonjknmj Daily Hrtts call a attention to the increasing uii|H>riut uu ot Chines.* opium at Cantou, from the nor* tberu province*. The legultr shipmeuts n )w i ot“d iodicite that the demand ha* large. It seems to be a question of time how soon Indian opium will56 words
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Article67 1895-10-15 8 H. H. Sultan Ibrahim of Johore, on the occasion of the anniversary of hia 22ud birth day, received a full length portrait iu oils or bis father, the late Sultau Abu* bukar also an early engraving of Her Majesty the Queeu. The painting is by Mr.67 words
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Article67 1895-10-15 8 The Penang Finance Committee had, at th** da*e of last advices, held three siltiugs t> < onsider the estimates. It held the first meeting ou the 2nd, when Works and build.ojrs were taken on the 4th, it consider e<i roads, «tc. on the 7th instant, the items67 words
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Article79 1895-10-15 8 Thk St. Petersburg correspondent of the Frank/' rt Qazrttr learns that the Czar ha* given orders that the construction of the Trans-Sib rian Railway slutll l>e pushed on with all possible entrgy, so that the railway throughout its whole length may be ready for use iu 1898.79 words
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Article118 1895-10-15 8 An indication of the change coming over the s >cial conditions of the Far East mav be found, says tbe Hongkonj Daily Prmti, in the fact that the Singapore Sporting Club have decided to admit ladies to the grand stand at tbe Races ouly bv ticket. The precise118 words
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Article37 1895-10-15 8 sold roK 9105. The wreck of the 81. Panerat, as it lien on the Labuan reefi, with its cargo, waa Bold, yesterday afternoon by Measrs. Mo Abater Co., for $lO5, to a European* bidder.37 words
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Article66 1895-10-15 8 Mr. Tatam, a European, has just started business in Hongkong as butcher, with the result that the Chinese purveyors and coiiiprxdnrcs tie re have boycotted him. The China Mail points out bow anoipalous it is that a spirited endeavour to give the Colouy special facilities for obtaining g<66 words
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Article90 1895-10-15 8 Mr. J. W. N. Kyshe, a Magistrate in .the Straits Settlements Service, has, it is reported in Hongkoug, been appointed Registrar of the Supreme Court of Hongkong in succession to Mr. A. G. Wise. Mr. Kyshe wus called to the Bar in 1880. He held various90 words
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Article103 1895-10-15 8 The Aoglicau Church at Calcutta has started the Seamen’s Guild of St. Paul. Ev. ry guildmau has sworn at the altar to abide by ao agreement to obey everyone iu authority, to keep sober, to alistam from brawling, aud never under any circumstances to refuse duty. The103 words
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Article104 1895-10-15 8 The Canton Insurance Company, of which Boustcad A Co., are the agents at Singapore, have published their tiuai accounts for 1894, which show a balance of 1542,000 at credit, out of which $263,693, went as dividend of 10 per cent, to shareholders aud a bonus of 20 per104 words
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Article163 1895-10-15 8 The G. O. C. having had before hi in the report* a* to the assistance rendered by the Hoynl Artillery and detachment. 2d Xorthd Funilier*. .stationed at Fort Canning, on the occasion of the fall of a lioiihc in Kling •treet. during the night of the 28th ultimo,163 words
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Article280 1895-10-15 8 On the hills above Arnbong Bay, North Borneo, dwe Us a B.j ow her.mt: uot one of regulation kind with beard dowu io his waist but with what auswers just as well, back hair down to the same. He was “discovered by the convicts making the road280 words
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Article1089 1895-10-15 8 A SINOULAK CEREMONY (From our Pahang Carretpondant.) An important fuaction, in honour of Tungku Long, tbe Sultan's daughter by bia wife Tungku Ampuan, waa performed in tbe Astana on tbe 4lb, at which, this lady waa the principal figure. To explain more fully, it ia necessary1,089 words
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Article853 1895-10-15 8 At the weekly meeting of the Balloou Society of Great Britain, held on the 9th Sept., Mr. Hiram S. Maxim delivered ho address, Oo Some of my Works and Inventions.” Mr. Maxim, haviug beeu briefly introduced by the chairman, said .that when he first took up the853 words
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Article367 1895-10-15 8 LITTLE CHRISTOPHER OOLUMliUH.Thb largest audience dunug this week was present at the Town Hall last night to wituess the Opera Company in Little Christopher Columbus.” The performance received a most tlatteriug reception, the enthusiasm reaching its height wheu the audience joined iu the chorus of the popular367 words
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Article1008 1895-10-15 8 ANM AL GBMUtAL MLBTIXG Tun .»iu.ual geueial iu»*etiug of the Peuaug Turf Club was held on tie Bth instant The Hon Dr. Brown, President of the Club, presided, aud, iu opeuiug the meetiog. referred to the balance sheet, saying that both the Committee aud the Club had1,008 words
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Article1396 1895-10-15 9 The mouths of August and September mv not usually farourod by the birth of afterpieces in romance. Mr. Haggard’s “Juan Haste," however, was chosen to tpj**ar at this Dot very auspicious season. The poor young heroine, indeed, is boro under an unlucky combination of planets, and the hast1,396 words
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Article1212 1895-10-15 9 THE SURKKNDKR OF THE UKHKI H. THE TIMBER INDUSTRY. (from our Cornupondr.nt.) By the last trip of the Qymfhe there lelt for Singapore, from Kuau an, Mr. George Maxwell, who is id and las been Ofd« red by Dr. Uolpli, the Medical Officer of the Pahaug Corporation, to1,212 words
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Article212 1895-10-15 9 A Parliamentary paper has been issued giving a return of the number of divorces granted in esch of the British colonies and possessions during the past ten years. In answer to the despatch on the subject sent bv the Marquis of Ripou on August 25th, 1894,212 words
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Article180 1895-10-15 9 The Acting British Resident leaves for Malacca on the 7th iustant, to confer with H. E. the Uovernor regarding estimates for IbiHi. H. H. Rajah Mansur is shortly to be transferred to the Land Office at Batu Gdjati. His brother, RajahChulan, is workiug in the same depaituicut in180 words
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Article195 1895-10-15 9 Before dispersing, on Sept. 7th, the Congress passed resolutions calling on the Government to prohibit the immigration of pauper aliens, iu favour of the payment of members of the House cjf Commons, the reform of the Local Government Acts, the right of working men to direct representation195 words
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Article330 1895-10-15 9 A special mtetmg of tbe Municipal Commissioners wss held yesttrday afternoon. to consider the Supplement »l Budget, No. 2 of 1895. afid the tend rs for Syed Alwee Bridge. There were pr« sent, besides the President (Mr. Gentle), Messrs. Paterson, M« Tau Jiak Kim, and Josuu w. The330 words
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Article68 1895-10-15 9 The entries for the forthcoming races will be found in another columo. The Rev. Win. Murray couducts the services at the Pre»byteriau Ch.irch from to morrow until further notice. Two Chinamen were this morning fined by Mr. Saunders, $2OO each, or four months, for illicitly preparing rbandu.68 words
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Article38 1895-10-15 9 The case in which a postal peon is concerned for the non-delivery of certain letters is still pending iu the police courts, a witness, Mr. Braat, not having arrived, who4e evidence is considered material.38 words
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Article40 1895-10-15 9 There is good suipe shooting reported from Malacca, and a correspondent urges sportsmen not to miss an exieMent opportunity. The other day, at Pulo Gadong, Mr. Tan Keong Ann secured a bag of 36 couples in three hours.40 words
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Article43 1895-10-15 9 The Government Gazette notifies that, for the fourth quarter of the year 1895, the rate of exchange for the adjustment of accounts with the Crown Agents for the Colonies shall be two shillings and two pence (2/2) to the dollar.43 words
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Article45 1895-10-15 9 The O. C. Garrison will be present on parade at Tanglin on Monday next the 14th instant, for the purjmse of presenting the Royal Humane Society’s medals to No. 2,265, Corporal E. Corbett, and No. 3,322 Private M. Me Vay. 2nd. Northumberland Fusiliers.45 words
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Article60 1895-10-15 9 The heaviest rain storm that has been exjH'rienced for a considerable time broke over Singapore this morning. The Cricket Club ground was one great lake of water, several inches deep. Of course, every form of out door amusement this afternoon is an impossibility. The rain was aceomnanied60 words
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Article112 1895-10-15 9 At a meeting of gentlemen interested in paper chases, held last evening, in Mr. Fraser A Co.’s offices, it whs arranged that paper chases should continue. Tliera was no intention of forming any distinct club in connection with this pleasaut equestrian pastime, but it was thought advisable that112 words
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Article65 1895-10-15 10 FIXTURES TO* OCTOBER DECEMBER. Cet., 17tit S.C.C. V. sth «egt. Ist XL 23rd KO.C. r. B. E. 31st Whitest Club i«. Colour* (Club) Nov., 7th B.C.C. v. Gsrriw u. 14th S.C.C. p. V. A. 21st B.' .C. o. sth Kegt. Ist XI. 28th White* (Club) r. Colour* (Glob)65 words
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Article76 1895-10-15 10 It has been arranged that Wednesday (from 7 am. to 5 p.ro.) of each week in to be set *4uart for the exclusive use of th< Swimming Club Premia by lady fiiend* of members. Applications should lie se n to the Honorary Secret*ly at least two dais76 words
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Article70 1895-10-15 10 M*. J. P. Joaquiiu, the U. 8. Vice aud Deputy Consul-General, is officially rcc.'fnisod a* Acting Coi.sul-Oem ral for the United State* of Aimricaut Siuga|H'r*\ dining the alia*nee of Air. E. S|>ei ce» J'rutt Consul General. Mr. Sp ne*r Pratt, leave* Singapore to-dav for a two70 words
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Article135 1895-10-15 10 Bonham Street, one of the two streets forming a junction with Kling Si reel, where the collapse of the building ihat wus b»ing eiect4d for Messrs. Ka«z Brother*, oci urred on Saturday,the2Bth ul»o.. wastestoted, in part, to vehicular traffic yesterday alteruocn. The survey of the existing building135 words
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Article142 1895-10-15 10 S. C. C. V NKXT XVI. The match between tUe first eleven ol the 8. C. C. and ibe next sixteen, arranged for this afternoon, commenced last evening. When stumps were drawn, ihe sixteen who batted first, scored 85 The sides were respectively < aptaiued by Messis. J G.142 words
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Article150 1895-10-15 10 It is announced from ihe War Office that tie* following regulations have been approved to govern advertising for Army services An officer issuing an advertisement will not b- restricted to an authorised list of newspapers, but he will bo held r< sponsible that the pajrers selected by him150 words
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Article145 1895-10-15 10 Thf Berlin correspondent of the Standard says the Stokes affair is assuming an increasingly worse aspect for the Congo State. Trustworthy news has arrived iu Berlin indicating, appaientlv, that the execution was due maiuly t* the circumstance that the Congo State is ndeavouring to attract the German East145 words
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Article1061 1895-10-15 10 OPIUM. THE UPPKH MEKONO. THE UOVKRRORS1KNKRAI.. UUM FRENCH DOLLARS. The Opiutn department in Touqu u duds itself in difficulties as regards supplying ibe drug to consumers there. Formerly, the department, pushed the sale of opium from the Chinese proviuce of V unuau in Touquin, owing to the Chinese1,061 words
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Article346 1895-10-15 10 RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (From our Corrrtpondmt.) The recent heavy rains have been the ivas.ou of a moat extraordinary slip on tne Kmia Valley Kailway. This morning, (7th instant) a part of the embankment between Kota Bahru and Kampar, wh cb had hem built over au old mine, collapsed whilst346 words
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Article323 1895-10-15 10 KAI.lv A The substitution of Falka for The Shop Girl proved a successful idea, lor the Opera Company has not been better patronized during this visit than it wus last night. Cbassaigoe’s “Falka” is a genuine comic opera; the score in full of pretty tuueful music,323 words
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Article1411 1895-10-15 10 (Wr t en for the 4 Strain Vhnes*') On tbe 11th of July last, the Deputy Governor and the British Resident visited Teluk Ausou, aud the Waterworks were supposed to have been informally opened on that occasion. As a matter of fact, tbe towu had been1,411 words
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Article443 1895-10-15 10 At H KEN NEWS COFFEE. JAVANESE FOR NEW CALEDONIA. DANUBE of STRYCHNINE The Hit {'ll'iii Nif'uwiblcul of tbe 27ih September advices from Aebeen, stating that wide-spread floods bad doue havoc m h inil.t.uy liues, with *h" result that fevt r and beri-beri are on the increase l'tie Acliiuese443 words
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Article1142 1895-10-15 11 Th* development during the peet two or three years > n the Sout0 Frauc® of a populsr enthusiasm for bull-fighting in a matter hicli has given, ami aeeitis likely to roiitinue give, a good deal of trouble to the Govern* mi nt. The sport, if aueh it1,142 words
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Article119 1895-10-15 11 Some Sheffield manufacturers arc said to bo devoting a good deil of attention to an amalgam of uluminium and bronze, which is being put on the market under the uaiue of “gold steel,” and is very successful fur cutlery not requiring a keen edge, such as forks, dessert119 words
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Article250 1895-10-15 11 —Bangkok Time*. Lkss then two months, ago we drew attention to the mis-readiog of the Vieuna Postal Convention both here, at Singapore, and at Hongkoog. The practice om plained of whs what of surcharging letters bearing uncanoellcd stamps, such as are often handed to sh p-masters atter,—Bangkok Time*. - 250 words
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Article273 1895-10-15 11 His Exeat, l Kitov,” which the Willards play this evening in their faiewt-11 performance, is one of the latest productions from the busy pen ot Mr. W. S. Gilbert. It is a highly amusing opera, and the opportunity of witnessing it Bhould not be missed. A Hongkong contemporary273 words
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Article1514 1895-10-15 11 THE ENTRIES. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd. THE MAIDEN PLATE.—Yaluo $250. A Race for Maidon Horses—Weight as per scale (10st. 91b.). An allowance «f 7 lbs. to b* rues entered for Hace No. 4 and or No. 5 on this day. R.C. Entrance $10. Mr. T. Kindt’s Boomerang1,514 words
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Article221 1895-10-15 11 Wk liarfc to announce the 'dea'h, yesterday, of Mr. H. Frauk of'the firm of Hieber A Co. Two Chioaraen were fin* d $lOO each at Peuaug, on the B>h instant, for having a quautity of morphia in their possession. The German torpedo boat Vulcan, No. 221, Commander221 words
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Article40 1895-10-15 11 The Secretary of tin* Punjoin Mining Co. Limited, bus received the following telegram from the mine, Isdngthe result of the SeptemlsT crushing:— The mill ran 2ti <lays, crushing l,(h*o tons of stone yielding 4417 ounces of bullion.40 words
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Article41 1895-10-15 11 Bv the P. A Mina pore, to-dav, there arrived from Eurojte. Mr. Attorney-General Collyer, Mrs. Cameron, and Mrs. liungdou. Then* arrived front Penang Mr. .lustioe Lcaclt and Mrs. Leach, aud the Hon’hlea M. B. Vermont and T. C. Bogaardt.41 words
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Article51 1895-10-15 11 A Ceylon j thin ter, Mr. E. R. .Walker, arrivtsl in Sandakan at the end of August, with the object of inspecting the coffee estates iu North Borneo. Mr. Walker is in Marudu Bay proH)>ecting for laud, or which he has obtained a free concession of 50051 words
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Article47 1895-10-15 11 The Tokyo jtolnv have, it is stuftsl. discovered a plot to assassinate Marquis I to, the Premier. Two political rowdies had Ihsmi arrested in connection with the uffuir. and the jtolice were adopting stri« t measures to secure the protection and safety of the Marquis.47 words
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Article113 1895-10-15 11 Macao advices, sudor date the 4th iustaul, state that tho Portuguese gunhoat Brnffv had taken 25 artillery men and a couple of niaohine guns. Ac., to Timor. Two uneu-of-war bad been dcs|tah*hed thither front M< /.aiiibiqfie with aoiite hundreds of African troops. The Portuguese transjiort Africa113 words
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Article71 1895-10-15 12 From a truthful and well-informed society paper, in to-day's until:—“The' Rajah of Johore, who will visit Europe shortly, is an atdent cyclist. He is the owner of a beautiful bicycle, made of solid gold. studded with sapphires, diamonds, and pearls. To see.this Asiatic Sovereign riding along71 words
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Article81 1895-10-15 12 Oil is a store which it seems very desirable should be carried by our war-ships, especially by torpedo-catchers and destroyers. for it can be safely supplied to these sms 11 vessels in all weathers. Its value as fuel wav fully proved by long and careful experi men t81 words
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Article80 1895-10-15 12 Ik the course of a recent sjieeeh made bv a Japanese M. P., it is stated that the present standing army of Japan is 50,000 strong, and that if the proposed increase be made it will mimlier 100,000. Tlu* s|s‘akerdid not think the present finances of the country80 words
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Article86 1895-10-15 12 The cruiser ImmorlalUe, which has l*ecn selected to relieve the Mercury on the China station, is larger and 1 tetter armed than the Mercury, and is withal jiartially armoured with a 10-inch belt. She was built at Chatham in 1887, and is of 5.600 tons with86 words
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Article92 1895-10-15 12 Thk Straits Settlements coinage order. 1895. has just Im***u issued in Loudon. Tt defines that the M**xi**an dollar slioiild lie the standard coin of the colony, and debts, Ac., ean lie legally j*aid in it. iu the aliseuoe of any express agreement to the contrary. The order goes92 words
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Article134 1895-10-15 12 A very mean and dirty trick. writes h correspondent, was played on a ’rikisha puller at about ten o’clock bud night. by two m*i belonging to tin* regiment. He Imd l*e.*u pulling them from place to place for so ue hours, and was going along North134 words
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Article130 1895-10-15 12 Advices from Foochow, dated sth iust., state that the British and Uuiti*d States >.,hills then* have wired to Admiral Buller at i Admiral Carjienter for warships to 7 chow to demonstral the intention of th Rowers to insist on a more satisfactory conduct of the enquiry130 words
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Article131 1895-10-15 12 It is stated that the Eui|»eror of Russia has. at the request of the Governments of Great Britain and the Netherlands, appointed Professor Martens, an eminent Russian authority upon Internationa! Law, as arbitrator njsm certain claims preferred by the British Government against the Government of131 words
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Article32 1895-10-15 12 Tan Colonial steamer Sea Belle arrived this morning from Malacca with H. E. the Governor, Ltdjr Mitchell, Miss Creighton, Capt. Herbert, aud H. E’s Private Secretary on board.32 words
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Article149 1895-10-15 12 Mnssas. A mss scry and Geo. Tait have been chosen delegates to represent the interests of Perak in 8>ngapsre on the subject of racing rulrs. Selangor, Sungei Ujoug, and Penang will also be represented. The object is to seouie uniformity in all matters that concern actual racing. Nothing149 words
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Article143 1895-10-15 12 The Financial Sewn says:—"Owing to the period covered by the accoUuts wnJiug so far l»ack as Febiuary 13th, let'ore the gold discoveries had been made, the report of the Straits Development Company may be considered disappointing. Even trading operations had uotcommencedin February but now the company's sawmills143 words
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Article171 1895-10-15 12 Some interesting experiments iu submarine pbntogiapby have been made bv Mr. Louis Boutao. He is an ardent student of zoology, and during the investigations he made ou the shores of tbe Mediterranean he was so impressed with tli*» beauty of tbe sights offered that be concluded ta tn&Le171 words
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Article347 1895-10-15 12 Loan Wodebouae. eldest son of the Earl of Kimberley, who was fined 5/. at the Petty Sessions held at Smallburgb, Norfo'k, on dOth July, for committing an assault at a meeting held at North Walsham in connection with th East Norfolk* election, has been removed from the Cjuuniss.oa347 words
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Article99 1895-10-15 12 Messrs. Roliert Lenz and Co., had on view this morning a pictare pourtraying all the ladies who helped to make the fancy fair of all nations such a success as it was. Over forty Isdiea are grouped, moat picturesquely. Two stalls, the Turkish and the Japanese, form,99 words
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Article145 1895-10-15 12 This morning, at an all present parade, at Tanglin, Col. Plunkett discharged the pleasant task of handing to Corporal Corbertt and Piivate ay, brooze medals, on beh.tlf of the Royal Humane Society. It appears that on the night ot the 28th March last, Private Column, who had b145 words
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Article310 1895-10-15 12 The District Officer at Kluug in his monthly report for August notes that Mr. Janies Knox, of Siuga]»ore, has applit*d for a thousand acres next to the land applied for by Mr. W. W. Bailey (also 1,000 acres) ou the railway lin.* near Batu Tiga. The area310 words
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Article282 1895-10-15 12 A<;AIN AT THAMES PUUCK COI’KT Two Chinese in native costume, one of them wearing a luxuriant pigtail which trailed several inches on the ground, applied to Mr. Dickinson on 17th ultima, at the Thames police-court, through an interpreter, for advice as to what course they were282 words
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Article250 1895-10-15 12 On Sunday morning, Messrs. Lenz Co., on behalf of the architects, photographed the ruins of Messrs. Katz Brothers buildings; the photographs are iutended as evidence in caae the full ei quiry into the cause of the disaster is held. It is understood that the eieque for $5OO,250 words
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391 1895-10-15 12 A coRaasroNDKNT writ*s aa follows: Thr f llowujg statement by one of Ibe Directors appears iu the annual R-port of ihe British North Borneo Co.: “With resject to the adjustment of exchange, tlie Cba'rmau has already explamel that this is a serious item391 words
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Article212 1895-10-15 12 THE P. O. SERVICE TO JAPAN. —Kobe Chronicle. At last it is definitely stated that the P. AO. Company aie to run steamers direct fr.mi Londou to Japan. Three steamers, the Shanghai (3,316 tous), Sunda (4,500 tons), and the Malacca (4,045 tous), were timed to leave London respectively on August—Kobe Chronicle. - 212 words
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Article278 1895-10-15 12 Tax Chamber of Commerce at Peaim, met on the Bth instant in general meeting Several subjects were discussed, with view to elicit the opiniou of tbe Chamber for reference to their represent stive j a Council, Dr. Brown, who if to lay them before the Government.278 words
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Article416 1895-10-15 12 At tbe meeting of tbe British Associt* tioo la«*t month, Mr. R. S. Guudtv read i patron “Tbe Meua<e to English Indus liy from the Cmnj>-tition of Silver-usm* Couutries.” Although England had had a single gold standard since 1818, all other couutrns continued to either416 words
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Article232 1895-10-15 12 Per Yaletta, from Loudon, Sept. 2t>. Mr* Fittock, Miss Fittock, Mr*. Kennedy, end Mis** Feerle, Mies St. John, end Mr. M. F. Downe*Per Himalaya, from London. Oct. 11, Mi** Cerpmael, M'ssTapp, Mr. Aud Mrs. Bu 'k, Mr M. G. Penney, Mr. Wolf, and Mr. W. HClarke, Per Ocenna,232 words
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Article1152 1895-10-15 13 IT X. Saturday. The trap* began to arrive at the Couree aa the gun find, but the early birds had to content themselves with coffee Ac. till 5' 30 a. m. when Lardla, ridden bj a Sikh known by the name of gingh, made his appearance followed by1,152 words
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Article116 1895-10-15 13 Via Bangkok.) London. Oct. 3rd. A band of missionaries are leaving to take the places of those killed in the recent massacres. Oct. 4th. Kauinil Pasha, who is reputed to be an exceedingly able inau. and an Anglophile, has been made Grand Vizier. Eighty bine-jackets have beeu lauded116 words
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Article509 1895-10-15 13 The n-port of the Strait* Development Comjiauy for the year ending February 13, 1895, statesDuring the jieriod covered by the accounts trading operations had not commenced, and it will lie noted that there is an excess of expenditure over receipts of 44,514, included in which i*509 words
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Article943 1895-10-15 13 UOKTIUULTVKAL SHOW TU PORT WINK CASK SHIPPINU ABOMAUKM (From our Correspondin'.) Lt. Colonel Walker C. M. G., has been granted six mouths leave of absence from November lit. Captain Talbot (King’s own) will tie in eommand of the Perak Sikhs during the Colonel’s abienee. Then* will be a943 words
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Article1299 1895-10-15 13 Fond Mother: My darling, it ia bedtime. All the little chickens have gone to •nil." Little Philosopher Yea, mamma nu t ho hiiN the old hen." e The Queen'* selection of Sir Arthnr E. Havelock for the post of Governor of Madras, out of the several names submitted1,299 words
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Article675 1895-10-15 13 In the Final Profeasiou Pairs ou Monday (wing Law I. Braddell aud Elliot v. Mer. II Pcs roc and McTaggart, the form r won brilliantly by 6.3 and 6.2. The full results of the Tournament arc as follows CHAMPIONSHIP Ainslie. Runner-up Ainslie. PRoKKKSlON PAIRS 1st Braddell and Elliot.675 words
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Article1480 1895-10-15 14 Minutes or FaocKKDiKos i»r thk Municipal COMMISSION R 8 *T AN Oki'lNARY MkITINO HKi D O' WkDNI BDAY. THK 25TH SEPTEMBER. 1895. Prkskni.—The President, Alex, tjentle. Ewj.; Win. Nausou Esq.; 'call Lenng feah, E-q.; J. P. Jiaiquini, Esq. Tan Jink Kim. Esq.; M. Meyer, Esq. A. C. M***es,1,480 words
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Article267 1895-10-15 14 TO THE EDITOR OK THE STRAITS TIMES Sir,— Looking over the evidence that was adduced at the last Coroner’s inquest re the disißtrr at Kling Street and publisli d in your paper, I find a stitemeut inoJe by the Acting Municipal Engineer, w htU called upon to267 words
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Article2198 1895-10-15 14 TO THE EDITOR OR THE STUAITH TIMES. Dear Sir, —Iu your issue ot 21st dept., there is a icview of our M.tlay-English Dictionary which set ins to call tor some reply lroui us. It will be convenient to the .nuts th it requrndice iu the order iu which2,198 words
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Article266 1895-10-15 14 TO THE EDITOR or TUE “»TRAITS TIMES Sir, —To «UI Ouu acquainted witu lln history ot lUe eariy days ot Siugapore.il will be known tbat eveu in Kutties’s time steps were taken to stay tbe gambling propensities ot tue Chinese iinmigrants. Au Ordinance introduced, but, it266 words
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Article328 1895-10-15 14 TO THK KDITOR OK THK STRAITS TUO* Sir, —It is now nearly a fortnight siuce the lives of eleven Human bemgs were lost by the awful catastrophe, which Up pc mu ou the uight of the 28th ult. 1 true that those who were thus killed328 words
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Article459 1895-10-15 15 miTAU. p e r s. s. Rajah Brookr from Sarawak:— grt) Moßitchie. Per s. Jason from Penang:—Mr. Atiet from Liverpool:—Mr. Owen. per b. a- Japara from Batavia:—Lieut. Pedah van Heel, Messrs. Calmer, Wolvo, and Brunner. per b. a. Sumatra from Deli:—Messrs. A. von Winterfeld. E. Versraann. C. T.459 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article183 1895-10-15 15 Under this heading the following abbrevifions are used str.—steamer; sh.—ship, hq —barque; Brit—British; U. S.—United States; Fr.—French; tier.—German Dut. Dutch; Joh.—Johore; Ac., G.c..—Genera 1 cargo; d. p.—de<-k }*asseugers U.—Uncertain ,T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T P D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock ;B. W.— Borneo Whnrf; J. W.—Jardine’s Wharf N.183 words
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Article1220 1895-10-15 15 TRADING VESSELS. Arrivals Sinck Noon of Saturday Mombamta, Brit. str. 3030 tons, Capt. Stevenson, 14th Oct. From Calcutta. 6th Oct. G.c., A 53 d.p. Bonstead A Co. For Australia, 15th.— W. Wetland. Ger. str. 2358 tons, Capt. Brulin Gth Oct. From Manila, oth Oct. Sugar. Behn Mover A co. For1,220 words
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Article186 1895-10-15 15 Name, Pert, and Date of Na>li» Liverpool St. Fr .ncis, June 25 Ulysses, due Oct. 23; TeleoiAchua, due Oct. 28 Agamemnon, due Oct. 30 Glasgow. Tyrm, July 3; Middlesborough. Malacca. Shields. Orouiaso, J uly 0 Barry. Aldeba'an. Aug. 16; Torr Head, Sept. 12; Pakhoi, Sent. 14 Willy Eickmers,186 words
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Article1059 1895-10-15 15 y i lu» r h Vkhhkl'h Name. Tons. Captain. Pho*. 'Uilii Conhiomiis. 3 Rio Oct.. 7 .Onnfa Brit. sir. 1070 Davie* ir unbend Sept I Borneo Company Ltd. 7 Godavery MM. str. 8 5 Protot .Batavia Oct 5 Messagenee Maritime* 7 lapa a Dut. atr. *737 iilinde 'Batavia Oot1,059 words
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Article646 1895-10-15 15 I I Date. Vehkel'h Name. Flau A Rio Captain. Dbhtination. I O c t g Juno Brtt.«*r. I Cameron Klang via j>ortn 8 Sultan air. 1 Chopard Mnar A Malacca 8 Cerborne atr. 1 Lyons Bangkok 8 Teviotdale *tr. j (Jordon hobo 8 Amherst ktr. Shinmion Klnug via porta646 words
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Article209 1895-10-15 16 cm i>,i\ .s k K)ti AKKlVIs,!) KOK OHUi'.K* I Tu« I I IKte i r*. DiTi amd AnifVNAM or Kkom Wmih< Destination maeks< I fcl«. I j |<A»UM<.. Oft 2 Nor bq Kster Jor ea-en Sept II Bangkok Channal f.o. 3 Am «b !<lr at Admiral Rowell Aug 37209 words
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Advertisement186 1895-10-15 15 RILEY HARGREAVES COY. NEW STOCK. SAFES. ELLIOTS SAFES OF VARIOUS SIZES AIL FITTED WITH ChU&B’s LOCKS. WEIGHING MACHINES, FAIRBANKS AVERY’S Weighing pounds, catties, and kilo*. BELTING. Lancashire, Rubber, Leather, aud Gandy's of First Class Quality. PUMPS. Rotary, Centrifugal, Fluometer, Steam and Hand. ENGINES. Portable=4, 6,8, 10 HP. I _vr„.„ Vertical=l6186 words
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Advertisement577 1895-10-15 16 THE "STRAITS TIMES. Tbe Straits Budget. h Tn price of the Straits Timm is is follows Daily issoe par year 30 dollars, do. da. m ropy 10 cents. Weekly<lo. year 18dollars, do. do. copy 40 route. At these prices. the daily i»sue ia delivered past free anywhere. On the weekly577 words
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Advertisement96 1895-10-15 16 M. S. M. ABOOBAKER CO. MANUFACTURIN'! JF.WKLI.EKH, DEALERS IN PRECIOUS STONES. all our htonk, o l< and workmanship GUaRaNTEBD. 31/10 RAFFLES HOTEL. Singapore. THE HORNSBY AKROYD KEROSINE OIL ENGINE. THE MOST PERFECT MOTOR OF THE DAY. ADOPTED BY THE BRITISH, UNITED STATES. RUSSIAN. AND OTHER GOVERNMENTS. GAINED THE TWO £5096 words
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Advertisement684 1895-10-15 16 KATZ BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. e MERCHANTS. STOREKEEPERS. WATCHMAKERS. TAILORS. AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS IMPORTERS OR 1 EVEKT DESCRIPTION OP GENTS WEARING APPAREL, WINES AND SPIRITS, FURNITURE. BEDS. AND BEDDING. CYCLES, CUTLERY AND ELECTRO PLATED WARE. TRAVELLING TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX SEWING MACHINES. HOSIERY GENT'S SHOES AND BOOTS GUNS. RIFLES AND AMMUNITION WATCHES AND CLOCKS684 words
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Advertisement802 1895-10-15 17 VtrtLTFR NIACFARLANE CO., n»(( G LASGOW. MARK. ELECjmC LIGHT PILLARS BRACKETS. ELECTRIC WIRE WAYS. Uap Pillars. Ship Knits. Bandstands. T«ab Kails. Verandahs. Bannerets. treating*. Spandrils. Brackets. (•(■■is. Kates. Arades. lailiipPlYilinis. Pilasters. Kalniias. Terminals. I'lagstaf*. Altar Kails oral. Knits. Oral, K*#ing (kk T#wers. MAC rar, T'' l i. m W mi802 words
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Advertisement1142 1895-10-15 17 OBSERVE THAT THE t Jk SIGNATURE J J n if PRINTED V Q ,N BLUE JNK (T\X^t DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPEM of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, i u r* m Worcester; j (Rl 3bn Cro-*',? Blackwell, Ltd., London M L| and Export1,142 words
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Advertisement355 1895-10-15 18 JOHN LITTLE Co., Lio SINGAPORE. ELECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT.— Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitabU for Marriagt Prmuts. Prizes for Athletic meetings, <fcc. We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, &c. m355 words
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