The Straits Budget, 21 April 1896

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    128 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, and French
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  • STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 21ST APRIL.
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS.
    414 1 ■toeials. fciEr'jl't'&n Reserve. K 17 pe ent Kill. Bti.' uni her Allied yof Justice. Kt i African 1 r vibles. lrwnmi- Liquidatiou Kir'Pollution ifl Singapore. S-at. Bb#M"Jiunpd Amending Bill. &t:d Liuiit’ition. j |g| m tL dati »n«. LUt. Bu(y News. mb Ta f* ilrn’ 1 Htdcn the
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    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS
    508 1 Singapore, 21st April, 1896. PRODUCE. Gambier 7.55. do Cube No. 1, 11.75. do do No. 2, M 10.00. Copra Bali 5 85. Pepper Black, 10.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 2.624. do Brunei 2.42. Pearl Sago, ♦> 3.45. Coffee Bali, (picked) ># 39.00. Coffee Liberian, No. 1 40. Tapioca
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    SUMMARY OF THE WEEK.
    409 1 The mail for Europe this w’eek leaves by he M. M. s.s. Salazie. The M.M. s. s. Natal with the mail from Europe of 27th March, arrived on Sunday. The P. A O, 8.8. Mirzapore with the next mail from Europe is due ou the 25th
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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      THE MATABELE RISING.
      50 1 London 14th April. REINFORCEMENTS ON THE WAV. Cecil RhoJes proposes to start from Salisbury with a column l,v c DIJ1U »pk« column includes two hundred >Yd| V* Soudanese. Sir Hercules Robinson is s m-iing to Matabeleland three hundred cav ilry and two hundred mounted infantry, besides voluuteers.
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      THE EGYPTIAN RESERVE QUESTION.
      59 1 The group of Egyptian capitalists are legally opposing the hostile action of th«* French bondholders, by affirming that, the grant of funds by the* Pub ie Debt Commission. on account of the Nile Expedition is justified by necessity. The case has been commenced in court at.
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      THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
      45 1 London loth April. TkeEmieror William has had a cordial meeting with the Emperor Francis Joseph at Vienna. It is generally understood that this meetiug and that of the Emperor William with King’ Humbert will result in a renewal of the Triple Alliance.
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      THE IRISH LAND QUESTION.
      17 1 The Irish Land Bill has b sen introduced into the House of Commons.
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      THE NILE EXPEDITION.
      48 1 Mr. G.N. Curzon, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, iu reply to a question by Mr. Labouehere, said that, if it became necessary to employ British Droops bevond Wady Haifa, the cost arising therefrom would be a matter for discussion between Britain aud Egypt.
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      THE MATABELE RISING.
      22 1 Two hundred men of the Leicester Regiment will leave Aldershot for the Cape at the end of May next.
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      MARSHAL YAMAGATA.
      29 1 London 16th April. Marshal Yamagata, the Japanese Envoy to Russia, has met with an enthusiastic reception at York upon his arrival there on the way to Moscow.
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      THE MATABELE RISING.
      30 1 The natives of the Northern Transvaal have become restless, and a rising among tbgin is feared. Advicps from Buluwayo continue to be of a serious nat ure.
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      THE PRINCE OF BULGARIA.
      20 1 The Sultau of Turkey has raised Priuce Ferdinand of Bulgaria to the rank of field marshal.
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      THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION IN PARLIAMENT.
      35 1 London 17th April. Mr. Chamberlain stated in the House °f Commons that the military tribute of the Straits Settlements in 1896 will be $685,000. The Hongkong tribute will be $385,000.
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      THE BUDGET.
      90 1 PROSPEROUS FINANCES Sir Michael Hicks Bea :h, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in introducing the Budget, said that, despite an expenditure* the largest since the last great war, the surplus amounted to six millions sterling ol which four milhose bad already been devoted to the Navy. The Debt
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      RUSSIA AND FRANCE AND THE DERVISHES.
      37 1 The Times at Rune siys that, evidence is accumulating to show bat Russ a and France h ive iu combining the Shorn* an 1 Dervishes against fk» Itali ins and British.
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      GERMANY AND JAPAN.
      80 1 Germany by treaty with Japan, completely abolishes extra-territoriality. But, German Consuls will retain legal functions in certain matter*, notably in questions of succession and guirdianship. A Convention between the two Powers regarding patent rights and trademarks is under consideration. M. an while, Germans will be placed on
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      THE TRANSVAAL.
      22 1 18th April. The Times publishes a telegram from Johannesburg to the effect that the Trantfvaal is arming to the teeth.
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      CAPE COLONY.
      32 1 The first battalion of the Middlesex Regimeot and a body of Mounted Infantry are going to the Cape. It has been decided to increase the garrison of the Cape permanently.
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      THE DERVISHES.
      16 1 Two sharp encounters with the Dervishes have taken place in the vicinity of Tokar.
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      COREA.
      27 1 A Coreau envoy lias been despatched to St. Petersburg to raise a loan of eight millions of dollars, the province of Hangyeng being given as security.
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      THE MATABELE RISING.
      40 1 London 20th April. AFFAIRS AT BULUWAYO. Twelve thousand Matabele warriors threaten Buluwavo. Buluwajo is defended by a garrison, about six hundred strong, who are confident that they can hold the position agai nst attack by the enemy.
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  • EDITORIALS.
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      THE EGYPTIAN RESERVE.
      304 1 (Straits Timet, 14th April.) The financial issues raised by the Dongola Expedition will now be partially fought out in the law courts at Cairo. When that expedition became imperative to remove the Dervish peril from the Upper Nile frontier of Egypt and to give the Italian garrison
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      THE 17½ PER CENT. BILL.
      589 2 {Straits Times 14th March.) On Thursday, it will be the duty of tin Legislative Council to take the second reading of a Bill that is to fix, as matter of local law, the proportion of revenue that the Colony has to pay in aid of
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      ITALY AND HER ALLIES.
      326 2 (Straits Times, loth April.) The Triple Alliance, which many leem so essential to the peace of Europe, has now every prospect •f reuewal. Latterly, that prospect had grown clouded on reverses overtaking the Italian arms in Abyssinia. These disasters threw doubts on Italian military efficiency, and
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      THE DELAY OF JUSTICE.
      271 2 (Straits Times, loth April. In’ the matter of the delay of justice in ihe Suait>, the Bar of Singap we have liken a -tep winch the b cal Government way not exactly like. Finding that., so a*- as could bo ascertained, the local G iveriiineut lias
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      SOUTH AFRICAN TROUBLES.
      245 2 (i Straits Timet 16th April.) The Matabele Rising gains in gravity and importance, and the natives in the neighbouring Northern Transvaal are now giving trouble. These natives or Kaffire form an immense majority of the Transvaal population, which numbers over three quarters of a million, hardly a
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      SINGAPORE INSURANCE LIQUIDATION.
      215 2 (Straits Times 16th April.) From a letter that appears in another columu it will be seen that, unless the liquidators of tbe Singapore Insurance Company proceed to close the liquidation pretty quickly, they may lie under a disarm able criticism. We think our corresp indent’s statement—that the
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      RIVER POLLUTION IN SINGAPORE.
      481 2 {Straits Timet lfith April,) The insanitary condition of the Siugap ore River has latterly come again under public iiittutiou, from renewed efforts by t he Municipality to abate the nuisance. The Municipality take the most effective means towards this end by forbidding the flow of excrementitious
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      MR. SHELFORD'S SEAT.
      298 2 (Straits Times 18th April,) To-day's Gazette contaius the nomination of Mr. Shelford to the Legislative Council, in place of Mr. Bogaardt, resigned. It miy be explained that, when Mr. Bogaardt left the Colony, he left, in the possession of Mr. Shelford, a letter iu wuich he (Mr.
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      THE MUNICIPAL AMENDMENT BILL.
      407 2 (Straits Timet, 20th April.) Satukday's Gazette contains the full text of the new Bill to amend the Municipal Ordinance. As the text extends to a huudred pages, it is obvious that a considerable time must be allowed for examination and criticism, although the labour ol that
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      LIQUOR AND LIMITATION
      204 2 (Straits Times, 2 (Hh Afrit) Tn e Hi-n'ble August Hotter intends to propose an ainem'aeU:; Li mi at ions Bill, which is son v Council. The purpose of 4 i.‘ ana m nt is to make a vei y sli ia iis’.al 1 the time during which
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    SELANGOR PLANTERS
    40 2 e A general meeting Planters’ Association will he Reading Room of the Selango Saturday, the 25th April, at to transact the general biisi-*-' Association, and to consider points of which due notice rM r given to the Committee.
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    LI HUNG CHANG IN COLOMBO
    129 2 The Ernest Simons arrived j on the 12th instant, having; 0 Hung-Chang. As the ve8^‘ the morning, a salute was w* 1 battery, and the Governor r 4 tary (Mr. Ward Jackson) 0 f meet Li Hung-Chang, who i at 10 o'clock in the Governor
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    TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL.
    405 3 bv t he destruction of a 'lt is.. ,'he other night and by V& U ’f!' iC nuaint the fire brigade f,, i“ r ‘b t the time has arrived when I*»r'‘-V. liitr should employ a couple b- JI H F.Tt Canning, to keep and report by
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    THE SIAMESE MINING DEPARTMENT.
    42 3 TH E SIAMESE MINING DEPARTMENT. im,i. > v Gov. rnment ar« said to ■ia 1 J acce pt Mr. Wariagton H t :,r e rem.iin for another six I..." ,t<5 Erector of tbe Mining Depart I l* l, t through certain work in
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    A CHINESE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR.
    54 3 ieiuient of Public Prosecutor Hi.. hstriet of Burmah has beec Mr V V mBlinun oa «ied KooTuu Byau, H>u? erl l a( erk n H^ D gtong Hn, r > aQ d afterwards a H e s sa id to be the first H Cf ®:h
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    MR. VAN CATTENBURCH
    49 3 1 1 jjj tT A M f ab received yesterday to t,S Wburn 0 8 ag0 the late Mr ■f v accepted the posi1 *1* Netherlands '••‘•W >l avia ai"i that Mr. 1... sll V ,a l>;.oted absent in SSiojja- r SU, W’-» grease k U.erefmv.
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    THE “TOSA MARU.”
    51 3 [’iouH-r KU Ue Vusen L u i a,1!e r <*n the Europe L: > l an full cargo. 1 1.0% to U(J 0 for Bombay Niifi’ r car go for varioud* I a Caplaiw of the a Mar,, i aS g0De to London a captain’s I British
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    PUNJOMS.
    68 3 At Hongkong, there was a boom in Puujoms at the date of last advices (9th lostaut.) Huteß rose quickly with sales at from $9 to $l4. Telegrams from the mines announcing the setting up of the cyanide machinery and an outturn of 605 oz. for March from the ordinary
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    PETROLEUM FRAUD.
    89 3 A. Mr. Blake is at Bingkok to push the business of the American Standard 0 1 Compinv. At present, that business suf ters largely from dealers filling American tins wuh Russian Od. Mr. Blake even tound that in the Straits the stamped piates which are plac d inside
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    MURDERS AT MALACCA.
    89 3 A double murder has been committed about eighteen miles from Malacct. Jt is stated that the mnrlerer, a Malay, w..s jealous of his w.fe. Ho suspected that shew is friendlv with another mm, and, therefore, stabbed h r as well as her friend. The sergeaut, who went
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    GOLD IN KUALA PILAH.
    113 3 The Acting District Officer of Kuala Ptlah visited the Batu Bersiwah gold mine on th 2nd February, and found that consider.! tile work had been done there. Ah the mining machinery exc »pt the boiler had been transferred to the uvne, and Mr. Carlo di Pri,
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    DAMAR AT JOHOL.
    124 3 Up to 21st February. 220 passes conferring the right to seek fordamarand jungle produce were issued in Johol. There are 681 houses, thus one-third of the adult male population obtains a menus of subsistence from this source. In luas. Jempol, and Teracbi, parts of Muar, and all
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    GERMAN NAVAL ESTIMATES.
    316 3 In the German Reichstag, on March LBtb, a debaie was commenced on the Naval Estimates. The Minister for Foreign Affairs said it was the duty of the Government to consider whether German armaments were in proper order, aud whether improvements in the fleet, or addition* thereto, were
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    THE SIAMESE KING ON TOUR.
    65 3 Thjs Siam Observer learns that the King of Siam has decided to leave early next month for a trip to Batavia. Commodore de Richelieu will start to make the necessary arrangements. The King will leave in the Alaha Ckakri going to Singapore en route to
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    NAVIGATION AND SHIPBUILDING IN JAPAN.
    218 3 The laws for encouraging navigation and shipbuilding, as passed by the Parliament, have U*eu sinctioued by Emperor. Accor* iug to th* m, every ship ••void by Japan***** of 1,000 tons hav*ng a sp**ed of 10 kuot-, ik to be t *o 25 sen p r
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    PLANTING IN KUALA PILAH.
    437 3 (From the District Officers Report for Feb.) On the ls«, 1 vis.tr d the tapt »ea esia e at Gauggi. Th tv were 400 Ch nese and M lavs at woik, and 600 aci« s ol land ha 1 eeu optned. l’h»s estile employs 20 cans,
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    HAVAS TELEGRAMS.
    238 3 Paris, 4th April. The Cabinet, interpellated in the Chamber on the subject of the Doogola expedition, was defended by M. Bourgeois who said that the situation created iu Egypt by the late action of the British had caused throughout Europe a growing state of uneasiness. He would leave
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    LAUNCH OF THE S. S. “ PERDANA.”
    926 3 LAUNCH OF THE S. S. PERDANA.” The screw steel steamer Perdana, built bv ihe New Harbour Dock Company, vu launched this morning under the most favourable auspices. The vessel is designed for the trade between Singapore and the Native States on the East Coast, and bas been built to the
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    THE GERMAN COLONIES.
    887 3 Berlin 13th March. There was a somewhat stormy scene to-day in the Imperial Diet dunng the discussion of tie Colonial Estimates. A general attack was made on the tol n al authorities iu connection with the various scandalous events which have occursd in the colonies recently, and
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    NEW NOVELS.
    1261 4 Messrs. Hutchinson commence a new series of light fiction, produced in a popular form under the title of 44 The Leisur Library, with a story by Mr. W. Pet* Ridge named 44 The Second Opportunity of Mr. Staplehurst.” The tale is light, am* amusing enough to be a
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    JELEBU NEWS.
    157 4 The Collector and Magistrate at Jelebu reports that the course of events for the month of Feluuarv leaves little to record. The weather was exceptional I v hot and drv. and the drought, has not yet broken up The Chinese N**w Y**ar passed without incident and the usual
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    VLADIVOSTOCK.
    328 4 In of all rumours that the Siberian Railway is to run down from Chita through Manchuria to Port Arthur, there is a strong body of w» U-informed opinion (writes me I'aily News' St. Petersburg corn spoiident) which says that poor, despised Vladivostock itself combines all the strategic and commercial
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    RAUB.
    826 4 The Mining Manager’s report, for the four weeks ending the 9th instant, runs as follows: Baub Hole No. 2 Bhaft.— The main drive going south at 220 feet is in 140 feet frort the crosscut. There is no change to report either tn the ground or the lode which
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    THE JAPANESE PRESS.
    284 4 The Japan Mail in its Spirit of the Vernacular Pr< ss during the week ending the 21st March, says that 44 each of the thre£ prominent journals representing the Opposition, namely, the Kokumin the Mainichi and the Nippon t tills a column with expressions of discontent against
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    HOME NOTES.
    942 4 The arrangements for the ofddngs iwa Princess Alexandra of Coburg and Princees Maud of Wales are now almost complete. The wedding of the former with Prince Hohenlohe- Langenberg will take place on April 20 at Coburg, and will be in foil State, but the Queen will not be
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    WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL
    117 4 In another columo, household notes that’shouldV’' 1 interesting especially to tho,,* h duties lie largely within the i’** notes are written by a ladv for many years in Singapore*^ Captain F. J. nial Engineer, arrived this Rye Leong. H. M. 8. Aeohu left tbi* practice. H. M.
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    JAPAN COAL.
    21 4 It is reported from Bdkau > account of the scarcity of coal it price has again been increased on*? ton.
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    SHANGHAI.
    31 4 It is stated at Shanghai tU Chinese authorities at Pekin ap, the proposed extension of the fl Settlements at Shanghai, but tis details must be settled by the local» rities.
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    JAPAN-CHINA COMMERCIAL TREATY.
    32 4 According to a dispatch fr,;m the negotiations cjuu cted wiaitk., of Commerce between Japan and j are almost concluded, but it will h time before the Treaty cantesipd ratified.
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    PAUPER DIET.
    38 4 The Acting District Mantra: Kuala Kdiigsar has no wish tob?rq critical, but he does not think the pi patients in the District bc*pM h enough to eat, and he would like matter to lie euquired into.
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    THE SAIGON RICE TRADE
    37 4 The exportation of i\c\ stjt Courritr de Saigon, continues!"* 1« i/bur aLo luO pi aaiiu ant held by many on this year’s eipor. trade continues satisfactory. Iu is expected to exceed the 1895.
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    COREA.
    40 4 Advices received from Coreas’m* the rebellion is spreading and tha* entire country is in a state of eba*Russian authorities are increasing forces at Seoul, the capital, and tier bringing muuitionsof war anl othtf’ 1 through Manchuria to theCoreanfr 1
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    STRIKES IN JAPAN.
    58 4 Industrial strikes are beewfflfB quent in Japan. At Kobo, a few days B the stonemasons were threatening t i)s! B and, had not au amicable arrang<? ffie jB arrived at, the factory gids employe■ *B Wakayama Spinning Factory ,roB ‘JM gone in a body to Hiogo, wbrt
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    BICYCLE LAMP
    59 4 Thk electric bicycle prove a popular addition to equipment. It is of two ean and an ingenious reflector throws a ably powerful beam to a distance ahead. An alternates is supplied by a tiny machine, which is driven bv wheel in contact with one oi tires. The slightest
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    GERMANY AND JAPAN
    115 4 GERMANY AND J APAN The Nichi Nichi. (a J paper) commenting on Keuv stating that the German l relk, t i l4 t jfl had declared in the might count upon the I ,rt Germany, says that Baron vo when he read it paid a y 151 t i*B Saiouji,
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    GOWANS ALEXANDER AND CO.
    126 5 „„„.jng of the creditors, iu bankAt “J: yi% sra Gowans, Alexander ru, r to-dav certain ptopos.l* for tbe at lie business as a hole were tejoe- Oise of tile difficulty ot adjust mgthe W J Urt f ...mietiug ci editors claiming to lie J' i t
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    MINING IN SIAM.
    85 5 ;}c Ivabin gold mines, a new lode QdS Jiscovered, fifty feet in depth, the s;/*»#« Free Press. Messrs. Clarke have takeu over the miuiug rights Leonaidi, Maghola, and Gra>s«, d tb* geld mine situ.ite*l at Nam Kob. jho W'jt iL'a Mine is being worked, and are «armd
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    A BATTLE WITH THE COOLIES.
    92 5 KM PLARY SENTENCES. The steamer Wong Hai arrived Here truDi Swatow last night, and was placed in quarantine. The vessel, however, was gurruumled by sampans, and all night long the captain and crew bad the greatest difficulty in preventing the coolies from boarding the ship.
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    BORNEO AND JAPAN.
    127 5 1’hk. K->b‘‘ 1'kronicle notes that increasing athut ion has be. n given lately to tin possioiliti-'S "f Borneo a?* an outlet for labour. The Japanese have tried woik iu Borneo, and havt* failed. Iul'.-J. it may be said that they have not suckled us colonists in any
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    ROBBERY FROM A BULLOCK CART.
    123 5 A 'mart capture was effected by tlie puii'-e at Kuala Kaiigsar in Febraaiy. rLr*r» Malay imn and their wives were OUML4 I|oh <ne night in a bullock art. All the w* mer.\s jew» liery and money *«e placed iu a bundle at I poll. When
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    ARSON AT SHANGHAI.
    261 5 EXEMPLARY PUNISHMENT. rh S Jf l,e I reBtin B case bas been decided at fe .Court in connection with a ecent tire in the Miller Road, Hongkew, *B5l ai. The tire, which originated in u k! n^ I 10U8e was proved and confessed ave been started by
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    THE HOUSEHOLD.
    1376 5 NOTES FOR HOUSEKEEPERS IN SINGAPORE. (By a Lady Correspondent.) Motto for the week: Beware of little expenses a small leak will sink a great ship.” Benjamin Franklin. INTRODUCTORY. It has occurred to me that a column of the Straiti Times devoted to household matters, applicable to this eas’ern
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    THE PERAK SUGAR CULTIVATION COMPANY, LTD.
    511 5 A special general meeting of the shareholders iu the above company was held on the 30?h March. Mr. W. V. Drummond (Chairman) presided. The Chairman said We have lx»eu waitiug for au opportunity of raising a loan on the property on less onerous terms
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    THE NILE CAMPAIGN.
    754 5 SOME PERSONAL MEMORANDA. The operations in the Soudan once more bring two well-known military officers into promiuence (says the Globe). First of tb* wo is, of course, Sir Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian Army. Sir Horatio is quite an old Egyptian campaigner, having been closely
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    A NEW STEAMER.
    142 5 To- morrow, the new steamer Giany Seny sister ship of the s.s. Giany Ann which has been built for Messrs. Tan Kim Tian and Sons by Messrs. John Scott and Co., Glasgow, will be launched at the dock yard. She will leave Glasgow on the l9t May,
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    FUNERAL OF MR. AND MRS. PERCY STEPHENS.
    243 5 On the 11th instant, the remains of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stephens were interred *ide by side in the New Cemetery, PeDang. At the cemetery, a large crowd, representing every class in the community, had assembled, and an unusual number of ladies were
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    PERAK NEWS.
    573 5 .—Perak Government Gazette. Da. C. H. Wheeler, Senior District Surgeon, has been grauted six weeks* vacation leave, to be followed by three months and twenty-five days leave with half salary, with effect from the 7th April Mr. A. E. Young, Chief Draughtsman and Computor, Trigonometrical Survey Department, reported
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    NAVAL NEWS.
    65 5 The China Mail that Commander Warrender of H. M. S Centurion has been appointed to the royal yacht Victor and Albert. It is expected he will leave shortly to take up his new appointment. H. M. S. Archer was to go into dock at Hongkong for a few
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    THE SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
    870 6 A CAPE MINISTERS VIEWS. The fallowing extia«*t from a let er addressed by Sir Jaim-B Sivewi th» Commissioner of Public Wo> ks at the C*|*e, »o a correspondent in England t&v*ws (g-*ys the. Observer) how the political situation in South Africa is regarded by one
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    THE MARINE SORTERSHIP.
    69 6 Mu. Bacon, of the Pv>st Office at Peuang. has l*-eu recommended for the appointment Marine Sorter of the Geueral Post Office here, vacant since the promotion of Mr. Cornelius to the chief clerkship. The Eugloh mail of the 20tb March, on board the P AO steamer Ravenna
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    HONGKONG AFFAIRS.
    1413 6 X REVIEW BY MR. T. H. WHITEHEAD *foiE Hon. T. H. Whitehead, a prorail««ot unofficial member of the Legislative Council of Hongkong, recently returned from Europe to that colony, and received an address of ,welcome signed by two hundred aod eighty residents. They laid stress upon the immense
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    THURSDAY, 16TH APRIL.
    146 6 There is often a pretiv bad smell i•» Stain to rd Road, from the Sramfonl Road Can-tl. There has always been sueh a smell, but it assumes additional importance from the fact that a considerable bakery is now located there. That seems to offer a possibility of
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    CHOLERA IN BANGKOK.
    51 6 Cholera, says the Siam Observer is si ill rife iu the jails behind the Royal Courts of Justice at Bangkok. Fiom the 1st to the5th inst.,85 deaths had occurred iu that place It is said tint the cholera in the jtils ha* l> *«-n caused bv bail
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    FIRE BRIGADE AT BANGKOK.
    52 6 Information has reached the Siam Observer to the effect that steps are being takeu by the Siamese Government to collect data for the establishment of a fire brigade in Bangkok. That such an instititionis highly desirable in that city of uttap roofs aod wooden walls needs
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    A TRAGIC AFFAIR.
    87 6 A tragic affair occurred at Saraburi in Siam, on March 21st. It appears that one Nai Phoon took up a double-barrel fowling pece, and with it shot his mother and wile. Nai Phoon then rau iu and got a Winchester repeating rfl aud sat down. At this
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    WATER SUPPLY AT BANGKOK.
    85 6 Last year. Prince Bhirm-angso represented to the Siamese Government the great necessity for a supply of pure water at Bangkok in view of the many deaths tteo taking placj from cholera.* The Government decided to vote a sum of 300 cottier as a contribution towards such
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    RUSSIA AND FRANCE.
    54 6 According to a telegram, dated London, sth ios’&nt, the Times bays that M. Bert helot resigned the portfolio of Foreign Affairs at Paris because M. Mobreuhrtirn, the rtussian Ambassador in Franc objected to bis making any statement in the French Chamber on the Egyptian question without first
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    PLAGUE AT HONGKONG.
    74 6 The Sanitary authorities at Honekouer, in view of the increasing number of cas< s of plague there, have increased their staff of special service men for cleansing house* u the immediate vicinity of those in which cases of plague occur, and have also organised five bouso-to-house search
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    SMALL POX AT PALEMBANG.
    102 6 FOURTEEN DAYS QUARANTINE IMPOSED Information having been received tha* a coiitag ous disease, namely small-pox, xis's in Palembang, it is declared by the Governor that the port of Palembang L nfecied. Under the Peculations made by the Governor in Couuci!, under Th*Quarantine and Prevention of Diteis
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    TRADE AT UNOPENED PORTS IN JAPAN.
    121 6 The .law allowing Japanese vessels engaged in foreign trade to load and d'8charge cargo at uuopen pons in Jap in, recently passed by the Imp-rial Dier, was promulgated iu the Japan Offi-cial Gazette on March 28tb, and reads as follows Notice will be giveu
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    THE “PALL MALL MAGAZINE”
    106 6 There is much to be sa»d in favour of the April number of the Fall Mall Magazine. Excellent alike in and illustration, the Fall Mall Magazine commands itself to all intelligent magazine readers. The City of Refuge/* a new story by Walter B^sant—commenced in the March
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA
    307 6 GOLD FEVER IN CELEBES. 8UGAR AND KAPOK. Tw o scientists, named Sarazin, have just returned from au adventurous exploring journey in the south east Peninsula of Celebes. The expedition through thit iotiilv unknown portion of the island was crowned with complete success. The explorers intend proceeding to Europe
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    TEA CIGARETTES.
    299 6 It would be well if women craze for something new, Wou ij D annexing that precious gfinke #V old James I called tobacco sJI be content with shocking by smokmg Turkish tobacco of looking for substitutes which a harmful in tact, if not logenuous youth at school has
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    SUNDAY GOLFERS AND WALKERS
    628 6 A REMARKABLE indication of lliei;.rac of liberal views on the Sunday qu Piioi even m the most unexpected qinrtrn appears to be furuished by t he plea ut tin deputation ttiat had an interview with the Lord Provost on the subject of Sunk golf, says the
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    LORD BERESFORD ON NAVAL DEFENCE.
    837 7 tt a Conservative meeting in SPKA Yu,n Lord Charles Beresford, who B :rtJJ i*i i,v the Chairman as a u '„f caval ilefeucv. He s .id the. e |U Vi„n -r-at une«iucMt m tbe u.iuJ ot ’r; 1 Until tor a time, aod th*. lbe
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    SILVER CHANGE IN CHINA.
    72 7 SI LVER CHANGE IN CHINA. ia of of F ,rfc6en b a large export from The cause f f C8e Ve aa< ten cent P**cc** °J these coins ill ?v? U8Ually large sbi P ment8 lhe deficiency f iU PP 1 J in g caused by J A tbe .Chinese
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    GOWANS ALEXANDER AND COMPANY.
    1873 7 PUBLIC EXAMINATION TO-DAY. The public examination in bankruptcy of th»* firm of Messrs Gowaus, Alexander and Company, ACrated Water Manufacturers, &c., Singapore was held this morning iu the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Leach. Appearing for creditors were Mr. Elliott, of Messrs. Rodyk and Davidson, for
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    GOLF AT PENANG.
    82 7 For the Penane Golf Club Championship, play for which begins on the 20th instant, six entries have been made. The Ladies Golf Club Championship Competition has secured eight entries. The prizes in Ibis competition will be presented by the President of the Club. The days for playing
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    SARAWAK TRADE.
    116 7 The Sarawak Gazette publishes the trade returns of that State for 1895. The report gives the following comparison between 1894 and 1895: Imports. Exports. Trade. 1894 $3,«‘22,059 $2,984,411 $6,006,470 1895 3,0tt9,393 3,141,932 6,231,325 $67,334 8157,521 8224,855. Imports are less than those during 1894 by nearly three thousand tons,
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    ENTERPRISE ON THE EDGE OF ETERNITY.
    242 7 AN EDITORS ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE SUICIDE A curious commingling of newspaper rivalry and suicide is reported by Dalziel from Midvale, Nebraska. It appears that a man named Merchant, the ed'tor of a weekly paper published in that town, decided to commit suicide because of reverses
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    A BIG CLAIM.
    382 7 TWO AMIABLE LITIGANTS. If all litigants we.-e as easily satisfied as like two ladies aud cue gentleman who consulted tbe Court of Appeal at the beginning of its weekly business, the life of a judge would b* come a comparative pleasure. They were all s-*ut empty away,
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    THE DONGOLA EXPEDITION.
    1337 7 {Daily Telegraph Therm is one conspicuous quality about the Dervish, he fears no tn&n, and a'lows no enemy to march through his country without lighting. Whether the Mahdists be few or many, they will not shirk giving or taking blows, and the coming contest will not te
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    HOME NOTES
    951 8 Miss Gusher: “I have four cats, and I adore them.” Rusher: ‘‘lndeed? How poetical How so?” “To be so devoted to the mews, you know.” A lesson is being given to a child. Where do apples come from From applo trees.” "And pears?” “From pear trees.” “And dates
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    FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL.
    410 8 Lady Mitchell’s reception yesterday was very largely attendtd and the finish o the paper-chase aroused much interest among Lady Mitchell’s guests. H. H. the Sultan of Johore had a fa!!, but did no, seem much hurl. It was erroneously stated in the report of Messrs. Gowaus, Alexander,
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    SUICIDE.
    28 8 Yesterday morning, a constable rescued a Cbinamau who had ju nped into the sea on Beach R >ad. The min was convevel to bosoital. but died to-day.
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    A SIKH VETERINARY INSPECTOR
    30 8 The new Veterinary Insjiector for Penang arrived there last Saturday from Calcutta. He is a Sikh by nationality, and a graduate of the Lahore Veterinary College.
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    BISHOP MEDEIROS.
    32 8 Bi-hop Medeiros of Macao is still at Timor D lly, aud the exact da*e is still imknowu when he is coining to inspect the Portuguese Missions at Singapore and Malacca.
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    THE LATE MR STEPHENS.
    39 8 The inquest on Mr. P. D. Stephens, hell at Penaig, on the 13th instant, resulted in a unanimous verdict by th« jury that deceased sh«*t himself with a revolver whilst labouring under temporary usinif v.
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    MASONRY IN KINTA.
    53 8 The Ipob Branch ot the Perak Jubilee Mason’s Lodge held a meeting in the Court. House, Batu Gajab, ou Saturday nghtlast. After the meeting the members adjourned to the Club, where they had diuner, and, later, there were songs and ree tations which made the occasion a
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    SARAWAK PETROLEUM.
    56 8 The R ijab of Sarawak iuteuds to woi k the oil deposits at Miri iu the Baram district. Rumples which were tent to Europe have been will report* d on. Tic oil is at present found on toe surface, aud is us,nl by the nativ s iu its
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    H. E. MEANS BUSINESS.
    45 8 At the Legislative Council yesterday Attorney- ieneral (admiringly and u* c’u usly) T 4l is, Sir. is a very remarkable elause. It The Governor —Do you want to amend it? Attorney-General:—Oh, No The Governor:—Clause pass?—Pass (Curta in). Thus are orations lost.
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    INDIAN IMMIGRATION.
    59 8 It is represented at Penaug that great evils have resulted there from the falling off in Indiau Immigration. Hence, the Government, if it lias at heart the advancement aud prosperity of the Settlement, must take up the ques*iou of placing the iinmigratiou department upon a souuc footing, besides
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    THE LATE BISHOP GASNIER.
    148 8 At 7 a m. yesterday, in the Chinese Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, a solemn (requiem high mass was performed by the j Very R v vd. Canon Delouette, with Father Manette from Penaug as deacon and Father Gazeau from Malacca as subdeacon. The
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    PRESENTATION TO THE PENANG CLUB.
    164 8 Ax the Penang Club on the 13th inst.. Captain La Riviere of H. N. M. Lombok, ou behalf of the offi. ers of Her Netherl lands Majesty’s Navy, stationed on the Acheen Coast, presented to the Club a piece of plite iu recognition of the
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    ACHEEN.
    148 8 Telegrams in the Deli Conrartt, giving Acheen news to the 11th instant, report another engagment with the enemy at Bilul. The posts there and at Lamkunyit were relieved on the Bth instant, with the loss of nioe killed and thirty wounded. The relieving force, oa returning from Bilul, came
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    PROPERLY SALES.
    185 8 Yesterday aftemooo, Messrs. Crane Bro->. held at their offices in Haffl square an auction sale of freehold and leasehold land under an order of the court ic the bankruptcy of Moona R *ona Ah»*a Aroasillam Chitty. Lot 1 comprising 77 allottmeuts of free hold land at Bukit Timih
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    THE LIQUORS ORDINANCE.
    552 8 FACILITIES FOR THE SALE OF BEER. THK PASS SYSTEM TO BE RENEWED. The Sehct Committee, to wh m the Liquors Ordinance Amendment Bill has beeu referred, met on the 27th November and 5th December, 1895, and on the l5tb and 24th January, 1896. They have consul red
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    TELOK AYER RECLAMATION.
    1736 8 The following correspondent before the Legislative Count? W afternoon Colonial Engineer to Colonial fi„ Singapore, mh Aug^^ SIR,—I have the honour U after considerable weighting th* a i of the Reclamation in front have every appearance of beini? steady, and I am now finishing it necessary concrete
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    TRADE RESTRICTIONS IN FORMOSA.
    86 9 a*?* be*-n°i ra^, e n Formosa is said 1 T ai-ti r U t almost to a stand- in OUo^.^ e Japanese authoriV. ilfc rrestln e foreign com pmUu 'r cam .P b <> r and seizing Vi k.. r Ue prisoners were fined 0r ,fstr
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    4062 9 THURSDAY, APRIL 16th. PRESENT. U. E. the Govfrnoe, Sir Charles Mitchell, g.c.m.g H. E. Major-General H. T. Jones-Vaughan, c.b. Hon. J. A. Swettenham. c.M.o, Colonial Secre*ary. Hon. W. R. i’ollyer, Attorney-General. Hon.E E. Isemnnger, Colonial Treasurer. Hon. H Trotte-, Auditor-General. Hon. Capt. Anderson, Ac* ing Colonial Engineer. Hon.
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    STRAY CATLLE.
    198 10 Persons residing iu Kampong L> ucoolt 11, wriles <t e«>nesj oudeLt, arejotid n their tomplaini* of ihe way iu whirl bullocks are allow* d to roam :ib» iu, tii streets at all the night. As :*ooi as it dusk, it is uot uncommon to see tli s* animals,
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    THE PAPER CHASE.
    201 10 NUMEROUS SPII.LS. The paper chase last evening was a great success. It was principally remarkable for an extraordinary number of mishap?, though fortunately*none were of a serious Datum. The meet was at a quarter-past five, on the Serangoou Rcad,'aad about a score of well-mounted horsemen turned up
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    FOOTBALL.
    1121 10 S. C C. v. Regiment. I These teams met last night on tbe J Esplanade, lo hriug off the first match on I the S. C. C. cafd for the season, before a I Urge crowd of spectators. Tbe ground I iu go»*d condition, and the evening j simply
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    GENERAL BARATIERI.
    77 10 General Baratieri, thehfcte Commander of the Italian forces in Abyssinia, is the son of a district judge in the Tyrol, and was born at Condino in 1841. He studiid at Rovaredo, Trient, and completed hiß classical education with the Franciscan fathers at Arco. For some years, the General
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    AFFAIRS IN TONQUIN.
    105 10 At the dale of last advices Lorn Tonquin, difficulties thicken around the French forces opt rating against the pirates and brigands on the northern frontiers of Touquio. It appears that notwithstanding the three months’ campaign of the Falliere column, the district of Haglang is again in a
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    COAL MINING IN SARAWAK.
    119 10 At the Sadong coal mine in 1895, the output was 14,029 tons against 13,315 iu 1894. Of the above amount 10,926 tons were sent to Singapore, and were sold at an average of over $6.50 per ton. At tin Broukefcn mine, the output was 14,214 tons
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    LATE TELEGRAMS.
    348 10 I 'ia “Ho Home ith April. Latest advices from the seat of war in Abyssinia state that the entire garrison of b assala made a sortie iu aid of an outpost at cabdeiat, and defeated the Dervishes, who wer»* tive thorn-and strong, liie Dervish lo-s was heavy, but
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    SATURDAY, 18TH APRIL.
    23 10 The steamer Sui Sang arrived tbis morn* mg from Hongkong with two smallpox cases on board. She is in quarantine.
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    DELI RACES.
    36 10 Races were fixed to be held at Medan on Thursday last and to-day. Seven events were to come off on each day. The entries include: Ruby Parmesan Pursebearer Lardla, Mooristone Hazeldean, and Her cubs
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    PRIESTLY MOVEMENTS.
    47 10 Father Rivet, vicar of the Church of the Assumption at Penang, and Father Renard from Taiping, Perak, arrived by the Sirsa on Thursday morning on a shorn visit to Singapore. Fathers Mariette anc Page, who came down for Bishop G&soier’s funeral, have returned to Penang.
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    A MILITARY CENTENARIAN.
    53 10 M. Baillot of Percey (Yonne), a French soldier, who was born over a hundred years ago, on April 9th, 1793, has been enrolled by the President of the French Republic in the Legion of Honour. Tbe old warrior fought at Waterloo, and was for some time a
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    68 10 The orders of the day for next Thursday’s meeting of the Legislative Council include tbe first readings of the Municipal Bill and the Police Force Bill (to enable the Governor to send detachments of police to serve in the Native States in times of emergency), the third reading
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    THE BROOKETON COLLIERY.
    76 10 The Rajah of Sarawak recently visited the Brooketon coal mines on the Brunei river. The mine has been long on fire, and, on one im-liue, there has a collapse. The Rajah took measures to improve matters, and expects shortly to see good results from the inspection. The
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    RACING IN SINGAPORE.
    74 10 Thk approaching event of the rac** season, in Singapore is heralded by Messrs. John Little and Co.’s announcement in our adverti-ing columns to-day. Materials f or jackets, caps, and breeches, and racing saddlery, and many appropriate racing *f**« i dities have beeu freshly imported i» quantity. Furiher.
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    ACHEEN NEWS.
    84 10 Batavia papers to the 15th instant report further actions with the A* hiuese.; The outposts at B lul and Lam kunyit have been abaudoned, and tbe forts there have been burned The troops lost ten wounded on the return march. Ou the 13? h instant, three ngimeuts with
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    DECAYING HOUSES.
    151 10 Many small tenement houses stand in need of periodical visits from the Municipal inspectors of buildings. As a case in point, a correspondent iuforms us that, after calling the attention of a passing insf e< tor a week or so au r o, to the rotten condition of
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    THE SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY AND SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.
    125 10 It was stated in our issue of yesterday that tbe usual practice of the Philharmonic Society would take place on the 19th and 26th insts.; and that information, we believe, has caused distress to many'good people—because tbe 19th and 26th are both Sundays.
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    NEWS OF THE CHURCHES
    809 10 It is interesting to read off dew, caig., formerly „f hJT'-J at one time commanding u the Strain Settlements, now!lS nor of Sierra Leon.*, th* white man’s grave." India says He is a most man in all ways, and he u happy as when he i
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    THE PHILIPPINES.
    750 11 pnirisH company is working gold A yiambnlao m the island of ff o*' 0 'j i rouiising reports of turning L til. re anneal- from time to time That journal takes con- ,*.lv the opportunity to describe at h the gold resources of the ‘planes The particulars given
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    SNAKES.
    24 11 liu m tW <uu ma de their appear*ix iJk U WAter 8u PPlj* One a m taken 0 r “t to the Commissioner
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    ON THE VERANDAH.
    1734 11 My impression is that music aud paperchase riding are rather injurious to the success of such a receptiou as that of Lady Mitchell's on Thursday. People go to such a reception mainly that they may' look at and talk to each other, and the interpolation of riding
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    GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 17TH APRIL.
    183 11 It is notified that Mr. T. Sbelford, c. m. a., is appointed to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements, vice the Hon’ble T. C. Bogaardt resigned. Mr. T. S. Kerr, Colonial Surgeon at Penang, has taken leave of absonce with
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    DELI NEWS.
    528 11 CHINESE LANDOWNING. PLANTERS AND COOLIES, Mr. Tripp, a former resident of Medan, in a receLt lecture at Londou on the tobacco industry in India and the Far East, dwelt upon the alleged policy of the Dutch Government in discouraging Chinese immigrants to settle iu Deli. Mr. Tripp declared
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    CROCODILES.
    46 11 The. Resident of Barara in Sarawak reports that,during the months of January and February last, five persons have been killed by crocodiles, the last one being taken out of his boat on th« 19th February. The whole population bad turued out to destroy the brutes.
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    THE CHINESE CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
    337 11 The Chinese Christian Association met last evening, the occasion leung one >1 its social tea meetings, several of which are held duiing the year. Mr. J. took the chair, and there were present: the Hon. Dr. Lim"Boon Keng, Messrs. O. B. Buck ley, Page, Osborne, McNeil,
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    LATE TELEGRAMS.
    450 11 17 Rangoon.) London, ir'th April. Thk latest from AJatahelclaml states that ljiffonl s Horse yesterday mgagd and drovs back the Matebele; fighting continues. 8th April. Two Whites and several Friendlies were killed in yesterday’s light with the Mat&boie. rhree tierce ousiaugiits were made by the Matabele, who were
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    NEWS BY MAIL.
    1279 12 {Via Rangoon.) The following is a summtry of hotm news ter tbe week ending 27th March Tbe House of Representatives by 180 votes to 71 censured Mr. Bayard for his Edinburgh and Boston speeches. It is not believed the censure will have any effect. During the debate
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    MONDAY, 20TH APRIL.
    136 12 The British North Borneo Herald of the Ist of April criticises, at length, certain statements made by our Borneo correspondent. By the same mail, our Borneo correspondent sends an answer to the British North Borneo Herald’s criticisms. That rejoinder and counter rejoinder must stand over for a
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    THE NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS.
    27 12 Gentleman Cadet E. E. Williams, from the Royal Military College, is gazetted to be second lieutenaut in succession to Lieut, tf. H. Isacke, promoted.
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    KUALA LUMPOR.
    30 12 A storm at Kuala Lumpor, on the 2nd iustaut, resulted in the death of a Chinaman, who was struck by lightning. Much damage to property is also reported.
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    MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
    28 12 Lieutenant N. D. Cochrane, R. A., is appoint* d Acting Garrison Adjutant, Singapore, from the 15th inst. inclusive, rire Captain R. H. Isacke, 2nd North’d! Fusiliers.
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    GOLF IN PERAK.
    38 12 Mr. Voules has won the captaimy of t 1 e Perak Golf Club. Mr. Curaming would have probably won it, bat for the fact that he omitted to play ooe hole after losing a ball.
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    THE LATE BISHOP GASNIER.
    35 12 At tfce request of tbe 8t. Joseph's Institution, a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of the Good 8bepherd at 6.30 a.<6., on Thursday, the 23rd instant.
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    PARSEE THEATRE.
    25 12 The New Elphinstone Theatrical Com* pany perforins at the Parse© Theatre, Jalan Besar, Kampong Kapor. There was a crowded house on Saturday night.
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    RAILWAY FOR LABUAN.
    34 12 The Spanish steamer Manila which arrived yesterday from Liverpool, has on board 500 tons of railway materials for Labuan, where she will call in and discharge on her way to Manila.
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    A LADY MERCHANT.
    37 12 A Jewish lady is now managing the en'ire business of the great house of the Sassoons in Bombay. It is stated that she does it excellently, and is the only pirtnerof the firm there.
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    BREACH OF TRUST.
    38 12 Lix Kim Lee, agent of the Straits Steamship Co. at Kuala Lumpur, is said to have been arrested for criminal breach of trust. The agency has l>-eu transferred to Messrs. A. C. Harper Si Co.
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    DEAD BODIES.
    36 12 On Saturday, the dead body of a Chinamail was found uear Kallaug. There were no marks of violence. Yesterday, near Kim Ching Bridge, a body was found in the river—a supposed case of suicide.
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    REPORT FOR 1894.
    35 12 The annual Report on the Straits Settlements for 1894 by Mr. j. A. Swettenham, the Colonial Secretary, which bad been published here in the Govern merit Gazette, has been laid before Parliauunt.
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    SHIPBOARD GAMBLING.
    34 12 The Perak Pioneer und» rstands there is ao organised society of professional gambler*, who take passages on board the steamers running between Perak and Penang, aud inveigle passage's to gamble with them.
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    BILLS BEFORE COUNCIL.
    41 12 The Government Gazette publishes the text of the Bill to atnoud the Municipal Ordinance, and that of a Bill to enable the Governor to send detachments of Police to serve in the Native States in time of emergency.
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    THE COMPANIA TRANSATLANTICA
    40 12 M. Pitaluga, who has been over thirteen months iu Singapore as the representative of the Cotnpania Transatlantica. left yesterday in the Mons errat for Manila, where he has been appointed by the Company to be its inspector.
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    LORD WOLSELEY'S MILITARY SECRETARY.
    43 12 It is now definitely known that Sir Reginald Gipps’s successor as Military Secretary to the Commander in Chief will be Colonel Coleridge Grove, C.B. Colonel Grove is considered to be one of the ablest senior officers in the armv.
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    CHOLERA IN CALCUTTA.
    44 12 The official statistics just issued show 3 LG deaths from cholera in Cilcutta alone, during the week ending 8th instaut. Eighteen deaths uc unvd on the 8;b, which included five amongst the shipping and one amoogst the troops at Fort William.
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    BORNEO.
    43 12 A REPRESENTATIVE of the Loudou Citizen has had an interview with Mr. W. C. Cowie, a director of the British North Borneo Company. Mr. Cowie spoke confidently of the Company’s future, and of the schemes for development by mining, railways, and telegraphs.
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    AN OUTRAGE.
    54 12 While two women were proceeding down South Bridge Road in a ’rikisba, the other evening, some Chinamen accosted them and flung pepper in their eyes. The police fortunately arrived at the moment and effected the arrest of three of the miscreants. It is believed that it was intended
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    THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.
    85 12 I London, March 28th.—The University Boat Race was rowed to-day in a downpour of sleet and had, and provided a magnificent struggle, such a hard fought finish not having occurred since the dead heat in 1877. Cambridge went off with the lead and, at Barnes Bridge,
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    FIGHTING IN ACHEEN.
    312 12 Deli Courant. It is telegraphed to-day General Vetter has withdrawn the posts I outside the concentrated line, which were established to protect the allies against [the priestly bands. In connection with this withdrawal heavy fighting took place. Tbe following news is, of course, of older I date
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    THE SPANISH CONSULATE.
    39 12 M. Daniel de la Pbdraja, the Spanish Consul, goes by the Isla de Panay to-night, on four months’ leave, to Europe. During his absence, M. Luis Villar y Peralta, the Vice-Consul, will act as Spanish Consul.
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    SIR HERCULES ROBINSON.
    49 12 Report at the Cape has it that Sir Hercules Robinson will retire from tlu Governorship of Cape Colony at the close of the present crisis there, after a service career of forty years. Sir John Gor6t is considered HMr to be appointed h s s uccessor.
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    BONDS OF COMPANIES.
    46 12 The Secretary of State has informed th# Government here, by despatch, that tbe Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Limited, of Moorg&te Street. Loudon, has been added to the list of Companies whose bonds are accepted on behalf of Goverument officials in the Colonies.
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    GIFFORD’S HORSE.
    52 12 The Hon’ble Maurice Gifford, who lias been seriously wounded in Matabeleland, is the second soo of Lord Gifford, v. c., aod is 37 years of ago. He is in th. Seivice of the British South Africa Company, and is in command of a bodv of irregular horse named
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    THE NEW DEPUTY MASTER ATTENDANT.
    49 12 Commander (retired) Boldero, R.N., who has been appointed to succeed Captain Buddie as Deputy Master Attendant at Singapore, is expected from London by the Glenogle early next month. On his arrival Captain Harmer will revert to his appointment of Harbour Master at Malacc i
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    SHANGHAI RACING.
    59 12 The entries for the Shanghai Sprint Meeting closed on the 4th April with a Phenomenal result, the total amounting to ris. 6,940, against Tls. 5,385 for the Spring Meeting of last year. The former amount ias never been exceeded. the tot vis of Tls. >,350 in 1883 and
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    CHARTERED BANK.
    90 12 At the annual meeting cf the Charteied iank of Jodm, Australia, and China on April Joth, the directors were to recommend that a dividend be declared for o second half of,the year ended Dec 1895. *t the rate of 9 per root, per annum! free of income tai
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    THE MUNICIPAL ENGINEER'S REPORT. WORK DONE IN 1895.
    647 12 THE 8TATE OF th» Dr Th» annual report 0 f cipal Engineer for 1895 i, x raent, and gives rer, the various works undertaken introduction shows that,durin e mouths, tbe roads at Tanionc bl S length of 2,400 feet were laid out!‘
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    A PORTUGUESE EMBASSY.
    50 12 H. E. Sekhor Horta y Costa, tbe Governor of Macao and Portuguese Mm ls r to the Treaty Powers in the east, will arn*by the Salazie to-morrow murniog irott Hongkong. His Excellency day or two at Singapore, and will proceed on a diplomatic mission to Bn# kok.
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    DELI RACING
    47 12 A telegram, dated Medan, it f states that Parmesan woo the Deli tw •>n the day before. Lard hi. ridden Cavenagh. fell, and the jr»ek*y •inconscious when the telcgraui H ilhehii a w«»u the Gal Iowa) ru dean put her fetlock jpvnt lf w racing.
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    SIAMESE FINANCE.
    64 12 The Taily Chronicle learns at A *ish official, recently serving l>een appointed, or is about to be apl* 1 to the |*>st of financial adviser 1 Siamese Government. It s ul e hat. the duration of the tppointweu not be prolonged much l*eyonu necessary to enable the official
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    RACING IN THE NATIVE STATES.
    1409 13 RACING IN THE NATIV E STATES. riuuitv is a favourable ODe for Tst ‘l’ 1 wht ra cing sbouM bare e j)fl er,ne i0 undoubted bold U[X)n i t,K ves are spent either in the be*'* 1 5 e departments of Native Teruments, or in tbe wilds of that a
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    FRIZELL—WELLESLEY.
    316 13 On the 18th March, at the church ol St. Thomas, Orchard-street, by the Rev. Chari s Frizell, M.A. (brother of tbe bridegroom), assisted by the Rev. F.W.A. YViikinsou, M.A., vicar of St. John’s, Cbel (brother- in-law of the bride), Air. Walter H. Friz-11, M.A.. son of tie la‘e Mr.
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    A MEDICAL LIBEL.
    4056 13 DOCTOR IMPUTES UNCHAKT1TY TO A LADY. THE SECRECY OF THE MKDICAI. PROFESSION. WHAT MAY A DOCTOR TELL HIS WIFE. A VERDICT FOR TWELVE j THOUSAND POUNDS. KIT80N V. PLAYFAIR AND WIFE. This case was concluded on Friday, 27th March. The action was i.ne for damages for libel
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    CRICKET.
    53 14 The heavy rain on Saturday prevented the match between Mr. Fort’s eleven and Mr. Mactaggart’s eleven being concluded. When stumps were drawn, the former team were all out for 81, aud, of Mr. Maetaggart’s side, four wickets had fallen for 103 the “not-outs” being G. P. Stevens 40 aud
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    THE KING OF SIAM.
    83 14 Commodore A. M. P. de Richelieu K. S. N., proceeded to-day from Singap »re to Batavia by the s. s. Fait Goens to make arrangements for the Kiug of Siam’s vifit to Java. En route the King will visit Singapore, probably in the secoud week of
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    THE ELECTRIC LIGHT AT COLOMBO.
    80 14 The Ceylon Government have entered into a contract with Messrs. Boustead Bros, for the lighting with iMetric light of the Customs premises, at Colombo, including the passenger jetty. There will be six arc limps of 1,500 nominal candle power twelve 200 caudle power glow lamps;
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    LABUAN.
    95 14 1 he Annual Report ou Libuau for 181*4 h«s been lai! before Pa'liamtnt. I hat document g ves ihe revenue of the <o!o y, du ing Hie u nr, as 336.962 ch fly from laud rents. The cspendituie reach'd ->45.464, the deficit beng mace Lood b\ tin* British North
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    132 14 THE SERVICES V. THE CLUB. The match* s fixed for Snurday wore spoilt by the heavy rainstorm that commenced about four o’clock. As was expected, the Services were badly beaten, oven although the scratch players of the Club were not playing in the match (by arrangement). Tfie
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    TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.
    149 14 (From the Times of Ceylon,.") London 11th April. The latest telegrams received from Buluwayo show that the situation in Matabeleland lias become serious. The whole Matabele nation has risen against the Government. Fifteen hundred men at least are required to quell the disturbance. The Times states that Hercules
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    THE KLANG COFFEE LAND FIASCO.
    600 14 I It will be good news, says the Times of I Ceylon for Messrs. T. N. Christie and VV. Forsythe, as well as for other Ceylon men who contemplate investiug mouey I iu the Strait 8, to hear that the Sel&oI gor Government have acceded
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      FIRE ALARMS.
      269 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." —Allow to express my hearty accord with the suggestion you made in your yesterday’s i-sue as to the fire alarms, viz., that a couple oi look-out men should be stationed at Fort Cauning, who should apprise, by telephone, the Police and
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      SINGAPORE INSURANCE LIQUIDATION.
      229 14 TO THE EDITOR OP THE HTRAIT8 TIMES." s 1 *u> told that the liquidator! of the Singapore Insurance CouiiaaT have at Jtreacut between. 150,000 and 160,000 ISfthTTrL UK r ba ier Sngapore, and that then are now no clausa of ant bed agaiaet the liquidation (except the
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    PASSENGER LIST.
    637 14 ARRIVAL8. Per s. 8. Malacca fr >m Teluk Ansou via ports:—Mr. and Mrs. Dare, Mrs. Salzroann, and Mr. and Mrs. Javart. Per s. s. Will o'the Wisp from Pontianak— Mr. W. Bengen. Per s. 8. Bye Leong from Teluk Anson via ports :—Mr. S.. Greenwood, Rev. Y. Gazean,
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      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      104 14 Under this heading the following ebbreviare used :-etr.-ete*mer; sh.-*hi P &ZJ*T 6 5 r BlitUh J U 8.—United Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch; Jah.—Johore; Ail, G.c..—Genera. u.—UncerP n Pxgir Wliarf T RO-TA^Pasmr DockW.-Borneo Si! Hw D.—New Har: B r"P» l0 B»ul 5 P. 8.—Pateut Slip; Rda.<—Roads. Whan mo month
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      TRADING VESSELS.
      1106 14 Arrivals Since Noon of c Ban Bin Guan t Brit lQu A7L l *>*’ Smith. 19th Apl. From to S G.c.. Wee Bin Co. For Sultan, Brit str log ton« 19th Apl. From KiauUn G. c., and 52 d. p. Teng Klantan, 22 d—Rds. Oscar shod, Norair 764
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      VESSEL EXPECTED.
      559 15 I Sw\ probable date of arrival, and I ivtnif of agents. I STEAMERS. I A B. i. -tr. Rangoon, Apl. 25; Boustead. I Jp-ar. H’k-nijr. x\pl. 2»i k*-arkies Moses. I A k". I.uui nlnj.it M**y 21 P. ,t I ui m i-n. f, verj. ool. May o W.
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      ARRIVALS .
      1084 15 ARRIVALS I ~z D D 1 n Ij rl 1? Ie A FSHKLS ow> '’aptain. From Sailki- CoNsioNkss. Apl 13 8nt Apl 1 Paterson Simons A Co. 13 aro ii n nilf a H* iSS S alf j T. Anson Apl 11 «trails Steamship Coy. 13 Znw? Ut 8 J
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      CLEARANCES.
      674 15 a "9 Vfr;ici,'s Name. Rio’ Oaftaim. Distinction. Apl. 13 1 helyura Brit.etr. Os«s Hou» on; 53 i Gle o cby str. i Fra e* -aigon 14 fen»»g j str. Taylor Cheribon a<*d Samarang 14 i Amherst str. him men Klang via ports 14 j V edusa I str. j
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      ANJER.
      164 15 HA1S8K1) SllNlM Si'KAlTS OK AKKIVKL) FOHOBDJJllS. IfLAO ilATX I Dat*. and Ship’s Name. Cokmisdir. or From Whab*. Destination R Rio. ,8ailin i. I I MAR*. Apl 7 Am. sh.atate of Maiae Parker* Mir 2 Kobe New Yo-k"™™ 8 Brit. bq.iArtuan iPunlj Mh- 11 I Manila D I re u’wt
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      887 15 INDIAN ENGINEERING, An Illustrated Weekly Journal. The Recognized Organ of the Profession in India. With Guaranteed bond,-Jide Circulation LISTS OPEN TO INSPECTION, PAT DOYLE, C.E., CALCUTTA. wAf THE DOG, THE MAN, AND THE MEAT. A friend of mine and I were walking together the oilier day; a dog dashed past
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      538 15 FAR FROM THE MA0DIN6 CROWD." Important to Missionaries, and other Foreign Residents. SEWELL CO., Passenger, IShipping, and Forwarding Agents. 97, QUEEN VICTORIA ST., LONDON, E. C. Meet passeugers at all Docks or Railway Stations in London, or through their A gents in all Ports, clear b*gg4ge and conduct to destination,
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      168 16 FOOD. Try it avd you will be satisfied. 1. B ELI LI )> bogs to inform the public that his Factory fur preparing* Crushed Foi d, at 34. Belilios Hoad, is now opened. Crushed Food $3.20 bag. cash. Indian Oats $340 Bran 8 .60 To be had at 10, Raffles
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      777 16 V OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL >o!d Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester: 3rosss Blackwell, Ltd., London and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. Singapore Agents, JOHN LITTLE <£ «)0. ROEDEBEB’S CELEBRATED CHAMPAGNE. i I x
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