The Straits Budget, 16 March 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section136 1897-03-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and136 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 16TH MARCH.
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Article58 1897-03-16 1 MARRI AGE. MfCu.u m -Creighton— On the 10th M Vit m. Margaret's, Westminster, by fc v .1 H P- Creighton. Vicar of King’s SimU.rn.*.' Hants, and the Rev. K. Johnn. Vicar «>t Hornchurch, Essex, Major Hkskv Ki.-wari* McCallum. R. E.. C.M.G., Governor airl t onimander~in~Chief of 1^,Is. to Maid Dolly),58 words
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Article334 1897-03-16 1 LILTING AKTIrtTS. The Transvaal. Britain Stands f irni. Municip!l Affair*. Straits 1 n si: ranee. 1 *\m\> Insurance Board. Or-*. k Fi re. b»’.AL Market Quotations. Shipping News. Ta.'v*nger List. Poli'r News. hints Indian Famine Relief Fund. Assiaes. Ipon a llalloon. Major Lothaire. Mfiiii-al Service. The Dictionary.334 words
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Article512 1897-03-16 1 Singapore, 16th March, 1897, PRODUCE. Gambier 6.50. do Cube No 1 9.62^. do do No 2, 8.20. Copra Bali, 5.60. do Pontianak, 6.25. Pepper, Black, l .25. Sago Flour Sarawak 2.92’. do Brunei, 2.314. Pearl Sago 3.3.3. Coffee, Bali, picked 43.C3. Coffee Palembang, picked 44.50. Coffee, Liberian,512 words
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Article446 1897-03-16 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. s. s. Rohilla. The P. O. s. s. Thames with the mail from Europe of the 22nd instant arrived this morning. The mail for Europe next week is fixed for the M. M. s. s. Oceanian446 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article51 1897-03-16 1 COERCIVE MEASURES. London, 9th March. The Admirals in Cretan waters have prepared a plan of coercion against Greece. This plan includes a blockade of the Piroeus and the Cretan coast. it is also intended to seize those Greek warships which disobey the orders of the combined51 words
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Article123 1897-03-16 1 CREEK REPLY TO THE ULTIMATUM. Jjoiulon 10/ h March. The reply of the Greek Government to the ultimatum of the Powers has been received. The reply urges the Powers not t insist upon the autonomy of Crete, which would be found inadequate to prevent anarchy and123 words
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Article25 1897-03-16 1 M. Hanotaux, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, has promised to take no action towards coercing Greece without consulting the Chamber of Deputies.25 words
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Article29 1897-03-16 1 It is understood that Mr. Chamberlain has strongly protested against the Transvaal Alien Act on the ground of its being a breach of the Convention of 1884.29 words
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Article55 1897-03-16 1 BRITAIN FIRM. London 11 th March. The British Government is dissatisfied with the Greek reply to the Ultimatum, and considers it necessary for the Greeks to quit Crete. Mr. Balfour has declined to pledge himself that the British Government will take no steps in the Cretan55 words
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Article42 1897-03-16 1 SERVIA ARMINQ. London 1 2th March. The political situation as regards Crete is unchanged. The Powers are conferring. The Russian Government has offered Servia one hundred and twenty thousand magazine rifles. Servia has called out all her army reserves for drill.42 words
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Article40 1897-03-16 1 THE POWERS TEMPORISING. London, 13 th March. It is believed that the parleying among the Powers tends towards conciliation with Greece, rather than towards severity. There is some talk of utilising Greek troops under European officers in pacifying Crete.40 words
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Article88 1897-03-16 1 COERCION IMMINENT. lx)ndon 15/ h March. The Russian semi-official Press insists upon the coercion of Greece, and upon the determination of the Powers to preserve peace in the East. It is semi-officially stated at Vienna that Russia, Germany, and Austria, have instructed their naval commanders in88 words
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Article24 1897-03-16 1 The Budget Committee of the Reichstag has refused to grant the twelve millions sterling asked for to increase the German Navy.24 words
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Article12 1897-03-16 1 England beat Scotland at Rugby football by twelve points to three.12 words
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Article358 1897-03-16 1 (Straits Times 10 th March.) Mr. Chamberlain's strong protest against the Alien Law, recently passed by the Transvaal Government, raises an important point. Thousands of aliens had flocked to the Rand Mines, and had outnumbered the Boers—the original settlers. The relations of the Transvaal with the British Government(Straits Times, 10th March.) - 358 words
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Article213 1897-03-16 2 (Straits Times 11 th March.) Britain, which has taken the lead in dealing with the Cretan question, remains firm, as indeed we anticipated yesterday. The British Government considers the Greek reply to the ultimatum as unsatisfactory, and insists upon the Greeks evacuating Crete. Finally, the British Government(Straits Times, 11 th March.) - 213 words
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Article514 1897-03-16 2 (Straits 'Times 11/// March.) The Municipal Commissioners, at their meeting yesterday, approved the Supplementary Budget, No. 1 of 1897, bv which it is proposed to add, with the consent of the Governor, a sum of sixtvsix thousand dollars odd to tin* expenditure of the current year. The figures,(Straits 'Times, 11/// March.) - 514 words
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Article497 1897-03-16 2 (Straits Times 12 th March.) The report of the Straits Insurance Company, that we publish in another column, is not a document that the shareholder can regard with satisfaction. It is not the report that the shareholder has been led to expect, and it cannot fail to create(Straits Times, 12th March.) - 497 words
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Article654 1897-03-16 2 (Straits Times VMh Anarch.) We invite the attention of the shareholders of the Straits Insurance Company to certain facts that seem peculiar. In the annual report issued yesterday, it is stated that Mr. T. S. Thomson retires from the Board, but offers himself for re-election, at the(Straits Times, VMh Anarch.) - 654 words
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Article304 1897-03-16 2 (Straits Times 1 &th March.) The temporising of the Powers upon receiving Greece’s defiant answer to the ultimatum, requiring her to evacuate Crete, has been of short duration. Further parleying has resulted Russia, Austria, and Germany insisting upon coercing Greece, as had been originally proposed. Britain, Italy, and(Straits Times, 1 &th March.) - 304 words
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Article65 1897-03-16 2 On the sth inst. a farewell banquet was given at the City Hall, Hongkong, to H. E. Wu Ting-fang, the newlyappointed Chinese Minister to the United States, Spain, and Peru. A very representative company, including the Governor, attended, and the proceedings were very enthusiastic. The new65 words
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Article74 1897-03-16 2 Smut Observer THE TRI1* TO EUROPE. It has been arranged that Commodore de Richelieu will not accompany His Majesty to Europe, partly because his medical adviser considers his duties would be of too onerous a nature in his present state of health. It is understood thatSmut Observer. - 74 words
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Article393 1897-03-16 2 A LECTURE IX HONGKONG. Mr. Granville Sharp, a noted capitalist at Hongkong, delivered a lecture the other day, before the Odd Volumes Society there on: Money how to get it and how to keep it. Mr. Sharp illustrated the “barter 7 period of history and the growth ol coinage393 words
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Article125 1897-03-16 2 —China Gazette. THE EASTERN PRO\1X« :f According to one of our nati temporaries, an Imperial do.,' '> recently been issued, comment* unfavourably upon tliemiprep ar of the three easternmost j r., v China in case of any mi, and directing Wong Tiing.j,,, dent of the Board.—China Gazette. - 125 words
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Article695 1897-03-16 2 The mobilization of the q arr J having been fixed for the Wi t 1897, the Fortress is declare iiiasJ of war from 4.30 a.m. on that dat..*- J 12 p.m. on the 24th March. TtifJJ not apply to the civil population, t!! Government House Guard will J mount695 words
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Article134 1897-03-16 3 t j l( (lovornor has promoted 11 Dunman to be Major and „f the Singapore VolunC 0 rilltTV. in succession to Major reigned. Major Dnnman’s al is the reward of long and or in ,T 1 ,n service. ~,-trd that Bangkok was quite P/j .-i,i*i«*r|*«*s?t eariy this134 words
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Article22 1897-03-16 3 i Mr Mi— Jacob closed at ..-j 77 -ab-'-rlbers. Mr. Lowder cmple’.ely withdrawn ail ,.f cverv kind against Miss JaoT.22 words
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Article43 1897-03-16 3 .•oaimeiiced tills morning. r V .jveiJ .,cen eases on the calendar, o.wtponed from last \»v V' <• 1 1 A koo. the alleged A't > Fling revenue officer, i ;e .c*. h> trial, and three r-.i \i c .ml charged with :tii. ijihi.-! v.43 words
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Article41 1897-03-16 3 v 1:-* mail advices (lU h. mi ■*->urgoon-Liout-C i a at Net lev, and v >;:tva;> >re, will replace Mr X. B. Major, who. on prmno- i. i will fill a vacancy in Me lieai Officer, Straits M 'ii;-41 words
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Article42 1897-03-16 3 the Danish painter, a number of his works in t i of the Adelphi Hotel. an artist of some power, i v includes several line k.-iraot eristic local scenes narticnlar interest. The n* he offered for sale on lin r>j;,v.42 words
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Article47 1897-03-16 3 i !a-t montli was it known of Captain Lang and l u< boat's crew, who were the British cruiser Xur- vooinvitcha Bay in Sep- were shortly afterwards buried bv some Japanese >»“ sailors plundered the which they were put in jail 11 ‘iing to Japan.47 words
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Article60 1897-03-16 3 ported that the Convention •la ;»an and Russia consists ti\e articles, in which it p i r, v l»*il that one gate of the "f the King of Corea shall by Japanese troops, t ier gate by Russian troops, troops of each country stationed shall not exceed a battalion,60 words
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Article134 1897-03-16 3 I,l< ITINERARY TO EUROPE. Ln: Sni,,, ointerver learns that the ~H "t Siam will probably leave for j" r,, D; about April 7. He will spend ln time in Ceylon. From Ceylon the It ii on to the south of Sa' V w iU then proceed134 words
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Article468 1897-03-16 3 ARRIVAL AT SINGAPORE. HIS STORY TOLD BY HIMSELF. Major Lothaire arrived here, this morning, from Bangkok in the s. s. Hydra. While at Bangkok, a representative of the Siam Observer interviewed him. Major Lothaire gave details, not much of which is really new, of the annexation policy of468 words
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Article323 1897-03-16 3 A STRONG OPPOSITION. The Japanese vernacular press continues to discuss the proposed change in the currency of Japan at great length, and there are signs that the proposal will meet with much opposition. The Tokio and Yokohama Bankers' l nion has appointed a Committee to report on the323 words
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Article44 1897-03-16 3 According to Shanghai native papers, the Tsungli Yamen or Chinese Foreign Officd is to be remodelled under the name of Waimu Yamen (Department of Foreign Affairs). Prince Rung is to be the President, assisted by Li Hungchang and another official. 944 words
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Article1929 1897-03-16 3 A DICTIONARY OP THE MALAY LANGUAGE BY HUGH CLIFFORD AND FRANK ATHEL8TANE SWETTENIIAM. PART III. THE LETTER u CH.” The first part of this Dictionary was given to the world in the spring of 1894. In their note to the second part, dated the 1st September, 1895, the1,929 words
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Article467 1897-03-16 3 The Iphigenia cruiser, Captain 11. N. Dudding, sailed on o ult., for the China Station to relieve the JEolus. Captain Yui, of the Japanese Army, bas been attached to the 3rd Infantry Brigade at Aldershot for six months. The following appointment iiave been made at the Admiralty:467 words
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Article167 1897-03-16 3 Mr. Stanley Spencer, the well-known English aeronaut, has just arrived in Singapore. He brings with him a complete outfit of ballooning apparatus, among which is a parachute and balloon; and also a huge captive war balloon. This balloon will be inflated with gas and Tastened to167 words
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Article726 1897-03-16 4 (From the “Times of Ceylon. 1 London, 26th February. It is currently reported the Russia has sent aseparate ultimatum to Athens, requiring Greece to withdraw her troops and fleet from Crete within three days; otherwise, the Russian Government will have to resort to the sharpest reprisals. Int he(From the “Times of Ceylon.1') - 726 words
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Article36 1897-03-16 4 It is reported that a cotton cloth and woollen goods factory is about to be started in Shanghai by a German merchant, who, with some Chinese merchants, intends putting Tls. 100,000 into the concern.36 words
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Article2175 1897-03-16 4 NOTES, NEWS, AND REPORTS. MR. GLADSTONE. Mr. Gladstone has stated that he will be profoundly rejoiced if Greece succeeds in her efforts to precipitate a settlement of the Turkish troubles. He lias also expressed the hope that the Powers will recollect that it is necessary for them to2,175 words
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Article94 1897-03-16 4 The Kobe Chronicle publishes a Press despatch, dated Pekin, 17th February, confirming the news that a Convention has been agreed upon and signed by Great Britain and China providing for the opening of the West River as far as Wuchow. The despatch reads as follows: —A Pekin94 words
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Article62 1897-03-16 4 RESULTS OF BATURDAY’B AND MONDAY’S PLAY. White. Black. Openings. Won by. Marriott Brydges Queen’s Gam- bit. Marriott Mowe Miles Centre Counter Gambit. Miles Mclntyre Hullett Ruy Lopez. Mclntyre Miles Elcum Staunton’s Opening. Elcum Hullett Braddell Two Knight’s defence. Hullett Mosbergen Brydges G i a o c c62 words
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Article161 1897-03-16 4 It is a pity that the French m ent is weakening in its Turco-/; r Cretan policy; for that will ent™. the Greeks. However, the policy weak Government is always weak all French Governments, latterly been weakly seated in power. H"u the British Government is strong remark161 words
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Article28 1897-03-16 4 The Sta. Cecilia Band is no more. It has broken up and its members are now scattered about the Settlements and the Native States.28 words
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Article32 1897-03-16 4 Mr. Anthonisz leaves the Magisterial Bench at the end of the month to take up the post of Official Assignee. His successor on the Bench has not yet been appointed.32 words
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Article27 1897-03-16 4 Sergeant Thompson, of the European Contingent, and formerly of the Irish Constabulary, has been appointed an Inspector in the Selangor Police Force. He leaves immediately.27 words
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Article43 1897-03-16 4 The Emperor of Japan is have conferred the decoration of the Grand Order of the Chrysanthemum on the President of the French Republic, and the decoration of the Grand Order of the Rising Sun on M. Hanotaux. French Minister for Foreign Affairs.43 words
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Article56 1897-03-16 4 It is stated that the ratifications ol the treaty between Japan and Brazil were to be interchanged on February 12th. It is said that the Government of Brazil will send a Minister tentiary and three consuls to Japan, and also that it intends to import some i;hree56 words
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Article65 1897-03-16 4 Early this morning, a Hylam named Koh Ti Teng and another man named Ah Chin, living at 121, Amoy Street, quarrelled. Ti Teng hit the other on i;he head with a piece of firewood, and Ah Chin, in pushing him away, pushed lim into a cauldron65 words
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Article61 1897-03-16 4 The night before last, the house V* 406, North Bridge Road, was broken into, and twenty-seven dollars' worth of property stolen. Inspector Fail hurst searched a house in Victoria Street, occupied by four Chinese and two 1 Malays, and secured a large quantity ot stolen property including some61 words
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Article138 1897-03-16 4 A correspondent says complaints are loud and numerous about the very high price of beef in the local market This has been brought about owing to ;he existence of rinderpest in Siam, whence the bulk of the cattle arr drawn for this market. Exportation i* or the138 words
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Article60 1897-03-16 5 I r :l |>T*S DEATH AT PENANG. I ietali Gar t I Wednesday, 1.42 pm. I Lev met died last night of I He had been hitter. K* ago. W'; j.-j !,as received a telegram 1 -i l Oiucing the death of of fin* Tamil Mission 1 jcitor60 words
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Article55 1897-03-16 5 woMKN’s hospital. i ,.,-n Victoria Shilling Fund,” vt rv woman in Victoria w -il! be asked to contribute, tied at Melbourne for the •'‘.-tablishinga hospital where >ur v ;i 1V < oive treatment entirely ional members of their own ,-j.ital is intended to be a kX f55 words
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Article78 1897-03-16 5 r ftp-ini \,,rth llorneo Herald. V K -ifZKi -ay* that lie has defi- hi- oil concession to y J r. Boiraardt of Singapore, he r,-r tininir. however, a one-eighth ni p';‘ r ti:t* concession. The necessary iil u 11 h.* found by Mr. Bogaardt. ....«i.*n for exploring andr ftp-ini \,,rth llorneo Herald. - 78 words
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Article113 1897-03-16 5 I MAT SALI.KH S REBELLION. I At th** end of last month, a letter l t rt at Sandakan from Naeodah llT-’i who. with a native force, had parted in pursuit ni a rebel named Mat who had long defied the Govern|ment. The Naeodah and his men113 words
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Article113 1897-03-16 5 A who was recently di missed from; Force lias heen levying "ii the strength of his former c»nu* :i n with that body. lie went, lei jiy- a„ r o, to an eating house, and ;i: innihsioned by the seri"i t.» inspect the licence. He Vlv u113 words
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Article262 1897-03-16 5 NbE>SARY IN NORTH BORNEO. I 1 he liritisli North llorneo Iferakl has a -> •>! word to say for the brand* I®* uf coolies, in noting that, the K. r tiie Legislative Council at I r -i; -n- took measures against the I In British North Borneo, I262 words
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Article456 1897-03-16 5 FINAL SUPPRESSION. The Malay Mail gives further particulars of the Kuala Lumpur riots, which show that trouble with the Chinese there had been anticipated since the Chinese New Year. On the 5th, the rioting at Sungei Besi took the form ot furious stone-th rowing and attempts to456 words
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Article59 1897-03-16 5 FRENCH ENTERPRISE. A French Syndicate is negotiating with the Siamese Government for a railway from Bangkok to Battambong, near the Cambodian frontier. The Siamese Government insists upon the concern being registered as a Siamese company, that construction is to be commenced within a year, and that a59 words
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Article289 1897-03-16 5 THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS INSTANCED. A Japanese newspaper, the Nichi Nichi opposes the adoption of the gold standard in Japan on the ground that the result will only be to disturb monetary conditions every time the prices of gold and silver rise or fall. It then points out how289 words
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Article670 1897-03-16 5 MRS. BRADLEY MARTIN’S FANCY DRESS BALL. New York 11 th February. Mrs. Bradley Martin s fancy dress ball, given last night at the Waldorf Hotel, had a social importance of its own and a factitious importance due to a variety of causes. There can be no doubt670 words
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Article142 1897-03-16 5 At the Vulcan Shipbuilding Yard, Bredow’, near Stettin, wherethe Chinese torpedo gunboat Fei Ying wus built in 1895, three protected cruisers for the Chinese Government are in hand. They are sister ships of 2,950 tons, 328 feet long, with 41 feet beam and 16 ft. 6 in. extreme142 words
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Article174 1897-03-16 5 mr. napier's view. Mr. Napier, a member of the Legislative Council of the Straits, is returning to Singapore, says the Times of Ceylon of Ist March, after a sojourn at Hatton and Newara Eliya for the benefit of his health. Commenting on the long leave granted to174 words
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Article734 1897-03-16 5 Loiulon, Friday, 12 th February. A most important tyre case is now’ being heard before Mr. Justice Romer. It is the old, old story of infringement of the Dunlop-Welch patent for wired-on tyres. Defendants have been striving hard to prove that the wired-on method of attachment734 words
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Article436 1897-03-16 5 BEQUEBTS TO ABERDEEN. Probate of the will has been granted in London, and personal estate valued at £118,934 has been left by Mr. George Garden Nicol, of 5 Cambridge Gate, a director of the London Joint-Stock Bank, the Eastern Telegraph and Eastern Extension Telegraph Companies, and the436 words
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Article323 1897-03-16 5 Hector: I wonder if Bullion will give as a subscription for our missionary fund?* Assistant: “No; his daughter has just married a Duke.” At a Strand Restaurant. Diner: Isp*t that a rather small steak?” Attendant: Yes, but you’ll find that it will take yon a good while to323 words
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Article2292 1897-03-16 6 NOTES, NEWS, AND REPORTS. THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Speaking in the Lower Chamber on a motion by Mr. S. Smith for the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church both in England and Wales, Mr. Balfour characterised the debate as little less than a sham. He appealed2,292 words
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Article43 1897-03-16 6 Mr. Tim Bailey's mysterious mislaid letter has been found, and is to be opened in the coming autumn, according to the directions endorsed on the envelope in 1b94. It is supposed to contain a prophecy about certain land in Klang.43 words
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Article180 1897-03-16 6 FIRST CRICKET MATCH. THE NEW TOWNSHIP. Chinese New Year was celebrated at Raub by what may be termed the Pioneer Cricket Match in Ulu Pahang. For some months past, cricket-practice has been carried out vigorously at Raub on Sunday afternoons and, at Lipis and Chaping, for iftonths past, practice180 words
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Article758 1897-03-16 6 Di*. Tripp will not return to Singapore. Owing to reasons of health, he will probably settle in Torquay, where he is now. Invitations have been sent by the Committee of the Batavia Golf Club to all the Golf Clubs of the Straits and Malaya, to attend a758 words
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Article49 1897-03-16 6 This morning, a Chinaman, named Ng Kwai, reported to the police that his brother had died of syphilis. The police found two suspicious n ;rk> on the deceased man’s neck, whidi Pointed to a possibility of suicide by imnirinr or self-strangulation, and have fa an inquest.49 words
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Article53 1897-03-16 6 The Bangkok Tramway Company held a meeting on the 4th instant, to consider about extending the traffic facilities on its lines. It was decided to borrow one hundred thousand tfails and establish a power plant ?uflfafait to run sixteen cars. At present seven cars are run, and overcrowding53 words
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Article89 1897-03-16 6 THE TRIP TO EUROPE. The Siam Free Press points out that the King’s visit to Europe is not one of pleasure. It is rather a diplomatic mission, and undertaken to arrange the political differences now pending between France and Siam. On the ord instant, the King89 words
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Article117 1897-03-16 6 The Malay Mail draws from the Kuala Lumpur and Sungei Brsi ri h the moral that tlie police there flteds strengthening in number. The jielieemen proved to be too few to overawe the rioters, and to fall short a- wizards officers. The need for a staff of117 words
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Article124 1897-03-16 6 CURE BY VAPOUR BATH. The death of a priest from rabies at Penang arouses interest in recent accounts of the de Buisson treatment for hydrophobia —as an alternative to that of Pasteur. By the de Buisson system the patient is at once placed in a vapour bath, and it124 words
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Article184 1897-03-16 6 An article on the plague in the last number of the Nineteenth Century by Dr. Montagu Lubbock recalls the curious fact that plague has very rare*)' occurred within the Tropic of Cancer, the exceptions being when it upon the western coast of Arabia as far north as 19 latitude,184 words
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Article405 1897-03-16 7 111 K < HIX ESE VIEW. x ,.kkat MASONIC ball. ,,•masons of Singapore will (ii m the Town Hall on the M a v next in celebration of 1,<1 Year of the Queens Kxe. lleney tin* Governor, ;,ii I Ma-ti-r of the Eastern v. !t pivr-enl. An405 words
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Article33 1897-03-16 7 < .m.nal case is reported i’i.rta. resulting in a native •■II .■<[ t seven years' impri- I'oiy personating another -•'ration of a deed, 'flic chief am>t him was the impres’.i’ih!o recorded at the time.33 words
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Article46 1897-03-16 7 -ar-is t!u* Indian Famine, it is ‘o publish a fortnightly report h"W the money distributed by Committee of the Famine l i i und i< being spent. The ProCommittees will be asked to n -ports, which will be something M urn dry tabulated statistics.46 words
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Article203 1897-03-16 7 kuday, at the Assizes, before hi* I Justice £ir Lionel Cox, the ease Mahommed Kichil bin Sinein, Kaih-rtian, and Yengadasalam for forgjnir n a ill, and for using as genuine a 1 document, was concluded. The was postponed from the last The prisoners were found not -"‘‘ty. amt203 words
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Article1769 1897-03-16 7 A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. A LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR. A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon to consider Supplemental i Budget No. 1 ofl«S97 and other matters, j It was followed by the ordinary fortnightly meeting. There were present: Mr. Gentle (President),1,769 words
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Article585 1897-03-16 7 The Mining Manager’s Report on the Itaub Mines for the four weeks ending 4th March, 1897, runs as follows Itaub Hole. —No. 2 Shaft. The main level, going south, is now in 332' from the crosscut. We have not yet cut the main ore chute, although I585 words
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Article127 1897-03-16 7 robbers killed. An attempt at highway robbery resulting in the death of the robbers is reported from Tapah, in Perak. A Malay named Daud, with $5O in his possession, was on his way to Songkai, seventeen miles from Tapah, when he noticed two Chinese dogging him. Suddenly, one127 words
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Article1002 1897-03-16 7 Last Thursday, A. Mitchell was charged with cheating T. Powell Robinson of Messrs. Katz Bros., by inducing him to let him have clothes to the value of SIO9, and stating that they would be paid for by the committee of the Eurasian Ball. The hearing was postponed till1,002 words
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Article808 1897-03-16 8 Lord Francis Godolphin s bride has made rather a singular debut in the vicinity ol her new home. She and her lord an< master were summoned for having ridden bicycles on the footpath at inkfield, near Windsor, last week but whereas the Maidenhead magistrates let his lordship off808 words
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Article415 1897-03-16 8 The championship tournament was practically brought to a close yesterday evening, although two games, viz., Iraddell vs. Hooper, and Brydges vs. Egerton, are still unfinished; but, as 1 heir results will not affect the prizes, ihey may be considered as drawn ;ames. The following is the score415 words
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Article98 1897-03-16 8 II. M. S. ItainJtoir arrived here this morning from Penang. The plague totals at Bombay to tlie iLMh February, give 7,7o2 attacks anc 6,410 deaths. The Penang Assizes opened, on Tuesday last, with twenty-seven cases on the list, including several charges of murder. One hundred and forty-two98 words
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Article48 1897-03-16 8 Lady Mitchell’s reception, yesterday, was very numerously attended; and, happily, the function was fortunate in the weather. The paper-chase, which was followed by more than a dozen riders, finished in sight of the guests, and was quite a pretty spectacle, the jumps being well taken.48 words
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Article63 1897-03-16 8 Between four o’clock on the afternoon of the 10th instant, and eight o’clock yesterday morning, the grave of the late Mr. Tan Kim Cheng, at the thirteenth milestone on the Changie Road, was broken open. An unsuccessful effort had been made to open the coffin, with a view, no63 words
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Article101 1897-03-16 8 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. The following names were inadvertently omitted from yesterday’s list:— Won. Drawn. Lost. Points. E. Brydges 7 1 7 71 C. W. Banks.. 7 0 8 7 S. Mowe 4 0 U 4 E. E. H. Brydges is a rising player, particularly good in the Ruy101 words
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Article636 1897-03-16 8 ACTION AT BILANG. The Spanish forces operating in the province of Cavite, the main seat of the rebellion, move slowly, but have gained important advantages. The operations had, first, for objective point, says the Comercio, the town of Silang, where the rebels had thrown up formidable fortifications. General636 words
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Article137 1897-03-16 8 FINANCE. The Municipal progress report for January gives the revenue collections, that month, at $123,223 against $139,909 in January, 1896. In consequence of Municipal representations regarding the large consumption of water at many Government buildings, the Governor proposes to apply to Council for an extra grant to provide137 words
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Article924 1897-03-16 8 THE MULTIPLICATION OF FRENCH SUBJECTS IN SIAM. (from the times” special CORRESPON DENT.) Now that France and England have come to an agreement with regard to Siam, the Siamese naturally inquire whether the policy which has so unhappily guided the administration of French affairs in Bangkok is924 words
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Article219 1897-03-16 8 This morning, at the Supreme c OI J before Mr. Justice Leach, M r i/ M Mackie, consulting engineer and surveyor, sued Mr. Cliea Choo Yuo registered owner of the steamer for the sum of 5220, alleged t<» Ik* due J arrears of salary, as to five219 words
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Article478 1897-03-16 8 THE BANK OK CHINA. M Sheng Taotai, stated, the other day to an interviewer at Shanghai that ifl was quite true that a national bankH was about to be started. The capital was five million taels, and he had b eenH appointed by Imperial decree tlitB Director-General. The478 words
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Article183 1897-03-16 9 ROBINSON CO/S COMPLAINT. HE? 1 14 Ufssks. Robinson Co. have shown ;j a va parcel that they received by fro in Perak or, to be more precise, P jraiiinents of such a parcel. It M 'l at their warehouse in such frag- l precisely as it was183 words
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Article641 1897-03-16 9 .\-K DISMISSED. afiernoon. Colonel IVnne-,-uird in two eases of gam--1; i; ;<r-t. twenty-two Chinese I v ,-iiarged with gambling in ~.,11 gaming house in Clyde T; t Colonel, accompanied by r’,,. MMunay. made a raid on f j. at io.;io. on Wednesday j (f j,r ua-641 words
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Article62 1897-03-16 9 At one o’clock, this morning, Sergeant No. 9 went from Kandang Kerbau to execute a chandu warrant in Lorong Serai. He found chandu dross, worth fifteen dollars, and, on proceeding with his search, he discovered a considerable quantity of implements for making counterfeit coins, and also a number62 words
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Article124 1897-03-16 9 At the Assizes yesterday, before Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox, Ilaji Dolmanan, a Malay, was convicted of housebreaking and of causing hurt. The prisoner, it was proved, broke into house of a Chinaman at Tanjong Penjuru, near Tiong Bahru, and attacked the occupant with a parang, causing serious124 words
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Article703 1897-03-16 9 NEXT THURSDAY'S MEETING. The following are the Order? of the Day for a meeting to he held on Thursday, 18th March: 1. Motion by Colonial Secretary u Whereas sums of $*20,000 and $23,500 were voted in 181*6 for Improvement of 'Butterwort h Water Supply and Renewing Bridge over703 words
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Article32 1897-03-16 9 The house of a Chinaman, named Choo Ah Meng, in Stevens Road, was broken into during the night before last, and two boxes containing two hundred and thirty-six dollars taken away.32 words
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Article288 1897-03-16 9 Hudson’s Surprise Party performed, last night, at the Town Hall in the presence of a large, enthusiastic, and highly-gratified audience. Their programme is an excellent one, full of go,” full of fun, and full of a big variety of good things all the way through. The common288 words
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Article476 1897-03-16 9 THE MISSION TO KING MENEMK. The British Government has decided to despatch a mission to King Mcnelik of Abyssinia. Mcnelik is officially styled the Negus of Abyssinia, and has latterly opened negotiations with France at Harrar, which lies near the French Red Sea Colony. The rime* of476 words
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609 1897-03-16 9 ANNUAL REPORT. The following is the thirteenth annual report for presentation to the shareholders at the twentieth ordinary general meeting, to be held in the Company’s offices, on Thursday, the 25th day of March, at noon Gentlemen, —Your Directors beg to submit the annexed balance609 words
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Article407 1897-03-16 9 The year 1897 wiil be noteworthy in the history of the Scandinavian North. Two great occurrences will then direct the eyes of the whole North towards Stockholm, namely, the great Scandi-navian-Russian Exhibition and the twenty-five years’ Jubilee of King Oscar. In Stockholm’s Bois de Boulogne, quite near407 words
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Article288 1897-03-16 9 The idea of throwing trade between Netherlands India and China into Dutch hands lias long been a topic of discussion in Holland and Java. What trade is going has fallen into the power of foreign firms. This has sorely tried the patience of patriotic Dutchmen. But, all efforts288 words
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Article232 1897-03-16 10 Up to the 6th instant, the Hongkong Famine Funds had reached $47,961. The price of Straits Insurance shares, as quoted, is sellers’ price. We are told there are no buyers above $2O. 4 Five hundred and eighty-eight deaths were registered, last month, in Singapore, with a ratio232 words
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Article47 1897-03-16 10 There are indications of Li HungChang coming into fuller power soon, but there are still a great many attempts made to undermine his newly acquired influence over the Emperor. The Empress-Dowager is still Li's greatest champion, and she is assisted in this by Prince Kung.47 words
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Article61 1897-03-16 10 Thb Chinese Government have decided to order four more armoured cruisers, two fast cruisers, and several torpedo destroyers, English type. The programme for some years to come will be to order vessels of 8,000 tons or so. The retrenchments made at the Palaces of the Emperor, Empress,61 words
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Article81 1897-03-16 10 It is notified in the Government Gazette that, from and after the thirteenth instant, no animal to he used as human food shall be slaughtered witlfin Singapore Municipal limits, at places other than the slaughter-houses at Pulau Saigon and at Jalan Besar. No person shall bring into or sell81 words
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Article95 1897-03-16 10 Mr. A. Naftaly announces that his universal exhibition, at the foot of Fort Canning, will remain open three days longer. There is an entire change of views and programme, and Mr. Naftaly will also have available a powerful telescope, through which the wonders of the heavens can95 words
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Article146 1897-03-16 10 In connection with the recent disturbances, the Government of Selangor, says the Malay Mail y has issued a proclamation advising the people to petition if they have any grievances. At a recent meeting of the Selangor Turf Club, it was decided to have a 13.2 pony race at146 words
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Article913 1897-03-16 10 Touching the annual report of the Straits Insurance Company and our comments thereon, published yesterday, trie following may be of interest. It is taken from Fairplay of February 11th: The annual meeting of the Thames and Mersey Company took place at the Cannon-street Hotel last week, Mr.913 words
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Article899 1897-03-16 10 MEETING OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the General Committee appointed by the Government to-make arrangements for the celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Singapore, was held in the Legislative Council 1 Chamber last evening. Major-General Jones-Vaughan, c.b., presided, and among those present were: the899 words
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Article436 1897-03-16 10 THE PRETENDER. The Semaine Goloniale gives particulars of the flight of the Mingoon Prince, or Burmese Pretender, from Saigon. It appears that he went by land from there to Cambodia from that country he journeyed to Laos, and from the latter to a city near the frontier of436 words
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Article119 1897-03-16 10 On the 21st February, an aerolite fell at Saigon to the great terror of the natives who, the next day, crowded to the temples to ascertain from the priests what the sign foreboded. The ignoran multitude saw in the phenomenon a token of coming war, plague, famine, and119 words
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Article147 1897-03-16 10 The Manager of the Punjom Mining Company in his last monthly report says the mill worked 29 days, crushing 1,200 tons which yielded 262 oz. of smelted gold, a great falling off as compared with our average crushings.” The cyanide works clean up resulted as follows Plant worked 36147 words
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Article1897 1897-03-16 10 The other day, while bicvHi* River Valley Road, I came up* n Tj of race-horses. They filled the* i* road, and they curetted and r rV over the road, and they tried j trees and swim ditches and 11 through hedges in a fashion that the way1,897 words
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Article35 1897-03-16 11 The Austrian man-of-war, Kaiser Franz Joseph under the command of Captain Von Yedina, is due here on the 23rd March. She has on board Baron Czikann, the new Austrian Minister to China.35 words
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Article88 1897-03-16 11 DU. koch’s discovery. Gape Totm 1 2th February. Du. Koch has discovered a process by which cattle can be rendered immune from rinderpest by means of a mixture of serum and virulent rinderpest blood. The t reatment prod uces act ive i mmuni ty withinafornight. Dr. Koch88 words
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Article409 1897-03-16 11 COALING FAILURE. The Ombilien coal fields in MidSumatra, the supply from which wa? expected to contribute to the greatness of Pulo Way, a supposed rival to Singapore, shows signs of failing. The Sourahaya Courant says that the reckles? way in which the upper seams haticen worked off to409 words
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1260 1897-03-16 11 HALF YEARLY MEETING. The Half-Yearly Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company was held at the Company’s Office, Collyer Quay, to-day, at noon. Mr. T. Scott (Chairman) presided and there were also present Messrs. J. R. Cuthbertson,C A. Rauch, T.C. Bogaardt, A. Laspe,1,260 words
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Article73 1897-03-16 11 The West Australian mines produced, last year, 281,263 ounces of gold, against 231,512 ounces in 1895. It must be remembered that very little alluvial gold is now being won, and the yield for last year is almost altogether made up of battery returns. The number of stampers in73 words
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Article107 1897-03-16 11 CONTINUED SUCCESS. “Hudson’s Surprise Party" gave another very successful performance at the Town Hall last night. A large and appreciative audience gave every encouragement to the galaxy of talent that appeared before the footlights. The programme was an entire change from that of the previous night's performance.107 words
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Article145 1897-03-16 11 THE QUBEN’B STATUE. The bulk of public opinion at Kuala Lumpur, affirms the Malay Mail y seems to be against the Queen’s statue scheme as a permanent memorial of the Diamond Jubilee there. Opinion rather favours an alternative scheme to lay out an ornamental lake, at that time,145 words
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Article729 1897-03-16 11 HER GHOST SEEN I» WINDSOR CASTLB I A very remarkable story is published in the Daily Mail (9th ult.) to the effect that Lieutenant A. St. Leger Glyn, 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards, has seen Queen Elizabeth's ghost in the library at Windsor Castle. The following statement was729 words
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Article31 1897-03-16 11 At Hongkong, on the 7th inst., a large quantity of concrete blocks piled on the Reclamation subsided into the harbour. A sampan was capsized and an old woman drowned.31 words
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Article75 1897-03-16 11 The British residents at Amoy met there on the 27th February to discuss how to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. The exchange of opinions resulted in Mr. Bruce proposing: “That the efforts of the British community at Amoy towards commemorating the Diamond Jubilee should be concentrated upon75 words
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Article164 1897-03-16 12 “STRAITS TIMES” FUND. thirty-fifth list of contributors. NEARING $38,000. (Tuesday.) We have to acknowledge receipt of $2,500 from Mr. Kennedy of the Pinang Gazette. That is a third remittance, bringing the Pinang Gazette remittances up to $12,500 —a very handsome sum on which we take leave to164 words
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Article156 1897-03-16 12 A coffee planter asks how to deal with ants. Straits Insurance sales are $20 sellers ex dividend. 4 We learn by private wire from Bombay that the plague is decreasing. 4 The Hongkong Indian Famine Fund reached $4*,117 on the 8th instant. This morning, Mr. Brockman fined156 words
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Article28 1897-03-16 12 The dead body of a child was found floating in the river opposite Kampong Malacca Police Station, on Saturday afternoon. There were no marks of violence.28 words
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Article36 1897-03-16 12 A solemn requiem mass for the late very Rev. Bro. Joseph, Superior-General of St. Joseph’s, w ill be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Thursday, the 18th instant at 7 a. m.36 words
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Article35 1897-03-16 12 On Saturday afternoon, a silver watch and chain were found on the Esplanade by a ’rikislia coolie, who was honest enough to hand it to the Police immediately. An owner is now' sought for.35 words
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Article42 1897-03-16 12 A Malay girl named Mina was, to-day, charged with theft for snatching a cap from the head of a Malay elder. She seems to have been having a little fun at the old man’s expense. The case was dismissed.42 words
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Article79 1897-03-16 12 The other day, a Chinaman residing in Serangoon Road sent a bullock cart out in charge of a coolie. The cart was traced to a shop in Beach Road, where it was loaded with rice. Then the cart and coolie disappeared and it was not until yesterday79 words
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Article36 1897-03-16 12 A private telegram from Madras announces that the number of persons in receipt of Famine relief is 3,133,000, being 83,000 less than during the previous week. The Famine Fund has risen to rupees 6,800,000.36 words
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Article36 1897-03-16 12 The Resident Councillor of Penang, on the 11th instant, received a deputation of Chinese gentlemen, introduced by Mr. A. Hiittenbach, who laid before that otlicial certain matters in connection with the Penang Harbour Scheme.36 words
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Article41 1897-03-16 12 The abstract of traffic earnings of the Selangor Government Railway for the month of February shows a grand total of $54,146, as against $72,558 for the corresponding month of last year. The receipts for goods amounted to $24,087.41 words
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Article45 1897-03-16 12 The Hon. Ho Kai of Hongkong will not, as originally arranged, proceed to America as First Secretary to H. E. Wu Ting-fang. He has been appointed to assist Sheng Taotai in his railway schemes and the establishment of the Imperial Chinese Bank.45 words
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Article44 1897-03-16 12 It is rumoured at Penang that Mr. F. G. Penney, Senior District Officer, Province Wellesley, will go to Singapore to act as Auditor-General, and that Mr. Bland, Collector of Land Revenue, Singapore, will assume the duties of of 8. I). P. W.44 words
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Article44 1897-03-16 12 The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Company, Limited, sends the following report on the February cyanide cleanup: —“The cyanide plant ran 15 days, treating 520 tons of tailings, yielding 203 ozs. of bullion of an average assay value of 16s. 3d. per ounce."44 words
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Article47 1897-03-16 12 In a bowling match between the Hongkong Club and the Club Germania, on thesth and 6th instant, the Englishmen won by 1,562 points. The (Germans had won the last live matches in succession, and the score in eight matches is English Club 2, German Club 6.47 words
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Article48 1897-03-16 12 H. M. S. Iphijeuia, a twin screw cruiser of the 2nd class, measuring 3,600 tons, arrived here this afternoon, from England. The Iphujenia is commanded by Captain Dudding, She carries 8 guns, and is of 9,000 horse power. Her crew is 221 in number.48 words
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Article64 1897-03-16 12 On the 13th inst., a Chinaman entered a shop in Wayang Street and forcibly took away a saw\ He then went down the street and entered another house where,aftei smashinga number of lamps and some of the furniture, he threatened to kill the occupant. The man64 words
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Article147 1897-03-16 12 This morning, at the Supreme Court, Mr. Justice Leach gave judgment in the case of Mr. I). D. Mackie, consulting engineer and marine surveyor who sued Mr. Chea Choo Yoo, the registered ow r ner of the steamer Hanoi for the sum of $225, alleged to be147 words
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Article159 1897-03-16 12 In the beginning of 1896, the Weising Lottery monopoly was granted by the Chinese Government to two Chinese gentlemen of the names of Clioy and Ching, the amount to be paid by them being Tls. 1,600,000 for a monopoly of five years. It was at first stipulated159 words
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Article114 1897-03-16 12 ’Rikisha Peon No. 17 was, on Saturday morning, charged by a ’nkisha-puller with having extorted 10 cents from him on the previous day. Mr. Hooper conducted the prosecution. The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and asked for a post ponement, which was granted, till the 18th instant. At Mr.114 words
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Article147 1897-03-16 12 GRAPES FROM AUSTRALIA. The food supply of Singapore is not so good as it might be because of lack of organization. We have steamers arriving every fortnight from Western Australia, which is sixteen days distant, and some of these steamers have refrigerating chambers; biu we do not147 words
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Article278 1897-03-16 12 (From a Corrcsptmdenf.) At a recent meeting of the J ubilee Committee, the Chairman really implied that it was expected the public would come forward and supplement the combined vote of the Government and the Municipal Commissioners, of $10,000 for the purpose of affording local amusement on278 words
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Article263 1897-03-16 12 S. C. C. V. A GARRISON XI. A match was played on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon between the S. C. C. and an eleven representing the Garrison. The military men went in first, and were dismissed for the extremely small score of seventeen. The ground was in good263 words
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Article806 1897-03-16 12 A PROGRESSIVE DEPARTMENT. The Government Gazette publishes the annual report on the Postal Depart- ment of the Straits Settlements for last I year. It is signed by Mr. L. A. M. Johnston, j the Acting Postmaster-General. Returns I given shew that, during the period under806 words
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Article348 1897-03-16 12 CHARTS IN FAULT. I Advices from Saigon, receive J morning, announce the loss of th e pj tish steamer Glamorganshire. wrecked upon the coast of Cochin?*!!! on the 6th instant. The Glamr /ri qZt l struck on rocks off Cape Varela It :1 night, says the Courrier348 words
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Article284 1897-03-16 12 ORDERS FROM HOME. A special meeting of the Singapore hire Association is being held this afternoon to discuss a letter from the Secretary of the Fire Oflices Committee (foreign) in London, affecting the status of the Local Committee. The letter lays down the Committee's decisionaa follows: ‘‘They284 words
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Article74 1897-03-16 12 Dr. Harley, the humourist and entertainer, has returned from Java, where he has been amusing and mystifying the inhabitants of the principal towns for the past six months. Ihe press speak highly of his performances, also of Miss Lillian, the magnetic lady and onieromancist, which is an extraordinary74 words
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Article102 1897-03-16 12 On Friday evening, two Europeanand a Eurasian went into an eatinghouse kept by a Chinaman in Victoria Street, and, giving, under the circumstances, a fairly large order, P r0 ceeded to supper. They consum'd two tins of fish, two tins of sixteen slices of bread, drank nine cups102 words
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Article653 1897-03-16 13 SKPO V LIXE*S CLUB. jiliOMHEAD MATTHEWS WINS. TuF compelitio* 1 for Mr. Berdoe Wilpri/c, delayed so lon R by bad tli'i was brought to a close on #Ca l iv. The winners proved to be 5f l Mattbvws and Mr. Yade, whose u 96 less 2. nett 94. Mrs.653 words
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Article114 1897-03-16 13 ksterday, a syce was walking a along Prinsep Street when a carriage, driven by a Chinaman, dashed gainst the animal from the rear slightly injured it. The ,j wner of the pony saw what had hapi>ened and shouted to the driver stop, but the latter took no n114 words
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Article85 1897-03-16 13 THE TOURNAMENT. RESULTS OF MONDAY’S TIES. CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS. Mrs. Adams and Mr. Waddell beat Dr. and Mrs. Freer, 6-4, 6-4. RESULTS OF TUESDAY’S TIES. MIXED DOUBLE HANDICAP. Miss Salzmann and Mr. Hooper, *cr. beat Mrs. Adams and Capt. Parsons, owe 16.3, 6-1, 6-5. RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S85 words
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Article438 1897-03-16 13 The new fashion, which has all the glory and prestige of an invention along more scientific lines, decrees that the women with bank accounts long enough to permit of this costly trifling shall have a tiny gold cap made for each of their fingers. From the cap is438 words
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Article327 1897-03-16 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Can nothing be done to checkmate the extortions of the Kling butchers in Singapore These men have recently raised the price of beef in this market to such a degree as to make it absolutely prohibitive to poor327 words
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Article117 1897-03-16 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Can any of your numerous readers give me a recipe for driving ants from the roots of coffee trees A small black ant is, in particular, a groat offender. He delights in excavating all round the roots of the117 words
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Article254 1897-03-16 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —If there are some people in this place who deserve to be spoken to in language more forcible than polite, they are the amateur musicians. 1 do not mean amateurs of the right sort. In the neighbourhood where 1 live,254 words
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Article645 1897-03-16 13 ARRIVALS. Par s. s. Sultan from Fremantle:— Messrs. E. Middleton, H. O. Paton, J. Haffenden, J. Archer, J. Snodgrass, H. Q. Giller, T. Stratt, and J. Kadama. Per s. s. Chow Phya from Klang via ports: —Mr. Koek. Per s. s. Hydra from Bangkok:—Major Lothaire, Messrs. Lewis, and645 words
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Article219 1897-03-16 13 Under this heading the following abbre /nations are used —str.—steamer; sh. —ship hq. —barque; Brit. —British; U. S. United 1 States; Fr. French Ger. —German; Dut. Dutch; Joh. —Johore; <fcc., G. c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers U. —Uncertain; T. P. W. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. I*. D.219 words
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Article1261 1897-03-16 13 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Benlarig Brit. str. 1,452 tons, Capt Wallace, 13th Mar. From London, 2nd Feb. G.c., and 1 d.p. P. Simons and Co. For Hongkong and Japan, 16th—W. Ban Hin Guan Brit. str. 199 tons, Capt D’Cruze, 14th Mar. From Klang, 12th Mar. G.c.. and1,261 words
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Article85 1897-03-16 13 w •M'W'W m m m. JL JJty port, probable date of arrival aruf name o/ agent*. j Aden, London, Mar 26; P. A 0. Anping, Europe, Mar 23: M. B. Kaisha. Alicante, Manila, Mar 10; Hinnekindt. Asloun, New York, l’ft Jan 22; Bantam, Moluccas, April 1 Daendels. Bayern,85 words
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Article1108 1897-03-16 14 u Flag I h Vessel’s Name. A Tons. Captain From Sailed. Consignees. C Rig j Mar 8 Hong Leong Brit. str. 1174 Fripp Penang ]Mar 6 Wee Bin and Co. 8 Sri Pegatan Dut str. 277 Craig B’jermasin Mar 4 Ang Lim Thay 8 Dogmar Nor str. 921 Amundsen1,108 words
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Article692 1897-03-16 14 Date. Vessel’s Name FlagARjq Captain Destination i Mar 8 Hong Leong Brit. str. j Fripp Saigon 8 Preussen Ger. str. Wettin Bremerhaven via ports 9 Calypso Brit str. McGill De'i 9 Oamorta str. Parson9 Madras via ports 9 Kutsang str. Payne Penang and Calcutta 9 Ban Hin Guan str.692 words
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Article97 1897-03-16 14 PASSED WNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag j Hate j ReDate. and Ship’s Name. Commander. of Fromwhere Destin- marks Rig. Sailing ation Mar 2 Brit s.s. Baron Cawdor Gemmell Mar 2 Batavia Port Said f.o. 3 Ned s.s.Gede Sikemeier Mar 3 Batavia Rotterdam 4 Brit s.s. Baron B’haven97 words
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Advertisement621 1897-03-16 14 STRONG ENGLISH WORDS. When a person says I suffered excruciating pain,” he expresses a fact in the strongest words afforded by the English language. The word excruciating comes from crus, a cross, and signifies an intensity of agony comparable only to that endured by one who undergoes the barbarous punishment621 words
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Advertisement419 1897-03-16 14 urgent danger to life, but it is hard to bear, and very exhausting just the same. In cases of rheumatic gout (Mrs. Rogers) the pain is caused by a poisonous acid in the tissues, originally produced by the decomposition of food in the stomach —indigestion or dysp?p«ia. The same poison419 words
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Advertisement475 1897-03-16 14 The best preparation tor present restoring, and beautifying the hnir* Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It keeps the scalp free from heals troublesome humors, and pt*. vents the hair from falling out Wha the hair becomes dry, thin, faded,« gray, it restores the original color ani texture and promotes a new and475 words
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Advertisement544 1897-03-16 15 Warm Debilitating Weather. Many people, after a long spell of oppressive heat, suffer from lassiloss of spirits, and a general -run down” feeling. They need a course of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, a medicine which has revived and restored to active life and health housands of such sufferers. A lady recently returned544 words
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Advertisement210 1897-03-16 15 LEA PERRINS’ OBSERVE THAT THE A SIGNATURE /J A St/fl' J (j PRINTED Q AX/ IN BLUE INK i DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, u m Worcester: J jg| B B fIPB Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London QB I210 words
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Advertisement19 1897-03-16 15 DR. A. P. BOWES. Dentist. HAS removed his office to No. 19, Battery Road. Above McAlister Co.’s. u. c.19 words
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Advertisement375 1897-03-16 15 fit on fy Msdhlns*f the kind tvardfrft Certiput* if the Cebatt* Exhibition^ 883-84, open to eft CeuntrM r “T' r D R LALDR'S k M, PHOSPHODYNE HAS THE LARGEST SALE OF ANY PHOSPHORIC MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. thirty yean has maintained its Its energising effects are shorn frees the jprld-wide375 words
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Advertisement70 1897-03-16 15 HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD. CYCLES, CYCLES, CYCLES, Just landed direct from the Stanley t Show, a consignment of Ladies and Gentlemen’s Cycles specially selected for this market and all 1897 PATTERNS, And of the following well known and high class makes: SINGERS BY SINGER CO., LTD., COVENTRY. J PATHFINDER,” BY THE70 words
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Advertisement292 1897-03-16 16 JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd SINGAPORE. ■> m < We KM KVTItO PLATE DEPARTMENT.—Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. Pnzes for Athletic meetings, J are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation292 words
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