The Straits Budget, 7 December 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section136 1897-12-07 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and136 words
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470 1897-12-07 1 £A[)IS<» ARTICLES. Oonferencs. The German Navy. Market Farming. Germany aiul China. The Hongkong Governorship. The Town Hall Fiasco, special Jurors. ftS'ports. DtaL Market Quotations. Shipping News. Passenger List. Police News. goidier> and ltikisha Fuller. The GUncona. A Wha Wliay Lottery. Unemployed* Engineers.470 words
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Article528 1897-12-07 1 Singapore, 7tii December, 1897. PRODUCE (Rates are corrected to 12.30 p.m.) Gambier, buyers.... 5.50. Copra Bali, 6.50. do Pontianak, 6.10. Pepper, Black, 17.00. do White, (5%) 33.00. Sago Flour Sarawak, 2.85. do Brunei, 2.38|. Pearl Sago 3.45 Coffee, Bali, picked 32.00. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 39.50. Coffee, Liberian, No. 1528 words
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Article415 1897-12-07 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. &O. Ganges. The mail from Europe of the 12th November by the P. O. Chusan arrived yesterday. The mail for Europe, next week, leaves by the M. M. Melbourne. The M. M. Laos with the mail415 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article58 1897-12-07 1 PROPOSED INCREASE. London 30//t November. The German Naval Bill, to be laid before the Reichstag, has been published. It provides for building seven battleships and nine cruisers before the close of 1905. This building programme will increase the annual expenditure on the German Navy by four millions58 words
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Article44 1897-12-07 1 HAVOC ON THE BRITISH COAST. HEAVY LOSSES. London 1st December. A terrific gale has raged along the coast of Britain. Twelve vessels have been lost with all hands. Thirty other vessels were wrecked. The piers at Broadstairs and Sheerness have been destroyed.44 words
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Article25 1897-12-07 1 In the match between Stoddart s team and Queensland, the latter made 316 runs for eight wickets. The match was a drawn one.25 words
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Article64 1897-12-07 1 THE GERMAN DEMANDS. KTAOCHAU TO RE CEDED. The German demands on China regarding the murder of missionaries in Shantung include: —A heavy indemnity the erection of a Cathedral; punishment of the guilty officials; a railway monopoly in the province of Shantung; and the cession of Kiaochau as64 words
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Article66 1897-12-07 1 AMOUNT OF TENDERS. Tenders for India Bills required to the amount of two and a half millions sterling were opened on the 29th November. The applications totalled £12,330,000. Tenders at £9811s. 6d. received about twenty per cent, of the amount applied for. Tenders above £98 lls. 0d. receive66 words
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Article28 1897-12-07 1 Sir Henry Arthur Blake, the Governor of Jamaica, has been transferred to the Governorship of Hongkong. [Sir Henry Blake's career is detailed in another column.] 028 words
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Article19 1897-12-07 1 M. Speyer, the Russian Consul General in Corea, has been appointed to be Minister at Pekin.19 words
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Article170 1897-12-07 1 OPENING OF THE REICHSTAG. THE EMPEROR’S NAVAL PLANS. HE SACRIFICES HIS OKLY BROTHER. London 2nd December The closing session of the German Reichstag has been opened by the Emperor William. The Emperor, in his Speech, declared that the German Navy was inadequate to meet requirements. The170 words
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Article26 1897-12-07 1 ANTI-GERMAN RIOTS. Baron Gautsch von Frankenthurm has formed a stop-gap ministry in Austria. Serious riots between Czechs and Germans have taken place at Prague.26 words
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Article54 1897-12-07 1 ANTI-GERMAN RIOTING. London, &rd December. Serious anti-German riots have occurred anew at Prague, the capital of Bohemia, and elsewhere in that country. Twelve battalions of soldiers have been requisitioned to preserve order there. The military have had frequent collisions with mobs, and have fired upon them. Several people have54 words
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Article25 1897-12-07 1 London 4th December. Another gale has raged on the British coast. A lifeboat at Margate capsized, nine persons being drowned.25 words
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Article18 1897-12-07 1 The German cruisers, going shortly to China, will probably take several extra complements of marines.18 words
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Article21 1897-12-07 1 Martial law has been proclaimed Prague, the capital of Bohemia, where the garrison has also been reinforced.21 words
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Article42 1897-12-07 2 SHARP FIGHTING. London 6th December. A force advancing from the Kurram Valley to the Chamkaum hills has had sharp fighting with the tribesmen. Lieutenant Battye ot the Sixth Bengal Cavalry was killed. Three officers and fourteen men were wounded.42 words
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Article35 1897-12-07 2 GERMAN REINFORCEMENTS. The German cruisers on the way to China will take fourteen hundred extra marines for Kiaochau. These cruisers will also take thither field artillery, and a number of machine guns.35 words
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Article41 1897-12-07 2 OUTBREAKS IN TOWNS. Although the city of Prague is quiet, outbreaks have taken place in the other towns of Bohemia. The rioters are sometimes Germans and sometimes Czechs, according to the preponderance of either nationality in these towns.41 words
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Article28 1897-12-07 2 DESPOTISM IMPENDING. The political situation at Vienna shows a little improvement. It is believed that a change to something akin to absolute Government is impending in Austria.28 words
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Article14 1897-12-07 2 Lord Reay has been elected President of the London School Board.14 words
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Article15 1897-12-07 2 The Treaty of Peace between Turkey and Greece has been signed at Constantinople.15 words
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Article262 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times 30 th November.) The news that a conference has been agreed to between the employers and the men in the Engineering dispute will be received with great gratification by everybody interested in Britain's industrial welfare. The telegram announcing the fact gave no particulars other than that(Straits Times, 30th November.) - 262 words
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Article285 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times, 3 Oth Novernber.) The German Emperor’s naval ambition has, it seems, shrunk to more moderate proportions. Last March, the Secretary to the Imperial Admiralty, laid before the Reichstag a building programme which simply stupefied the Budget Committee of that body. The programme asked for was:—“In(Straits Times, 3Oth Novernber.) - 285 words
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Article365 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times 30fA November.) A correspondent sends us an interesting letter on the question of the Municipal markets. That letter, written with the object of demonstrating the enhanced cost of living to all classes in Singapore, is an impeachment of the farming system adopted by the Municipality in(Straits Times, 30fA November.) - 365 words
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Article444 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times Ist December.) The German demands upon China, in reparation for the murder of the two German Roman Catholic missionaries, are varied and, to some extent, peculiar. They include a money indemnity, a cathedral, a few executions, a railway monopoly, and a coaling station. That China(Straits Times, Ist December.) - 444 words
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Article233 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times Ist December.) The future Governor of Hongkong is an Irish policeman, promoted for excellent service in the days when there were Irish troubles. Sir Henry Blake may be said to be all Irish. He was born in Limerick, educated at Kilkenny, drilled in the Royal Irish(Straits Times, Ist December.) - 233 words
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Article453 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times 2nd December.) The meeting of Legislative Council to-day was a fiasco. The sole object of the meeting was to pass the third reading of the Bill for the sale of the Town Hall to the Municipality of Singapore. But the Bill was not read(Straits Times, 2nd December.) - 453 words
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Article278 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times 3rd December.) We have received a communication from a prominent Chinese resident on the subject of Chinamen on Special Juries. We yesterday pointed out, from the point of view of a European Special Juror, that the fact of Chinamen being Special Jurors is a hardship to(Straits Times, 3rd December.) - 278 words
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Article973 1897-12-07 2 (Straits Times 4th December From China there comes a strange story of a Straits-bom British subject disowned by the British Consul or the British Embassy. We print the narrative and we must say that, if British Consul or British Minister has refused to recognize a passport signed by the(Straits Times, 4th December.) - 973 words
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Article162 1897-12-07 3 This is St. Andrew’s Day. The fjt?m«*n of Singapore are not observing he day by any festivity. The dead bodies of two adult Chinese FB re found this morning; one at ohnston’s Pier, the other at Borneo Vharf. Yesterday, a Chinaman, was senenced to a month’s imprisonment,162 words
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Article35 1897-12-07 3 B Yesterday, two men of the Royal Brtilbuy, were fined five dollars, in Befault, fourteen days each, for causing Burt to a rikisha puller by striking him Bnd loosening a tooth.35 words
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Article35 1897-12-07 3 i HK s. s. Horn a reports having, in Bat. 6.50 X. Longitude 98.40 E., sigBlled tiie sailing ship Glencovia, bound Pin Singapore to Chittagong, six days B n l a d well.35 words
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Article34 1897-12-07 3 Yesterday, two Chinamen, were fined e hundred dollars, in default, three each, for being connected with management of a wha-way lottery I Hirer Valley Road, on the 20th B s tant.34 words
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Article35 1897-12-07 3 that several enhave been here for months B r able to obtain employment, their ■umbers, writes a correspondent, are added to by arrivals from Calcutta B'' 1 Hongkong, also in search of BHployinent.35 words
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Article55 1897-12-07 3 B his morning, Inspectors Paglar and charged a Chinaman with Kiting the roadway with building B ld er ials. He had had a permit to use K r > 1 the roa H, but expired on B* ~'"hi instant. He had monopolised n feet, an( j wag g ne(55 words
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Article66 1897-12-07 3 I T f HbAY > the Siamese ConsulItM Mr. John Anderson, called Wl tli0 Captain of the Makut Baja S .5 Ff;fre iving the usual salutes, and IB *l also, paid by the A.D.C., K. e Commanding the Troops. BJJL. a tter visit was returned, this Bw66 words
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Article49 1897-12-07 3 Lieut.-Colonel H. T. Faithfull, 1.5. C., who has resigned command of the Hongkone Regiment, is succeeded as Commandant by Major J. M. A. Retallick, who will be granted the local rank of Lieut.-Colonel. Captain E. L. C. Berger, now Adjutant, becomes second in command of the regiment.49 words
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Article52 1897-12-07 3 Yesterday, at the Assizes, the whole day was occupied in hearing the charge of murder against Chakra, a Kling, and of abettment of the murder, against Namswaylam and Anguswami. The further hearing was postponed till to-morrow. This morning, Tan Ah Chua, was charged with using as genuine a52 words
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Article169 1897-12-07 3 According to the native accounts (says the North China Daily Nens) the Tsingtao fort in Kiaochau Bay, recently seized by the German fleet, possessed no guns at all, and only a portion of the fort had been completed, the plans for which had been drawn over169 words
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Article212 1897-12-07 3 CRICKET v. JUSTICE.” During Mr. Justice Leach’s absence from the Colony, on cricket or golf leave, the civil work before the Supreme Court in Singapore assumed, says the Pinang Gazette all the appearance of a block, and, thereupon—our readers will scarcely credit it —the Assizes were called upon to take212 words
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Article407 1897-12-07 3 Almost daily there appear wonderful balance-sheets telling of a most prosperous season. It is almost an invariable rule to find that a company proposes to pay a ten per cent, dividend and put a big sum out of its ’97 earnings to reserve. This example has been followed407 words
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Article785 1897-12-07 3 The Daily Telegraph pays the following eloquent tribute to the late Colonel Chard, V. C.: A good and faithful servant of his Queen and country and a right valiant soldier has passed away in Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard, V. C., who died on Monday785 words
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Article62 1897-12-07 3 At seven o’clock this morning, a Russian sailor in the Central Police Station was discovered in the act ot attempting to hang himself, and was at once secured. He was taken to the Chief Police Officer, but was in such an excited state that nothing could be62 words
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Article580 1897-12-07 3 WHY IS HE ALLOWED TO EXI8T A few days ago, writes a correspondent, the gist of a newspaper paragraph was given in the Straits Times without comment. The writer of the original, a globe-trotter, probably, is said to have expressed himself to the effect that, in all580 words
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Article143 1897-12-07 3 A quiet, but charming, wedding took place at Taipingon Tuesday morning last, says the Pinang Gazette's correspondent, in the quaint, modest building, a little way removed from the bustle and noise of the town, which is known as the Gospel Hall.*’ The contracting parties were Mr.143 words
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Article91 1897-12-07 3 The Punjom mining report for October, notes that milling was carried on during 30 days, crushing 117 tons of ore from the mine for a yield of 29 ozs. 5.0 grs., and 1,921 tons of old headings and outcrop yielding 142 ozs. 5.0 grs., of smelted gold. The Berdan91 words
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Article633 1897-12-07 3 AN ENGLISH OPINION. Thi fact that the Federation Treaty concluded between the Malay States under British protection in July, 1895, took practical effect in July. 1896, gives, says the Financial Times added interest to the reports of the Residents in these States for the last calendar year,633 words
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Article190 1897-12-07 3 In the district report on Kuala Langat, in Selangor, for October, it is noted that applications for land for planting have been received from Messrs. Munro and Carey at Morib, and an application for permission to take up the whole of the island opposite Jugra, received from Mr.190 words
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Article80 1897-12-07 3 At Hongkong, a Committee of the Legislative Council has reported on certain applications for increase of salary from officers in the public service of* that Colony. The Committee ad~ vised increases in some cases only. But they laid down, as a guiding principle, that it would be desirable,80 words
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893 1897-12-07 4 TO THE EDITOR OP THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Having dealt in two previous letters with the difficulties experienced by two particular sections of the community in the matter of living, I would be glad if you could afford space for a statement, shewing893 words
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Article627 1897-12-07 4 Morning Post. From the circumstances attending the resignation of Colonel Scharf, Chinese Inspector for the Southern District of New York, it looks as though the attempt to exclude the Chinese from the United States were breaking down. If all the laws now on the Statute-book against theMorning Post. - 627 words
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Article74 1897-12-07 4 Can nothing be done, asks the Pinang Gazeite to put a stop to the evil practice, called snipe-netting, which has altogether destroyed the snipe-shooting in Singapore, and seems likely to reduce the sport in the Province almost to a similar condition Strong language and a warm reception do not74 words
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1169 1897-12-07 4 [ BY HUGH CLIFFORD; FRANK ATHELSTANE SWETTENHAM. ] - [BY BY HUGH CLIFFORD AND FRANK ATHELSTANE SWETTENHAM. PART IV THE LETTERS “d” E” AND “F.” The appearance of Part IV of this Dictionary indicates that the learned authors have thought better of the idea of abandoning their work which, for reasons advanced by1,169 words
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1162 1897-12-07 4 THE HONGKONG BANK AND CHINA. The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, with which the Chinese Government lias been negotiating for a loan, having insisted on the immediate extension of foreign Customs control to the likin on salt as necessary to render the bond a1,162 words
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Article199 1897-12-07 4 READING BISCUITS. MADE IX SINGAPORE. A new industry, writes a cornel; ent, appears to have sprung up f in Singapore, in the manuta' ture biscuits, which are packed in various sizes, and labelled in exact i tation of the genuine article as exp to all parts by the well-known Huntley199 words
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Article25 1897-12-07 5 Th£ Annual Government reports for p 96 have been issued in book form. They had already appeared in the 4 j,,imminent Gazette.25 words
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Article44 1897-12-07 5 Yesterday a Chinaman, went to a Klin- money-changer in Victoria Street, and asked for change of two twentyrent pieces. The Kling found that they were spurious, and had the Chinaman arrested. This morning, the prisoner a=ked for a postponement, which was granted.44 words
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Article57 1897-12-07 5 Two Chinamen, were gambling on the sth of November, in Lavender Street. Ihe loser made an attempt to snatch hack his money. The other objected, and, drawing a knife across his antagonist s left hand, severed the little linger, besides severely injuring others. The injuries are healed, and57 words
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Article63 1897-12-07 5 To-day is the last day for receiving nominations at the Municipal Office for the vacancy in the Central Ward, caused by the retirement, in rotation, of Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan. That gentleman was re-nominated some days ago, by Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, seconded by Mr. Lee Cheng Van.63 words
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Article72 1897-12-07 5 A Chinaman, named CheaHee, reported to the Police at the Central Station yesterday, that, at mid-night on the night before, he was on the roof of his house repairing some water pipes, when he fell to the ground. The proof of the story is that lie72 words
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Article64 1897-12-07 5 In future, the Court of two Magistrates will mT on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday afternoons. The First Magistrate will hear summons cases on Tuesday mornings and the whole of every Thursday. The Second Magistrate will take up Municipal Summons cases on Tuesdays. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morninii-64 words
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Article83 1897-12-07 5 The orders recently promulgated about possession and circulation of Sarawak perforated copper coin are not to remain a dead letter. A few days ago, Sergeant Padmore, acting under orders, set out with a few dollars in his pocket, and a witness, to get change in coppers. He83 words
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Article88 1897-12-07 5 A .meeting of influential Chinese was held at Shanghai on the 15th ult., to consider t lie raising of a fund for a school where an English and Chinese educat ion could be given to Chinese -iris. A resolution was passed approving of the proposal, and88 words
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Article93 1897-12-07 5 At Xingpo, China, on the 9th instant, a mandarin promptly suppressed a riot, if** Lad sentenced ten stonemasons for disturbing the peace upon which their if, Uo\v craftsmen rushed into the Court r °om and endeavoured to smash the Magistrate’s table. The mandarin soon reached the spot93 words
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Article109 1897-12-07 5 •'Ik. Seah Eng Ktat is in possession a very remarkable specimen of the Jinny tribe. It was caught here by a ■diennan who sold it for ten dollars. 1 is about three inches in length has P 0 sbyrt antenna?, and a row of pecular perpendicular spines,109 words
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Article37 1897-12-07 5 A SMART SENTENCE. A Chinese dealer at Shanghai was fined, the other day, five hundred taels for supplying adulterated milk on board the P. <fc O. Thames. The milk contained eighty per cent, of water.37 words
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Article36 1897-12-07 5 THE CONCESSION AREA. f he Punjom Mining Company, says our Pahang correspondent, has applied to Government for leases for 50 square miles of land within its present concession, and the request is being favourably considered.36 words
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Article60 1897-12-07 5 CHINESE IDEAS. The Emperor of China has been warned that the next eclipse of the sun occurs on the first day of the Chinese year—-the 22nd January next—and, as this is stated by his astrologers to betoken approaching calamity, he has issued an edict to all60 words
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Article105 1897-12-07 5 The Liverpool Daily Post says It is understood that Sir Charles Mitchell will retire from the Governorship of the Straits Settlements in February. His friends expect to see him in England during the early spring. It will be no easy task for Mr. Chamberlain to select a105 words
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Article101 1897-12-07 5 Yesterday, at the Assizes, before Acting Chief Justice Collyer, Tan Ah Choa was found guilty of cheating and forgery, and was sentenced to twelve months’ rigorous imprisonment. William Rorda, a German, was brought up on a charge of having attempted to commit suicide at the Hotel de la101 words
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Article149 1897-12-07 5 Some years ago, a house was burnt down in Syed Alwee Road. The ruins were not disturbed until a few days ago. On the sth of November, Mr. Olsen purchased the old material. On the 22nd idem., Sundabram Pillay, an auctioneer, received instructions from R. M. A.149 words
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Article255 1897-12-07 5 This morning, Chief Inspector Jennings, prosecuted two police deserters in the Court of two Magistrates. The two men, Oosman and Slayman, had enlisted in the Sappers and appeared in tfte Court in the uniform of this corps. Oosman was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment. The Court found255 words
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Article130 1897-12-07 5 THE GOVERNOR WILL MEET HIM IN PENANG. To-morrow afternoon, after the sitting of Legislative Council, His Excellency the Governor will leave in the Sea Belle for Penang, where he will receive the King of Siam. His Majesty is expected to arrive at the Northern Settlement in130 words
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Article284 1897-12-07 5 THE NEW GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG. 9*r Henry Arthur Blake, K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S., the newly appointed Governor of Hongkong, was born at Corbally, Limerick, Jan. 18th, 184.0, and is the eldest son of Peter Blake, Esq., County Inspector of Irish Constabulary, second son of Peter Blake, Esq., of284 words
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Article324 1897-12-07 5 THE ART ANNUAL. By last mail, we have received the October and November parts of the Art Journal and the Art Annual. Beautifully arranged in every respect, the letterpress and illustrations are equally worthy of one another. In the October number there is some interesting matter concerning Mr. Whistler, a324 words
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Article199 1897-12-07 5 0 TO THE EDITOR OP THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, I cannot quite follow the reasoning of your correspondent “J in last night’s paper. As between 572,000 and 5115,000, the actual and estimated revenue from Municipal markets for 1894 and 1898 respectively, there is an increase of199 words
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Article531 1897-12-07 5 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —You have been good enough to permit a correspondent, J,” to express an opinion on the cost of living of certain classes of the Asiatic community. It is admitted that this burden falls heavily upon every class, but531 words
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Article97 1897-12-07 5 A statistical publication, just issued in Berlin by order of the Minister of Public Works, throws a light on the growtli of the German capitsd. Founded in 1225, Berlin had 6,000 inhabitants in the seventeenth century. In 1712, it had 61,000; in 1804, 180,000; 1845, 322,000; in 1861, 500,000;97 words
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Article643 1897-12-07 5 STANDARD CIL r. JAVA OIL. The Sourabaya CouraiU details how the Standard Oil Company seeks to monopolise the petroleum trade in Java. The chief hindrance in the way arises from Java being now an oil-producing country. The Standard Oil Company is reported to be striving to keep643 words
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Article161 1897-12-07 5 SIR RUTHERFORD ALCOCKS OPINION. The late Sir Rutherford Alcock was closely connected with the British North Borneo Company, and took a prominent part in forming it and in petitioning for its charter. The chartered company was established in May, 1882, and Sir Rutherford Alcock was elected its first161 words
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Article879 1897-12-07 6 At last! Such was the remark one heard on all sides at the conclusion of the Blackheath and Newport match on Saturday (30th ult). For many years Blackheath had striven to get the upper hand of their famous Welsh rivals at the Rectory Field, but, brilliantly as879 words
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1190 1897-12-07 6 CONCERNING LAMPS. London, oth November. The October meeting of the Council of the National Cyclists’ Union, held last Saturday, was the occasion of the passing of a new rule to deal with the question of road-racing in this country. Only a partial1,190 words
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Article270 1897-12-07 6 SERIOUS CHARGE. Yesterday afternoon, the Chief Clerk of the Police Courts was arrested under peculiar circumstances. A couple o* days ago, a Chinaman was released o*n bail of six hundred dollars. It is alleged that the Chief Clerk refused to accept the surety unless he received twenty270 words
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Article252 1897-12-07 6 A correspondent writes: Recently, some correspondence appeared in the •Straits Times on the subject of relief for the Magistrates. At that time the Municipal Commissioners w’ere endeavouring to come to some arrangement with the Government for the proper hearing of their summons cases. A period of unusual activity252 words
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Article51 1897-12-07 6 Recent news from the Rev. Mr. Sharp and Mrs. Bharp from Japan is, on the whole, good. Air. Sharp has recovered from the attack of illness he had when he left here, but he is subject to slight? attacks of his malady from time to51 words
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Article105 1897-12-07 6 There is talk of an afternoon's racing for Christmas Dr. Von Seldenek, the new German Minister to Siam, arrived at Bangkok on the 25th November. Two hundred dollars reward is advertised to be given for the recovery of a portmanteau with valuables. The Sun Fire Office, of105 words
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Article34 1897-12-07 6 Chi: Ah Si, was charged this morning, by Inspector Maxwell for kidnapping a male Chinese child, six years old, named Tan All Long. The case was remitted to the Court of two Magistrates.34 words
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Article54 1897-12-07 6 ENTERPRISE AT BANGKOK. The Siam Free Press states that, at Bangkok, two large tanks, having a capacity of 1,900 tons each, are being constructed for the Borneo Co. They are intended for bulk petroleum oil from Sumatra, and are being built for a company for which the54 words
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Article53 1897-12-07 6 There was a great shindy” at some rattan works at the fifth milestone on Thomson Road, yesterday. Two coolies quarrelled about the cooking of the rice, and a general fight ensued. In the result one man had to be sent to hospital somewhat severely injured, and the Police53 words
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Article51 1897-12-07 6 At yesterday's paperchase there were present four professionals and eight gentlemen riders —Messrs. Catto, Gaffney, Gallwey, Gansloser, Pike, Salmon, Stephens, and Weld. The rain that set about 4 p.m. no doubt accounted for the small number of riders. The going was heavy and was responsible for several minor51 words
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Article65 1897-12-07 6 Police Constable 249, was arrested in Victoria Street, at one o’clock, this morning, for being drunk and disorderly. He was brought before Mr. Wolterstan, who at first objected to dispose of the case, on the ground that the Chief Police Officer had jurisdiction. Inspector Bugden explained matters,65 words
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Article89 1897-12-07 6 This morning, two Malays, named Benji and Jamol, were charged before Mr. Wolferstan with causing the death of Corporal Bidin of the Sappers. The deceased was found in an unconscious condition at an early hour on the morning of the 17th of November, at Borneo Wharf.89 words
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Article93 1897-12-07 6 On Monday evening, Warder Alfred Martin, had an epileptic fit. He was standing at his quarters, having just returned from the hospital, when he fell down in an unconscious state. Remedies were resorted’ to, without avail, and he was removed to the General Hospital, where he93 words
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Article126 1897-12-07 6 Yesterday, Mr. F. Clarke of the livery stables had occasion to rebuke the gardener at his place at Bukit Timah. The gardener refused to work longer and demanded his pay, enforcing the demand by holding his employer. Mr. Clarke desired him to desist, or he would chastise126 words
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Article48 1897-12-07 6 A COMPANY STARTED The success of exnprirv, works at Tembak, m resulted in the enterprise 5 run by a company styled the s? a Cutch Company. The has been secured, and the .S? pUt; works are expected to be in > order in about six months t£Stt£t2S+*&48 words
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Article64 1897-12-07 6 WHAT A WOODEN LEGGED ORATOR An elderly Malay, with a wooden W drew together a large crowd of Chi and others, in South Bridge Road” terday afternoon. He impress upon his listeners that c Governor was the sole cause of the sent high price of provisions.64 words
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Article93 1897-12-07 6 SPURIOUS MANILA CIGARS. A correspondent, calls attention tn the manufacture of spurious Manila cigars here by Chinese. These counted felts are packed in genuine Manila cigar boxes, which can always be had Servants get hold of the empty box$ and sell them to local cigar makers directly93 words
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Article113 1897-12-07 6 REJUVENATION.” A meeting of the members of the Hongkong Rifle Association was held on the 24th ult. Mr. A. Chapman, who presided, explained that the meeting was called for the principal purpose of again popularising shooting in the colony and to win back the inteiest which was113 words
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Article155 1897-12-07 6 A POLICY OF SURRENDER. Mr. Chamberlain was the guest of the Glasgow University Conservative Club at a dinner a few weeks ago, and responded to the toast of “Her Majesty’s Ministers.” Referring to the Radical lack of a programme, he said that each leader of the Opposition went out by155 words
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Article226 1897-12-07 6 At the last meeting of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, it was report eu that, in view of the recent wreck ot the steamer Namoa on a rock said to be uncharted, a letter was, on the Oct., addressed to Commodore Hollan drawing attention to the existence o226 words
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Article327 1897-12-07 7 THURSDAY, 2nd DECEMBER. TRESENT. v the Governor, Sir Charles Bullen l 1, y lG H Mitchell, g.c.m.g. Hoo C. W. Sneyd-Kynnersley, Acting Colonial Secretary. jj on> F. G. Penney, Acting Colonial Treasurer. K. Hill, Acting Auditor-General. {jin J- Burkinshaw. S-, Q Lim Boon Keng. 2 on G. S.327 words
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Article415 1897-12-07 7 PROSPECTS IN 1898. The Sarairak Gazette feels justified in many favourable changes in lie development of that country to lappen before the end of 1898. The >orneo Company, Limited, have competed their enormous factory for exacting gold from the ore by the [yanide process, probably the largest ii' tory415 words
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Article479 1897-12-07 7 (By Special Telegram). Hongkong, Wednesday night. The China Association is to meet to-morrow, to consider a report that Germany, Russia, and France have agreed on a policy of dividing up a large part of China. Hongkong opinion is that Britain should prepare, if necessary, to assert its interests479 words
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Article267 1897-12-07 7 FOREIGN OFFICERS AND EXCHANGE COMPENSATION. The heavy depreciation in silver and its effect on the salaries of foreigners abroad have been noticed from time to time in our columns, /says the N. C. Daily News. We have pointed out more than once that the Chinese Government, by267 words
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Article87 1897-12-07 7 Mr. Desker, of Sirangoon Road, reported to the Police, this morning, that, at half-past six, he found a Malay man lying unconscious under a tree in his compound. The man was, afterwards taken away by his friends, but the Police ascertained his whereabouts, and removed him to the87 words
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Article1130 1897-12-07 7 THE MORALITY OF ANCIENT ROME. The fourth of a series of historical lectures was delivered in the Presbyterian Church last evening, by the Rev. S. S. Walker. In dealing with The Morality of the Ancient Roman Empire” he began by saying that the rule of the Caesars1,130 words
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Article505 1897-12-07 7 Last night, the best concert of the quarter’s programme of the Church of England Temperance Society, was given free, in the Boustead Institute. Mrs. Stringer was responsible for a programme of the best vocal and instrumental music. Every chair was occupied. The concert opened505 words
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Article870 1897-12-07 7 AN APPLICATION REFUSED. This Hiorning, the adjourned applicai tion of Mr. Niblett before Mr. Justice i Leach for an administration order i in the bankruptcy against the i estate of the late Hadji Ahmad Bin Eusop, was heard. Mr. Brydges said the application was adjourned last week870 words
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Article889 1897-12-07 8 GERMANY AND CHINA. The Viceroy of the two Kwang has received a telegram from Pekin, says the Hongkong Daily Press, to the effect that as the Germans have occupied Kiaochau Bay he is to hold a Council with the Governor, the Tartar General, the Commander-in-chief of the land889 words
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Article85 1897-12-07 8 From the attached paragraph from the Pinang Gazette, it may be seen that Paisley Shawls are still in fashion: As will be seen from the adv« rtisement, a lady has lost her Paisley shr.wl which, we understand, is a viluable one. It was used at the85 words
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Article1067 1897-12-07 8 MR. OWEN’S NARRATIVE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAIT8 TIMES.” Sir, —With reference to your account in Monday’s paper of the shooting of a tiger at Tampenis by myself you woulc make it appear that Messrs. Maw anc Owen’s beaters simply put out the beast and1,067 words
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Article244 1897-12-07 8 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —In yesterday’s issue of your journal, there appeared a paragraph, headed police deserters. Four were prosecuted and convicted. A fifth awaits disposed at the next sitting of the Court of two Magistrates. Now, that everybody is complaining of the ‘cost244 words
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Article331 1897-12-07 8 Hongkong Daily Press. A PITEOUS SPECTACLE. Just before mid-night on Tuesday, Nov. 23rd, a fire broke out in a family house at 64, Third Street, Hongkong, and fifteen of the occupants were either burnt to death or suffocated. The fire originated on the ground tloor, andHongkong Daily Press. - 331 words
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Article113 1897-12-07 8 Judgment was given in the Supreme Court, at Yokohama, on the 16th November, in the Melpomene-Patroclus collision case by Judge Wilkinson. The concluding paragraph of the judgment was as follows: —On the whole, then, I pronounce both vessels to blame for the damages. The damages to the113 words
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Article877 1897-12-07 8 A CHARGE OF EXTORTION. In yesterday’s issue, it was announced that the Chief Clerk of the Police Courts, and the Head Peon had been arrested for receiving a sum of fifteen dollars from a Chinaman, as a motive for permitting him to stand surety for the appearance877 words
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Article633 1897-12-07 8 SELANGOR MEN’S HOME COilK'c MR. SEVERN BURSTS INTO BCNg A successful smoker Wao the Selangor Club last in honour of the Selangor mem Straits Cricket Team.'Tim&„? ithe in the chair, and, after the cricketers on their success r!! g ted a bat to Mr. Clem Selangor member633 words
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Article92 1897-12-07 8 VERY SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGES. An inquiry into Mr. Alma Bakers claims by a Commission, consisting three high Perak officials, is said to ha\ e :>een closed. The probable re&id sa)» the Pinang Gazette will be that t e ]I tice of the larger portion of Mr. Baker92 words
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Article251 1897-12-07 9 and mouth disease is reported to be prevalent at Klang. \\e publish a letter from the Brough Comedy Company. The Company is 3 good one. p rK iN*G October, the tin duty levied p P rak, amounted to S119,168, and, in clangor, to $101,425. Mi: Sneyd Kynnersley251 words
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Article24 1897-12-07 9 One hundred and twenty-eight deaths were registered in Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last, with a ratio of 32.24 per thousand.24 words
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Article29 1897-12-07 9 Another Malay was brought before Mr. Howard this morning, charged with desertion from the police force. The case was remitted to the court of two magistrates.29 words
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Article40 1897-12-07 9 This morning, a Chinaman, who was a witness in a case before Mr. Howard, would not leave the court when the case was called. He was put in the dock, charged with contempt of court, and fined a dollar.40 words
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Article43 1897-12-07 9 Yesterday, Sergeant Rainbow made a raid on a house in which gaming was going on. One of the party jumped from a first floor window, and escaped injury, but not custody. He and the others were fined ten dollars each this morning.43 words
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Article45 1897-12-07 9 Yesterday, four of the crew of the steamer Unique were charged with mishief in breaking some bottles of liquor; *nd with the theft of a bottle of whisky. Hiree of them were fined twenty dollars one month each. The other one was discharged.45 words
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Article46 1897-12-07 9 His Excellency the Governor and hady Mitchell, attended by Captain Ainslie, A.D.C., and Mr. E. L. Brockman, teft in the Sea Belle at five o’clock yesterday afternoon for Penang. Miss Collyer and Miss Salzmann also went h y the Sea Belle for Malacca.46 words
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Article48 1897-12-07 9 bAST night a Chinese cook employed a disorderly house in Sago Street >a8 stabbed by a samseng, and had to removed to the hospital. The it appears, asked the cook to n d him sixty cents to get a drink, and 'tabbed him because he refused.48 words
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Article68 1897-12-07 9 frot R Bengalis, two of them constats, were brought up, on remand, this charged with causing an in Dunlop Street, on the 24th of ‘°vembei* The constables urged, in fence, that they were endeavouring Uke the others who were fighting J Hie police station. The police were68 words
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Article46 1897-12-07 9 The Lancashire Fire and Life Insurance Company, of which Powell Co., are the agents here, issue an attractive wall calendar for the new year. The Palatine Insurance Co., of which Huttenbach Bros. Co., are the Singapore agents, send a neat wall calendar and date block.46 words
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Article61 1897-12-07 9 At Krian, in Perak, a Kling, killed his wife on the 22nd November, by beating her skull in with a curry-stone roll: The murderer surrendered him l self to the police. At the inquest, he made a full confession of his guilt, and said his wife’s intimacy with61 words
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Article67 1897-12-07 9 On the 30th of November, Police Corporal No. 26 was called in an assize case to read a report. He read fluently enough, but when the book was examined, no report was found therein. The Acting Chief Justice ordered him to be charged with giving false evidence.67 words
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Article61 1897-12-07 9 An accident occurred on the Esplanade, last evening, a ’rikisha coolie being severely injured. It seems that the coolie got mixed up with some carriages, as is often the case, and a horse drawing a phaeton shied, and smashed up the ’rikisha. The coolie was knocked61 words
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Article65 1897-12-07 9 Yesterday, at the Assizes, the murder case against the three Klings was concluded, the trial having lasted two and a half days. Chakra was found guilty of causing grievous bodily hurt, and was sentenced to five years* rigorous imprisonment. The other two prisoners were discharged. This morning Tan65 words
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Article91 1897-12-07 9 The Selangor Planters’ Association have fixed their next general meeting for the 11th instant, at Kuala Lumpur. The agenda includes the following items: To draw up a statement show ing number of Europeans engaged in planting in Selangor, area of land held, area cultivated and capital invested, to91 words
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Article94 1897-12-07 9 This morning in the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Leach gave judgment in the appeal of Teo Tow against a decision of Mr. Wolferstan in the Police Court. Teo Tow, a second-hand goods dealer, was charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property consisting of three gold brooches, and was sentenced94 words
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Article287 1897-12-07 9 Yesterday afternoon, Messrs. Crane Bros., offered for sale by auction nineteen lots of land and houses, at North Canal Road, Lorong Telok, and Armenian Street. There was a large attendance, bidding was very brisk, and, remarkable prices were realised. The sum total of the sales amounted287 words
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Article122 1897-12-07 9 During the month of November, the number of coolie emigrants that arrived from China mustered a total of 7,072, of whom, 3,637 are reported as from Amoy; 696, from Swatow; 2,246, from Hongkong; and 493, from Hoihow. Sixteen vessels were engaged in the traffic during the month,122 words
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Article160 1897-12-07 9 THE LITTLE ONES ENTERTAINMENT. Yesterday evening, the large lecture hall in the Raffles Girls’ School was filled to its utmost capacity by an appreciative audience to witness a second performance of the charming programme that Miss Hodgkin, the head mistress of the school, had trained her Little160 words
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Article476 1897-12-07 9 TRIALS AT BOMBAY. At Bombay, on the 23rd November, judgment was given by the High Court in regard to the appeal of Ramchandra Narayen Keshalker, editor, and Krishnajee Disondeo Hermilker, proprietor and publisher of the Bfatoda newspaper published at Satara, who were convicted by Mr. H. F. Aston,476 words
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Article1816 1897-12-07 9 Yesterday, the usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held. There were present: Mr. Egerton, President, Mr. Evans, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Chua Giang Thye, Mr. Moses, Mr. Joaquim, and Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The Financial statement showed a balance of $347,857, against $319,4301,816 words
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Article409 1897-12-07 10 Yesterday, the further hearing of the charge of forgery and personation, against Peh Tat, and of aiding and abetting the same, against Ena Seeyeena Sourajin, was resumed by Mr. Wolferstan. Mr. Brydges and Mr. Lowell appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Ellis defended Sourajin. Low Nee Gian409 words
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Article130 1897-12-07 10 Numerous India-rubber trees are growing on the east coast of Sumatra in a wild state, and the natives have collected large quantities of rubber, to the great damage of the rubber-trees, which have become debilitated, and in some cases extinct. Within the past few years wealthy Holland companies130 words
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Article788 1897-12-07 10 (Via Rangoon.) London, 20th November. Sir Henry Fowler, speaking at Wolverhampton, said the Indian Government urged the late Government to occupy Chitral, and in this they were supported by the great authority of Lord Roberts, but other Indian Generals of equal weight were of opinion that the788 words
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Article1139 1897-12-07 10 THE SITUATION IN TIRAH. Allahabad, 20th November. The total number of Lee-Metford rifles in possession of all the tribesmen across the frontier is believed to be between forty and fifty. Their price is likely to rise now, as, in the attack on our convoy in the Arhanga1,139 words
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907 1897-12-07 10 THE SEMI-FINAL. ROYAL ARTILLERY V. F. CO. RIFLE BRIGADE. This game in the semi-final of the Warren Challenge Shield was played last night, on the Recreation Club ground, before a large crowd of spectators. The ground was in excellent condition, and the night beautifully cool, but907 words
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Article197 1897-12-07 10 THE KEDAH OFFICIALS HAVE NEW UNIFORMS. It is reported, says the Vinang Gazette, that the King of Siam is expected to arrive at Penang on Saturday, the 4th inst., at 5 p. m., instead of Monday next, and that His Majesty will land at 5.3 U197 words
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Article129 1897-12-07 10 HIS PARTICULAR FORTE.” It is an unusual occurrence, says th« China Mail of the 24th ult., to hear con l plaints from masters of private nkish' that their coolies exceed their masters desire as to speed, but this morning, J r Leon Levi, commission agent, at the Magistracy and charged129 words
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Article931 1897-12-07 11 the Consultation Tournament is now f n ii swing. Altogether twelve players have entered and they are divided into pairs. Although each pair 5 ill play only five games, the tourna- nt is not expected to finish till the instant, owing to the length of ;i! l931 words
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Article59 1897-12-07 11 Yesterday, a Chinaman got six weeks’ rigorous imprisonment for receiving a stolen Municipal tap. It is probable that the Sultan of Kedah will be unable, owing to ill-health, to meet the King of Siam at Penang. Yesterday, a Kling, was arrested carrying food to a patient in59 words
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Article29 1897-12-07 11 Chan Ah Chong, a boy, of* twelve years of age, was sentenced to ten cuts for stealing a rattan bracelet from a three years old child.29 words
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Article24 1897-12-07 11 This morning, a young Chinese woman prosecuted her husband, before Mr. Howard, for correcting her. The husband was fined twenty dollars.24 words
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Article36 1897-12-07 11 St. Andrew’s Ball, this year, at Penang, is said to be one of the best ever given there. About 450 guests were present, including the ResidentCouncillor and Mrs. J. K. Birch.36 words
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Article50 1897-12-07 11 A correspondent writes that, whilst some Chinese lads in Stamford Road, were playing at what is known as tip cat,” last evening, the “cat,”struck the driver of a passing gharry in the eye. The police should put a stop to this dangerous game, at least, in crowded thoroughfares.50 words
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Article47 1897-12-07 11 On Thursday evening, a Chinaman stabbed another in the right side with a knife in Sago Street, and ran away. The stabber was arrested early this morning, by the detectives; brought before the Magistrate; charged with attempt to murder; and remanded till the 15th instant.47 words
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Article89 1897-12-07 11 Mgr. Zaleski, the Papal Delegate, who is expected to arrive here on the Bth instant, will afterwards proceed to Batavia. Should the state of his health permit it, he also intends visiting Hongkong, where, it is expected, many of the Bishops, and Vicars Apostolic in China, are89 words
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Article86 1897-12-07 11 A meeting of the members of the Church of England Temperance Society was held at the residence of the Colonial Chaplain, last evening, the Ven. Archdeacon Perham presiding. Several of the rules passed at the formation of the Singapore branch of the Society, in August last, were86 words
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Article103 1897-12-07 11 GOOD PRICES. The auction of leasehold land and houses at Hong Tek Chye’s sale room, yesterday realised $96,400. Three houses —Nos. 26, 27, and 28, —in Telok Ayer Street were among those put up. Mr. Gan Ngoh Bee bought No. 26 for $19,000, and No. 27 for103 words
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993 1897-12-07 11 extraordinary general meeting. An extraordinary general meeting of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Limited, was held at the Company's Offices at noon to-day, jto elect an auditor in the place of Mr. P. T. Evatt, retired, and to effect the following alteration in Article 67993 words
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Article177 1897-12-07 11 —Ed. Malay Mail.] Under the heading For Europeans only” an English missionary paper, after quoting part of Speaking Tail’s letter to the Straits Times about the notice board formerly hanging over the first class carriage which was reserved for Europeans, says u To make a racial distinction.—Ed. Malay Mail.] - 177 words
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Article401 1897-12-07 11 MR. WOLFEKSTAN AND THE POLICE. A correspondent writes: —It may interest the public to know that despite the many safe-guards in the form of ordinances and police rules, illegal arrests take place. One way in which this takes place is when a constable acts on the authority of401 words
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1181 1897-12-07 11 An extraordinary incident is reported from Amoy. Teng Cheong, a reputable and well-known Chinese trader in Singapore, who is a British subject, has been thrown into prison there by1,181 words
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Article319 1897-12-07 12 (From our Correspondent.) Pekan, 29th November. At a place called Tikal, Temerloh District, a herd of elephants has been doing a deal of damage to the paddy fields, by destroying the crops. The villagers have no fire-arms there, and the elephants have it all their own way. It319 words
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Article59 1897-12-07 12 At the Assizes, yesterday, a counterfeit coin case resulted in acquittal. Three Chinamen for theft in a dwelling were sentenced: two, to two years’ rigorous imprisonment each, and the third to three years. It is expected that Mr. Justice Leach will take the Assize here, on Monday, owing59 words
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Article142 1897-12-07 12 In game 2 published yesterday, it was most curiously overlooked that if White played Kt —K B 3 as suggested in note {e) Q would take B; nevertheless Kt —K B 3 is to be preferred to the text move or to any other move, e. g142 words
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Article1190 1897-12-07 12 His Excellency Major McCallum should be a happy man. We always knew him to be a versatile man. He could sing a song and dance a hornpipe, and build forts and public offices (after their kind) and we have since learned that he can govern a colony.1,190 words
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Article458 1897-12-07 12 SEVERE ADVERSE CRITICISMS. UNFITTED TO BE LEFT IN CHARGE.” The current issue of the Pahang Gazette contains a report on the Pahang Land administration by the Commissioner of Lands, F. M. S. Mr. Belfield. The Commissioner having criticised unfavourably —following upon other and miner criticisms. —Mr. Townley’s surveys458 words
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Article3928 1897-12-07 12 HUGH CLIFFORD. J - [by HUGH CLIFFORD.J NO 7. —TUKANG BUROK’S STORY. Though my bones be old, yet my soul within Is wrong with the old Desire; Though my limbs wax cold, though my blood runs thin, Yet my Heart it is still afire And erer I long, as the night3,928 words
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Article1380 1897-12-07 13 CABLE EXTENSION TO THE PHILIPPINES. THE CHURCH’S CEREMONY AT CAPIZ. During the months of October and September, the E. E. Telegraph Co.’s s.s. Sherqrd Osborn was engaged in laying cables connecting up the Southern Philippine Islands. The lines are from Manila to Capiz in the island of1,380 words
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Article207 1897-12-07 13 Mr. Duff’s appointment to Jugra, says the Malay Mail was a nine days wonder on the West Coast. Mr. Clifford presumably knew this and takes an early opportunity of putting in a word for his late subordinate, as follows: I must take this opportunity of207 words
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Article66 1897-12-07 13 Mr. W. K. Wylie, Superintendent Engineer of the Hongkong High-Level Tramways Company, committed suicide on the 23rd ult., by shooting himself with a revolver. The tragic act appears to have been due to mental distress consequent upon money difficulties into which the defceased had fallen with the66 words
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Article1543 1897-12-07 13 SERIOUS CHARGES. Emile KahlertandDr. Von Krudy were brought before Mr. Howard, on Tuesday, and charged, on remand, by Frederick Dreiss with cheating in respect to the value of the Medical Office,” and inducing him to deliver to them $9,000. Mr. J. P. Joaquim appeased for the1,543 words
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Article206 1897-12-07 14 regard of God’s commands. —TJce Malaysia passage. A JUDGMENT PROPHESIED. If the Bible is true, Penang is certainly working out for herself a severe judgment in the future. I am led to this conclusion by the apparently utter disregard of the Lord’s Day by all classesregard of God’s commands.—TJce Malaysia passage. - 206 words
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Article149 1897-12-07 14 The German mail steamer Frinz Heinrich having left Colombo on the 4th instant, at 6 p.m., is due here on Thursday. Mr. J.T. Morton (jam and provisions) has left over £700,000, of which £500,000 go to religious and charitable purposes. The dollar continues to rise. Demand rates149 words
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Article41 1897-12-07 14 Tiie Governor, Lady Mitchell, and party arrived at Penang on Saturday. The King of Siam w as expected to land at 5.30 on the evening of the same day. H. E. is expected to leave for Singapore this evening.41 words
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Article45 1897-12-07 14 On Saturday evening, Tan Ah Chu, residing at 31, New Market Road, ate some rice, became suddenly ill, and had to be removed to hospital. Tan Ji Ki is alleged to have put something in the food, and has been arrested.45 words
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Article37 1897-12-07 14 A number of young Eurasians assembled yesterday, says a correspondent, at the Mount Sophia reservoir to settle accounts. The principals were four, and it seems tiie results were inconclusive, as the parties ate to meet again.37 words
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Article40 1897-12-07 14 The Hongkong weekly share report, of the 27th ult., says: —Punjoms, ordinary shares, have been in some little demand, resulting in sales at s4{ to $4.60, the market closing with sellers at $4l preference shares are quoted at $1.30?40 words
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Article46 1897-12-07 14 On Saturday, the occupier of No. 68, South Bridge Road, reported that he had lost jewellery, notes, and cash to the value of one hundred and thirty-five dollars. The theft is said to have been traced to a woman servant, who is now under arrest.46 words
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Article46 1897-12-07 14 A bowling match is shortly to take place between teams representative of the Tanglin and Teutonia Clubs. The first half will be “rolled at the Teutonia Club on Saturday next, the lltli, and the second half at the Tanglin Club on the following Wednesday.46 words
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Article46 1897-12-07 14 This morning, before Mr. Justice Leach, Ong Jiak Chuan and Yong Ah Kong were charged with the murder of Pee Tong, at the Alexandra Road cemetery, on the 15th of July last. Mr. R. W. Braddell prosecuted Mr. Van Cuylenberg appeared for the defence.46 words
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Article53 1897-12-07 14 M. Inbaflt lluart, French Consul at Canton, died on the 29th ult., at the Peak Hospital, Hongkong, at the early age of forty. He had been employed in the French Consular Service in China for seventeen years, and, in the different posts he held, had53 words
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Article56 1897-12-07 14 Last night, a Greek sailor, named Ribaulah, who had deserted from the British ship Zemindar was put on board. He was put in irons, and locked in a room. This morning, it was found he had slipped his manacles and escaped. The ship left this morning,56 words
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Article72 1897-12-07 14 At three o'clock, this morning, P. C. 93 saw two Chinamen in the verandah in Church Street. One of them picked up a piece of iron. The constable tried to arrest him, but he drew a knife, attempted to stab the constable, and ran away. He was seen by72 words
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Article50 1897-12-07 14 Many of the members of the Manila band that was broken up some months ago, who have been away and employed mostly in the pearl fishery trade, have now, says a correspondent, returned to Singapore, and, with some fresh arrivals from Manila, are forming another band.50 words
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Article57 1897-12-07 14 The man Tan Ki Cliuan, who was deported to Siam by the Straits Government in connection with the riot that failed, was still locked up there, at the date of last advices, owing to his inability to comply with the demand to find two sureties of57 words
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Article68 1897-12-07 14 M. Frandon, Consul for France and for Portugal at Foochow, having been the victim of an attack in a pamphlet entitled “Right versus Might,” has received a flattering address from the Portuguese community there. The signatories refer to the entirely false and malicious accusations against you68 words
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Article71 1897-12-07 14 THE PINANG GAZETTE.” AN ADDRESS TO THE KING OF SIAM. The Pinang Gazette having failed to move the Penang Municipal Commissioners to present an address of welcome to the King of Siam, prints an address “of its own in its issue of the 4th inst. The address commences We, the71 words
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Article74 1897-12-07 14 SELANGOR OPINION. The Malay Mail thus forecasts the succession to the Straits Governorship —There is only one man, besides Sir William Maxwell, whom the Colonial Office can select as eminently qualified for the post, and that man is Sir Frank Swettenham. Sir William Maxwell is now out74 words
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Article92 1897-12-07 14 The Queen Regent of Siam has issued a decree for cleansing and improving Bangkok. One of the Ministers has been charged to select a doctor and engineer to draw up plans And make estimates for a scheme of sanitation in Bangkok. The doctor will act as sanitary92 words
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Article98 1897-12-07 14 PRISONERS DISCHARGED. This afternoon, Peh Tat and Eua Seeyeena Sourajin, were charged on remand, the former with forgery and personation, the latter with aiding and the same. Mr. Ellis argued that there was no evidence to shew that Sourajin had anything to do with aiding and abetting98 words
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Article219 1897-12-07 14 Commenting on the Inter-Colonial cricket, the correspondent of Sport ami Gossip says of the Straits, in regard to the Straits v. Shanghai match As batsmen the Straits people were very good; in the field they were grand; and, as bowlers, they were excellent. I ought to speak219 words
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Article255 1897-12-07 14 TELEGRAPHIC INQUIRIES DR. LIM BOON KENG’s VIEWS. Messrs. Braddell Bros, have taken up the case of Teng Cheong, the Straits Chinese merchant, the story of whose misfortunes at Amoy was told in Saturday’s Straits Times. Teng Cheong’s petition was forwarded by Messrs. Braddell to the Government, and,255 words
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Article484 1897-12-07 14 LABOUR SCARCITY IN SELANGOR. The difficulty of obtaining an adequate labour supply has become so pressing in Selangor that the Malay States Miners’ Association has petitioned the ResidentGeneral on the subject. Mining labour is now growing scarce, and there are grave apprehensions that the already limited labour484 words
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Article739 1897-12-07 14 I ult., devo < t^ i r^^r i/ to e the° fth t atl1 1 effect of a gold standard in tv, P c I upon Straits trade with k;? htrait I leader says:— The I In discussing the pronos'il I gold standard in the StraitMho pt739 words
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Article119 1897-12-07 14 On Saturday, Mrs. Bruce, a Eurasiau widow, applied to Mr. Howard 0T order to remove her daughter, ho aged fourteen, from the house o uncle, C. Stevens. The order granted. The girl resisted the exertion of the order on the ground that she was sick and unfit119 words
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Article52 1897-12-07 14 On the 4th instant, two »mani arrived in the harbour in a twakow f Tawfh Merah. Yesterday «he in a. sampan went alongside boar led the twakow. Oneol thet^ kow men jumped overboard ant ashore. The other was dollar some of his teeth, and eight dob were taken52 words
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Article1035 1897-12-07 15 v Peking telegram received on Saturday, h November, states, says the N. C. Daily V?../ that in answer to the report of rnvernor Li Ping-heng of Shantung, about .,'izare of the Tsingtao forts in Kiaopay by the German fleet, the k; nlf .li ‘Vamcn simply1,035 words
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495 1897-12-07 15 THE OPENING OF ACHEEN. A sudden drop in the price of coffee has aroused alarm. At the last auction of Government coffee at Batavia, it fetched no more than 36 40 guilders a picul. Such an unexpected495 words
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Article121 1897-12-07 15 THE DREYFUS AFFAIR. General Pellieux, who had been charged to inquire into the accusation against Commandant Esterhazy as being the guilty party in the Dreyfus affair, began examining witnesses on the 28th November. He was then to confront Commandant Esterhazy with Colonel Picquart whom Esterhazy accuses of121 words
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Article65 1897-12-07 15 IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS. It is officially notified, for the information of shipping companies and all those whom it may concern, that a telegram has been received by the Straits Settlements Government from the Govetnment of Western Australia, stating that an Act is now being passed there which will come65 words
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581 1897-12-07 15 TO THE EDITOR OF THE BTRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Recently, your correspondent “J has, in three articles, touched on the cost of living in your valuable paper. To the last of these, on market rents, One Interested replied, reminding “J that he would do better581 words
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Article276 1897-12-07 15 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —While watching the recent and previous football matches on the Esplanade, I have been struck by the extraordinary and, I may say, unwarranted interpretation placed upon the throwing-in rule by the referees and linesmen of the S. C.276 words
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488 1897-12-07 15 staunton’s opening game 3. White. Black. Messrs. T. R. Miles Dr. T. H. Stephens and B. H. Buxton. Mr. G. S. Reutens. P—K4 P-K4 Kt—K B 3 Kt—Q B 3 P—Q B 3 B—B 4 (a) P—Q4 PxP PxP B—Kt 3 B—Q Kt 5 P—Q488 words
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Article143 1897-12-07 15 MR. MCLEAVY BROWN’S DISMISSAL. It is reported from Seoul, that the British Consul-General has asked for the instructions of his Government in reference to the course to be taken by Mr. Brown, the Financial Adviser. Mr. Brown refuses to accept notice of dismissal from the Corean Government,143 words
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1867 1897-12-07 15 BRITISH MALAYA. Under the heading, Tiger Majesty,” Mr. Edward E. Irving, in Blackwood for November, discusses British rule in the Straits Settlements as it appears to a Chinese immigrant and compares with the conditions prevailing in China with which the said immigrant is satisfied.1,867 words
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Article849 1897-12-07 16 (From the Times of Ceylon.”) London, 26th November. Further reassuring news has been received from Uganda, from which it appears that the mutiny was limited to 200 Soudanese, whom the others refused to join. There is now no anxiety for the safety of the European residents there.(From the “ Times of Ceylon.”) - 849 words
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Article802 1897-12-07 16 The s. s. Rakanoa has arrived from New Castle, New South Wales, laden with over 2,600 tons of coal to the consignment of Messrs. Boustead Co. The British ship Vortigeni which arrived from Cardiff on the 26th ult., is discharging her cargo of 3,800 tons of coal for802 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article233 1897-12-07 16 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Our Singapore season will commence on Monday, 21st February, anc extend for six nights. We shall stage a new play each evening, selected from the attached repertoire. It will afforc Mr. Brough much pleasure to accede to the wishes233 words
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Article486 1897-12-07 16 arrivals. Per s. s. Generaal Pel from Batavia Messrs. James Cruickshank, and Pilot Dinsdale. Per 8. s. Chow Phya from Klang via ports: —Mrs. Hanson and child. Per s. s. Australind from Fremantle Messrs. C.E. S. Hall, A. Drake, Mrs* Donaldson, Messrs. B. Simcox, T. B. Delany, T.486 words
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Article179 1897-12-07 16 Under this heading the following abbrev ia tions are used: —str. —steamer; sh. —ship bq. —barque; Brit.—British; U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger.—German; Dut.Dutch; Joh.—Job ore; <fec., G. c n General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B.179 words
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Article1508 1897-12-07 16 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Astral, Brit. str. 1,472 tons, Capt Major 4th Dec. From Lankat, 2nd Dec. Oil. L Boeaardt. Left for Hongkong, 4th--Antenor Brit. str. 3,566 tons, Capt, son, 6th Dec. From HoDgkong, 1st Q.«, W. Mansfield and Co. For London, t YV Banka, Dut. str.1,508 words
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Article1111 1897-12-07 17 X *f MMJkQ 5 Vessel’s Name. A Toes. Caftaik From Sailed. Consignees. Q Kio Dec 29 Kim Nam Seng Dut sch. 132 [Nacodah Pontianak Nov s,Leong Watt. 29 Kian Yang Brit. str. 70 Kunath Muar Nov 28 Khoo Teong Pan. 29 CsneraalPel Dot str. 888 Rynberg Batavia No/ 27'Daendels1,111 words
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Article641 1897-12-07 17 I I Date. Vessel’s Name Flag&Rig Captain Destination I Nov 29 Covadonga Spa. str. Castella Liverpool via ports 29 Farfalla Ital. str. i Gaggino Muar 30 Ban Hin Guan Brit str. D’Cruze Klang via ports 30 Sri Tringganu str. Shimmen Malacca 30 Ban Poh Guan str. Stratton Menado via641 words
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Article170 1897-12-07 17 Name port probable date of arrival and name of agents. Ajax, Liverpool, Dec 12 Mansfield. Bellona, Hongkong, Dec 27 Rautenberg. Benmohr, K’notzu, shortly, P. Simons. Borneo, London, Jan 13 P. O. Canton, Hongkong, Jan 3 P. O. Ceylon, London, Dec 16 P. <fc O. Coromandel, Colombo, Jan 31;170 words
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Article90 1897-12-07 18 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag Date j Date. and Ship’s Name. Commander. of From where 1 Destin- ReRig. Sailing ation marks. I Nov 25 Io. s. Helen Brewer Mahany Oct 29 Shanghai Westward 26 Brit bq. Glen Buchan Rankine ,Oct 1 Manila [London 29 Am s.90 words
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Advertisement886 1897-12-07 17 NOT EVEN IF IT COST TWENTY SHILLINGS. A notable percentage—about one-third, I think—of the power of a steam engine is used up in overcoming the friction of its own parts. Hence inventors are constantly testing devices to reduce frictlbn. Yet they can never overcome it; and the resistance created by886 words
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Advertisement86 1897-12-07 18 BROWN’S Four Crown Brand SCOTCH WHISKEY, THE FINEST WHISKEY IN THE WORLD. As supplied to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. BRINKMANN CO., %/2/dS Sole Agents for Singapore. JOHN LITTLE CO, LIMITED. Christmas Cards, t Christmas Cards, Christmas Cards. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd., are now showing a choice assortment of the86 words
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Advertisement501 1897-12-07 18 AIJOLF STERNBERG, UFHOL8TBRIR AND DEALER IN NEW and Second-hand Furniture, 51, VICTORIA STREET. ADOLF STERNBERG respectfully begs to inform the public of Singapore that he has re-opened his establishment at the above address. He also begs to state that his constant endeavour will be by the excellence of his wares501 words
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Advertisement601 1897-12-07 18 OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW printed IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. I I THE BEST REMEDY FOB ACIDITY OF THE STOMACH, HEARTBURN, HEADACHE. GOUT601 words
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