The Straits Budget, 23 June 1896
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section135 1896-06-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Str a ts 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, the135 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 23RD JUNE.
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Article34 1896-06-23 1 6- -jotI' instant, at 27. Sophia Road. j; jf lMn»AY. of a daughter. I Dn the 1stli inst., at 44, Datu ml j> u; IVnang, the wife of Rev. I'yih.tt. ol r tlangliter.34 words
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Article334 1896-06-23 1 We>i. Alining. B**- r> >Inni«-i[»al. ‘rainl tin* Munieipalitn*-. B King- 1‘ur-o. nd.gnmi-. Quotation-. List. gi' 1 Ne>v>. Fail Down a Hold. B'dof Ants. B'-hpinrs.* Journalists. B r i raffle Duionier r-vimistif Jap. V* Hiusdiold. fo-turus. B 0.1. Robert son. brains. Biff. B'.igrnn N.-nin.-r, B; Bonn*. HKie Mark334 words
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Article482 1896-06-23 1 Singapore, 23rd June. 1890. PRODUCE. Gainbier, B. 3 7.20. do Cube No 1 11.40. do do No 2, 9.50. Copra Bali, ,r >*50. do Pontianak, 5.35. Pepper, Black, 10.30. Sago Flour, Sarawak, 2.05. do Brunei, 2.42£. Pearl Sago, 3.55. Coffee, Bali, ..sellers at 38.00. Coffee, Liberian. No.482 words
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Article559 1896-06-23 1 The report on the Sailors’ Home for 1895. shows a balance of SI,941 in favour of the Home. During the year, 740 officers and men made use of the Home against 534, the a vertigo for the preceding five years. Me ssrs. Katz Brothers’ new premises559 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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121 1896-06-23 1 London, 16th June. The Grand Cross of the German Order of the Red Eagle has been conferred upon Li Huitg-Ch^g. Li Huug-Chung. on presenting his credentials to the Emperor William, declared that the relations between Chinn and Germany were more conspicuously friendly than121 words
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Article48 1896-06-23 1 The examination of the prisoners in the Jameson ease at the Police Court hifei concluded. J)r. Jameson, Sir John Willoughby, the Hon. Henry Frederick White, the lion. Robert White, Colonel Grey, and Major Coventry were committed for trial. The rest of the prisoners were discharged.48 words
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Article53 1896-06-23 1 The delegates from the New England States, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland. Minnesota, New Jersey. Washington. Tennessee. Illinois, and W isconsin at th»‘ Republican National Convention at St. Louis, have resolved to maintain the gold standard, and oppose the free coinage of silver except bv an international agreement53 words
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Article17 1896-06-23 1 Prince Hohenlohe, the Chancellor ol the German Empire, has paid Marshal Yamagata, a prolonged visit.17 words
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Article49 1896-06-23 1 London, 17 th June. Li Hung-Chang has lunched with the Emperor and Empress of Germany at Potsdam. Prince Hohenlohe* the Chancellor of the Empire, Baron Marschall Von Bieberstein, the Minister for Foreign Allfairs, the members of the Chinese Legation, and other notables were present at the lunch.49 words
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Article45 1896-06-23 1 London, 18th June. Marshal Yamagata has* had an audience of the Emperor William at. Potsdam. Owing to ill-health, Marshal Yamagata has given up his intended visit to England, and homeward journey via Canada. Marshal Yamagata sails for Japan from Marseilles on Sunday next.45 words
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Article42 1896-06-23 1 Li Hung-Chang has visited the city of Frankfort on the Oder. The streets of the city were decorated in honour of Li Hung-Chang, who was warmly cheered. He also attended a parade of troops aim afterwards lunched with the officers.42 words
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Article21 1896-06-23 1 The steamer Drummond Castle has sunk off Ushant. Ot two hundred and forty-seven persons on board, only three were* saved.21 words
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Article122 1896-06-23 1 London 19th June. THE REPUBLICANS STAND FOR GOLD. The Republican National Convention at St. Louis has nominated Mr. Me Kinley as the party candidate for the Presidency. The Hon. William McKinley, is a typical American. Born in 1843, he joined the Federal Army and served through122 words
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Article27 1896-06-23 1 A DANGER OF IMMEDIATE WAR. Venezuelan troops have entered the territory in dispute between Britain and Venezuela, and have stopped the operations of Britisli surveyors there.27 words
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Article30 1896-06-23 1 Li Hfing-Chang denies that there is any secret treaty between Russia and China. But Li Hung-Chang admits that a Russian railway will be built, running through Manchuria.30 words
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Article36 1896-06-23 1 London, 20th June. RKPOKTED SANGUINARY ENCOUNTER BETWEEN BRITISH ANI) VENEZUELANS. Tlic Net'- York World a telegram from Caracas stating that a sanguinary conflict between the British and Venezuelans has taken place at Banina.36 words
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Article80 1896-06-23 1 Li Hung-Chang has had an interview with Baron Marschall Von Bieberstein, the German Minister for Foreign Affairs. In the interview, which lasted iwo hours, Li Hung-chang discussed fully the interests of Germany in China. It is stated that an agreement has been come to betnipen Germany and80 words
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Article83 1896-06-23 2 London, 22nd June. REBELLION IN M ASH ON ALA N1). MASSACRE OF WHITES. A rebellion lias broken out among the Mashonas in the South Africa Chartered Company’s territory. The rebellion is spreading, and the qatives arc massacring tin* whites in the outlying farms in the districts of83 words
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Article68 1896-06-23 2 DEMANDS FOR THE TRIAL OF RHODES. Mr. Leyds, tin* State Secretary of the Transvaal, has wired to Mr. Chamberlain, pressing him strongly to prosecute Cecil Rhodes, Alfred Beit and Harris. Mr. Leyds expresses great regret at the delay in making the inquiry into the alleged eomolieity of tlio68 words
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Article72 1896-06-23 2 BRITAIN TO GO. The M on roc Doctrine forms a plank or item in the platform of the Republican party in view of the Presidential election. 'The plat form very empliaf ic against permitting increase in territory at j iresent under European domination in America on any72 words
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Article39 1896-06-23 2 \K AMERICAN FICTION. The telegram published by the A eir York lF«*/7d. reporting an engagement between British and Venezuelans at Barima is untrue. MADAGASCAR. The French Chamber of Deputies has passed the Bill for the annexation of Madagascar.39 words
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Article68 1896-06-23 2 THE 1*. W O. AND TIIE NIPPON Yl SEN KAISHA. The Peninsular and Oriental Company has entertained Mr. Shoda, (a director of the Nippon Yuscn Kaisha, at present in England) at an important representative gathering of English and Japanese connected with the official mercantile, and shipping interest?*.68 words
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Article26 1896-06-23 2 FIG1ITIXG IN THE LEBANON. The Druses, a tribe at Mount Lebanon, have revolted and annihilated four companies of Turkish troops, besides capturing several guns.26 words
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Article21 1896-06-23 2 Li Hung-Chang lias been banquetted at Stettin from whence he proceeded to Kiel, where he had an official reception.21 words
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Article13 1896-06-23 2 A Midlands cricket team has beaten the Australian team by four wickets.13 words
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Obituary23 1896-06-23 1 I OKATllS. I tin* Nt June. Arthur \at. i iiig;q»ore. m. tn-Linh.nl tin* Adelphi Hotel. Kate, Kite and Ernest ShepB jj«*ur aifer birth.23 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article476 1896-06-23 2 (Straits Times, 16th June.) la Hung-Chang is just now an interesting, and possibly a very interested, individual. He is in the hands of the diplomats of Europe, and as lie proceeds from capital to capital he is assailed by demonstrations of good will such as lie could(Straits Times, 16th June.) - 476 words
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Article686 1896-06-23 2 (St wits t'i itiCity lfit unc.) Perhaps the most profitable gold mining, and usually the safest gold mining, is by working on low grade on*, with a large output of that ore. We have before us tin* annual report of the Langlaagte Estate and Gold Mining Company,(St wits t'i itiCity lfit .] unc.) - 686 words
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Article1175 1896-06-23 2 (Strait* Time*, ISth June.) Thekk were several matters of more than usual interest discussed at yesterdays meeting of the Municipal Cominissoners. Colonel Pennefatiler’s question a** to i he rebuilding of that portion of Kampong Buggis recently destroyed by tire opened up, from more than one point of view,(Strait* Time*, ISth June.) - 1,175 words
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834 1896-06-23 2 (Strait* limes, /u/;. r \r J'tltS 1 KHTKKDAY, tin* I i.. > VKHTKRDA V, the Dp*,:.** i hi earnest, to r.-vi*,. .‘"J the new Municipal Bill i ri portant and wWU-ly J aure there will be, as v rV()n 4 lre(|uentoccasions upon w’|,i..| 4 oft(Strait* limes, /u/;. r \r ’ J'tltS 1 KHTKKDAY, tin* I i.. > - 834 words
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Article198 1896-06-23 3 t splits Time*. Mlt June.) v |n th«* IAtcoinotieJ a I ii,w~p;iper. the King of I L i„iiiL r -bled for all he is v j},«* Dutch colonists. His E c li.i- t<> p:iv two hundred Jav tor hi** apartments in i ,|,iat (emit, and the outlayt splits Time*. Mlt June.) - 198 words
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Article301 1896-06-23 3 N I 111 l Jfllki-'.i the Chartered Company and-they broke the power of their enemy, who afterwards died. The development ot Maslionaland is proceeding rapidly. A railway is in course ot construction running from the coast to Salisbury, and as an agricultural and mining country it holds out•N I 111 l Jfllki-'.i - 301 words
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Article44 1896-06-23 3 Between noon yesterday and noon to-day, one case of cholera was reported and sent to hospital. J he newest addition to the fleet of the Ocean Steamship Company, the J’rconethev*. arrived from Liverpool yesterday on her first voyage to the East.44 words
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Article26 1896-06-23 3 A Bengali serang fell down the hold of tin* steamship Cerberus yesterday. He was removed to the hospital, where he died.26 words
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Article34 1896-06-23 3 The export of gold from Siam in 1895 rose to 853,877 from 811,268 in 1894. Last year, coffee figured for the first time among Siamese exports, the value being 8150.34 words
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Article56 1896-06-23 3 The S. C. C. Athletic Sports will he held on tin* 2nd and 4th of July next, and not tin* 1st and 4th as originally fixed. The 1st of July, it appears, will he a very busy day. and many intending competitors will be unable56 words
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Article46 1896-06-23 3 From Australian papers we learn that the divers have begun operations on the wreck of tin steamer Catlerthnii witli the deep-sea apparatus lately imported from England. They report the tank Containing the gold to be intact, hut tin* heavy weather is interfering with operations.46 words
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Article50 1896-06-23 3 It i> notified in the Hongkong (iovernnient Gazette that, by a special commission. Her Majesty directs that the senior military officer shall discharge all timet ions of the Governor in the event of the incapacity or death of the Governor, and of then* being no Lieutenant Governor appointed.50 words
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Article55 1896-06-23 3 The Siamese Department ot Mines has given formal notice ol the cancelling of certain mining leases, granted in 1893 to Mr. Charles Dunlop and Captain P. A. J. Weber, and, in 1894. t<» Mr. John Lawson. These Leases took effect in the provinces of Gerbi and Mining55 words
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Article59 1896-06-23 3 The Ludgate monthly for May, just come to hand, is replete with interesting tales and readable articles. It is well illustrated, and is very cheap at sixpence. The current number is chiefly notnrdc for an original short tale hv John H. Bacon, and a study in horrors b59 words
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242 1896-06-23 3 The following is the finding and order of a Naval Court held at Amoy on 1st day of June to investigate the circumstances attending the stranding of the British steamship Cheang Hock Kian, oi the .port of Penang, official number 16.840, when on242 words
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Article31 1896-06-23 3 Inspector Henry Sumner of the Pahang Police, who has been seventeen years out in the East without a trip home, is proceeding to England on a year’s half pay leave.31 words
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Article33 1896-06-23 3 The rice ex)H>rts from Bangkok 4>r 1894, when compared with 1*93, displayed a decrease of 4.767J *55 piculs, worth $9,052,996. Last year shows a further lall ot 425,660 piculs, worth $1,708,599.33 words
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Article88 1896-06-23 3 A somewhat unusual phenomenon was witnessed yesterday afternoon, at the Cricket Club. Front the base of the flag-staff* on the hotel side was seen to issue, about five o’clock, a vast cloud of flying ants. From every crevice in the wood they poured in millions, and88 words
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Article113 1896-06-23 3 In the new issue ofjhe “Pall Mall Magazine” is an interesting article entitled “The footprints of Fashion,” illustrated by facsimiles of old prints in the collection of Dr. Parr. The magazine also contains a gossiping article by E. C. Cork and Orrery entitled Early romances outlie113 words
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Article119 1896-06-23 3 Batavia papers to the 12th June report another important success of the Dutch troops in Aehoen. who have taken Lamkrak by storm. Lamkrak is a noted stronghold of the fanatical party there, and it was the order to attack this place tlpit finally led Tuku Umar to fall away119 words
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Article135 1896-06-23 3 A tiger story comes from Chautnhoon. At the end of May, Mr. 1). \V. David of Messrs. Abraham and Co., jewellers, left Bangkok with a friend, and went to to purchase rubies and sapfdiires, an expedition in which they were successful. One day they went into the135 words
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Article210 1896-06-23 3 In re-producing the best plays of the old dramatists in a portable form, yet in no ways Bowdlerised. Mr. Fisher Unwin does a public service. The best of these old plays are so exceedingly interesting as shewing the manners and customs of that time which were moderately210 words
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Article650 1896-06-23 3 OX A TOUR ROUND THE WORLD. Mr. I. Tokutomi, editor of the Nation's Friend., of Tokyo, Japan, and Mr. Y. Fakai, Assistant-editor, are at present in Singapore, on a voyage round the world. They have been here a few days, and will proceed on Thursday by the650 words
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Article157 1896-06-23 3 The decrease of cholera at Pekan, noted the other day. is said to have been only temporary, for the disease h;w$ again appeared in the native part oft he town, where, on the 11th, there were four deaths, anti on Friday last seven deaths. At date of157 words
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Article719 1896-06-23 3 DESCENT OF THE PASSENGERS. For the second time in its public career the big wheel at Earl’s Court stuck while loaded wjjh passe*ngcrs on the night of the 21st ult. Thousands of visitors were enjoying the exhibition when the cry was raised, the wheel719 words
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Article126 1896-06-23 3 Paris 5th June. Owing to the diplomatic skill of M. Gerard, China has authorised the coiii-truc-tion of several railways by French engineers before undertaking the junction of the Chinese* line with the French railway projected from Topquin to LongOhcox iith Jvns. Fifteen hundred Fahavelos have been attacked and126 words
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Article1100 1896-06-23 4 FOUND ON THE BEACH. The dead body of a pauper Chinaman was found on the beach near Clyde? Terrace this morning. Death was apparently due to natural causes. RETIREMENT. Inspector Strieft’, of tiie Tanjong Pagar Dock Police, who has been in the service of the Company for many1,100 words
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Article403 1896-06-23 4 A SI HSTANTIAI. IXCKEA>K IN 1*95. The Shipping Returns of Bangkok during tin* past year, show an increase of trade, compared with 181)4. In 1*94 imports amounted to 817.083.45(1; last year they had risen to 819,384,513, an increase of 82,301,057, or between 12 and 13 j**r403 words
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Article42 1896-06-23 4 The Bangkok Times mentions that there are at present an alarming number of counterfeit flat ticals in Bangkok, said to be very cleverly made. They are importations from China, and are made of copper with a thin coating of silver.42 words
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Article83 1896-06-23 4 During the month of May, the number of immigrants that arrived from China, according to shipping reports, totaled 19,273; 8,805 of that number arrived by steamers from Amoy direct; 6,583 from Hongkong, 2,411 from Swatow, and 1,474 from Hoiliow. As most of tlie steamers of the Scottish83 words
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Article273 1896-06-23 4 X. Daily Xeirs. FOREIGNER WOUNDED. Nanking <ird June. On Monday, the 1st June, a serious attack was made upon one of the German Army Instructors, named Krauss. Acting under instructions from his superior foreign officer, he had taken his men to the open place in rearX. (\ Daily Xeirs. - 273 words
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Article589 1896-06-23 4 Why is an Englishman unpopular on the Continent Y The answer was given by Lord Rosebery at Newton Abbot. “The Englishman”, he said “walks Eurojie as if it were his quarterdeck.” —Dailtj Sew*. While every month some ugly storm Our present skippers brave, We walk as on a589 words
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Article42 1896-06-23 4 H. M. 8. Undaunted arrived at Hongkong on the 6th instant, and was to go into dock there. The Hon. H. Trotter goes to Malacca on Saturday for audit business, and will be absent for six weeks or so.42 words
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Article25 1896-06-23 4 It has been decided by the promoters of the recent celebration of Jenners centenary in Tokyo to erect a statue of the great’physician there.25 words
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Article27 1896-06-23 4 The procureur-general of the Foreign Missions of Paris at Hongkong, Father Lemonnier, arrived from Hongkong yesterday morning by the Natal on a visit to Singapore.27 words
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Article33 1896-06-23 4 1 jATEST Pekin advices state that the Russian and French Ministers there are working to obtain from the Government for their nationals the exclusive concession to construct railways in China.33 words
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Article44 1896-06-23 4 There were **Ud cases of plague in Hongkong during Mav, against R16 the previous month. This makes the average eleven and a half a day, against ten in April, live in March, three in February, and one and one-half in January.44 words
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Article42 1896-06-23 4 The Singapore mortality returns for May give a total of 1,0S2 deaths. Chinese account for Malays 160, and Indians 57. Cholera is answerable for 04 deaths fever, 256; bronchitis, SS; and heri-beri, 76. The ratio per thousand stands nl 62.7*.42 words
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Article49 1896-06-23 4 Chevalier Keen de Hoogerwoekd, the Consul General for the Netherlands, at Bangkok, says the Siam Observer, will leave at an early (kite for Java and Europe. It is understood that tlie French Consulate will he charged with the protection of Dutch subjects at Bangkok.49 words
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Article54 1896-06-23 4 At a meeting of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, held on the 1st June, it was decided to again address the Senior Consul on the subject of river conservancy, pointing out that the recent On wo disaster shows the necessity for strict regulations for the navigation54 words
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Article55 1896-06-23 4 A committee of five Chinese headmen have been appointed by the French Legation a.*» a committee to consider the claims of all Chinese asking for protection at Bangkok. A list of about 200 Chinese who have entered their names at the. Consulate for registration have been55 words
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Article72 1896-06-23 4 At Bangkok on Hie lorii inskuii, the Aurora, one of the two sailing vessels locally owned, changed hands at the price of ticals, and she will carry the Siamese flag. Not many years ago, there were about forty of these vessels owned locally, hut the steamers have72 words
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Article69 1896-06-23 4 The Mixed Tribunal at Cairo has delivered its judgment in the ease instituted by the French bondholders against the Commission of the Caisse de la Dette. The tribunal holds that the advance from the reserve fund for the purposes of the Nile expedition was iUegal. It,69 words
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Article33 1896-06-23 4 Another Mahon„, Man I has just broken out i„ v The territorial forces *„*“><* the rebels, who surround, destroyed them m some ,1(1 the Imjierialists wenwith fire-arms than tbe n .|‘f33 words
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Article55 1896-06-23 4 H.M.8. Knitter is daily cv. I from Hongkong. H.M s 'l*',' 1 1 4 to the Cocos Ishnuk A a bunt the middle of nextI Grafton, with Roar-Ail, hoard, is exiiwtcd here al,„ m s ".l »mg ot next month, and «,|i, 'l H.M.S. Edgar, wliicii, it orders55 words
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Article66 1896-06-23 4 Me. Pettersox, r J in .Siam, died on the i; t i, \r. K i Bangkok Time* notes that b v >{"> 1 sons death the Siamese PiVpi' k J ment has lost the hist of it- K,,. inland jiostmasters. Tin v 1! 1 died within the66 words
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Article60 1896-06-23 4 .-CV< A gentleman, residing lira; h j I Louisa Estate, complains of th of telephone communication aT police stations beyond Kaiuhau; I as, in case of robberies juiii n,;! would take several hours i„ 1 municate with the Police j., either from Sirangoon, Bukit Ti J Kranjee,.-CV< - 60 words
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Article55 1896-06-23 4 Dysentery was very prifvahu* Bangkok by last advices. Ann*!. deaths from the disease wa> Mr. J. Duke, a native of was an export ru e-miller, andea-.i, ot Messrs. Markwalds rice-iniiis. i death was also announced of Mr. I Lemmon, who came out direct j. England as Traffic55 words
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Article71 1896-06-23 4 The abstract ot traffic eaminj:*i this railway for the month of Mav total receipts to the amount of >'>;■ as against $67,638 for tlieron»/**/nii I icriod of last yi *a r. Of the total, is from passengers and v. K Oj" ir«* carriage of goods, it ;s to71 words
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Article387 1896-06-23 4 There is a very sensible, vwy siastic article in the Nineteenth i by Dr. W. H. Fenton* entitled A)! cal View of Cycling for La«lie~. 1> Fenton sensible man that he b nises that, so far from being aatg*‘ rj to health, it has done more toiwjt"387 words
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Article939 1896-06-23 5 X .1»F.AI> PACI’EK. I |mm1v 4> f a Chinese pauper Tie* ,l T t foot of Fort Canning, r.* K -.1 ru \|>|’t"flNO A 1AJTTKRY. VI 1 X m■» sentenced to one jut piisoiiment yesterday, v tin* conduct of a wallThere were three previous *o« ...r-iiust the prisoner.939 words
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Article193 1896-06-23 5 A of automatic buoys is to be placed in Now York harbour as demonstration of an invention which permits the location of buoys in mid-ocean, as refuges for shipwrecked mariners. The United States Government has appropriated §250.000 for the New York harbour buoys. Several of them193 words
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Article267 1896-06-23 5 At Hongkong, the Gazette has notified a Dormant Commission passed under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet, appointing the Senior Military Officer for the time being in command of Her Majesty’s Regular Forces in the Colony of Hongkong to administer the Government in the event of the267 words
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Article1232 1896-06-23 5 NOTES FOR HOUSEKEEPERS IN SINGAPORE. (Ify a 1tfi.fiy Correspondent.) Motto for the week When you look at yourself look for faults. When you look at others, try to see something good.” THE SYCE. 1 am afraid that any attempts of mine to write of the stable‘and the duties1,232 words
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Article75 1896-06-23 5 The Stewards of the l longkong Jockey Club, who telegraphed congratulations to the Prince of Wales as soon as it was known that His Royal Highness had won the Derby with Persimition, received tin* following t»#‘gram from the Prince of Wales on the Oth instant: “Thanks.kind congratulations Albert75 words
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Article136 1896-06-23 5 In Chicago that city of hurrying men and restless women," savs the llrtfis/t \leiUcnl Journal, “there were, so a popular preacher said not long ago, no fewer than .‘to,000 persons who habitually took hypodermic injections of morphine to save t hentselves from the pains and terrors of136 words
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Article224 1896-06-23 5 ‘I i KLI> OF LIFK, HE ATTEMPTS SlKgOE. Tn k day before yesterday, a Japanese, who liad grown tired of this vale of tears. attempted to attain oblivion by means of a revolver. But his wellmeant endeavour to lessen the population proved, a ghastly failure, and he224 words
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Article1134 1896-06-23 5 By this time intelligent novel-readers have learnt to look forward to a new work bv Mr. Hilbert Parker with highly pleasurable anticipations, and in “The Seats of the Mighty” (Metheun), the latest volume from his jkmi, those anticipations run no manner of risk of disappointment. In the first1,134 words
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Article1924 1896-06-23 6 According to the iautoix there is a famous Parisian dentist renowned for his hrusqucric. His shortcomings in this respect. however, are almost redeemed by the exquisite manners of his butler, who, on showing a patient into the waiting-room, is in the habit of asking in the most tender1,924 words
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Article159 1896-06-23 6 It is hoped that the Japan-Formosa cable will be laid next month. 200,000 immigrants from China arrived in Singapore last year .--('ore. Tiif. Hon. K. Collyer returned, this morning, 1’mm Teluk Anson in the lly* Leoiig. 8tei*s have been taken fqr starting a Cycling Club at Penang.159 words
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Article19 1896-06-23 6 Between noon yesterday and noon to-day, two cases of cholera were reported. They were both sent to hospital.19 words
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Article31 1896-06-23 6 Mr. Takusari Tsuxaki, tlie inventor of a system of stenography, lias been placed upon the Japanese Civil List for a pension of 300 yen a year for life.31 words
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Article25 1896-06-23 6 The Japanese Minister for Agriculture and Commerce has decided to despatch Commissioners to Kurojic, America, India, and China for the inspection of trade.25 words
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Article26 1896-06-23 6 Lieut. Bellairs, of the British flagship Centurion lias been appointed to the temporary command of the Pigmy, whose commander, Lieut. Adair, shot himself recently.26 words
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Article31 1896-06-23 6 At the half-yearly meeting of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, adividendat the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, and an extraordinary dividend of 2 yen per share, were declared.31 words
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Article38 1896-06-23 6 ARMSTRONG, MITCHELL CO. Armstrong, Mitchell Co. have not. it is stated, been permitted to build large docks in Japan, but the two directors now in that country have.received an order to const met two ironclads and two cruisers.38 words
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Article35 1896-06-23 6 Many people residing in the neighbourhood, says a correspondent, are complaining of the filthy condition and the stench that arises from the drains near the cattle depots, between Belilios Hoad and Kandang Kerbau.35 words
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Article47 1896-06-23 6 Tigers are reported to have done a great deal of damage lately in Tampin. In April, there were two men in the hospital who had been injured by these brutes; one had his jaw and cheek laid open, and another lost his eye.47 words
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Article51 1896-06-23 6 Ox the 9th instant, at Shanghai, a dredger, the Aiuling. was caught by the tide and wind, and collided with the ram of H.M.S. Archer, and at once sank. Thirty-six men who were on board the A tiding at the time are now reported missing. The Archer is not51 words
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Article49 1896-06-23 6 The report of the Hongkong Electric Company for the year ending the 30th April Jast shows that the Company has reached a dividend-paying basis. Out of $30,110 available, $12,000 go towards a f> per cent, dividend, $10,000 meet depreciation, and over $8,000 are carried forward.49 words
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Article61 1896-06-23 6 The Boxing Kangaroo and his trainer, Professor Marguet, gave a performance in Singapore last night, and the performance was merged for tin* occasion iut > the programme of a smoking concert, to which several well-known local amateurs contributed, and also the Cecilia Band. Mr. George Dean, a61 words
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Article67 1896-06-23 6 The new jetty shed at Penang arouses complaint from difficult access, insufficient accommodation, and inadequate protection from the weather. The arrangements, too, are said to fall short in safeguards against robbery of goods stored. The new shed is connected with reclamation work, alleged to be highly67 words
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Article83 1896-06-23 6 Tiie Deli Courant of the 13th instant gives particulars of the operations against Lamkrak, t he noted Achinese stronghold. The troops took the enemy there by surprise, killed many of them, burned all the villages around, and drove the inhabitants into the mountains. The Dutch loss came to83 words
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Article109 1896-06-23 6 Li reply, says A. L. O. 8., to an Enquirer, who writes concerning the number of times infants should be fed, this table of rules, given bv Dr. Starr, lias been found invaluable Interval Avera S? Average Age. between amount Food. at feeding. hours. To I week.. 2109 words
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419 1896-06-23 6 It is with regret that sudden, and at *Nl tenons, death of Mr T hi! J Robertson, the new aecoi.n,*'" 1 Chartered Bank, whose *‘‘*1 announced the other ,1 1 tliat Mr. Koljertson dined ho l Mr. Lewis, of the p. andt) Fern Hill,419 words
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Article50 1896-06-23 6 Ax anti-foreign riot, directed German missionaries, is n*|KHie«iW Sung Yiang in North Chinaarose from a nunourof tin* inissioMnj] poisoning a child. The escaped with difficulty from the ng and one of them was savagely The matter lias been reported t< l fl l German Consul-General at idiangu* 150 words
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Article245 1896-06-23 6 The Mara irak Gazette coi i}'l the* persistency with which i parties at Singapore seek to people against Sarawak anJ 1,1 them to go to Samlakan <“ instead. That journal tine 1 for this prejudice J Ill-feeling does exist towanb Singapore we know well, ami since the245 words
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Article3806 1896-06-23 7 vFKA s..ah QI-ektion. 1 rut ft* 1 t )t t Municipal Commis- !ii*' ,nI, r i vest onlay afternoon. r present: Messrs. Gentle lilielford, Sohst, Mover, J ,,k Kim,Seah Liang Scab. o*‘;\ '‘‘‘j fVnie father. I FINANCE. ....l Statement presented to that the balance to Commission stands3,806 words
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Article56 1896-06-23 7 This first step towards securing unitary control over the milk Ripply and the laundry trade in Ceylon has heen taken by the Colombo Municipal Corporation. A notice has heen issued ordering all milk-sellers and dhobies to register their names and addresses, and tholocality of the places56 words
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Article86 1896-06-23 7 An Order 1»v the Kmali of Sarawak, dated the >iol i i May, U. recta that, inaii and after the Ist July next, the export duty on all primitive jungle produce in Sarawak, such as gutta percha, imha ruhlH»r, rattans, camphor, damar, illipi nuts,etc., also l>ee> wax86 words
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Article146 1896-06-23 7 into with the —lfaagkong Telegraph. mi: negotiations iihought t«» a M < < ESSl I'L ISSUE. *8/«. Jit A r/ ivjic. A TELEGRAM jll-t b <*11 1*< <-fi\ rj from Pekin eonwving the intelligence that the Cantonese* syndicate which has heen trying to get a concessioninto with the —lfaagkong Telegraph. - 146 words
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Article1071 1896-06-23 8 DRI NK AND INCAPABLE. Aji engineer named James Gourley, lodging in Hill Street, was fined 81 yesterday, or four.davs’ imprisonment, for being found drunk and incapable in South Bridge Road, the previous day. CRUELTY TO A BULLOCK. Ko Pong, Hokien, was arrested on Tuesday in New Bridge Road1,071 words
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Article93 1896-06-23 8 FRIDAY, 19 TH JUNE. Lady Mitchell’s reception yesterday was very largely attended, most of the Singapore guests at the Birthday Ball being present. The boxing Kangaroo boxed with his trainer in a pa jar. built on the lawn, and the Santa Cecilia Band played the while. His Excellency arrived after93 words
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Article31 1896-06-23 8 The Singapore mortality ivturns for May, give a total of 24<> deaths of w hich 179 wort* Chinese, and 42 Malays. Cholera accounted for nine deaths, and fever, seventy-two.31 words
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Article41 1896-06-23 8 The master of the s.s. Kaisotr. which arrived yesterday from Liver]tool, via Jeddah with 522 pilgrims on board, reports that eight eases of small pox and fourteen deaths occurred during the voyage. The Kaisow is now itf quarantine.41 words
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84 1896-06-23 8 TnERE was a fairly good house at the above theatre last night, when Ali Baba and the forty robbers” was performed, and was received with much applause. Just after the first act, “Peter Jackson” and his trainer gave an exhibition of their skill mi84 words
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Article141 1896-06-23 8 Papers containing medical opinion on the Lepers Bill and tin* amendments thereto proposed by the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng wore laid upon* the table at vesterdav s meeting of Legislative Council. Various alterations ol tlu* amendments are suggested by Dr. Simon P. C. M. <>., and141 words
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1132 1896-06-23 8 Papers laid before the Legislative Council yesterday throw light on the difficulty between the Governor and the Penang Municipality, as regards the leave taken by Mr. Hallifax, the Municipal Secretary there. In Marcdi last, Mr. J. Y. Kennedy, the President of the Penang Municipality, wrote1,132 words
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Article593 1896-06-23 8 S. C. C. V. R. A. A match between these two teams was played last night, on the Esplanade, before a large crowd of spectators. The ground was a triHe damp, owing to the heavy rain overnight and in the early morning, hut, nevertheless,in fairly good condition. The Club593 words
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Article642 1896-06-23 8 I 10 Hon,),mu, Advices from Kar^lo^”;'' 4 V the Corpus Christi pr.s-essi,,,., “"S a bomb was tlirowri into its H seven ami injuring fifty neon,!!"' 1 S The troops from Akashol! aft ing all night, attacked and the Dervishes at Ferkeh this enemy lost heavily, whilst t!„. Kgvptian642 words
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Article73 1896-06-23 8 The retort on the Sn'' 1 >!).">. shows a balance "I of tlie Home. Killing f oftieere and men made use' (in ,f against «M. tin- :iv :l 'f ,„i ding five years. f.ire" 11 1 this month, and vet t ;„ver» ,,r 1 that Sir W.73 words
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Article4517 1896-06-23 9 IIII KSl>AV,lWi.JrXE. present. VO K Sir (’ll ARLES •rlH Of* W. Plankett, k. a., il Troop*-i-t m. nliam. < Colonial v r Attorney-General. A tciicral. r,.,■ i olonial Treasurer. ’Aeting Colonial V -indiavv- j Ro.ai I\' Ug. ABSENT. .jR«‘d<lent Councillor r v.M rV'l-Kynnerdcy, Resident i ,,t' Malaeea. i4,517 words
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Article199 1896-06-23 10 The China Mail understands that the Admiralty have in contemplation further changes in the China*Sca Squadron. The Centurion (armoured battleship) will be re-commissioned as Admiral Sir A. Bullers flagship, and the im!a anted (armoured cruiser) and Knitter (gunboat) will also re-commissioned for another period of sen ice.199 words
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233 1896-06-23 10 The funeral of the late Mr. I). T. Robertson, Accountant of the Chartered Bank, who died so suddenly yesterday morning at the Raffles Hotel, took place in the afternoon with much evidence of public sympathy andregret. Thecortege arrived at the Cemetery233 words
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Article167 1896-06-23 10 Pool; dear Governor. So the Penang Municipal Commissioners are haling him before the ex-Mayor of Birmingham! Assizes will be held at Penang on J illy 14th. Mr. Sueefoud’s appointment to Council is duly confirmed by the Queen. 4 Mr. Trevexkx, Consul at Lahttan, is in Singapore, going167 words
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Article21 1896-06-23 10 His Excellency, through his A.D.C., has conveyed to the managers of the Boxing Kangaroo his appreciation of its performance.21 words
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Article31 1896-06-23 10 No further action in connection with the Mergui pearl fisheries will, it is said, bo taken until the report of an Australian specialist on the beds has been confirmed.31 words
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Article32 1896-06-23 10 For importing nine unstamped letters into the Colony, a Hokien, named Chu Chak, was arrested in Battery Road, on Thursday. He was fined $5O yesterday, or six weeks’ rigorous imprisonment.32 words
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Article50 1896-06-23 10 Last night twelve fan palms were stolen from the Botanical Gardens. This morning the detectives discovered half a dozen of them in the compound of a bungalow at Tanglin. They expect to effect the arrest of the delinquent to-day. Thefts of plants have not been unfrequent of late.50 words
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Article58 1896-06-23 10 A well-known opium smuggler, named Hee Hut Siew, was arrested at Johnston’s Pier on Thursday evening, for being in possession of illicit chandu dross, valued at $l5. He was fined, yesterday, $2OO or four months’ rigorous imprisonment. Ong Ah Seng, Hokien, on a similar charge to the above,58 words
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Article48 1896-06-23 10 A .bicycle accident, says a correspondent, took place about five o’clock last evening, just opposite the Dispensary in Battery Road. A carriage, containing Chinese, came into collisin with a bicycle, and smashed the latter up completely. The rider, Mr. Lermit, narrowly escaped from being run over.48 words
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Article52 1896-06-23 10 A com rounder at the Anglo-Chinese Dispensary, near the Central Station, was convicted yesterday, and fined s.">o or six weeks’ rigorous imprisonment, for having in his custody illicit morphia. Mr. J. P. Joaquim appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Opium Farmer, and Mr. Hoffmeister was for52 words
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Article73 1896-06-23 10 PASSENGERS BY THE SAPPHO.” By tin* Sappho, this afternoon, the Auditor-General and Mrs. Trotter go to Malacca, the Resident of Pahang goes to Klang, and the new legal adviser to the Native States goes to Kuala Lunipor. Mr. Trotter will be absent for six or seven weeks. Mr. Kershaw, of73 words
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Article76 1896-06-23 10 The trade mark ease, with respect to a certain chop of tea, which has been postponed week after week since the 2Brd of April, c;tme before the Court of two magistrates yesterday afternoon for further hearing. Messrs. Napier and Sisson appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bromhead76 words
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Article135 1896-06-23 10 There is no easier tyre to repair than the Dunlop if managed in the correct* way. On finding vour tyre has punctured. at once dismount and examine the outside of the cover, where in most eases tin* cause of the trouble will he found. Then, to135 words
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Article110 1896-06-23 10 i m-: lisi id application* for shares in this Company closes on Thursday next week. The capital is 8100,000, and the object to develope certain gold mining land in West Australia. The Directors*sire: Messrs. Cuthbertson, Adams. Witthoetft, MaeLaren, and Robinson, and it is believed that110 words
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Article127 1896-06-23 10 Last month, a very severe drought prevailed in the Deli planting districts, accompanied by intense heat, and hotscorching winds, which did much damage to the standing tobacco crops. At tin* end of the month, says the Deli Coo,’0,11'. rise crop* looked well on only a few estate-. a>127 words
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Article170 1896-06-23 10 (For the Far Fast) Per P. w O. s.s. Romeo from London, May 30: —Lieut. E. E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard, Mr. J. Fisher, Mr. Wittington, Snb-Lieiu. .1. B. Compton, Surgeon-Captain J. .1 Wai son. Per I\ «fc s. s. Australia from London, June 5: —Mr. W.170 words
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Article1145 1896-06-23 10 THE ACHEEN WAR. ENCOURAGEMENT TO PLANTING. THE KING OF SIAM. Translated from various newspapers.) The particulars, now to hand, of the successful military operations against Tuku Umar bring out* how heavy hasbeen t lie blow thus given to the Achinese. The o|>crations lasted lour days from the 23rd1,145 words
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Article193 1896-06-23 10 Extensions of leave with iia'f salary, have been granted to Mr. H. H. Hu«hon. Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court. Penang. for throe weeks from -Is September next: to Mr. L. A. M.John stou. Assistant Postmaster Grind. Penang. until the arrival of the str, mo du»* at I*ennher193 words
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Article185 1896-06-23 10 THE MEKOXO. CHOLERA. A PROPHET. The Coarrier of llaiphoiij •>* instant gives particulars of r l^' ,r transfer of Muong Sin on l bank of the Upper Mekong British to French possession, J 4 Anglo-French convention ol v ll last. M. \Mch>, the French Um.inn-'-' in l p|M*r185 words
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Article1102 1896-06-23 11 x TO LEAKS TO KIKE. r masculine friend having Any' with the bicycle, you ;1 |iied hv these two Iiecesj 'i. ,1 chided place and r fi r -t lesson. He should j p, i feetly steady w hilst ;(i ,j sr whether the Do- right position, ,p,1,102 words
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Article156 1896-06-23 11 The final tie for the (’hampioiiship of IVnang, between Messrs. D. A. M. Broun and L. Brown, was played on Saturday last, and resulted in the victory of tie* present (Tampion of the Straits, Mr. D. A. M. Brown. The play for tin* first 9 holes was,156 words
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Article267 1896-06-23 11 in spite of its infantile simplicity of jlot and construction, a genuine, unadulterate Turkish love-story, such as Hndjira,” by Adalet (Arnold), can lardly fail to find favour with the novelreading public. Commonplace as is the tenor of this unpretentious narrative, it throws much instructive light upon267 words
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Article867 1896-06-23 11 Life is worth living for thosewho have a worthy object for which to live, (iod is the Home—the grand goal of the soul. “In Him we live, and move, and have our being.” rhereare heathensenough at home/* some people are saying in their hearts, I” let867 words
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Article984 1896-06-23 11 There is hope —andanxiety—throughout the Civil Service. It extends from the higher down to the lowest grades. For, while the probable retirement of Messrs. Trotter and Isemonger wil allow openings for the long-delayec ambition of the cadets, the equally approaching retirement of Mr. Knight (Assistant Auditor) gives984 words
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Article269 1896-06-23 11 The Financial 7W, of g:trd May, devotes a leading article to examining and discussing the comparative accuracy or inaccuracy of Mr. J. A. Swettenham and Mr. August Huttenbach, in relation to the trade returns of the Straits. 1 here is a large crocodile in the reservoir at269 words
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Article32 1896-06-23 11 Since the Bandstand was put up on Hong him Green the other day, from fifteen to twenty Chine. may he i* i«<I sleeping upon it day after day.32 words
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Article35 1896-06-23 11 The Managers of the Russian Patriotic Fleet, according to the Xoroe I rem'ya, are about to order live new ocean steamers similar to the three added to their navy during last winter.35 words
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Article43 1896-06-23 11 Is it not possible, asks a correspondent, for the Municipality to set a few coolies to work and scrape the roads, which, in some parts oft he town, owing 7 1 o to the frequent ram, are in a filthy condition43 words
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Article34 1896-06-23 11 Mr. (> anslosek's Arentive was out at walking exercise yesterday, when lie go1 away from tin* syce, fell down, and injured himself badly. This will not improve his chances for the Autumn Roadsters’ Races.34 words
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Article63 1896-06-23 11 Dikkicu.ties have raisen with regard to Baron HirschV estate. More than one of the executors named by the testator have refused to act, and complications have also arisen from the manner in which the will is drawn. It is expected that the property in England, which will pay63 words
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Article47 1896-06-23 12 A Bill is tobebrought before the Legislative Council on Thursday, entitled: An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to the marriages of persons professing the Christian Religion. The Bill repeals the Indian Marriage Act of 1860 and the Marriage Registrars Ordinance of 1880.47 words
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Article41 1896-06-23 12 The Orders of the Day at next Thursday’s Council meeting include tie* first reading of the Christian Marriage Bill. The Liquors Ordinance Amendment Bill is down for third reading. The Bills on Municipalities, Telegraphs, and lepers are in Committee.41 words
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Article49 1896-06-23 12 The Jclchu monthly report for May notes that applications received for mining land and signs of opening l lu Triang and lYrtang districts point to a more promising activity in the mining there, which, through a combination of circumstances has been recently passing through a period of stagnation.49 words
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Article55 1896-06-23 12 Ir is remarkable, writes a correspondent, that, while so many Chinese and other nationalities figure in such numbers ill the 1 once miri.-. da\ ait 1*1 d,»\, for thefts and other offences, the Japanese are conspicuous hy their absence. This law-abiding race are seldom, if ever, seen as55 words
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Article66 1896-06-23 12 It is astonishing to note how many clerks and others tire to he seen hurrying along the Bukit Timah Road, in rikishas. on a Saturday afternoon, on their way to Joliore; there to spend tin* night and the best part of Sunday in the gambling houses. No66 words
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Article94 1896-06-23 12 With refeivnee u* (i. A D. O. 2 of the 6th M iv, and (I. A I). O. 2 of the 19th May, 1896, tin*, streets therein mentioned are placed in hounds to the troops from this date. Sunday, the 28tli inst., being the anniversary* of the Coronation94 words
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Article100 1896-06-23 12 The British North Borneo Post Office Report for 1895 shows a revenue ot 3*12.305 against an outlay of 87,2 s 1. The report snv< that the paucity ot postal complaints from tin* public during the year is perhaps an indication of the satisfactory manner in which100 words
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Article229 1896-06-23 12 s. k. <*. r. s. c. This match was played on Saturday afternoon. The Recreation Club batted first and scored 36. Fitiek being the only batsman who could do anything with tlie bowling of Maetaggart and Woodroffc,hoth of whose averages were exactly 4*5 runs per wicket. The S.C.C. had229 words
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Article117 1896-06-23 12 From the yearly report of the Directors of the Royal Dutch Oil Co., we learn that the dividend for 1895 has been fixed at 44 per cent, as against 8 per cent, for 1894. The Indian books show a nett profit of f. 1,313,055, after writing117 words
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195 1896-06-23 12 Now that the scaffolding has all been removed from the main portion ot Messrs. Katz Brothers’ new premises, and the concluding decorative touches put upon them, one is able to see what a handsome and commodious building the firm now possess. The new building, executed195 words
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Article214 1896-06-23 12 At Bangkok, on the 15th June, the trial of Henry A. Keun, late Manager of the Bangkok Hotel. 011 the charge of drugging and robbing Mr. 11. V. L. Nicolay. took place at the British Consular Court, before H. B. M s. (Imrtje tC Affairs (Mr.214 words
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Article273 1896-06-23 12 CONVICTION OF THE PRISONER. The ease against Kam Guan Sean, the ex-cashier of the Netherlands Trading Society at Penang, who was charged at the Assizes there with criminal breach of trust and embezzlement to the amount of 8148,000, has been concluded. The trial lasted nine days273 words
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Article167 1896-06-23 12 A meeting of the Provisional Committee of the newly-formed Central Planters* Association of the Federated States was held at Kuala Lumpor on the 8th inst. A set of rules, based largely on the rules of the Southern India Planters’ Association, were approved. The following resolution was afterwards proposed167 words
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Article218 1896-06-23 12 and iri free from mal;iri;i. I'erak I'ioaeer, 17 th J a iif*. The Bukit Mas Gold MiningCompany, whose property is in Batting Padang, is said to h<» in treaty with an English syndicate, through Mr. Baldwin of IVrak, now in England, for tin* purchase of the interest ofand iri free from mal;iri;i. I'erak I'ioaeer, 17 th J a iif*. - 218 words
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Article364 1896-06-23 12 Fruni thr J'tuies of (vj/10/t. Louth til. 1 ’2th Juili’. Mohamad A1 i. eldest son of the Shall, has been proclaimed Heir Appaivni. 1’11»* Emperor William has scut a telegram to the member*, of the Iu.-iitute of British Naval Architects, who were latelv visiting Hamburg and Berlin, in( Fruni thr ** J'tuies of (vj/10/t. ) - 364 words
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Article1710 1896-06-23 12 SURREY GLOUCESTERSHIRE. On Saturday, the 25rd ult., at Kennington Oval, Surrey followed up their previouslygained advantage, and defeated Gloucestershire by 10 wickets. At the close of play on Friday Gloucestershire, with eight wickets* in hand, wanted 62 to save the innings defeat. Unfortunately for the visitors, some1,710 words
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Article148 1896-06-23 12 Laris. II tkJ*** Tilt* French Chamber l ,a vot thousand francs towards th* f funeral ohseejuies of the late .Ini' Cholera is deereasing in EinB 1 \-Jtb An explosion has taken plaeeon man-of-war at Toulon in 1 j <jv killed and a large number J explosion is ascribed148 words
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Article1692 1896-06-23 13 (JOVKI! NOR'S HirltKTATK'N OK THK LAW. vVSTM' rKITN'ISJI. 1 1', a orrps/tOiafent.) T t„. p.nang Municipal N ,have resolved to petition v (l f State on 1 he subject of 1| V leave of absence, we ,,-aivd that the legal points 1 rlx* Governors decision will1,692 words
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628 1896-06-23 13 At a meeting of the Penang Municipality on the 10th instant, the President drew attention to the Governor's refusal to sanction the supplementary vote to provide for the extra expenses to he incurred while the Municipal Secretary was at home on leave. The President628 words
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Article62 1896-06-23 13 At Bangkok, on the 30th May, about fifty Cambodians who had been enrolled as French subjects met to start a secret society. A dispute arising, several of the convener's opponents assumed a threatening attitude, when the former drew a revolver and shot the chief of the opposition62 words
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Article889 1896-06-23 13 Messrs. Tan Kim Tian's new steamship, the Giang Seng, has recently arrived from England, and her owners celebrated her arrival, and thus the addition that has been made to their fleet, by giving a picnic yesterday. That picnic took the appropriate form of a889 words
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760 1896-06-23 13 In a letter to the Editor of the China Mail written from the Amoy Club under date May 31st, Mr. Christ, T. Gardner, H. B. M. Consul at Amoy, referring to a recent article that appeared in the Straits Times says Every year760 words
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Article121 1896-06-23 14 There were three eases of plague at Hongkong on the 9th inst. Two were from the eitv and one from Kowloon. The total for the year is now 1,050. It is interesting just now to note, says the Daily Pres*, that it was on the Bth121 words
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Article438 1896-06-23 14 Tin: very interesting competition tor a prize* presented by Mr. Geo. Maebain was completed on Saturday. The conditions. were, that ihe player was allowed to s* leet the best -eon* at eaeli hole out of four rounds, two of winch had to he played on Saturday. Tin*438 words
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Article689 1896-06-23 14 Minutes of Proceedings ok the Municipal Commissioners at an Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, the 3rd June, 1896. Present:— The President, Alex. Gentle, Esq.; The Inspector-General of Police, Col. Penncfather; G. T. Hare, Esq.; Th. Sohst, Esq.; Scab Liang Seali, Esq.; J. B. Joaquim, Esq.; TanJiak Kim, Esq.; Hon.689 words
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Article159 1896-06-23 14 TO THE EDITOR OK THE "STRAITS TIMES." Sir. The Pinany Gazette lias recently published an account of the opening of the new Roman Catholic Church at ljMih. In describing the ceremony, \otir contemporary used the word consc- ration instead **t 5/esy//»*/. According to the159 words
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87 1896-06-23 14 TO THE EDITOR OK THE STRAITS TIMES.” Dear Sir, Ro death of Mr. Robertson, I observe the following inaccuracies in your report 1st. 1 have long since passed the rank of Surgeon Lt.-Col., as will he seen on reference to Army List. 2nd. I gave no87 words
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628 1896-06-23 14 THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,- T have read with interest the report of the meeting of the Municipal Commission in your issm of yesterday. 1 am sure it is not the desire of the Fire Insurance Associat ion of Singapore to628 words
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Article554 1896-06-23 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” 1 *oe in your issue of June Ith afitu written to the Times of Ceylon by Mr. \V. Forsythe, in which he refers to me as a witness to certain instructions be had given to Mr. T. H. Hill in554 words
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Article444 1896-06-23 14 ARRIVALS. Bor s. s. Generaal Pel from Batavia:— Messrs. Smissaert, and V. Brakel. Ber s. s. Juno from Tcluk Anson via ports: —Mr. Ware. Ber s, s. Uoryon from Bangkok: Mr. Sovaroto. Ber M. M. s. s. Xatal from Shanghai Mr. K. St. Vraz. F’rom Yokohama.-*—Mrs. Warrack, and444 words
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Article155 1896-06-23 14 Under this heading the followingabbrevit ions are used: —str. —steamer; sh. —ship Ih|. —barque Brit. —British U. S. United States; Fr. —French Ger.—German; Dut. Dutch Joh. —Johore etc., G.c., —General cargo d.p.—deck passengers U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Bagar Wharf T. B. D. —Tanjong Bagar Dock B. W.155 words
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Article1128 1896-06-23 14 Arrivals Since Noon ok Saturday. A mhernt. Brit. str. 10* tons, Capt. .Shimmen, 21st .1 unc. From Klang, lifth Juno. G. c., ami 70 <1. p. Wee Bin ami To. For Klang, 23rd. —Rds. liatarier, Brit. str. 216 tons, Capt. Borers, 21st Juno. From Palemhang, 20th Juno. G.c.,1,128 words
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Article324 1896-06-23 15 i iiil H 12; Mau-tield. lulv L' l»oiist«*ad. 15 G. W Oi»d. H jii; Iti-lm Meyer. .lime 21*; Haiiteiiberg. j > 1( I*. Simons. 2. I‘. A .L. Jnn*‘6o; M. M. .Mine P»oii>tead. H Mil nsfield. June M. M. .|h• .1 ud* 2" G. Wo«nl. I)aemle)s. ;:i. .1324 words
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Article146 1896-06-23 15 SUNDA STRAITS Oll_ ARRIV T ED FOR ORDERS. Dvtp I ivn Date i From Destin- Re^ Rip I Name, (.ommaxder. of Where atHjx marks. Kl 1 Sailing. n bh!'«'» H BU i r dC T X Hu,,ert J, ,c 10 Batavia AmatenUnT I eteraen May 15 Albany- w. a.146 words
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Article989 1896-06-23 15 a Flag < Vessel’s Name. Tons. 1 Cait.ue From Sailed. Consignees. K,c •i <«. B. Repel to Ital bp. 1266 Schiaffino So lira bay a May G. Wood and Co. b> jJuno Brit. str. 486 Morris X. Anson June IBS. S’shipCoy. Ltd. I-) Orient 'Aus. str. 14iH> Valentin Batoum989 words
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Article600 1896-06-23 15 17 Palamcotta Brit. str. Brown Penang, Rangoon Calcutta 17 Ormidalc str. Butler Bombay 1 1 Prometheus str. Day H’kong, Shanghai and Japan 17 lelamon str. I Punly London 17 j Agapanthus i str. j Todd London 18 Isabella str. j Hudson Muar 18 Chow Phya str. Jullicoe Malacca and600 words
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Advertisement459 1896-06-23 15 PURE BLOOD Is the source of good health. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Makes Pure Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, Sharpens the Appetite, Removes that Tired Feeling, and Makes Life Worth Living. S uf f erers from indigestion, general debility, skin diseases, or any other ailment arising from impure blood, should take AYER’S SARSAPARILLA459 words
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Advertisement861 1896-06-23 16 KATZ BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, WATCHMAKERS, TAILORS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. J M P O R T E R S O F EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GENTS’ WEARING APPAREL WIXKS AND SPIRITS. FURNITURE. BEDS, AND BEDDING. CYCLES, CPTLEKY. A\0 KLK('THO-PLATEO WAKE. TRAVELLING TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX. SEWING MACHINES, HOSIERY. GENTS’ SHOES AND HOOTS GUNS,861 words
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Advertisement1281 1896-06-23 16 LEA ft PERRINS OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NO'/t PFHHJEO !N BLUE IRK DIAGONALLY ACROSS TH[ OUTSIDE WRApp ER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. W SAUCE Singapore Agents, JOHN LITTLE A Co.1,281 words
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