The Straits Budget, 27 May 1898
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section130 1898-05-27 1 The Straits Budget t vji, |\l)l. J'l- BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” (Cable Address Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1898. Straits Times, 15 Cenp. The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in130 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 27TH MAY. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE.
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Article13 1898-05-27 1 !f ir!>our. on 22nd inst., the wife \> M Uonu.d, of a son.13 words
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Article73 1898-05-27 1 I*, a vxks— Niciiol.—At St. < t.i£• *h. Penang on 16th inst., by H i; Keeles-Hodgkison, Ernest, .a <>f T. Farrer-Baynes Esq., i* i;. r im. Lancashire, to Margaret, H er of Mr. Robert Nichol of ’i I K Walkord. —On the 23rd H .r. Ven. the Archdeacon of73 words
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Article391 1898-05-27 1 til \::rirj.K'. I i -*r:i .*ri un Mystery. I' Kip iiiion to the Philippines. I In* in !"!>7. I Mr i» Jt *;-ton#*. I hr;t.*4. ii.j-.sia. and France. I't *ain»-«s Swfttenham. I .■lU'rZ t ommission. H* At., IM ii'r ‘{notations. '‘tipping News. I !V- 1 lirautication. I391 words
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Article531 1898-05-27 1 Singapore, 27th May, 1898. PRODUCE (Rates are corrected to 12.30 p.m.) Uambier, 5.55. Copra Bali, 7.70. do Pontianak, M 7.50. Pepper, Black, 20 00. do White, (5%) 10.00 Sago Flour Sarawak, ,‘{.30. do Brunei,., .nominal 2.25. Pearl Sago 4.60. Coffee, Bali, picked 28.00. Coffee Palembang, picked 29.50. Coffee, Liberian,531 words
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Article546 1898-05-27 1 Tns mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. Indus. The P. O. Chusan with the mail from Europe of the 29th April arrived on Sunday. The Sachsen with the German mail from Europe arrived on Wednesday. The German mail for Europe by the546 words
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Article52 1898-05-27 1 A Japanese man-of-war arrived at Hongkong from Manila on Tuesday, the 24th. All was quiet in Manila. Provisions, however, had risen to three times their former prices and a scarcity was feared. There was, among the Spaniards, a strong Anti-English feeling; but the local Government tried to discourage52 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article143 1898-05-27 1 THE CHINA QUESTION. BRITISH POLICY EXPLAINED. Tendon, \9th May. Lord Kimberley has asked, in the House of Lords, for ministerial explanations of Mr. Chamberlain s speech at Birmingham. Lord Salisbury, in reply, declined to discuss the matter, without having the speech before him. NO CHANGE OF POLICY.143 words
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Article28 1898-05-27 1 AMERICAN PRESS CENSORSHIP. London, 20 th May. Owing to the severe press censorship exercised by the American Government, it is diilicult to obtain reliable war news.28 words
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45 1898-05-27 1 A Spanish special squadron has been organised at Cadiz, consisting of a battleship, seven cruisers, and three torpedo vessels. This squadron is expected to sail for the Philippines, at the end of the month, with eleven thousand troops.45 words
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Article18 1898-05-27 1 The American volunteers and militia are iound to be utterly unprepared for campaigning [in the Philippines18 words
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Article75 1898-05-27 1 CUBA REACHED. London 21st May. It is announced from Madrid that the Spanish squadron, under Admiral Gerveras, has eluded the American fleet, and has reached Santiago de Cuba, a port in the south east part of the island AMERICAN SHIPS WITHDRAW. The Spanish squadron found there two American75 words
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Article57 1898-05-27 1 SETTLEMENT BEACHED. FRENCH GAINS. London 23rd May. The Niger Question, under negotiation between Britain and France, is on the point of settlement. It is understood that Britain retains Boussa while France retains Nikki. France retains, besides, two ports on the middle Niger, and, also, a vast extent of57 words
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Article24 1898-05-27 1 CONCENTRATION AT KEY WEST. The American squadrons under Admiral Schley and Admiral Sampson are both at Key West, actively preparing for eventualities.24 words
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Article17 1898-05-27 1 WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN. The whereabouts of the Spanish squadron oft' Cuba under Admiral Cervera are uncertain.17 words
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Article41 1898-05-27 1 STATE FUNERAL. The House of Lords and the House of Commons have voted a State funeral to Mr. Gladstone, and, a State monument to him in Westminster Abbey. The funeral will probably not take place until three weeks hence.41 words
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Article40 1898-05-27 1 Mr. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong; and Mr. J* H. Gubbms, the Japanesespeaking Secretary to the British Legation atTokio, have been appointed to be Companions of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.40 words
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Article31 1898-05-27 2 Lo/ulon 24th May It is reported that the Spanish fleet short of coal and of rations, has left Santiago de Cuba. The whereabouts of the fleet are uncertain.31 words
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Article25 1898-05-27 2 The remains of Mr. Gladstone will lie in state in Westminster Hall for two days. The funeral will take place on Saturday.25 words
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Article31 1898-05-27 2 The following are the first three horses in the Derby betting Disraeli b. c. by Galopin Lady Yardley. Dicudonne ,ch.c. by Amphion—Mon Droit, fiatt, br. c. by Sheen Vampire.31 words
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Article42 1898-05-27 2 AMERICAN TROOPS FOR MANILA. London 2oth May. American troops have embarked in two transports at San Francisco for Manila. SPAIN TO SELL THE ISLANDS. It is rumoured that the Spanish Government is negotiating the sale of the Philippines to France.42 words
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Article29 1898-05-27 2 SPANISH FLEET SOUGHT FOR. The American squadrons under Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley have left Key West in quest of the Spanish squadron under Admiral Cervera.29 words
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Article40 1898-05-27 2 THE PALL BEARERS. The Prince of Wales, the Puke of York, Lord Salisbury, Lord Rosebery, Lord Kimberley, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Mr. A. J. Balfour, and Sir William Hareourt will be the pallbearers at Mr. Gladstone’s funeral.40 words
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Article46 1898-05-27 2 THE RESULT. London, 2(jth May. The following is the result of the Derby: Mr. Larnaeh’s,/edtZa/i eh. e. by JanizaryPilgr image I The Duke of Westminsters Butt hr. e. by Sh^cn-Vampire 2 The Prince of Wales’s Dunlop h. e. by .1 y r*h ire-Fart una46 words
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Article25 1898-05-27 2 HEMMED-TX. The Spanish squadron under Admiral Cervera is reported to be hemmed-in at Santiago, a port on the south east coast of Cuba.25 words
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Obituary12 1898-05-27 1 DEATH OF MR. GLADSTONE, London 19 th May. Mr. Gladstone has died.12 words
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Article819 1898-05-27 2 (Strati* Time s, 19 th May.) The purpose of Mr. Chamberlain’s speech still remains wrapped in impenetrable mystery. Notwithstanding questioning and telegraphing, it is still unknown whether Mr. Chamberlain spoke with the full knowledge and assent of his colleagues, or whether lie spoke from an uncontrollable impulse(Strati* Times, 19th May.) - 819 words
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414 1898-05-27 2 (Straits Times 20 th May.) The scarcity of war news of late is now partly accounted for; while its general unreliability is pointedly instanced. The American Government, as is natural, exercises such a censorship that reliable w*ar news is hard to get. Spain had been(Straits Times, 20th May.) - 414 words
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Article759 1898-05-27 2 (S traits Times, tlOih May.) The death of William Ewart Gladstone removes from the scene one who was, in his day, the most prominent English politician of the last half century. It cannot be said that Mr. Gladstone’s career was, in its later stages, equal to its early(Straits Times, tlOih May.) - 759 words
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Article447 1898-05-27 2 (Straits Times *2l si May.) The Straits Settlements Annual Report for 1897, summarised in another column, notes the fact that the Colony continues out of debt which is, perhaps, an advantage. Not only has the Colony no indebtedness, but its financial position is otherwise sound. The(Straits Times, *2l si May.) - 447 words
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Article810 1898-05-27 2 (Straits Times 23rd if To-day’s telegram, about theprupo** settlement with France on the Nig« question will be as gall and wormwood to Mr. Chamberlain. We already know his views about the China-Kusaac arrangements; and the newspaper that ai rived by Sunday’s maii contain the text of(Straits Times, 23rd if - 810 words
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Article272 1898-05-27 3 t v; limes, 2')fit May.) I 1; i t r administering theGovernI xu\ ::i»* Straits lias been promoted I fr iii rank of Companion of St. Miii. mil St. (leorge to the higher I ;.k i\jiiglit Commander of the same I riii-r id- promotion is the naturalt v; / limes, 2')fit May.) - 272 words
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Article918 1898-05-27 3 Km's, -Joth. May.) |u. > ““*7 I 1 01 l dipping Conimis1 Uc <v grievous shortcomings in I 1 legislation and shipping of the colony. The I U f i was appointed to inquire into the rules for granting passenger certificates to ships, the method of measuringKm's, -Joth. May.) - 918 words
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Article713 1898-05-27 3 (Straits Times 26 t/i May.) Yesterday we published a paragraph stating that Australian papers give, from London, an account of the naval battle at Manila which they credit as having been sent by the Governor of the Straits Settlements. That, as it turns out, is quite true. His(Straits Times, 26t/i May.) - 713 words
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Article68 1898-05-27 3 This morning the Prudentia passed through the port from east to west. A reward of one hundred dollars is* advertised for information regarding freaks of nature.” The mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on the 22nd April, was delivered on the 16th instant. f- Tiie68 words
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Article28 1898-05-27 3 This morning, Oh Cha was fined fifteen dollars or three weeks, for offering an illegal gratification of ten cents to a police constable in Thompson Hoad.28 words
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Article36 1898-05-27 3 Tan Chew was, this morning, sentenced to three months and fifteen cuts, for the theft of a tin pot, and a pair of shoes from a house in Queen Street. He had three previous convictions.36 words
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Article40 1898-05-27 3 A rikisha puller prosecuted a Kling, this morning, for refusing to pay hire, and assaulting him. The Kling was fined three dollars on the first charge and ten dollars, or fourteen days, on the second.40 words
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Article37 1898-05-27 3 It is reported that Captain Galsworthy, of the Indo-China Co.’s steamer Suisang lias been selected, out of a list of candidates of some 260, to fill one of the inspectorates of the Board of Trade.37 words
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Article37 1898-05-27 3 Mr. Ericsox, the Chief Engineer of the Norwegian steamer Kong Alf sustained fatal injuries through falling into the hold of the vessel yesterday morning. He died last night, and an inquest was held on board.37 words
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Article120 1898-05-27 3 The announcement that the cinematograph would be exhibited at the Parsee Theatre last night, drew together a large audience. A brilliant array of living pictures, most of them depicting scenes at various points of the Diamond J übilee procession in London, was shown. One of the best views120 words
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Article49 1898-05-27 3 Wong Ah Leong and Ham Ah Seng were sentenced this morning, the former to three months, the latter to one month, for fraudulent possession of eight hammers at Tanjong Pagar Dock. Teng Chew got fourteen da'ys- for being in possession of a clock at the same place.49 words
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Article68 1898-05-27 3 Early this morning, No. 10-C Cecil Street was burned down. At the time of the fire, there were nineteen persons sleeping in the house, but they all effected their escape without injury. Apparently, the fire broke out in the cooking-house. The property, which the towkay estimates68 words
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Article79 1898-05-27 3 On Saturday last, while a carriage, occupied by a Chinese lady, her daughter, three sons, and a servant, was on the way to Glugor, a tree fell across the vehicle and cut it in two. The lady’s arm was broken, and the syce and Hylam servant,79 words
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Article78 1898-05-27 3 At the Supreme Court this morning, the Attorney-General asked the Chief Justice that the case of Wee Ah Chong, charged with cheating and dishonestly inducing a delivery of property might be postponed until the next assizes, as most of the witnesses were at sea. The request was granted.78 words
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Article101 1898-05-27 3 This morning, Vong Weiw Ki was charged with fraudulent of two cheques drawn on the Chartered Bank for two hundred and fifty dollars each. Four days ago, the Bank authorities had received information from Mr. Kehdie, of Bengalis, about the cheques, and when they were presented yesterday,101 words
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Article120 1898-05-27 3 The Victoria Parsee Company will perform to-morrow night, under the patronage of Mr. Gentle, President of the Municipality, when the house will be decorated and illuminated throughout. The piece will be the highly spoken-of opera of Solomon’s Sword which was produced on Saturday last. A120 words
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Article204 1898-05-27 3 The Russian Volunteer steamer Khcrsrm arrived from Nagasaki yesterday morning with over 500 soldiers, earlier than she was expected, and anchored out in the roads, but having to take in about 700 tons coal and some cargo, 6he went alonside the Borneo Wharf yesterday evening, and worked the204 words
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Article548 1898-05-27 4 Mr. Lillie, recently deported from Siam, continues to write in the Siam Free Frees of his impressions of Singapore. In order to show how Singapore strikes an intelligent stranger, we publish a few extracts from Mr. Lillie's articles which, however, may be read with the reservation that perhaps548 words
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Article132 1898-05-27 4 ABATTOIR AT BANGKOK. The Siam Observer describes the abattoir or slaughter house, now approaching completion at Bangkok. It is intended to provide accommodation there lor 2,000 bullocks in special sheds. The slaughter house is built at a good elevation, with sloping concrete floors. On the right and132 words
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Article172 1898-05-27 4 DEMOLITION BEGUN. Yesteuday morning, Chief Sanitary Inspector MayhjDW, with seven firemen, acting under the orders of the senior magistrate and the Municipal Commissioners, proceeded to the mosque at the junction of North Bridge Road and Arab Street. The purpose was to demolish certain insanitary huts within the172 words
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Article263 1898-05-27 4 The course proper was closed this morning except for practising the starting machine, and work was done on the training tracks. There was a heavy mist which hid a good deal of the work. Vault a* (Calder was cantered once and worked up passing the stand, doing a263 words
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Article862 1898-05-27 4 TO TIIE EDITOR OK TIIE STRAITS TIMES. Sir. —It has afforded me pleasure to peruse the letter that appeared in your issue of the 4th inSt., penned by Mr. Cyril Baxendale under the sunny rays of a Sunday morning (May 1st), if not from under the hospitable862 words
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Article168 1898-05-27 4 To THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” S ir, 1 notice that your Moralist, like the lady who lost a piece of silver and found it again, is inviting his friends to join him in jubilations over the bright prospects of the Raub mine. Everyone must168 words
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Article1167 1898-05-27 4 TIIE NAVAL BATTLE AT MANILA. SPANISH BAD MARKSMANSHIP. Hongkong papers to the 14th instant give further details of the battle off Cavite in Manila Bay. It appears certain that the defeat of the Spaniards was due to their had marksmanship. They were well supplied with good guns and1,167 words
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Article85 1898-05-27 4 The Government invites te>„i constructing concrete tank. J Barracks. ar di» The subscription griffin* at Penang, fixed for ra were to arrive there yesterday r n A Rung, living at x Road, attempted to commit cutting his throat this mornif.'. One hundred and sixty tw i were85 words
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Article23 1898-05-27 4 More of the insanitary hut* the precincts of the mosque Pear Street, were pulled down this Ihe people w r ere quiet.23 words
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Article24 1898-05-27 4 esterday', two boatmen were arre-te** by a revenue officer while removing hundred cases of samsu without permit. The stuff’ is valued at s•>24 words
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Article28 1898-05-27 4 There are now thirty-seven noli* rank and file at St. John’s Island to enforce quarantine regulations. Thi« rather a heavy drag on the town fom-28 words
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Article27 1898-05-27 4 This morning, Mr. Landau pro* cuted a Kling carter for stealing several pineapples, valued at forty-two cents The Kling was sentenced to thw months.27 words
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Article37 1898-05-27 4 The P. O. Formosa, which arnica this morning, signalled, on the M instant, in Lat. 13 ;>9' N. Lon: li;' 20' E., the ship An si ratio, Liv.r/wl, bound north, which wished to V reported.37 words
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Article35 1898-05-27 4 A Hylam gardener in tiio employ o: the proprietress of the Straits Hov was this morning sentenced to -ii months’ rigorous imprisonment, f r stealing certain valuables worth fifty four dollars.35 words
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Article38 1898-05-27 4 A few days ago, it was stated in the* columns that an arrest made at Tanjont Pagar Dock for trespass found n< prosecutor. This morning, another case was discharged by the Manistrat' for the same reason.38 words
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Article37 1898-05-27 4 A European soldier was charged'Mmorning, with refusing to pay rikisha hire, and for assaulting the puller. iL was ordered to pay titty cents MR and was fined five dollars, or days for the assault.37 words
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Article37 1898-05-27 4 Delay in the supply of coalEngland, owing to the strike ther* 1 feared in Netherlands India cautionary measure, the Koyal 1 v Navigation Company has ordendjO from Australia to h<* stored at b‘ ltrn37 words
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Article44 1898-05-27 4 Yesterday, the Ins lector Police and Sergeant Beattie two warrants on two houses r; Road and arrested two Chinese in one, and five women and a u.z the other, for assisting in the tn.t. ment of a Chap Ji Ki lottery44 words
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Article46 1898-05-27 4 Mr. Mahmood, Malay the Police Court, has brought o edition of the Malay Hrst u in used in all Government v nU> j Schools. This edition has ow-n <■ in London by the Nop< fcr6 Agency. The book is on sale i Kelly and Walsh.46 words
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Article33 1898-05-27 4 The Straits Settlements have informed the Nether Government that rooliesn saw-mill at Bengkalis, on of Sumatra arc being The Resident of East •Suinat* directed to make Hearing into the matter.33 words
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Article47 1898-05-27 5 rr i;nitv with which the people Yiyn»* Terrace obstruct the livn- j pier at the end of r ,auU i'-'., t i- without parallel, and f r immediate action. This r»- was space left on the m* vehicle to pass. This j; i k Corr.47 words
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Article46 1898-05-27 5 w named Chan Hi Yung, morning, in v’.minr of Mo* (Jovernment s. Hr wliirii was lying in )>i' k. lie 1 ><t his hold u bottom of the dock. k*n a*- (juieklv as possible 1. v. here it was found that i a* lured.46 words
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Article61 1898-05-27 5 m aning, a Malay woman. .,**o, was arrested on the inling a silver-watch and live hank-ie 1-s of one i ll each, the property of V f Y r r. -i ling in Waterloo Street. .-the case was brought before f v. -Mu who granted apostpone- i rfje61 words
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Article68 1898-05-27 5 PLAGUE ON THE LINNET.” ir M s J/anet arrived from llong* mila, on the 2nd instant, with Mine dag flying, owing to the j.---man on board having died i two days after leaving HongN*» other ease of plague occurred ri s«Mrd. Most of the food was des•r V h1. that68 words
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Article55 1898-05-27 5 i;i:i 1 isll SYNDICATE AT WORK. I I*, hangkat, between Pangkalan I r i Tanjong Pura. a British iU‘ has undertaken to bore for I r -r,] on a roast concession, held IfvM: N The region there is said I; with underground oil, but it I r .ntinual55 words
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Article54 1898-05-27 5 I SEAT LOSS OF LIFE. I 1 of last month, a fearful I over the Lesser Sundu I i' A: liima, in Sumbawa. several I wholly destroyed. The 1 strewn with floating In 1' .rtuguese Timor, many I -r. I* -troyed and great damage I the coflee plantations.54 words
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Article73 1898-05-27 5 I !;o\s are being? made by I d Engineer for putting I ■slate of repair the I i inning along the New I !*i um«1«; Road. The footpath, it I in-‘inhered was formerly I "iitrol of the Government, I ioniripal Commissioners I j time back to take73 words
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Article81 1898-05-27 5 I M lined Arif was trie*! at the vrdny for murder. The eother man were talking mo*her in a house in Kam- Hoad latent night, when was eonimitted. At one -xt morning. lfaji Moha- 1 that Ins companion r iered and, suspicion rest- m, he was arrested. Ife was81 words
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Article134 1898-05-27 5 I OUT' H WORKMANSHIP. I Dutchmen in Java feel I ;i Government work there I ure tgn firms. For I steam-boats are now I »i !r “'tions for service in I r j Guinea. It was I y could be built cheaper l J'- s l ,u:v tlian134 words
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Article266 1898-05-27 5 Last night’s performance of Niobe by the Brough Comedy Company, in the Town Hall, was in every respect admirable. The story of the play, as is wellknown, is a farcical variation on the legend of Pygmalion and Galatea.” The method adopted in the farce is that the266 words
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Article504 1898-05-27 5 TRADE WITH SIAM. M. Hardouin, the French Consul-Gene-ral at Bangkok, reports a decrease in the trade between France and Siam, lie urges French traders to mend matters by starting a special establishment at Bangkok, in direct communication with dealers in France, and consumers in Siam. The requirements of504 words
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Article326 1898-05-27 5 There were very few watchers at the course this morning; let us assume that the Brough performance last night accounted for the many absentees. There was a great deal of mist, and it was practically impossible to see all that happened, whichever side of the course one was326 words
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Article66 1898-05-27 5 SENTENCE OF DEATH TASS ED. On Tuesday last, at the Penang Assizes, a Chinaman, named Low Ah Ji, was sentenced to death for the murder of his wife. He had been drinking heavily at the time of the murder. He had admitted his guilt to the woman’s father, but66 words
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Article117 1898-05-27 5 A correspondent says: The I nspectorGeneral of Police had an experience yesterday. He made a raid on a house in Neil Road, and encountered vigorous opposition from a Chinese girl and a boy. The former used her slippers with such effect that the Inspector-General of Police was117 words
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Article224 1898-05-27 5 Mr. J.P. Janssen,Chairman of the Deli Company, intends to retire from that post after twenty-five years service. Mr. Janssen is a tobacco-planting specialist, qualified by years of planting experience to decide upon market requirements. I’nder his management, the Company-the largest tobacco venture dealing at Amsterdam —steadily distributed high224 words
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Article832 1898-05-27 5 MIXING. Gold-mining companies are now falling into disfavour, says the Batavia J Xieuirgblad among the investing public in Java. They so far have gone no further than prospecting, and do not publish full reports of progress in the I newspapers. The result of this lack of publicity is832 words
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Article77 1898-05-27 5 LONG SERVICE MEDAL. At the Queen’s Birthday Parade on the Esplanade, Major Dun man of the S. V. A. will be publicly presented by the Acting-Governor, with a long service medal. Major Dunman has had some twenty-six years’ experience of volunteer service at home, and in the East.77 words
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Article701 1898-05-27 5 Harold Why so sad, doarie Has not my avowal the true ring Maud Yes, darling hut mv linger hasn’t! The fad of Princess Marie of Roumania is the collection of perfumery bottles. The Empress Eugenie is steadily improving, and will probably be able to receive a visit from701 words
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Article47 1898-05-27 6 Prince Damkong the Siamese Minister of the Interior and suite arrived at Penang on Tuesday. Sir Frank Swettenham, arrived this morning from Selangor and is staying at Government House. 4 Mr. Jackson, the Judicial Commissioner of Federated Malaya arrived here this morning from Selangor.47 words
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Article42 1898-05-27 6 A CA3E of alleged poisoning at Batu Tiga, in Selangor, broke down the other day, owing to the lack of facilities there for a detailed analysis. The Malay Mail deplores the want of a competent analyst for Federated Malaya.42 words
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Article40 1898-05-27 6 This morning, Jinrikisha Inspector Goodland, prosecuted a Bengali for refusing to pay ’rikisha fare. Mr. Wolferstan ordered the fare to be paid, fined the defendant a dollar, and awarded a small sum to the puller as compensation.40 words
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Article605 1898-05-27 6 THE ANNUAL REPORT. Mr. J. B. Elcum, as Acting Inspector of Schools, signs the report for 1897, giving tiie following particulars REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. The revenue collected during the year was 58,791, being $673 more than the receipts in 1896: 57,044 were fees at the Government English605 words
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Article1627 1898-05-27 6 I, also, like the Presbyterian minister, have lived at Ayer Gumurrah for a time, although not with the Angel of my Soul. Which reminds me that I am a believer in the celebacy of the clergy. I don’t, of course, mean to suggest the celibacy of individual1,627 words
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Article81 1898-05-27 6 Yesterday morning, two boatmen were arrested for removing one hundred cases of samsu. The case was post- j poned till to-day. This morning, the Spirit Farmer’s agent applied to the magistrate to be permitted to withdraw the case. Mr. Howard wished to know' why: and was told the men81 words
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Article1217 1898-05-27 6 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1897. FISCAL AnITfINANCIAL. The Government Gazette publishes the Annual Report on the Straits Settlements for 1897. Mr. C. \V. S. Kynnersley signs the report as Acting Colonial Secretary. The revenue for 1897 amounted to $4,320,207 including land sales. The quotas of the three Settlements were:1,217 words
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Article107 1898-05-27 6 There was a large audience at th* Parsee Theatre last night to a performance of the opera ••Solomon.* Sword,” Mr. Gentle, the President the Municipal Commission, was pr-vn.. together with several other hur ladies and gentlemen. A brass hand which was in attendance, added intcre=to the proceedings. The107 words
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Article177 1898-05-27 6 The meeting called fur la.'t Moo in Taiping, Perak, to discus currency for the Colony and for J was not held, as few persons too* interest in the matter. In the graph which apfieared in (,M j. week ago, announcingthi~ m* was stated that tiie Singai*o‘ v177 words
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Article1176 1898-05-27 7 y V |:].v MEETING TO-DAY. HA,t .vfutoenth ordinary general Th£ *he shareholders of the n,^ Mn£r and Trading Company, i* noun, to-day, at the wa- j ;(ivms Mr. J. P. Joaquim there were also present r v r‘t K* id and J. Miller, direc- Company), and the following1,176 words
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Article826 1898-05-27 7 It would have been hard to better the weather we had for this morning's work. Till late on, there was no mist at all, and it was possible to see all round. The course is in excellent condition, a little, perhaps, on the hard side; a few more826 words
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Article253 1898-05-27 7 THE WEST YORKSHIRE AT HOME Yesterday afternoon, the Colonel and Officers of the West Yorkshire Regiment were at home to their friends. The guests (among them the ActingGovernor and the General) were received at the Mess Rooms by Mrs. Grant-Dalton, and afterwards adjourned to the lawn where tlie oand of253 words
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Article32 1898-05-27 7 It is said that, on the advice of Mr. Oliver, the railway expert, the number of proposed tunnels across the pass between Taiping and Kuala Kangsar has been reducea.32 words
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Article498 1898-05-27 7 RETURNS FOR 1897. LARGE INCREASES. The Straits Settlements Report for 1897, contains the following particulars regarding trade, during last year: IMPORTS. Value of Merchandise 1896.. $186,196,932 Do. 1897.. 8198,279,233 Treasure 1896 25,281,315 Do. 1897 33,652,730 Merchandise and Treasure 1896 $211,478,247 Merchandise and Treasure 1897 $231,931,963 EXPORTS.498 words
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Article47 1898-05-27 7 Under the heading, Sad—Indeed Indian Engineering remarks as follows: The state of the Colombo roads is described as terribly bad.” But there ought to be consolation in the fact that they are not in such a disgraceful state of disrepair as the thoroughfares of Singapore.47 words
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Article59 1898-05-27 7 The report that Mat Salleh, the rebel chief, had repudiated the submission he recently made to the British North Borneo Government through Mr. W. C. Cowie and Governor Beaufort is stated, on good authority, to be a misapprehension. It is also announced that Mr Cowie will not return59 words
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Article258 1898-05-27 7 ANOTHER ARREST. This morning, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, received a telegram from Cologne, Germany, to say that the mother-in-law of Heinrich Grosse, one of the German note forgers, had been placed under arrest. Investigations have been made in Cologne by the Hamburg agent of the bank,258 words
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Article106 1898-05-27 7 Between 3 and 6 o’clock this morning, Clarelands, occupied by Mr. MacLcnnan, was entered by burglars and property valued at 160 dollars was taken away. The burglars had climbed into the verandah by means of two boxes placed upon each other. The thieves, had ransacked several drawers in the106 words
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Article170 1898-05-27 7 THE HERMIONE COME 3. If. M. S. Hennione is expected here early on Monday and will be stationed here. The Plover will leave about the 25th or 26th for the Philippines. The Hennione is a ten gun, twin-scew cruiser, of the second class. Her displacement is 4,360170 words
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Article243 1898-05-27 7 The Marie Jebsen arrived yesterday from Odessa en route to Yladivostock, and left after coaling at Tanjong Pagar. The Astral arrived from Pulo Sembilan with a cargo of oil for Shanghai, and left yesterday after coaling. The Italian steamer Bormuhi is due from Hongkong on Tuesday next, the243 words
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Article187 1898-05-27 8 On Saturday afternoon a Dutch man-of-war passed through the port from West to East. Mr. Berrington, the Senior Magistrate, at Taiping is expected back from leave in Europe next month. Mr. Woodward assumed charge of the duties of the second magistrate, this morning. At the Penang Assizes187 words
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Article33 1898-05-27 8 The house of a Chinaman named Ah Boi, living in Selangor Road, was broken into the night before last, and a box containing property to the value of $5O was stolen.33 words
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Article43 1898-05-27 8 Owing to pressure of work in the police court. Mr. Howard has been compelled to sit until five o clock, loi several Saturdays past, and there seems every probability that be will have to do so for some time to come.43 words
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Article43 1898-05-27 8 A large Japanese steamer, believed to be a transport sent to take the Japanese troops from Wei-hai-wei, is reported to be among the oil the south east promontary of Shantung. There is said to be little prospect of saving her.43 words
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Article41 1898-05-27 8 On Mr. A. JI. Capper, the Protector of Immigrants, leaving Penang, to take up the duties of Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Councils here, a Chinese deputation presented him with a complimentary and congratulatory illuminated address.41 words
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Article47 1898-05-27 8 This morning. Mr. A. Landau appeared before Mr. Woodward to prosecute a Chinaman for stealing tin plates to the value of a hundred and forty-four dollars. The case was remitted to the court of two Magistrates on the Ist of June. Bail, two hundred dollars.47 words
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Article51 1898-05-27 8 Yesterday, a Mala) was arrested for negligently driving a bullock cart and running over a child lour years of age. As the is in hospital, and the mother with it, no evidence could be taken this morning and the case was postponed till Thursday the 2nd ot51 words
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Article46 1898-05-27 8 A Nuusino Home with nurses from England whose support had been guaranteed by subscriptions raised locally has been opened at Bangkok. It has hardly been opened ten weeks, yet it has met with extensive patronage. The nurses so far h.*ve never been without work.46 words
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Article47 1898-05-27 8 So large ar*' the proportions of the match-making industry in Japan that the firms engaged in the business have recently formed a union to restrict output. All tue work is done by hand in Japan, machinery being found more expensive for equal output—which is curious.47 words
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Article87 1898-05-27 8 Mr. Charles Stewart, M. A., sends us a copy of his new telegraphic code by means of which, it is claimed, any number from one to a million, may be expressed by a word of not more than ten letters. The words of the vocabulary were premarilv87 words
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Article31 1898-05-27 8 A Chinaman was, this morning, sentenced to six weeks for snatching a chain and locket from the neck of a European woman, in Malay Street, on Saturday night.31 words
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Article56 1898-05-27 8 Yesterday, a Chinese woman living at Buddoh, reported to the Police that a fight was started in the village by a Chinese fisherman through having his sampan overturned. During the disturbance the complainant ran away, and on her return found that her box had been robbed of56 words
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Article59 1898-05-27 8 The London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company of which Boustead Co, are the Agents at Singapore, have issued their report for 1897.. The* accounts for the year closed with a credit balance of 159,000, which £51,000 go towards dividend. The net premiums amounted to «£549,9<0 against .£8:16,165 in59 words
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Article71 1898-05-27 8 Yesterday afternoon, a Kline: man named Aranga Sarny, went to No. 91, New Market Road, the house of a Chinaman named Lim Keng, and stole a fowl. The owner caught the thief in the act, and in the struggle that followed the Kling took up a brick71 words
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Article67 1898-05-27 8 In the Netherlands States General, a bill has been brought in to raise a loan of 45 millions of guilders in favour of Netherlands India. This willincrease the debt of Netherlands India to 99 millions of guilders. There is, however, no reason to be disquieted at this67 words
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Article71 1898-05-27 8 Mr. Menke. who is staying at M e Hotel de l’Euiope, had his gold watch and chain, valued at 5250, stolen from him this morning. A Chinese boy, formerly employed at the hotel, was arrested on suspicion, hut nothing relative to the missing property was found upon him.71 words
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Article92 1898-05-27 8 News has reached us from Lagos to the Oth April at which time Governor M'Callum had not returned from the Hinterland. His Excellency was expected on lltli April. He had been unwell, and was returning via Ibadan It was Governor M‘CallumV intention to meet Colonel Lugard, the Commander92 words
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Article89 1898-05-27 8 The Foreign (Mice has chosen a firstrate man as British Military Attache with the American Army in Captain A. 11. Lee, R.A., whose appointment is officially announced. Captain Lee first won the favourable notice of the military authorities by a peculiarly brilliant and daring feat of military89 words
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Article128 1898-05-27 8 A Hava telegram, dated Paris 12th instant, states that the administration of justice in Cambodia, a French protected state near Siam, has been reorganized by a decree assuring Europeans and Annamites jurisdiction entirely French. The Siam Free Pre s says that this practically marks the end of the protectorate128 words
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Article28 1898-05-27 8 The Report of the Shipping Commission was laid before Council, to-day. The Report bears out the forecast of its purport which we published, the other day.28 words
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Article45 1898-05-27 8 LEOPARD AT LARGE. The other day at Penang, some bird-catchers, at Bukit Erskine, came upon a leopard, which disappeared into the jungle as they beat a retreat. The leopard continues to be at large in the neighbourhood, but only attacks boys.45 words
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Article59 1898-05-27 8 ROBBERY IN ALMEIDA STREET. This afternoon, a very insolent robbery was committed in Almeida Street by a man who, seizing hold of a passing Chinaman, pulled him to the ground and robbed him of 5.‘1,000 in notes, which he was taking to the bank. The thief, who was59 words
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Article59 1898-05-27 8 CHEAPER MONEY WANTED. There is practically only one opinion in mercantile Calcutta, says the Pioneer'* correspondent writing on the Government's currency proposals, and it Ist lint, gold standard or no gold standard, fixity of exchange or no fixity of exchange, any attempt to make money more stringent, and59 words
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Article67 1898-05-27 8 MURDEROUS CLIENTS. The Siamese lawyer's lot is not a happy one. Only recently one member of the profession was murderously attacked by a defeated client and succumbed to his injuries. The latest is that another lawyer, standing at the court gate was attacked the other day by a67 words
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Article80 1898-05-27 8 M uSICI PAL IM PUOYEMENTS. The Colombo municipal administration report for 1807 details the contemplated improvements there. Colombo is to he greatly improved in its public lighting, which by 1,900 will he by electricity. The light will be of 114,000 candle-power, against 21,960 candlepower now'; and w ill then80 words
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Article105 1898-05-27 8 In answer to questions put by Mr. Iledderwick, Captain Pirie, and Mr. Stuart, in the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain said: I informed the Straits Settlements Association, in reply to their letter of Nov. 8 last, that lam not prepared to sanction the re-enactment of the105 words
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Article120 1898-05-27 8 Mu. Weir asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in the House of Commons whether he had received a reply to the letter which he promised to address to the Court of the Directors of the British North Borneo Company, in regard to a petition to120 words
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Article108 1898-05-27 8 Application was made in the Supreme Court this morning, before the Hon’ble Sir Lionel Cox, that certain formalities might be dispensed with in reference to the admission of Mr. Wee Thearn Tiew, of Lincoln’s Inn, London, as a solicitor with power to practise in the Straits108 words
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Article968 1898-05-27 8 The ordinary annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Straits Development Company (Limited) was held on 26th April. Mr. Edmund BerdoeWilkinson, the Chairman of the company, presided. The Chairman said he had great pleasure in meeting the shareholders after an absence of two and a-half years.968 words
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Article765 1898-05-27 8 THE SPANISH ADMIIU1 s Vr- The correspondent of the cy' 7 )j,:j after the defeat of the Spaiu; Cavite Bay, sec fired an interview with Admiral Montojo, who commanded t i t Spanish fleet. The Spanish Adi-dr* gaveadetailed description tdtin r the main part of which765 words
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Article314 1898-05-27 9 .i0* match on Saturday aftcr1 Hfc ‘l K n T i,»> Esplanade 8.R.C. v. o U iIt *j in a win for the latter (1 Tt runs as compared with h f a ti y‘ howling C. I. Carver took 7 1 n V r ru ns being an314 words
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Article186 1898-05-27 9 UK K;*II Ii: OF THE l STRAITS TIMES.” >iK. 1 ii»* paragraph in The Moralist'6 ii.n of Saturday, anent the choir v Andrew's Cathedral would seem f"i 'onio remark. The fact is ninished attendance is chiefly H d'*|»arture of some of the old >ti -at the Colony;and186 words
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Article129 1898-05-27 9 'h. Murdoch, writes a B 1 *>m Sue/, passed peaceB 1 the l*. <>. steamer B k on the morning B Hie vessel was then B Ir ;»*n Colombo, and was B Cape Guardafui. Mr. B ,l o iative of Mrs. Jackson B:.l worked many years129 words
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Article1116 1898-05-27 9 London, 9th May. The Americans testify to the splendid gallantry of the Spaniards in the Manila engagement. The Spanish Admiral’s flagship made a desperate attempt to get alongside Admiral Dewey’s ship; but was beaten back by the deadly fire, and was on fire in two places. A1,116 words
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Article116 1898-05-27 9 On Saturday night, the members of the “Star of the East,’’ lodge. I. O. G. T. gave a tea and concert at the Temperance Club. The programme was good. Miss Michelson played an overture “The Robin’s Return” with much taste. Mr. Shipley sang Tommy Atkins,” which took116 words
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Article121 1898-05-27 9 The Russian Volunteer fleet steamer Orel from < klessa for Vladivostock, with a large number of emigrants of both sexes, arrived alongside the Borneo wharf this morning, where she will take in about 550 tons coal, and resume her voyage to-morrow morning. The Li belle, arrived from Labuan121 words
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Article215 1898-05-27 9 PERAK M U SEUM NOTES. Volume 11., part 11. of the Perak Museum Notes, arranged by Mr. L. Gray, contains some interesting facts in relation to rubber and ramie cultivation, and tin-mining in Perak. The Para rubber tree, the author states will thrive in any locality, from the bakau swamps215 words
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Article109 1898-05-27 9 Datu Sir Rajah Abdul Rahman of Johore arrived to-day by German mail from Europe. Fifty thousand American Jews have volunteered for service in the war against Spain. The Hermume whose list\pf officers we printed on Saturday) arrived on Monday afternoon. The Plover leaves for the Philippines to-morrow.109 words
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Article27 1898-05-27 9 Various thefts have recently been made from the ship of Mr. Gosling, cigar and tobacco dealer. The thieves managed to secure several cigar and cigarette holders.27 words
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Article32 1898-05-27 9 A womaji, named Chu Kang, yesterday jumped from a window on the third floor of a house in Tringganu Street, and was instantaneously killed. An inquest was held to-day.32 words
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Article34 1898-05-27 9 The export of coffee from Klang during the first quarter of this year, shows an increase of 3,574 piculs, on comparison with the figures for the corresponding quarter of last year.34 words
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Article40 1898-05-27 9 A Chinaman was arrested at the esplanade yesterday morning for picking a man’s pocket of three dollars and kicking him. He was fined ten dollars for kicking, and discharged on the other charge, there being insufficient evidence.40 words
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Article50 1898-05-27 9 At about half past one, yesterday, at the mile stone on the Pasir Panjang Road, a Chinese hawker was attacked by two Chinamen. They threw him to the ground and made off with his mcney bag The robbers took refuge in a vegetable garden nearly opposite Plantation House.”50 words
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Article63 1898-05-27 9 This morning, Mr. Wee Theam Tiew was admitted an advocate in the courts of the Straits Settlements. In granting the application which was made to him, on Monday, that certain formalities might be dispensed with, Sir Lionel Cox remarked that he had much pleasure in acceding63 words
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Article74 1898-05-27 9 On Monday morning, a rikisha puller and his fare were brought up for fighting. It was elicited that the puller had earned thirty cents, but had been paid only ten. He objected, and a squabble ensued. An intelligent constable arrested both. The fare was ordered to pay a74 words
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Article68 1898-05-27 9 ENFORCEMENT OF QUARANTINE. A Government notification, issued to-day, declares the port of Swatow to be infected, owing to an outbreak of plague there. All vessels arriving here from Swatow will be quarantined, and detained for nine days from the date of departure from Swatow, or from the68 words
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Article107 1898-05-27 9 The revenue of Perak in 1897 amounted to 53,837,558 ageinst an expenditure of 54,178,238. The accounts show for 1897, a deficit of 5213,877 on the estimated revenue, and the total transactions of the year shew a deficit of *340,680. The duty on tin is the cause of a107 words
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Article30 1898-05-27 9 Yesterday, Col. Pennefather was driving near the Obelisk when a collision occurred with a ’rikisha. The ’rikisha appeared to be considerably damaged, and the puller sustained a shaking.30 words
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Article40 1898-05-27 9 The Malay States Miners’ Association are to meet on Saturday next at Kuala Lumpur. The agenda includes the consideration of a letter from the State Government Secretary re the proposed alteration in the Currency of the Straits Settlements.40 words
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Article75 1898-05-27 9 A despatch from the Secretary of State on the Indian Immigration Bill was laid on the Council table on Monday last. The Secretary of State acknowledged the receipt of a draft of the Bill. It appeared to him that the chief objections of the petitioners against the Indian75 words
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Article82 1898-05-27 9 The acting British Consul at Santos, Brazil, in answer to an enquiry from the Singapore Chamber of Commerce gives a gloomy account of the present and future prospects of Coffee growing in Brazil. Labour is very scarce and little foreign capital is being invested in Brazilian estates,82 words
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Article98 1898-05-27 9 MRS. STRINGER AT HOME.” Mrs. Stringer gave an afternoon “at home on Monday, to which* the Acting Governor and Legislative Council adjourned, so soon as they had put through the business of the day. A very large number of guests were present, including a great number of people from the98 words
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Article207 1898-05-27 9 COURT OF INQUIRY. A corespondent writes thus to the Times of Ceylon regarding the wreck of the China —It will be impossible to do more at present to lighten her. The cargo is being taken out, but the first and second holds are laden with hides, which207 words
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Article223 1898-05-27 9 PROGRESS IN KUALA LANGAT. Mr. R. W. Duff, the District Officer of Kuala Langat in his report for last month notes that applications were received from Mr. Tom Gibson, on behalf of Mr. J. R. Rodgers, who represents an English syndicate, for 000 acres of land for223 words
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Article895 1898-05-27 10 London, May 14th. The skilfully-planned and secretlyexecuted movement of the Spanish fleet has stopped the American descents upon Cuba and Porto Rico, and nothing will now be attempted in this direction until the Spanish fleet is destroyed. Lord Aberdeen has resigned the Governor-General-ship of Canada. The ferment895 words
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Article5254 1898-05-27 10 THE PARADE OF TROOPS. In nearly all the various parts of* an empire on which the sun never sets, the subjects of the Queen were' yesterday wishing Her Majesty many happy returns of the day” with the fervour which loyal hearts can inspire. Singaporeans, as they have ever5,254 words
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Article209 1898-05-27 11 A Dutch steamer passed from East to West at 8 a.m. this morning. The Orel took in 480 tons coal, and left for Vladivostock yesterday forenoon. The O. S. S. Charon on being undocked at Tanjong Pagar on Monday afternoon, went straightway to the roads. The O. S.209 words
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Article3896 1898-05-27 11 THE SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 24TH. The first day of the Singapore Sporting Club’s Spring Meeting was held yesterday. In all respects the day was an ideal one for racing and had the weather been specially created for this purpose it could not have been better.3,896 words
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Article40 1898-05-27 12 The Siam Free Press asserts that no foreigner in Siam is so badly treated as the Frenchman. The Siamese interfere with him in every possible way; and when impecunious governors get his goods seized there is no remedy.40 words
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Article79 1898-05-27 12 A PEtTUAR incident happened yesterday. About noon, a Chinese woman, named Lee Meng Wa, was coming in a boat from St. John’s island, where she had been detained in quarantine. While transferring to another sampan, the woman, dropped her child into the sea. The child was recovered79 words
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Article119 1898-05-27 12 I’EKAK V. SELANGOK. An interstate cricket match, Perak r. Selangor, is fixed to begin at Kuala Lumpur on Monday next. The Selangor team were selected on Saturday, and consist as follows C. CL Glassford, J. G. Glassford, A. B. Hubback, T. R. Hubback, W. H. Keyt, S. 11.119 words
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Article86 1898-05-27 12 Mr. Collyer, owing to an attack of feverish cold, was unable to attend the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon. i Yesterday, the charge of criminal breach of trust against the cashier of the Central Engine Works was withdrawn. 4 A Havas telegram, under date Paris, 17th instant, states86 words
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Article32 1898-05-27 12 Mrs. Stringer, who gave a reception on Tuesday, dropped a valuable pearl necklace with a cross attached somewhere in Paterson Road. The missing article has not yet been found.32 words
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Article33 1898-05-27 12 Early this morning the house of Mrs. Sassoon, in Bencoolen Street was entered by burglars who took notes and cash to the value of $6O, and some silver ornaments valued at SlO.33 words
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Article44 1898-05-27 12 The Bangkok Times understands that no teak rafts have come down to Bangkok since the commencement of the present Siamese year, and that the mills have for the most part stopped work. The price of teak promises to be very high this year.44 words
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Article50 1898-05-27 12 Cyclists are warned to be careful where they leave their machines. Yesterday morning, Mr. W. G. Baker, of the Telegraph OlBce left a valuable Raleigh cycle at the back of Eber House, Eber Road, where he is staying. A short time afterwards the machine was gone.50 words
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Article50 1898-05-27 12 To-mokkow night, at the Parsee Theatre, under the patronage of the leading Bombay Hindoos here. The play of Sangeen Bakarti or Love’s Sacrifice will be performed. A farce, a fancy ball, and the Cinematograph will follow’. A gold medal will also be presented to the Manager, Mr. Baliwala.50 words
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Article123 1898-05-27 12 We regret to announce that Messrs. Donaldson and Burkinshaw r have received telegraphic information from England that Mr. Bailey died yesterday. It appears that the deceased, whose age was only 37, died from the efl’ect of a chill. Mr. Bailey came out to Singapore123 words
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Article212 1898-05-27 12 The homeward German Mail steamer Preussen having left Hongkong yesterday, is expected here on Sunday next the 29th instant. The Italian steamer Letimhro left Bombay on the 22nd instant and is due here on the 2nd proximo. The Glenturret is due here about the »‘lrd proximo, as she212 words
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Article181 1898-05-27 12 THE SPANIARDS IN FULL CONTROL IN CEBU. PROVISIONS SCARCE. The British steamer Trocas arrived yesterday from Iloilo consigned to Syme Co. She brings letters from Iloilo up to 18th May. From these letters it seems that the steamer Uranus got back safely on the 13th inst. from Labuan.181 words
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Article237 1898-05-27 12 The following is the report of the directors to the members of the Straits Trading Company, Limited: Singapore, 25th May, 1808. Yourdirectors beg tosubmit the accounts for the six months ending 31st March, 189*, being the second half of the business year 1897-98. The available profits, including237 words
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Article331 1898-05-27 12 TO THE EDITOR OF THE il STRAITS TIMES.*’ Sir, —In your account of the running of the first Griffin Race on Tuesday, you say: In this race the start was a bad one one end of the tape refused to go up with the result that F.331 words
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Article60 1898-05-27 12 (For Singapore). Per M.M. s.s. Caledonien from Marseilles Mr. M. Knapp, Mr. L. C. Obermuller, Mr. H. W. C. Mr. C. Schreiber. Per Nippon Yusen Kaisha s. s. Kamaura Maru from Southampton May ft:—Mr. and Mrs. A. Stewart, Miss Mary Stuart, Miss Edith Scott, Capt. F. W. Lyons,60 words
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Article1667 1898-05-27 12 The Municipal Commission,., w their usual fortnightly meetin» day afternoon, the President\t? in the chair. There were also r Colonel Pennefather Mr T c*? 1 Nanson, Mr. Moses, Mr. Mover Cheng Tuan, and Mr.Clioa FINANCE. yt The financial statement showed that at the last current accounts stood at1,667 words
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Article2406 1898-05-27 13 BRITAIN AND CHINA. DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. London 6th May. An angry debate took place on tlie 29th April in the House of Commons, the diplomatic correspondence regarding recent developments in Eastern Asia being the subject of discussion. JSir William Harcourt, described the negotiations,2,406 words
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Article562 1898-05-27 13 AN INTERESTING CASE. On the 18th, a woman named Tan Boon Neo, a man, and five other women were charged before two magistrates with taking part in the management of a Chap Ji Ki lottery, and another woman named Gian Hock Kee, with playing in a common562 words
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Article2121 1898-05-27 14 MONDAY, 2Srd MAY. PRESENT. His Honour, Sir J. A. Swettenh*m. Hon. C. W. Sneyd-Kynnersley, Acting Colonial Secretary. Hon. J. K. Birch, Acting Resident Con icillor of Penang. Hon. W. Egerton. Acting Resident Loan cillor of Malacca. Hon. \V. R. Collyer, Attorney-General. Hon F. G. Pennev, Colonial Treasurer. Hon!2,121 words
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Article76 1898-05-27 14 Two European soldiers suffering from plague have been removed to hospital. Owing to many eases occurring at Yau-ma-ti, it has been put out of the bounds for the Hongkong Regiment. Cases have been reported from H. M. S. Bonavent are. During the 24 hours up to76 words
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Article76 1898-05-27 14 Friday, 27tti May. High Water. 1.27 a.m. 2.51 p.m. Dato Meldrum's Jubilee. Sam Tor Sale. Tek Cliye. 2.30. Legislative Council. 2.30. Saturday, 28th May. High Water. 2.16 a.m. 3.41p.m. Strait6 Times issues at I. Races. Third Day. 2.45. I. O. G. T. Temperance Club. 7.30. Sunday, 29th May. High76 words
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Article1856 1898-05-27 14 THE HONGKONG BOUNDARY. The China Mail understands that arrangements are actively in progress for the handing over of the Kowloon hinterland —from Mirs Bay across to Deep Bay —at an early date to the British Authorities of Hongkong. Of course, the shifting of the frontiers necessitates1,856 words
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Article93 1898-05-27 15 H,}.V H COALING STATION. Xkk French gunboat, Aspic, arrived Baugkok on the 12th instant from k’wiiiJU'-'.-hau-wan, the new French port Lin t. where it has been engaged on hydrographic surveys. Kwang-iu-nan i'l built some distance inside .t i.try, at the mouth of which is d 'on which at low93 words
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Article930 1898-05-27 15 i arrivals. I p*r 1’.(\ 0. y. s. f'ryhm from London: apt. H Fanner, Mrs. Farmer, Lieut. S. fc tVvF Major Morris, Mrs. Morris, Capt. p.J 'lV'MiiV-.-. Lieut. \V. S. Wilkinson, 11 l.oring, Lieut. C. \V. Gastle, I.!* it ftr.v.ri*'. Lieut. Hudson, and Mr. ■and Mr* Capper. I930 words
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Article120 1898-05-27 15 Under this heading the fol lowing 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 cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. P. W. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W.120 words
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Article1344 1898-05-27 15 Arrivals Bincr Noon of Yesterday. Ban Poh Guan Brit. atr. 575 tons, Capt Stratton, 25th May. From Macassar, 17th May. G.c., and 90 d.p. Wee Bin and Co. For Macassar, 29th—Rds. Batavi»r, Brit. atr. 216 tons, Capt Robertson, 25th May. From Klang. 23rd May. G.c., and 46 d.p.1,344 words
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Article358 1898-05-27 15 Name, port, probable date of arrival and name of agents. Steamers. Asturia, Hamburg, Jtfhe 1 Behn Meyer. A. Apcar, Hongkong, June 10; S. A Moses. Ballaarat, Colombo, June 18 P. A O. Bayern, Bremen, June 23; Behn Meyer. Bengal. Hongkong, June 8 P. A O. Bingo Maru, H’kong,358 words
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Article1225 1898-05-27 15 ■I Flag I h j Vessel’s Name. A Tons Captain From Sailed Consignees. j i_Rio_j M’y I I 18 iTrioste Aus str.; 3202 Mitis Hongkong May 13Rautenberg 18 Kherson Ru9 tra. 3022 Ostolopoff Nagasaki May 10 Borneo Coy Ltd. 18 Gleufalloch Brit, str. 1 1434 Peters Amoy May 101,225 words
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Article650 1898-05-27 16 Date Vessel’s Name Flag&Rig Captain Destination j Mav 18 Glenfalloch Brit str. Peters Penang 19 Isabella sir. Hudson Malacca and Muar 19 Chow Phya str. Jellicoe Malacca and Klang 19 A. Apcar* str. Fey Hongkong 19 Penang str. Rawlingson Labuan and Menado 19 Hok Tjioe Dut str. Hubert Saigon650 words
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Advertisement522 1898-05-27 16 LEA PERRINS OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL bcid Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., Londrr and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. THE ONLY RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS ARE C ALV No. 5 FLUID CARBOLIC In522 words
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