The Straits Budget, 1 April 1898
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section85 1898-04-01 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, and85 words
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461 1898-04-01 1 ,:n articles. Making an Army, jr-p iLoan. in China. I* lowers. na in an*l th** United states, frsncc in < Inna. Xii«» Y n Last. L'citod States and Spain. Cooling Down. IX,p iieign of Rumour. More Light, i/y AL Market (Quotations. Shipping461 words
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Article459 1898-04-01 1 Singapore, 1st April, 1898. PRODUCE (Rates are corrected to 12.30 a.m.) Gambier, 5.65. Copra Bali, 7.70. do Pontianak, 7.2.">. Pepper, Black, 22.00. do White, (5%) 37.00. Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.12$. do Brunei 2.37b Pearl Sago 3.80. Coffee, Bali, picked 29.00. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 33.50. Coffee, Liberian, No. 1 18.00.459 words
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Article428 1898-04-01 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. Oceanien. The mail from Europe of the 4th March, by the P. O. Veiona arrived on Saturday. The German mail from Europe by the Prinz Heinrich arrived on Wednesday. The German mail for Europe goes428 words
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Article89 1898-04-01 1 M. DE SPEYER RECALLED. BRITISH NAVAL MOVEMENTS. (Special telegram to the Straits Times) Hongkong 27th March. M. De Speyer, the Russian Minister in Corea, has been recalled. His appointment to be Minuter at Pekin has been cancelled. The British fleet leaves northward on Tuesday next. (Later).89 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article31 1898-04-01 1 BRUSH WITH THE DERVISHES. London 24th March. A sharp engagement has been fought between an Egyptian cavalry patrol and Dervish horsemen near the Atbara river. The Dervishes were repulsed.31 words
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Article13 1898-04-01 1 China has not yet formally replied ;o the French demands.13 words
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Article17 1898-04-01 1 The closing match of Stoddart’s team was played at Adelaide, and ended in a draw.17 words
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Article10 1898-04-01 1 The battleship Goliath has been aunched at Chatham.10 words
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Article43 1898-04-01 1 ILL-SUCCESS IN ENGLAND. BUT THE FULL AMOUNT UNDERWRITTEN Ijondon 25 th March. Only thirty per cent, of the China loan has been subscribed in England. This is mainly owing to the political situation. Nevertheless, the loan has been fully underwritten.43 words
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Article26 1898-04-01 1 PROBABLE AMERICAN INTERVENTION. Irrespective of the Maine disaster, a strong feeling is growing up at Washington in favour of American intervention in Cuba.26 words
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Article41 1898-04-01 1 P. O. SHIPWRECK. THE CHINA*’ ASHORE. PROBABLE TOTAL LOSS. London 2(ith March. The P. O. China has gone ashore near Perim. She is full of water and will probably be a total loss. All her passengers have been landed at Perim.41 words
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Article30 1898-04-01 1 PRESIDENT McKINLEY speaks. PEACE TO BE UPHELD. President McKinley has informed the leading members of Congress that he is determined to uphold peace with Spain, if possible.30 words
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Article33 1898-04-01 1 CHINA GRANTS ALL DEMANDS. The Times has received a telegram from its correspondent at Pekin to the effect that China has agreed to all the demands made upon her by Russia.33 words
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Article111 1898-04-01 1 THE “MAINE” EXPLOSION REPORT. THE UNITED STATES DEMANDS. London 28th March. The report on the Maine explosion by the United States commission of inquiry has been published. The report finds that the explosion was external, apparently from a sub- marine mine: but the report does not fix111 words
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Article30 1898-04-01 1 UNPRECEDENTED SCARE NAVAL DEMONSTRATION COUNSELLED. There is an unprecedented scare regarding the political situation in China. The Times advises an immediate powerful naval demonstration in the Gulf of Pecliili.30 words
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Article15 1898-04-01 1 OXFORD Wl' S. Oxford won the University boat race by twelve lengths.15 words
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Article54 1898-04-01 1 S PA IN UN YIELDING. NO MORE CONCESSIONS. London 29th March. The Spanish Government has replied to the American representations regarding Cuba by a Note. The Note says that the Spanish Government cannot make any further concessions in Cuba. Neither can it tolerate any encroachments on Spanish sovereignty54 words
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Article16 1898-04-01 1 RUSSIAN OCCUPATION. The Times states that the Russians have occupied Port Arthur and Ta-lien-wan.16 words
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Article40 1898-04-01 1 SPAIN YIELDING. London 30 th March. The latest telegraphic despatches from Madrid received at Washington indicate that Spain is willing to make large concessions as regards Cuba. The political situation is now regarded as decidedly more hopeful.40 words
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Article21 1898-04-01 1 BRITISH POLICY TO BE DECLARED. Mr. A. J. Balfour will make a statement regarding British policy towards China, before Easter.21 words
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Article20 1898-04-01 1 RECOVERY IMPOSSIBLE. The doctors who have been consulted regarding Mr. Gladstone’s illness, declare that his recovery is impossible.20 words
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Article18 1898-04-01 1 EXTENSION BILL PASSED. The Reichstag has finally passed the Bill for increasing the German Navy.18 words
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Article57 1898-04-01 1 SPAIN UNYIELDING. WAR FEVER IN THE UNITED STATES. London 31s/ March. The optimist reports regarding Span* ish concessions to the United States on the Cuban question have not been confirmed. There is now a vigorous revival of the war feeling in the United States. Numerous resolutions have been57 words
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Article247 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Times 24 th March. It you wash, dress, and drill a man sufficiently, and lead him well, you can usually make a soldier of him. True, there be men w r ho are soldiers by nature —as the Afridis of fact or the Fuzzi Wuzzys of(Straits Times, 24th March. ) - 247 words
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Article349 1898-04-01 2 [(Steaits Times 2ofh March.) The people of Germany seem to be anxious to lend their money to China. The people of England seem to prefer to invest their money in Lipton (Limited).” It may be that the people of England are right. At all events, while Berlin[(Steaits Times, 2ofh March.) - 349 words
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Article433 1898-04-01 2 Straits Times 25th March.) Of late, the subject of railways, in China has been more than ever before the public. Railway loans and railway projects, and extensions of railways across the frontier from Tonquin and Burraah have come under discussion. Yunnan, the province into which schemers propose|(Straits Times, 25th March.) - 433 words
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Article356 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Times 2 74 h March.) We cannot congratulate Mr. Hoffmeister on the attitude that he adopted when defending his gardener who was accused of stealing flowers from the compound of Major General Jones Vaughan. Mr. Hoffmeister’s attitude was that it is customary for native gardeners to go(Straits Times, 274 h March.) - 356 words
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Article190 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Times 28th March.) Despite the efforts of Spanish and American statesmen, the relations between the two countries are daily becoming more strained. Even before the disaster to the Maine in the harbour of Havana, public opinion in both countries was dangerously bellicose. And the(Straits Times, 28th March.) - 190 words
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Article270 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Timet 28 th March.) France has so far been the Aeglected partner in the Dual Alliance. Her turn has, however, at length come to reap the fruits of so much sacrifice in the interests of her ally. She has put n her claims and, backed by(Straits Timet % 28th March.) - 270 words
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Article479 1898-04-01 2 The situation in the Far East is admittedly bad although not nearly so desperate as the war scares, now become chronic, would suggest. Ever since the days when Germany made her coup de main at Kiaochau, and thereby set the Powers by the ears, we have heard(Straits Tunes, 29th March.) - 479 words
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Article238 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Times 29 th March.) The American Jingo has at length secured his heart’s desire. Spain has been driven into a corner and will apparently tolerate no more brow-beat-ing over the Cuban question. Such a resolution was, of course, to be anticipated and has probably come as(Straits Times, 29th March.) - 238 words
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Article349 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Times 30 tic March.) The uppermost thought in the minds of men is that of war —horrula Mia On the Rialtos of the East, all possible and impossible contingencies, combinations, and probabilities are eagertfr debated. The subject is the caviare pi the dinner table, the topic at(Straits Times, 30tic March.) - 349 words
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Article394 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Times 31 st March.) We live in a neurotic age. Thenorv* of nations and of telegraph agencies unstrung, and the distinction bet** fact and fiction is gradually beb lost. Rumours are sent the far ends of the earth as authentic information, and the assertion 0(Straits Times, 31 st March.) - 394 words
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Article345 1898-04-01 2 (Straits Times, 3\st Mar t The Singapore M unicipalitypo^ 65 to a large degree, the feminine 'i of not being able to make up it- 1111 That august body has again po^P 0 the (juestion of lighting Singapore electricity. And its vacillation u worthy of this port. While(Straits Times, 3\st Mar t ) - 345 words
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Article635 1898-04-01 3 'I; /KlKA pnir advices have been iV 1 that the Reichstag has grants} tii** subsidy required for a fortrVr.*!v service by the North German I v 11 t!i»* Far East. i’H& Viceroy of Hunan, a Chinese ,sh>rtly to be opened to foreign trvl,. been ordered by Imperial frlii: to raise635 words
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Article206 1898-04-01 3 The wage of a Tamil coolie in Perak is limited by the Government to 28 cents per dav. The South Australian authorities have decided to issue no further pearlshelling licenses to coloured aliens at Port Darwin. One hundred and fifteen deaths were registered at Singapore during the206 words
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Article27 1898-04-01 3 A Malay, living at 58, Clyde Street, reports to the police that, between last night and early this morning, someone stole his box containing $340.27 words
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Article39 1898-04-01 3 The members of the Penang Golf Club have decided on granting a honorarium to their Secretary, Mr. A. Bow r ers Smith, in return for the many and onerous services he isc ailed upon to render.39 words
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Article32 1898-04-01 3 A French barque, which arrived at Adelaide, early this month, reports that an immense sea swept fifteen seamen overboard wdiilst she w'as running before a terrific gale. Rescue was impossible.32 words
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Article41 1898-04-01 3 The transfer of the Siam Free Press from Mr. Lillie to M. Chalant has been followed by an authorised statement that the abovementioned journal will be a free and representative paper, determined that the truth shall not be suppressed.”41 words
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Article43 1898-04-01 3 The low price of coffee has practically stopped the rush for agricultural holdings in most districts throughout Selangor, says the Malay Mail. This will give the Survey and Land Departments a chance to get ahead with the permanent settlement work.43 words
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Article60 1898-04-01 3 The Bangkok Times calls attention to dissatisfaction being rife at Puket, a district in Siamese Malaya, near Penang. That journal notes that the officials there are said to be a rather worthless class, as a rule, and, from the accounts given by correspondents, there does not seem to60 words
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Article75 1898-04-01 3 We notice in the list of passengers from Singapore by the homeward P. O. mail of Bth April the names of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Marshall booked for London. Mr. Marshall was manager of the local branch of the Chartered Bank in 1892, since when he has75 words
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Article69 1898-04-01 3 In the first court, this morning, there was no magistrate on the Bench till noon. The charge sheet showed 88 cases. Five lawyers and a number of Europeans were in attendance from 10 o’clock. The court was packed with people. The lawyers were going to sign a69 words
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Article72 1898-04-01 3 Capt. Ainslie is expected to arrive at Taiping at the end of this month, to assume the Wing Commandership of the Malay States Guides. Capt. Vanrenen succeeds Capt. Talbot as Second in Command. Acting Chief Inspector James MeKeon of the Police Department has been offered and has accepted,72 words
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Article110 1898-04-01 3 A Bill authorising a commission to report on the spread of leprosy in America is now being put through Congress, where it is meeting with no opposition. It is estimated that there are from 200 to 500 cases with marked symtoms in the United States. New Orleans110 words
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Article108 1898-04-01 3 A duel has been fought between Prince Philip of Coburg, eldest son of Princess Clementine of Coburg and husband of Princess Louise oi Belgium, and a lieutenant of cavalry named Mattachich-Keglevich. The Prince came specially to Vienna from Nice for this encounter. The duel began108 words
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Article117 1898-04-01 3 Lord Lansdowne and Lord Wolseley are both in favour of conscription. They want more men for the Army, and find that these men are not forthcoming. Says Lord Lansdowne: “It is a matter of uncertainty how* long we shall be able to go on as at present.117 words
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Article184 1898-04-01 3 Carl Hertz again excelled himself, last night, in feats of legerdemain, which were as entertaining as they were marvellous. The programme, which was a varied one, was exceedingly well rendered, and was highly appreciated by the audience, who frequently testified their appreciation by vigorous applause. Mdlle. D’Alton’s song184 words
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Article56 1898-04-01 3 After the final test match at Sydney on the 2nd instant, the promoters of the tour presented Stoddart, the English captain, with a gold chronometer and chain in recognition of his services to Australian cricket. In replying, Stoddart complained of the insulting behaviour of the crowds56 words
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Article77 1898-04-01 3 SUCCESS OF A PENANG CHINESE LADY. Miss Ruby Ley Kum has just passed, with the highest honours, the examination in pianoforte-playing, held in Hongkong by the London College of Music. She also obtained honours in the examination on the theory of music, and won the Belilios Medals. Miss77 words
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Article100 1898-04-01 3 REPORTED SPANISH ATROCITIES. A gentleman, who recently paid a visit to Bolinao, reports to the Hongkong Daily Dress that the Spanish troops have been guilty of terrible cruelty towards many rebels who were injured and fell into their hands. The wounded were thrown into a wooden hut,100 words
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Article96 1898-04-01 3 On September 27th, 1896, two prisoners escaped from the custody of a warder at Seremban, and, while an attempt was made to capture them, they assaulted the warder. That warder is now a policeman in the town force, and he quite accidentally met one of96 words
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Article120 1898-04-01 3 —Bangkok Times. A BOOM IN RICE. There is a strong demand for rice in the north at present, and freights were probably never before so high in Bangkok as they have been of late. The freight for rice is new anything from 40 to 50 cents.—Bangkok Times. - 120 words
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Article115 1898-04-01 3 The Malay Mail notes that the introduction of Towkay Loke Yew's dollars and coolies into Bentong has changed the situation there altogether. Eleven tin mines have been opened up. Gold is also found among the tin. It is reported that a gold-bearing quartz reef has been discovered115 words
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Article130 1898-04-01 3 It is suggested at Penang that the Straits authorities should urge the Netherlands India Government to improve the parcel post system from the Straits to the Netherlands-Indies, particularly to Sumatra, Rhio, and the neighbouring Dutch ports. At present, a parcel for any of the last-named places130 words
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Article405 1898-04-01 3 HE PRESENTS A MELODRAMATIC 8TORY OP PERSECUTION. Yesterday afternoon, before Messrs. Egerton and Howard, the first and third magistrates, G. S. Paoli was charged with theft. The prosecutrix was Mre. Lindsay, of Devonshire Road, and it was alleged that the prisoner had stolen a music405 words
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Article241 1898-04-01 3 THE NEXT RACE MEETING. The Selangor Turf Club met at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday last. Mr. Camming was voted to the chair. The programme for the Jline meeting was taken into consideration. With regard to Race No. 5 on the first day, it was decided to make241 words
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Article142 1898-04-01 3 Ah Fat, described as a baker, carrying on business at 46, South Bridge Road, appeared in the first court, this afternoon, before Mr. Saunders, to answer a summons, charging him with manufacturing and selling biscuits in tins under a false trade description. The prosecutors w r142 words
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Article545 1898-04-01 4 MISSION STATION ATTACKED. Shanghai, 17 th March. A mob sacked the American Mission I in the suburbs of Chungking. The Chinese medical assistants were maltreated and one of them murdered. NAVAL NOTES. The northern fleet has left Nagasaki I for Chefoo, the Narcissus remaining behind to545 words
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Article184 1898-04-01 4 The Italian steamer Bormida having left Hongkong on Tuesday last, is due here on Monday next, the 28th instant. The s. s. 67. Andrews, consigned to Boustead Co., with cargo from New York for this port, arrived this morning via Algiers, which she left on the 18th ultimo.184 words
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Article1314 1898-04-01 4 A ROYAL POLAR EXPEDITION. H. R. H. the Duke of the Abruzzi will visit Nansen at Christiania before starting on his Polar expedition in order to obtain advice and information from the great explorer. The voyage is to last three years, the Duke spending next winter in1,314 words
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Article1113 1898-04-01 4 She: You spend your money like water: He 1 always liquidate my debts! Criticism.—Bill (who has never seen a bishop before): Wonder wot e calls isself, Jim?—Jim (ditto): ’E's a minister bloke in some Tghland regiment, I’spect. There is more in this than meets the eye,” as the1,113 words
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Article330 1898-04-01 4 MR. CHATER S AFFAIR^ This afternoon, at the Sunrem* n before the Chief Justioe, the case of Mr. L. J. Chater came mf t 1 further hearing. p for The Official Assignee represented tt„ creditor, and Mr. H. Fort appear*! behalf of a mortgagee, Mr. Sarkie? r prietor330 words
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Article97 1898-04-01 4 An Australian Chinaman, living at 235, North Bridge Road, reports that, yesterday, he was robbed of his watch valued at £ll. 4 The case against the artilleryman, who is charged with perjury, is pro ceeding in the Police Court this afternoon. Mr. E. H. Bell, Chief Police97 words
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Article46 1898-04-01 4 The Penang Golf Club are consider ing a proposal to appoint a paid Secretary to the Club. This is owing to the increase of membership of the Club, and the natural increase of work caused thereby to the Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer.46 words
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Article61 1898-04-01 4 ladies’ competition. A ladies’ monthly competition, medal play, is about to be held. One round; to be on the first Tuesday in every month The entry book is at the Club H? us^p, 0! entries may be sent to the Captain, jhe first competition takes place on61 words
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Article81 1898-04-01 4 Messrs. Kelly and Walsh have put* lished a useful work entitled IntirprrUJ tion of the new regulations for collisions at sea, by Mr. H. E. Pollock, bar rister-at-law. It aims at expounding these regulations in the light or judici* decisions, explaining their meaning and tenour. Mr. Pollock81 words
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Article76 1898-04-01 4 CROPS ENDANGERED. The absence of rain is endangering the rice crops in South China, and i to the resulting apprehensions tnat present abnormally high price ot grain at Hongkong is in part the 15th instant, the Canton ornei• offered prayers for rain, and the slaugj tering76 words
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Article34 1898-04-01 5 m t ,ov reached Singapore yes1 that Mr. Hang, assistant on the r .-on Mechelen, and also !**»*?';nZe boy have been murdered via Cn im J “To Malay. tv a 434 words
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Article75 1898-04-01 5 Sieuirehlad states that q Godavery is getting old e t '.j c to be laid aside. She is to rt .pairs at Singapore shortly time. By June next, she f be mustered out. The Y Maritimes will put another '‘"V La Seyne, on the Bataviaroute. She will75 words
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Article104 1898-04-01 5 attack on a mission. Shanghai newspaper reports that "blp has occurred between natives "V Ionian Catholic missionaries at f e Cheng, in Kiangsi. It says that, although the people living near the never molested them, one c a mo b of people armed with knives other weapons came in104 words
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Article150 1898-04-01 5 A Klino peon engaged at the Spanish Consulate reports a very curious story ~the police. He says that, at 11 p.m. cn the 23rd instant, as he was going aions Victoria Street, two Klings seized r im and pulled him into a gharry shed, w; **re they150 words
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Article142 1898-04-01 5 Colonkl IVnnefather appeared before Mr Howard, this morning, in respect of adiarsro which lie ha«l preferred against v> Chinamen for keeping a common Riming house at 4S, Merchant Road. The !n.-poctor-<General stated that it was a case which he had been trying to jet for some time,142 words
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Article253 1898-04-01 5 ONE VIEW OF THE OFFENCE. morning, before Mr. Howard, 1 native gardener, who was said to be n d'<*» mployment of Mr. Hoffmeister, was placed in the dock charged wjlh plucking and stealing” Mowers from lf garden of the General’s house, in ranee Hoad. He pleaded not253 words
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Article76 1898-04-01 5 Mr. and Mrs. Hartwig, residing at Lloyd Road, state that they went out yesterday and, on their return, found that their safe had been robbed of Si 20 and a collection of gold jeoins. They suspect one of their servants, who is missing. It is thought that the76 words
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Article75 1898-04-01 5 A guard of honour of the Ist Battn. West Yorkshire liegt, of 100 rank and file under the command of a captain and 2 subalterns, one carrying the Regimental Colour, with the Band, will parade at Johnston’s Pier on the 27th inst., on the occasion of the75 words
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Article72 1898-04-01 5 Shortly before noon to-day, a carriage accident happened on Orchard Road It appears that a syce employed by a gentleman living at Tanglin was drivinga somewhat spirited horse along the road, when the animal suddenly bolted. On its way it collided with a gharry, with the result that72 words
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Article90 1898-04-01 5 Yesterday, two coolies were taken to the police station by the Municipal overseer, Mr. Oliveiro. One of the men \vas suffering from a broken feg, while the other had several cuts upon his face. It appears that the men met with rather a peculiar accident while engaged90 words
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Article88 1898-04-01 5 Teo Thew, who stoutly protested his innocence, and who stated that he had had business dealings with the prosecutor, was brought up on remand charged with gang robbery in North bridge Road. The evidence showed that the prisoner with four others at early noon entered the house of88 words
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Article106 1898-04-01 5 In the province of Bantam (Java), says the Sourabaya Courant there are some coffee estates conducted on a peculiar system ofcultivation The coffee trees, Liberian ones, are planted down to the sea shore. Most of these trees have never been topped. They grow luxuriantly with wide-spreading branches, but, so106 words
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Article109 1898-04-01 5 A large collection of wild animals from various parts of the Malay Peninsula, India, and Burma left by the s.s. Crefeld yesterday for New York. The collectors, Mr. George Austingstall and Mr. Charles Sellars, have been engaged for the past few months getting together their large109 words
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Article120 1898-04-01 5 To-night will be the last night but one of Carl Hertz’s performances. Several changes are announced, as well as new tricks, new songs by Mdlle. D’Alton, and new pictures by the Cinematographe, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Procession, the GrecoTurkish War, and the Mardi Gras at Nice. This120 words
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Article542 1898-04-01 5 London, 13th March. The Queen has arrived at Nice. The Cavendish expedition to iAke Rudolph and the Nile has been postponed after consultation with the Foreign Office. The death is announced of Sir Richard Quain, the famous doctor. London, 14th March. The Corean Cabinet has notified to542 words
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Article216 1898-04-01 5 The Parsee Victoria Theatrical Company, lately arrived in Singapore from Mandalay, give their first performance on Saturday next at the new theatre in Victoria Street. The Company intend to remain two months in Singapore, after which they will leave for Colombo. The Company has travelled all over216 words
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Article1120 1898-04-01 5 MADAME PATJTS OBITUARY. Madame Patti is to be added to the list of those who have had the uncanny experience of reading their own obituary notices. The Australian papers contain full accounts of her life and professional career. The cable message announcing the death of her husband, M.1,120 words
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Article190 1898-04-01 5 THE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN. The Hongkong Daily Press discusses the best way of safeguarding Hongkong. It is admitted, says that journal, that in order to give the squadron freedom to protect British commerce afloat, the colony should be self-protecting. To this end its borders should be extended190 words
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Article269 1898-04-01 5 AN ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. On Saturday, the 2nd April, will be given another of the Popular Orchestral Concerts given periodically by the Orchestral Section of the Singapore Philharmonic Society. On this occasion, there will be a rather stronger Orchestra than usual, there being a considerable reinforcement of the leading269 words
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Article697 1898-04-01 6 Yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Wolferstan, evidence was taken against a Javanese, named Harip, charged with murdering a Javanese, named Sulieman, at Tanjong Katong. The first witness called was Dr. Leask, who said that, on the 12th March, he received at the hospital the body of a697 words
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Article95 1898-04-01 6 ROYAL ARMS ON POSTCARDS. It has come to the notice of the Post-master-General that a number of pictorial private postcards, bearing the Royal Arms, are being sold in Singapore. Under regulations passed by the Governor in Council on the 25th November, 1896, the use of the Royal Arms95 words
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Article1108 1898-04-01 6 NEW GUINEA. The Locomotief show Sr the urgent need of enforcing Dutch authority in Netherlands New Guinea. The States-General have taken the first step towards this by setting aside 115,000 guilders for stationing a few officials there. By treaty, the boundary between Dutch and British territory in that1,108 words
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Article137 1898-04-01 6 We publish the list of Singapore and Penang passengers on the P. O. China. The Chief Police Officer, Mr. E. H. Bell, will stay at Penang some fifteen months, after which he will go home on leave for fifteen months. It is understood that the Selangor Government137 words
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Article113 1898-04-01 6 Two rival tongkang owners, named respectively Mara Mohamet and Mohamet Noor, have made complaints concerning each other. The latter alleges that the former's men cut adrift his tongkang yesterday, in the river, with the result that the boat was upset, and 400 bags of rice were lost.113 words
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Article157 1898-04-01 6 An Eurasian bookkeeper has just been sentenced at Kuala Lipis to six months’ rigorous imprisonment for misappropriating the funds of the Punjom Mining Company. He was in receipt of a salary of 5125 per mensem. A fine tigress was shot on the 17th instant at Durian Sabatang157 words
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Article238 1898-04-01 6 DISASTER TO A P. O. STEAMER. THE “CHINA” A8HORE AT PERIM. PA88ENGER8 SAFE. Bombay, 25th March. The P. O. Agent at Aden telegraphs as follows: —The P. <fe O. China went ashore at Perim on Thursday last, at 10.30 p. m. The passengers have all been safely landed there. Steamers238 words
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Article380 1898-04-01 6 [by a contributor.] Ox Monday, Singapore will lose Mr. Edward Horatio Bell, its Chief Police Officer. The transfer of that gentleman to Penang means an irreparable loss to this portion of the Straits Settlements, for, never perhaps in the Colony’s history has there been such380 words
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Article153 1898-04-01 6 THE GOLD REGION. From Macassar, news conies of a rush of gold-seokers and prospectors there on the way to North Celebes. In that quarter, gold mines and reefs are said to abound. Applications for mining concessions to Government flow in a steady stream. But the Government only grants, concessions153 words
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Article388 1898-04-01 6 THE STARTING MACHINE A good number of members of Sporting Club assembled at the course this morning, to see the JP* ing machine in operation. HE tL Governor was present, and .took interest in the working of the The machine in question has i been erected in front388 words
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Article160 1898-04-01 6 FRENCH IDEAS. The Courrier d'Haiphong bases an argument for French territorial seizures in South China upon the proposed extension of British boundaries in Kowloon on the mainland opposite Hongkong. That journal says:—Though there may be no means for preventing the accomplishment of British designs in that quarter,160 words
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Article175 1898-04-01 6 The O.S.S. Ulysses is reported to have left Suez direct for Singapore on the I9t#instant. The Min, consigned to the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, left Kuchinotzu in Japan on the 22nd instant, and is du» here about the 3rd or 4th proximo. The Arratoon A pear arrived alongside the175 words
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Article38 1898-04-01 6 Is the Kalutura district, Ceylon, the 22nd instant, a coconut tree ie a crowd witnessing a theatrical l* 11 mance. Four mtn were crushet death, and ten were seriously injure whom two died.38 words
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Article1320 1898-04-01 7 I vrL ./OME THE COMING, SPEED I tuE PARTING” GOVERNOR. I \Jr. J. A. S'ref te ahum, viU I rrf'rm from a years leave. I <\r 'harles Mtfchell will go I 'h troy of Cana/]a on nine fl 1 I wing articles are reprinted, I wii.it1,320 words
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Article259 1898-04-01 7 Owing to the illness of Mrs. Stokes, the championship was not played at the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club yesterday as arranged, and Mrs. Salzmann, very magnanimously, refused to take advantage of her opponent's non-appearance. Lady Mitchell distributed the prizes to the winners of the tournament, and Mr.259 words
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Article147 1898-04-01 7 News from Holland in the Deli Courant mention steady arrivals of tobacco from Sumatra, and a continuous rise in quotations for Sumatra shares. A new Sumatran company —the Langkat-Sukaranda —took advantage of this favourable turn to appeal to the investing public. The attention of the public is fixed147 words
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Article1861 1898-04-01 7 To Sir Charles and Lady Mitchell I give my most sincere wishes for a pleasant journey through the further East and the great West and over the broad Atlantic. I like Sir Charles Mitchell, and everybody likes Lady Mitchell and will be glad to see them back1,861 words
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Article584 1898-04-01 7 Acting bombardier Groves of the Royal Artillery was brought up, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Wolferstan, and charged with perjury. Ideut. Head watched the proceedings on behalf of the military authorities. Mr. Bell prosecuted. It will be remembered that the prisoner, with Gunner Warren, reported that three Chinamen584 words
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Article1191 1898-04-01 8 BY A LANDSMAN. J I set forth in a sampan, yesterday afternoon, to do H. M. S. Victorious. 1 A sampan, by the way, at the best of times, is not exactly what one would call an easy conveyance, but, when the sea is inclined1,191 words
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Article1628 1898-04-01 8 FRESH LEGISLATION. FORMER ORDINANCES REPEALED. The Government proposes to repeal all previous Indian Immigration Ordinances, including the one passed last year, and to start afresli in that field of legislation. To that end, a Bill, intituled an Ordinance for the protection of Indian immigrants has been published. Under1,628 words
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Article239 1898-04-01 8 The llydra has suffered some damage by fire in the Bangkok river. It is understood that the Penang Golf Club, will be unable to send a team to Taiping at Easter. There w ill be a practice shoot of the Garrison Rifle Club at Balestier Range on239 words
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Article43 1898-04-01 8 45,000 sovereigns were handed in on the 9th of March, at the Calcutta Mint, in exchange for Rupees, at sixteen pence. This makes £70,000 in ten days, and a further large sum is shortly expected to be tendered.43 words
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Article42 1898-04-01 8 The Judicial Commissioner was to hold court in Kinta on the 28rd instant, to dispose of nine murder cases pending. Mr. Hewgill, the Acting Legal Adviser, appears for the prosecution in cases where counsel have been retained for the defence.42 words
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Article83 1898-04-01 8 BRISK BUSINESS. Ever since the price of tin has risen, there is reported to have been more demand for mining land in the district of Larut. It is said that the land which formerly formed the Sandhurst Company’s concession, at the foot of the hill, near Klian Pau,83 words
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Article26 1898-04-01 8 one set fire to his bullock Saturday night. The buildt?’ 1 entirely destroyed. He couple of Japanese whom hp a few days ago. e26 words
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Article46 1898-04-01 8 Private Jones, of the Anrvli Sutherland Highlanders waUi in Bareilly District Gaol (Indiai 9th instant, for the murder of n Inglis, of the same regiment. i n r& last. The deceased had reported 7 for disobedience of orders in the fr campaign.46 words
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Article47 1898-04-01 8 At the date of last mail ad*u the Muar Central Factory Conpanv S been registered with a capital of in £1 shares. The object istoTrkk licence under the MacDonald-luf invention, for the ‘treatment of ranT or rhea fibre, at Bandar MahaJ Muar, Johore. araL47 words
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Article51 1898-04-01 8 Mr. E. Talma, Cadet, was to ie av Penang for. Madras, to complete u studies in Tamil. Mr. L. A. M. j.,£ ston, Assistant Postmaster-General will meanwhile, in addition to his or" duties, carry on the work of 2nd A?r7 tant Protector of Indian Immigra?; there vice Mr.51 words
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Article57 1898-04-01 8 A Chinaman, named Row Liang H: living at 177, Teluk Ayer Street, sap that early this morning, his house broken into through one of the titdow's. A couple of diamond set hairpin; stated to be worth s*oo, and some clothing were stolen. The man has no suspicion57 words
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Article52 1898-04-01 8 General Augusti has been appoint* Governor-General of the Philippine The Philippine residents at Madrid k an interview with him on the 3rd mr. They expressed a wish that refom might be introduced in the island! General Augusti, in his reply, said tk the consolidation of peace was of52 words
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Article67 1898-04-01 8 It may be of interest to members c the commercial community and V cricketers to learn that Mr. F.V. HorLDj who it will be remembered was witlAs: 1888-1891, as official Assignee, ana wh captained the first cricket team to Hou kong has retired from the Civil67 words
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Article61 1898-04-01 8 A match between single and mamri players of the Singapore Golt Cli- fixed for the 9th April. It will match play —two rounds. close oh the 7tli April. Iho players will be captained by tlie n J. M. Allinson, and the single by Mr. G. M. Macbain. On Natural!61 words
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Article63 1898-04-01 8 A Macao woman, named W° r v Song, a brothel keeper, residing a-*; Smith Street, reports to the polite wearly yesterday nmrning, her house broken into through the root, an two tin boxes containing clot nine money, valued at $282, were stolen. sequently the two empty found beneath63 words
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Article65 1898-04-01 8 The final meeting ol the be held in Calcutta on the to adopt the report and lll rV, balance of upwards ot f^ lir ntr be placed in charge ot th< tct( General for the next famine. fund, including local and r c:1 subscriptions, amounts t<>65 words
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Article82 1898-04-01 8 THE VLADIMIR M(*N ,,mA 'I 1 The Russian cruiser much arrived yestvrda) 11 J? fl Colombo, on her way 1 I \l;i Vladimir Mono>,iac/c sailed on the 6th E ebruar). 1 ..f 5/ with a displacement/ we r tons, and her indicate jj or sf^82 words
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Article142 1898-04-01 9 I (lKK irlAL LANDHOLDING. I -MH. dated the 8th of FebI K ha-.savsthe Pinang Gazette, |f car> -cJnrd to Federated Malayan I j% j a p. requiring each recipient I i n a return to the ResidentIt* as to his interest, in I ;:y of the Federated Malay142 words
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Article291 1898-04-01 9 OF 111 K ST li A ITS TIMES.” vrring to your appreciative > ituiday s issue ol your ih** subject of Mr. Hells in tin* Straits Settle- i t<> add my tribute to i linir wortli as an ollicer •r/i,-in ii. For twelve years vo291 words
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Article281 1898-04-01 9 I .:r> .\TATIU-N TO MR. LILLIE. I 1 > V P/v.*v contains accounts I an 1 gang robberies in I i-.irts ol the country. The I iburee is said to be pracI i*y armed gangs, chiefly I o l«*a.-od under the late I > "i t it*- King.”281 words
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Article707 1898-04-01 9 Even as early as 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, people began to assemble on, and in the vicinity of Johnston’s Pier to witness the departure of the Governor and Lady Mitchell for Europe. Towards 5 p.m. the pier and its approaches became thickly thronged with people, and under707 words
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Article66 1898-04-01 9 Tiikke were live magistrates’ appeals set down for hearing before the Chief Justice, this afternoon, and it was stated there were other appeals ready for hearing by the Superior Court. In consequence of the heavy lists of motions, ecclesiastical cases, demurrers, and judgment summonses, his Lordship stated he66 words
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Article140 1898-04-01 9 The Hon. J. A. Swettenham, C.M.G., was formally sworn in, as Officer Administering the Government of the Straits Settlements, this morning, at the Legislative Council Chamber by the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox. The members of the Council present were: Major-General JonesVaughan; Hon. C. W. Sneyd-Kyn-nersley, Acting140 words
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Article590 1898-04-01 9 AN IMPORTANT QUESTION AS TO COS T 9. This afternoon, his Lordship, the Chief Justice, delivered judgment on an important question as to costs between solicitors and their clients. The proceedings arose out of the suit of Hadjee Ahmed Eusope vs. Niblett, and were in respect590 words
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Article63 1898-04-01 9 QUARANTINE AGAINST JEDDAH. Information having been received that bubonic plague, exists at Jeddah, it is officially notified that the port of Jeddah is infected. All vessels arriving here from Jeddah will be put in quarantine, and there detained for nine days from the date of the last case63 words
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Article3709 1898-04-01 9 NEWS, NOTES. AND COMMENTS. CHINA LOANS. The total of the Loans raised by China since 1874, amounts to .£51,041,391 sterling, apart from the 16,000, (MX) now borrowed. The rate of interest has gradually declined from 8 per cent, in 1874 to 5 per cent, last year; and now3,709 words
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Article1022 1898-04-01 10 London, loth March. The Novosti, a St. Petersburg newspaper, urges the necessity of Russia finding an outlet for her Central Asian possessions on the Indian Ocean, and adds that the Ameer of Afghanistan cannot for ever bar the advance of civilisation. Mr. Curzon, replying to a question1,022 words
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76 1898-04-01 10 9th list of subscriptions promised. W. A. Greig 100.00 Arthur Young 20.00 E. M. Alexander 50.00 Hon. J. Burkinshaw 1,000.00 Colonel Pennefather 50.00 The Eastern School .*‘>o,oo Chop Tuck Loon 20.00 Seng Heng Guan 20.00 1,290.00 Previously acknowledged 82,981. Gmnd Total $R4,271.05 An interesting item76 words
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158 1898-04-01 10 It is stated that the M. M. Company, have now in building two steamers, sister-ships to the Laos, which was placed on the Far East line last*year, and which was specially built for the direct trade with China. The first sister-sliip to her which158 words
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Article285 1898-04-01 10 11. I. R. M. S. Vladimir Monomath arrived from Colombo yesterday morning, and went alongside the Tanjong Pagar Wharf, where she took in almost 400 tons coal and left for the roads early this morning. The s. s. Independent arrived from Pengkalan Berandan, on the 25th instant, with285 words
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Article149 1898-04-01 10 The Russian cruiser 1 7«. mack left Singapore this t[ r K Hongkong. n The Rev. J. K Brough pk i the Force?, who ha? been orders for duty at Singapore to arrive here by the 1* due on the 21st April. The undermentioned officer arrived from149 words
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Article36 1898-04-01 10 The Selangor Turf Club proposes hold a race meeting on the 16th u and 20th June. There will be’*** events on the first and second da r and six events on the third day.36 words
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Article37 1898-04-01 10 The large number of British doll* now being coined at the Bombay Mis worth noting. In January, silver t the value of over thirty and a half lakh* of rupees was received for this purpo*37 words
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Article37 1898-04-01 10 The entertainment committee Kuala Lumpur have, says the .Vale, Mail, got everything cut and dried for the festivities next month. There am be a dance and a water-fete, not speak of the bicycle carnival.37 words
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Article39 1898-04-01 10 Tiie Municipality, so it is reports: has invited local firms to tender f lighting up South Bridge Road, wit about ten or twelve electric lamps,eac of 2,000 candle-power. This, it is unde stood, isonlya tentative measure.—39 words
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Article64 1898-04-01 10 It is reported at Penang that Netherlands India Government hau been unable to spare Mr. DelpraUher railway specialist, to net as consults: engineer of Malayan railways. Tr/ result is that the Crown Acnfc for the Colonies have secure: the services of a British comultin; engineer, who will be64 words
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Article83 1898-04-01 10 Yesterday afternoon, almost ti/ whole of the European stall, a lary" number of Sikhs, and many of the members ofjdie town Police Force, assent on Johnstons Pier to witness the dep» ture of Mr. Bell. There were also a number of local officials and meHiant*83 words
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Article70 1898-04-01 10 By resolution the Lieutenant-buv nor of Bengal places on r. his high appreciation of the vices of Brigade-Surgeon LieuteotfColonel Sir George King, K.C.l.h d F.R.S., Superintendent of the h°F Botanic Garden, Calcutta, on retirement. Sir George King’s i in the fields of and systematic botany have extended70 words
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Article125 1898-04-01 10 His Lordship, the Chief r: engaged, this morning, in the suit of Sycd Abdul Ally al Junied rs. George <L The plai ntiffby his stateinen t a‘ 1 out that he is a trustee of the Ara ground in Rochore Road, originally granted v n 1125 words
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Article189 1898-04-01 11 N r v the number of people, las r 'the Indian Theatre in ni- the Victoria RarseeTheai ,ny bids fair to become, in tri/* Y Vcnse, one of the greatest .r we have seen for many in Singapore. Yesterday, 1 was liteially packed with Y; .‘"majority,189 words
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Article595 1898-04-01 11 -ri M.LKOKI) OBSTRUCTION IN CLARKE \NI) HEAD STREETS, g. Mr. Anthonisz, the presiding -yi’trate. this morning Mr. Jackson v har of the firm of Messrs. Riley Har--lav. A* Co., appeared to answer a which had been issued against ,yf 0h the complaint of the Municipresident. The summons595 words
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Article586 1898-04-01 11 ALLEGED SNAPPING AN EXECUTION.” Yesterday afternoon, in the Supreme Court, Mr. Sisson appeared to support a notice of motion he had served upon Mr. Stevens in respect of certain interlocutory proceedings which had been taken in the suit of S. R. Groom es. Hadjee Massa bin586 words
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239 1898-04-01 11 FOUR MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. At about nine o’clock last evening, the roof of the premises occupied by the spirit farmer, and used as a distillery in Havelock Road, fell in with a terrible crash. As far as can be at present ascertained, there was nothing239 words
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Article658 1898-04-01 11 A scheme, which no doubt will be gladly welcomed by the European community here, is on foot for the supplying of Singapore with Australian beef. The idea has been started by Messrs. Connos, Doherty, Donack Ltd. who are extensive cattle breeders in the Kimberley district of658 words
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Article192 1898-04-01 11 (From our Correspondent.) Fekan 2 bth March. By the last police boat a small detachment of police was sent up to Bentong. The force there will be increased when a proper station has been erected. A Recruiting sergeant was sent to Singapore the other week to enlist Malays192 words
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Article773 1898-04-01 11 MR. STRAUSS M. P. 8PEAKS. I STftAITS COMPETITION NOT FORMIDABLE. Mr. Strauss, M. P., for the Camborne division of Cornwall, addressed his constituents at Dalcoath on the 26th February. He congratulated them on the rise in the price of tin, and expressed confidence in its continuance throughout773 words
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Article164 1898-04-01 11 A SURVEY HELD. In connection with the recent serious fire on the British steamer Saint Mary a survey was held at Colombo on the 11 tli instant to report if she was in a fit state to continue the voyage. The surveyors reported that164 words
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Article, Illustration36 1898-04-01 11 (conducted by king’s pawn.”) All Chess correspondence should he addressed to King’s Pawn.” The Solutions of Problem No. 25, by Mrs. \V. J. Baird is Kt—Kt 2. White to play and mate in two moves.36 words
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Article860 1898-04-01 11 The games played since last week are as follows:— White. Black. Opening. Won by. hgerton Lie uni Q. F i a n- Egerton chetto Egerton Moabergen Egerton Miles Brydges Staunton’s Miles Craig Egerton Queen’s Craig I Pawn j Miles Banks Staunton’s Miles. Moabergen Milea Centre- Miles. Counter860 words
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Article603 1898-04-01 12 ANNUAL REPORT. This fourteenth annual report of the Straits Insurance. Company for presentation to the shareholders at the twenty-first ordinary general meeting to be held in the Company's Otlices on the 12th of April next at noon, runs as follows: Your Directors beg to submit the603 words
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Article93 1898-04-01 12 Katz Brothers, Limited, made a not profit in 1*97, ot *8116,161 and have declared a dividend of 8 on preferred shares as well as on deferred shares. The following is a copy of their Profit and Loss Account for the year 1*97: To Tantiemes and gratuities 26.282 Written93 words
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Article268 1898-04-01 12 The s. s. Dojfc arrived here on Sunday, with a cargo of rice for the north, from Rangoon, and remained here only long enough to replenish her bunkers, resuming her voyage the same day. The Italian steamer Jjctiml>m left Bombay on Sunday lasi, and is expected to arrive268 words
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Article113 1898-04-01 12 A Chinese planter, named Tan" Chee Ho, residing at 7J milestone, Thompson Road, reports that at 11 a. in. yesterday, as he was walking along Rochore Road, four Chinamen assaulted him, and robbed him of his purse containing $10.50. A Chinaman, named C'hia Chian" Tee, residing at 209, North113 words
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Article2287 1898-04-01 12 NEW CALEDONIA. Intelligence has been received at Sydney, that New Caledonia has been visited by a terrific hurricane, w’hich devastated the colony, and caused great damage to shipping. The French gunboat Loyalty was sunk. MARK TWAIN AND HIS DEBTS. The announcement that Mark Twain has paid2,287 words
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Article229 1898-04-01 13 SINGAPORE COURT ADMINISTER l A> A O GERMAN LAW.'' fr:>aY afternoon, Mr. Braddell to the Chief Justice, Iii,nel Cox, at the Supreme Court, jr or( e r to serve a citation for ..upon Otto Yerhagen, who was G e i be at present in Sourabaya. .aid229 words
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Article49 1898-04-01 13 jr j> notified that the appointment it. T.N.S.M. Howard, Ist Battn. -i V akdiire Regt., as Garrison Adju.Singapore, has been approved. A C iiNAMW, named 110 Yaw, was „-uted yesterday afternoon by the ,f aiii ijal President lor having false Kirur»•- in his possession. He was49 words
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Article195 1898-04-01 13 its rather strange that, instead i.f ion ntrating her energies in con-->Lda*‘ng her position in her old Coloiu«., franco should fritter away her vttK.:tu in so many new undertakings, is:.* at proportion of which must cerifcuiu; rove sterile. In Algeria, for in*?;::; things are very rapidly195 words
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Article211 1898-04-01 13 IHE IFri.-trar of Courts, Kuala Lum- been appointed to be Regisi: 'inpanies for all the Federated it*- 'fhe office for the regisv: u i j'>iiii»anies will be established Lumpur. jh*- opening of work on the Tan- ‘on railway extension, Mr. It. C. hhistriet Officer of Ulu Selanon several211 words
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Article36 1898-04-01 13 Mr. T. H. Kershaw, Legal Adviser, Federated Malay States, has been granted three months’ vacation leave from 2nd March. Mr. C. W. Hewgill acts for Mr. Kershaw during that officer’s absence on leave.36 words
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Article61 1898-04-01 13 The new Public Offices, at Taiping, are to be opened by the Sultan of Perak, on the 9th April next. It was originally proposed, to mark the occasion by a public hall in the splendid Council Chamber in the new building, but this idea has been abandoned,61 words
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Article226 1898-04-01 13 The Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s steamer Tosa Mara, which arrived a few days ago from Hongkong, loaded in the roads and discharged all her cargo into lighters, which was landed at Tanjong Pagar wharf for storage. The s. s. Sultan is reported to have left Broome yesterday, and, in226 words
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513 1898-04-01 13 As King George was, with the Princess Marie, returning to Athens from a drive to Old Phalerum on the afternoon of Feb. 26th, two men fired at him with rifles. The King's version of the attempt on his life is as follows: We513 words
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Article752 1898-04-01 13 PAYMENT OF THE INDEMNITY POSTPONED. The following official telegram from Pekin has been received at Shanghai: Owing to the financial embarrassments of the Central Government, it has been found impossible to pay the Japanese indemnity this year as formally agreed to between our respective countries. Japan,752 words
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Article23 1898-04-01 13 Bobby: Mamma, am I a lad ?—Mamma: Yes, Bobby. —Bobby: And is my new papa my stepfather? —Yes. —Then, am I his step-laader23 words
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Article845 1898-04-01 13 YESTERDAY’S EXHIBITS. Without doubt, yesterday’s Flower Show was one of the best we have had for some years. Cut flowers, of which there were a goodly array, were made a special feature. Hitherto, previous flower shows have gone in more for foliage plants, which, however pretty they845 words
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Article135 1898-04-01 13 The marriage of Capt. H. L. Talbot, Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., to Miss Edith Clementi Smith, daughter of Sir Cecil Smith, late Governor of the Straits Settlements took place at [Taiping, on the 25th instant. The bride wore an ordinary white walking costume with blue sash and ribbons135 words
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Article297 1898-04-01 13 HEAVY PENALTY. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Elcum heard a charge which had been instituted against Nogalarum Chetty for, as was alleged, ottering an illegal gratification to Mr. Harfleet, a Municipal Inspector. Messrs. Drew and Napier represented the Municipality, and Mr. Carver defended. The Inspector went into the box, and stated297 words
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Article2619 1898-04-01 14 H. M. STANLEY TEACHES FORBEARANCE. Mr. H. M. Stanley, M. P., is reported to have said, in connection with our troubles in East Africa, that British officers sent out should use more forbearance towards the natives. Surely, Mr. H. M. Stanley, M. P., cannot have read a2,619 words
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Article1284 1898-04-01 14 Q.—Why is the lady bikist of an amorous disposition?—A.: Because she is a sighcling creature. Young Bride: I didn’t accept Tom th' first time he proposed. Miss Ryva (slightly envious): 1 know you didn’t.— Young Bride: How do you know Ryval: You weren’t there. “I have loved you1,284 words
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Article261 1898-04-01 14 Mr. Hatchell has taken over charge of the Jelebu State from Mr. Scott who has proceeded on leave. 4 At Rangoon, on the 21st instant, the regular liners in port were loading about 11,000 tons of rice for the Straits. The Christian Marriage Bill is the only261 words
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Article30 1898-04-01 14 Mb. Foley, cMiefclerk ot th*‘ 1 ville Queensland Railway Departs has been appomited traffic manage one of the ChVi ese ralluayS kin instance of the Brttish Minister a30 words
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Article67 1898-04-01 14 This morning, Tan \H°h Wi t(|0 fifty dollars with the °P tl01I ■-Vnffer months’ rigorous impri80?. inen ing an illegal gratificatPJV. c Tbe Sanitary Inspector Ma\¥ j| aVtr defendant* was a stallholder lock Road, and so was s^ n t0 way. He had been warned away, but, instead67 words
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Article76 1898-04-01 15 THE COLOMBO MANAGER. I f -]pE t’ 1, 1 r 'v DITLOCK, the manager of Sir .k, Limited, Colombo branch, i T 1‘i k suicide there at the Galle ref on the 21st instant, by L* jf throat. He had been relieved !ti f 11 Colombo managership the76 words
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Article120 1898-04-01 15 I penang. two sporting offers are I k. k have been made by a cricketer r I 'j y This gentleman underI i .at* !i a Straits-born team r v oth* r eleven chosen from born in the Malay States -|-tth nients, but resident there. ’undertakes to get120 words
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Article198 1898-04-01 15 M TU HE TROUBLE. p r:: n.ARs of the concessions made r\ho B. 1. > N Company to its officers ri j -trunk, show that the officers grained a good deal. They have K ,rtf,M*d half their pay at par, how- a!l( i sir198 words
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Article145 1898-04-01 15 Ai.;;eai»y. write? the Pioneer there .’.•‘JZJi'ih;it with the termination of el-1 quarrels among the tribesot tin* frontier will be revived, ri j i< eventually proclaimed, i? »*rtain to be strife among the tol hence the weaker clans di 'vn the greatest anxiety that i'trnent should be made145 words
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Article147 1898-04-01 15 i f y At>/ inn l AgentsBoustead 4 N« w N ork with cargo on 16th and is due here about the V n *h April. i p T 1 Volunteer steamer l ,rnv,; d alongside the Borneo lay afternoon from Nagak: h she left on the 19th147 words
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Article53 1898-04-01 15 A Chinaman was, this morning,brought before Mr. Wolferstan for offering twenty cents to Municipal detective Bakar, by way of inducing him to say nothing of the matter of nightsoil being used in a garden within a hundred yards of Serangoon Road. The man was fined fifteen dollars53 words
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Article373 1898-04-01 15 This afternoon, Wee Tek Siew was brought up before Mr. Wolferstan on remand, charged (1) that on the 12th or Kith instant, lie cheated one one Geok Pin out of three brilliants valued at $1,730. (2) That at the same time he dishonestly used as genuine, documents which373 words
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Article362 1898-04-01 15 1 HE FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The Indian fiscal accounts for *****7 closed with a deficit of Rx 1,700,000. The rate of exchange realised on remittances in 1897-99 is about l/3£, and the revised estimates for 1897-98 were accordingly made at this rate, the same rate being taken for362 words
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Article724 1898-04-01 15 London, 19th March. The Tims* Pekin correspondent says that the demands of France which China is said to have complied with are calculated to check the proposed British acquisition of Kowloon, and the extension of the Burmese railway into Yunnan. The Time*, commenting thereon, says it may724 words
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Article91 1898-04-01 15 Last night, about 11 o’clock, while a European, named Deoeknier, w T as walking along North Bridge Road, some one came up behind and struck him over the head with a heavy instrument, knocking him forward on his face and breaking one of his teeth. His assailant,91 words
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Article2356 1898-04-01 15 Yesterday afternoon, a special meeting was held by the Municipal Commissioners, to discuss and pass the Supplemental Budget No. 1 of 1898. Present: Mr. Gentle (President), Colonel Pennefather, Messrs. Evans, H. Fort, Sohst, Meyer, Choa Giang Thye, and Tan Cheng Tuan. On laying the matter before the Commissioners,2,356 words
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Article91 1898-04-01 16 An attempt to murder Baron de Horn, who resides at Tjmjong Rhu, is reported. Between two and three o’clock on the morning of the 29th inst., the Baron, hearing his dogs bark, went out on the verandah to see the cause, with a lamp in his hand,91 words
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Article3201 1898-04-01 16 THE BRITISH NAVY. London, 12th March. The Navy Estimates were laid on the table of the House of Commons on the 8th. They contemplate the expenditure of £23,770,000. It is proposed to construct three fresh battleships, four cruisers, and four sloops, and to increase the personnel3,201 words
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Article72 1898-04-01 17 T.inho, st«‘ps have been taken t il a public meeting of all classes be la-ld there on Ist April, to and consider the adoption of *n»<»rinl to the Secretary of State -Tiiningof the evil effects in Ceylon a.-t ion taken by the Indian Govrr..ir,‘*nt in placing an72 words
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Article178 1898-04-01 17 ;l Hausas and Yorubas of the West t-r l.avc j-roved excellent soldiers for •1: tiditing under the leadership of Ir.t.si. oilicer.s. Captain Boisragon speakat Aldershot, described the Yoruba e a.eiit of the Niger Force as one of l:.* reliable in her Majesty’s servia**. Tlic liausa was178 words
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Article214 1898-04-01 17 THE PASSENGER LISTS. THE 1*. A <>. 1 > 7th April.—Mr. and j, ui; Mr. A, H. Everett; Mrs. family; Mr. Wiggins; Mr. R. Mr. Zacharias; Mrs. Eddie ,[ij uii. Mr. J. Simmons. April.—Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. F. W. Webb and tw*o Mrs. Duncan; Mr. anJ Mrs.214 words
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Article478 1898-04-01 17 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES. Sir, —I claim a little space in your columns to explain a somewhat ignorant and one-sided statement of a case in which I have played a leading part in Bangkok. 1 will take the articles and comments in the Straits478 words
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Article338 1898-04-01 17 ACTION BY THE PERAK GOVERNMENT. The Acting Resident of Perak (Mr. J. P. Rodger) is said by the Pinang Gazette to have officially notified to Mr. Alma Baker that the report of the Survey Inquiry Committee, appointed by the Perak Government to inquire into the claims338 words
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Article1058 1898-04-01 17 The Perak Government Gazette of the 25th instant, contains a series of departmental reports for last year. The one on the Matang district mentions that Lim Tim Pee is opening a small coffee estate of 60 acres, situated about a mile along the Trong bridle-path. Mr. F. A. Stephens1,058 words
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Article731 1898-04-01 17 RESULTS OF THURSDAY'S PLAY’. CHAMPIONSHIP. 8. Reid beat Capt. White 6-1, 6-2. A CLASS SINGLES. Elliot ser. beat Fisher —2 B. CLASS SINOLES. Piuhorn beat Long 6-0, 6-1. Ezekiel4-3 beat McIntosh scr. 7-5, 7-5. Morrison beat Sisson, 6-2, 6-2. Bremnef —2 beat Makepeace scr. 6-4, 6-2.731 words
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Article910 1898-04-01 17 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Au*tralind from Fremantle:— Messrs. C. C. Hall, J. Marcher, 1). J. O’Doherty, T. Carter, W. Campbell, C. O. de Monguillard, and C. Toy. Per s. s. Japara from New Guinea via ports —Messrs. Miesegaes, Steven, Miss Nathan, and Mr. Adriadno. Per s. s. Perdana910 words
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Article113 1898-04-01 18 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used —str. —steamer sh.—ship bq.—barque; Brit.—British U. 8. United States; Fr. French; Ger. —German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh. —Jobore; Ac., G. c., General cargo ;,d.p. —deck passengers; U. —Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. \V.113 words
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Article1221 1898-04-01 18 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Expand, Span. str. 593 tons, Capt Zabala, 31st Mar. From Manila, 25th Mar. Gc, 38 d.p. VV. Mansfield and Co. For Manila, 7th Apl—W. Ganymede, Brit. str. 236 tons, Captain Edmondson. 30th Mai-. From Penang, 28th Mar. G.c. W. Mansfield and Co. For1,221 words
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Article468 1898-04-01 18 Nome, port, probable date of arrival and name of agents. Andalusia, Hiogo, Apl 3; Behn Meyer. Adria. Hamburg, Apl 4 Behn Meyer. Afridi, Liverpool, Apl 6 P. Simons. Bayern, Hongkong, Apl 3; B. Meyer. Ballaarat, Colombo, June 18 P. A O. Borneo, Hongkong, Apl 9 P. A O.468 words
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Article1148 1898-04-01 19 I Flao fcscL’B Name. A Tons. Captain Fbom Sailed. Consignees. Kio W riouQ HM cru. ***** Schanberg P’rtsmouth Jan 31 S. Naval Officer Maru Jap. str. 3589 Hilcoat Hongkong Mar 18P. Simons and Co. 3 Dut str. 727 Grooth N. Guinea Feb 27 Daendels and Co. 5 a Nor.1,148 words
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Article742 1898-04-01 19 Ve>sel’s Name Flag&Rig Captain Destination I I v,: r Malatu a Brit.str. Daly T. Anson via ports Gorgon str. Morier Bangkok Nor. str. Andersen Taku -i Ki ato Ger str. Ostermann Colombo Havre and Hamburg -1 Nahi'lla Brit. str. 1 Hudson Muar 4 llek»e str. Inkster Penang and Deli742 words
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Advertisement178 1898-04-01 18 STAMPS. H. H. MJ1JS, legal, Java desires exchange .with stainp-eollectors in the Straits Settlements, Borneo, Siam, etc. 24/6 IMPROVED STILLS lor DISTILL1HG t RECTffYDIG BRANDIES, RUMS. SPIRITS, etc. DEROY FILS AINE MAKER 75, rue du Thtitre, 75 PARIS GUIDE-BOOK for DUttllonfrBruiiM.EiflraUalOils, otc. MANUAL for lUtniert of SUMS oatf ILLUSTRATED PRICE178 words
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Advertisement412 1898-04-01 19 NOTICE. TIMES OF CEYLON, (daily edition). The largest and best circulated newspaper published in Ceylon, as well as the smartest and the most readable; is more largely supported by the European community of the Island than the other papers combined. In this great centre of Tropical Agriculture, the Times of412 words
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Advertisement716 1898-04-01 19 THEN DONT WATCH THE POT. A watched pot never boils, and a watched clock never goes. Nothing is quick enough for impatience. Minutes, hours, and days are mere words after all. We are happy—a day is but an hour. We are miserable —an hour is a day. From the summer716 words
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