The Straits Budget, 11 May 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section131 1897-05-11 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, and131 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 11TH MAY.
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Article39 1897-05-11 1 Gkkvtlle- N icolays. —On the 30th March *1 St. G 11-mover-square, by the Uev. W. Anderson, George Gre\ ille, H. M. Minister Resident at Bangkok, to Louisa, onlv daughter of the late Ll dh Nl( OLAYS, ot Frankfort.39 words
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Article301 1897-05-11 1 n.LM>IN<» Aim* LE«. The Greek Retreat. The l’ari*< Fire. Amendment Required The 4 Fare." Arbitration. Saturdav’s Telegrams. Greek Submission. Of Rauh-Shares. bn al. Market Quotations. Shipping News. IV'enger List. Malay War Telegrams. Police News. Bail Estreated. Robbery. A Collision Case. Singular Accident. The Tax on Chinese. Cattle301 words
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Article495 1897-05-11 1 Singapore, 11th May, 1897. PRODUCE. Gambier, 5.95. Copra Bali, 5.70. do Pontianak, 5.30. Pepper, Black, 15.25. do White, (5%) 23.70. Sago Flour Sarawak, 2.70. do Brunei, 2.05. Pearl Sago 3.20. Coffee, Bali, picked 40.00. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 40.00. Coffee, Liberian, No. 1 25.00 Tapioca, small Flake, 8.95.495 words
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Article588 1897-05-11 1 Thk mail for Europe, this week, leaves iy the P. O. s. s. Mirzapore. The P. s. s. Kaiser-i-llind with the mail Tom Europe of the 16th April arrived on Sunday. The mail for Europe next week leaves by the M. M. s. s. Yangtze. The588 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article113 1897-05-11 1 THE GREEKS IN EPIRUS. PANIC AND BAD LEADERSHIP London, 4th May. The retreat of the Greeks from Pentepigada, in Epirus, to Arta resembled the flight from Larissa. This result was due to deplorable leadership and unreasoning panic, in in which both morale and discipline vanished. Out of eleven113 words
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Article46 1897-05-11 1 PROBABLE MEDIATION. GREEK MISMANAGEMENT. ljoruLon, 6th May. Two hundred French soldiers have landed at Volo, where they are patrolling the streets. There is agrowing impression that the Powers will mediate between Greece and Turkey. The Greeks are wholly lacking in military stores and munitions.46 words
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Article68 1897-05-11 1 PRESIDENT KRUGERS POLICY. President Kruger has opened the Volksraad or Transvaal Parliament. Iu the opening speech, President Kruger proposed the closing of the public offices in the Transvaal on the Diamond Jubilee Day. As regards the political situation, the President admitted that the horizon was still clouded, but,68 words
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Article72 1897-05-11 1 APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE. FOURTEEN WAGGON-LOADS OF CORPSES. London 6th May. An appalling fire has taken place at a charity bazaar in Paris. The bazaar was attended by the cream of society. The bazaar structure was all consumed in twelve minutes. Upwards of a hundred charred bodies72 words
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Article30 1897-05-11 1 THE TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. The race for the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket resulted as follows: Mr. Galteemore 1 Lord Rosebery’s Velasquez 2 General Owen Williams’s Minstrel 330 words
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Article42 1897-05-11 1 GREEK RETREAT. THE POWERS MEDIATING. Ijondon 7th May. The Greeks have evacuated Pharsala and will await the Turkish attack at Domoko, fourteen miles further south. The Greeks have also abandoned Velestino, a railway station near Volo. The Powers are mediating.42 words
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Article43 1897-05-11 1 GENERAL MOURNING. In consequence of the fatal charity bazaar fire, there is general mourning at Paris and the theatres there have been closed. The Empress of Austria is prostrated owing to the death of her sister, the Duchess of Alen^on.43 words
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Article16 1897-05-11 1 THE ARBITRATION TREATY REJECTED. The United States Senate has finally rejected the Arbitration Treaty.16 words
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Article31 1897-05-11 1 FURTHER GREEK REVERSES. THE RETREAT FROM PHARSALA. London Bth May. The Greeks have left Volo undefended. The Greek army suffered terrible loss in the retreat from Pharsala to Domoko.31 words
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Article17 1897-05-11 1 BOER CONCESSION. The Volksraad or Transvaal Parliament at Pretoria has repealed the Aliens' Immigrant Law.17 words
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Article56 1897-05-11 1 FURTHER DETAILS. The Marchioness Gallifet and the Countess Mun did (not perish at the Paris Charity Bazaar fire, but escaped. One hundred and forty-six bodies have been identified, but the total loss of life is still not known. The Due d’Aumale died from shock on hearing of56 words
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Article131 1897-05-11 1 THE RETREAT FROM PHARSALA. Ijovdon 10th May. The Greeks left, at Pharsala, quantities of munitions of war and provisions, besides several guns, and the Greek prince’s personal effects. THE SITUATION AT ATHENB. The popular feeling at Athens is less warlike, and the anti-dynastic agitation there has131 words
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Article34 1897-05-11 1 DECLARATION BY MR. CHAMBERLAIN. Mr. Chamberlain has expressed the opinion that the repeal of the Aliens Immigration Law by the Transvaal Parliament will greatly relieve the tension between Britain and the Transvaal.34 words
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Obituary34 1897-05-11 1 DEATH. on 4th May, 1897, at No. 43, Prinsep Street Singapore, James Henry, 4th son (J f Thomas William and Harriett Caroline Siphons, aged l‘3 years and 4 months. Funeral at 4.30 p. m.34 words
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Article270 1897-05-11 2 {Straits Times 4th May.) There is almost a touch of humour in the reiterated desire of the Cretans for annexation to Greece, and in their continued refusal of the autonomy that the Powers have promised to secure. Greece is being badly beaten in the field, and is{Straits Times, 4th May.) - 270 words
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Article281 1897-05-11 2 (Straits Times 6th May.) T he fire at Paris, announced by telegram, rivets attention by its unusual mPjLire as well as by the horrors that Accompanied it. Such scenes, however, are nothing uncommon in China, when fire lays hold of the flimsy structures called there theatres at(Straits Times, 6th May.) - 281 words
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Article585 1897-05-11 2 (Straits Times 6th May.) When the new Municipal Ordinance was passed through the Legislative Council, after months of labour, it was hoped that a statute had been framed that would, for a considerable time, meet all tiie requirements of the Municipality. The result has proved that this hope(Straits Times, 6th May.) - 585 words
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Article311 1897-05-11 2 (Straits Times, 6th May.) The gharry driver, for the second time during the last four years, raises a protest against the habit of the European signing a chit instead of paying money. The gharry driver is right. It is unfair that he should be kept hanging around the(Straits Times, 6th May.) - 311 words
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Article385 1897-05-11 2 (Siraits Times, Ith May.) It is to be regretted that the United States lias rejected the proposed arbitration treaty. The treaty would have been one of the most hopeful signs of recent years. But we fear that tiie foreign politics of the United btates are unduly influenced by the(Siraits Times, Ith May.) - 385 words
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Article332 1897-05-11 2 (Straits Times Sth May.) Reverses continue to befall the Greek army, and it has met with such further disaster that the end of the war cannot be far off. The Powers, after the first Greek defeats, offered their mediation to stay the war. But Greece would not hear(Straits Times, Sth May.) - 332 words
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Article227 1897-05-11 2 (Straits Times, 10 th May.) The retreat from Pharsala and the subsequent disasters have somewhat humbled Greek pride. Greece now offers to withdraw her troops from Crete, a concession she scorned to make a few weeks ago. But the concession comes too late to satisfy the Powers. Greece(Straits Times, 10th May.) - 227 words
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Article842 1897-05-11 2 (Straits Times, 10 th May.) Thb local news of the day is the result of the last crushing at Raub. It had been most anxiously awaited by many; and, therefore, the telegraphic system of the Federated Malay States broke down, as it frequently does on occasions of(Straits Times, 10th May.) - 842 words
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Article71 1897-05-11 2 Paris. 4 th MayIn the afternoon, to-day, *j n troyed a charity bazaar held >y pie* of high rank in Parisian Thirty persons perished and more suffer from severe wounds. corpses are believed to be lying nn r ruins. May Day passed off quietly at 1 ar a71 words
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Article119 1897-05-11 3 Catholic Bishop of T 0E T through bv the French .unckovi. is going to have a hospital K n and children as a memorial long reign. 0t tl»‘ h Chess Club’s annual shows a balance in hand of *185, riit >70 brought forward from attain. >■ last119 words
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Article35 1897-05-11 3 a bail bond of Si00 was watt'd. It was given as surety for nance of a nkisha peon who V *t;_'c 1 with extortion. The bailer sieved a week to find his man.35 words
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Article619 1897-05-11 3 (/Vo/// a Correspondent.) Tbk very able article on this subject w iiirii ’appeared in the Straits Times last Friday, gave cogent reasons why this .racial tax should not be imposed. Il finm-ut the matter to the notice uftiie t'liincse, and the result of its con* Oration619 words
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Article157 1897-05-11 3 Messrs. Wheelock Co., in their freight report dated Shanghai, 23rd April, say :—Now that the termination of the il Conference year is close at iiand, both for London and New York, it may be interesting to anticipate what the future will bring forth. It is highly improbable157 words
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Article682 1897-05-11 3 PAHANG CORPORATION V. S. 8. 44 PERDANA.” This morning, at tlie Supreme Court, before Mr. J ustice Leech, an action was commenced by the Pahang Corporation against the owners of the steamship Verdana. The action was for judgment against the defendants, and their bail, for damages, and682 words
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Article672 1897-05-11 3 THE DEFENDANT ACQUITTED. The hearing of the summons against the manager of the Straits Cattle Trading Coy. was resumed to-day. The charged was amended as follows: That he, on or about the 28th April 1897 at Singapore did ship 15 head of cattle on board the s.672 words
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Article64 1897-05-11 3 Two Municipal meetings are fixed for to-morrow. The first one, held at 2.30 p.ni., is specially called to pass by-laws regulating petroleum storage, cattle sheds and stables, certain burials, markets, and slaughter houses. An ordinary meeting follows at 3 p. m., the agenda of which includes the jinrikisha strike64 words
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Article80 1897-05-11 3 by the people.— North-China Daily News. Owing to the counterfeiters of Foochow being able to make spurious silver dollars and subsidiary coins in close imitation of the somewhat crude specimens issued by the provincial Government, the authorities have decided to buy foreign machinery for the purpose, and willby the people.—North-China Daily News. - 80 words
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Article561 1897-05-11 3 FAMINE. Famine is severely felt in the provinces of Eastern Szechuan and Western Hupeh. Public subscriptions are invited in Shanghai and all the Yangtsze ports, and already several foreign firms have contributed liberally. An Imperial edict was issued on the 20th April, commanding that the sum of Tls.561 words
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Article220 1897-05-11 3 MISADVENTURES IN CEYLON. The Times of Ceylon narrates how, at Kandy, the King of Siam visited the Library and asked to be allowed to make an extract from a certain book. The Buddhist official to whom the request was made hesitated and said: How long will220 words
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Article331 1897-05-11 3 TELEGRAMS FROM A. FRENCH SOURCE. Paris, 24th April. The Greeks, after a sharp action which lasted six hours, abandoned the Mati pass to-day, and fell back on Pharsala. The Greek fleet has bombarded several places on the coast of Epirus, and along the Gulf of Salonica. Ghazee Osman331 words
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Article83 1897-05-11 3 A robbery was effected last night at ijhe house of a Chinaman in South Bridge Road. The occupant was awakened about 3 o’clock, and found that three men. were engaged in ransacking the room. He raised an alarm and the men decamped, taking with them a box containing cash83 words
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Article94 1897-05-11 3 The attitude taken up by the Japanese Government in the Honolulu affair is said to be that the refusal to permit the landing of free Japanese labourers there, who possessed the sum of money legally necessary by Hawaiian laws, was an infringement of diplomatic courtesy. It is94 words
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Article251 1897-05-11 3 Being mail day, there were very few people down at the course this morning. The work, however, was not very interesting to onlookers; almost all the horses were only sent slowly, except Calder’s, which were all bustled along a bit faster than the others. Buccleugh seemed to go251 words
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Article841 1897-05-11 4 THE craven stakes. The following is the result of the race for the Craven Stakes for three year olds:— Guernsey Kirkwall 2 3 JOHANNESBURG. Calcutta, April 19. A special ’telegram says the Pretoria Judges have decided that the stopping of the Star newspaper is illegal. It is currently841 words
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Article716 1897-05-11 4 The Negri Sembilan Government Gazette publishes the administration report on Jelebu for 1896. Mr. A. Keyser, who signs the report as Collector and Magistrate, remarks, at the outset, that the revenue of the State shows a slight decrease, compared with the figures for 1895. No considerable increase716 words
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Article90 1897-05-11 4 —Pinang Gazette. A case of gang robbery, accompanied with murder, is reported to have occurred at Pudu near Kuala Lurflpur, recently. The robbers, about a dozen in number, all Chinese, attacked a hut occupied by some of their fellowcountrymen. One of the inmates offered resistance and—Pinang Gazette. - 90 words
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Article69 1897-05-11 4 A singular accident occurred yesterday. Two Chinamen were engaged, near the fourth milestone on the Bukit Timah Road, in cutting bananas. To do this they were using a long bamboo, at the end of which was a sharp knife. By some means the knife slipped off and struck69 words
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Article177 1897-05-11 4 PLAIN SPEAKING. The loth and 11th May have been fixed for the election of the new Shanghai Municipal Council. The present Council remains in office until the day following the election. There was some plain speaking at the recent Ratepayers’ meeting at Shanghai to consider the action of177 words
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Article622 1897-05-11 4 THE SCHEME OF HONGKONG. A HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. The Hongkong Diamond Jubilee Committee met on the 26th April. The Hon. C. P. Chater presided, and said that he and two members of the Jubilee Sub-Committee had waited upon the Governor to discuss with him the622 words
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Article841 1897-05-11 4 Miss Emily Phillips, who wrote “The Education of Antonia,” is publishing through Messrs. Blackwood another novel having the title: “The Knight’s Tale.” It is a story of Paris during the Commune. Woman had at last taken her place in the House of Commons. The speaker was bringing his841 words
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Article247 1897-05-11 4 General Jones-Vaughan hasT^" from Penang by the s.s. Uorne,, Yesterday a rice dealer wa find w It is telegraphed that the Turk. ,h This morning, one Lee committed for trial, for having r.-tl from banishment. rned Colonel Alexander, the Colonial Engineer, leaves London for Sin<nJ? probably this247 words
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Article51 1897-05-11 4 The steamer Teucer which went into quarantine yesterday on arrival fro in Swatowwith a suspected case of phgiuon board, will be released to-morrow. The passengers are still detained, and,if the case is diagnosed as being one ol plague, they will have to remain in quarantine for eight days51 words
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Article50 1897-05-11 4 The Siam Observer assorts that tin* Siamese Government has under consi deration the starting of a Sanitary Department at Bangkok. The scheme provides for a fully organised depart ment with an European medical officer at the head and an efficient staff, including sanitary engineers of proved ability.50 words
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Article62 1897-05-11 4 One Captain Grant, who has lately been addicted to drink, was found in an unconscious condition in the five foot way in North Bridge Hoad, last evening, by a policeman. He removed to the hospital, and died then? a few hours afterwards. The decease! had been62 words
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Article65 1897-05-11 4 Adolpe Kunke, the man from Sinpa pore, who was arrested in Colombo harbour on a charge of criminal propriation and criminal breach o trust, was produced on the 27th Ap n before the Police Magistrate, and was further remanded for a week. It bable that he will65 words
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Article84 1897-05-11 4 Yesterday afternoon, while a China man was loading his boat at Boat Qua}he was abused by another Chinaman who complained that he could not p j any of the trade. From words the men came to blows, and the result was tna the boat-owner was stabbed in84 words
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Article86 1897-05-11 4 A Chinese correspondent writes that. yesterday, as a Chinese exchange broker was passing under the five-foot way o Messrs. McAlister Co/s office on h* way to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, he met tnree well-dressed China men, who pushed against him. ()ne them, he says, tried to86 words
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Article110 1897-05-11 5 I y ;l number of men were F M |j,iinrr. More than sufficient ji-fv the penalty had been I when they were arrested. I ()T forfeited, the magistrate I niiiig it only reasonable to Hg ;l haiice of paying the fine. ,nonev was restored to I110 words
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Article101 1897-05-11 5 I j A iIA i'loNS AT COLOMBO. I A .Jubilee arrangements had I d at Colombo on the 24th 7 4 the collection of Jubilee subI > wa-about to begin. Fourteen v 1 1 raise money for feeding I riptions to build a Yic- r in arables101 words
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Article153 1897-05-11 5 |j tihtming, the Rev. Father I. u and a kling girl about 9 I..,,; i appeared before Mr. Wilkinson I t.*a warrant issued against I -i to produce the latter. 1 his I tak» n 1 1 t lie instance of one I i. who alleges she153 words
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Article151 1897-05-11 5 a Ha, 21/A April. fl mortality at Bombay is i reduced. although the peo- 1 11; ;iig in Large numbers. It -1 that, if the present rapid plague cases continues, the H will be -tamped out before the m». At Kurrachce only seven- '•>' trom all causes occurred151 words
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Article242 1897-05-11 5 L f u,l ’4 u< *-n oi Holland lias lost Hr h* K«‘siini|>tiv<» in the person of i_ di»- 4i;4.ini Duchess of Saxe- 1,1 had shf lived till April flth, 'ompleted her seventv-third V I|f s. I Hus seems very late in i aiiyhodv to be242 words
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Article795 1897-05-11 5 The outside track was open this morning, with dolls against the rails; but, after the heavy rain yesterday, the going was very heavy and wet, except on the back straight; and, although most of the horses were sent along fast, there was notiiing very wonderful done. I see795 words
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Article92 1897-05-11 5 Mr. \V. Harcourt Bath, the wellknown naturalist, traveller, and explorer, who is a native of Birmingham, had arrived in Calcutta on his way to the Sikkim Himalayas, at the date of last advices. He intends to proceed to Singapore and the Malay Archipelago (Java, Sumatra, Borneo,92 words
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Article1941 1897-05-11 5 NOTES AND NEWS. .reuteii’s war correspondents. Reuter’s agency has two representatives at the Turco-Greek War. Mr. W. Kinnaird Rose, who was for many years connected with the Scotsman, and who went through the Russo-Turkish campaign for that paper and forthe Daily Telegraph,- has gone to the1,941 words
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407 1897-05-11 5 LIGHT DUES. The Hongkong Chamber of (Commerce held its annual meeting on the 2-Stli April, with Mr. Herbert Smith in the chair. The Chairman noted the success of the Chamber in agitating against the continued imposition of the special light tax levied to meet the407 words
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Article797 1897-05-11 6 (From the “Times of Ceylon London, 23rd April. The Greek squadron has bombarded Katerma, on the gulf of Saloniea, and destroyed large stores of provisions belonging to the Turks. It is expected that the provisioning of Edhem Pasha’s army will now be a matter of some difficulty. The(From the “Times of Ceylon *) - 797 words
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1491 1897-05-11 6 SOUTH AFRICA. The statement published by the Cape Arpus that the British Fleet, under the command of Rear-Admiral Rawson, c. b., had occupied the island of Invaeki, at the entrance to Delagoa Bay, is authoritatively denied. It is reported that a German steamer1,491 words
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Article39 1897-05-11 6 At the inquest on the remains of Captain Grant, who had been found unconscious in North Bridge Road, it was found that the deceased had died from heat apoplexy and fatty degeneration of the heart.39 words
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Article71 1897-05-11 6 The Police contingent for London leaves to-day in tlie P. O. steamer Japan. Yesterday’s paper-chase was fairly attended, and finished at Irwell Bank, where Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbertson entertained. There was music. 1 Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Co. advertise a reward of $250 for information leading to the71 words
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Article46 1897-05-11 6 T. Lansdown and T. W. Thompson have arrived from Bangalore, and are open to engagement for the meeting. Lansdown rides about 7st. 121b5., and Thomnson about Bst. lOlbs. Both are experienced horsemen, and have been doing well in Southern India of late.46 words
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Article50 1897-05-11 6 A Debate will be held at the Prinsep Street. Chapel, at 8 p.m., on Friday Motion “That travelling is a greater aid towards acquiring knowledge than reading.” Proposer, Mr. Choo Sian Kim, of the Anglo-Chinese School Literary Society. Opposer, Mr. Nah Kim Leong, of the Chinese Christian Association.50 words
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Article56 1897-05-11 6 The steamer Teucer was released from quarantine this morning. It has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the medical authorities that the suspected ca«e that she brought down from Swatow is one of plague* The segregated passengers, who are at present on St. John's Island, are56 words
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Article62 1897-05-11 6 The Malay Mail urges the formation of a volunteer force in Malaya. It takes the ground that, should the coast be blockaded in war time and supplies be stopped, the community would be completely at the mercy of hordes of bad characters. This danger has been pointed out over62 words
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Article65 1897-05-11 6 The P irum g Gazette congratulates the people there on the appointment of Mr. Sneyd Kynncrsley to the Resident Oouncillorship of that Settlement. It believes that if, from all the candidates for the post, they had had the selection of a successor to Mr. Skinner, they would have65 words
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Article83 1897-05-11 6 TRADE DEPRESSION. At the end of last month, says a Ceylon paper, coconut oil was in small demand there, and sales then only satisfied the limited demand from India, the Straits, and China. The present depression is said to be mainly, if not entirely, brought about by exceptionally83 words
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Article110 1897-05-11 6 FIVE THOUSAND RUPEES GONE. At Rangoon, on the 19th April, a cheque for Ro,000 was paid in by a certain firm before one o’clock, and the accountant having entered the item, left the cheque on the desk. The cheque, which was drawn in favour of hearer110 words
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Article115 1897-05-11 6 CONSIDERABLE STOPPING POWER. The report of Surgeon-Captain Gerald Mansfield, A. M. S., on the experiments with the special Dum-Dum bullet, carried out at Meerut (India) last December, furnishes, says the Ijahore paper, conclusive evidence of the stopping power& of the new bullet. The experiments were made on the115 words
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Article811 1897-05-11 6 THE TRADE. As Malaya coffee planters cularly interested just now'lr affects the home coffee trade th ’i,' 1 ing particulars gleaned from an ll( view' l>etween the representative (trocers Heviem and Mr. Thor 1 ton, the Manchester represents Messrs. Hanson, Sons, and Bartel’'* U be worth attentionBeing gated, Mr.811 words
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Article36 1897-05-11 6 7 M A Chinese servant, in the ment of Mr. Noronha, whs this 1 ing sentenced to two months inl l' “J ment for stealing two fpld ringjb j| $40, the property of Mrs. Norolih Jg36 words
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Article1208 1897-05-11 7 I f rt m the lion. Secretary of the I l- 1 V y. ul d addressed to Mr. Amot I C-** T' I |)7l t ur in tin* Famine Districts. I K tnvi Bundlekund, n.w.p. I April 9th, 1897. I rrU; <ik. Since the 26th of1,208 words
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Article104 1897-05-11 7 ITS WORKING AT HONGKONG. At the recentannu.il meeting of the longkong Chamber of Commerce, Mr. T. H. Whitehead called attention to the opium farm there, and its liscal working. The farm system, he says, is not only antiquated, but seriously a fleets the freedom of the port. The alternative104 words
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Article151 1897-05-11 7 THE THEFT AT RANGOON. On the 21st April, Amdat Meah, a peon belonging to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, was tried on a charge of stealing some Us. 75,000, the property of the bank. The evidence showed that the prisoner entered the service of the bank a151 words
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Article128 1897-05-11 7 REPORT KOK 1896. The Report of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce for 1896 shows widespread activity on the part of that body. The subjects dealt with incfude bankruptcy, petroleum, liquors, and limitation of suits legislation telegraph rates, telegraph vocabularies, Saigon, differential tariff', Congress of Chambers of Commerce,128 words
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Article1961 1897-05-11 7 YESTERDAY’S MEETING. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. Egerton presided, and there were also present: Messrs. Meyer, Moses, Evans, Joaquim, Sohst, Tan Jiak Kim, and Seah Leang Scab. Prior to the ordinary meeting, a special meeting was held at which cortain1,961 words
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Article987 1897-05-11 7 NOTES AND NEWS. MR. GLADSTONE AND THE JUBILEE. This announcement appears in the World: “1 hear that the Queen has expressed her wish to confer a mark of favour upon Mr. Gladstone in June next, and as he declines any distinction or decoration for himself, it987 words
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Article157 1897-05-11 8 The dollar is now below two shillings. It has been so before. A GARKY syee was tills morning lined £5O, in default, one month's imprisonment, for rash driving and causing hurt. Mr. It. (I. Watson will perhaps be appointed Secretary to Government, Perak, in case of the157 words
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Article47 1897-05-11 8 This morning, Mr. F. W. Olsen, of Messrs. Brinkmann Co., appeared in the 2nd Court to prosecute one Ali, a servant of the firm, for the theft of a watch worth The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for a month.47 words
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Article84 1897-05-11 8 Last night, or rather in the early hours of this morning, the police made two arrests that will probably rid the streets of two old offenders for some time to come. A Chinaman was found near Circular Road about three o'clock with a jemmy in his possession, and84 words
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Article45 1897-05-11 8 A gunner in the Asiatic Artillery stands charged before the magistrate with attempting to murder his mother-in-law. The case is one of a family quarrel concerning the accused’s wife. The injuries were inflicted with a razor, the woman’s throat and fingers being cut.45 words
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Article48 1897-05-11 8 A daring robbery was committed last Saturday in the house of Mr. Renny, Chief Engineer at the Prye Dock, Province Wellesley. Jewellery and money to tin; extent of about $l,OOO were stolen. Only part of the property was recovered, and two arrests have been made on suspicion.48 words
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Article96 1897-05-11 8 7 and have died of their wounds. Siam Free J'reas. Disorder is increasing in Kelantan. A Siamese was shot dead in the streets a short time ago; and this murder was followed by that of a Chinaman who meet his death in the same manner. Still another outrage is7 and have died of their wounds. Siam Free J'reas. - 96 words
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Article89 1897-05-11 8 Mr. Justice Leach gave judgment, yesterday afternoon, in the case of the Pahang Corporation against the owners of the steamer Perdana. The plaintiffs ease, it will he remembered, was that, owing to the negligence of the defendants, a launch belonging to the Company that was lying in89 words
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Article124 1897-05-11 8 Yesterday, evidence was taken in tie case of fraudulent bankruptcy preferre* against Chee Swee Hong of Malac *:t Mr. Anthonisz stated that the boo’ produced were in the office strongroom when he took charge of the office. They had been seized by his predecessor. They had been examined124 words
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Article185 1897-05-11 8 JAPANESE NATIONALITY. By the Shimonoscki Treaty all the Chinese in Formosa who keep their nationality must leave the island by to-morrow. The number of Chinese who were in the island at the end of January was ascertained to be 2,600,000, leaving but few who are not185 words
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Article736 1897-05-11 8 TOqUE OR CART WHEEL? The suggestion, says the Daily Telegraph that ladies might be induced on Jubilee Day to substitute toques of modest dimensions for the„“ cart-wheel hats which are at present so* fashionable is regarded as quite impossible by those who are responsible for the styles of736 words
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Article217 1897-05-11 8 the police contingent depart. Yesterday afternoon, the P. O. extra steamer Japan left for London, taking with her the detachment of the Malay Armed Police that is to represent the Colony at the Jubilee in June. The Straits’men number 24, and are in charge of Chief Inspector217 words
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Article1181 1897-05-11 8 HOW IT STANDS AT LAGOS. A recent Botanical report on the Colony of Lagos mentions that coffee is being largely planted in that Colony, especially a variety called Abbeokuta. Liberia coffee has proved successful there as well as Maragogipe coffee in the low land. Arabian coffee has likewise1,181 words
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Article318 1897-05-11 8 liongkok 7 mi?*- B A MINE FOR 1,000 TK'ALS. B The meeting of the Ratburi» Ifl Mines, adjourned from Uith behr\ M was held on 25th April at the of Messrs. Markwald Co., if A Bangkok, and there were present: M Deuntzer (Chairman), Messrs. lbtfB (Manager), Wiede,liongkok 7 mi?*- - 318 words
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Article133 1897-05-11 8 t, T t*vn- ,v I NO PLACE OF PROTECTIVE V>*•''" B About ten days ago, ajklujr vfl named Samboornam, resiil 111 1 Road, was found by a constlii" B and it was assumed that sln\ branded about the body by h<Mr‘ father. In giving evidence ing, the133 words
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Advertisement144 1897-05-11 8 IMPORTANT LAND SALE. An important auction of Government land was held this morning at the Land Otlice, three blocks situate at Telok Aver between the Mohammedan M osque ground and the Chinese Temple being offered for sale. Each block lias a frontage on both Telok AyerStrcet and Stanley Street. The144 words
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Article2181 1897-05-11 9 13 -GLIMPSES OF NATIVE LIFE IN THE STREETS. MISS AUGUSTA DE WIT.) \rrKK the early morning meal, the st begin the business of the day. where they are debarred from eir natural occupation, agriculture, '/where, moreover, the Chinese arti1! s and shopkeepers have almost ntjjvlv2,181 words
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Article78 1897-05-11 9 THE PROPOSED RE-CONSTRI’CTION. The Hongkong Daily Dress, in noticing the proposed new issue of Punjom capital, considers that, owing to the good prospects before the Company, there will be no difficulty in raising the money required. The only problem before the directors and shareholders, in its opinion, is to78 words
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Article112 1897-05-11 9 From the returns compiled by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, it appears that warships excluded —there were 42* vessels of 828,481 ton gross under construction in the United Kingdom at the close of the quarter ended M archil, 1897. At the corresponding period of last year there were 400 vessels112 words
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Article138 1897-05-11 9 A not unusual case, hut one presenting interesting features, was reported to the i>oliee this morning. A few days ago, a tongkang bound for Dutch territory was capsized near some Malay fishing nets. The fishermen went to the assistance of the Chinese, who offered *4O to be conveyed138 words
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Article204 1897-05-11 9 A few nights ago, a Bengali woman was seriously assaulted by some of her country-people. Three men and two women were arrested. When they fully comprehended how serious the matter was, they endeavoured to settle things by giving the woman 325, by way of compensation. This sum204 words
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Article1427 1897-05-11 9 Mr. Hall Caine sometimes writes his novels over two or three times before he is quite satisfied with the result. Bobbie bad been studying his dear old grandfather’s wrinkled face fora long time. Well, Bob,” said the old gentlemai do you like my face \es, grandpa,” said Jobbie,1,427 words
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Article21 1897-05-11 10 Seven hundred and thirty-five deaths were registered at Singapore last month, with a ratio of 41.92 per thousand21 words
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Article44 1897-05-11 10 Malay Mail. The Fancy Dress Ball at Kuala Lumpur, in connection with the Diamond Jubilee Festivities on the 21st June, will he held in the Government Offices. Prizes will be given for the most original costumes of ladies and gentlemen. Malay Mail.Malay Mail. - 44 words
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Article49 1897-05-11 10 Yesterday, at an auction sale held by Messrs. Powell Co., a quantity of Australian oats, bran, and chaff was disposed of. The prices realized were: oats. £5 per hag; bran,s3.ls; chaff, $2.40 to $2.55. There will be a further sale in the course of a few days.49 words
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Article122 1897-05-11 10 This morning, two Chinamen were brought before Mr. Wilkinson for refusing to pay an agreed-on sum of 820 to some Malays, who saved their lives at sea. The Chinese pleaded that they were poor, and would pay if they could. Being asked why they entered into a contract122 words
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Article282 1897-05-11 10 L>JSTRICT GRAND LODGE OF THE EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO. The half-yearly communication of the District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelago was held at the Freemason’s Hall last evening. The meeting was presided over by His Excellency Right Worshipful Brother Sir Charles M n chell, who was assisted by Worshipful Brother282 words
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Article242 1897-05-11 10 INCREASED BUSINESS. The Annual Savings Banks’ report for IXO6 states that, since these institutions were established in the three Settlements, 9,446 Accounts have been opened, and 4;*,566 deposits have been received for an aggregate sum of $1,590,475. The withdrawals number 17,418 for $1,502,044, the transactions242 words
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Article771 1897-05-11 10 This morning, the outer course was open, but after the rain the turf was very wet and the going heavy, except between the 6 furlongs and the Derby posts, where it keeps in very nice condition. Of the work done, there is little to be said. You cannot771 words
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Article79 1897-05-11 10 Mr. W. Egerton is appointed Inspector of Prisons with effect frotn the sth instant. Mr. Egerton will continue to act, for the present, as Deputy President of the Municipal Commissioners, Singapore. Mr. O. Schule is recognised as United States Consular Agent at Penang. The export of cattle from79 words
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Article1197 1897-05-11 10 I have read, Mr. Editor, with much interest the details yon published concerning the sixteen cents tea that was supplied at the Soldiers and Sailors’ Home. To quote from the Reverend Mr. Walker, I find that “for 16 cents a meal was provided consisting of tea, bread1,197 words
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Article352 1897-05-11 10 London, Friday 9‘h April. Even the ladies have been seized with the cyele-improvemcnt-invention craze. Amongst a long list of patents applied for last week were tlie names of three ladies, and all for improvements in cycle tyres. Of course. Ladies a-wheel get braver everyday. 1 have received352 words
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Article97 1897-05-11 10 THE BANGKOK TRADE. Evidence of the absence of any danger to Singa{>ore from the re-opening of the cattle trade with Bangkok was given on the 3rd instant, when a whole boatload of 22 head of diseased cattle from upcountry were shot there. The Siam Observer in mentioning this,97 words
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Article524 1897-05-11 10 FRENCH INDO-CHIN A. SIAM. The Semaine Coloniale of the April has received advices from Siam' showing an increasingly strains’ political situation as regards Frenrl interests in that country. French influence there is said to be falling off day by day. People in Siam who claim French protection are harassed and524 words
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Article51 1897-05-11 10 Cholera has appeared at Sourabaya and has suddenly taken a more malignant course after prevailing in a sponidie form. An English sailor has died o it in hospital. The Souraboya 1 ,,ura complains of the delay in supply 1 that city with wholesome water a« on exciting cause of51 words
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Article112 1897-05-11 10 The following is from th»* l''* Kelso’s recently issued report Anglo-Chinese Hoarding School in gapore:— Although the finances of the m*" ing are rather formidable, Hod haleading us aud opening up every n seemed to close in our faces in such J derful way that to doubt Him112 words
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Article95 1897-05-11 10 The event of the year, says Mr in his annual report, was tic* a made upon the school on accoun religious teaching. Whatever th* cause may have been, 1 think t r no doubt but that the biiiW» J of the Boarding school was 1 immediate occasion.95 words
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Article1106 1897-05-11 11 H rrjdetails of coffee 77J-* 7* it!i \merican repub- T| lt ‘iv. in the province ,,t mountains called only to be highly suitable WM:, of tile berry. An MM,- -tarted planting in IIB..- that, only latterly. I made upon a plantations, chiefly 7, ,,f:is many miles from jjK:1,106 words
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Article333 1897-05-11 11 THE REBELLION. Files of the Comercio to the 29th April give details of the rebellion showing it to be apparently degenerating into brigandage. Rebel bands are represented as still giving battle to the troops in the insurrectionary provinces, but always unsuccessfully. In the province of Cavite, the rebels333 words
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Article132 1897-05-11 11 ‘‘The Story of the Heavens” by Sir Robert Ball, has been known since 1886 as one of the most wonderful achievements in all popular scientific literature; and the revised edition of it now published brings it up to date —a very necessary matter in these' days, when132 words
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Article1168 1897-05-11 11 PETROLEUM. In Holland, greater attention is paid to the petroleum resources of Java. These have come more than ever under notice by the starting of a company to develop them with a share capital of fifteen millions of guilders, besides five millions in debentures bearing interest. The applications,1,168 words
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Article1044 1897-05-11 11 The biography of the late Lord Tennyson of which the proof-sheets are now in the iiands of his son, will be issued by Messrs. Macmillan in October —on the fifth anniversary of the death of the poet. The work which has been edited by the present Lord Tennyson,1,044 words
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Article107 1897-05-11 11 Statistics prepared in an authoritative quarter show that the spring publishing season has been exceedingly prolific. Of new books and new editions no fewer than 544 have been issued during March. That is probably a record, and yet the fact is hardly to be taken as a107 words
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Article188 1897-05-11 11 As is well-known, the Queen possesses many volumes of autographs, w hich she highly values. Not long ago, one of the maids-of-honour cultivated a talent for graphelogy, and amused her Royal mistress by criticising these autographs of celebrated men and women. The Queen tested her young188 words
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Article84 1897-05-11 12 Captain Frederick M. Close, R.A., is promoted to be Major. This morning, Mr. Marriott fined five men ten dollars each for gambling. A considerable number of passengers arrived by the mail steamer Kaiser-i-Hind from Penang, Colombo, Brindisi, and London. Their names are to be found in our84 words
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Article27 1897-05-11 12 A Chinaman named Teh Sek, against whom an order of. banishment was obtained in 1892, has just been arrested and will now be deported.27 words
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Article31 1897-05-11 12 A fire occurred in the early hours of this morning at No. 202, North Bridge Road. The premises were completely gutted and the house adjoining, No. 201, was considerably damaged.31 words
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Article44 1897-05-11 12 About 8.30 yesterday morning, the body of a Royal Artilleryman, identified as that of Gunner Woods, was found drowned near the sea wall opposite the Rallies School. It is probable that the unfortunate man fell into the water during the previous night.44 words
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Article55 1897-05-11 12 Messrs. Bor stead Brothers, the concessionaires for the construction of Tramways in Colombo, have obtained a site on which to construct the necessary works and buildings. It is anticipated by Messrs. 1 loustead Bros, that within twelve months from the Ist of May four miles of tramway will55 words
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Article85 1897-05-11 12 Mr. P. J. Liddiard, advance agent of the Ripograph Company, arrived in Singapore to-day from Penang. The Ripograph represents animated figures in motion taken by means of life photographs as tor instance a street scene, or a charge of cavalry, or the like. The Ripograph entertainment also brings85 words
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Article81 1897-05-11 12 Bombay 29th April. The Municipal returns for the 24 hours ended at 6 a m. yesterday morning show 29 fresh cases of plague and *l9 deaths, the total mortality from all causes during the same period being *9. The latest returns bring the totals since the outbreak to81 words
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Article110 1897-05-11 12 This morning, Adolf Kunke, who arrived in custody by yesterday’s mail, was brought before Mr. Marriott, charged with criminal misappropriation in respect to the sums of $3,200, $1,300, and $6OO, and with criminal breach of trust in respect to 123 brilliants valued at $3,700, and also 12110 words
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Article151 1897-05-11 12 ACTION IN CEYLON. The programme for the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee in Ceylon was to he finally arranged at a general meeting of the inhabitants to he held at Colombo on the 4th instant. The Governor would preside, and the Address to be presented to Her151 words
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Article312 1897-05-11 12 FULLY AN OUNCE TO THE TON. The following telegram is dated Raub, d.20 p. m. of 5th May, but was not received at Singapore till 9 a. in. of the 9th of May. Malay States telegraphy, as we have previously suggested, is not a good method of transit when312 words
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1123 1897-05-11 12 MARINE COURT OF ENQUIRY. A Marine Court of Enquiry into the circumstances of the collision between the s.s. Giang Seng (Capt. Follett) and the s.s. Penang (Capt. Taylor), in the Straits of Rhio, on the 28th ult., was held to-day. The Court was constituted1,123 words
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Article184 1897-05-11 12 (For the Far East) IVr P. d: O. s. s. Formosa from London, April 15: —Mr. E. L. Cockell, Miss J. W. Henderson, Lieut. T. Ar M, Cunningham, Lieut. C. S. Deverell, Mr. Geuny. Per P. O. s. s. China connecting with the steamer Rcmetta at Colombo. From184 words
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962 1897-05-11 12 TO THE EDITOR OP THE “STRAITS TIMES." Sir, —In Saturday’s issue of your journal appeared a paragraph taken from the report issued by the Rev. C. C. Kelso, the Principal of the Anglo* Chinese School, for last year. Before commenting upon it and the962 words
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Article628 1897-05-11 12 Prom tfu; Timet of Ceylon.") I St. Petersburg, 2sth ri A grand banquet was given last nighS honour of the Emperor of Austria m Czarexchanged most cordial toast* with Majesty, pledging continued friendship!! the common aim of peace. fl London, 2sth April■ The City and Suburban Handicap nM( Prom tfu; “ Timet of Ceylon.") I - 628 words
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Article1918 1897-05-11 13 noTKS news, AND REPORTS. WALLACE COLLECTION, understood that the GovernT l i aV r decided to purchase the freer Hertford House, so that there HU iKfcssity to remove the Wal- irr Collection just bequeathed to lace Ari ♦he nation. <IH JOHN MUIR. ()W is to rebuild its Royal1,918 words
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Article135 1897-05-11 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, It would he a great blessing and boon to suffering humanity, especially women and children, if an hospital was erected on their behalf as a commemoration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. That would be an everlasting monument in memory135 words
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Article143 1897-05-11 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, Yesterday, a considerable quantity of short sword-bayonets, such as are in use among the military, were sold by public auction. These were bought by any person who chose to bid, and a considerable number fell into the hands of143 words
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Article625 1897-05-11 13 MU. HILL REPLIES TO MR. VERMONT. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, -Perhaps you will allow me space for a few remarks on Mr. Vermont's speech before the Council on the 29th April. Mr. Vermont says In 1897, Province Wellesley imported 1,784 men, Perak 785,625 words
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Article208 1897-05-11 13 MALAY TRANSLATION. b^ ltjlA'** '^-S' oy j \~*y i sj* cA- jl?^o'** l> r r 3^ o «cJy c~>jy~* is\ *iX* y *x*y *i' O*'!/*’ J <sy oy f A° A 3 c/.' a'a p ■> a** *+>) \?*^y' J' j*^' a*\ .^fjU Ju 1 csf Z*'j208 words
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Article593 1897-05-11 13 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. C7u>w Pfci/a from Klang vi* ports: —Messrs. Haughton, McGregor, Mis. Aviet, and Miss Neubronner. Pers. s. Malacca from Teluk Anson via ports -Messrs. Maynard, Summers, Parkinson, Murray, and Burgess. Per M. M. s. s. Salazie from Yokohama— Mr. Stanley, and Mrs. Bagnall. From HongCapt.593 words
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Article114 1897-05-11 14 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used: —str. —steamer; sh. —ship hq.—barque; Brit..—British U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger. —German; l)ut. Dut< h 4oh.—Johore; Ae., (4. e., General •argo d.p.—clerk passengers; U.— Uncertain T. I'. W. —Tanjong Bagar Wharf; T. B. I>. —Tanjong Pagar Dock114 words
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Article1427 1897-05-11 14 Yrrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Benvorl'ich Brit. str. 2,164 tons, Capt Clark, Bth May. From London, 3rd Apl. G.c., P. Simons A Co. For Hongkong, 10th —W. Banka Dut. str. 124 tons, Capt Vos, 9th May. From Palembang, Bth May. G.c., 41 dp. Lim Chin Swee. For Palembang,1,427 words
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Article201 1897-05-11 14 Name, port, probable date of arrival, ana name of agents. A. Apcar, Hongkong, May 14; S. A Moses. Aden, Hongkong, May 24 P. O. Antenor, China, May 30; Mansfield. Augsburg, Sydney, May 15; Behn Meyer. Bantam, Sou ra bay a, May 27; Daendels. Bayern, Europe, July 22; Behn201 words
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Article1069 1897-05-11 14 h Flag 5 Vessel’s Name. A Toss. Captain From Sailed r f Z RlO i NHr GXE^ M’y I 3 Glenfalloch Brit str. 1434 Peters Amoy Apl 26 WW n 3 Poseidon Aus str. Meyer Trieste Mar 22<Ranm 1 an<l(, 3 Malacca Brit. str. 405 Daly T. Anson May1,069 words
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Article646 1897-05-11 14 l j J)ate. Vessel’s Name jFjlag&Ric. Captain Destisatios May 4 Pakan Brit str. Scott Batu Pahat 4 Ban Whatt Hin str. Olsen Billiton and Pontianafc 4 Batavier str. Robertson Penang 4 Secundra str. Parsons Madras via ports 4 Ban Hin Guan str. D’Cruze Klang via ports 4 Bengkalis str.646 words
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Article131 1897-05-11 15 PASSED SUN DA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Kla«. Date t Re- m) ship's Name. Commander. ok Fromwhere Destin- j marks jjifi. Sailing t ation I N«»r bar. Vi upland Thorsen Fremantle Bangkok r Tjerimai Van Duyn Dec 19 Barry {Batavia :'(t\ >r l.ar.Teutonia Johnson Port Natal Batavia di.131 words
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Advertisement145 1897-05-11 14 The N V 'A mf/Z l ..of the„ Season is made by Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. At this season, when warm and debilitating days art* with us, there is nothing like Ayer's Sarsaparilla to put new life into the slugg i s h system. It sweeps away the dullness; lack of appetite,145 words
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Advertisement420 1897-05-11 15 “A SOVEREIGN REMEDY” 7.j <1 »KK. EYE> to 58ET 1 r.11 K>. STINitS, Kin l M\ H IWIN8, '.indy blight or other causes), CHAFED SKIN, PILES, SCALDS, CUTS, SUNBURN, EARACHE, NEURALGIC THROAT COLDS, and SKIN AILMENTS generally, is CALVERT’S (’AUH0L1C OINTMENT, Large Pots, 13!d each (English rate) A Iitz« i420 words
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Advertisement821 1897-05-11 15 LEA PERRINS P OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL. Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester: Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. A SHORT TALK ON BEING TIRED Are you a working821 words
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Advertisement455 1897-05-11 15 hope Mr. I ardaker’s timely words, based as they are on an instructive experience, will be heeded by all to whom they apply. ME “STRAITS TIMES”. The “Straits Budget." The price of the Straits Times is as i follows: Daily issue per year 30 dollars, do. do. copy 10 cents.455 words
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Advertisement667 1897-05-11 15 Warm Debilitating Weather. Many people, after a long spell of oppressive heat, suffer from latitude, loss 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 healtk thousands of such sufferers. A lady recently667 words
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Advertisement340 1897-05-11 16 JOHN LITTLE Co SINGAPORE. Ltd > ELECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT. —Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, &c Prizes for Athletic meeting .3?340 words
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