The Straits Budget, 14 July 1898
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section134 1898-07-14 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and134 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 14TH JULY. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article64 1898-07-14 1 M'ileR- —fin the /th inst., at Atjeh Ho a*. Orchard Road, the wife of the Rev. H Y Millek. ot a son. b Telegrami. On the 10th instant, the of M C. Rri)i>, of the Chartered Bank of Lulia. Australia, and China, of a daughter. 0s the 12th in->t.,64 words
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Article106 1898-07-14 1 NVhulsos— Padday.—On the 14th June, at Christ Chureh. Laucastcr-gate, London, the Kev. S. Walter Scott, D. D., cousip of tii*? br.ilegrooin, assisted by the Rev. i'.J.Ki'laeway, Vicar, and the Rev. C. B. John Henry Nicholson, of Northumberland, to Cecilie Mi ok. youngest daughter of the late P*t v P.i-May,106 words
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Article313 1898-07-14 1 Akll, LKS. ‘"‘••anu;r Collision. War. '“tur iay's Telegrams, ondav s War News. Kuniours, in<l France >anti,i^r 0 and Manila. t/uotat ions. "‘PjMQg News, ttteseugcr List.’ 'on v N,. wa Verumiah. '.'lotion. Miery Theft. Assault in Jail. 1 Ate Col. Alexander, lalk. Sailors. Likisha Puller. Hats. V 1CM313 words
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Article527 1898-07-14 1 On trance. —Bank d/d 2.41 Private 3 m/s 2.46 Do. 6 m/s 2.48 On India. —Bank T. T 146 Private 30 d/s 151 On Hongkong. —Bank T. T f prem. Private30 d/s...J* dis. On Shanghai. —Bank d/d 74 Private 80 d/s... .77 On Java. —Bank T. T 115 Private527 words
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Article385 1898-07-14 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. &O. Verona. The mail from Europe of the 17th June arrived on Saturday last by the M. M. R. Simons. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for M. M. Gated onien due on the385 words
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Article235 1898-07-14 1 (Special for the Straits Times.) THEY WARNED THE INSURGENTS. THE AMERICANS THIN INTERVENED. Hongkong, Wednesday 12.50 p.m. II. M. S. Plover has arrived here from Manila. She brings advices that the German fleet at Manila has taken action which is causing irritation among the Americans and235 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article97 1898-07-14 1 526 LIVES LOST. fighting for the boats. London B th July. The loss of life at the sinking of the French steamer Bourgogne in a collision, is estimated at 526. As the vessel went down, there was frightful confusion on board, followed by fighting for possession of97 words
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Article51 1898-07-14 1 SPANISH WAR-SHIP SUNK. THE ENTRANCE BLOCKADED. The Reina Mercedes the only man-of-war of Admiral Cervera’s squadron left, attempted to leave Santiago, at midnight, on Monday last. She was immediately sunk by the American fleet. The Reina Mercedes now lies, partly submerged, at the entrance to the harbour of51 words
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Article36 1898-07-14 1 NEW SPANISH MINISTRY AT HAND. The Palace at Madrid is now guarded by soldiers. It is expected that Marshal Martinez Campos will form a Ministry there, on the basis of proposing a peace.36 words
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Article20 1898-07-14 1 ANNEXATION IMMINENT. The Senate of the United States Congress has passed the joint resolution for the annexation of Hawaii.20 words
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Article87 1898-07-14 1 TRUCE AT SANTIAGO. EXCHANGE OF PKISONER8. London 9 th Juby. A truce had been concluded between the American and Spanish armies at Santiago. The truce was supposed to have come to an end on Thursday last; but firing there has not been resumed. Both armies at Santiago have87 words
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Article40 1898-07-14 1 ANNEXATION RESOLUTION SIGNED President McKinley has signed the rosolution for the annexation of Hawaii, which had been passed by both Houses of Congress. An American man-of-war will start for Hawaii forthwith, to hoist the United States flag there.40 words
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Article26 1898-07-14 1 DENIAL AT MADRID. London 11 th July. The rumours of peace negotiations pending between the United States and Spain are denied at Madrid.26 words
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Article24 1898-07-14 1 RETURN TO SPAIN. The Spanish squadron under Admiral Camara, which was on its way to the Philippines, is now returning to Spain.24 words
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Article56 1898-07-14 1 PARLEYING FOR CAPITULATION. General Miles, the American Com* mander in Chief, has sailed for Santiago. General Shafter, the commander of the American army before Santiago, has telegraphed further partieolai* of the progress of operations there, to Mr. Alger, the United States War Secretary. This telegram indicates that negotiations for56 words
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Article63 1898-07-14 2 NEW RUSSIAN MINISTER. M. Michael De Giers lias been appointed to be Russian Minister to China, in succession to M. De Speyer who has been transferred to Rio de Janeiro. fM.de Giers is ason of the former Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs of that name. The Strait*63 words
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Article29 1898-07-14 2 HOSTILITIES RESUMED. SPANISH REFUSAL TO SURRENDER. London 1 2th July. Hostilities were resumed at Santiago, on Sunday last.' The Spanish troops there had previously refused to surrender unconditionally.29 words
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Article86 1898-07-14 2 A PEACE MOVEMENT. A noticeable movement in favour of concluding peace is becoming apparent in Spain. THE SPANISH MILITARY FAVOUR WAR. It appears that the main difficulty in the way of the peace movement, there, arises from the military ardour of the troops under Marshal Blanco, the Cap-tain-General of86 words
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Article82 1898-07-14 2 NAVAL BOMBARDMENT. London VAlli July. General Miles, the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army, and his staff have arrived at Santiago. The American fleet there resumed, on Monday, the bombardment of the city. The bombardment had lasted two hours when General Shafter, the commander of the investing army, signalled82 words
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Article58 1898-07-14 2 RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTRY. MILITARY CABINET EXPECTED. A telegram to the Times from Madrid states that the. Ministry are hopelessly divided on questions of policy, and have resigned. It is expected that a new Cabinet will be formed, containing a strong military element capable of maintaining order at home,58 words
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Obituary66 1898-07-14 1 DEATHS. \:.f.xanm.k On 8th June, at Roseneath, K.i'hi.rooke, county Cork,Coionel Arthur ir i:i» Alexander, late Royal Engineers, v.f .ul Engineer and Surveyori- file SiraitsSettlements, youngest 1 < ti, late Rev. John Alexander, L.L.D., (‘aine, eounty Wexford, aged 54 vf*tr> 7th inst., at Penang, Daniel \n Superintendent, Eastern ;oa 1- i.66 words
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Article276 1898-07-14 2 (Straits Times Bth, July.) The collision oft’Sable Island between the French liner, the Bourgogne and the British sailing ship Cromartyshire is one of the most terrible maritime disasters that has occurred for many years. Not only is it terrible to contemplate a loss at one stroke, as(Straits Times, Bth, July.) - 276 words
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Article289 1898-07-14 2 (Straits Times B th July.) Admiral Cerveras squadron is now utterly destroyed. Upon the Admiral making his bold dash for freedom on Sunday last, he left one vessel behind—the Reina Mercedes. She was an unarmoured eight-gun cruiser, of 3610 tons displacement. At the bombardment of Santiago by the(Straits Times, Bth July.) - 289 words
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Article471 1898-07-14 2 {Straits Times 9 th July.) We are told to-day. that there has been in existence at Santiago a truce which was supposed to have ended on Thursday last. But despite the expiration of the time allowed by the truce, firing lias not been resumed at Santiago. The reason{Straits Times, 9th July.) - 471 words
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Article566 1898-07-14 2 (Straits Timet t 11 th July.) Friday’s rumours of peace negotiations, are now denied from Madrid. Whether the denial comes from official sources, we cannot be sure, but there is every probability that the denial is an official one. The view that we took on Saturday, is,(Straits Timett 11 th July.) - 566 words
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Article353 1898-07-14 2 {Straits Times, 12/4 July.) i Peace rumours are still afloat in Spain. The denial of these rumours, as we pointed out yesterday, in all probability came from high oflicial or military j sources. The Spanish people, or a large majority of them, may clamour for peace, but so{Straits Times, 12/4 July.) - 353 words
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Article396 1898-07-14 2 (Straits Times 1 2th July.) We publish a communication from our Bangkok correspondent who recites certain difficulties that have taken place between Siam and France, in the neighbourhood where these two countries adjoin each other. The story is very clearly told by our correspondent, and —if his(Straits Times, 12th July.) - 396 words
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Article722 1898-07-14 2 (Straits Times, Vj'k J u y The most important item I telegraphic news is f rom although, also, there U a item from Manila. The yuTyH news, which is on the authority 0 f Zm Time* correspondent there, is that Sagasta’s Cabinet, being divided, has resigned. It(Straits Times, Vj'k Ju/y ) - 722 words
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Article525 1898-07-14 3 I .♦.•II from our report, that I -.r n Sporting Club seem to H v v» 0 > line mess regarding the Autumn race meeting. 4 ■v‘.:ir Governor, Mr. and Mrs. I v Mr. and Mrs. Burkinshaw, u t. i mi if. arrived 'on Saturday ■t V .1 lielle from525 words
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Article150 1898-07-14 3 The Tanglin Club is now open on Friday (in place of Saturday) evenings for card parties. There were no new plague cases and no deaths from that disease at Hongkong on the Ist instant. This morning the British steamer City of Lucknou of Glasgow, passed through the150 words
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Article35 1898-07-14 3 This morning, Amat, a detective, and Hoosensah, an ex-detective, were charged with the theft of a fifty dollar banknote. Amat was discharged, and the exdetective was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment.35 words
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Article44 1898-07-14 3 A Chinaman, an old roof thief, was arrested this morning with having broken into a house in Hokien Street, where he stole a quantity of clothing, The property has been recovered and the accused will be charged with housebreaking by night.44 words
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Article42 1898-07-14 3 Yesterday, ten Hylams were charged with being in possession of property claimed by the West Yorkshire Regiment. Nine of the men were discharged. The other was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for being in possession of stolen tinned milk.42 words
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Article168 1898-07-14 3 SEPTIC TANKS. The Pinang Gazette contains a contributed article on the disposal of sewage there. In that town, the Municipality have a gang of coolies who visit houses and carry the night-soil to specified places, where it is buried. It is not, however, compulsory on the part of168 words
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Article269 1898-07-14 3 Last night, about 7 o'clock, while Mr. D. Watson, Assistant Municipal Engineer, was driving his trap, accompanied by Mr. H. L. Coghlan and Mr. G. A. Reid, along Stamford Road, a nasty accident occurred. It appears that, as they reached the cross-roads by the Sailors’ Home, a269 words
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Article539 1898-07-14 3 Yesterday afternoon, the licensing justices for Singapore held a meeting at the Central Police Station, under the presidency of Col. Pennefather. There were also present: Dr. Ellis, Mr. Evans, and Capt. Boldero. The first application was that of Mr. Wafford, of 17, High Street, who asked to be539 words
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Article591 1898-07-14 3 TO THE EDITOR OK THE STRAITS TIMES. Sir, Pro Bono Publico,” in yesterday’s issue of your journal, has rendered the public a service in calling attention to the tendency to reckless driving which is daily observed not only in the suburbs, but in the heart of the town591 words
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Article273 1898-07-14 3 TO THE EDITOR OK THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, Anent your comments on this subject in your issue of the 6th inst., I think the time lias arrived when some public action should be taken to stop this scandal. Ever since the regrettable abolition of the C. 1). O.273 words
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Article41 1898-07-14 3 In the last half-year, the Singapore Sporting Club has improved its position by $6,753, besides spending 88,505 on prize for the Spring Meeting. There is more than enough money in hand now to pay off the last debentures—B4,ooo.41 words
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Article55 1898-07-14 3 YESTERDAY, a Chinese doctor applied for a warrant against James Clark who, a few evenings ago, ordered some medicine, and tendered a gilt twenty-cent piece in payment, saying it was a sovereign. The unsuspecting doctor gave Clark eight dollars and some cents change, and later discovered the fraud55 words
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Article84 1898-07-14 3 The community resident beyond the Tan Took Seng Hospital, Serangoon Road, must feel very grateful to the Municipal Commissioners for the Water Supply service w hich has been extended up to the third mile stone, aw r antmuch needed hitherto. The residents will look forward with further84 words
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Article914 1898-07-14 3 The Official Residence at Kuala Lumpor of the Resident-General of the Federated Malay States, is now practically completed, and Sir Frank Swettenham has already occupied it for two or three weeks. The house, which was commenced nearly a year and-a-half ago, is built upon the high914 words
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Article1737 1898-07-14 4 ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT. FINANCES. The Perak Administration report for last year is signed by the Resident, Mr. J. P. Rodger. It states that the revenue collected during the year amounted to $3,837,558, as against $3,960,871 in 1896. A sliding scale was adopted for the export duty on1,737 words
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Article178 1898-07-14 4 SECOND AND THIRD EXPEDITIONS. The following information respecting the second and third expeditions, sent out from San Francisco to the Philippines, is obtained from the Hongkong Telegraph The second division of the Philippine expedition was to consist of five ships—the Centennial, Zealandia, Ohio, Colon and China—178 words
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Article165 1898-07-14 4 The Knight Templar arrived from Calcutta this morning, and went alongside the Tanjong Pagar Wharf. Besides general cargo and about 2,000 tons Bengal coal, she brought S 3 bullocks, 7 buffaloes and 580 sheep. The Augsburg brought about 2,800 tons of Australian coal for the Borneo Company, besides165 words
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Article160 1898-07-14 4 One of the most interesting preparations of the outfitting of the Manila expedition has just been announced. The Government has purchased 250,000 Mexican silver dollars which General Merritt will take along to defray the expenses of the expedition. This amount is not expected to be enough, but160 words
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Article2312 1898-07-14 4 [Written for the “Straits Times" by a correspondent with the American fleet). Manila Bay, 28th June. THE GENERAL SITUATION. There is little change in the general situation. We. expect the Peking and Charleston any hour of any day. They may arrive even before this letter is mailed2,312 words
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Article121 1898-07-14 5 B rotVee cultivation, says BB o y is rapidly extending, :,t Wing the kind preferred. YB finds favour there, j‘-at produced is not much in the market. Coffee fi i- now taken tinner hold district. From four to five BB.;' 11, coolies are engaged -iL.; consignments of121 words
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Article52 1898-07-14 5 place recently at ■IW,/,? lUSi hbro«*ke, county Cork, SB' Lv. 1 Y lUr Gilford Alexander, Engineer and Surj»- :,i Straits Settlements. ®B Jv [f {y:h n^ t son of the late E.L.D., rector of BB'WV c *xford, and was in his n the Straits he was52 words
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Article1150 1898-07-14 5 (Being the Sixth article of the series Life in Siam,” by Harry Hillman lately of Bangkok.) The quarrel between Siam and France may be dated from the troubles of 1893. Not that they actually began then, for there was an underhand attempt two centuries ago to make1,150 words
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Article111 1898-07-14 5 SATURDAY, 9TH JULY. Large banking profits in India are noted under the heading Latest by Wire.” A Eurasian teacher to teach in the Clieang Jim Hean Free School is advertised for. Some details of the burning of the P. O. Ganges will be found under our Latest by Wire.” 1111 words
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Article45 1898-07-14 5 The second son of the King of Siam, who arrived in Berlin on the 9th June from Paris, left the German capital on the 13th June. He was accompanied by two other Siamese Princes, and the Siamese envoys in Paris and St. Petersburg.45 words
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Article45 1898-07-14 5 Under the auspices of the Church of England Temperance Society, a concert will be held at the Boustead Institute on the 15th inst. The programme will contain sentimental and comic songs, banjo solos, recitations, and conjuring tricks; and admission will be free.45 words
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Article47 1898-07-14 5 The opening day of the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club Autumn Tournament is tixed for Monday, August Bth entries close on Wednesday, 3rd August. The events for competitions are: —The Championship, Single Handicap, Ladies’ Double Handicap, Indies’ and Gentlemen’s Double Handicap, and Championship Pairs.47 words
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Article101 1898-07-14 5 That the Chinese are making progress in Western learning is no longer to be questioned. One of the last strongholds to give way will be the regular Government examinations. Even these are showing signs of yielding to the pressure of circumstances, for in the recent examinations in Huangchoufu101 words
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Article139 1898-07-14 5 THE NEW 8ALES REGULATIONS. REMONSTRANCES TO THE GOVERNMENT. Y'estekday, a meeting of the Chinese Advisory Board was held at the Chinese Protectorate to discuss the new regulations imposed by the Opium Farmer with respect to opium shops selling four lioons of opium instead of three hoons (as139 words
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Article533 1898-07-14 5 MARKET-FARMING. The Courrier de Saigon complains bitterly of the hardships the lower classes there endure from the revenue farmers, who are Chinese or Chetties. To pay the Government revenue demand, the farmers have to put their rates up, with the result of increasing the prices of most of533 words
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Article58 1898-07-14 5 A chinaman named Heng Ah Seng, a trader living at 582-6 North Bridge Road, reports that at 6.30, last night, he went out, after locking the front door and leaving the back door open. On his return at 11 p m. he found that a small box containing58 words
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Article791 1898-07-14 5 NOTES, NEWS, AND COMMENTS. WHEAT CROPS. Notwithstanding the enormou* advance in wheat and flour, the supply of both in the United States is greater than a year ago. On March 10,1897, the Government reported the wheat reserves at 88,000,000 bushels. The visible supply on the same date was791 words
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Article1242 1898-07-14 6 Have you read Professor Ferrero's delightful remarks on the subject of bachelor-women:'” said the Blue-stock-ing. He takes up the cudgels on behalf of man, and declares that very goon there will be no women left to marry, and we may expect to find Belgravian mothers on their knees1,242 words
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Article797 1898-07-14 6 TO THE EDITOR OF THE 44 STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, -At a moment when the whole civilized world stands aghast at the amazing spectacle of the ship’s crew of an Atlantic liner beating off* the passengers from the boats in order to save themselves in a collision, I feel797 words
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Article398 1898-07-14 6 LICENSED RIKISHA PULLERS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —A short paragraph appeared in the issue of your valuable journal of the 1st instant, stating that the Penang Municipal* Commissioners thought it desirable to license the ’rikisha-pullers. The object of this is, I believe, to leave the selection398 words
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Article145 1898-07-14 6 Sir Nicholas and L&dy Hannen gave a living whist” party at Shanghai on the 21st June. The Echo de Chine gives the following description of the game: —The aces were dressed in white blouses with a design in the respective colours on the chest. Four crowned kings followed145 words
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Article1786 1898-07-14 6 London, 27th June. In the House of Commons last night Sir M ichael Hicks Beach moved a resolution to remit the loan of £798,000 advanced to Egypt for the Soudan Expedition in 1897. In doing so the Chancellor of the Exchequer, referred to the eminent success of1,786 words
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Article1105 1898-07-14 7 T craze for proceedings by moon* ti.r**aten9 to endanger the sanity rominunity. Is the gallant 1 ‘‘l i u nt of the Singapore Volunaware that the moon in r ,ni<« is as much stronger than t- e 1 n England as the sun in the stronger than1,105 words
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Article896 1898-07-14 7 THE PEDIR EXPEDITION. The Pedir expedition now resolves itself into the pursuit of Umar, the most formidable Achinese chieftain of the day. The titular Sultan of Acheen flees before the Dutch, who have occupied his capital. But he is at present left to his own devices, while Umar896 words
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Article40 1898-07-14 7 On the »Jrd instant, the police at Penang raided a house, off Jelutong Road, and arrested the occupier, a Chinaman, for being in .possession of apparatus for counterfeiting bronze and copper coin. The court remanded the case.40 words
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Article61 1898-07-14 7 This morning, Chong Choi, a prisoner undergoing a sentence of eight years, was charged with assaulting warder Brind by striking and biting him. It was stated that the prisoner had refused ;o obey an order in the prison, and had Deen punished; when he heard of61 words
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Article106 1898-07-14 7 J J R. \V. Munro as his best-man. —Malay Mali On the 4th instant, the wedding of Mr. Cameron and Miss Talbot was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. F. Pyemont of Taiping. The church was fairly full of friendsJ ' J R. \V. Munro as his best-man.—Malay Mali - 106 words
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Article106 1898-07-14 7 —Malay Mail. Miss Whitaker on Rebecca and Mrs. Raymond on Sylvia are going to ride a match in a few days at Batu Gajah. The distance is half a mile, catch weights. A circular letter is being sent round in order that the Church Committee may gauge the—Malay Mail. - 106 words
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Article99 1898-07-14 7 The General Committee of the Indian Tea Association have adopted the following resolutions: That a “gold standard” is not needed in India even if it be practicable to establish it; that the cost of establishing it (with or without a gold currency) is prohibitive and that an99 words
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Article193 1898-07-14 7 The Acting Governor and the Acting Colonial Secretary leave Singapore for Malacca to-morrow by the Sea Belle at 5.15 p.m. This morning, a German was fined twenty dollars for being in possession of a bottle of spirits without a permit. He declared that the stuff was medicine.193 words
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Article28 1898-07-14 7 A Javanese child aged two years, living at 37, Kampong Malacca, died on the 9th inst. from small-pox. The case was not discovered until after death.28 words
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Article32 1898-07-14 7 A Chinese child, aged about nine years, living at 42, Havelock Road was fatally scalded on Saturday by upsetting a teapot containing boiling water. The child died yesterday morning.32 words
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Article50 1898-07-14 7 Last night, three Chinamen were arrested for snatching hats in Hil Street and Stamford Road. Two hats were found, but that of a European named Raven is missing. This morning, the men were charged, but the case was postponed with a view to finding owners of the hats.50 words
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Article57 1898-07-14 7 On Saturday afternoon, the Chie:' Police Officer, and Sergeant Beatt ie made a raid on a house in River Valley Road and arrested three Chinamen for assisting in managing a Waisenglottery. They also found six hundred and fifty circulars connected with the lottery. This morning, on the application57 words
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Article63 1898-07-14 7 The mail steamer Parramatta left Colombo at 6 p.m. on Saturday, and may beexpected to arrive here on Friday afternoon next. The following is her passenger list from London for the Far East:— Mr. K. G. Andes, Mr. H. A. S. Street., Mr. H. Bell,'Dr. C. F. Giddy,63 words
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Article69 1898-07-14 7 A Chinaman, named Choa Tua Mali, living at 26, Orchard Road, reports that as he was walking along Katherine Street on Saturday afternoon last, he was attacked by two Chinamen. One of them held him by the queue while the other robbed him of his pocketbook containing a69 words
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Article70 1898-07-14 7 At Ayer ltarn, Penang, on the oth instant, a Chinaman was attacked by three other Chinese who threw peppei into his eyes and robbed him. On recovering the use of his eyes, he followed the robbers until they got near Ayer Itam Police station, when he commenced shouting for70 words
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Article99 1898-07-14 7 Mr. D. \V. Gott, the Penang superintendent of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, died there on the 7th instant. Mr. Gott was one of the English staff who went abroad to carry telegraphic service from Britain to Egypt and India. About 1866, he was99 words
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Article85 1898-07-14 7 BRITON OR CHINAMAN TO THE EDITOR OP THE 41 STRAITS TIMES.” Sib, —With reference to O Khun Yiong’s case, and the opinion of the Government thereon, the Chinese here who have given any attention to the case, are quite in accord with the Government. Nothing can be discovered here as85 words
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Article336 1898-07-14 7 TO* THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —From time to time one reads in your journal reports of the action of the police in respect to a certain class of cigar stores <fcc. Then comes the conviction of the coffee shop(?) keeper, the comment in336 words
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Article350 1898-07-14 7 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.* 1 Sir, —I am conscious of the feeling that a newspaper is not altogether the proper medium whereby one should convey his disapprobation of the peculiar traits discernible in some people, in what I may term their visits to church.350 words
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Article14 1898-07-14 7 Dr. Lease is indisposed and unable temporarily to attena at t ie General Hospital.14 words
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Article196 1898-07-14 8 STRAINED RELATIONS.—SERIOUS OUTLOOK. (From a Correspondent.) The greatest excitement reigns in Siamese official circles in Bangkok, on account of the alleged conduct of M. Montmittonet, a member of the French Legation. Under the French-Siamese Convention of 1898, all Laotians in Siamese territorymust be allowed, and even assisted,by196 words
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Article244 1898-07-14 8 During the last few days an abnormal number of dead bodies have been found in and about the vicinity of the town. On Saturday, about 4.80 p.m., while the sports were taking place on the Esplanade, the body of a European named Thomas Byrne was found floating244 words
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Article269 1898-07-14 8 The Knight of St. George arrived here from Moji on the 7th instant, and went alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf the following day to discharge her cargo of about 4,000 tons coal for Messrs. Boustead Co. The Italian barque Angelo ParotH arrived here on the 8 th instant, from269 words
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Article861 1898-07-14 8 Saturday’s Athletic Gymkhana on the Singapore Cricket Club ground proved a distinct success. So far as the weather was concerned, that could not have been better. The clouds, which looked threatening during the forenoon, served but as a shield to keep the sun off the competitors, with the861 words
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Article23 1898-07-14 8 A Hylam reports that between Friday and Saturday last one of his w'&nkong coolies absconded with his clothes and money, valued at $216.23 words
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Article951 1898-07-14 8 WAS M FESTIVITY w RESPONSIBLE THE CHAIRMAN’S ANSWER. At the P. O. meeting on June 14th, Sir Thomas Sutherland, speaking of the loss of the s.s. China said: I am bound also to anticipate the question as to how this untoward disaster could possibly have occurred,951 words
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Article50 1898-07-14 8 The Acting Governor inspected the Butterworth hospital on Tuesday last, and expressed the opinion, says the Pinang Gazette that one was not wanted there at all, with Penang so easy of access. His Honour said that what was wanted was a large hospital centrally situated at Bukit Mertajam.50 words
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Article72 1898-07-14 8 The assizes open to-morrow. The calendar is light, there being but seventeen cases set down for trial. There are one case of murder; one of attempted murder: one of alleged suicide one of forgery; one of extortion; one of abduction two cases of grievous hurt; one case of72 words
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Article112 1898-07-14 8 This morning, Ng Chong Chew was charged before Mr. Elcum with having attempted to commit suicide by drinking kerosine oil, and taking two doses of chandu on the 12th June; also with attempting to commit suicide in the General Hospital, by cutting his throat with a piece112 words
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Article195 1898-07-14 8 A correspondent says:—On Saturday morning, a raid was made by the police in the neighbourhood of China Street, and thirty itinerant vendors were arrested, with their commodities. Many of the community look upon this action as needlessly harsh, and from the hawkers point of view it appears so.195 words
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Article241 1898-07-14 8 A correspondent says While the public are justly incensed at the lack of protection they receive from the law, in respect of safety to life and limb, to say nothing of property, from reckless driving ofvehicles, the police should have the power to take cognizance of every case241 words
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Article1452 1898-07-14 8 THE CHINESE LOav I t Tire Times Pekin corral! I t u at i, With regard to th J the Russo-Chinese Bank a loan secured on a nnrtk the situation is clanged have met a protest from IT representative against siJ, h tions proceeding with thL1,452 words
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Article63 1898-07-14 9 I I ANl 11 OFFICER killed. 1 II 1 < 1°* ,lrrc *d at Kelantan on Mr. on the28th I T Helmer was fatally Uj t the engineers l‘ 1( ;Utenant asked the some work he ou*’ 1 ii<; engineer at once 1 -n l; a,63 words
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Article1095 1898-07-14 9 THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS. Five hours of steady rain, at Leyton, on Friday, the 10th June, effectually settled Warwickshire’s chance of approaching the fine score put together by Essex.—307 for nine wickets. The next morning, the Essex score was carried by Mead and Bull to 356. The Midlanders’ score1,095 words
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Article273 1898-07-14 9 This morning, a Klin? was sentenced to fourteen days for torturing bats. 4 The Hongkong Electric Company made a profit of over $29,000 last year. A dividend of 5% w*as declared. There were over two hundred M unicipal summons cases on t lie first magistrate’s file, this273 words
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Article37 1898-07-14 9 During the 24 hours up to noon, sth June, 1 new case and no deaths from plague were reported at Hongkong, making the total since Ist January (186 days) 1,310 cases and 1,154 deaths.37 words
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Article38 1898-07-14 9 The Malay Mail asserts that it is no secret how often the Residents of Malaya have been prevented from carrying out their own policy by that great and wonderful spirit of economy which emanates from Singapore.38 words
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Article70 1898-07-14 9 In 1897, the importation of bicycles increased enormously in Java,and English made machines were in good demand. The British consular report in Java says a larger business might be done in English bicycles, were manufacturers more willing to put themselves in direct communication with dealers in Java.70 words
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Article59 1898-07-14 9 The Secretary of The Punjom Mining Company has receved the following telegram, giving the result of the June clean up. “The mill ran 25 days, crushing 2,100 tons, yielding 206 ozs. of smelted gold. The cyanide p)ant worked 10 days, treating 200 tons Of tailings, yielding 73 ozs.59 words
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Article71 1898-07-14 9 This afternoon, the first round of the Cup competition will be played on the Esplanade. The competing teams are the S. C. C. and No. 35 Co., R. A. The 8. C. C. team will be composed as follows :—Goal, T. Reid backs, Fisher and Plumpton; half-backs,71 words
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Article68 1898-07-14 9 Twenty-seven Indian constables in the Hongkong police force have been sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment for a Jbreach of the Police Ordinance. The men had latterly expressed dissatisfaction with their pay, contending that it was not sufficient. Their wages range from $12.50 to $15.50. Finally they refused68 words
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Article91 1898-07-14 9 On the 30th of June, a Chinese Towkay named Li Than was fined $250 by the Resident of Selangor for offering an illegal gratification of SIOO to Mr. H. W. Bathurst,.the Collector of Land Revenue, on account of some land matters. The accused, in defence, stated that91 words
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Article86 1898-07-14 9 Several gentlemen travelled recently from Shanghai to Pekin in tho guise of engineers.” They are .simply the members of a secret diplomatic and military mission despatched by the Congo Free State. The head of the Mission is Major Five, who is authorized to offer China, in86 words
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Article85 1898-07-14 9 The Shipbuilding Vote, included in the Navy Estimates, is shortly to he considered. The sums demanded are For personnel, £2,350,915 for materiel, £3,132,000; and for contract work, £',5,649,000, or an aggregate of £11,132,355. These figures exhibit an advance of £1,171,000, as compared with last year, the larger85 words
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Article111 1898-07-14 9 Mail advices from Manila come down to the Ist instant. The American troops had arrived on the day. It was expected that they would take three days to land, which period, it was believed, Admiral Dewey would use for his period of ultimatum. On the Ist instant, the111 words
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Article119 1898-07-14 9 In the British Consulai report on Java for 1»97, mention is made of the activity displayed in various parts of Netherlands India, in searching for petroleum. In Java, the search has met with so little success that the only venture there engaged in retailing local oil is119 words
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75 1898-07-14 9 The report of the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society for the year 1897 shows a substantial increase in the premium income, which is now £387,000. The profit, including the unappropriated balance of the previous year, was £276,000, and, after declaring the usual dividend and bonus,75 words
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Article120 1898-07-14 9 SHOOTING AN ALLEGED FOWL THIEF. About 1.40 this morning, a Chinaman named Tan Siew Yam, cashier te Messrs. Rautenberg Schmidt and Co., living at 12, Gemmill Lane, heard the fowls at the back of his house making a noise. On getting up to ascertain the cause, he saw120 words
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Article239 1898-07-14 9 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIME8.’ f Sir, —In yesterday’s issue of your valuable paper, there appeared a letter over the signature Christian,” calling attention to the irreverence shown, during divine service, by some members of a certain class of the congregation that attend St. Ahdrew’s239 words
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Article299 1898-07-14 9 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.’’ Sir, 1 noticed in your journal some lew days back, that our worthy Resi-dent-Surgeon, Dr. Mugliston, advocated the transfer of the above benevolent institution to a more congenial site, on the ground that the present position was totally unsuitable299 words
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Article133 1898-07-14 10 desperate fighting. Acheen advices, to the 6th instant, state that one hundred and fifteen fanatics, including women and children, had, just previously, attacked the Dutch fort at Edi. They were all shot dowm. One Dutch officer and tljree privates were wounded in the engagement. On the 5th instant,133 words
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Article135 1898-07-14 10 A correspondent says: 44 Inspector Bugden is on the sick list, and Inspector Maxwell is taking a fortnight’s leave owing to indisposition. The fact is that the duties of the inspectors are so arduous that they cannot hold out long. They are always on duty, and are called135 words
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Article194 1898-07-14 10 A correspondent say^:— Questions are being asked about Ane manner in which unredeemed plages are dealt with. It is well known are periodically put up for auc.tion at the Central Police Office, and knocked down to the highest bidder, th$t bidder being, generally, the keeper o.( one of194 words
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Article277 1898-07-14 10 The Australian Chambers of Commerce havebeencoinplaining ol the rates charged for cable messages between Australia and England. The present rate on private messages between London and Adelaide is 4s. 9d. per word, on Government 3s. fid. and on press messages Is. 9d. The following shows the rate277 words
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Article374 1898-07-14 10 THE STRAITS ASSOCIATION ADDRESS THE GOVERNMENT. It is gratifying to observe that the objections we raised to the Opium Farmer increasing the minimum quantity of charfdoo that he would sell to consumers, are receiving wide public support. As we have already noted, the Chinese Advisory Board has374 words
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Article65 1898-07-14 10 The Forest Rangers of Perak are now to be seen in khaki uniform, with green facings. The Malays wear a cap of khaki, with a green band, and the Chinese rangers don a slouch Terai hat. The men also wear short pants, and arc, each, provided with65 words
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Article69 1898-07-14 10 WHO IS THE LADY A lady golfer at Singapore, says the Weekly Telegraph, has trained her barefooted caddie to come to her assistance in a highly reprehensible manner whenever she has to play a difficult shot. Should the ball lie badly or be awkwardly bunkered the caddie strolls up to69 words
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Article84 1898-07-14 10 The Hongkong Telegraph states that the British steamer Chittagong arrived at Labuan on the sth instant, with fortyseven Chinese refugees. Ten hours after leaving port, she was overhauled by the American cruisers Baltimore and Charleston with the American transports, the warships turning their searchlights upon her and84 words
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Article96 1898-07-14 10 It is announced that the coast sanitarium, situated exactly two miles from Port Dickson, in Negri Sembilan, w ill be ready for occupation on the Ist Sept, next. The accommodation consists of sitting room, dining room, four bed rooms and four bath rooms. The house is divided96 words
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Article101 1898-07-14 10 Two cities in Canton province, namely, Yung Shien and Luk Chuan,’ are reported to be in possession of a rebel army 20,000 strong and it is said that the cities were seized simultaneously, thus preventing the Imperial troops quartered in one city going to the relief of101 words
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Article141 1898-07-14 10 A FALSE RUMOUR. It was rumoured in Singapore that, some time before the end of June, Germany had landed a number of marines and sailors at Manila, and some amount of comment has been built up upon that statement. We never believed the rumour —first, because it141 words
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Article182 1898-07-14 10 Mr. Baliwala’s benefit took place at the Parsi Theatre last night, and a crowded audience witnessed a performance of Talih’s 44 Robert Maeaire.” Mr. Baliwala, in the comic character, was very funny. The English songs of of Master Rustam were much appreciated. At the conclusion of Act, Mr.182 words
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Article188 1898-07-14 10 DISAPPROVAL BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE. The following circular letter from Mr. Chamberlain to the Governors of the Colonies has been published;: My attention has been called to’ the practice which has recently become not uncommon, and of which 1 entirely disapprove, of Governors and other officials in188 words
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Article236 1898-07-14 10 It is probably by reason of the very magnitude of the transactions of the Standard Life Assurance Company, that its annual proceedings are marked by such a dignified calm in themselves, and also by the very abbreviated notices which appear even in the Scottish papers. Yet236 words
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Article1108 1898-07-14 10 A SIAMESE OFFICIAL INSULTED BY A MEMBER OF THE FRENCH LEGATION. PRINCE DEVAW’ONGSE REQUESTS THE FRENCH MINISTER TO EXPEL THE OFFENDER. THE FRENCH MINISTER REFUSES. t (From a Correspondent.) Bangkok 9 1st July. The greatest excitement reigns in Siamese official circles here on account of the alleged1,108 words
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Article232 1898-07-14 10 The Chairman of the London Genera.* Shipowners’ Society has corrected impression which has gained current that the foreign seaman is ernplW I because he is cheaper than i.M British seaman and is satisfied I with inferior food. The reasons giveiB why so many foreign seamen ar-B232 words
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Article204 1898-07-14 10 We give a list of the cricket inatc v which have been arranged to tak* 1 in July and August. The matches July 22nd and 23rd, August r August 13th will he played on S. R. C. ground and that airamst non-comrtissioncd officers on inst.,204 words
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Article, Illustration974 1898-07-14 11 CtfPl'CTED BY “KINGS PAWN.” correspondence should be A*4* 1 i- King s Pawn.” n’o 43 (Tattersall) K-Kt 4, wBKkef B-Q 3, No. 45 (MacKenzie) V? u J <’orrect solutions received from Kt j .Ur* and Nil Dcsperandum. i'sis**- 1 j...tj on tournament will comTh I' Monday next. The members974 words
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Article171 1898-07-14 11 Sik Frank Swettenham is staying in Perak for six weeks. A fair American describes the wreck of the China. The account is amusing The P. and Verona with the China mail, is not expected to arrive here till noon to-morrow. The dead body of a Chinese pauper171 words
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Article55 1898-07-14 11 On Saturday afternoon, there will be an Association Football Match on the Esplanade between teams of the Royal Engineers, and Tanjong Pagar Dock employees. The latter team consists of: —Goal: Brock; Backs, Fittick and McNamara; Half-Backs: Black, Martin, and Nelson. Forwards, R. W: O.rruthers and Paxton; Forwards, L. \V:55 words
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Article66 1898-07-14 11 This morning, a Javanese woman was charged before Mr. Elcum with having stolen jewellery and articles of clothing to the value of over a thousand dollars, the property of'Mahomed Saleh. It was alleged that the defendant slept in the same room with her mistress on the night of66 words
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Article106 1898-07-14 11 This morning, before Mr. Howard, Ahmat, a Malay was charged with stealing clothing belonging to his master, Mr. Davis, of the Commercial Union Insurance Company. The boy was discharged from service on the first of July, but went back to the house at Bukit Chermin, on106 words
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Article310 1898-07-14 11 THE TERMS ON WHICH THEY SELL CHAN DUO. 15 CENTS PER TAEL FOR PACKING. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —With reference to the resolution the Chinese Advisory Board and the letter of the President of the Straits Settlement Association to the Hon’ble\lie Colonial Secretary,310 words
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Article341 1898-07-14 11 A HARDSHIP OF 'jHB COURTS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMEB. Sir, It often happens in the Magisterial courts that when a fine is imposed for some breach of the law, a portion of the fine, if realized, is awarded to the complainant as compensation for341 words
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Article110 1898-07-14 11 CHINESE LIBERALITY. The Municipality of Penang intended to open a new street there from the end of Buckingham Street to Beach Street, but had been prevented by their inability to secure a certain piece of land in the way. This difficulty has been removed by Captain110 words
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Article815 1898-07-14 11 ASSOCIATION CUP COMPETITION. A DRAW. The opening game in the above competition took place on the Esplanade, yesterday afternoon, before a large crowd of spectators. The rival teams were the S. C. C. and R. A. 35th Coy. from Biakan Mati. They were constituted as follows R. A. Goal815 words
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Article51 1898-07-14 11 Thieves entered a house, 116, Bukit Tiraah Road, about 9.30 last night, a»d< stole a gold Geneva watch valued at $l5O, the property of a German. Five dollars in silver were also taken. Entrance to the house was effected by means of a ladder which was found in the51 words
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Article595 1898-07-14 11 AFFAIRS AT PEKIN. A Pekin telegram states that the Empress Dowager has now op« nly taken over the direction of the affairs of the Empire, in consequence of which, the high Ministers of the Court and Government have lately applied for instructions in all important matters595 words
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Article85 1898-07-14 11 A PORTUGUESE SENTENCED TO DEATH. A Portuguese, named Ozorio, lies under sentence of death at Hongkong for the brutal murder of another Portuguese of whom he was jealous. The Portuguese residents there petitioned the Governor of Hongkong for a reprieve, mainly on the ground that the law85 words
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Article56 1898-07-14 11 The official circular has gone forth, announcing the increase in the pay of the Imperial Chinese Customs stafl*. The increase amounts to 100 per cent, for the indoor staff, about 66 ‘per cent for the outdoor strand about 50 per cent, for the Chinese staff down to56 words
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Article437 1898-07-14 12 The half-yearly general meeting of the members of the Singapore Sporting Club was held in the Exchange Room yesterday afternoon, Mr. Sugden, the Chairman of the Committee, presiding. Among those also present were: Messrs. Payne Gallwey, Pike, MacDougall, Saunders, Catto, Upton, Pinhorn, Taylor, Fort, Patterson, McLaren, Edlin,437 words
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Article80 1898-07-14 12 A Javanese named Abdullah locked §1,221 in his box last night and went to bed. This morning when he awoke, he found that the box had been broken open and the money extracted. A younger brother slept upstairs, while a room on the ground floor was occupied80 words
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Article213 1898-07-14 12 The Augsburg, after discharging her cargo of coal at the Tanjong Pagr~ wharves, left for the roads yesterday to take in cargo. The Patroclns arrived alongside the Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday, with a very large number of pilgrims on their return from Jeddah. The Moyune may be expected213 words
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2312 1898-07-14 12 By an American.) My mother, my cousin Frank, and myself all started from New York in September to go round the World. I guess we had one experience not included in our tickets. We got on in a very satisfactory way till we2,312 words
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Article82 1898-07-14 12 The Assizes opened yesterday, when t hree cases occupied the attention of the Court. Imhi bin Hajci Hamid pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft but the charge was proved and lie was sentenced to tour years' rigorous imprisonment. Y u Chang Ti, for attempting to commit82 words
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Article97 1898-07-14 12 The Gardener's Magazine announces a startling triumph in horticultural art namely, the production by an amateur grower of Voronezh, in Russia, of a black rose. No information is given us yet as to the means taken to bring about this long sought for flower. That it was not97 words
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Article117 1898-07-14 12 The Pall Mall Magazine for July, maintains its usual high standard of excellence. There is a striking frontispiece in the form of a reproduction of Van dzj Veldes picture A Gale.” The other illustrations are equally good, w 'lile the reading matter, it goes without saying,117 words
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Article197 1898-07-14 12 (For Singapore.) Per German 8. s. Prim Heinrich from Bremen 15th June due on the 21st July, from Bremen —M. Eibergen-Santhagen, Mr. Robert Heinrich, and Mrs. M. Fluckiger. From Southampton—Mr. A. liulshoff Pol, and Miss K. Itossiter. From Genoa— Mr. O. Ebersehulz, and Mr. Heinrich Gut. Per M.197 words
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Article1018 1898-07-14 12 [This is the second p ar t I cle of the series Life in s- lix *h cle is a continuation of that' hi| our columns on Friday Us* part, Mr. Hillman traced th* n Franco-Siamese troubled of ft! the Laotian question, and th d <iea!l lift1,018 words
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Article657 1898-07-14 13 London 17//< June. nvLOt the mo-'t important events of the at present decided, took place at Auteui 1 track, Paris, on the 12th inst., t .e* n those two prominent racing men, injr in d 11 met. Cordang, who was in v f ni*ie>-nt form, decisively beat his657 words
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Article502 1898-07-14 13 arrivals V from Pontianak Ml r **se. and Kiing. r MrJ'u from Shanghai:— *ad- s eu Messrs. W. Eyhn, and f ro Yokohama:— Mr. Alsa;Xjfr. J. Sutcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Fertig, and Mr. H. Seymour. From Saigon —Messrs. D. Dowlen, fSavauret, B. Dalmann, Sauron-Pierre, and Miss E. Weld.502 words
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Article109 1898-07-14 13 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used —str. —steamer sh.—ship bq.—barque; Brit.—British; U. S. United States; Fr. French Ger. —German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh. —Job ore; &c., G.c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U. —Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo109 words
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Article1138 1898-07-14 13 Abbivals Since Noon of Yestekday. Ran Liong, Dut. str. 275 tons, Capt Rolufs, 13th July. From Bandjermassin, 9th July-. Q.c.,and 92d.p. Ek LeongChan. For Bandjermassin, U —Rds. Clive Brit. str. 130 tons, Capt Davey, 13th July. From Penang, 11th July. G.c., and 14 d.p. Hup Leong. For1,138 words
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Article514 1898-07-14 13 Name, port, probable date of arrival and name of agentt. Steamers. Armenia, H’koug, July 13; B. Meyer. Ashley, Newcastle N.B. W. shortly, P. S. Arcadia, Hamburg, July 18; B. Meyer. A. A pear, Calcutta, July 13 S. <fc Moses. Ballaarat, H’kong, July 29; P. O. Bengal, Colombo, July514 words
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Article864 1898-07-14 14 pf Kuo h Vessel's Name. A rows. Captain From Sailed. Consigvees. Q Bio I j’ly 7 Ban What tHi n Brit str. 195 Bid wards Pontianak Jane 25 S. S’ship Co y. Ltd. 7 Zwccaa str. 941 Nesbitt Muntong July 3T. K. TianCo. Ltd. 7 Ho Leong str.) 112864 words
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Article567 1898-07-14 14 July 12 Berandan Dot str. i Giffen P. Brandan 12 Bannki Maru Jap str. Townsend Antwerp via ports 12 Farfalla Ital str. Gaggino Muar and Malacca 12 Ceylon PAOstr. Weston Colombo and London 12 Batavier Brit str. Robertson Banjoelintjar 12 Glenesk sir. Darke j Hongkong and Shanghai 12 Banka567 words
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Advertisement483 1898-07-14 13 THINGS SLOWLY LEARNED. There is a man in Scotland, who used to write many readable and instructive things He signed himself “A Country Parson,” and a bright parson he is. One of his essays is entitled, “Things Slowly Learned,” a good line of thought for anybody. Well, here is one483 words
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Advertisement783 1898-07-14 13 rheumatism out of my system, I am willing you should publish these facts, and you can refer any inquirers to me. (Signed) Theodore Treasure (Waggon and Horses Inn), Doulting, Shepton Mallett, November 3rd, 1893.” Now let's hark back a moment. To the thoughtful reader Mr. Treasure’s story may look a783 words
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Advertisement551 1898-07-14 14 LEA OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., Lor dr r and Export Oilmen generally. SAUCE RETAIL EVERYWHERE. DINNE FORDS] TH* BX8T SUBBT FOB ACIDITY OF THIS STOMACH,551 words
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Advertisement39 1898-07-14 14 FROM the Ist January, 1899, the Police Department will cease to purchase, for sale to the public, Standard Weights and Measures, and the provision of these commodities will be left to private enterprise. Singapore, 16th June, 1898. s. 16/739 words
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Advertisement571 1898-07-14 14 repository, for sale. Ei 8- 80LIXG £y. 52 HORSES, COBS ponies. All landed in excellent j- This is without doubt d tl0 batch—not a poor one am/ 8pltI| 4d Amongst them can 8 tb —:i i seen hr 4 suitable for any purpose nice team of Bay Cobs. fL guaranteed.571 words
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Article47 1898-07-14 1 t nre 0 f the mail arrangements I t ,tressary to gire th latest l 1 /v ,rtck in n loose supplement; ■r' f fj it roarenienee of those who file mr'-' f] rt > news contained in the loose W.oi’V ohnn/s repeated next week It ft yjnee.47 words
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67 1898-07-14 1 I Sit h expedition against the I mtinues to advance. On the I the troops at Edi moved I jvriak. They encountered I r l .gion whatever. I ah -lieutenant and six rank I t v«- been wounded in an I iR. Nine Acliinese67 words
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Article61 1898-07-14 1 I I’lNNY POSTAGE. I i vKTIAb ESTABLISHMENT. I p. WN COLONIES MAY JOIN. I London, 14/A July. I puke of Norfolk as Postmaster I announces the [intended] esta-, .nt of Penny Postage between l and Canada, Newfoundland, I. Cape, and Natal. f... IVnny Postage will also be I61 words
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Article24 1898-07-14 1 RAIN DELAYS THE SIEGE. R ai n falling in torrents at Santiago .events the Americans from mounting ;t v ;uns in their batteries.24 words
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Article25 1898-07-14 1 PREVALENT ON THE Cl’BAN COAST. I Yellow fever has broken out at ICainaniara, Guantanamo, and other I plaoj* on the coast of Cuba.25 words
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Article13 1898-07-14 1 Th*; Ministerial Crisis at Madrid lias not yet come to a head.13 words
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Article42 1898-07-14 1 MESH DEVELOPMENTS. F.STERHAZY ARRESTED. iiit- Minister for War has made a in the French Chamber of Depudeclaring Captain Dreyfus to be un itniably guilty. hiis speech lias resulted in re-op-ning the whole Dreyfus controversy. T»j >r Ksterhazy has been arrested.42 words
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Article866 1898-07-14 1 Hennikek Heaton has wearied ’in; Imperial Post Office authori-1 and they have partially accepted I Reason penny postage. Mr. HenniHeaton has long been urging adoption of penny postage between and her Colonies. The Imperial O't authorities suggested that the idea When that argu'r:‘l v-ould not answer, it was866 words
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Article407 1898-07-14 1 The Dreyfus case —which a few months ago, caused such a political and military scandal in P ranee has now entered new phase. Dreyfus, an officer of Jewish race in the French army, was tried in 1695 jy court martial and sentenced to long imprisonment for betraying407 words
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Article35 1898-07-14 1 A hack gharry syce was, this morning, fined five dollars or fourteen days for furious driving. The mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on Hie 17th June was delivered on the 11th instant.35 words
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Article29 1898-07-14 1 Yesterday afternoon, Sergeant Beattie arrested twenty-one coolies for gambling in a bouse in Roehore Road. They were, this morning, fined two dollars each, or in default, four days.29 words
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Article35 1898-07-14 1 Yesterday, a Macao woman namec Li Kui was prosecuted by Mr. Evans, the Chinese Protector, for disposing o a Chinese girl for immoral purposes. The defendant was sentenced to three months' imprisonment.35 words
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Article43 1898-07-14 1 It is reported that Captain Ah Kui is starting a very large tin mine in Sungei Si put, Kuala Kangsar. The undertaking will at first, it is said, cost him about $lOO,OOO, and will give employment to some three thousand coolies.43 words
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Article38 1898-07-14 1 This morning, a Bengali milkman, named*Tokua, was fined $25 and costs for selling adulterated milk to Warder Hodson. Dr. Glennie 6tated that the milk contained twenty per cent of added water. Xotico of appeal was given.38 words
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Article43 1898-07-14 1 Yesterday morning, a Chinaman appeared in the witness box in one of the courts when the magistrate noticed that his head was not shaved. The man was warned that, if he came there again with unshaved crown, he would be fined.43 words
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Article41 1898-07-14 1 The Penang Police have arrested three men, charged with manufacturing counterfeit Borneo cents. The coins are said to be a very good imitation. It is believed that a large number of spurious coins arc in circulation in Penang.41 words
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Article67 1898-07-14 1 A Hokien named Tan Kim Ho, living at No. 24, Armenian Street, reports that between 9 p.m. on the 13th and 6 a.m. on the 14th instant, he missed from his house four gold rings set with diamonds, valued at $630. There were no signs of anyone having67 words
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Article81 1898-07-14 1 It would be a great advantage, writes a correspondent, if the Tanjong Pagar Dock Coy. would regulate the management of the shipment and unshipment of passengers’ luggage by having proper licensed coolies under the supervision of a trustworthy mandor duly authorised to take charge of the shipment or81 words
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Article80 1898-07-14 1 It is the intention of the Municipality to bring Kampong Malayu (Kampong Glam) into a sanitary condition, for which purpose they are moving the Government for legislation to enable them to compel the managers of the estate of Sultan Ali to make provision for- opening up the site80 words
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Article79 1898-07-14 1 a settlement at Newchwang.— Hongkong Telegraph. RUSSIANS AT NEWCHWANG. The Russians are busily surveying Newchwang, and the Chinese, although unwilling to do so, are compelled to sell land to the Russians at ten taels per mon\ The Russians are building wharves at Newchwang where they will land railwaya settlement at Newchwang.— Hongkong Telegraph. - 79 words
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Article152 1898-07-14 1 A correspondent There are numbers of people who would be glac to leave the over-populated town proper, and betake themselves to the suburbs. Gaylang, for instance, would attract many, but for its lack of water. Last year the Municipal Engineer propounded views on the desirability of having a152 words
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Article267 1898-07-14 1 The Saladin arrived from Western Australia on the 12th instant, and went I alongside New Harbour Dock to dis- I charge cattle. Yesterday, she went, alongside the Tanjong Pagar wharf. The Kilburn with a cargo of sugar I from Iloilo for Europe arrived here on the 12th instant,267 words
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Article55 1898-07-14 1 Yesterday, the body of a man, supposed to that of. a Chinaman, was picked up at Telok Kurau, tied up in sacks, with a kerosine oil-can attached to the feet. There were no marks of violence upon the body, and the police relieve that is a55 words
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Article70 1898-07-14 1 Recently two Chinamen named Oban Swee and Chan Teh on the way ;o Bukit Jelotong near Seremban came across a half-grown tiger. Chan Teh jolted. The beast attacked Chan Swee; jut the latter, with a stick which he lad in his hands, landed a fatal70 words
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Article154 1898-07-14 1 In the hearing of the case of grievioufily causing hurt yesterday, against Sairinga Panai, a Kling, the Chief Justice strongly commented on the absence of one of the witnesses for the prosecution, Apothecary Bateman, who has been transferred to Penang, and whose evidence was very material. His Lordship154 words
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Article173 1898-07-14 1 GREAT SCARCITY OF CIGARETTES. SAD LACK OF SHERRY. The Libelle which has been running between Labuan, Iloilo, and Cebu, arrived at Singapore yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. D. Ro6s, who was on board the Libelle during these trips, reports that things seem quiet at Iloilo and Cebu, and173 words
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Article115 1898-07-14 1 PENANG OPINION. The I' many Gazelle says that f?ir Alexander Swettenham has made a most favourable impression during his visit to that Settlement. That journal further says If Sir Alexander Swettenham came to Penang for a holiday, he has done his very best to disappoint himself. Every115 words
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Article188 1898-07-14 1 THE OUTBREAK AT EDI. Details concerning the disturbances at Edi, in Acheen, have reached Penang. The Achinese are led by a fanatic who pretends to have lived as a hermit in the forests during the last twenty years. In honour of this long retirement from the world,188 words
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Article736 1898-07-14 2 (From ovr Correspondent.) Malacca, Wednesday. Yesterday, the 12th July, was a flank, dismal day, and seemed to augur very ill for the success of the show which took place to-day. A thin drizzle, with intermittent showers of of rain, kept on from 10 in the morning till736 words
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Article45 1898-07-14 2 On the 7th instant, a postal arrangement came into force at Penang, by which a fortnightly mail may be despatched by B. I. steamer via Negapatam from that port to Europe, alternately with that conveyed by P. <fc 0. steamer via Colombo.45 words
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Article2216 1898-07-14 2 F. T. liullakc - [All Uijhh ltofftrccd.\ (By F. T. liullakc, B. A.) VII. TOURING. It is the first duty of anyone contemplating a cycling tour to join the Cyclists' Touring Club, and avail himself of the complete organisation of the country by that association. Its roadbooks give infinitely2,216 words
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Article99 1898-07-14 2 FRENCH AND CHINESE. Advices from Tonquin state that the Chinese at Kwong-chau-wan, the port leased to France, having allowed the cook of the Duguay Trou t a to land to purchase provisions, the commander of the cruiser landed a small force of marines and blue-jackets, took twenty Chinese on99 words
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Article442 1898-07-14 2 TO THE EDITOR OF THE Sik,—Dr. Mugiiston, it i. moving the Committee ft f Seng Hospital to consider 1., j Tr 4l lity of another site f,„ h J on the ground of the unhJEv'Nl the present site. |t r \t supported in |,i s staternenf442 words
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Article169 1898-07-14 2 All RIVALS Per s. 8. Xe<ra from Teluk Anson u ports —Mrs. Leech and two children. Per s. s. Sappho from Klang via portsMossrs. Wm. Bihby, A. Koek. and Paulet. Per s. s. Han ho Soon from PontianaLMr. John Pinto. Pur s. s. Pmaiifj from Lai man- Mr169 words
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Article172 1898-07-14 2 t LAO t I jjj Vessel’s Namk. <fc Tons Captain From Haileo Consign 1 Rig. J’ly r. nv Ttd. 13 Necra Brit str 169 Coysli T. Anson July US. it£ 13 Sappho str. 329 Wahl Klanir July 12 >.S’shipWj 13 Libelle str. 86T> Grant Lahuan July Borneo 13 iCYmarthcnshire172 words
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Article52 1898-07-14 2 Date Vessel's Name Flag&Rig Captain Destination I July 13 Turbo Brit str. Moses Bangkok 13 Drurngarth str. Flower Shanghai 14 Isabella sir. Hudson Muar and Malwc 14 Chow Phya str. Jcllicoe Malacca and kuw» 14 Kian Yang str. Kunath Muar and 3laiact» 14 Clive v str. D ey Penang52 words
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