The Straits Budget, 2 June 1898
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section84 1898-06-02 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE VvEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” jhe 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, and84 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 2ND JUNE. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE.
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Article18 1898-06-02 1 ft »—i j:t. THuk Blangah, on tin* .‘{Oth ft a if,, of J. Thompson, of a son.18 words
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Article48 1898-06-02 1 I, v W\lton. —On the 2nd May, K Mary Abliott’s Kensington, by the i'< :m**father, George Fraser K r "f I.-mgkat, Deli, Sumatra,elder I Vlute Mr. George Melbourn,of l :V 4 ,,l Hatavia, to Ai»a Mary Walton, W i]..lighter of the late Mr. Robert of Hii-*tings Sussex.48 words
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Article248 1898-06-02 1 \kTKLKS. fth** Transvaal. ■jn*»ri‘-an Plans, ftofr* in Brazil, ftar H -’iln Heeta. ft,, i, /.♦•mor s Telegram. ■au Battle at Hand, fti ■a: '.,i q options. ■>!<•** N.W-. Haaviiii: without Noti<*e Httemj'ted Sui<*i'le. Kohbery. Bur fr,i>nent Driver- Fight* ■n*- A—ault asp. ■hr**- P»*oj)|p Poisoned. HBurglary that Failed.248 words
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Article442 1898-06-02 1 Singapore, 2nd June, 1898. PRODUCE (Rates are corrected to 12.30 p.m.) Gambier, 5.35. Copra Bali, 7.85. do Poutianak, ft 7.40. Pepper, Black, 20.75. do White, (5%) 39.75 Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.15. do Brunei n 2.15. Pearl Sago ft 4.50. Coffee, Bali, picked 28.00. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 29.00. Coffee, Liberian,442 words
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Article357 1898-06-02 1 The Mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P„ O. Bengal. The M. M. Gatedonien with the mail from Europe of the 6th May arrived on Monday. The German homeward mail by the Premseu closed on Tuesday. The mail for Europe, next week, leaves by357 words
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Article69 1898-06-02 1 May, DOth. The United States store ship Za/Jro arrived in Hongkong on Saturday from Manila, but brought no news of any importance. Matters are as before. The U. S. warships hold the Bay and the Spaniards hold the town, and the rebels remain at a distance from the69 words
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Article172 1898-06-02 1 A/ay, 31*d. H.M.S .Pique has arrived at Hongkong (Monday.) The Spaniards are vigorously loginning to attempt to strengthen the defences on the seaport at Manila. A battery of eight guns is being erected on the site ol the old powder magazine facing the sea, and172 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article51 1898-06-02 1 U. S. TROOPS ON THE WAY. London, 27 th May. Two thousand five hundred American troops have left San Francisco for the Philippines, with one year’s supplies. NO SALE TO FRANCE. The rumours that France intends to acquire the Philippine islands by purchase from Spain have been officially51 words
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Article28 1898-06-02 1 MORE VOLUNTEERS CALLED. President McKinley has called for seventy thousand more Volunteers. This will make the whole army to be raised for the war, 280,000 strong.28 words
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Article30 1898-06-02 1 THE BETTING. Eighteen horses ran at the Derby. At the start, the betting wat one hundred to one against Jeddah and Dunlop, and ten to one against Bail.30 words
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Article34 1898-06-02 1 GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. The Mecca, a British India Steam Navigation Company's steamer, has sunk off the Sandheads, Hooghly river, Calcutta, after collision The master, two engineers, and fifty passengers were drowned.34 words
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Article24 1898-06-02 1 BRITISH SUZERAINTY REPUDIATED. President Kruger has replied to Mr. Chamberlain by a despatch in which he repudiates British suzerainty over the Transvaal.24 words
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Article33 1898-06-02 1 REVOLT IN THE CAROLINES. London, 28 tli May. The Governor General of the Philippines has telegraphed from Manila to Madrid that a general revolt has broken out in the Caroline islands.33 words
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Article26 1898-06-02 1 LATEST MOVEMENTS. Admiral Sampson, with a fleet of seventeen American men-of-war, was last seen on Wednesday, [25th instant] off the north coast of Cuba.26 words
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Article77 1898-06-02 1 SPEEDY ACTION URGED. President McKinley has had a conference with the United States Secretary for War, and the Secretary for the Navy. Several generals and admirals took part in the conference. It is understood that, at the conference, it was decided to undertake operations •peedily against Porto Rico,77 words
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Article34 1898-06-02 1 RESERVE SQUADRON MOVING. DESTINATION NOT KNOWN. London 30 th May. The Spanish reserve squadron has left Cadiz. The destination is either Cuba, the Philippines, or America—as the Spanish Government may deem expedient.34 words
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Article67 1898-06-02 1 SIMPLE AND IMPRESSIVE. Mr. Gladstone’s funeral, on Saturday last, was simple and impressive. The funeral procession proceeded at a walking pace to Westminster Abbey. Among those in the procession were members of the Housejof Commons,and of the House of Lords the Prince of Wales; the Duke of67 words
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Article25 1898-06-02 1 TRANSFER TO CONSTANTINOPLE. Sir N. 11. O’Conor, the British Ambassador at St. Petersburg, has been transferred to the Ambassadorship at Constantinople.25 words
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Article38 1898-06-02 1 CREW FOR THE BARFLEUR.” H. M. S. Blenheim has been ordered i o China to take out a new crew for .1. M. S. Barfleur. The Barjleur will remain three years onger on the China Station.38 words
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Article45 1898-06-02 1 SPANISH FLEET BLOCKADED. London 31$£ May. The Navy Department at Washington has received a telegram from Admiral Schley, confirming the news that the Spanish fleet, under Admiral Cervera, is at Santiago de Cuba. Admiral Schley's squadron is blockading the Spanish fleet there.45 words
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Article27 1898-06-02 1 PROBABLE ATTACK ON HAVANA. It is stated that Admiral Sampson’s squadron has returned to Key West, and is preparing for a descent upon Havana.27 words
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Article100 1898-06-02 1 SPANISH SHIPS TO BE ATTACKED. CAPTURE OR DESTRUCTION. London, \st June. The Standard publishes a telegram from Washington to the effect that the United States Secretary to the Navy has cabled to Admiral Schley, who is blockading the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera at Santiago. The message100 words
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Obituary19 1898-06-02 1 I DEATH. 1.. H the 25th May, at 1 Sans I v a- Penang, John Lawson Welch, I Selangor.19 words
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Article311 1898-06-02 2 (Straits Times 27 th May.) The Transvaal suzerainty question would now be approaching a crisis were Mr. Chamberlain to have his way. He has repeatedly and emphatically declared that Britain does exercise suzerainty over the Transvaal. President Kruger, just as emphatically, has denied the existence of such suzerainty.(Straits Times, 27th May.) - 311 words
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Article255 1898-06-02 2 (Strait.* Times, 2$t/i May.) Tiie Spanish authorities in the Philippines manage to keep in telegraphic’.ouch with Madrid, probably by way of Kalman. From Manila, a submarine cable runs to Capiz Thence a landline runs to Iloilo. From Iloilo, steamers run to Labuan with messages for the Spanish Government(Strait.* Times, 2$t/i May.) - 255 words
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Article963 1898-06-02 2 (Straits Times, 2Sth May.) The future of coffee planting as a profitable investment appears to be as uncertain as it well can be. This is locally important because the industry is one that vitally affects the interests of the Malayan Peninsula, inasmuch as it is upon agriculture,(Straits Times, 2Sth May.) - 963 words
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Article859 1898-06-02 2 Straits Tima*, 31 si May.) The Spanish fleet, under Admiral Cervera, which started from Cape Verde at the outset of the war, is now blockaded at Santiago, on the south east coast of Cuba. The incompetence of the persons who command the Spanish fleets is pitiable. One( Straits Tima*, 31 si May.) - 859 words
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Article259 1898-06-02 2 (Straits Times, S\at May.) Fkom the mail papers we find that Sir Alexander Swettenhanrs telegram about the battle of Manila Bay was not made public by the British Government. It was communicated by the British Government to the U. S. Government at Washington and the news sent(Straits Times, S\at May.) - 259 words
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Article322 1898-06-02 2 (Straits Times, 1st June.) There is some chance now of the long expected naval battle in Cuban waters being fought very soon. The Spanish licet under Admiral Cervera, which left Cape Verde a few weeks ago to raise the blockade of Cuba, is now’ in imminent(Straits Times, 1st June.) - 322 words
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Article920 1898-06-02 2 i L The Bank of England discount ra> has dropped from 4 to 3J per cent f The heavy rain of Sunday was needed and greatly welcomed. It fortunate it did not come during onec f the race afternoons. It has been ascertained that tip Europe mails for Penang were920 words
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Article207 1898-06-02 3 1 -> <* «.t I’iniir had (very properly) k on his master's horse. >.>' to t l»e syce. Malay constable was :ri r T a month's imprisonment l, n r hurt to a Chinaman. yesterday, sentenced imprisonment for stealing t\v;ik,iw in the Singapore T lie Magistrates Courts207 words
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Article29 1898-06-02 3 Yesterday, Mr. W. It. Angus, Apothecary, prosecuted his servant, Tan Ah Joo, for leaving his service without giving due notice. The defendant was fined three dollars.29 words
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Article31 1898-06-02 3 Yeo Chiang Ti, a prisoner was yesterday committed for trail for attempting to commit suicide by hanging himself in a cell in the Singapore prison on the 16th instant.31 words
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Article36 1898-06-02 3 The bicycle which was yesterday alleged to have been stolen from Eber House Eber Road, was taken away by mistake by one of the boarders. The machine has been returned to its owner.36 words
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Article60 1898-06-02 3 A Chinaman, named Ong Ah Jiak, living at 10U, Boat Quay, reports to the police that on the night of the 25th inst., he went upstairs leaving two coolies below counting money, and that on his return he found they had absconded with 8344. The complainant has taken60 words
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Article60 1898-06-02 3 THE OFFIC lAL NOTIFICATION. The Government Gazette thus notifies the Acting Governors promotion to Knighthood:— Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to appoint His Honour James Alexander Swettenliam, C. M. G., Officer Administering the Government of the Straits Settlements, to be a Knight Commander of60 words
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Article110 1898-06-02 3 FIGURES FOR 1807. 1 The Siamese Customs Department has compiled returns of the shipping entered and cleared at Bangkok. Last year. 523 vessels entered, and 521 cleared, as compared with 468 entered, and 475 cleared in 18CG. The tonnage of the vessels cleared last year was 463,254; in110 words
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Article267 1898-06-02 3 The intermediate P. O Canton left Hongkong yesterday at 4 p. m., and may be expected to arrive hero at 8 a. m., on Wednesday next. The Orange Prince arrived from Langkat on the 25th instant with a cargo of oil for the North, and left yesterday after267 words
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Article814 1898-06-02 3 SPANISH MOVEMENTS. Manila 13 th May. The Captain General and Archbishop of Manila are making great efforts to induce the natives to remain loyal to the Spanish Government. The country is quite around Manila, and other provinces are reported quiet except Pangasinan, Zambales, where it is rumoured there814 words
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Article1024 1898-06-02 3 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS. The directors of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Limited, have the pleasure to present herewith the balance sheet and profit and loss account for the year ending 31st March, l$y>S the Singapore accounts incorporated therein having closed on 28th February. Viewed in every way, the1,024 words
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Article30 1898-06-02 3 The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., has just received the following telegram from the Manager of the Conpany’s mines in Pahang:—“Prospects at the 300 foot level are encouraging.”30 words
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Article66 1898-06-02 3 A bullock cart driver, named Chen Soo, was passing along Boat Quay yesterday afternoon, when his cart collided against a hand-cart. It is alleged that the owner of the hand-cart then struck Chen Soo over the head with a piece of wood, inflicting a serious scalp wound, which66 words
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Article119 1898-06-02 3 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.”’ Sir, -As members of the Singapore Sporting Club, we venture to enter an indignant protest against the innovation in the supply of drinks at the races. Seeing it has been the custom in the Club that members sign for119 words
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Article188 1898-06-02 3 Mr. A. H. Capper acts as Assistan, Colonial Secretary and Clerk ofCouncilst with effect from the 18th instant. Mr. C. J. Saunders acts as Assistant Protector of Chinese, Penang, with effect from the 18th instant. Mr. Saunders is also appointed a Municipal Commissioner there. Mr. J. C. Fernandez,188 words
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Article207 1898-06-02 4 At the auction held yesterday by Messrs. Hong Tek Chye <fc Co., the s. s. Snmtor was purchased by Tan Tung for $595. It is officially stated that plague is not epidemic in Calcutta, but that it might become so if suspicious cases are not stringently dealt207 words
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Article43 1898-06-02 4 It is reported from Chinanfu, the provincial capital of Shantung, that the Germans are making their rule at Kiaochau popular by charging only seventy per cent, of the taxes usually collected for ground rent from the people in that sub-prefecture.43 words
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Article70 1898-06-02 4 ELECTRIC LIGHTING. The firm of Bagnall and Hilles have made a contract with the Straits Trading Company for the lighting of their works at Pulo Brani with electricity. The plant will be a fairly large one with arc lamps of 2,000 c.p. for the yards and open sheds,70 words
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Article66 1898-06-02 4 Early this morning, from information received. Inspector Fairhurst went to the racecourse and visited the Kebun’s sheds there in search of stolen property. In possession of two men, named Hadji Palil and Mahomet Jasin, he discovered several articles of value, evidently stolen, including two silver watches, two66 words
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Article71 1898-06-02 4 At the date of last mail advices (29th April), extensive supplies of coffee had been offered at auction at London. With a continued good demand for middling to line Plantation kinds, the bulk was sold at generally full rates. The moderate supply of East India sold readily71 words
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Article96 1898-06-02 4 An attempt was made by burglars last night to enter “Ailsa/’ Mount Elizabeth, the residence of Mr. 11. G. Millar. Fortunately, Mr. Millar heard a noise, and was just in time to seethe men decamping. They were disturbed before they were able to secure any valuables.96 words
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Article158 1898-06-02 4 NEW TOWN FOUNDED. The town of Gaya on an island of that name, in Gaya Bay (British North Borneo), has been destroyed by tire. The result has been its substitution by a new' township on the mainland to the south of the Kabaluan river which falls into158 words
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Article62 1898-06-02 4 HEAVY RAINSTORMS. In the district of Ulu Selangor, heavy rains fell throughout last month, which interfered with work in the mines. The rainfall recorded at Serendah was 26.22 inches. There several attap houses were blown down by gales during the month, and on the 11th, a large number62 words
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Article110 1898-06-02 4 Yesterday afternoon a Chinaman named Koh Seng Chow, went to Iloehore Station and reported that his w ife, and his partner and his wile, were sick in his house, No. 95 Java Road. The police went to thehouse and found these three persons apparent ly dangerously ill.110 words
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Article109 1898-06-02 4 STRIKE OF CHINESE SAWYERS. At Cholon, a suburb of Saigon, about seven hundred Chinese sawyers have struck work since the 10th instant, at the instigation of a Secret Society. They struck ostensibly to obtain higher wages owing to the heavier incidence of taxation and the increasing dearness of living109 words
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Article111 1898-06-02 4 STRIKE OF MUNICIPAL SCAVENGERS. At Calcutta on the 21st instant, no fresh plague disturbance had broken out. Xo additional case of plague was reported. One more death from the disease had taken place. There has been a general strike of municipal scavengers and sweepers consequent on t111 words
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Article186 1898-06-02 4 TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT FK01TT. At Bombay, on the 18th instant, the police arrested several coiners, along with coining implements such as dies, and hundreds of silver discs ready for stamping. Latterly, imports of silver have been increasing in India. The wonder has been why this should be186 words
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Article168 1898-06-02 4 Tiie Tune* of Ceylon. notes that a movement is maturing in Europe to resort to arbitration in collision cases, on the same lines as those which have proved successful in salvage cases by saving vexatious delays and expense. Salvage cases are submitted to arbitration, and the arrangement has168 words
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Article487 1898-06-02 4 Mostly all the notables of J ohore, and the principal European and Chinese residents, assembled in Iskandu Hall, on Friday, to celebrate the fiftieth universary of the arrival of Dato Meldrum in Singapore. The Sultan of Johore had intimated his intention of being present, but being detained487 words
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Article126 1898-06-02 4 The play entitled Love’s Sacrifice” was produce, by the Victoria Theatrical Company at the Parsee Theatre, last night. The Hindoo community were present in large numbers. The scenery w’as generally admired, and the songs of Miss Boogra, Mr. Baliwala, Mr. H. 8. Tantra, and Mr. Rustamjee received general126 words
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Article152 1898-06-02 4 The Phra Chom Klao arrived from China yesterday with a large number of passengers, and remained in quarantine until Released later in the afternoon, when she occupied her usual berth in the inner roadstead. The B. I steamer Loodiana was docked at Tanjong Pagar yesterday, about the same152 words
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Article281 1898-06-02 4 FRIDAY, 27th MAY. PRESENT. His Honour, Sir J. A. Swettenham. Hon. C. W. Sneyd-Kynnersley, Acting Colonial Secretary. Hon. J. K. Birch, Acting Resident Councillor of Penang. Hon. W. Egerton, Acting Resident Councillor of Malacca. Hon. F. G. Penney, Colonial Treasurer. Hon. E. C. Hill, Auditor-General. Hon. A. !Vi281 words
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Article392 1898-06-02 4 PETROLEUM. In Holland voices have been raised in favour of urging the Dutch Consuls in China to interest themselves more in finding markets for Langkat oil there. It is held that China is so large and the prospects of increasing trade in that quarter are so bright, that392 words
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Article41 1898-06-02 4 It is possible, writes the Piwiieer, that, India and Ceylon tea>planters may have a formidable rival in Sumatra. The first tea-plantation was established only two years ago. A report by a Ceylon resident, who recently visited the estates, is distinctly favourable.41 words
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Article508 1898-06-02 4 THE MANIFESTO OF Tm 1 FILIPP] sos. 9 the S^ish^ayoc'kmai 11 0 1 !r J rebel leaders in HongS 1 the Philippines in adva n( e American squadron. or 'M Compatriots:—Divine p rnv; 1 about to place independence I reach, and in a way the mj independent nation508 words
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Article226 1898-06-02 4 This morning, Choa Beng Clian, Bachee, an assistant at the Farm, was brought up on an adjourn# summons before Mr. Elcum, the Magistrate, and charged with aided and abetted some person or sons, unknown, to cause grieviou* u to a European, named C. W. I>re(*kine!* r in226 words
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Article38 1898-06-02 4 The M.M. CaletlonieH, 11 p.m. on Wednesday, a** 1 on Monday next about 5 P 111 >r lowing is her passenger j5fr port: —Mr. M. Knapp, y r C muller, Mr. H. W. C. Leech, Schreiber.38 words
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Article755 1898-06-02 5 London, 19th May. vi-t nc di<*d at five o’clock this 11. passed calmly away, Mrs. 0 i t• i• 1 th«* other members of the u: present at his bedside when irTl! am**- The direct cause of Mr. :n 1 ,j. atli was decay of nature has-755 words
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Article1135 1898-06-02 5 I think that His Excellency the Acting Governor (called by desire His Honour the Officer Administering) played a little game of unnecessary reserve over the K.C.M.G. There is nothing to be concealed of in being made a K.C.M.G. Many excellent persons have received that honour, and have1,135 words
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Article911 1898-06-02 5 THE PEDIR EXPEDITION. THE PREPARATIONS. Advices from Segli, the base of operations in the approaching campaign in Pedir, reach to the 9th instant. The enemy have made a diversion in Aclieen Proper, from where a column of Dutch troops is to co-operate with the forces from Segli. Umar911 words
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Article201 1898-06-02 5 On Sunday at six p.m. a German steamer passed through the port from west to east. Sulv tipped for four races on Saturday and, out of the four tips, he had three winners. Acricket match is being played to-day between the Garrison and the S. C. C.,201 words
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Article42 1898-06-02 5 P. O. STEAMER SOLD. The P. and O. s.s. llavenna has been sold, it is believed, either to the United States or Spain. The Ravenna was built at Dumbarton in 1880 and makes at ordinary immersion something like 14 knots an hour.42 words
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Article42 1898-06-02 5 As a precaution against plague, the Madras Harbour authorities have appointed a special staff, whose duty* will be to destroy all rats found in the midst of cargo, in boats, or on board any vessel in the harbour there.42 words
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Article39 1898-06-02 5 The Negri Sembilan Government Gazette notifies that Messrs. Boustead it Co., Singapore, as agents for an insurance company, are now prepared to accept proposals by Government Officers for furnishing security for the due performance of their duties.39 words
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Article44 1898-06-02 5 A murder is reported to have been committed at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Ncbong Tebal, Province Wellesley by a Hindu syce. The victim was a Singalese woman. The cause of the crime was jealousy. The culprit was arrested by the Police.44 words
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Article50 1898-06-02 5 Japanese experts seemingly agree that the new Murata rifle is superior at all points to anything yet obtained. The magazine carries five cartridges; the bayonet is rather longer than of yore and formed like a two-edged dagger. Certain Japanese regiments will shortly be re-armed with this weapon.50 words
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Article59 1898-06-02 5 During the 24 hours up to noon, 23rd instant, 9 new cases and 6 deaths from plague wore reported, at Hongkong making the total since Ist January (143 days) 1,036 cases 991 deaths. The returns for the week ended 14th May, are 112 cases and 107 deaths, as59 words
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Article88 1898-06-02 5 At Punjom, in April last, milling was carried on for 29] days, crushingso tons rom the mine and 2,450 tons of headings for a yield of 230 ozs. of smelted When cleaning out the boxes, a nugget of gold weighing 1 oz. 15dwts. 2 grs., was found. The Berdan88 words
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Article84 1898-06-02 5 Mr. Balfour, of the Siamese Navy Department, to leave Bangkok on the 25th instanmor Hongkong via Singapore. lie goes to represent the Navy Department at the official trial trip, on June 15th, of a new gun-vessel built by die Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. uo the order84 words
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Article100 1898-06-02 5 The Siam (Jltserrer spates that Lieutenant-Colonel Fariola de Rozzoli, C. E.. of the P. W. D., has been appointed Engineer and Surveyor to the Sanitary Department at Bangkok and has entered upon his new duties which correspond to those of Municipal or City Engineers and Surveyors of100 words
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Article104 1898-06-02 5 The riot at Shasi, on the Yangtse river, in which the customs buildings, the Japanese consulate, Jardine Matheson's offices, and the China Merchants Navigation Company’s offices w*ere burned, arose from a q uarrel between two Chinese. A watchman in the employ of Jthe China Merchants Company fell104 words
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Article98 1898-06-02 5 WEST AUSTRALIA TO THE FRONT. The export of gold from West Australia has so increased that the latter now bids fair to surpass the other Australian Colonies in that line. Statistics show that, on the first quarter of the present year, West Australia was easily first with98 words
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Article62 1898-06-02 6 THE BRITISH CONCESSIONS. It is stated, in the China Mail, that the Russian, French and German Ministers at Pekin have protested against the control of the finance and the construction of the Shanghai-Soochow-Chingkiangand Nanking railways having been granted to Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co. and the Hongkong and62 words
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Article76 1898-06-02 6 RECEITTON AT PEKIN. Telegrams from Shanghai announce that Prince Henry was received in audience by the Em press-Dowager and Emperor at Pekin, on the 22nd instant. The Emperor returned the visit and His Majesty and His Royal Highness had a long chat together. His Royal Highness attended a76 words
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Article166 1898-06-02 6 TO THE EDITOR OK THE 44 STRAITS TIMES." Sir, The laxity of supervision at the abattoirs is daily becoming more apparent from the supply of pork which is now being sold to the public. The most cursory inspection would suffice to convince even a novice tliat. the166 words
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Article241 1898-06-02 6 A correspondent says: In last Saturday’s issue of the Strati* Time* some extracts from the Education report for 15,97 were published. In one of these Mr. Elcum says, in all schools, or nearly all, then; is a tendency, to which I have called attention before, to think241 words
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Article207 1898-06-02 6 Tue Boynton brought a cargo of 2,000 tons of coal for Syme Co. The Darmstadt left Colombo on Friday, the 27th instant, and is due here on Wednesday, the 1st June. The Opium steamer Lightning having left Calcutta on the 21st instant, is due here on Thursday, the207 words
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Article55 1898-06-02 6 THE BUKIT MERTAJAM RESERVOIR. The foundations of this work are said to have nearly all been laid, and the construction of the retaining wall is only awaiting the arrival of an overseer from Singapore. The reservoir is planned to provide a supply of 15 gallons per head to55 words
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Article57 1898-06-02 6 HIGHWAY ROBBERS. Some Chinese Babas who had gone to Pyah Trubong, Penang, on the 22nd instant on a picnic, were waylaid on the public road and robbed of their money by live Chinese. One baba, who refused to stand and deliver, received a wound in the57 words
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Article216 1898-06-02 6 WIIAT TIIE SCOTSMAN SAYS. The Scots man thus reviews Miss De Wit s Fart* and Fancies about Jura Miss Augusta De Wit’s /'acts ami Fancies About ./ora is another of the remarkable series of reprints from the Straits Times which go to prove that literature as216 words
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Article489 1898-06-02 6 (Contributed !>y Mr. Alfred Arnold forrwerly of Kuala Lnmpor.) Tofiioj Japan. I have just had a short interview with Sir Charles Mitchell, who is on a Hying visit to this country. In the course of a general conversation, Sir Charles said he had been most489 words
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Article11001 1898-06-02 6 THE SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 24TII. The first day of the Singapore Sporting Club’s Spring Meeting was held to-day. 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.11,001 words
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Article616 1898-06-02 9 Ist. 2nd. ::rd. n Total, placed. 1 Tal«* 2 (i It M. *j o t-’ *tu!l J 2 Milas 1 3 ii 13 > f i j» I 13 1 1 3 1,1 k > iii_ 3 iiiGbl I 1 2 11- 2 >tr. 1 1616 words
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Article1266 1898-06-02 9 [by sulu.J For those of us who have followed, first the training, and then the races with pukkah Singaporean energy, there is now a great blank. Othello’s occupation’s gone.” This year the races have been of a quality which has certainly never been equalled in my experience1,266 words
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Article49 1898-06-02 9 It is reported that the Sultan of Perak will celebrate his birthday, next month, on a grand scale at Kuala Kangsar. The dividend of the Austrian Lloyd Steam Navigation Co. for 1597 has been fixed at 12s. per share. Thecorresponding dividend for 1890 was per share.49 words
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Article34 1898-06-02 9 HEAVY PENALTY. For offering a bribe of $50 to Mr. Stephens, the Forest Officer, Perak, a Chinaman was sentenced, the other day, to one year’s rigorous imprisonment and a line of S250.34 words
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Article50 1898-06-02 9 As an evidence of patriotism in the United States, it is worthy of note that nineteen sons of millionaires are serving as common sailors with the fleet. Mr. Sims, of Providence, a millionaire many times over, is now acting as chief engineer on hoard a United States cruiser.50 words
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Article58 1898-06-02 9 The Malay Mail hears Mr. F. A. Wayler, who is connected with wellknown capitalists at home, is having a general look round in Malaya with a view to forming an opinion on the gold producing prospects of the country. He is accompanied by a mining engineer and has already58 words
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Article60 1898-06-02 9 In the early hours of Saturday morning, the house of a European woman named Sichel, nfc 89, Tanjong Pagar Hoad, was entered by burglars from the back. Watches, chains, and pipes to the value of $234 were carried oft*. Soon afterwards, t he detectives arrested two men who60 words
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74 1898-06-02 9 Yesterday afternoon, the chief oflicer of tiie British steamer Nedjeil shot an alligator six feet and five inches long, at Tanjong Pagar wharf. The reptile was floating at the time on the surface of the water, just behind the wharf, and is supposed to74 words
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Article70 1898-06-02 9 The troops from Batavia to take part in the Pedir expedition left that port by steamer, on the 19th, 20th, 22nd, and 23rd instant. The main of the expeditionary force will assemble at Segli on the Pedir coast, which will form the base of operations. Another force70 words
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Article130 1898-06-02 9 Hearing a noise in her house 2, Cross Street, early on Sunday morning, Wee Leng Ben, a Hokien woman, got up and searched the premises. She discovered that two gold hairpins of the value of $160 were missing. A window had been left open, and the thief or thieves130 words
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Article73 1898-06-02 9 It is wonderful, says the Malay Mail t what a change has come over Port Dickson within the last couple of years or so. The old shanties have given place to brick buildings. The class of houses now being erected is all that can be desired, whilst the73 words
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Article75 1898-06-02 9 At the date of last mail advices (6th instant), at the London auctions, extensive supplies of coffee were offered; and, with a good demand, nearly the whole was sold, East India at about previous rates to very firm for desirable. Costa Rica sold readily at steady rates75 words
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Article85 1898-06-02 9 INOCULATION AT COLOMBO. A proposal has just been received from Government that all the officials of Colombo Harbour liable to come in contact with ships from infected ports should be inoculated with plague serum. It is probable that all those who are inoculated will get the symptoms of85 words
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Article85 1898-06-02 9 The China Association, gave a dinner at the Whitehall Rooms, London, on the 2nd instant, at which Sir Henry Blake G.‘C. M. G., the Governor-elect of Hongkong was the principal guest. Sir William Des Vcpux, lately Governor of Hongkong, presided. Sir Cecil Smith was also present and proposed85 words
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Article91 1898-06-02 9 Mr. Henniker Heaton has, in the new number of the Nineteenth Century y a powerful plea for postal reforms, imperial and domestic. He says the history of modern England is bound up with the history of the Post Office, just as the history of the Empire is bound91 words
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Article98 1898-06-02 9 Hiscutt, the jockey who was injured at the races on Thursday, is at present lying at the General Hospital where he is making satisfactory progress. His injuries consist principally of severe cuts on the face and the unfortunate rider will remain badly disfigured for life. The subscription98 words
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Article93 1898-06-02 9 LINE ACROSS MADURA. The Madura Steam Tramway Company, which is established at Amsterdam, has sent us its first yearly report —that for 1897. The Company proposes to lay this tramway across the island of Madura, along its greatest length east to west. Madura lies off the north-east93 words
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Article118 1898-06-02 9 The Madras Mail considers that the new Immigration Ordinance brought forward in the Straits Settlements will meet requirements in India. It then points out that the importance of the Straits Settlements as a field for the surplus labour population of Southern India may be judged from the fact118 words
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Article360 1898-06-02 10 Before the business of the Supreme Court commenced this morning, the Attorney-General, addressing the Chief .Justice, alluded in sympathetic language to the death of Mr. S. Bright Bailey, the news of whose decease had, he said, caused a deep feeling of loss amongst the members of360 words
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Article176 1898-06-02 10 (The Times.) F and Fancies about Java, by Miss Augusta de Wit (Singapore, Straits 'Times Press), consists ot a series ot letters reprinted from the Si rails Times i; slight sketches,” as Miss de\\ it calls them, ‘‘in which 1 have endeavoured to render my impressions176 words
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Article263 1898-06-02 10 The O. S. S. Sarpedon from Japan and Hongkong is reported to have left the latter port yesterday morning. She may therefore he expected to arrive on the 4th proximo. The Rajah of Ilenong’s steam yacht Taur Broom I fold, from Penang for Patani, called here yesterday for263 words
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Article457 1898-06-02 10 With reference to the telegram about the battle of Manila Bay, sent by Mr. J. A. Swettenham, Governor of the Straits, it seems that the telegram, which—as we have already explained—was sent to the Home Government, was not communicated by that Government to the press.457 words
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Article279 1898-06-02 10 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,-—1 notice that in your report on the third day's races, published in your issue of yesterday’s date, reference is made by you to the new—and, as you term them unsatisfactory M—arrangements for supplying drinks at the last meeting.279 words
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Article44 1898-06-02 10 The Perak Pioneer notes that a wedding ceremony comes oft* next month, at the Residency, Kuala Lumpur. As there is no clergyman in that town at present, the knot will be tied by the Resident, Mr. J. P. Rodger.44 words
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Article558 1898-06-02 10 8. C.(C. r. THE GARRISON. A hatch between elevens representing the Singapore Cricket Club and the Garrison was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, and was watched by numerous spectators. The game resulted favourably for the soldiers, on the tirst innings, by 55 runs. Capt. Parsons made 50, the558 words
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Article97 1898-06-02 10 At their sale room. Raffles Place, this afternoon, Messrs. Powell. Co., put up to auction the plant, machinery, and good-will, of the Cotton and Kapok Syndicate, Limited. The plant offered for sale included a llornsby-Akroyd oil-engine of brake-power, a cotton press, several gins of various97 words
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Article49 1898-06-02 10 The following Golf Club engagements are arranged Saturday, 4th June.—Monthly medal handicap. Tuesday, 7th June —Ladies’ monthly medal handicap. Entries close on Saturday, 4th J une. Saturday, 11th June.- Club’s spring prize. Medal play handicap; two rounds. Entries close on Thursday, 9th June, at 6 p.m.49 words
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Article2106 1898-06-02 10 NEWS, NOTES, AND COMMENTS. NEWSPAPER NONSENSE. The Yellow and other journals in the United States are threatened with a famine of white paper. The supply has given out owning to the extraordinary production of “extras” on the war. The public taste has simply run riot on this succulent2,106 words
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Article95 1898-06-02 11 VIKA L TO RE TRIED. I I 1 *t Admiral Montojo, who l iil! Spanish fleet at Manila, tli* i 11 utialledl’orhis behaviour > i Cavite, the Spaniards Uj,'** mismanagement and t !l1 l‘ av ing no knowledge S*»c<'rii. a J l .'I n t,w “ine*, thereby ••N95 words
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Article2290 1898-06-02 11 BIRTHDAY HONOURS. London, 20th May. Captain Kirkpatrick and Lieutenant Hobart receive the Distinguished Service Order, and Major Ternan has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, all for services in Uganda. The following names appear in the list of honours on the occasion of the Queen’s Birthday:— tjir Arthur2,290 words
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Article305 1898-06-02 11 1)r. E. F. S. Orach has delivered a series of lectures on gutta percha before the Society of Arts of London. The lecturer estimated that at least 24,000 tons of gutta percha have been used for submarine cables alone, and a further allowance, amounting probably to 8,000 tons, must305 words
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Article55 1898-06-02 11 Indian Engineering notes that the district of Tanjore, in South India, furnishes nearly all the free immigration from the south of India to the Straits Settlements, where the demand for the Kling coolie is an ever increasing quantity. Ceylon, on the other hand, draws its requirements from the55 words
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Article293 1898-06-02 11 CRICKET. An interstate Cricket Match —Perak r. Selangor—began at Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Perak batted first, and at the close of play had scored 381 for eight wickets. The game was resumed this morning, when Perak were all out for 400. Selangor are now batting. SELANGOR INNINGS.293 words
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Article132 1898-06-02 11 An outbreak of typhoid fever is reported from Penang. Several deaths have occurred. Yesterday evening, a Eurasian died of small-pox at 61, Queen Street. The house is under quarantine. The British steamer Almoml Branch of Sunderland, 2,191 tons burden, passed through the port from East to West132 words
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Article39 1898-06-02 11 Ox the 25th May, when the steamer Chwtai with about one thousand coolies from Swatow, was quarantined oil* Bangkok, the coolies attempted to mutiny and take charge of the ship. A gunboat was required to restore order.39 words
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Article46 1898-06-02 11 Yesterday, Police Sergeant Padmore instituted a search at 1 1, Circular Road, for oil. The premises were licensed for fifty cases, and on search being made 145 cases of kerosene were found. A lire was burning quite close to the oil at the time.46 words
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Article66 1898-06-02 11 Paper cigars are said to be coming into favour in America, even with connoisseurs of the fragrant weed. These cigars are prepared from sheets of paper which have been soaked in tobacco juice, which are then pressed, andcut into therequisite shade by means of specially-constructed machinery. The flavour66 words
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Article88 1898-06-02 11 T he Ceylon tea planters are preparing for a campaign to push the sale ot their product in Austria. The first step has been taken by the Planters’ Association of that island deciding to present the Emperor of Austria with a suitable gift on the occasion of his88 words
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Article61 1898-06-02 12 The Malay States Coffee Company met at Colombo, on the 21st May, with Mr. W. B. Kingsbury in the chair. It was decided not to extend further in coffee after this year, but to plant cocoanuts through all the coffee. The report of the directors61 words
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Article65 1898-06-02 12 Mr. Sisson reports that someone broke into his house at 2.10 a.m. this morning, by means of a ladder belonging to the people residing next door. The thief or thieves stole a pair of gold sleevelinks, valued at S5O, a black cycling skirt, a passage ticket for Penang, and65 words
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Article72 1898-06-02 12 On the night of the 30th inst., a Chinaman named Lee Chiang Kay, living at 22, Johore Hoad, went to the ’Rikisha Depot, No. 31, Johore Road, and saw a man named W ong Chiang from whom he demanded some money owing to him. Words arose, and72 words
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Article148 1898-06-02 12 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.’’ Sir,— Much adverse criticism has already been expressed, presumably by permanent residents, about the Singapore roads, judging from what appears in the press from time to time; but my object in writing this is to draw attention to the bad148 words
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Article447 1898-06-02 12 In a recent article in the Scientific American by C. F. Holder, an interesting account is given of the opium industry in America, of which the following is an abstract. An attempt to raise the opium poppy has been in progress for several years in California. The447 words
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Article50 1898-06-02 12 WIN FOR PERAK. The Cricket match at Kuala Lumpur has ended. The Selangor team were all out for 203. The Perak team won the match by an ininngs and twenty-three runs. The cricket teams were entertained at tiffin by Sir Frank Swettenham in his new house to-day.50 words
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Article206 1898-06-02 12 A telegram from Penang was received yesterday, by tlie local agents of the Apcar line of steamers, advising that the Lightning would leave to-day. She is, therefore, due here on Friday morning, the 3rd instant. The P/tra Nang arrived this morning from Swatow, with Chinese passengers. She went206 words
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Article410 1898-06-02 12 MORE MONEY WANTED. A pamphlet entitled The Fads of the Imperial Institute has been brought out by Mr. C. Langdon-Davies,a fellow of that association. The Imperial Institute was founded in 1887, as a Queen s Jubilee* memorial. In the main, the aims of the Institute may be410 words
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Article101 1898-06-02 12 This afternoon, ¥a Special General Meeting was held at the Singapore Chamber of Commerce to confirm *to revised rules passed at the last meeting. Present: Mr. C. Stringer (President). Messrs. John Anderson, W. H. Frizell, A. D. Laspe, Miller, and others. At the motion of Mr. Stringer,101 words
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Article850 1898-06-02 12 PROTECTION FOR FOREIGNERS. A correspondent, writing to the China Mail on the 20th May, from Manila, mentions a report that Admiral Dewey considers Iloilo and Cebu practically blockaded, and has stated that vessels had better not go to either of these ports. It is reported that850 words
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Article415 1898-06-02 12 STEADY IKCREA8E. The Siamese Customs trade returns at Bangkok, for last year, have been published. The Bangkok Times finds that the returns show how steady has been the growth of trade there. EX 1*0 RTS. There was an advance of So, 000,000 in the exports in 1S96, and415 words
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Article165 1898-06-02 12 (For Singapore). {For the Far Ea*t). Per P. <fc O. s. s. Shanghai from London April 30:—Second Lieut. E. E. Thrupp, Surgeon R. V. A. Levinge. Per P. O. 8. 8. Peninsular connecting with the steamer Verona at Colombo, from London May (i—Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nelson,165 words
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Article, Illustration473 1898-06-02 12 (conducted by “king's paw*-, All chess correspondence addressed to King’s Pawn." JU tl Solution of Problem No. 36 u i n P-Kt 6; B-R 7 4c.. If R4’U 4c. If K-Kt 6; Q-B7 ch &c. Vw?** tions received from J. Caissa I Desperandum, and C.N B ndre, < *4473 words
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Article699 1898-06-02 12 The third and last game played n final of the Handicap Tournament. White. Black. White. Iliac* P. A. Reu- T. Ii. P. A. Koutens. Miles. tens. P-K 4 P-K 4 R-Kt 5 Q l! Kt-O B 3 Kt-K B 3 Tv-Kt s<| K-Q *;t B-B 4 B-B 4699 words
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Article1269 1898-06-02 13 I ’’ttMAXY AM) NEUTRALITY. I roinmunication to the I from Berlin brings I T*# stion of Germany’s :a v*y ln the Spanish-American t' immediate motive of the I tii«* alleged surprise in I eirc-les in the United States I "t any formal declaration I x "l hi.1,269 words
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Article1293 1898-06-02 13 BRITISH RAILWAY CONCESSION. The granting of the Shanghai-Nan-king and Shanghai-Woosung railway concessions to Messrs. Jardine, Mathcson Co. and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank is good news for British interest in China. No definite information is at present available in Hongkong as to the terms of the1,293 words
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Article412 1898-06-02 13 IS MANILA BRITISH PROPERTY An English contemporary contains a statement to the effect that Manila i» really British property. Such a statement is, at any rate, .novel, and warrants the reproduction of a few of the writer** remarks. Manila, he says, built about 1573, was captured by the English on412 words
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Article528 1898-06-02 13 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Rosa from Penang—Miss Roe Clunis. and Mr Watkins. Per M, M. 8. e. Indus from Hongkong— Mr. and Mrs. Patehitt. Messrs. Munro, and A. B. Curoel. From Shanghai—Mr. Make. From Yokohama —Mr. E. Emaiyts. Per s. s. Perdana from Kelantan—Mr. Roberts. Per s. s.528 words
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Article150 1898-06-02 14 Underthis heading the following abbreviations are used —str. —steamer bh. —ship bq.--barque; Brit.—British; U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh. —Johore; <fec., G. c., General cargo d.p. —deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo150 words
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Article1346 1898-06-02 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Batavier Brit. str. 216 tons, Capt Robertson, 1st June. From Klang, 30th May. G.c., and 66 d.p. Wee Bin Co. For Klang, 3rd—Rds. Canton P. O. str. 2,164 tons, Capt Greagor, 1st June. Yokohama. 14th May. G.e.,r.&0. Coy. For London, 2nd—Rds. Darmstadt, Ger.1,346 words
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Article428 1898-06-02 14 Name, port probable date of arrival ant name of agents. Steamers. Asturia, Hamburg, June 1 Behn Meyer. A. Apcar, Hongkong, June 10; S. Mosfs Agei, New York, June. Boustead. Ballaarat, Colombo, June 18; P. <fe O. Bantam, S’haya, June 30; Daendels. Bayern, Bremen, June 23; Behn Meyer, j428 words
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Article876 1898-06-02 14 FlagT i h Vessel's Name. k Tons Captais From Sailed I Rio- Us^ s^ M’y I L 26 Boynton Brit str. 1630 Irvin Moji 'May ]4Svm 26 Hector j str. j 3005 Barr Liverpool Apf l9Wu &nd( 4 26 Nedjed 1 str. 1699 Broady Moji May U Bnr ill876 words
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Article581 1898-06-02 14 I I Date Vessel’s Name Flag&Ric.: Captain Destination i Mav 26 Troca9 Brit.str. Morris Greenock 26 Sin Ban Bee sch Nacodah Kelantan 27 Batavier str. Robertson Malacca and Klang 27 Neera str. Coysh Teluk Anson via port> 27 Gorgon str. Morier Bangkok 27 Singapore str. Main Bangkok 27 Ranee581 words
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Advertisement660 1898-06-02 14 STAMPS H. H. BUIJS, legal, Java desires exchange with stamp-collectors in the Straits Settlements, Borneo, Siam, etc. 24/6 THE LIGHT THAT CAST NO SHADOW. Crniors stories are told about the powers possessed by certain natives of India, who live up among the Himalaya mountains. These old men, it is said,660 words
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Advertisement496 1898-06-02 15 LEA PERRINS f OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., Londcr and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. SAUCE. KELLY WALSH, LTD.' Java —The Garden of the496 words
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Advertisement303 1898-06-02 16 JOHN LITTLE Co. Ltd SINGAPORE. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS. nm Ssx ft i vf fi 40 s' R SB a fi a. 1 I I. Li: 1 I'M /li ‘I I El III S=3 DU i ._«JI FIG. 88. POLISHED TEAK SIDEBOARD, fitted with Bevelled edge Mirror, 4 $29.75 4' 6"303 words
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