The Straits Budget, 14 September 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section131 1897-09-14 1 The Straits Budget VOL- BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” (Cable Address Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1897. Straits Times, 15 Cents. The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang,131 words
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291 1897-09-14 1 Uisg Articles. |Udie- and Durzces. fc-trenchinent. Hard-up Clerks. The Indian Troubles. The Haul) Mines. The Nile Expedition. Two Emerald Isles. Of Silver. DCAL. Market Quotations. Shipping' AY u s. Pvseni'rr List. Mice News. A-eze.-i. kirde-s driving. Sew Market Road MAirder. Pads arid291 words
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Article461 1897-09-14 1 Singapore, 14th September, 1897. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to one p.m.) Gambler. 6.70. Copra Bali, 6.40. do Pontianak, >f 6.00. Pepper, Black, 19.00. do White, (5%) 33.30. Sago Flour Sarawak, M 3.25. do Brunei, 2.45. Pearl Sago 3.70. Coffee, Bali, picked OT 42.00. Coffee Palembaug, picked 45.00. Coffee, Liberian,461 words
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Article624 1897-09-14 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. O. s. s. Rosetta. The P. O. s. s. Mirzapore with the mail from Europe of the 20th August arrived on Sunday. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the M. M. s. s.624 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article99 1897-09-14 1 GOVERNMENT BORROWING. Ixmdon 7th September. Lord George Hamilton, the Secretary of State of India, asks for tenders, to be received on the 14th instant, for India Bills. The amount covered by the Bills is two and a half millions sterling, payable six or twelve months after date. THE FRONTIER99 words
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Article29 1897-09-14 1 AUTONOMY ACCEPTED. The insurgent authorities in Crete have accepted the principle of autonomy for that island. The Admirals will hence raise the blockade there on the 10th instant.29 words
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Article74 1897-09-14 1 RISE IN THE RUPEE. Lorulov 8th September. Yesterday, the tenders were opened for the ten days’ drafts on Calcutta or Bombay, required by the India Office, to the value of Rs. 291,90,000. Tenders amounting to one crore, or ten millions of rupees, were accepted at an average of 16^6.74 words
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Article92 1897-09-14 1 LOUD SALISBURY’S PROPOSALS. In consequence of a Note from M. Mouravieff, the* Russian Minister for Foreign Adairs, implying that Britain is responsible for the evils resulting from the delay in the conclusion of peace, Lord Salisbury has made fresh proposals. These proposals aim at the appointment of an92 words
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Article15 1897-09-14 1 The Governor of German New Guinea has been killed by the natives.15 words
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Article49 1897-09-14 1 THE RESULT., The race for the St. Leger resulted as follows: Mr. J. Gubbins’s b. c. Galteemore 1 Lord Rosebery's b. f. Chelandry 2 Saint Cloud 3 Mr. J. C. Joicey’s oh. c. Silverfox 4 Mr. L. D. Rothschild's b. f. GoUtta 5 Five horses ran.49 words
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Article23 1897-09-14 1 Matters on the North-West Frontier of India are generally quieting down. The tribal gatherings are dispersing. Several outlying posts have been relieved.23 words
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Article72 1897-09-14 1 Conflicting reports are in circulation regarding the purport of the alliance between France and Russia. One rumour says that they are bound to assist one another whenever attacked; but not, if either of them is attacked because it had declared war previously. The Times Paris correspondent says72 words
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Article13 1897-09-14 1 The Powers have accepted Lord Salisbury’s proposals re the indemnity loan.13 words
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Article36 1897-09-14 1 London, 10th September. In consequence of the Dervishes evacuating Berber, arrangements are going on at Suakin to open up communication with the Nile expeditionary force. The Dervishes are withdrawing from all their eastern posts.36 words
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Article22 1897-09-14 1 The Duke and Duchess of York have left Ireland. They had previously visited Belfast where they were received with immense enthusiasm.22 words
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Article37 1897-09-14 1 London IDA September. Tiie Indian Treasuries are receiving sovereigns and half sovereigns in exchange for rupees at the rate of fifteen rupees for the sovereign, and seven rupees and eight annas for the half sovereign respectively.37 words
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Article31 1897-09-14 1 Greece acquiesces in the foreign control of her revenues, but the Powers are still not agreed whether the first instalment of the indemnity shall precede the evacuation of Thessaly.31 words
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Article14 1897-09-14 1 The Government of New South Wales are encouraging the cultivation of coffee there.14 words
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Article22 1897-09-14 1 Two of the largest firms at Preston are working short time. Five thousand looms are affected. The outlook is gloomy.22 words
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Article18 1897-09-14 1 The Cubans have captured an important fortified town. Excitement prevails in Spain and in the United States.18 words
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Article26 1897-09-14 1 An explosion in a dynamite magazine in a deep level mine at Johannesburg has caused great havoc. Five whites and twenty-five Kaffirs were killed.26 words
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Article86 1897-09-14 2 SILVER RESERVE. London 13th September. The Times publishes an article from a trustworthy correspondent who states that the Bank of England has consented to hold one fifth of its reserve in silver. The Times assumes that some weighty reason of State must have inspired such a harmful86 words
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Article21 1897-09-14 2 THE BLOCKADE. The idea of raising the blockade of Crete has been given up, owing to the opposition of Germany.21 words
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Article17 1897-09-14 2 AN INHARMONIOUS CONCERT. Russia, Britain, and Germany are unable to agree regarding the indemnity question.17 words
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Obituary13 1897-09-14 1 DEATH. ■(,> the 7th instant, at Fern Cottage, i ijoad. Charles Paul Derrick. 913 words
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Article342 1897-09-14 2 (Straits Times 7th September.) The ladies of Singapore are indignant. In the matter of falling dollars and rising prices, they have endured much. They have submitted to see the harmless domestic hen [claiming the fullest measure of exchange compensation alike for its tough and hardy body and(Straits Times, 7th September.) - 342 words
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Article207 1897-09-14 2 (Straits Times 7th September.) Correspondence, just laid before the legislative Council of Hongkong regarding the salaries of officers employed there the public service contains an despatch by Lord Ripon on, the best way for Government to %cure retrenchment. Lord Ripon was Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1894,(Straits Times, 7th September.) - 207 words
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Article538 1897-09-14 2 (Straits Times 8th September.) We publish to-day a letter from 44 Hard-up Clerks,” complaining of the serious effect upon them of the fall in the dollar. It is a reasonable letter, though somewhat exaggerated, and we sympathise with the clerks in the undeserved misfortune which, in common with(Straits Times, 8th September.) - 538 words
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Article266 1897-09-14 2 (Straits Times, 9th September.) Reassuring news comes from India to-day. Our telegrams tell up that the Indian frontier is generally quieting, that the hostile tribal gatherings are dispersing, and that various outlying military posts have been relieved. There have been pessimists who have seen in these recent(Straits Times, 9th September.) - 266 words
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Article554 1897-09-14 2 (Straits Times 9th September.) 9 W The Raub crushing for the months of July and August has yielded 1,517 ounces of smelted gold from 2,350 tons of stone. That gives us the somewhat low average of 12 dwts. 21 grains and a fraction of gold to the(Straits Times, 9th September.) - 554 words
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Article217 1897-09-14 2 (Straits Times, 10 Ih September.) The occupation of Abu Hamed by the Nile expeditionary force, after the overthrow of the Dervish forces there, has had far-reaching results. From Abu Hamed the river bends to the southward towards Khartoum or Omdurman, the Dervish capital. On this bend, about(Straits Times, 10Ih September.) - 217 words
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Article461 1897-09-14 2 (Straits Times 10 th Septeml>er.) The Duke and Duchess of York have left Ireland after visiting Belfast, where they received an immense ovation.” That is one of the items in to-day’s telegram. It affords a parallel between the Emerald Isle of the West and the Emerald Isle(Straits Times, 10th Septeml>er.) - 461 words
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Article1210 1897-09-14 2 (Sfroit* Times, 13/A Sep lernhtr A CORRESPONDENT of the TV according to to-day’s telegra^, 81 1 Bank of England has thatth to .hold one-fifth of its ,n,e# N silver. The reserve U thirty millions of pounds 8te the Bank may, according terms of its charter, hold i ts(Sfroit* Times, 13/A Seplernhtr. - 1,210 words
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Article80 1897-09-14 3 i-A'ii k i s reported to be rapidly a f Amoy, and it is expected <*l«*an bills of health will shortly be there. ol the Nippon Yusen Kaisha's is reported to be on the way k* w<:ast le, New South Wales, in bal- load with Australian coal80 words
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Article44 1897-09-14 3 A«r KNT1<>X or ca^e extension in the a l,1< 7 has been concluded between Vy n i^ r (^overnm ent and the Easwiil hi i Company. Three cable* 1/ rom the main island to the 08 of p anay, Negros, and Cebu.44 words
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Article43 1897-09-14 3 One of the principal causes of the present fall of the quotation of silver, according to a Japanese official despatch, is the eager purchases of gold coins by Russia. Recently, she made a purchase of *30,000,000 worth of gold at one time43 words
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Article36 1897-09-14 3 Detective Inspector Quincey has been dismissed from the Hongkong Police Force, by order of the Captain Superintendent of Police, for neglect of duty in not discovering and not reporting a certain common gaming house there.36 words
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Article43 1897-09-14 3 Mr. Furuya, lately editor of the “Far East,” now correspondent of the “Nation’s Friend” and its allied papers, is a passenger by the Salazie to Europe. He proposes to spend about four years in Europe, writing to Japan concerning his travels.43 words
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Article52 1897-09-14 3 According to a Peking despatch although H.E. Li Hung-Chang should, by right of seniority in rank, hold the chief directorship of affairs at the Tsungli Yamen or Chinese Foreign Office, it is not so at all, and the old statesman is actually relegated to a back seat by52 words
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Article50 1897-09-14 3 The Court of Appeal has confirmed the refusal of Mr. Justice Vaughan Williams to make five directors of the London and Colonial Finance Corporation (Limited) liable in respect of an alleged breach of trust. The directors in question included Mr. H. S. Foster, M.P., and Dr. Clark, M.P.50 words
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Article50 1897-09-14 3 Famine is raging in the Chinese province of Szechuen. The Chinese officials are reported to intend opening subscriptions abroad in aid of the sufferers. It is said that Lo Feng Loh, Minister to England, and Chang, the Chinese Consul at Singapore, have been ordered to collect subscriptions.50 words
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Article78 1897-09-14 3 ADVERTISEMENT WANTED. The Malay Mail maintains that the Federated Malay States are not advertised enough, with the result that British manufacturers hardly know' anything of their w ants. As matters now stand, cheap German sarongs, prints, pipes, beer, and cutlery are all to be found in the native78 words
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Article114 1897-09-14 3 The import of kerosine into Japan, last year, amounted, it is said, to 6,331,036 yen in value. Oil, however, is produced in various parts of Japan, and in some instances the quality is supposed to be hardly inferior to that of American oil; in others, it114 words
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Article108 1897-09-14 3 The Assizes opened this morning before the Acting Chief Justice. There are twenty-one cases on the calendar, and several of them are of a serious character. Five Chinese coolies are charged with murder in connection with the throwing overboard, at sea, of a Chinese coolie recruiter on the108 words
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Article103 1897-09-14 3 PRI80N OUTBREAK. The other morning, a desperate attempt was made by nine Chinese convicts to escape from the prison at Macao. The men had excavated a hole at the basement of a ceil, where the wall is between three and four feet thick. Pushing out, they surprised the inner103 words
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Article278 1897-09-14 3 TO THE EDITOR OF THE u 8TRAIT8 TIMES.’ 1 Sir, I shall be glad if you can find room in your paper for a few remarks re the Durzee Strike. Are the ladies of Singapore prepared to pay the prices demanded; if not, what do they propose doing278 words
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Article540 1897-09-14 3 This morning, one Pitchay, a syce, was charged before Mr. O'Sullivan with driving his carriage rashly and negligently, and thereby causing the death of one Li Ah Fong on the 16th of August last. Inspector Bugden prosecuted on behalf of the Crown Mr. Van Cuylenberg appeared for the540 words
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Article138 1897-09-14 3 MURDER AND SUICIDE. At an hotel at Saigon, on the 31st August, a murder followed by suicide took place under peculiar circumstances. A head cook named Michel, employed at the hotel, left for France, six months ago, leaving a substitute, named Blanc, in charge of his department. A138 words
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Article678 1897-09-14 3 •THE MONEY MARKET. There has been considerable talk, says the China Mail of tightness in the money markets at Hongkong and Shanghai, owing to the withdrawal of Japanese yens from there. But it is alleged that these ports, owing to the smaller amount of yens cireulai ing678 words
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Article55 1897-09-14 3 Formosa being differently circumstanced to the colonies of the Treaty Powers, the new treaties between Japan and foreign powers will not apply to the island until some special conditions are agreed to, It is expected that trouble may arise in making this special agreement and the Ministers of State55 words
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Article66 1897-09-14 3 We regret to announce the very sudden death of Mr. C. P. Derrick, which occurred last night, at his brother’s house, from failure of the heart. The deceased had been ailing; but was not considered seriously ill. The funeral will take place this afternoon66 words
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Article83 1897-09-14 3 The s. s. Kutsang arrived at Singapore yesterday afternoon from China. The captain reported to the Police that, during the previous night, a band of coolies got together, seized a Chinese coolie recruiter, and threw him overboard. He was not recovered. In consequence of this83 words
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Article76 1897-09-14 3 THE UNDAUNTED.” H. M. S. Undaunted says the Hongkong Telegraph is shortly to be re-armed by the substitution of quick-firing guns for the ten six-inch breech-loaders which she now carries. It is not yet known exactly when the new guns are to arrive, but, when they do, some time will76 words
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Article94 1897-09-14 3 BEEF SUPPLY CUT OFF. The High Officials of Tientsin suddenly, on the 27th August, forbade the slaughter of cattle, and have thus, in a great measure, cut off the meat supply of the residents. It is impossible to procure beef at any price. The action of the officials constitutes94 words
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Article103 1897-09-14 3 TOUR IN GERMANY. On the 29th August, the King ai rived at Mecklenberg-Schwerin, where he was received by the Grand Duke and Duke John Albert of Mecklenberg, who has already been to Siam. In the evening, there was a state dinner in honour of the King,103 words
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Article117 1897-09-14 3 HONGKONG FOLLOWS SINGAPORE. At the last meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council, the Attorney-Gene-ral moved the second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to further amend the Prepared Opium Ordinance, 1891.” He explained that the object of the Bill was to give the Government more control over117 words
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Article118 1897-09-14 3 An emigrant by the Nanshan, from Hongkong to Singapore, jumped overboard when the steamer was passing Sulphur Channel, the other day, at that port. He was picked up and handed over to the police. It appears that very often immigrants at Hongkong go to boarding-house keepers and offer118 words
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Article857 1897-09-14 4 The Shanghai Mercury of the 25th August gives particulars of the loss of the s.s. Cheang Hye Teng which foundered during a typhoon, on the 10th August, about 350 miles to the South of Moji, Japan. The third engineer of the steamer, nine of857 words
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Article32 1897-09-14 4 At date of last advices from Hongkong, the money market there was very tight, in consequence of the large premium on yens (U per cent.). •Business, generally, has been very much affected.32 words
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Article1080 1897-09-14 4 NO. 21. —BUITENZORG.—( Continued (BY MISS AUGUSTA DE WIT.) The Hindoo period, however, has left in this neighbourhood records more authentic than Praboe Wangi’s fancybuilt palace on the heights. Near a native kampong, which derives its name from this proximity, the so-called Batoe To el1,080 words
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Article123 1897-09-14 4 A hearty welcome home awaited the Marquis and Marchioness of Breadalbane on their arrival at Taymouth Castle recently after a long absence abroad, during which they visited Singapore. Great preparations had been made for their reception by the inhabitants of the surrounding districts, who assembled in large123 words
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Article242 1897-09-14 4 Paris, 25th August. President Faure, to-day, visited St. Petersburg. An enormous crowd welcomed him, despite the rain, with frantic enthusiasm. The Czar met the President there in the afternoon, to lay the foundat ion stone of th£ Troitsky bridge. The President then received many deputations at the Winter242 words
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Article850 1897-09-14 4 Mrs. Brown Potter and Mr. Kyrie BeUew will appear at the Shaftesbury Theatre on October 15th in an Australian drama by Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove, who will be the managers of the enterprise. A.D. 1925. Emancipated Mother (calling down the stairs to her son): Harry, you tell that850 words
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Article56 1897-09-14 4 Thb Austrian arrived here this moffi* on her way to I'enan g f ml: -i.l guarded by armed polkT"* l 1 along the main roadfti J? y th J Living at Bangkok* Freely, is daily h •'H cult lor foreigners and Rice there is almost at tion^fX^rkl't^^i^^56 words
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Article53 1897-09-14 4 The production of the I„di an mines steadily increases. Tit ,d output in July amounted to 3-) as against 32,008 ozs. during June Mysore is regarded as "the 1J producer, next to which is the ChsmS Reef. Nundydroog and the Coromaw mines also show an increase in53 words
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Article54 1897-09-14 4 JAPANESE OFFICERS SENTENCED Major Sato and Captain IshiaA recently found guilty of cowardice i Formosa, were on the 18th August s* tenced to death by court martial Ba the Imperial Court being still in moun ing for the death of the Emp* Dowager, the sentence was commnt* to54 words
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Article175 1897-09-14 4 An interesting case to employers ao workmen was heard at the Ilcngkoß Magistracy on the 2nd instant. TI director of a journeyman tailors’ gull was charged with having, by means i threats, induced workmen to leave the employer’s sendee. Some time ago, tl guild issued a notice calling175 words
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Article341 1897-09-14 4 It may be remembered that a l>oal the property of Mr. Van den Burs, wi removed, some t ime ago, bv a man cilia Harvey —but who now seems to n known as Stone. His course has no* been traced. The Sourcdxiifa Courant says:—bn 24th August, there341 words
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Article1000 1897-09-14 5 -o the EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,' I much admired the letter writ- t() you on tiiis subject yesterday by Income.” She would, I am prove a great organiser, and *1,1 manage a lock-out on the ,4 approved modern principles—if she in ,'r*' in England. But1,000 words
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Article796 1897-09-14 5 Lord Wolseley (Commander-in-Chief) has started on a yachting tour, having had Sir Donald Currie’s private yacht placed at his disposal. The Commander-in-Chief is in good health and spirits. (after going over the whole stock of blankets) —“You needn’t show me any more. I only came in to look796 words
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Article590 1897-09-14 5 HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING. The half-yearly general meeting of the slrareholders of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Limited, was held to-day at noon. Mr. John Anderson presided in the absence of the Chairman, Mr. J. R. Cuthbertson, and there were present: Mr. C. A. Rauch, Mr. A.590 words
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Article225 1897-09-14 5 A correspondent writes —ln view of the numerous complaints made of thefts committed at night by burglars, it is astonishing how easily the magistrates deal with cases of men brought up for prowling about in the small hours of the morning, armed with knives, and being225 words
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Article2303 1897-09-14 5 We have received from the Roxburghe Press, of London, a charmingly printed little book by Mr. Arthur Keyser. On a previous occasion, when we criticised somewhat severely a book by Mr. Keyser, he remonstrated; and, if we recollect aright, the spirit of his remonstrance was that the2,303 words
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Article227 1897-09-14 6 A CAPTAIN AND A JAPANESE OFFICIAL. In tlie British Consular Court, at Yokohama, on the 21st August, Captain Kemp, of the steamer Moyune, was charged wilh assaulting a Customs House officer. It appeared that Captain Kemp objected, to the officer making use of a ceriain reserved227 words
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Article51 1897-09-14 6 On the 2nd instant, Detective-Inspec-tor Stanton, Chief of the Hongkong Detective Service, was dismissed from the Force for gross neglect of duty in failing i.» a gambling house. The deposed officer had been over twentyfour years in-the, Police Force, and, dur- eng that time, had rendered distinguished iervice.51 words
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Article1137 1897-09-14 6 London, Friday 13 th Augvst. A M heat-w ave has of late been passing over this country, or, at any rate, a tempo m ture decidedly hot for England has been maintained, though ninety in the shade is not more than enough to make Colonial visitors smile and1,137 words
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Article217 1897-09-14 6 A tree fell, last night, during the squall, at the corner of Selegie Road and Middle Road, and severely injured a ’rikisha coolie. Armed gang robbers near Amoy lately looted a transit due station of &'),000. The head of the gang is a woman, who has escaped217 words
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Article42 1897-09-14 6 Three more commissioned and ten non-commissioned Russian officers have arrived as instructors to the Corean army. They do their *work very well, and the regiments are said to present quite a fine appearance, the words of command being given in Russian.42 words
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Article63 1897-09-14 6 There w*as a considerable fire yesterday afternoon shortly after four o’clock, at Kampong Pukat. Some saw r dust that was being burnt in the vicinity of the huts caused sparks to ignite the Kampong, and, in a very few minutes, the whole place was in flames. The Kampong was63 words
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Article61 1897-09-14 6 At Hongkong, too, house accommodation falls short. Capitalists there are not very keen to build houses for Europeans, because the erection of Chinese houses and godowns appears to be a better paying speculation. At Shanghai, the same difficulty prompts the suggestion of building a sort of Junior Club,61 words
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Article86 1897-09-14 6 A somewhat curious case was reported to the police this morning. It seems that a Chinese Towkay was disturbed during the night by one of his servants for some purpose. The tow’kay became exceedingly angry and said that, if he was awakened again, he would kill the86 words
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Article95 1897-09-14 6 The Straits Cricket team will leave Singapore on October 25th by the P. and O. steamer Rosetta. They will probably arrive on the 31st of October, and will, therefore, have some days of practice before the matches that are to be played. The first match is that between95 words
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Article24 1897-09-14 6 THE CRUSHING. A telegram from Raub, dated yesterday afternoon, says: Crushing is finished. 2,350 tons of 8tone realised 1,517 ounces of smelted gold.24 words
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Article64 1897-09-14 6 LONGING FOR THE GOVERNOR. The Pinang Gazette complains of the Governor, when there, staying for weeks on the top of the hill, out of the sight of the people. It affirms that what Penang people want, and what they think they ought to enjoy, is the presence of the64 words
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Article72 1897-09-14 6 THE SITUATION IN MALAYA. A correspondent shows, in the Malay Mail that, as regards the wages question, producers in Malaya profit most by a falling dollar. The hardships from depreciation falls on the labourers and upon those whose income rests on a gold basis. But it is72 words
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Article104 1897-09-14 6 wife-selling. The fall in the dollar and the greatly enhanced price of rice appears t;o be affecting the Hongkong Chinese to a considerable extent, says the Telegraph. Servants are asking for an increase of wages, and the reason is always “alio thing just now too muchee dear.”104 words
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Article103 1897-09-14 6 THE SHANGHAI-WOOSUNO LINE. The construction of the railway line from Woosung to Shanghai has already made considerable progress, in accordance with plans that were completed and approved some time ago. The work of construction has so far advanced that the engineers look forward to the line being opened103 words
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Article333 1897-09-14 6 A JAPANESE OPINION. What change will the prices of commodities undergo when the gold standard comes into operation is one of the economical problems of time, says a Japanese vernacular newspaper. Some people allege that fluctuations depend solely on the success or otherwise of the standard. Should333 words
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463 1897-09-14 6 THE LOSS OF THE CHEANG HYE TENG.” The enquiry into the l„ steamer Cheung ll ye T of ft, place on the 10th Aueu* l 1 Moji and Hongkong, was Shanghai on the 2«th ntln le<i Japanese Okamoto master of the Cheung Hve T qUart r tinued his evidence. 1463 words
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Article268 1897-09-14 6 This afternoon, Messrs. Powell ami Co. off ered for sale by auction, by order of the Collector of Land Revenue, seven valuable building allotments situated on Teluk Ayer Reclamation, between the offices of the Telegraph Company, and the New’ Market, with frontages on Raffles Quay and268 words
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Article92 1897-09-14 6 The chess column of the contains the following an d recent match between Hon r m Singapore:— ll0 th VY r e have Been compelled to n r' r men >r\ the games with Singapore. I human to seek to find excuse* j aV ing and to suggest92 words
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Article81 1897-09-14 7 the first of September, at Kobe, I .inese Government opened an of fishery and other marine I t- The Japanese Consul here Pv pVany persons who propose to I i that Exhibition passes giving 1 3^ n pi.-ifities for inland travel. The I Government will, also, be81 words
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Article97 1897-09-14 7 .h-aktm ental reorgan is aton T flu!*? of Ceylon hears that the rn0 i of that island has submitted a Cm to the °f State for the Canisation of Government appoint- there. Its object is to reduce number of European officials and ?ve them generally speaking—higher pSt while, on97 words
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Article134 1897-09-14 7 Charles Edwin Harris, an American, was brought before the second magistrate this morning, charged with personating a detective, and giving an order Mr?. Kemp of the Straits Hotel to yd certain property until she received firth* r orders from the police. He was dressed in police uniform. He was134 words
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Article146 1897-09-14 7 I A n.uiiKsi**>.\ dent says i —It is inconI rivall* Iimv the magistrates continue I to en'.are the noise that is made I thro' at the morning by the crowd I of j«e fhat gather in the lobby, and I eiv/j in the courts. They (the magisI146 words
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Article143 1897-09-14 7 A< i.\< krt was held, last night, at the I "inii'i; ore Temperance Club, under the I »aii;i_:cii)ent of Mr. K. B. Lindsay. Mr. I P*"i-*rt Allen presided, but the attendI im-e was considerably affected by the teivy storm that occurred just before I > time of143 words
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Article186 1897-09-14 7 CHAP JI KI.” This morning, a Chinese woman, aai,le 'i Yeo Koi Lan, was charged with drying on a Chap Ji Ki lottery, yesat Xo. 19, Fisher Street. Mr. Bell prosecuted. •h. Evans, Protector of Chinese, rn that from information he Reived yesterday, he gave one Lim AhT lve lnar186 words
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Article1274 1897-09-14 7 London 1 2th August. There is not yet much change to be chronicled in skirts, but change has taken place surely if slowly. This, of course, is inevitable with the growing craze for skirt braiding and flouncing. Fortunately as yet few dresses are being made up with1,274 words
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Article702 1897-09-14 7 Undoubtedly most of the wonderful exhibitions of marksmanship given by the famous professional shots of recent times have been genuine in every respect, says a writer in Chums.” But inasmuch as such a performance is generally regarded as a “draw,"certain unscrupulous entertainment managers, especially in America, have702 words
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Article29 1897-09-14 7 w Japan will herself undertake the 1 building of one of the large cruisers—9,000 tons and 10 knots—provided foi in the second period of the new naval programme there..29 words
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Article310 1897-09-14 7 {From the u Times of Ceylon.") London, 30th August. The Powers have again addressed the Greek Government on the subject of the indemnity to be paid to Turkey. The Greek Government has decided to reply after the Chamber has passed a vote of confidence in them. The{From the u Times of Ceylon.") - 310 words
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Article1362 1897-09-14 7 Young Father (anxiously): “Is it a boy' or a girl Doctor (a confirmed cyclist): No, it’s a tandem! At Hastings. He (meeting his last year’s girl at the seaside): You haven’t changed much since we parted here last year.” She (blushing): “Only mv name.” Arthur: “I hear that1,362 words
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Article56 1897-09-14 8 The proposed new Pearl’s Hill reservoir is to cost between $150,000 and $175,000. A Chinaman has been fined one hundred dollars at Penang for bringing unstamped letters into the Colony. One hundred and fifty-four deaths ‘were registered at Singapore, during the week ending on Saturday last, with56 words
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Article39 1897-09-14 8 The Assize opened at Penang on Tuesday last with seventeen cases for trial. The Dutch naval officer charged with causing the deatli of a Malay woman, by a rash act, will be tried before a special jury.39 words
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Article56 1897-09-14 8 In deciding a case this morning, in which a man had been brought to a police station by a ’rikisha peon, Mr. Wolferstan pointed out that the arrest was illegal, as the peons had no power to arrest. Peons should call for the police on the spot, and,56 words
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Article63 1897-09-14 8 H. M. S. UNDAUNTED.” 11. M. S. Undaunted, says the Hongkong Telegraph is now beginning to assume a more ship-shape appearance, her after funnel having had the last section added to it. A lot of work still remains to be done in her engine room, and conquently she will not63 words
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Article63 1897-09-14 8 It is rare for a Chinaman to cut off his queue, but at Macao, on the 29th August, all the prisoners in jail were found to be without queues. Enquiries were made as to the reason, but no explanation was forthcoming. It is supposed that they had sworn63 words
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Article81 1897-09-14 8 A European, named Kipuss, who some time ago was residing at a hotel, became ill whilst there and was removed to the hospital. A few days ago, he was discharged as cured, and took passage by the Choir Phya for Malacca. Shortly after departure, the man seized a81 words
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Article84 1897-09-14 8 Three Chinamen were tliis morning charged with being reputed thieves, and with loitering about at 3 a.m. yesterday, in Beach Hoad. It came out in evidence that the men were sleeping. They had previous convictions ranging from six to two. They were ordered to find sureties of $5O84 words
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Article249 1897-09-14 8 Judging from the quoted betting, and the very small field, the St. Leger of 1897 must have been a very uninteresting race. The winner, Gal fee Mare until he won the Middle Hark plate, was not thought much of as a two year old, and, although he started249 words
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Article325 1897-09-14 8 A TALE OF THE SEA. The Courrier Haiphong, of the 21st August, tells how two soldiers —a Belgian and a Dutchman —deserted from the Dutch service in Borneo, last July, and put to sea in a boat belonging to one of their officers. They meant to reach Singapore325 words
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Article115 1897-09-14 8 The Government of India lias sanctioned a sum of twenty thousand rupees for improving the Bombay Dockyard. The money is to be expended in the deepening of the entrance to the Duncan Docks. Within the Government Dockyard are a suite of graving docks, two of which are known115 words
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Article123 1897-09-14 8 PALL MALL MAGAZINE.” The most remarkable feature of the Ball Mall Magazine for September is Robert Hie hens’ and Lord Frederic Hamilton's story, A tribute of souls.” The first part of this tale appeared in the August number. It is truly a weird and dreadful story, and it keeps the123 words
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Article160 1897-09-14 8 DANGER FROM ADULTERATED MILK. Dr. Clark, the Government Analyst of Hongkong, in his report for 1896, notes that enteric fever in that Colony largely arises froih the bad quality of the milk supplied. He analysed eleven samples of milk of which four were found to contain added water160 words
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Article550 1897-09-14 8 CHAP JI KI.” A TERROR TO CHINAMEN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAIT8 TIMES.” Sir, —So disastrous to Chinese households has the form of gambling known as Chap Ji Ki n become, that heads of families regard it with dread and look on it with terror. It is a game550 words
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Article88 1897-09-14 8 MRS. KYNNERSLEY’S AT HOME.” Mrs. Kynnerslev gave an 44 At Home yesterday afternoon on Government Hill, the centre of interest being the conclusion of a two-days’ Lawn Tennis Tournament, which Mr. and Mrs. Kynnersley had arranged and for which they provided the prizes. The band of the regiment played, and88 words
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Article158 1897-09-14 8 Messrs. W. W eddell and Co., the colonial produce agents, have completed an inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of uvo children at Lichfield, Staffordshire, from the effects of eating frozen mutton. A family of seven partook of the meat, when it was served hot one day,158 words
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Article300 1897-09-14 8 THE REBELLION. The rebel bands in Central Luzon take the offensive, at times, despite repeated defeat. Thus, at San Rafael, where the Government forces, the other day, overthrew three thousand rebels who had laid siege to the place, the enemy resumed the attack on the 20th August. So300 words
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Article577 1897-09-14 8 44 Now* tell me about your early years, Mr. Cowen. Were you ever in danger of becoming a prodigy said a representative of 44 Chums to Mr. Frederic Cowen, the famous composer. 44 Well,” replied my host, laughing, 44 1 suppose I must confess to having577 words
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Article752 1897-09-14 8 A new edition in three vr>i. John Brown’s Hor* Subset f published by Messrs. Black 10 W Mre Gertrude Atherton the'* rican novelist, is going to proposes there to complete hcr^ Uen m new story. Messrs. Cliatto announce for tion shortly a new novel bv u PUkli<752 words
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Article1068 1897-09-14 9 r H g usual fortnightly meeting of the icipal Commissioners was held terda}’ afternoon. Mr. W. Egerton, .y-ITesident, occupied the Chair, I there were also present Messrs, f 5t Van son, Tan Cheng Tuan, Choa Meyer, Joaquim, Moses, aljd t vans FINANCE. IV financial statement showed a balance1,068 words
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Article91 1897-09-14 9 FATAL EXPLOSION. Sydney advices to the 16th August report a terrible accident near Noumea in the French colony of New Caledonia. A number of officers and artillerymen were out in two boats to destroy several bombs loaded with melinite. During the operation of connecting the electric current, the91 words
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Article138 1897-09-14 9 The Luton Chamber of Commerce has received from the new Government Department of Commercial intelligence several specimens of foreign made hats for horses sent to England by the British consulat Bordeaux, who in his report states that the hats are now in general use in that138 words
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Article201 1897-09-14 9 The growth of cane and the manufacture of sugar are looked upon as important industries in both Queensland and New South Wales; but whilst the climate of the former colony renders the employment of white labour in the field almost impossible, the plantations of the latter are201 words
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Article977 1897-09-14 9 London 17 th August. IMPERIAL FEDERATION, i The Russian newspapers declare that > the realisation of a scheme of Imperial t Federation embracing Great Britain and i her Colonies would prove a menace to Europe, and make Great Britain a univer1 sal pirate. They state that a977 words
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Article792 1897-09-14 9 When the world is fast becoming all mapped and labelled, and geologized and botanized, and described in 44 Proceedings and 44 Transactions,” there is something refreshing, says the Times in learning that there are still a few miles of little-known ground. Christmas Island, which lies about792 words
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Article100 1897-09-14 9 The King of Siam has lunthed with Prince Bismarck- at Friedrichsruhe. Mr. Hooper, Registrar of Hackney Carriages, has taken three weeks’leave; Mr. Joaquim is in charge of the department. A cricket match, S. C. C. v. The Garrison, was commenced last evening. The S. C. C. went100 words
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Article46 1897-09-14 9 Such is the lawlessness at Bangkok that, on the 2nd instant, the compound of the royal palace there was entered into and the residence of an official was cleared out of gold-leaf and other valuables to the amount of 40 catties or 3,200 ticals.46 words
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Article83 1897-09-14 9 coffee planting. That the Hawaiian islands are adapted to the cultivation of coffee is shown by the appearance of numerous patches of wild coffee trees throughout the islands. It is estimated that Hawaii itself contains over 200,000 acres of land suitable to the growth of the plant, and at83 words
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Article100 1897-09-14 9 CLOSING THE SINGAPORE MARKET. The closing of the Singapore market to Siam cattle is said to have caused a rise in the price of meat at Bangkok. The butchers there are supplied by dealers whose chief business had been the export of cattle to Singapore. The finest head100 words
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Article261 1897-09-14 9 A correspondent writes: —The eating houses, whether frequented by Chinese, Klings, or Malays, present a filthy appearance. Thousands of persons are fed at these daily, and it is possible the mortality bill is affected by the food prepared and consumed at them. They are apparently under the special261 words
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Article362 1897-09-14 10 THE ENTRIES. The entries for the 3. C. C. Autumn Tennis Tournament close at seven o’clock, this evening. The follqwmg are the entries up till noon to day: THE CHAMPIONSHIP. J. G. Mactaggart, A. J. Woodroffe, John Rainnie, H. D. E. Parsons, A. R. Linton,362 words
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Article354 1897-09-14 10 LOSSES IN THE FRONTIER FIGHTING. The number of British officers who have been killed or wounded in the fights on the N. W. frontier of India is large. In the attack at Maizar, three officers were killed and three wounded, and one of the latter died a few days354 words
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Article60 1897-09-14 10 It is rumoured, says the Malay Mail t that Sir Frank Swettenham is only to be in Kuala Lumpur for a very short time, and that he will then join H. E the High Commissioner in Taiping, and finally leave for England early next month. Mr. Rodger will60 words
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Article724 1897-09-14 10 PETROLEUM AND MINING. Over one hundred coolies left Sourabaya on the 26th August for Cotie in Netherlands East Borneo, to work in boring for petroleum. The boring is on account of a British company which commands a capital of forty millions of guilders, and works on a large724 words
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Article61 1897-09-14 10 With reference to the attempted suicide of one Kipus, it appears that the manager of the hotel where Kipus stayed reported to the police that Kipus seemed insane; and that the hotel manager further guaranteed the hospital bill of Kipus. In all the circumstances, it seems as61 words
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Article2245 1897-09-14 10 It must be flattering to the Governor to see that the people of Penang are longing for His Excellency. Amidst the difficulties of harbour schemes that will not work, and in the sad embarassment of the fallen dollar, all that Penang people desire to make them happy2,245 words
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Article104 1897-09-14 10 INCREASES ASKED FOR AND GIVENThe Hokien and Taichew twakot owners have been agitating during last few days for an increase 0 lighterage rates. They held a rnee uj the other evening, and decide<i demand $1| for a twakow the river to the roads 1115 of SI as at104 words
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Article119 1897-09-14 10 The Market By-laws, passed Singapore Municipality, were c^ n by the Governor on the 1st Mr. R. von Pustau resumed charp the Austro-Hungarian Consulate, pore, on the 4th instant. A licence has been issued w John Amery, Minister of Rfhg 1 solemnize marriages in tn Settlements. finvernor The119 words
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Article1062 1897-09-14 11 (From our Ccn~rcspondent.) 3rd tiepteml>er. MINING. j-’kom the Ulu, it is reported that the x v plants on the Liang Estate look piceedingly well. A gold reef was yceiub* discovered at a place called j ur v i*Mas, on the Liang Concession. .'Ui)-*'i Rengul, on the Chaping-Sega rlu1,062 words
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Article1385 1897-09-14 11 THE GREAT BIG BOOM. Of all the objectionable devices for puffing a book there is none more distressing than to have the author interviewed (or interview himself) upon the character, aim, and quality of his latest work. If you are a complacent soul, you may pardon him1,385 words
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Article65 1897-09-14 11 It appears that the Dutch gunboat Ceram was engaged in conveying to Edie the man and woman who were arrested by the Rajah of Kerti in connection with the Pegu tragedy. They were put in irons while on boa*d. It is believed that sufficient evidence will be adduced to65 words
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Article112 1897-09-14 11 A JURY IN DOUBT. Before the Judicial Commissioner at Kuala Lumpur on the 7th instant, a Malay was tried for murder, and two other Malays with abetment of the same. The jury acquitted the latter. As to the other prisoner, the jury failed to be unanimous. His Lordship112 words
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Article121 1897-09-14 11 At a moment when silver is a drug in the world’s markets it is curious to hear of some Chinese gentry petitioning their authorities for permission to reopen an ancient silver mine. It seems that there is an ancient mine in the Huchou district which when worked, some121 words
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Article1205 1897-09-14 11 A ROMANCE OP THE RAILWAY. In his new and powerfully written I story, 007,” in Scribner’s Magazine Mr. I Rudyard Kipling imparts life anc I reason to the leviathans of the iron I road. On the English readers’ behalf, I the Daily News has kindly punctuatec1,205 words
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Article420 1897-09-14 11 Further evidence was taken in the New Market Road murder case on the 6th instant. Naimansah deposed to meeting Chakra, dressed in Chinese garments, on the night following the morning of the murder, but he did not report that to the police. Tamby Kechil said he420 words
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Article36 1897-09-14 11 The five test matches between Mr. Stoddart’s team and All Australia have been fixed for the following dates;— Dec. 10, at Dec. 81, at Melbourne* Jam 14, at Adelaide Jam29* Melbourne; Feb. 85, at Sydney.36 words
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Article121 1897-09-14 12 Sir Charles Mitchell is expected to visit Perak this week. Messrs. Bogaardt and Cuthbertson arrived yesterday from Batavia. There was a fairly good attendance at the Projectoscope on Saturday night. 4 The telegraph vessel Sherard Osborne will proceed, this week, to the Philippines for cable work. Mr.121 words
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Article40 1897-09-14 12 A resident in Bombay has sent an order to Colombo for a ’rikislia. There are already a few ’rikishas in use in Bombay, and it is possible that there will be an extended use for ‘ricks’ there Before long.40 words
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Article40 1897-09-14 12 The tank oil steamer Bullmouth has arrived at Bombay, having in tow the Dutch steamer, Palitmrus from Java for Amsterdam, disabled. She lost her tail shaft and propeller. The Bullmouth was on her way to Madras and Calcutta.40 words
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Article29 1897-09-14 12 The Siamese gunboat Coronation arrived here on Saturday afternoon from Bangkok. She left for Puket, yesterday morning. H.M.S. gunboat Plover also arrived here on Saturday afternoon from Penang.29 words
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Article52 1897-09-14 12 A telegram to Bangkok papers, dated London, 6th instant, states that Prince Bismarck, according to an interview, is indisposed to attach boo much importance to the Franco-Russian alliance. But, says the Prince, as the French pot is now’ moved nearer the fire, the more easily it w ill52 words
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Article63 1897-09-14 12 The sailing ship Phaais was w’recked and abandoned on Royal Charlotte Reef, 130 miles N.W. of Labuan, on the 3rd inst. Her crew of 27 men was picked up by the s. s Libelle on the 6th, and‘taken to Labuan. The Phas is is a British ship, under command63 words
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Article71 1897-09-14 12 The annual report of St. Nicholas’s Society for the year ending on the Ist July last has been published. In that period, the Society raised about $2,678, and it closed the accounts with a balance of over four hundred dollars in hand. But the demands upon its71 words
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Article82 1897-09-14 12 A ROYAL WEDDING. In honour of tlie marriage of H.II. Tunku Besar, Mahmood, of Pahang, to H.H. Miriam of Johore, eldest daughter of the late Sultan Abubakar, festivities, which will last a week, began yesterday, Sunday. A procession of Malays, firing of guns, and shoutB of acclamation82 words
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Article127 1897-09-14 12 DEMAND IN CALCUTTA. The steamer Ziceeyia, which went up the Hooghly, the other day, brought a full cargo of kerosine oil from Sumatra. This trade is absolutely a new one, the first vessel w ith j)etroleum from Sumatra having arrived there less than a year ago. There have127 words
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Article81 1897-09-14 12 A cablegram gives the output from the mines of the Pahang Corporation for the month of July as follows Jeram Lumpong Mill; In 28 days of 24 hours each, 1,240 tons of stone were crushed, producing 35 tons of black tin; 20 heads of stamps running; working costs,81 words
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Article84 1897-09-14 12 new retirement rules. The Ceylon Government contains certain regulations regarding the retirement of officers from the Public Service. Under these regulations, retirement is to be made compulsory for every public officer on attaining the age of 60 years, except in special cases when the employment of the84 words
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Article97 1897-09-14 12 ladies and gentlemen’s pairs. There is announced a handicap, medal play, 9 holes, for prizes presented by some bachelors of the Club. The arrangements are that there are to be prizes for the winning lady and for the second lady. This will be played on Saturday the97 words
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Article92 1897-09-14 12 A cricket match was played, on Saturday, between the S. C. C. and the Officers of the Garrison. The Club scored 65 and the Officers 55. The 2nd XI played the S. R. C., and won by 14 runs. The scores, respectively, being 55 and 31. In the cricket92 words
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121 1897-09-14 12 DOLLAR increase, sterling decrease. The return of imports and exports into the Colony during the first quarter of the present year lias been published. imports. Excluding treasure, the imports foi the Whole Colony during the quarter under review show thus on comparison with the121 words
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Article213 1897-09-14 12 The Courrier de Saigon of the 8th instant publishes a despatch to the Governor-General of French IndoChina, dated Manila, 9th August. At that date, a sharp action had just been fought between the Government forces and three thousand rebels at San Rafael, in the province of Bulacan. The213 words
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Article626 1897-09-14 12 SPEECH BY DR. L1M BOON KENG. On Saturday night, the Chinese Weekly Entertainment Club, on Ann Siang Hill, was a scene of convivial enjoyment. The grounds were illumined with lanterns, while the interior was prettily decorated with flags, flowers, and evergreens. There was a considerable gathering,626 words
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Article212 1897-09-14 12 I THE PEARLING INDUSTRY. A correspondent writes to the Times of Ceylon about the pearling industry in Mergui, which was only started on an extensive and systematic scale, half a dozen years ago, by Europeans. It may be interesting to know that the shellbearing area, viz., the Mergui Archipelago,212 words
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Article1938 1897-09-14 12 NOTES AND NEWS. JAPAN OIL. The United States Consul at Chemnitz writes to the State Department that Germany is tun? ing its attention to the oil territory in Japan, and that an effort is being made at Tokio to organise a syndicate simila r to the Stan dr1,938 words
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Article768 1897-09-14 13 THE HANDICAPS. A CLASS SINGLES. Captain Parsons, owes 15.2, Elliott, w< T>. 8. Reid, owes 5, Rainnie, owes S, (i.M actaggart, owes 3, A. J. Wright, owes 1. Cole, scratch, Linton, scratch, WiwdrntFe, rec. 1, Pearce, rec. 1, Wolferstan. ref. 2, Campbell, rec. Maxwell, ret.768 words
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Article319 1897-09-14 13 In spite of the rain, the going was nut at all bad on Saturday, and some .ast work was done. The Tyersall lot oave been getting more work than most of the others, and seem to be much further advanced. Attachment is looking very well, and, if he319 words
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Article1221 1897-09-14 13 (From the “Times of Ceylon”) London, August 31st. The Duke of Cambridge is attending the German army manoeuvres at Coblenz, and yesterday led his regiment past Emperor, who, at a banquet in the evening, heartily ..thanked the former Commander- 1 in-Chief of the brave British Army for(From the “Times of Ceylon”) - 1,221 words
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Article239 1897-09-14 13 CHANTABOON TO BE EVACUATED. The Queen Regent of Siam, says the Siam Free Press, received an important telegram from the King of Siam, immediately after the latter’s visit to Russia. This message brought word that the Siamese mission had completely succeeded at the Russian Court, and that239 words
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Article622 1897-09-14 13 CURRXHCY TROUBLES. Concerning the new currency system, which is to go into effect in Japan in October, the Miyako does not offer a very bright forecast. It thinks there are two reasons why the new system s not likely to work well. These are: vl) the recent fall622 words
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Article393 1897-09-14 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE u STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —May we occupy a little space in one of your columns of to-day’s issue on a subject which is of the greatest concern to all employes, namely, the fall of the dollar and -its consequences We are clerks393 words
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Article368 1897-09-14 14 TO THE EDITOR OP THE STRAITS TIMES.’* Sir, —While it is admitted that there is distress owing to the pressure caused by the low dollar, it is inconceivable what unpractical and sentimental views are taken of the situation by a certain class of the community.368 words
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Article613 1897-09-14 14 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Neera from Teluk Anson via ports:—Mr. Vassor, Dr. Edgar, Mrs. Bowman, Messrs. Scott, Kissood, Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins, Mrs. Pennefather, Lieut, de Bury and Mr. Gaffney. Per 8. s. Tambora from Batavia :—Messrs Maun, L. Jeune, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fol, Messrs. H.613 words
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Article214 1897-09-14 14 Under this heading the following abbreviations p re used: —str.—steamer; sh.—ship bq. —barque; Brit.—British U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger. —German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh. —Jobore; &c., G. c., Genera) cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain; T. P. W. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W.214 words
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Article1380 1897-09-14 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Amherst Brit. str. 108 tons, Capt Rozells, 11th Sept. From T. Anson, Bfch Sept. G.c., and 180 d.p. Wee Bin and Co. For T. Anson 13th —Rds. Ban Hin Ouan Brit. str. 199 tons, Capt D’Cruze, 12th Sept. From Klang, 10th Sept. G.c.,1,380 words
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Article940 1897-09-14 15 Flag v-g'SKL’ 9 Name. Tons Captain From Bail*d Consignees. -pi Brit str. 941 Nesbitt Calcutta Aug 29T. C. Bogaardt. Mindanao Spa. str. 3009 Roldos Manila Sept 2;E <fe H Hinnekindt 6 ,IP j S ho ne Brit. str. 870 Madge Malacca str Sept 4 Telegraph Co. Ltd. 6'i ira940 words
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Article585 1897-09-14 15 I I Dm:. Vessel’s Name Flag A Rig Captain Destination *pt t> P. de Satrustegui i Spa. str. Tomasi Manila 6 Ban Fo Soon Dut str. Odink Pontianak 7 Ban Whatt Soon Brit st*. Rouse Billiton and Pontianak 7 Olenfal loch j str. Peters H’Long Amoy and Swatow 7585 words
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Advertisement767 1897-09-14 14 NOTICE. IN the matter of the Estate of the late WALTER A. L. HENNINGS, deceased. Notice is hereby given that, the undersigned having been appointed Administrators by the District Court, Lahadato, all creditors, and other persons having any claims or demands against the Estate of the late Walter A. L.767 words
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Advertisement607 1897-09-14 14 After thw I got a^Mt 00 “"bid',! mendation from 8 0u °f ou hdoor patient!??;. ever. Park ment P z°vcc^ D v< a month, I lost all and gave up taking it n ln ,I ’*W more than a living as n, >* hfe and o/ten prayed that «f would607 words
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Advertisement529 1897-09-14 15 Indigestion Loss of Strength And Appetite. The testimony of Mr. B» Dennis, Adelaide, South Australia, who was cured by Ayarfe Sarsaparilla, is like unto that of many thousands of others. Ha writes: “It is with very much pleasure that I testify to the great benefit I received from using your529 words
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Advertisement356 1897-09-14 16 dK' Jt'.* i SINGAPORE. I KLECTRO PLATE DEPARTMENT.—Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. PrizesTor Athletic We are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, &e meetm S»,4* 51 m J&Wfd.356 words
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