The Straits Budget, 1 February 1898
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section133 1898-02-01 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, and133 words
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312 1898-02-01 1 L.aih Aim u'les. I of W <ir. K**iorit’.iii- i> il>as. Th- a S[> •ak*'. 111, it \>in<-liading. li.v_.nn Mu.iicipal Government. It 4 li. M-t«‘notations. Mu,* >lll.' .V‘vV*». IV 1.-.. I‘Oli.ti .\Yws Robbed. £f^*i. Ho-;s -Liviking. i*iciital Death. Thieves. ji Wei'li ami Japanese312 words
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Article524 1898-02-01 1 Singapore, 1st February, 1898 PRODUCK (Rates are corrected to 12..‘10 p m.) Gambler, 6 05. Cop h Bali, 6.45. do Pontianak, 6.00. Pepper, Black, n 20.50. uo White, (5%) 117.00. Sago Flour Saraw ak 8.02}. do Brunei, 2.51. Pearl Sago 3.50. Coffee, llali, picked 28.00. Coffee J'alemhang, picked.... 32.50.524 words
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Article478 1898-02-01 1 The mail for Europe, this w'eek, leaves by the P. it O. I croua. The I*. it O. Coromandel with the mail from Europe of the 7th January arrived on Sunday. The German mail from Europe by the Sachsen is due on I he 3rd instant.478 words
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Article77 1898-02-01 1 [Special Telegram for the u Straits Times From Our Correspondent.) Hongkong. Tuesday evening 25th January. The British fleet are thus disposed in Chinese and Corean waters: The Grafton with Admiral Fitzgerald on board; the Narcissus the Undaunted the Rainbow; the Daphne the Phoenix the Redpole and the77 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article35 1898-02-01 1 TO BE A FREE PORT LIKE HONGKONG. London 2 btli January. The Times states that Germany intends to throw open Kiaoehau to the conimercc of the world, just as is the case with Hongkong.35 words
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Article28 1898-02-01 1 BRITISH VISIT EXPLAINED. It is officially explained that the visit of British mcn-of-war to Fort Arthur and their departure therefrom merely arose from ordinary cruising movements.28 words
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Article35 1898-02-01 1 LOSS OF THE “CROMARTY.” The steamer Cromarty on the voyage from Shanghai to New York, was totally wrecked at St. Michaels, one of the Azores islands, on Sunday last. All on board were rescued.35 words
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Article50 1898-02-01 1 IMPROVED SITUATION. NEITHER ANNEXATION NOR WAR. London 26f/< January. Reassuring statements have been published regarding the situation in the Far East. It is stated that no Power contemplates any seizure of Chinese territory. The talk of war is considered to be altogether inappropriate to the situation.50 words
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Article48 1898-02-01 1 LIVE AND LET LIVE. Baron Von Buelow,theGerman Minister for Foreign Affairs, sta’es that the economic policy of Germany at Kiaochau will be based on the principle of live and let live.” ITALIAN NAVAL MOVEMENTS. The Marcnpolo an Italian cruiser, ha? been ordered to China.48 words
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Article70 1898-02-01 1 RUSSIA PROBABLY IMPLICATED. After questions regarding the Dreyfus* case had been put in the French Chamber of Deputies, the Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Government by a majority of 243. GERMAN STATEMENT. Baron Von Buelow has stated in the Reichstag that Dreyfus had never70 words
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Article31 1898-02-01 1 THE GEFIOX.” Jjondon, 27 th January. The Gefion which is accompanying Prince Henry, has put back to the island of Perim, in the Red Sea, for coaling purposes.31 words
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Article40 1898-02-01 1 8TEAMER 8EIZED. The gunboat Lapwing has seized the steamer Beluchistan off Muscat, on the east coast of Arabia. The Beluchiftan was attempting to land arms and munitions there. The British Consul in that quarter has confiscated her cargo.,40 words
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Article19 1898-02-01 1 The Rifle Brigade, on the way to Europe from Honekong, has oeen ordered to land at Malta.19 words
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Article59 1898-02-01 1 London, 28th January. It is reported that, at a private gathering of officers, the Czar spoke about the situation in the Far East. He said that the events there —especially the difficulties with Japan—had weighed heavily on- his mind. But, so the Czar is understood to have59 words
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Article36 1898-02-01 1 London 29 th January. It is declared at St. Petersburg that, if the candidature of Prince George of Greece for the Governorship of Crete fails, Russia will concern herself no further with Crete.36 words
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Article47 1898-02-01 1 It is stated that the gunboats of the Nile expedition reached the sixth cataract. They were however compelled to turn back, owing to the Dervishes firing upon them with Krupp guns. The channel of the Nile at that point had been blocked with chains.47 words
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Article82 1898-02-01 1 London 3\st January. The Fourth Brigade of the troops operating in tlie Afridi country south of the Kliyber Pass, was entangled in a gorge, upon being attacked by the enemy. The casualties were: Killed: Colonel Haughton and Lieutenant Turing of the 36th Sikhs. Lieutenants Dowdall, Hughes, and82 words
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Article33 1898-02-01 1 Mr. Chamberlain, in a speech at Birmingham, emphasized the determination of the British Go\’ernment to prevent the closing of open markets for British trade, especially in China and W est Africa.33 words
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Article706 1898-02-01 1 (Straits Timet, 25th January.) If journalists would refrain from excessive surmise it would be easier for sovereigns and statesmen to keep the worlds peace. The news” at present telegraphed about naval movements is largely pernicious nonsense. Let us take all this talk about the British fleet at(Straits Timet, 25th January.) - 706 words
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Obituary26 1898-02-01 1 DEATH. t v On January 25th, 1898, at Ai l* i Kiuth, the dearly loved f of V V Gkkkakd, it.A., M.B., District rtv«)t:. Uhl Selangor.26 words
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Article608 1898-02-01 2 (Straits Times 2 Gth January.) The recent imptisonment of a Straitsborn Chinaman at Amoy, and the resulting discussion regarding the standing of that class of people in China, have stirred up some younger men of the Baba community here. They have had brought home to them the advantage(Straits Times, 2Gth January.) - 608 words
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Article258 1898-02-01 2 (Straits Times h January) The Czar, speaking of the troubles in the Far East, and especially of the difficulties with Japan, thanks God that all is now” cleared up. Or. at least, the Czar is reported to have said so, at a private gathering of officers. Great(Straits Times, h January) - 258 words
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Article344 1898-02-01 2 (Straits Times, 2Sth Janvary.) The seizure of the steamer Beluchistan by the British gunboat Lapwing or attempting to land arms and ammunition off Muscat, calls attention to a highly discreditable state of affairs in that quarter. British firms are alleged to be carrying on a profitable trade in(Straits Times, 2Sth Janvary.) - 344 words
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Article1160 1898-02-01 2 (Straits Times 29//i January There has been brought to notice an interesting indictment of the manner in which the Singapore Municipality conducts some parts of its business. It appears that the metal badges supplied to identify licensed dogs are of an exceedingly flimsy character. They are(Straits Times, 29//i January ) - 1,160 words
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Article1356 1898-02-01 2 The prospectus has been issued B Messrs. Fraser Neave, Limited, jBH the subscription list will close at th*|ll o’clock on Thursday, the 3rd of Febroaiß* Messrs. Fraser Neave are manuß* turers of soda water and are jobhi*B| printers, carrying on a large premises of their own1,356 words
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Article87 1898-02-01 3 Lali-ntta Englishman has autho-y-untradiet the report of the 1 r tirement of tlie Viceroy of year. r H p t —7* mExtension Telegraph r i,r a paper knife calenture >ar illustrative of the 1 '■> s business. ilaiinfcn w^lo i ,s 0,1 h* B way 7 r87 words
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Article30 1898-02-01 3 The body of a Chinese woman was found last Friday in the five foot pathway in Upper Macao Street. She is supposed to have died from natural causes.30 words
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Article27 1898-02-01 3 A Reuter telegram* to the Bangkok papers states that vigorous police measures have succeeded in stopping the Anti-Jewish demonstrations in Paris, which were becoming dangerous.27 words
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Article35 1898-02-01 3 The entries for the next Hongkong Jockey Club Race-Meeting closed on the loth instant. The entries are nearly double in money value what they were last year. The amount is this year $6,275.35 words
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Article37 1898-02-01 3 The godown of the Borneo Company in Coliyer Quay was broken into by thieves last night. They forced an entry through the roof, and carried away several articles, but failed to secure anything of much value.37 words
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Article39 1898-02-01 3 Tfie Salvation army has reached Tonquin. The Government in that quarter is keeping a watchful eye on their movements. General” Booth’s emissaries are supposed by the French to have been sent there on a secret political mission.39 words
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Article46 1898-02-01 3 Tiie Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., Limited, has received the following telegram from the manager of the mines:—“ We have struck the reef in the north shaft at a depth of 17 ft below the 200 ft. level. Expect to find rich ore deeper.''46 words
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Article53 1898-02-01 3 A Chinaman named Wee Hock Gee was discovered on the 22nd inst., in his house lying dead with marks of violence upon his body. The man had been suffering from fever, and it is supposed that he met his death by getting out of bed and accidentally falling53 words
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Article60 1898-02-01 3 It is said that Prince Henry of Prussia, who is expected here early next month, will visit Peking, where the Chinese Emperor will receive him as an equal, an unusual honour. Prince Henry, it is announced, is tiie bearer of a message from Emperor William to the Chinese60 words
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Article69 1898-02-01 3 The experiment of disposing by anetion of the seat 1 for the performance of “The Daughter of the Regiment at Shanghai has been successful, the prices realised giving the Amateur Dramatic Club, a profit over the usual method. Nine boxes, which usually let for $l2, realised prices69 words
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Article92 1898-02-01 3 At 1 p.m. on Saturday last, a man named Wee Call was discovered in his room at 35, New Bridge Road, with his throat cut. He had been lodging at the above address for some three weeks. He went to his room about 6 p.m. on the 21st, and92 words
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Article168 1898-02-01 3 HIS FORT TO BE ATTACKED. The Deucalion reached Hongkong on the 17th instant from Sandakan, with advices that, when she left North Borneo, preparations were being made for an assault on Mat Salleh’s fort at his headquarters, Pooga Yah, on the 11th inst. It was rumoured at Hongkong168 words
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Article64 1898-02-01 3 It is understood, that Mr. McLeavy Brown is again discharging the duties of Chief Commissioner of Corean Customs at Seoul, and is recognized as such by the Corean and British Governments, as well as by both Chinese and Japanese merchants, while Mr. Alexieff, the Russian nominee, in64 words
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Article134 1898-02-01 3 There were, the other day, four young English girls in Shanghai, possibly more, the youngest only seventeen years old, who were married in London, to Chinamen, some of them members of the Chinese Legation in London, brought out by mail steamers as the wives of these134 words
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Article203 1898-02-01 3 The S.S. Cam arrived from New York with a cargo of oil for the north on Saturday last, and left the following day after coaling. The S.S. Jlttcephalus arrived from Melbourne on live 23rd instant and anchored out in the roads. Yesterday, she was accommodated atTanjong Pagar Wharf.203 words
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Article288 1898-02-01 3 On Christmas Day, six games were played in the First Division of the Football League, and some of the results were surprising. Aston Villa were beaten by Everton, but still remain at the head of the list, as Sheffield United had no fixture. Notts County, playing at Derby,288 words
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Article526 1898-02-01 3 FIRST DA^, (By Telegram from our Correspondent.) Ipoh 25 th January 10.30 a.m. The Kinta Gymkhana Club held the first day of the annual race meeting at Batu Gajah, yesterday. Details Race No. 1. The Kinta Grand National.—Value $l5O and $5O to second horse. A handicap for526 words
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Article214 1898-02-01 3 S. C. C. 2nd XI V. GARRISON 2ND XI. This match was played on Monday and won by the Garrison for whom Master Gunner Bates took 6 wkts. for 16 runs. GARRISON. Mr. Gun. Bates b Mactaggart 3 IA Isacke, W. V. b Mactaggart 2 apt. Parsons, A.O.D. b214 words
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Article838 1898-02-01 3 THE SUBSCRIBERS' EVENTS. On the renewal of the Chinese New Year Sports yesterday afternoon, at the Straits Chinese Recreation Club’s ground, a dense throng of natives of all nationalities assembled round the ropes to witness the athletic feats of the competitors in the subscribers* sports. The pavilions, too,838 words
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Article916 1898-02-01 4 THE SECOND TEST MATCH. VICTORY OF THE AUSTRALIANS. Stoddart’s team played its second test match at Melbourne. Play becren on the 2nd instant, and ended, on the 5th instant, in an easy victory for the Australians by an innings and fifty-five runs. The following were the scores Australia.916 words
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Article78 1898-02-01 4 The Rickmers Line intend, it is 1 reported, to abandon their regular ser- J vice to Shanghai, on the ground of the excessive local expenditure involved. In future Shanghai cargo will ordinarily be transhipped i-i Hongkong. It is stated that the Hamburg-Aincri-can Steamship Company, of which Messrs. Carlowitz78 words
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Article92 1898-02-01 4 DISSATISFACTION. OF THE OFFICERS. Calcutta, 13th January. It is stated that Sir James Mackay intends coming to India this season to enquire into the causes of dissatisfaction amongst the officers of the British India Steam Navigation Company. A memorial wasreoentlysenthomp,detailing the officers’ grievances,with an intimation92 words
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Article151 1898-02-01 4 In the annual Chinese Customs Returns, the number of foreign firms in the various treaty ports of China is given. Great Britain comes first with .*>63 out of a total of 672. As compared with 1895, the total increase to date has been 69, the number151 words
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Article297 1898-02-01 4 TROUBLE AT SANDAKAN. The Hongkong Telegraph describes exciting times at Sandakan, early this month. At that time the Sultan of Sulu arrived there with his ministers and some ity followers, all fully armed. Everything went well until oneof the Borneo Company’s officers happened to recognise in the297 words
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Article2689 1898-02-01 4 (Via Australia.) CHINA AND THE POWERS. Louden, 6th January. The Times is responsible for the statement that, if the Chinese land tax is assigned to Russia as security for the proposed indemnity loan, the Russian Government, on the plea of collecting that tax, will be entitled2,689 words
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Article458 1898-02-01 5 Friday, 31st Dewnher. »»riT»: a -mall revival of summer activity *tvahle over the recent Obrisimas holi<i:.v- on the road. Fortunately, tin 1 >ginning of the three days’ winter --tivai vv;i> favoured by bright sundiin<\ »!ear roads, and a sparkling iro-t whitening every twig and stone •villi lli.-458 words
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Article1036 1898-02-01 5 THE FRONTIER WAR. ENEMY DISHEARTENED. Bombay, 11th January. The Sangha road over the Pass of that name has been completed, and the troops are assembling at Kingargali. The political outlook is promising. The enemy lost twenty killed and sixty wounded on the 7th instant. Calcutta, 13th January.1,036 words
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Article89 1898-02-01 5 The Rev. Father Couvreur is expected to arrive from China on the ISth of February. The Derby will take place on Wednesday, May 25th. According to RulT, there are 194 nominations —one by the Prince of Wales. 4 Messrs. P. Stiiben it A. Franzen that they have89 words
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Article30 1898-02-01 5 The Griffins, v which arrived on board the Jhtrephaluft yesterday, are statedtobe one of the finest consignments of horseflesh that lias been landed in Singapore of recent years.30 words
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Article34 1898-02-01 5 The Anglo-Cliine.se Commission for demarcating the boundary of NorthEast Burma lias begun its work, but progress at present is slow, as many references have to be made to the two Governments concerned.34 words
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Article62 1898-02-01 5 Four Chinamen, believed to be those who assaulted and robbed the Siamese priest, living at 109, Neil Road, on the 21st inst., have been arrested by the •police. The police found in the prisoners' possession most of tlie property stolen, besides a quantity of articles belonging to a62 words
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Article61 1898-02-01 5 At the Supreme Court, this morning, before Mr. Justice Leach, evidence was taken regarding the collision which occurred in New Harbour, on the 28th October last, between the schooner Glevcona and the s.s. Lindula owned by the British India Company. Mr. Fort appeared on behalf of the steamer,61 words
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Article91 1898-02-01 5 The steamer Farfalla was yesterday towed to New’ Harbour Dock for cleaning and an overhaul. The Mutual steamer Kaisoir arrived from Hongkong on Sunday, and remained out in the roads tfo await a discharging berth at the Borneo Wharf. The O. S. S. Orestes arrived from Hongkong yesterday,91 words
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Article156 1898-02-01 5 The premises of WingCheong Lung, watchmaker and dealer in fancy goods, in High Street, were completely burned out this morning. The tire broke out upstairs about 2 a.m. There were several people sleeping in the house at the time, but they all escaped without injury. Shortly156 words
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Article172 1898-02-01 5 HOW IT STANDS IN CEYLON. The Time s of Ceylon in noting the low quotations for Liberian coffee, points out that the latter has never found favour in Ceylon. There, low prices and disease have brought about keen disappointment to those who had at one time hoped that172 words
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Article442 1898-02-01 5 CLOSING SCENES. The rejoicings at the conclusion of peace in the islands took, at the important sugar-exporting port of Iloilo, the form of three days’ festivities on the 5th, 6th, and 7tli instant. The celebrations included church services, music, balls, fireworks, races, a regatta,and abull-fight. The peace rejoicings442 words
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Article343 1898-02-01 5 (From a Correspondent}.) Notwithstanding the statement recently made by the Osaka Mainichi that the export of coal at Moji had become very brisk lately, there is no gainsaying the fact that, should the demana steadily continue in other ports than those in China, it will be343 words
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Article266 1898-02-01 5 Mr. Byron Brenan Has drawn up an exhaustive British Co isular report on Japanese trade and ndustry. In his opinion, Japan has nor yet become the formidable competitor to British trade as was predicted. She seems to be engaged more in the work of developing her industrial methods266 words
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Article74 1898-02-01 5 On Monday last, a Bengali woman, residing at Blakang Mali, went Uie house of a Bengali coplie, named Mangas, and remained thero about an hour. She states that the man, while there, presented her with some sugar, which, on going home, she mixed with water and drank. Immediately74 words
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Article87 1898-02-01 5 Yesterday, the police discovered the body of a Chinaman wbth a large gash in his shoulder at 2.59, Beach Road. The occupants of the house said that the man had been suffering for several days from fever. As a result of their investigations, the police have come to87 words
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Article3625 1898-02-01 6 WHAT THE LONDON MERCHANTS THINK. INTERESTING INTERVIEWS. (From our Comespon/tent.) London December 291 A, 1897. On receipt of the last Straits Budget containing the very interesting and important report of the sub-Com-mittee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on the all-engaging question of the currency of the Straits,3,625 words
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Article, Illustration50 1898-02-01 6 (conducted by king’s pawn.”) All Chess correspondence should he addressed to King's Pawn.” Solutions: Problem No. 9 by Ph. Klett Q—K2; Problem No. 10 by B. G. Laws, Q—Kt 5. Correct solutions of above received from Nil Desperandum, Caissa, and Londres. White to play and mate in two moves.50 words
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Article, Illustration787 1898-02-01 6 Messrs. J. B. Elcum and L. M. Cordeiro have been elected as Secretary an<l Treasurer, respectively, for this year. The following classification of members was made by the committee on the L'lst inst: Class A.—A. L. Chittenden, W. Egerton, .1. B. Elcum, R. W. Hullctt, 1*. McIntyre,787 words
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Article183 1898-02-01 7 I‘HOGKFSS and prosperity. i, r Kngineers’ Institute at Penang v -in anniversary dinner on Saturday Institute was founded in 1»87, ;i< cot on so well ever since that absolutely free from debt. Its at first confined to engirB lias been enlarged by the l! N>lon of master183 words
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Article29 1898-02-01 7 y on tbe ‘m criminal sessions, lns tan t, a Chinaman was M |pii (4 j V*. death* for murder. He telouj; brot her- in-law through29 words
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Article909 1898-02-01 7 MISSIONARY OUTRAGE IN CHINA. On Nfew Year’s day, says the Shanghai Daily Press the British Consul at Chefoo received a telegram from ChiMing, dated January «15th, stating Beaten four times, Yenchow-fu dis•rict, returning Chefoo—Einberley.” The Rev. W. H. Emberly, formerly of the Wesleyan Mission, is the gentleman909 words
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Article78 1898-02-01 7 To-day, being the thirty-ninth birthday of the German Emperor, the German Consul holds an afternoon reception at his house, Leonie Hill. Yesterday morning, Police Constable 644 found, at Collyer Quay, a large piece of white gutta, worth about $6O. The property has not yet been claimed. Two78 words
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Article54 1898-02-01 7 A Siamese says that at 7.30 a.m., on the 21st, four Chinamen went into his house and tied a piece of string round his throat with the intent of strangling him. The man states that the Chinamen then robbed him of several articles of jewellery no arrests54 words
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Article57 1898-02-01 7 Another shipment of German salt, 3,250 tons, arrived in Rangoon in a German ship the other day. This makes the third shipment in the last few months, a total of 10,000 tons, and paying aVustoms duty of 2] lakhs of rupees. The indigenous salt manufacture in Burma has57 words
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Article64 1898-02-01 7 Times of Ceylon. The Ceylon Chess Club had proposed to play a match with the Singapore Chess Club. The proposal to play by post was rejected, owing to the length of time it would take. The cable company have been communicated with to know if they willTimes of Ceylon. - 64 words
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Article76 1898-02-01 7 The P. O. Japan left Penang at 3 p. m. yesterday, and may be expected here on Friday morning. The s. s. Kutsang left Hongkong on the 25th instant, and is due here on 31st idem. The s. s. Kriernhild which arrived on the 25th instant from Hongkong,76 words
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Article172 1898-02-01 7 SECOND DAY. (By Telegram from our Cwrespotidcnt Ipoli, 27 tk January, 10.54 a.m. The Kinta Gymkhana Club held the second day of the annual race meeting at Batu Gajah, yesterday. Details RACE NO. 1. —THE GOPENG CUP. Time 1. The other entries were: Kilty, Rosamond., Grace Lynn,172 words
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Article2221 1898-02-01 7 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held this afternoon in the Exchange Room. Among the members present were Mr. John Anderson (Chairman), Messrs. R. Craig, A. Cumming, G. Friederich, W. H. Frizell, A. Kessler, W Laspe, D. W. Lovell, G. S. Murray,2,221 words
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Article385 1898-02-01 8 The Singapore branch of the Church of England Temperance Society held its monthly concert at the Roust ead Institute, last night, before a well-attended audience. The programme, which was exceedingly well rendered, and which reflected much credit upon all who took part, was as follows385 words
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Article236 1898-02-01 8 The New Year has opened with a most unusual number of Parliamentary vacancies actual or pending. No less than eight constituencies will be called on within the next few' weeks to express their judgment on tne rival claims of supporters of the Government and of the236 words
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Article253 1898-02-01 8 Mu'lrcift Mail. A NEW SYNDICATE. The bulk petroleum trade between Batoum and the East has hitherto been in the hands of a number of different linns, but from the Ist instant, the trade has been consolidated into one big concern, calling itself tlie Shell Transport and Trading Company,—Mu'lrcift Mail. - 253 words
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Article282 1898-02-01 8 Vice-Admiral Sir E. Seymour, the new Conuriander-in-Chief on the China Station, arrived here yesterday in the P. O. steamer Coromandel, ea route for Hongkong. The following members of his suite are also in the same vessel ?.i r. F. C. Alton, Staff-paymaster, U.X., secretary” to Vice-Admiral Seymour: Mr.282 words
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Article35 1898-02-01 8 One hundred and fourteen deaths were registered in Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last, with a ratio of 28.24 per thousand. The previous week’s figures were 134, with a ratio of 32.94.35 words
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Article69 1898-02-01 8 The Justices of the Peace at Hongkong met on the 20th instant to discuss the question of injurious liquors there. The debate resulted in the passing of the following resolution That this meeting appoint five members to enquire into the question of the w orking of the liquor69 words
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Article86 1898-02-01 8 Tiiiiee Hongkong Land Companies have issued their reports for 1897. One ol them, the Land Agency and Investment Company, announced a net protit of over £208,000, and an eight per cent, dividend. Ov«r £7)7,000 we re carried forward. The West Point* Building Company comes next with86 words
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Article94 1898-02-01 8 PENANG COMPLAINT. The Fmavg Gazette of the 27th inst. thus formulates a postal grievance: After a seven days' interval, we have at last received a mail from Singapore. A postal arrangement up the Peninsula, or a sampan service, would be better than trusting to the chance of a94 words
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Article90 1898-02-01 8 Siu Charles Mitchell and Lady Mitchell were to arrive in Madras on the 24th instant from Jeifr, where they intended to he present lor the eclipse. They were to be the guests of Sir Arthur Havelock, the Governor of Madras, with whom Sir Charles was to confer on90 words
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Article108 1898-02-01 8 The King of Siam has presented a large and handsome dolls’ house to tlie Royal Edinburgh Hospital for sick children as a Christmas and New Year gift. When in Edinburgh in the summer, His Majesty visited the hospital, and was so much impressed by what he108 words
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Article238 1898-02-01 8 TIIE CHOI’S. The comparative exports of rice from Burma, during the last twelve years, show those for I*o7 were the largest on record, amounting to 1,087.177 tons or 305,7**12 tons more than in 1896. To these figures, however, should be added, say, 15,000 tons, taken to Upper Burma238 words
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Article2045 1898-02-01 8 THE “TOWCHANG” QUESTION. INTERVIEWS WITH LEADING CHINAMEN. (By Our Own Reporter.) At several interviews, this morning, with prominent Chinese residents in Singapore, regarding the proposed alteration in the coiffure of Straits-born Chinese, the opinions expressed were very decided on the subject. Some of the Chinese were emphatically opposed2,045 words
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Article112 1898-02-01 9 -I -.Nt oK SrB'CiiII’TIOXS. »i: .wi: -riptmns havebeen Mr. ii. Conway Belfield, r ];ii r. as* contributions i the I>von County Ilos- ..iMi.t Fund. The amount *-s ii'’ ilit* nones oi‘subscribers 1 ■:i forwarded to the Lord K v nt«=fth< County: »rd. v !.~u: A. J. Amery,112 words
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Article78 1898-02-01 9 I ill-taut, ten rebels were i ti.'bilay in Upper Burma. n guilty of insurrection > attacking a fort there at »n of a Buddhist monk, i the throne of Burma. r and a number of his men -a k The executions took jail, in the presence of >78 words
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Article65 1898-02-01 9 L r y ril: *telligence has been received L l J ie earthquake at Amboy- y feared that the worst has r P i l i(: nt *ighi ouring islands Pn&J!?? <im Sapari.a. Supplies h k r.' ur! an d builcing materials K»fcrtn Ln jrvar, h*d »to* Amboyna65 words
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Article1453 1898-02-01 9 THE FRONTIER WAR. Calcutta, 12th January. The baggage of Colonel Adams’s force has had great difficulty in crossing the passes into the Buner country, but the force has not been molested, though some are suffering from frost. Latest news of the Afridis is that the Malikdins, Sipahs,1,453 words
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Article125 1898-02-01 9 There will be a garrison field day on February Ist. The invading force, under the command of Major Grant Dalton, will consist of four Companies of the West Yorkshire Regiment and a detachment of Singapore gunners with two 7 pr. guns. The defending force, under the Command125 words
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Article69 1898-02-01 9 A gharry strike has just come to an end at Rangoon. The drivers had complained of extortion by the police and by the underlings of the Society for the Suppression of Cruelty to Animals. They struck on finding the Municipality deaf to tbeir cry. Seven hundred69 words
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Article3613 1898-02-01 9 THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF SINGAPORE PILOTS. JUDGMENT RESERVED. On the 26th and 27th January, Mr. Justice Leach was engaged in hearing an action for damages brought by tiie owners of the four-masted barque (rlencona against the British India Steam Navigation Company in respect of a collision which took3,613 words
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Article43 1898-02-01 10 The West Yorkshire Regiment, with its band, marched out this morning, and attracted a good deal of attention. The eclipse of the sun, last Saturday was visible in Penang. Only a very small portion of the sun’s disc was obscured.43 words
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Article28 1898-02-01 10 The Salvation Army at Hongkong have taken steps to open a Naval and Military Home there, principally for men of the Navy and Army.28 words
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Article28 1898-02-01 10 A female Chinese child was found dead in Queen Street, this morning. No marks of violence were found upon the body. An inquest will be held.28 words
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Article35 1898-02-01 10 The Sultan of Selangor, who was said to be collapsing, the other day, from extreme old age, is said to be so much better that he has taken to his pipe again.35 words
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Article43 1898-02-01 10 Captain Roberts, a pensioner of the Marine Department, died last night in the hospital. Some few days ago, he fell down the stairs at his house, and broke his thigh. This is supposed to have been the cause of his death.43 words
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Article46 1898-02-01 10 A Chinese miner has been arrested in Perak on the charge of murdering another Chinaman, who owed him money. On Tuesday last, a policeman at Penang took into custody a Malay, who is alleged to have murdered his wife in a fit of jealousy.46 words
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Article61 1898-02-01 10 Yesterday afternoon, a Chinaman, named Lim Ah Qui, stole a head ornament from a Chinese child in Coleman Street. He was chased by a man from the Fire Brigade in Hill Street, and by a Police constable on his way home from the Police Court. Eventually, they succeeded61 words
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Article70 1898-02-01 10 The manager of the Johore Rest House asks it to he pointed out that it is advisable that intending visitors should write to notify their coming. This applies especially to visitors who intend to go on Sundays, when there is often great pressure. Also, the manager asks70 words
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Article202 1898-02-01 10 The export of arms and ammunition from the Colony to Netherlands India is prohibited for a further period of six months from the 15th February, 1898. It is declared that a piece of land over two acres in area in Upper Tanglin is required for the laying out202 words
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Article190 1898-02-01 10 HIS DEFERRED ARRIVAL. MOVEMENTS OF THE GOVERNOR. It is telegraphed from Ceylon that Prince Henry of Prussia will not now arrive at Colombo until Sunday, the 6th of February. If, as was previously arranged, Prince Henry remains there for several days, he will not probably leave Colombo until190 words
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Article626 1898-02-01 10 THE PRISONERS BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE. This morning, befoie Mr. Howard, the third Magistrate, \V. Neumann and A. Langrich were surrendered to their bail to answer a charge of firing at a Chinese boatman, named GohTi, with a revolver and thereby wounding him, an offence which was626 words
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Article1973 1898-02-01 10 (By Our Own Reporter.) I Within the last few days, the* I chang question has been th e SO uU of much discussion among ChinU residents in Singapore, and theV ments upon the subject in Straits Times have been read J9 much eagerness and interest bvnB Chinese community1,973 words
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Article115 1898-02-01 11 Yesterday, in honour of the thirtyninth birthday of the Emperor William of Germany, Mr. Eschke, the German Consul, held an afternoon reception at his house, Leonie Hill. Amongth<*s< present were: I I.E. the Officer AdminisvringtheGovernment (C.W. 8. Kynnerslcy) and Mrs. Kynnersley; Sir Lionel Cox, Chief Justice;115 words
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Article311 1898-02-01 11 GAMBLING AT TANJONG RHU (From a Correspondent On Chinese New Year’s Day, I was prompted by curiosity to take a trip to Tanjong Rhu in consequence of what I had previously been told, expecting to see a vast concourse of Celestials busily engaged in endeavouring to win the smile of311 words
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Article2619 1898-02-01 11 The Municipal Commissioners held their ordinary fortnightly meeting yesterday. Present: The President, Mr. Gentle; Colonel Pennefather; Messrs. Sohst, Evans, Clioa Giang Tye, Tan Cheng Tuan, Meyer, W. Nanson, and Moses. A letter of excuse was received from Mr. Joaquim. The minutes of the last meeting having been read2,619 words
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Article216 1898-02-01 12 The s. s. McAlister and the Malay barque Cnmelot were both towed yesterday to New Harbour Doc k, where they were docked. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha s steamer Yarvignchi Mara, having lett Hongkong on the 2">th instant, is due here on Monday, the 31st idem. The steamer die216 words
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Article272 1898-02-01 12 TRANQUILLITY AND TAXATION. Tup: outbreak at Haiphong, says the Co>Trier, has resulted in arousing the French authorities there to take stringent measures for the public safety. Every corner of Tonquin is kept under close watch, with the object of at once detecting the least sign of rebellion, and272 words
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Article4845 1898-02-01 12 THE CRICKET. FIRST DAY’S PLAY. The match between Singapore and Selangor was begun on Monday the 24th on the Parade ground at Kuala Lumpur. After a spell of splendid weather last week, rain fell very heavily on Saturday afternoon and night, and seriously affected the wicket. The4,845 words
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SATURDAY, 29TH JANUARY.
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Article22 1898-02-01 13 Some interesting information regarding the currency difficulties in the neighbouring Dutch colonies will be found under the heading Netherlands India.”22 words
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Article29 1898-02-01 13 Dr. Jose Manuel de Carvalho, the newly appointed Bishop of Macao, is expected here from Portugal by the M. M. Oceanien due on the Bth February.29 words
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Article39 1898-02-01 13 Mrs. Alice Steel, residing at the Japanese Hotel, Robinson Road, says that, between 4 p. m. on the 27th and 10 p. m. on the 28th inst., twenty-four sovereigns were stolen from her. She suspects a boy.39 words
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Article43 1898-02-01 13 Brother Joshua, the newly appointed Director of the Christian Brothers’ School at Penang, is now here on his wa\ tluthe iiisiii tlio United j-tates. He was couorcted with St. Joseph s> Institution here from 1856 to 1564, when he left the Settlement.43 words
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Article86 1898-02-01 13 Two Malays, last night, off St. John’s Island, arrested and took to the police station a Chinaman, whom they accused of having stolen their fishing nets. Later, a Chinaman, bearing marks of violence upon his person, gave information to the police that he and a friend were86 words
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Article77 1898-02-01 13 THE PLANTERS' ADDRESS. The address presented to Sir Frank Swettenham, K. C. M. G., by the United Planters’ Association, last April,' lias been handsomely illuminated by Messrs. Waterlow and Sons Ltd. It has already been signed by the Selangor and Sungei Ujong Planters, and has now been77 words
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Article448 1898-02-01 13 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held, yesterday afternoon, at Raffles Library. The members present were: the Right Rev. Bishop Hose, D. D., (President), the Hon. W. It. Collyer (vice President), the Deputy-Governor, Dr. Leuring, Mr. A. Knight,448 words
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Article3547 1898-02-01 13 HUGH CLIFFORD] - [BY HUGH CLIFFORD]. NO. 11.—IN ARCADIA. When ambition 'ies stricken and dying, And c.n role Man-ind no more When there's nou.ht worth the iaboar of trying, To Htrive for Mid i rip, us of yore When no grapes m<y be presned for the drinking, When money's un3,547 words
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Article31 1898-02-01 14 At Hongkong, the Hon. E. R. Belilios hjis offered the Government the funds necessary for the erection of a Reformatory for juvenile offenders, an urgent want long felt in the colony.31 words
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Article1410 1898-02-01 14 J What will be the outcome of all this talk about cutting off the towchang, and reviving the study of Chinese literature, customs, and religion, as these existed prior to the conquest of China by the Manchu Dynasty The outcome, at present, will be nothing. Which reminds1,410 words
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Article202 1898-02-01 14 The following statement represents the actual situation with regard to the Upper Nile question :—The reported arrival of a French force under Commandant Marchand at Fashoda is not confirmed by any responsible testimony, and finds no credence in the best informed quarters in London and202 words
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Article833 1898-02-01 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAIT- Jgg Sir— What Mr. Wee Theam said happened at the fmk never occurred at all. ip. therefore, have been drawing imagination. I am, Ac., ONE WHO Singapore, 29th January. H TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAIT- I Sir, —The opposition party proposed833 words
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Article1209 1898-02-01 15 H! ,THRENVY question, N I» Van den Berg, President \,.t] t-rlumls Bank, has read a t: r Viie currency of Netherlands PP' V7*, rt a learned society at the Mr. Van den Berg is an tv <>n the subject from his V at «>ne time, President of l1,209 words
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Article207 1898-02-01 15 The dead body of an unknown Chinaman was found in the harbour, yesterday morning. Mr. Justice Leach and Mr. Evans are booked for Penang by the Verona, leaving on Wednesday morning. 4- Messrs. F. D. Mactaggart and. A. Young have been authorised to sign for Messrs. Boustead207 words
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Article23 1898-02-01 15 Tiie 8. s. Giang Ann Captain Dunlop, owned by Messrs. Tan Kim Tian Sons, has gone ashore near the Rhio Straits.23 words
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Article37 1898-02-01 15 BOY ARRESTED. The boy accused of having robbed his mistress, Mrs. Alice Steel, residing at the Japanese Hotel, Robinson Road, of twenty-four sovereigns, .has been arrested on board a steamer. Four pounds were found in his possession.37 words
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Article67 1898-02-01 15 TnE Times of Ceylon states that Mr. A. Murray, the Colonial Engineer and Surveyor-General of the Straits Settlements, hopes to pay a visit to Ceylon in October to meet Mrs. Murray and their daughters on the way out to Singapore. In the meanwhile, a son of Mr.67 words
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Article54 1898-02-01 15 The Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club Spring Tournament will begin on Wednesday, the 9th February. The events for competition are:Championship, Single Handicap, Ladies’ Double Handicap, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Double Handicap, and Championship Pairs. The entry lists are now ready at the Club. Entries close on Saturday, sth54 words
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Article68 1898-02-01 15 H.M.S. Orlando a 5,600 tons first class, twelve gun, armoured, and twin screw cruiser, arrived from Australia via Batavia yesterday afternoon, on her way to England. Admiral Bridge, recently the Commanding Officer on the Australian Station, is on board. This morning, she proceeded to the west end of68 words
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Article115 1898-02-01 15 The following extract from the London Gazette is published to-day:—The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). —Second Lieutenant, A. A. W. Spencer, to be Lieutenant, vice W. M. Hall, seconded. Dated 27th November, 1897. With reference to to-morrow’s field day, the It.A. detachment, with 2 7-pr.115 words
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Article442 1898-02-01 15 THE GOLD MEDAL. The Gold Medal competed for by the winners of monthly medals during 1897 took place on Saturday. L nfortunately, Messrs. Eccles. Ronald, Campbell, and Rankin were absent from Singapore, and Messrs. Fowlic and T. E. Earle, through not playing off their December Medal tie,442 words
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Article570 1898-02-01 15 At the Supreme Court, this afternoon, the Chief Justice gave judgment in the case of Messrs. Katz Brothers v. Messrs.. Chia Kiow Co. This was a claim for damages for negligence on the part of the defendants in repairing and altering the roof of the plaintiffs’ premises,570 words
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Article171 1898-02-01 15 A cric ket match between the S. C. C. 2nd eleven and the 8. II. C. was played on Saturday, on the Esplanade, and resulted in a win for the latter. Scores: s. c. c. F. M. Elliott b Valberg 8 R. Isackc c and b Jansz 16 T.171 words
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Article36 1898-02-01 15 Huno Poon*, a grass matter at Alexandra Road, reported to the police that, at p a. m. this morning, he was attacked by seven Chinamen, who robbed him of s2d\and other articles of property.36 words
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Article973 1898-02-01 15 TO THE EDITOR OF THE 8TRAIT3 TIMES. Sir, —Allow me to contradict the statement that a meeting was specially called at the Merchants’ Club to discuss the question of cutting off the towchang. Ever since the first time, which was weeks before the Chinese New Year, the subject973 words
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Article587 1898-02-01 16 NAVAL MOVEMENTS. The despatch vessel Alacrity, with the torpedo boat destroyers Hart and Handy left Hongkong on the 16th inst., for Chusan. II. M. S. Edgar was to leave Hongkong on the 18th instant for England, with men whose reliefs she brought out. BRITISH DKILLMASTERS. A despatch587 words
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Article47 1898-02-01 16 THE RALEIGH.” The U. S cruiser Raleigh Capt. J. B. Coghlan, from the Mediterranean,a rri ved at Colombo on the 21st instant on her way to Nagasaki. The lialeigh is a protected cruiser of 3,213 tons and 10,000 horse pow er, and carries eleven guns in batteries.47 words
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Article3367 1898-02-01 16 NEWS, NOTES, AND REPORTS. GERMANS IN AUSTRALIA. The German residents in Australia are preparing a petition for presentation to the Reichstag, praying that the House may not withhold sanction from the Bill for the increase of the GerYnan Navy, particularly as regards the cruiser lleet. THE HONGKONG BANK.3,367 words
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Article2461 1898-02-01 17 London, 17th January. Roberta speaking at a banquet in r .v i that for the maintenance of i* "the Indian border, some kind of t&l vas necessary over the 300,000 ,iosc territory was co I 3 to oars. ]8th January. Henrv of Prussia has arrived at v2,461 words
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Article302 1898-02-01 17 The s. s. Orange Prince arrived from Pengkrlan Berandan with a cargo of oil for the north and left on the 29th inst. after coaling at Borneo wharf. The s.s. lii/cosan Mara, left Rangoon on the morning of the 28th instant, and is therefore due here on the302 words
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Article554 1898-02-01 17 ARRIVALS. Pers. s Japara from Batavia Messrs. Vail de Brand, Droore, T. G. Perry. P. KolfT, O. Miller, and Rinsom. Per s.s. ChowPhya from Klang via ports— Messrs. Worsley, Taylor, Vade, James, and Farmer. Per 8. s. Malacca from Tcluk Anson via ports:—Messrs. Madden, Penney, Millar, Hill, Haffner,554 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article240 1898-02-01 17 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used —str. —steamer sh. —ship bq. —barque; Brit. —British; U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger.—German; Dut. Dutch; Joh. —Jobore; Ac., G.c., General •argo d.p.—deck passengers; U. —Uncertain T. r. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock B.240 words
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Article1397 1898-02-01 17 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Activ Dan. str. 426 tons, Capt Hansen, 31st Jan. From Bangkok, 27th Jan. G.c., and 3 d.p. Tan Say Lee. For Bangkok, 2nd —Rds. Amhersty Brit. str. 108 tons, Capt Taylor, 30th Jan. From T. Anson, 28th Jan. G.c., and 120 d.p. Wee1,397 words
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Article568 1898-02-01 18 Name, port, probable date of arrival, and I name of agents. J V Apcar, Calcutta, Feb 4; S. A Moses. j Amphitrite, H’kong, Feb 14 Rautenberg. Anchises, Liverpool, Feb 5 Mansfield. Ballaarat, London, Mar 27 P. A O. Bavern, Bremen, Mar 3 Behn Meyer. i Bengal, Colombo, Feb568 words
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Article909 1898-02-01 18 i Flag i H S VEIL’S Namk To** Captain F*om «ail*d Big. l 2i Bellcrophon Brit.str 1318 Peters .Sourabaya Jan 21 W.Mansfi^ k M 04 j aD ara P Dut str. 727 Grooth Batavia Jan 22 Paendels <fc Co« 24 P de Satrustegui Spa. str. 3090 Tomasi Barcelona Jan909 words
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Article676 1898-02-01 18 Date Vessel’s Name ;Flag&Jliu! Captain Destination J I I Jan 24 I Hye Lcong Brit str. Shepherd ST. Anson via ports 24 i Vyner I Sar. str. i Lawrence Sadong 05 1 Ban Hin Guan Brit. str. Rozells 1 Klang via ports 25 I Bengkalis i str. Hendry Muar676 words
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Advertisement326 1898-02-01 18 nature slowly makes ready. You have probably never seen a volcano in eruption. It is a magnificent spectacle. Where do all those torrents of red-hot lava come from Nobody can tell, except th.at they come from somewhere down deep in the earth. But one thing we know, namely, that eruptions326 words
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Advertisement777 1898-02-01 18 Well, then, there was that bad, offensive taste in the inouth, that so many of us have had the failure of the appetite, and the pain in the chest and sides after eating. The worst pain was in the right side, whert it was very heavy. That pointed to the777 words
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Advertisement105 1898-02-01 19 JOHN LITTLE GO, LIMITED. FINEST GROUND PENGERANG LIBERIAN COFFEE. lib. tins at 40 cents per tin. 2lb. do. at $0 cents per tin. This Coffee is thoroughly recommended by JOHN LITTLE 00, LIMITED. m. w. f. 28/2 ROBINSON CO. HANDSOME BROCHE SILKS. NEW TARTAN SILKS. COLOURED SATINS. COLOURED SATIN RIBBONS.105 words
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Advertisement413 1898-02-01 20 JOHN LITTLE Co. Ltd SINGAPORE. > —< iTew arrival of American Cooking Stoves. FOR WOOD OR COAL. 7T ?Hs *JU ?*r LT’iSS* vt£: UsTRjW Size of oven. I6j x 17 x 10< Firebox will take wood 20/ long. A good Family Stove; Six 8 Roiling rings. £6 0/0 C" Exch.413 words
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