The Straits Budget, 19 January 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section138 1897-01-19 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE VvEEKLY 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, and138 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 19TH JANUARY.
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Article38 1897-01-19 1 os the 1-th instant, at the Raffles Mu-ciim, the wifi* of Dr. R. Haxitsch, of a 'Oil, On the Sth inst., at Aaron Villa, Fpper Wilkie Road, the wife of (’apt. J. K. Geary, lit a -on.38 words
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Article36 1897-01-19 1 os the pith instant.at St.Joseph'-Chnrch. I- ngapore. by the Rev. ,1. .1. Baptist a. Vicar l.enrral, Arthur Acton Fyfe, Commander i.f M? tin so, to Alice Jane, the youngest lighter of Mr. T. U. Hendriks.36 words
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Article344 1897-01-19 1 lo.M'iN*. Article.-, j The Strike. I «’uba. I Major McCuiiuni. I Our Famine Fund. I The S. V. A. Rinderpest. I The Benin Expedition. I Reported Plague in Singapore. ■jOCAL. Market (Quotations. "'lipping New-. I Police News. I Pa—enger List. A Fatal (Quarrel. Rig Robbery from a344 words
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Article509 1897-01-19 1 Singapore, 19th Jam ary. 1897. PRODUCE. Gam bier (>.3( i. do Cube No 1 9.:u>. u do do No 2, 7.50. Copra Bali, o.;r». do Pontianuk .■>.os. Pepper, Black, 11. 50. Sago Flour Sarawak 2.?<5. do Brunei, 2.22. Pearl Sago 3.30. Coffee. Bali, 33.50. Coffee Palembang 35.00.509 words
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Article411 1897-01-19 1 The mail for Europe. thi> week, leave a by the P. A' O s.s. Ganges. Tin* P. iV O. s.s. Haven no with the mail from Europe of the 25th December arrived or. Saturday. The mail for Europe nexi week, leaves by the M. M. s.s.411 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article36 1897-01-19 1 lxnidon, 1 2th January. Tenders will be invited on the 19th instant for India Bills to the amount of one million sterling. The Bills are to be payable, in three, six, or twelve months.36 words
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Article14 1897-01-19 1 The Cuban insurgents are demoralised from the exhaustion of their supplies of amnifnition.14 words
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Article21 1897-01-19 1 APPOINTMENT TO A GOVERNORSHIP. London 13/// January.. Major McCallum, Colonial Engineer, Straits Settlements, has been appointed (iovernor of Lagos.21 words
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Article59 1897-01-19 1 Reuter’s agency has been informed that the natives of Bonnv on the Guinea coast have massacred a British expedition to the city of Benin. Amongst those who perished were: CoiimiI (leneral Phillips, Major (‘rawford. Captain the Commandant oft lie Niger Protectorate troops at Mahng. Surgeon Elliott. two consular59 words
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Article17 1897-01-19 1 li is announce 1 that M. Muravieff, suceee 1- Prince LobanotV as Russian Foreign Minister.17 words
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Article13 1897-01-19 1 The arbitration treaty between Britain and the United States has been signed.13 words
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Article61 1897-01-19 1 EXTENT OF THE CALAMITY. London. 14/// January. Lord George Hamilton, the Secretary of State for India, has sent to the Lord Mayor of London a powerfully drawn up statement regarding the Famine in 1 ndia. Tile statement shows the Famine to 1m* of immense extent.and estimates its61 words
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Article19 1897-01-19 1 London, 1 .*>/// January Mr. McKinley has appointed Senator Sherman to be Secretary of State in his Cabinet.19 words
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Article13 1897-01-19 1 The Government of France lias prohibited exports (imports capable of conveying plague.13 words
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Article78 1897-01-19 1 London 16/// January. Colonel Lewis Coker has been appointed to command the Artillery in the Straits Settlements. Colonel Coker hoars the rank of Major in tin- A run Iasi for December. Major Coker is a well-known cricketer and a man of considerable means. It is thought probable78 words
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Article56 1897-01-19 1 A telegram, dated Brass River 14th instant, states that Captain Boisragon and restrict Commissioner Locke escaped from the massacre of the Benin Expedition at Bonny. They were wounded, and wandered about in the bush for six days. Both are doing well. There are no hopes of any56 words
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Article48 1897-01-19 1 The Dolly Neon says that a fresh expedition to Benin will be despatched, consisting of 500 men from the war vessels on the Station and 300 Houssas. Bruce Hamilton commands the expedition. No advance will be made for a month, pending the arrival of officers.48 words
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Article43 1897-01-19 1 DESPATCH OF I!ElXFORCEMENT8. London 18//* January. The cruisers Theseus and Forte, now at Malta, have been ordered to proceed forthwith to the west coast of Africa. The statements of the Daily News as regards the expedition to Benin are con firmed.43 words
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Article16 1897-01-19 1 A force of Volunteers lias attacked and defeated tlie Beehuana rebels, killing forty of them.16 words
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Article38 1897-01-19 1 POLITICAL MISSION TO BERLIN. C ount (ioluchowski, the Austro-II ungarian Foreign Minister, is at Berlin on a visit. He has been received there with marked honour, and his visit has undoubtedly a special political object.38 words
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Article16 1897-01-19 1 M. Doumer, the newly appointed Governor-General of French IndoCliina, has started for that country.16 words
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Article747 1897-01-19 1 (Straits Times, Vlth January.) The strike is over. The disaffected owners of jinrikislias in the Kainpong Glam district have re-coninienced the traffic upon their own initiative, s<> tiiat to-day the streets throughout tin* city present their normal aspect. When the traffic was generally resumed on the south side(Straits Times, Vlth January.) - 747 words
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Obituary32 1897-01-19 1 DEATH. \i No. R. (Queen Street, on the lihli i ;i lit. Helen (’oi.leikje, widow of WiiK|\>i i’olleuge. aged 57 year-. The tuncfcj takes place at tin* Cemetery at ”> p. in., ■••day.32 words
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Article200 1897-01-19 2 Strait}; Times, 1 '2th January.) The situation in Cuba lias changed suddenly, and the rebels are now said to be in extremis from exhaustion of their ammunition. Hardly a fortnight ago, news came that General Weyler, the Spanish Commander, had met with such ill success in his campaign against(Strait}; Times, 1 '2th January.) - 200 words
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Article480 1897-01-19 2 (Straits Times 13 th January. Major McCallum has obtained the promotion for which his soul has yearned. No longer Colonial Engineer, nor even relegated to a Resident Councillorship, he has 1 1 obtained the position of Governor in i one of the most unhealthy places in the world.(Straits Times, 13th January. - 480 words
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Article614 1897-01-19 2 (Straits Times, \[th January.) To-day, on behalf of the millions of our fellow subjects in India, who have the wolf of hunger at their throat, we make an appeal to all those in Malaya of liberal instinct and of sympathetic and kindly heart. Famine lias come upon(Straits Times, \[th January.) - 614 words
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Article232 1897-01-19 2 (Straits Tim?*, \4t/i January) fhe question as to who is to be the successor to Major McCallum as Commander oi the Singapore Volunteer Artillery is one that has arisen in consequence of the Major’s promotion to the Governorship of Lagos. It will, of course, he difficult to(Straits Tim?*, \4t/i January) - 232 words
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Article279 1897-01-19 2 (Straits Times 14//i January.) It is satisfactory to learn, this morning, that the rinderpest has been finally stamped out in the Settlement of Singapore. A few weeks ago, a herd of cattle were landed from Bangkok this port, and it was shortly afterwards discovered that there was a(Straits Times, 14//i January.) - 279 words
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Article318 1897-01-19 2 (Straits Times 16/// January.) The Benin river, which forms the eastern boundary of the- Colony of Lagos, is the new scene of trouble in West Africa. From the Benin river, the Niger Protectorate begins and extends over a vast stretch of country beyond the latter river. The(Straits Times, 16/// January.) - 318 words
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Article568 1897-01-19 2 (Straits Times 18/A January.) We have refrained purposely and, as we think, prudently from hitherto giving publicity to rumours that have been current for a fortnight past alleging the existence of plague in Singapore. So general, however, has the impression become that the authorities and the(Straits Times, 18/A January.) - 568 words
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Article36 1897-01-19 2 The Governor arrived at Taiping on the bfth instant. H. E. was received on alighting by some of the officials and principal European residents, and a guard of honour of the Malay State* Guides.36 words
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Article147 1897-01-19 2 CELEBRATIONS IN HONOLR. It is a long cry to 1846, and yet when Sir James Brooke, the first Governor. took over the Island of Labuan as a British Colony, Queen Victoria had been I nearly a decade on the throne of Great Britain. On the 24th December,147 words
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Article170 1897-01-19 2 The Governor-General of the Philip pines telegraphed to the Spanish Con sul at Hongkong on the 9th instant that the rebels in Bataan have been routed. The troops took an entrenched village and killed 61. After a hard tight the insurgents, under the conunand of Llanera, were also170 words
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Article125 1897-01-19 3 imblish to-day an article entitled -l.nrrUms of Penan,-" by Mr. kVerton Eastwick, who is tin wife of the Editor of the Gazette. Mrs. Warwick, it should be added, is a regular mrihutor to the Strand Magazine and several of her stories have been repubfished in hook f°125 words
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Article44 1897-01-19 3 lur I* vV O Company is sending p.Miiial coal to Aden as well as to Colombo and Bombay, and Messrs. Andre" Yule A’ C are about to ship a ~a llr o «.t between 5.U00 to U.OOO tons tor the first-named port.44 words
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Article47 1897-01-19 3 Thf Spanish troopship Is la tie l.nzon arrived here this morning en •route to Manila from Spain, carrying 1,761 troops, The troopships Monte 1 i/leo and Antoiiio i,, r have just left Singapore, each with ovei a thousand troops on board for Manila47 words
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Article54 1897-01-19 3 The District Magistrate of Batang Padang notes that the French Tin Mining Company are beginning to open in that neigldmurhood. and that, if they are successful with it as they have been at Tcmoli, it will he some time before the output of tin in the district54 words
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Article45 1897-01-19 3 Mk. Polglask, Secretary of the Municipal Com mission, leaves tor Calcutta to-morrow on a vacation extending ovei about two months. During his absence his duties will he undertaken by the Financial Assistant, Mr. Bciijafield. Mrs. Polglase goes to Europe on Mr. Polglase’s return.45 words
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Article58 1897-01-19 3 Tm: I Governor, so it is reported at Benang. will not he able to attend the Race- there, this week, owing to the family bereavement-. H. E. will probably pay a visit to Perak this week, ami is said to have arranged to accompany IB M.’s Consul on58 words
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Article64 1897-01-19 3 Ir i' satisfactory to learn that rknleri*v>T. which, a month ago, promised t>o be very serious here, has, owing to the stringent preventive measures adopted, been stamped out of the island. Matters liavi* so improved at Bangkok that it is exported the prohibition now laid on the importation of64 words
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Article66 1897-01-19 3 Yesterday, two Chinamen, living at Tanjong Pagar Road, were fighting •a the thoroughfare outside their house. One of the men, named Tan Hin, was struck on the side, and was so severely injured internally that he died on his way to the hospital. The other man was66 words
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Article64 1897-01-19 3 The Punjom mining report for November states that milling was carried on during twenty-six days, crudiing 1,180 tons, yielding of melted gold ounces. The calcining works ran twenty-seven days, treating of concentrates 4o tons, yielding of melted "old 77 ounces. The cyanide works ran twenty-six days, treating of tailings64 words
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Article82 1897-01-19 3 1 here was a big robbery from the filing ship Icy in the early hours of this morning. The captain slept Coring the night on deck, and, on going bis cabin this morning, he discovere<] that it had been ransacked, i ot six hundred and82 words
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Article63 1897-01-19 3 SHORT WORK WITH PRISONERS. The jails at Manila have become overcrowded with prisoners, and the continual executions of rebels under sentence by courts martial tend to demoralize the public. These courts, besides, find difficulty in disposing of so many eases. To remedy this, the Governor-General has directed63 words
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Article76 1897-01-19 3 SHIPMENTS TO SINGAPORE. A Toxqrix journal calls attention to the steady increase in tlu* output of coal at the* lloiigny Mines. Tlu* sales of the coal have increased correspondingly. The Company working the mines has established a depot at Saigon, where the first cargo was sold before it76 words
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Article79 1897-01-19 3 LADIES* Ol’MN HANDICAP. Sixteen ladies, including the four Singapore visitors, competed at Penang, on the 7,th Jan., for the two prizes presented by the ('luh. A very close and exciting match resulted in a tie for first place between Mrs. Merewether. Singapore, s and Mrs. Adamson, Benang,79 words
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Article83 1897-01-19 3 The four victorious golfers, Mesdames (Grigor Taylor, Bromhead Matthews, Merewether and O’Sullivan. leave Penang by a British India steamer on Friday and are expec ted to arrive in Singapore on Saturday morning. Various arrangements for their reception are under consideration. It is suggested that they should be conveyed83 words
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Article97 1897-01-19 3 Yesterday evening. Hi- Grace the Archbishop of Thebes. Monseigneur Zaleski, was the special guest of the Rev. Father Baptista and the clergy of the Portuguese Mission, at a dinner given in his honour. The Right lb v. Doctors Fee and Bourdon. Canon Delouette and Fat hersCitftvreur. Yignol,97 words
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Article157 1897-01-19 3 Thk mail steamer liii/ccmia left Colombo at 2 p. in, on Monday, and i> due here on Saturday afternoon or daylight on Sunday. The following is her passenger list from London for the Far East: Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mr. Chamberlain, Misses Chamberlain (2), Mr. and Mrs.157 words
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Article169 1897-01-19 3 It is reported that in the new treaty between Japan and Germany the provision relating to the ports of commerce is clearly stated, more distinctly than in the British treaty. According to the stipulations of the new treaties, the six ports: Hakata, Kuchinotzu, Karatsu, Tsuruga, Sakai,and Hamada,169 words
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95 1897-01-19 3 It is understood at Penang that the Resident Councillor of that Settlement will proceed to Kurope by the mail to leave Penang on the 4th February, and that Mr. Kynnersley takes over the acting appointment until the Secretary of State determines upon Mr. Skinners successor. In95 words
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Article112 1897-01-19 3 ONE TAEL PIECES. Repoijt at Shanghai has it that Slicng H-uian Huai, Director of the (Great Western Railway, lias secured Imperial authorisation for his new Imperial Bank to coin one-tael pieces. This is viewed generally as a disadvantage, owing to the dollar being the recognised coin of the112 words
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Article180 1897-01-19 3 I'mi l: I'tonerr. As the tin-mining industry is decreasing in Burnt, so coffee is expanding. A large area of land has been taken up by Chinese for planting this herrv in Assam Kumbang, and one towkay proposes to immediately plant thirty acres and get another seventy cleared. Mr.I'mi l: I'tonerr. - 180 words
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Article373 1897-01-19 3 Thk strike is at an end. Many of the owners in the Kampong (Ham district sent out their ’rikishas last night, and this morning all the rikishas arc out. The general recommencement wa> not directly brought about by the aut liorities, hut there is no doubt that it373 words
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Article1920 1897-01-19 3 MRS. EGERTON EASTWICK. ] - [by MRS. EGERTON EASTWICK.] A land of contrasts; of sunshine and deep shadows and grey mists; of sombre tones and flaming colour. It was about half-past nine in the morning when I landed for the first time upon the shores of Penang. As we drew near, I1,920 words
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Article1221 1897-01-19 4 IN GUATEMALA. Most of the coffee plantations in Guatemala lie on the Pacific slope of the mountain region, 40 to 100 miles from the coast, at elevations of from 4,000 to 5,000 feet. There is very little railroad communication, and transport is mostly conducted by highly primitive means.1,221 words
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Article36 1897-01-19 4 A Chinaman at Kuala Lumpur lias been fined five dollars for tendering illegal copper coin as change. This is in accordance with law there, hut the Governor has been petitioned in the man’s favour.36 words
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Article225 1897-01-19 4 MARRIAGE just before execution. Dr. Rizal, one of the alleged leaders of the Philippine rebellion, was married to a Hongkong lady, an hour and-a-half before lie was publicly shot at Manila. Miss Josepliina Bracken, the lady in question, is the daughter of a British soldier and was horn225 words
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Article1280 1897-01-19 4 IV.—THE PINEAPPLE. (By our Commissioner.) 1 will tell, in this article, something of the culture and preparation for the market of the succulent pineapple. Though prominent among those industries peculiarly local in their character, indigenous to the soil and climate, the magnitude of this industry is little understood.1,280 words
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Article112 1897-01-19 4 It appears that the four victorious golfers —Mesdames Grigor Taylor, Bromhead Matthews, Merewether, and O'Sullivan —cannot arrive till Sunday morning and it is possible that the date may he Monday. It is suggested, by enthusiastic golfers who are also cyclists, that the four-in-hand, that is to take the112 words
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Article217 1897-01-19 4 Mr. John William Gow, chief engineer of the Colonial steamer SeaMle died at the General Hospital yesterday afternoon from an affection of the brain. Mr. Gow was taken to the hospital suffering from brain fever early in December last, and was discharged about three weeks ago.217 words
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Article27 1897-01-19 4 The Bishop of Singapore and Sarawak is expected in Perak some time in January, when it is expected that Tie will consecrate the cemetery at Kuala Kangsar.27 words
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Article119 1897-01-19 4 Rumour speaks of the intention of u Sultan of Perak to buy a house Singapore. H. M. S. Rainbow left for Penang t}, morning, but the ship remains outsit during to-day for torpedo practice. A private telegram has been receive that Mr. Wee Thiam Tew has his119 words
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Article80 1897-01-19 4 There was an alarm of fire sliorih after one o’clock, this morning, at Ml Ribeiro’s premises, in Battery Hoad It, appeal's that, yesterday, Mr. Ribein, &et the to a box in order to gel riu o, some white ants in the wood. Tim* was some sawdust80 words
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573 1897-01-19 4 A CONVICTION QUASHED. This morning, in the Supreme Court! Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox delivers] judgment in the appeal caseconcerninj John Little tfc Co., Ltd., r. Wee Boot! Tye and Pakir Mahomed. This wag an appeal from a decision of M:| Blagden, a Police Magistrate, iJ whom573 words
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Article170 1897-01-19 5 first day. ILj telegram to the Straits Times.") Thf Penang Races commenced yesrdav in verv wot and disappointing 'vi-i,tl»«T- Tliori 1 w.'.v no first lass ra. os )f to son ,e informality being dmrovr'n.l iii tl'<- entry of Kr.-H^jh. Retails: 1 UK MAIDEN I’LA’iE. Mr .1. M.-infs Sir170 words
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Article602 1897-01-19 5 The ninth ordinary general meeting ,4 the shareholders was held on 17th ult. at Winchester-house, Mr. Edmund A. Pont ilex presiding. In moving the adoption of the report, the chairman said: For tin* first time in the history of the company they had earned an amount of profit602 words
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Article716 1897-01-19 5 The fourth ordinary annual general meeting of the New Central Borneo Company, (Limited), was held on the 16th ultimo, at Winchester House, under the Presidency of the Right Hon. Evelyn Ashley. 'Flu* Chairman said that although the Board were not able to declare a dividend716 words
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Article129 1897-01-19 5 The re-arrest of Koh Cliye, the alleged ringleader of the recent strike, by a warrant from the Deputy-Governor yesterday, was made under the Ordinance relating to the deportation of aliens passed in 1884. Under this Ordinance when the order for banishment issues the person concerned is arrested and detained,129 words
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Article1619 1897-01-19 5 THE CHINA STATION. In February, a number of crews will be required for the n*eommissioning of several of the ships on the China Station,, the Centurion, flagship, Firebrand, 1'<>rpoire, Fattier, Spartan, and Sirift, all having been three years in commission next spring. SHI ROBERT MEADE.1,619 words
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Article942 1897-01-19 5 The twenty-eighth half-yearly meeting of the British North Borneo Company was held on loth ult., at Cannonstreet Hotel, Mr. R. Biddulph Martin, M. P., the chairman, presiding. The Chairman, after explaining that there was no actual business to be brought before the meeting, said that when942 words
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Article2713 1897-01-19 6 Yrf/m the Times of CeyUot.) London, .41-t December. Two of the prisoners on trial for the murder of M. Stamhouloff have been sentenced to three year-, and a third has been acquitted. Madame Stamhouloff, who appeared in the Court, made a short and impassioned speech, in which she( Yrf/m the “ Times of CeyUot.) - 2,713 words
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Article59 1897-01-19 6 Yesterday, a mandore employed on a plantation in Alexandra Road was going on his rounds when he discovered the dead body of an old Chinaman, about sixty years of age, hanging from a tree. It was obviously a case of suicide, and a disease noticed on one of59 words
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Article71 1897-01-19 6 The Perak Sugar Cultivation Company held its annual meeting at Shanghai on the tfOth December, under the presidency of Mr. I). Little. The chairman said that the Company had fallen into difficulties owing to the short yield of sugar, and a change of managers. The directors had anticipated71 words
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Article126 1897-01-19 6 Mr. ernon, in his Hongkong share report'dated 6th instant, notes that Punjoms in the early part of the week were negotiated at $12.] and $12, but dropped to $11], and then, on receipt of result of crushing, to $10.75. The result of the December clean up, which came to126 words
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Article103 1897-01-19 6 Demarcation shortcomings in Selangor are pointed out in the Malay Mail of the 12th January, arising from nativedeinarcators having been found mostly incompetent to measure and mark out native holdings. These holdings are increasing in number from the steady inflow of ♦1»Sq* f nd i? vanes V103 words
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Article291 1897-01-19 6 THK Deputyrftovcrnor, yesterdaTr^ boat°S ,8,t t0theP(>rt W L The Governor was expected to arriv at Taiping yesterday. The Resides General meets him there. Mr. Di han, the Deputy Comm sioner ot Police, Perak, is reported i have resigned his appointment. Hiee a Malay hadji was asleep Jalan291 words
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Article37 1897-01-19 6 1 his afternoon, Messrs. Powell uii i Co. sold Claremont, the propert-j ot the Hon. H. Trotter for §7,850, thJ purchaser being Mr. Rahaman. Clay more" was bought by Mr. SI looker f’ §4,200.37 words
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Article37 1897-01-19 6 Ihe date of closing the entries ft I the Kiuta Gymkhana meeting has K*ei| postponed to the 20th instant. Tiitl griflins brought from Australia for thrl meeting are said to have given almwj universal satisfaction.37 words
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Article39 1897-01-19 6 Commander McAlpine, at present acting captain of H. M. S. Narcissus, habeen promoted to the rank of Captain Intelligence has> also been received'• the promotion of Lieut. Sir R. K. Arhuth not to the rank of Commander.39 words
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Article48 1897-01-19 6 The export of coal from the port oil Moji is said to have wonderfuUyl increased ot late. The amount export#I during sixteen days ended Dec. 16 was] •39,000 tons, while that for the threJ days ended on the 19th of the san*] month was 19,400 tons.48 words
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Article48 1897-01-19 6 The January opium sales in Calcuts proved very unsatisfactory for the Gov eminent of India. Patna* brought onl v 1,097 rupees as against 1,187 in Deceiri )er, while Benares was knocked dowl or ,o*l rupees per chest, showine •Iropot 84 rupees per chest in one month48 words
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Article53 1897-01-19 6 A Malay lance corporal is reported t have been carried off by a crocodile it Perak. He was drifting dowr. stream in a boat on a river when tfr reptile sprang out of the water anil knocked him overboard with.its tail. W deceased left a widow53 words
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Article77 1897-01-19 6 At a quarter to five this morning I Chinese detective was on his round*! in New Bridge Road when a Chinanisi snatnied at his head gear, a kain p n I of black silk. The detective blew hbj whistle, and a constable appeared an I took77 words
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Article49 1897-01-19 7 \t tin* Criminal Court, Bangkok, on mh instant, nineteen gang robbers t od their trial for murder and rapine. Throe of them, ineluding a Malay, were wi nteneed to death- lwclve others vr d intern es of imprisonment and with sixty strokes eaeh. Four were acquitted.49 words
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Article52 1897-01-19 7 Ihk ,,ther day. as Mr. Carmichael, engineer ot tin* s.s. Medusa wan X'ur aboard her at the wharf, at Bangui- "r M missed his footing, between the r-tn<'wav and the vessel and fell into the i: *11,* sank at oin-c, being unable to swim. Search f*>r the corpse52 words
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Article62 1897-01-19 7 vj. i kt Societies are said to he again M the increa.-e in Kinta. esp» eially tin* ilab.m Society. Several members of tiii> danuerou** organisation have been arrested at Batut lajali. A reign of terror is reported by the I'mik Ptaueer to prevail in Kinta. (lang robberies62 words
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Article61 1897-01-19 7 Thk three men who were recently charged with belonging to an unlawful >ocietv. whose premises are alleged to be in Stamford Bond, were brought up f,»r trial to-day. Mr. Evans proseeuted, but said that, as he was convinced the aeeused were but members, lie would not press61 words
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Article69 1897-01-19 7 Last night, two detectives observed a simpan loaded with seven bags of rice going up thi‘ river. They were proceeding to investigate when the sampan man observed them, and, pulling to the other side of the river, left tin* boat and the nee and ran away. The Police are69 words
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Article88 1897-01-19 7 Thk a nhr J'i’o/icle says that the seven steamers, each .*LOOO tons or over, ordered from England by the Osaka Silos*'ii Kaisiia have been named the Tail",l > Taipeh T<u>-fiu, Tainan, l\> i itr}. Tanisut, Ai’funij, and lah’•>> r resj>i*ct ivcly. Ihe l\‘ ln,ty and lumsui were88 words
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Article82 1897-01-19 7 Tm Town was alive to-day owing to th» return profession of tin 1 Hylam, Keli. Tewchew. and Macao dans. There wa> i xhihitod. as usual, all the display that attaches to tin* annual festivities. I'li* mute was from Teluk Ayer Street alone South Bridge Road, and tin* streets82 words
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Article112 1897-01-19 7 Vestkkday, a Taichew Chinaman living in Sirangoon Road brought some pigs to town, and sold them for S:i2. doing hack, he was attacked by three Chinamen whom he knows, and robbed of his money, riierehy, it is alleged, hangs a tale. Hit* Chinamen who are alleged to112 words
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Article164 1897-01-19 7 In spin? of threatening clouds, about fifteen riders turned up at the meet at the Gardens’ entrance, yesterday afternoon In Holley's absence, Mr. Maxwell laid the paper, and chose a very "ood line. Commencing with the Tyersall jumps, upper and lower, the trail led along Gallop Road, up164 words
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Article2035 1897-01-19 7 XO..V-THK TOWN. (by a. de wit.) It is but for want of a better word that one uses this term of u town to designate that picturesque ensemble of villa-studded parks and avenues, Batavia. There is. true, an older Batavia, grej\ grim, and stony as2,035 words
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Article94 1897-01-19 7 <)\ Saturday evening, at the Town Hall, a variety intertaininent will be given by members of.tbe Ist Battalion Kith* Brigade. The programme ineludes: ventriloquism, conjuring, descriptive vocalism, female impresonation, eccentric dancing, songs, club-swinging, and music by a military orchestra (from the Band), and tin* whole concludes94 words
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Article183 1897-01-19 7 AN INSPECTION. TiiEiiieinl)(*rs ofthe select Committee, appointed by the 1 Municipal Commissioners to e in pi ire into the grievances of the rikisha owners, met at the Registration Oflice yesterday to witness an inspection of the Yikishas. About four hundred vehicles were brought for inspection, and it183 words
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Article82 1897-01-19 7 The British North Borneo Company forms the subject matter of a descriptive article in Colonies ami India ofthe 12th December. Portraits of Mr. R. B. Martin, Chairman of the Company, and Mr. \V. C. Cowie, one of the directors, embellish the article. The point is made that, as82 words
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Article1819 1897-01-19 7 A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: the President (Mr. Gentle), the Hon. T. Shelford, C. M. G., Mr. W. Egerton, Mr. Solist, and Mr. Tan Jiak Kim. Mr. Meyer is away from Singapore; and Messrs. Joaquim, Moses, Seah Liang Seah, and1,819 words
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Article1203 1897-01-19 8 THE MONTH'S REPORT. The following is the mining manager’s report for the four weeks ending 8th January, 1897: MINING. Haul) Hole No. 2 Shaft Everything has been put in order in this section since it was Hooded in November last, and surface drains have been made in order to,1,203 words
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Article221 1897-01-19 8 FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY. Mr. J. A. Swettkx iiam, Colonial Secretary, will take twelve months' leave, probably from the month of March. Major Anderson does not desire to he Colonial Engineer of the Strait**, and would refust* the post were if ofi’etvd him. He desires to return to his regiment. Mr.221 words
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Article36 1897-01-19 8 In connection with the Vikislia strike, one Chua Sail was yesterday fined 85, iinletault todays, for obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty in Beach Road last Saturday morning.36 words
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Article45 1897-01-19 8 This morning, thirty-seven men, in five batches, were before the third magistrate for gambling. Thirty-four of these were fined $5 each, in default 10 days, half the fines, if realized, to go to the informers the three others were fined $2 or 5 days.45 words
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Article48 1897-01-19 8 A correspondent writes to us from Mincing Lane, with regard to the articles on ramie which appeared in the straits Times, that, over forty years ago, Sir R. Schomburgk, British Consul at Bangkok, called attention to the fibre. Our correspondent then speculated in it at a loss.48 words
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Article63 1897-01-19 8 Mr. Gush, this morning, prosecuted a servant for appropriating to his own use the sum of $2, which were given to him to purchase provisions, and $14 worth of articles, and tor running awav without giving notice. The prisoner was sentenced to two months* rigorous imprisonment63 words
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Article296 1897-01-19 8 SHOT BY AHMED BURGLARS. There was a brutal murder perpetrated last night in a house off Balestier Road, where a Malay was shot by armed Chinese burglars. At half-past five this morning, a Malay woman came, in great distress, to the Kandang Kerbau Police Station.296 words
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512 1897-01-19 8 This steel vessel, built and completed by Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves A: Coy. for Ang Lim Thay, was, on the 13th inst., taken out under Htea.ni for the purpose of undergoing her official trials, which passed off in a most satisfactory manner,512 words
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Article135 1897-01-19 8 SECOND DAY. (By telegram to the “Straits Time*^ The following are details of th*. Penang Races, yesterday, the second day: THE LADIES’ PURSE. Mr. H. J. Martyn’s Cara Mia Mr. Switchback’s Handy Andy v THE FIRST COLONIAL VASC. The Rani Shrub Kongsi’s Mountaineer The Swiss Confederacy’s Dadu THE135 words
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Article647 1897-01-19 8 The Selangor Journal lias concluded J its series of articles on the cultivation I of Liberian Coffee. The concluding J articles are the twentieth and twenty I first of the series. GOVERNMENT. The twentieth article deals with I Government. The writer, Mr. H. Hut I tenbach, asserts647 words
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Article1038 1897-01-19 9 jASX night, the Singapore Philharmonic Society gave a grand concert in u Town Hall. An appreciative > Liidieme, sufficiently numerous to more 1 |!ian occupy the sitting accommodation L {forded, attended, and, to judge from lt full measure of applause, highly 'served all through, and, in some1,038 words
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363 1897-01-19 9 V kstkkday. II. II. the Suit an of Johore entertained the Hun. 11. anc Mrs. Trotter to luncheon at Tyersall oi the occasion of their approaching departure from tin* Polony, Mr. Trotter having secureiI three months’ leave of absence. The company numbered about forty, including363 words
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Article253 1897-01-19 9 The concession for the Bangtaphan, (odd Mines, which was given to Signor Luzatti, and afterwards floated as the “Gold Fields of Siam." has been cancelled by the Siamese Government for breach of the condit ions of the concession. The concession had been running since 188 s.253 words
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Article1783 1897-01-19 9 V.—ENGINEERING. (By our Commissioner.) An excellent measure of the material progress of a cQlony is often to be found in the magnitude of the engineering concerns existing within its borders. The progress of a colony must necessarily he coincident, to a great extent, with the progress of the1,783 words
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Article55 1897-01-19 9 Thk Chinaman who, in a light, is alleged to have caused the death of a countryman, came before the magistrate this morning. The deceased, it appeared, was suffering from a diseased spleen which was ruptured either by a blow or a fall. The case will, accordingly, be55 words
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Article85 1897-01-19 9 Tiik tic between Mrs. Merewether and Mrs. Adamson in the Ladies* Open Golf Handicap at Penang was played off' on Saturday last. Mrs. Adamson won with S4, Mrs. Merewether scoring s7. Mrs. Adamson received, as prize, a silver cheese and butter dish. Mrs. Merewether received a case85 words
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Article137 1897-01-19 9 Major Suhau. a Danish officer in Siamese service, has left for Oobon, on the Cambodian border, in command of a detachment of Siamese troops. It is tin* intention of the Siamese Government. says the Sitim Free Press to strengthen the eastern frontier by largely increasing tin* garrisons, erecting137 words
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Article172 1897-01-19 9 Captain Snow, of the pilot >»*i vice, prosecuted a servant, 11 1 is morning, for tin* theft of a gold ring. Prolocutor k(‘pt tin* ring in a box. Put had not seen it for two months previous to the 4th instant. On that dav, his wedding172 words
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Article150 1897-01-19 9 The Dutch Government has published a programme of reorganisation of its Navy. Twelve protected cruisers will be built of a speed of twenty-three knots, the same as the Holland, Friesland, and Z eelantl now building. Six armoured vessels are also proposed of the same type as the150 words
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Article1158 1897-01-19 10 At the beginning of this month, the public in England were still unaware how severe tin* scarcity and famine in India would prove to be. The GovernorGeneral, Lord Elgin, came in for sharp censure for misleading the Secretary of State and the British public, as to the1,158 words
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Article466 1897-01-19 10 Mil Fn.KNE Higgins, the New York millionaire, for whom thoMossrs. Jnglis have just built on the Clyde the magnificent yacht Vanina, ought to be one of the most unpopular men in Amorien.** England.*' he has said, “beats the world in shipbuilding.'* Every American ought to know that the466 words
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Article87 1897-01-19 10 Mr. A. \V. O’Sullivan has been appointed Magistrate for the Settlement of Singapore. The Japanese Military Commission, in Siam, had an audienge of the King, on the Hth instant. The Governor has sanctioned the payment by the Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, of $4,000 to Mr.87 words
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Article35 1897-01-19 10 The body of Mr. Carmichael, second engineer of the s.s. Medusa, who was drowned in Bangkok harbour, was recovered, on the 9th instant, at Bangkorem, and buried in the Protestant cemetery.35 words
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Article40 1897-01-19 10 Advices have been received in Colombo to the effect that the Burmah rice crop is to be a record one, the Government estimate being 1,800,000 ions, which is 400,000 tons larger than It was last year!40 words
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Article39 1897-01-19 10 The residence of Messrs. Wraff and Blunmier, in Scott’s Road, was entered last night while dinner was in progress, and the thieves were able to take away jewellery and money to the extent of $2OO without being detected.39 words
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Article60 1897-01-19 10 A Better's telegram,dated 9th inst., states that the situation in Bechuanaland is becoming graver. The town of Kuruman is laagered, and the natives are raiding various districts. Kuruman, the town in which the settlers have had t<> laager uptodefend t hemselves against the Kaffirs, is about a hundred miles60 words
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Article104 1897-01-19 10 The Governor lias passed a regulation to the effect that shall be lawful for tin* Governor, or for the Colonial Secretary or Resident Councillor at any Settlement from which tin* Governor shall he absent, to prohibit the transhipment at air poll r pulls of the Colony ot Cuttle104 words
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Article100 1897-01-19 10 Havas telegrams, dated Stli*instant, state that. M. Douiucr, the newly-appointed Governor-General of French Imlo-China, will embark from France on the 17th inst. The Spaniards hope to pacify western Cnha before February next. 625,000 persons have tied from Bombay to escape from the plague. During charitable entertainments given at100 words
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Article162 1897-01-19 10 A Conference of Protectionists was held, on Dec. 10, in St. James’s Hall. Mr. James Lowther, M.P., presided, and, is his opening address, contended that, with the exception of Britain, there was not a single nationality which had adopted the principles of the Cobden Club. He also argued162 words
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Article947 1897-01-19 10 PROTECTORATE OR COLONY The ill health of the King of Cambodia, which stands under French protection, raises a difficult question. In the event of his death what should be done with his State? The CmnrieriP Haiphong urges that the opi>ortunity should be availed of to annex Cambodia and947 words
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Article703 1897-01-19 10 STAMP EXHIBITION. The Philatelic Society of Londoii intends to hold a show of stamps the* from the 22nd July to the 5th August next. In the divisions, Straits Settle ment stamps come under section C. in the colonial class. THE GERMAN ARMY. Rumours are current in Berlin that703 words
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Article845 1897-01-19 11 ACHKEN. riilir Amentions that 1 K w nr |i often came mider consi•t l 1 1 iinriii" tlte Acliuun \\m -mi t,, IVilir- will now be carried exi>C' i! -oale. Preparations for a out “./there arc in progress, and the cal will leave by sea. During the "iT.-oarse845 words
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Article372 1897-01-19 11 There is a proposal on foot at home to import, for actual racing, some of the very best Australasian horses to he found in the Underland. One cannot hut hope it may he successfully carried out. Ever since the sons and nude descendants of our own372 words
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Article326 1897-01-19 11 An amusing correspondence is raging round the devoted head of Tommy Atkins in the Daily Graphic apropos of the new helmet. Perhaps the neatest summary of the situation as it presents itself to the authorities is that of Colonel Bushe, who observes that where conscription does not exist,326 words
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Article1111 1897-01-19 11 The conqueering heroines from Penang, Sir, should be grateful to you. But, stay, hare vou arranged for that four-in-hand and escort of cycling golfers Or it is only your little joke A pleasant journey to Mr. J. A. Swettenliam,whcn he goes on leave in March He is1,111 words
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Article616 1897-01-19 11 In view of the recent outcry against Indian immigration at Durban, the following view of the position of Indians there will be found of interest: A very clear account of the present state of the Indian question in South Africa is given in a communicated article in616 words
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Article952 1897-01-19 11 Mr. E. H. Parker contributes an entertaining article to the Contemporary llei KW on Chinese Humbug.” He gives several good stories in illustration of the “bluff” and deception practised to such perfection, and of these we quote a couple as indicative of the quality of the rest: My952 words
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Article196 1897-01-19 12 The Raffles School boys beat the S. C. C., at cricket on Saturday. 4 Among the arrivals to-day from Penang were Mrs. Sugden and Mrs. Adams. It has been decided, so report states, to let lawyers appear in the Senior Magistrates’ Court at Taiping. The s.s. Kian196 words
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Article42 1897-01-19 12 II. M. S. Iplii'jenai commissions at Portsnioutn to-morrow to relieve the /Eolas on the China Station, and may be expected in ilongkung about the third week of Api a. 1 lie Iphiyenia is oi the same class as tiie Eolus42 words
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Article46 1897-01-19 12 The Odd Volumes Society at Hongkong is to open its winter session on tin* 20th instant, when the Governor ot the Colony will deliver a lecture on “Charles Dickens: ids life, works, style, character, and the less'oiis that should be learnt from them.”46 words
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Article51 1897-01-19 12 About two weeks ago, the steamer Siam broke her shaft and dropped her propeller on a voyage from Singapore to Saigon. She was sighted by the steamship Nord and towed into Saigon. A new shaft and propeller have been sent down to Saigon, where the damage will be51 words
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Article62 1897-01-19 12 Great interest was evinced at Nagasaki in a match race between the cutters of t in* U. S. flagship Olympia (Eckstrom, cox), and 11. M. S. Llulannted) Jones, cox), which was rowed up the harbour on the fitli January lor a distance of about miles. The event, which62 words
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Article81 1897-01-19 12 Tan Ek Lee, junior shroff of the Chartered Bank, had a narrow escape from death on Saturday night at Tanjong Pagar Hoad. The cry of thief was raised when lie was passing there and he pursued the man closely, on which the furtive turned round and81 words
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Article62 1897-01-19 12 It has been stated at Penang that it is the intention of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to throw open the three posts of Colonial Chaplains in the Straits Settlements to special competitive examination, as each appointment becomes vacant, or, perhaps, to modify the existing arrangement by making the62 words
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Article77 1897-01-19 12 An Achinese, named Nja Latief, was arrested at Penang, on the 12th instant, on board thes. s. General 1 an Lansberge for attempting to take* away dynamite to Aclieen, contrary to law. The dynamite had been packed in a basket containing dates, and would have defied detection77 words
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Article101 1897-01-19 12 BRITISH r. AUSTRIAN. The British man-of-war’s crew turned the tables on their Austrian rivals of the Suu/a at the rowing race held on Saturday. On the previous occasion, the Austrians came in 45 secs, ahead, and it was stated that they had a great advantage owing to the101 words
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Article107 1897-01-19 12 The chartered Spanish transport Mag alia ties arrived from Colombo where she was quarantined, on Saturday. At Colombo she had 51 men down with measles, and fifteen men suffering from other diseases. On arrival here, she went into the quarantine anchorage, having fifty-two eases of measles, enteric fever,107 words
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Article180 1897-01-19 12 •A PLAUI'K SPECIFIC FROM HORSES. The M. M. >t earner Ctrledonten on lut last outward voyage, liaff on board a French scientist, whose arrival was being anxiously looked forward to by the plague-stricken people in Bombay and Kurrachee. He is Dr. Yersin, the French scientist, who, it is180 words
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Article211 1897-01-19 12 A Chinaman riding along North Bridge Road last night in a ’rikisha died very suddenly, probably of heart disease. The Chinaman who was removed to the hospital from a house of ill-fame in Chin Hin Street on Saturday morning, died later in the day. The Police211 words
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Article117 1897-01-19 12 THIRD DAY, BATURDAY, 16TH JAN. THE PENANG BT. LEGER. Mr. J. M. Anthony’s Parmesan Mr. A. D. Osborne’s Padre Mr. Howden’s Melanthius THE LARRIKIN PLATE. Messrs. Kader Bawa and S. N. Merican’s Per si m mon 1 Mr. Marcoola’s Hinemoa 2 Mr. J. Eilernian’s The Monyet 3 THE117 words
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Article320 1897-01-19 12 JACOB, THE NURSEMAID. The trial of Mrs. Carew on a charge of murdering her husband, the late Walter Raymond Hallowell Carew, formerly Secretary to the Yokohama Club, commenced, ontlieoth instant, in H.B.M. Court for Japan at Kanagawa (Yokohama). On the Bth instant, Dr. Divers gave evidence that320 words
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Article329 1897-01-19 12 A number of tin* members of the Rifle Brigade gave a highly successful entertainment in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. There was a large audience, and the frequency of encores told of the appreciation with which this, the first appearance of any of our newlymade military329 words
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Article643 1897-01-19 12 §(London and China Express.) Nov. 25th. —Two recent prosecutions at Penang have given rise to singular action on the part of H.E. the Governor of the Colony, which action in its turn has eventuated in an extensively signed petition to Mr. Chamberlain, whose decision, we may venture to§(London and China Express.) - 643 words
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Article73 1897-01-19 12 Energetic efforts have been made at Hongkong to raise another machine gun company for the Volunteer Corps. At a meeting of the officers of the Corps, it was decided to take measures for that purpose, and a personal appeal which the Commandant, Sir J. W.73 words
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Article80 1897-01-19 12 PREPARATIONS FOR THE OPENING. It is understood that Mr. R. E. Bredon, Commissioner of Customs at Canton, has just returned from a visit to Wuchow-fu and ot her commercial points on the West River of Canton. This visit has in all likelihood been undertaken with a view80 words
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1754 1897-01-19 12 THE PERMANENT UNDERSECRETARY. Sir Robert Meade, Permanent Undersecretary for the Colonies, was removed from Westminster Hospital on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 19, to his residence at the Marble Arch. He is going on well. SIR THOMAS SUTHERLAND. The Merchant Service Guild have forwarded to Sir1,754 words
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Article1062 1897-01-19 13 GOVERNMENT AND THE GRAIN TRADE. Calcutta oth January. The reply of the Government of India on the subject of the proposal of the Bengal Government to advance money to planters and others in Beliar for the purchase of grain is now published. Mr. Ibbetson points out that1,062 words
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Article974 1897-01-19 13 b'rvnk thf Time* of London, lit li .1 a unary. A farkwkli. 1 mm uet was given to Mr. (Veil Rhodes a l Cape Town last niidit, when his health was drunk amid frantic cheers. The Ambassador* nt Constantinople are discussing tin* <|iicstion ol ameliorating tin* lot of( b'rvnk thf “ Time* of ) - 974 words
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Article113 1897-01-19 13 Monday, IStii January. High Water. 11.2 p.m. ('bitty Taipusam Festival. Royai Asiatic Society. Rallies* Museum. 5. Tuesday, 19tii January. High Water. 10.16 a.m. 11.32 p.m. Full Moon. .‘1.12 a.m. Taipusam Festival. Wednesday. 20th January. High Water. 10.56 a.m. I*. O. homeward mail closes. 6 a.iu. Horse Sale at Dalian’s.113 words
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Article159 1897-01-19 13 (For the Far East) Per P <fc O. s. s. Canton from Lonffjn, Dec. 12: —Lieut. A. B. Harrison. Per P. (>. s. s. Java from London, Dec. 24: —Mrs. Alice Enzer, Miss A. Worley, Mr. P. Roberts. Per P. A O. s. s. Massilia from London, Dec.159 words
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Article1949 1897-01-19 13 “STRAITS TIMES" FUND. FIRST LI8T OF CONTRIBUTORS. (Thursday.) In view of the extent of the Indian Famine, and the necessity of collecting subscriptions from as wide an area as possible, we have decided to raise, through the columns of the Straits Times, a Straits and Malayan Relief1,949 words
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Article422 1897-01-19 14 arrivals. Per s. s. Bayern from China :HMr» Wm. D. Whipple, Mr. C. W. C. Deering, 31 r. Fr. Leloir, 3Ir. A. C. Leloir, Mr. C. Rohl Mr. P. McManus, and Mr. C. J. Daniel. Per M. M. s. s. Caledonen from Mar-, seilles:—Messrs. C. Kroops, J. Cummings422 words
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Article180 1897-01-19 14 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used: —str. —steamer; sh.— ship bq.—barque; Brit.—British U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger. —German; Dut. Dutch; Joh. —Johore; <fcc., G.c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U. —Uncertain T. r. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W.180 words
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Article1518 1897-01-19 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. A us t via, Brit, str, 1,106 tons, Capt Anderson 16th Jan. From Barry, 10th Sept. Coal, U—Rds. B. P. Hum Brit. str. 575 tons, Captain Stratton, 16th Jan. From Sourabaya, 13th Jan. G.c., and 62 d.p. Wee Bin and Co. For Macassar,1,518 words
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Article461 1897-01-19 14 Name, port, probable date of arrival a ad name of agents. A. Apcar, Calcutta, Jan 18; S. Moses Adour, Marseilles, l’ft Dec 13 ;M. M. Bel Iona, China, Jan 20; Rautenberg. Benmohr. New York, Jan 22; F. Simons. Borneo, Hongkong, Jan 30; P. A O. Benvenue, Antwerp, Jan461 words
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Article1127 1897-01-19 15 Flag i I j f Vessel’s Name. Tons. Captain From Sailed. Consignees. Tan i tind.ro Ital 1401 Belsito Hongkong j.Tan 5 Bcbn Meyer A Co. H Y 0 Bopez Spa. tra. 2183 Garcia Barcelona !l)ec 18EA H Hinnekindt B n Ger. str. 1 3128 Blanke Shanghai Jan 1 Behn1,127 words
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Article664 1897-01-19 15 AT£ Vessel’s Xame Flag A Rig Captain Destination Calypso Brit McGill Deli via ports Sang str. Galsworthy Hongkong H Pundua sir. Nailer Calcutta via ports U Moyune str. Kemp Rangoon 11 Cyclops Dut. str. Heath Liverpool via ports 12 Mongkut Brit. str. Calder Bangkok Ban Whatt Soon str. Rouse664 words
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Article88 1897-01-19 15 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag Date ReDatk. and Ship’s Name. Commanoer. of From where Destin- mares Rig. Sailing atIon Jan SSwd barAugu>t Wot man Xov .'JO Port Natal Bangkok 8Brit bnrjArdmore White Oct 5 Now York Bangkok 9 Brit bar. Manna Loa Graham Dee 19 Manila88 words
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Advertisement88 1897-01-19 14 NOW ON SALE. FACTS ABOUT RAMIE BY Missus. H. N. RIDLEY and E. MATHIEU (Reprinted from the Straits Times.) PRICE 50 CENTS. The book can be had at the Straits Time Office, or from the following Agents:— Singapore: John Little A Co. (Lim.) Kelly <k Walsh. (Lim.) Kuala Lumpur: Chow88 words
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Advertisement573 1897-01-19 15 Rowland’s Macassar Oil Is the l*»st preserver ami beaut itier of the hair of children ami adults: prevents it falling off or turning grey, eradicate® scurf, and is the best brillhuitine. and as a little goes a very long way, it really is most economical for general use is also573 words
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Advertisement887 1897-01-19 15 JOB-PRINTING. All the type in the Straits Times Office as new, and the job-printing departmqpt u arranged to do work quickly and welL There is a special department for bookbinding and paper-ruling. THE “STRAITS TIMES” OFFICE. EAST COAST ETCHINGS BY HUGH CLIFFORD, BRITISH RESIDENT AT PAHANG. PRICE: TWO DOLLARS. T)887 words
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Advertisement893 1897-01-19 16 KATZ BKU 1' Jdiiiio, SINGAPORE. ‘i 4 .1 v MERCHANTS. STOREKEEPERS, WATCHMAKERS, TAILORS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GENTS’ WEARING APPAREL WINES AND SPIRITS. FURNITURE. BEDS, AND BEDDING. i K CYCLES, CUTLERY AND ELECTROPLATED WARE. 1* t TRAVELLING TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX. A’ SEWING MACHINES. HOSIERY. f GENTS’ SHOES893 words
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Advertisement769 1897-01-19 16 PERRINS MOBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Who'rsate r!ie Proprietors, Wnr r*«s‘e** 1 Cro«r? Blackwell. Ltd-, London; Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. B I Singapore Agenst, JOHN LITTLE CO. s 6i •9 I769 words
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