The Straits Budget, 23 March 1899
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section134 1899-03-23 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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333 1899-03-23 1 LEADING ARTICLES. Straits Insurance Co. Another Straits Insurance Scheme.* Migar-Bounties. The Muscat Incident. i jOCAL, Market Quotations. Shipping News. Passenger List. Police News. Suicide Case. Supreme Court Application. Suicide at Sea. Admitted to Practise. Foolhardy Driving. The Assizes. Troops for Home. On333 words
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Article478 1899-03-23 1 SINGAPORE, 23rd March, 1899. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to noon.) Gambier buyers f 6.37*. Copra Bali, 6.&5. do Pontianak, M 6.65. Pepper, Black buyers 25.25. do White, (6%) 43.37*. Sago Flour Sarawak M 3.80. do Brunei No. 1 3.40. Pearl Sago 4.60. Coffee, Bali, picked 26.00. Coffee Palemhang, picked....478 words
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Article251 1899-03-23 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. O. Parramatta. The mail for Europe of the 24th February by the M. M. E. Simons arrived on Sunday. The mail from Europe of the 3rd March, by the P. 0. Ballaarat is due on Saturday.251 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article97 1899-03-23 1 CECIL RHODES SUCCESSFUL. London 17 th March. Cecil Rhodes has brought to a successful conclusion his negotiations with the German Government to construct the Capq to Cairo Telegraph through German territory, instead of via the territory of the Congo Free State. Similar arrangements with the German Government as regards97 words
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Article21 1899-03-23 1 LORD HERSCHELL’S SUCCESSOR. Ixmdon 18 th March. Chief-Justice Russell replaces the late Lord Herschell on the Venezuela Arbitration Tribunal.21 words
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Article12 1899-03-23 1 The Pope is getting weaker. His medicaP attendants are watchful.12 words
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Article12 1899-03-23 1 The Reichstag has passed the Army Bill in its amended form.12 words
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Article45 1899-03-23 1 PARLIAMENTARY PROTEST. Jjondon 20 th MarchS On the Army Estimates coming before the House of Commons, Mr. Caldwell, M.P., for Mid-Lanarkshire, moved a reduction of the sum-total as protest against the formation of the Chinese regiment at Wei-hai-wei. The motion was rejected.45 words
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Article44 1899-03-23 1 CAUGHT UNPREPARED. M. Lockroy, the French Minister of Marine, stated in the Chamber of Deputies that, at the time of the Fashoda crisis, the French Navy and dockyards were utterly unprepared for war. Most of the projectiles in stock were without fuses.44 words
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Article39 1899-03-23 1 SPANISH RATIFICATION. The Queen-Regent of Spain has signed the Treaty of Peace with the United States without submitting it to the Cortes, owing to the unwillingness of successive Spanish Cabinets to accept the responsibility of ratification.39 words
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Article79 1899-03-23 1 EXPLOSIONS IN FRANCE. The Government shell-factory at Bourges has exploded. Three persons were killed and three were injured. The cause of the explosion remains unexplained. An explosion at the Government car-tridge-factory at Marseilles resulted in three persons being injured. FIRE IN NEW YORK. The Windsor Hotel, situated in the79 words
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Article14 1899-03-23 1 Mountain batteries are being sent from the United States to Manila.14 words
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Article44 1899-03-23 1 COUNTERVAILING DUTIES IN INDIA. London 21s/ March. The Supreme Legislative Council of India has passed the Bill introduced by Government to lay countervailing duties on bounty-fed sugar imported into that Empire. This measure is meeting with opposition in the House of Commons.44 words
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Article16 1899-03-23 1 THE BETTING. The betting in the University boatrace is six to four on Cambridge.16 words
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Article122 1899-03-23 1 THE STANDING OF CHUSAN. London t 22nd March. Mr. Brodrick, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in reply to 1 questions put to him in the House of Commons, said that he understood that the Italian demands for territorial acquisitions in China did not include the Chusan122 words
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Article16 1899-03-23 1 The Marquis Raggi succeeds the Cavaliere de Martino as Italian Minister at Pekin.16 words
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Article19 1899-03-23 1 Evidence is accumulating that the fire which consumed the Windsor Hotel at New York was started by thieves.19 words
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Article1353 1899-03-23 1 {Straits Times, 20 th March) To the Hon’ble T. C. Bogaardt, and to the Hon’ble G. S. Murray, the way of salvation is still open. But it may close soon—it may close on the 29th of this month. For on that day it is proposed to confirm{Straits Times, 20th March) - 1,353 words
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1025 1899-03-23 2 (Straits Times 21 st March.) Truly the directors of the Straits Insurance Company are as children playing at keeping shop. But a few days ago they had a meeting to authorise the issue of preference shares; to-day they send out a new circular proposing to liquidate,(Straits Times, 21 st March.) - 1,025 words
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Article595 1899-03-23 2 (Straits Times 21**f March.) To-day’s telegram that the Supreme legislative Council of India has passed a Bill putting countervailing duties on jjunty-fed sugar imported into that empire is a significant sign of the times. The agitation against the importation of bounty-fed sugar took vigorous form owing to the(Straits Times, 21**f March.) - 595 words
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Article2571 1899-03-23 2 (Straits T mes 22nd March.) We have not got far yet in an elucidation of the French relations with the Sultan of Oman or of M. Delcasse’s deviation from the Br tish statement thereof. Up to the departure of the Iasi mail it was declared in Paris(Straits T mes, 22nd March.) - 2,571 words
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Article326 1899-03-23 3 The Chief-J ustice leaves for Malacca this afternoon, in order to conduct the Assizes there. The American transport Sherman left Tanjong Pagar Wharf for Manila at 7.10 a.m. to-day. A sum of £5,000 has been specially raised to meet the expense of installing the electric light in326 words
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Article49 1899-03-23 3 Serious trouble is reported from Krian as having arisen over a small-pox case. The Malays of the district have assumed a defiant attitude. A party of 50 men of the Malay States Guides left Taiping for the scene of the disturbance, on the 13th instant. y49 words
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Article60 1899-03-23 3 Both in pay and food the American soldier is said to be the most expensive paid fighter in the world. The former is $l6 gold a month. The latter is exemplified at present in Manila by the presence of a refrigerator steamship with its two to three60 words
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Article60 1899-03-23 3 The loss on the American side at Manila, from the 4th of February to the 3rd March, was* stated to be 90 killed (which includes 8 officers) and about 300 wounded. On the side of the Filipinos 4,200 dead had been buried the numbers of the wounded60 words
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Article60 1899-03-23 3 It has been decided to undertake legislation giving authority to impose on bounty-fed sugar imported into India, in addition to the present import duty, a further duty equal to the nett amount of bounty paid on such sugar. A bill imposing countervailing duties on bounty-aided imports was introduced60 words
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Article128 1899-03-23 3 CAREFULLY PICKED RECRUITS. During the month of February (0. S.) upwards of 4,000 men will be conveyed from Odessa to Manchuria by cruisers belonging to the Volunteer Fleet. These men have been picked from the best of the rifle regiments quartered in that district, and go out128 words
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Article64 1899-03-23 3 On the motion of Mr. T. de M. Braddell, acting for the Attorney-General, Mr. W. A. N. Battenburgh of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at -Y#aw, was this morning admitted by Mr. Justice HyndmanJones to practice as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Straits 'Settlements.64 words
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Article68 1899-03-23 3 The Kut Sang came in from Hongkong this morning. Her Captain reports that just before six o’clock yesterday morning, a Chinese female passenger about 30 years of age, named Chun Luk, committed suicide by jumping over the vessel’s side. She had paid for her passage from Hongkong68 words
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Article66 1899-03-23 3 The trial of Wasudev Chapekar, Ranade, and Sathe at Bombay, for the murder of the brothers Dravid at Poona, resulted in Wasudev and Ranade being sentenced to death, and Sathe being sentenced to ten years’ penal servitude for abetment. Balkrisna, Chapekar, and Ranade were all found guilty66 words
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Article95 1899-03-23 3 The body of the late Mr. J. Foster, who committed suicide at the Hotel de 1’ Europe, was removed yesterday afternoon to the hospital. The funeral took place early this morning under the superintendence of Mr. J. C. Ravensway. Several gentlemen, including the Hons. A. Murray and F.95 words
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Article107 1899-03-23 3 A case of furious driving which is well worth the attention of the police is brought to our notice as having occurred in Selegie Road, the night before last. Two ladies had got into a ’rikisha, when a carriage containing Chinese babas came up from the rear, driven107 words
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Article115 1899-03-23 3 NEW RULES IN MADRAS. The question of wearing uniform by British military officers has been much debated and never really settled. The tendency in the highest army circles is now to require its more regular use. Sir George Wolseley, commanding in Madras, has introduced some rather stringent115 words
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Article212 1899-03-23 3 YE8TERDAY’8 PLAY. Thanks to a fine afternoon, the Polo Club was again At Home” at the RaceCourse yesterday. The games were fast and furious all through, and the play at times really very classy.” The players are gradually getting into form as well as the ponies, and the play212 words
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Article127 1899-03-23 3 The Russians in Manchuria are said to be acquiring land as they please and are already working mines. The railway, too, is obviously a military one; there are' 30,000 Russian troops at Port Arthur, 3,000 at Talienwan, 2,000 at Kinchou, and 20,000 at Haipien north of Kirin.127 words
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Article130 1899-03-23 3 Since the institution of the Victoria Cross forty-one years ago no fewer than 429 officers and men of the Army and Navy have had this decoration “for valour bestowed upon them. Half of the crosses awarded have been given in recognition of acts of distinguifibed-gal~ > lantry130 words
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Article142 1899-03-23 3 Acting on the recommendation of the military authorities, the Government intend taking steps to ensurea much higher standard of efficiency among Volunteers. The number of annual drills which those belonging to the auxiliary forces must attend in order to qualify for the capitation grant is to be increased.142 words
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Article133 1899-03-23 3 THE SENTENCE. Recently, two Chinamen and a Chinawoman were found guilty at the Penang Assizes, of blinding a Chinese coolie in the employ of one of the men of an eye. They had rubbed chillies and lime into the coolie’s eyes for some offence. The employer was133 words
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Article216 1899-03-23 3 Mr. Wolferstan had before him yesterday nineteen persons—Russians, Austrians, and Jews—charged with playing in a gaming-house in Waterloo Street. A Hungarian woman was charged with assisting in the management of the house. The house was raided on the 9th inst. by Supt. Cuscaden and Inspectors Dickson and Evans,216 words
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Article287 1899-03-23 4 London, 3rd to 6th March. The Tsungli-li Yamfin has replied to ItAlv’s demand that it is impossible to trrant a lease of Sanmun Bay. It is announced in Rome that the refusal of the Tsune-li Yamfin to lease Sanmun Bay is not regarded seriously by Italy, who287 words
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Article245 1899-03-23 4 Tan Su Cheat, the wily Chinaman, who cheated Mohamed Abu Bak ir ot goods which he obtained under the pretence that he was a botui ji-I e shopkeeper in Beach Itoad, and who displayed an array ot gunny bags stalled with sawdust in his shop, appears to245 words
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Article256 1899-03-23 4 CHARGE OF FORGERY DISMISSED. The Assizes closed yesterday afternoon, the last case disposed of being that of David Brisk, keeper of the Australian Hotel, who was charged with forgery and misappropriation of a registered letter. On behalf of the Crown Mr. Allan prosecuted, and Mr. Sisson defended. The256 words
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Article1353 1899-03-23 4 THE GERMAN ARMY. A Committee of the Reichstag hac been occupied with the consideration of the future strength of the German I army on a peace footing. The Reporter of the Committee stated that 302,006 men were annually found fit to serve. Two hundred and twenty thousand men1,353 words
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Article194 1899-03-23 4 A DISCREDITED RIVAL TO SINGAPORE. The prospects of Pulo Way are now overclouded. The Netherlands India Government despatched an expert there, the other day, to report on its capabilities as a rival to Singapore. Inquiry on the spot soon showed that Pulo Way, owing to its isolated position,194 words
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Article, Illustration1174 1899-03-23 4 CONDUCTED BY KING’S PAWN.” All chess correspondence should be addressed to King’s Pawn.” Solution of Problem No. 95 (Pulitzer J is B-Kt 6. Solved by Caissa., International Chess Tournament, [Ldndon, 1899.—During the past three I months, great progress has been made in the movement to organise an International Chess1,174 words
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Article231 1899-03-23 4 After nineteen years’ residence iu West Africa, —spent in trading with the cannibal tribes of the French Gaboon Mr. P. A. McCann has returned to England. He says that he got quite friendly with, the cannibals and thoroughly studied their habits and customs They quite believed that the231 words
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Article84 1899-03-23 4 The merchants and committee ol the Moscow Bourse recently resolved to petition the Government against the danger of any further development foreign commercial enterprise in Itussia. This dog-in-the-manger policy has characterized the Moscow merchant* for centuries, it is remarked and the Novoe Vremya very rightly points ou' that84 words
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Article248 1899-03-23 5 I Last evening, at five o’clock, an ■American hospital ship, bound eastward, t through the port. 1 if M S. Rattier has arrived at Labuan r i;i) Hongkong, and is expected to stay K/ the former port several days. I jl i- expected that the work of248 words
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Article49 1899-03-23 5 Thk trial of the five Burmese at the firitidi Consular Court, Bangkok, for r v and murder in the interior of Siam, hj Ini in acquittal —a striking reversal of tie* Siamese Magistrate’s sentence on men, when lie usurped jurisdiction, t* n years' penal servitude.49 words
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Article62 1899-03-23 5 Messrs. Swan and Maelaren’s plans t»r the New Teutonia Club, which is to bo erected on the site of the pre-s*-nt building, in Scott's Road, have be**n accepted, and that firm have hu.-n entrusted with the carrying out nf the work. We hope, on Monday, ro he62 words
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Article67 1899-03-23 5 The Rost-Ollice calls the attention t the public to the fact that Australia, New Zealand, Malta, Mauritius, ami Uritish North Borneo are not yet 1. hided in the |>ei;ny-postage scheme. iV-tage thereto still stands at 8 cents r half-ounce. W hen less is prepaid •W !e tiie deficiency is67 words
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Article134 1899-03-23 5 Won Heng has to pay $100 for enticing I Chinese immigrants from a licensed *‘}»<»t. and lines of $22 and $20 have been imposed on two Chinamen found in session of illicit morphia. For I biiiM* trespass, Mr. Wolferstan has sent I one Chinaman to gaol for134 words
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Article181 1899-03-23 5 ITS MANY DEFECTS. > v\irx Buy in Chekiang, which is so much before the public as the ■'in«.-ession demanded by Italy for a “ival station, lies mid-way between I Mngpo and Wenchow. From a com,|,,*r ial standpoint, we are told by the brig Shanghai paper, it is a181 words
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Article55 1899-03-23 5 The steamer Serendib (22 tons nett), which was recently completed here to the order of the Ceylon Government, arrived at Colombo twelve days out from this port. During the last four days the crew was constantly battling with a fire that broke out on board ana was55 words
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Article77 1899-03-23 5 The troops at Manila are to be reinforced by 2,500 men, who were to leave San Francisco about the end of last month. The President had a conference with Secretary Alger and Adjutant-Gen. Corbin, after receiving a cable dispatch from Gen. Otis, and an order to dite77 words
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Article205 1899-03-23 5 THE LADIES DYED. A writer in the Glolte mentions that M. Gayet, a Frenchman, has made interesting excavations on the site of ancient Antinoe in Egypt which was built by Hadrian 240 a.d., and flourished in Roman times. He has discovered a number of Egyptian temples, including an205 words
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Article209 1899-03-23 5 Malay Mail. It seems to be more or less certain th.it the whole regiment of the Malay States Guides will ultimately bestationed on the Petaling Hills, at Kuala Lumpur. Caterpillars are somewhat too numerous to be pleasant both at Lowlands and Wardieburn, two of the best coffee estatesMalay Mail. - 209 words
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Article222 1899-03-23 5 TO THE EDITOR OF 'THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —The Faithful of Malacca are in a parlous state. For three months have they been a flock without a shep-« herd. The sheep are beginning to wander. Who shall bring them back to the fold It is true that222 words
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Article134 1899-03-23 5 Mr. and Mrs. C. Sugden left for home by the M. M. Sydney yesterday afternoon. They had a right hearty “send off” from a large gathering of Singapore friends who met at the French mail wharf to wish them ton voyage and a pleasant holiday. Mr.134 words
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Article650 1899-03-23 5 FAR EAST COMBINATION. The Deli Courant, on the authority of German reports, gives particulars of the petroleum trade in the Far East. Public interest in the matter had been aroused by news that the MuaraEnim Petroleum Company, which has its field of operations in South Sumatra, had650 words
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Article824 1899-03-23 5 INQUEST TO-DAY. BUPPREBBED LETT KBS. The inquest on the late Mr. J. F. Foster, who committed suicide on Thursday afternoon last at the Hotel de I* Europe, was held this morning, before Mr. J. P. Joaquim, Deputy Coroner. Dr. Ellis, who was the first witness called, deuosed that824 words
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Article15 1899-03-23 5 The German authorities have arranged to organise a Chinese force for the defence of Kiao-chau.15 words
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Article269 1899-03-23 5 MORE 8KIRMI8HING. Files of the Comercio give particulars of events at Manila from the 8th to the 11th instant. Skirmishing between Americans and Filipinos went on during the 8th at Santolan near the water- works, and at San Pedro Macati, the furthest outpost north-east of the city. These269 words
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Article488 1899-03-23 5 LAST NIGHT’S SUCCESS. Bv the common consent of the very large company assembled at the Tanglin Club last night, the dance then and there given was the most successful of its kind for many months past in Singapore. The united auspices of St. Patrick and* the Ladies’488 words
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Article26 1899-03-23 5 The fire-risks involved, in the recent fires at Manila are stated at nearly SI90,000. Only one Hongkong Company, the China, was concerned, and that very slightly.26 words
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Article545 1899-03-23 6 From Acheen Proper come news of rapid progress made in opening-up the country with tramways and roads. A tramway with military branchlines now runs right across the province to the borders of Pedir. The rapidity of military movements thus secured enables many outposts to be given up. Fewer545 words
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Article251 1899-03-23 6 Information having been received that rinderpest exists amongst cattle in Selangor, it is ordered that all cattle imported into the Colony from Selangor shall undergo inspection and detention for fourteen days from the date of their arrival in the Colony. The leave of absence granted to Mr. C.251 words
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Article762 1899-03-23 6 THE PEACE CONFERENCE. As a result of the negotiations between the different Cabinets, several points have been eliminated from the original programme of the. Peace Conference, and only those which appear realizable mediation in disputes, the installation of a court of arbitration, the extension of humanitarian principles in762 words
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Article335 1899-03-23 6 THE LATEST CABE. The spy mania has again developed an acute phase in France. Early last month an exciting story was told relative to the arrest of a cashiered infantry lieutenant, on a charge of espionage. The circumstances' that led to his arrest were quite fortuitous. A335 words
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Article395 1899-03-23 6 M. Haas,, the French Consul at Chungking, has demanded the punishment of Yu Man-tze and his lieutenants Tang and Chiang, before he (M. Haas) will begin to discuss the question of indemnity for property and lives suffered by people under French protection in Szechuan, caused through395 words
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Article1288 1899-03-23 6 I am dad, Mr. Editor, that you have been able to gi v your valuable support to the Memorial Committee in their acceptance of the Fort Canning site for the Jubilee Town Half. Many of us may think that the nature of the memorial demanded a still1,288 words
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Article46 1899-03-23 6 While Lord Charles Beresford was driving to the railway station in Chicago, the horses slipped and the carriage toppled over, but the occupant was uninjured, because the doors swung suddenly open. This, says Lord Charles, illustrates the beauty of the open-door policy46 words
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Article73 1899-03-23 6 The National Bank of China held its annual general meeting at Hongkong on the 11th instant. Mr. Chan Kit San, who took the chair, said that all the profits had gone into the reserve fund which now stands at over 5174,0W* about 7£% on the capital.73 words
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Article155 1899-03-23 6 At Seremban, the Sanitary Board has under consideration a suggestion that a notice-board should be erected there near the market-place, on which planters might advertise for the labourers of which they were in need. Each planter desirous of using the noticeboard would rent a portion of the155 words
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Article983 1899-03-23 7 The next Tanglin Club At Home \< fixed for April 7th. IT M. S. Algerine was to leave Bangkok for Hongkong yesterday. !l. M. S. Brisk the Archer's relief .rrivrd at Hongkong on the 12th inst. 4 A syndicate is being formed for noting plant for the983 words
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Article88 1899-03-23 7 On Saturday last, two very successful performances' were given, the tent at Tank Road on each occasion being hardly sufficient to hold the audience. We notice that Miss Rosie Faust, the lady contortionist, late of Warren’s Circus, has been added to the strength of the company. On88 words
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Article169 1899-03-23 7 THE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. The 1899 Championship of the Club was on Saturday easily won by Mr. Stiven, Gunn being beaten by 5 up and 3 to play. Mr. Stiven is to be congratulated on his win and especially on his excellent game on Saturday. The final of169 words
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Article169 1899-03-23 7 Appended will be found the prices current this morning at Clyde Terrace Market for the more important articles of consumption. Unless otherwise specified, the price quoted is that per catty :—French beans 10 cents, beef 20 cents, beef-steak 22 cents, China cabbage 6 cents, carrots 11169 words
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Article921 1899-03-23 7 MEETING IN LONDON. Mr. W. Adamson, C.M.G., presided, on Feb. 21st, over a meeting of the Straits Settlements Association held at the offices of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., Whittington. Avenue, London. Among those also present were Sir Andrew Clarke, G.C.M.G., Messrs. W. G. Gulland, J. Fraser,921 words
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Article189 1899-03-23 7 Inspector Paglar, of the R. S. P. C. A., secured two convictions against Chinese bullock-drivers one was fined $2O and the other $lO, with the alternative of one month’s and fourteen days’ imprisonment respectively. A Macao woman convicted of obtaining a girl for illicit purposes has been sentenced189 words
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Article510 1899-03-23 7 FRENCH INTERFERENCE. CHINA FEARS FURTHER CLAIMS. °ne or two of the Japanese papers, notably the Osaka Asahi are conspicuously well served now-a-days by correspondents in Pekin. Translations of recent telegrams, upon the subject of Italy’s demands for a concession in Chekiang Province, contain some few particulars of510 words
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Article925 1899-03-23 7 CONFLICTING STATEMENTS. CESSION CLASHES WITH TREATY RIGHTS. (Latest by Wire.) Frou despatches published in the Indian papers, we obtain further information upon the recent difficulty between the Sultan of Oman and the British authorities. The chief interest, however, lies in the .fuller statements of the declarations in Parliament925 words
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Article220 1899-03-23 8 It is with much regret we have to announce the death, which took place at the General Hospital on Saturday afternoon, of Mr. H. H. Turner, an operator in the Singapore Office of the E. E. A. Telegraph Company. The unfortunate young fellow, who was220 words
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Article88 1899-03-23 8 A Teochew collector was robbed yesterday while riding along Thomson Road in a ’rikisha. One man seized him from behind by the towchang while three others relieved him of $130 in notes and $230 in silver which he had placed under the seat of the ’rikisha. It appears88 words
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Article93 1899-03-23 8 Mr. Henniker Heaton declares that he intends to agitate for the reduction of the cost of telegraphing between the United Kingdom and the East and Australia. “The East,” of course, includes the Straits and Hongkong, and the scheme represents all those parts of the British Empire which are93 words
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Article91 1899-03-23 8 The total reported cases of small-pox forthe four weeks endingon the 9th inst., at Rangoon were 700, with 180 deaths. The disease appears to be subsiding, but it is impossible to state definitely. All incoming and outgoing steamers are carefully inspected, and vaccination is being largely resorted to. Twenty91 words
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Article71 1899-03-23 8 A Malay died on Friday last at Kampong Buddoh from smaU-pox. A tying living at the 5th milestone Changie Road has been discovered suffering from the disease. Two Chinese, a man and a woman, are down with it in a lane off Orchard Road; and a native constable who71 words
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Article1144 1899-03-23 8 THE FINANCES OF THE COMPANY. THE NEED FOR LIQUIDATION. At an extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Insurance Co., Ltd. held on Wednesday, 15th instant, by a majority of 10 (of whom 8 were directors and employes of the Company) to 8, a resolution was carried for1,144 words
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Article1251 1899-03-23 8 London, 6th March. The whole Court of Cassation has assembled for the purpose of hearing the Dreyfus case, and has appointed M. Beaupre as reporter. The public hearing is not likely to be taken before the 10th April. 7th March. The Russian and French Ministers have announced1,251 words
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Article89 1899-03-23 8 Formal protest has been entered by the Russian Consul at Shanghai, against any extension of the English, American; and German Concessions until French and Russian demands are met. The Ministers of these two Powers in Pekin have also notified their objection to extension of the general Settlement89 words
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Article477 1899-03-23 8 The annual flower-show is advert to be held on the 11th April next H. M. S. Immortnlitt left the port 9.10 a.m. to-day westward for n Ur practice. An arrest has been made in nection with the robbery froni collector in Thomson Road on Sunday H.M.S. Avrora477 words
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Article46 1899-03-23 8 Barnstaple intends to prepay d hearty welcome for Capt. Sir Edwar Chichester and his wife when t ey arrive at Youlston their country The Chichesters are well known in West Country, and Sir Edward i» popular there as he is on the talib'.46 words
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Article56 1899-03-23 8 Strong native rumours readied Pes wur, about Feb. 24th, that the Am Abdul Rahman was dead. The ia e ment had not received official inte* gence on the subject, but it was regain as probable that, if the news be true, would have come more speedily i fl56 words
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Article51 1899-03-23 8 M. de Lanessan, formerly (»<>verii‘< General of French Indo-China* strongly urging his Government to sen special officers to report upon t i Methods of British administration Lidia. He is of opinion that it 0 methods were copied, French co ol in. the East might be made vtJfJ51 words
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Article57 1899-03-23 9 Mu. Hay, Secretary of State, sent a lette r to the American Congress sugthe appropriateness of the .-nit*] States participating in the ;laf>eow Exhibition of 1901. Lord directed the British Ambassa1(,r to bring the subject before the (States Government, and to r »*5? the hope that57 words
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Article116 1899-03-23 9 mk mobilization of the Garrison t ,)k place at 4.30 a.in. to-day and the I fortress has been declared in a state I ,)i war until Saturday midnight next. \il the forts have been manned. With t!ie exception of the troops detailed for the forts and the Alexandra116 words
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Article117 1899-03-23 9 -ki.anoor cricketers are expostulated *;:h, and at the same time satirised, bv the Malay Mail for their want of earnestness in the game. Any excuse, or none, is good enough for neglect of 3 cricket engagement; and if the Captain orders do not exactly please some (J those117 words
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Article152 1899-03-23 9 Some time in December last, a Relantan Malay residing in Muar shot another in the head, having it is said mistaken the man for a wild pig in the ?ras<, and on discovering his mistake cleared out of Muar escaping to Selangor and other places. But no matter152 words
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Article337 1899-03-23 9 CHINESE RAILWAY MANAGEMENT. THE srPPLAKTER OF HU. I>oth on political and on commercial .'rounds British prestige will he seriously ailVrted if the chief instrument in the fall of Hu Yu Fen is allowed to triumph, says the Times Correspondent at Pekin. From the commercial point of view337 words
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Article282 1899-03-23 9 CLAIM FOR 5200,000. THE BARK WANTS SATISFACTION. Two Filipinos, suing as attorneys of Aguinaldo, have brought action against the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank for the recovery of a sum of 5200,000, w ith interest thereon since January 3rd, 1898, at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum.282 words
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Article496 1899-03-23 9 MR. NEWLAND AND MISS NEWMAN. At St. Andrew's Cathedral, yesterday afternoon, Mr. H. O. Newland, of the Straits Police, formerly of Singapore but now stationed in Province Wellesley, was married to Miss Josephine Newman, sister of Mrs. A. Cumming. Despite the heavy downpour of rain prior496 words
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Article312 1899-03-23 9 RE-INSURANCE 93 PER CENT. The story of the Hamburg-America liner Bulgaria's experiences in midAtlantic, between February 5th and 24th, is one of the most thrilling even among the many astounding sea-narratives of recent years. On the earlier date she took a list of 49 deg. to port312 words
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Article463 1899-03-23 9 SOME AMERICAN VIEWS. THE CHINESE POSITION. The news of more fighting in Manila, runs a New York despatch of February 23rd, incendiary fires, and other troubles have a marked effect in strengthening the party who would keep the Philippines. 44 Americans who would abandon the islands to their463 words
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Article363 1899-03-23 9 TRUSTEED ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the Trustees of the Raffles Institution for last year has just been published. Thirteen meetings were held; Messrs. Gentle and Buckley replaced Messrs. Egerton and Lovell on the Board; Mr. T.C. Matthews succeeded Mr. Dickson as junior assistant master; and Mr.363 words
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Article269 1899-03-23 9 SPAINS UNPRECEDENTED DISGRACE. CRIMINALS AND THEIR WORK. The Carlist minority has decided to abstain from sitting in the Spanish Cortes, in obedience to orders from Don Carlos to the Carlist representatives. The Pretender is stillensconced comfortably in his hotel at Venice, whence he writes Imbued with those269 words
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Article133 1899-03-23 9 CALCUTT/k’8 EXPORTS. Statistics of the Indian tea trade lately published show a great revival of trade since December. The exports from Calcutta exceed last season’s by over 4,000,0001b. There is an increase of 75 per cent, to America, 101 per cent, to Bombay, and 60 per cent, to133 words
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Article645 1899-03-23 9 ANOTHER NEW SCHEME! 10,000 FOR FLOTATION EXPENSES The following circular was issued this (Tuesday) morning to the bewildered shareholders of the Straits Insurance Company (Ltd.): The Chairman of the Local Committee in London, Mr. E. H. For wood, has offered to endeavour to organise a new' Insurance645 words
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Article134 1899-03-23 9 IMPROVEMENTS AT 8EREMBAN. The Malay Mail states that the improvements in Seremban town since Mr. Birch became Resident have been most marked. Mud and attap houses have been pulled down and replaced by substantial brick buildings. A commodious brick building has been erected near the English school at134 words
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Article1325 1899-03-23 10 THE GERMAN ARMY. The total reductions which the Budget Committee of the Reichstag has made in the demands of the Government amount to about 8,500 men. The total increase which the Government demanded was 26,476 men. General jn Gossler stated at the close of the sitting that1,325 words
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Article166 1899-03-23 10 A Chinese lover has been fined $25, with the option of 14 days, for assaulting another Celestial, who he alleged had interfered with his sweetheart. Fifteen Chinese gamblers, arrested last night in a police raid on No. 136 Victoria Street, were this morning mulcted of $3 each; another166 words
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Article75 1899-03-23 10 One of the police-court magistrates in New York recently created a sensation by ordering the Bibles used in swearing witnesses to be removed. He denounced *the custom of kissing the book as dangerous to health and as the result of his protest all the New York courts75 words
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Article369 1899-03-23 10 ABOUT THE PLANS. The plans of the new Teutonia Clubhouse, prepared by Messrs. Swan and Maclaren, show a building which should prove an ornament to the site in Scott’s Road and be as commodious as the requirements of the Club necessitate for many years to. come. Roughly369 words
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Article761 1899-03-23 10 The case of the Hongkong and Shanghai Tanking Corporation r. Mana Navena Mootoorama Chetty and another came before Mr. Justice Hyndinan-Jones in the Supreme Court this morning. In the statement of claim it was set forth that, under an agreement, Seena Moona Navena, Seena Moona Seena, Pana761 words
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Article192 1899-03-23 10 In reference to the paragraph published underthis heading yesterday, Mrs. Alfred Arnold, whose husband’s reported death at Manila is in question, called at this office this morning. She returned here recently from Hongkong, where Mr. Arnold had left her on proceeding in search of employment to192 words
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Article166 1899-03-23 10 CONVICTION AT BANGKOK. The importation of spurious liquor has made great head in Bangkok. The stuff bears counterfeit labels and is largely sold cheap in the interior districts. The Bangkok Times says that the larger retail firms cannot afford to deal in it, but quite reputable firms do166 words
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Article100 1899-03-23 10 THE KOWSHING VICTIMS. Negotiations are still proceeding between the British and Chinese Governments on the demand for compensation by the former from the latter, for the loss of British lives in the sinking of the Kourshing at the outbreak of the China-Japan war. The Chinese Government repudiate liability for the100 words
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Article417 1899-03-23 10 Rubbek trees grow splendidly Madras, but yield no rubber 4 In four cases fines were inflicted today for failure to report small-pox A white tiger, probably a uni.iue specimen, has been killed i n UrmT Assam. A Chinaman is remanded on a char® of stealing money and417 words
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Article65 1899-03-23 10 A Police-station is to be erected at Tanjong Katong because of the continued thefts in that quarter. The latest offence is the stealing of •'565 worth of goods from the quarters of Mr Graham’s syce. Othet thefts reported are of jewellery valued at $470 troin a Siamese woman on65 words
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Article92 1899-03-23 10 The offer by Messrs. P. Orr ami Sens to light a street at Colombo with oil-p* has come to nothing from their refusing the terms proposed by the Municipal Council of that town. These terms were the installation to be at the firm s own cost the92 words
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Article79 1899-03-23 10 From Geraldton, in West Australia, news comes that certain Malays, engaged in the guano trade at the Abrolhos Islands there, were deported recently by their employers to Singapore for giving trouble. On reaching Singapore, the men made complaints as to their ill-treatment at the Abrolhos, and respecting79 words
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Article107 1899-03-23 11 As American exchange publishes the following as an extract from a letter by Chaplain William McKinnon, of the p ir? t California Regiment, now at Manila: —“The natives are far from vinu f the docile creatures the people h home believe them to be. My preirtices in107 words
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Article104 1899-03-23 11 Two officers, 20o non-commissioned officers and men, 15 women, .*11 children, and 38 invalids embarked on the P. <). Manila yesterday, and the steamer left this morning for home. Among the troops were 10 2 men from the Royal Lancaster Regiment, and .‘10 of the West Yorkshire104 words
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Article196 1899-03-23 11 The District Officer of Tanjong Malim (Mr. T. \V. Rowley) lately visited Sungei >alak. The Messrs. Tait were found to making good progress in the development of their lode mine there. The length of the drives on the line of the lode is 561 feet, from196 words
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Article197 1899-03-23 11 FOR SIAMESE MALAYA. Tin; Cambridge University Scientific Expedition which has so recently Parted hence, as already reported, to w >rk along the east coast of the Malay lVninsula, will first proceed to Bangkok a I thence will visit Kaw Lak and i’.iugtaphan, and then make investigate >ns197 words
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Article191 1899-03-23 11 The following is the report for pretation to the second ordinary general ••♦•‘Ting of the Punjom Mining Co. to be 1 at Hongkong, on the 15th instant, ■h* statement of accounts from the date tiie incorporation of the company to :!l t* 41 st December, 1898,191 words
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Article65 1899-03-23 11 Acting on information received, a detective last night tracked a party consisting of a Chinaman and seven coolies from Boat Quay to a house in Kling Street with a cart full of stolen betel-nut, taken from a boat similarly laden. The coolies escaped, but the Chinaman and a65 words
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Article77 1899-03-23 11 The Committee of the Singapore Cricket Club have caused to be posted in the Club a copy of the proposed new rules which are to be considered at a general meeting of members to be called probably some time in June. The Committee have expressed a77 words
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Article109 1899-03-23 11 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Dear Sir, —Would you kindly state in your paper that there is to be a bicycle procession on the 27th inst. (full moon) —to meet on the Old Gaol site and start off at gun fire (9 p. m). The109 words
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Article109 1899-03-23 11 The Bishop of Singapore, Dr. Hose, solemnized the rite of confirmation in St. Andrew’s Cathedral yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large congregation. The other ministers present were Aichdeacon Perhani, the Rev. A. G. M. Wetherall (Military Chaplain), the Rev. W. H. Gomes, and the Rev. D.109 words
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Article151 1899-03-23 11 In the Perak Immigration Report for 1898 mention is made of a group of sugar estates on the Kurau river, owned by old Chinese residents of Penang, substituting Tamil for Chinese labour partly because of a check in the importation of immigrants from China, but more because the151 words
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Article240 1899-03-23 11 TREATMENT OF THE LAOTIANS. The Siamese Government have repeatedly denied the statements that the unfortunate Laotians, though desirous of crossing to the left (or French) bank of the Mekong, were not allowed to do so, but were still being treated on the Siamese side of the river240 words
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Article123 1899-03-23 11 The mobilization operations are being continued to-day by the Royal Lancaster Regiment, and by the2nd/41st Co., R.E., encamped just beyond Chermin Bay, New Harbour, and by the artillery and outposts at Pulo Brani, Blakan Mati, and New Harbour Dock. The Lancasters remain under canvas till Saturday morning. Three123 words
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Article325 1899-03-23 11 A DECLINING COMMUNITY. It was in 1789 that a mutiny broke out on board the Bounty then employed by the British Government in conveying young bread-fruit trees from Tahiti to the West Indies. The leader of the mutiny, Fletcher Christian, eight other Englishmen, six Polynesian men, and325 words
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Article295 1899-03-23 11 London 2 6th Feb. Street fighting between the Dreyfusard and anti-Dreyfusard factions is of daily occurrence in Paris. M. Paul Deroulede, who was arrested on the day of M. Faure’s funeral for resisting the authorities, has admitted to the police that he intended to excite an295 words
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Article112 1899-03-23 11 FRASER NEAVE (LTD). The annual general meeting of Fraser and Xeave, Limited,* was held at noon to*day, at the offices in Robinson Road, The Directors 1 report recommended a dividend of 10 per cent and the placing of *lO,OOO to reserve. Resolutions embodying these proposals were unanimously carried. Messrs F.112 words
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Article152 1899-03-23 11 Some interesting figures are given in the Civil Service Supplementary Estimates which this year have raised the sum to be voted on that account by .£624,900. To give an idea of what a war-scare costs, it is worth noting that an extra .£2,900 are asked152 words
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Article485 1899-03-23 11 WASHINGTON AND BERLIN. DISAVOWAL OF AGENTS SUGGESTED. It is stated in Berlin that the German Government has expressed to that of the United States its desire that Chief-Justice Chambers should be superseded. When the mail left, Washington still expected the Samoan difficulties to be adjusted by diplomacy.485 words
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Article295 1899-03-23 11 IS THERE MISREPRESENTATION Dreyfus lias been several times interrogated in bis prison on the lie da Diable. To the magistrate from Cayenne, who was' instructed by the Court of Cassation to examine the prisoner, Dreyfus is now* said to have made some rather remarkable statements. He persists in295 words
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Article319 1899-03-23 11 READY AT OMDURMAN. SATISFACTION PREVAILS. Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter, Governor of Omdurman, was interviewed on the eve of his departure for the Soudan having been recalled in consequence of the renewed activity of the Khalifa. Gen. Hunter said 44 The renewed activity of the Khalifa is a319 words
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Article190 1899-03-23 11 REGIMENTAL EXCHANGES. Mr. George Wyndham, Under-Secre-tary of War, has informed Parliament that not only ha* the Government of New South Wales agreed to an interchange of troops, but that similar exchanges with all the self-governing Colonies are also unaer discussion. It is to be hoped that all obstacles190 words
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Article763 1899-03-23 12 FELIX FAURE’S FUNERAL. ARKE8T OF DEPUTIE8. The funeral of the late President Faure took place in Paris on February 23rd, and was one of the most impressive spectacles of the kind, one correspondent declares, that the capital has witnessed for many years. The procession left the Elysee763 words
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Article1213 1899-03-23 12 FIGHTING NEAR MANILA. I DETAILS OF THE OPERATIONS. The Manila Times gives particulars of the advance of General Wheaton’s brigade to the northwards of that city on the 13th instant, concerning which we had a special telegram on the following day. In the morning, the troops moved from1,213 words
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Article197 1899-03-23 12 JAPAN’S NEWEST WARSHIP. HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TRIALS. The Asama-kan completed all her trials most satisfactorily and was to leave for Japan within a week of the last mail. The steaming trials were extremely successful; the weather was bad, with a considerable sea on, but a speed of 20.5 knots197 words
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Article228 1899-03-23 12 The China Fire Insurance Company met on the 13th instant with Mr. N. A. Siebs in the Chair. The Chairman noted that the profit made in 1897 resulted in the board beingable to recommend a dividend of $6 per share, absorbing $120,000, the payment of $4,379 to contributors228 words
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Article429 1899-03-23 12 Paris 14 th March. M. Delcass6 has stated in the Chamber of Deputies that Great Britain had hastened to apologise to France for the action of British agents at Muscat. She fully recognizes the right of France to a coaling-station in Muscat. A number of dynamite cartridges have429 words
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Article558 1899-03-23 12 BOILERS ADRIFT. IN THE MIDST OF GALES. We told yesterday the story of the Bulgaria helpless for days in the midst of fearful gales. The Cunarder Pavonia was during a great part of the time in almost as bad a plight in the same region of the558 words
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Article67 1899-03-23 12 Owing to the Ist green having been given up to the polo-players, the* Links will, until further notice, be plaved as follows: Ist Hole the present Btii. 2 “d *nd. i* t» 3rd. 4th New hole on furt her end of lawn sth Hole the present 4th.67 words
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Article32 1899-03-23 12 THURSDAYS PLAY. Championship :—Mrs. Lovell beat Mrs Stores, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3. Championship l*airs:~ Mrs. Stokes and Mr. Keid beat Mrs. Kerr and Mr. VVrickt 6-2, 6-2. 632 words
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Article391 1899-03-23 12 PRESENTATION OF THE PRIZES. After many disappointments on account of the weather, the final games of the Ladies’ Lawn-Tennis Club spring* Tournament were played off on Tuesday. The conditions were pleasant alike for players and spectators, and the latter turned up in force although the S.391 words
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Article537 1899-03-23 12 THURSDAY’S PLAY. A. SINGLES. Pearce beat Hose, (6-4, 2*6, 8-6); beat MacDougall, (6-0, 6-1). The Wright r. Godwin and 8. Held v. W* ten burgh have been postponed. B. SINGLES. Dies beat Phillips, (6-3, 64)): Scoular beat Skinner, (6-2, 6-1 f; Gunn beat Hollo**}. (6-2,537 words
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Article503 1899-03-23 13 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Kutsang from Hongkong—Mrs. Arnold. Per*s. s. Farjalla from Muar—Messrs. Baile, and Halliday. Per s. s. De Carpentier from Batavia Messrs. Kammenga, and Shenton. Per M. M, s. s. Sydney from Shanghai— Mr. E. H. Ondaille, Mrs. A. Calulo, and Mrs. A, Creseine. From Hongkong—503 words
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Article136 1899-03-23 13 Under t his heading the following abbreviations are used —str.—steamer sh.— ship; bq.—barque; sch.—schooner; Yet. —Yacht; Cru.—Cruiser; Gbfc.—Gunboat; Brit.—British; U. S. United States; Fr. French Ger. —German Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Jobore; <fcc., G.c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. P. W. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar136 words
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Article1147 1899-03-23 13 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Ban Whatt Soon Brit. str. 199 tons, Capt Rowse, 21st Mar. From Pontianak, 19th Mar. G.c., and 29 d.p. Ban Seng and Co. For Pontianak, 23rd—Rds. Centaur Brit. str. 1,223 tons. Captain Bannatyne, 22nd Mar. From Bangkok, 18th Mar. G.c., and 151,147 words
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Article307 1899-03-23 13 Name, port probable date of arrival and name of agent Steamers. Afridi, Barry, Mar 28 P. Simons. Ancona, Bombay, Mar 80 P. A O. Andalusia, Hamburg, Mar 20 B. Meyer. Anchises, Liverpool, Apl 1 Mansfield. Ballaarat, Colombo, Mar 25 P. <fe O. Bawean, Bawean, Mar 22; Daendels. Bayern,307 words
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Article1015 1899-03-23 13 FLA* I I h Vessel's Name. 1 Toes Captaie Fbom Hailed t- Coesigeees. 2 Bio. 1 Mar 16 GiangSeng Brit sir. 722 Follett Bamarang Mar 13 T. K. Tian Co. Ltd. 16 Ruby str. 149 Bruce Palembang Mar 16 Wes Bin and Co. 16 Paknam Dut str. 470 Craig1,015 words
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Article568 1899-03-23 13 Date. Vessel’s Name Flag&Rig Captain Destination Mar 17 Hebe Brit str. Inkster Penang and Deli 17 Neera str. Coysh Kelantan via ports 17 Sultan str. Chopard Muar 17 Glenesk str. Darke London and Amsterdam 17 Manila P&Ostr. Haddock London •17 Babelsberg Ger str. Pfaf! Hongkong and Japan 17 Breid568 words
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Advertisement851 1899-03-23 14 THEN IT WENT ON ALL RIGHT. The writer of the letter which I am going to copy for you in a moment has a complaint to make. Rather, perhaps, a complaint to place on record, as the reason for it is passed away for the present and she hopes—and we851 words
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Advertisement454 1899-03-23 14 digestion of plenty of food possible, the heart went on alt riglit, like a newly-wound clock. e*- e*- Q- P p p MUNICIPAL NOTICE. SINGAPORE MADE POUDRETTE. rpHE Municipal Commissioners invite JL effers for this valuable manure, now being manufactured at their works at Tanjong Pagar Reclamation. The attention of454 words
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Advertisement516 1899-03-23 14 COMMON SENSE-NUTSHELL A new medical work on the cause* and moat scientific axul effectual mean* of seif-ciue ever discovered for nervous and functional debility, waste of vitality. depression of spirit*, Ac.,with practical observation* on marriage and full direction* for removing certain disqualifications that destroy the happiness of wedded life. It516 words
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Advertisement490 1899-03-23 14 OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL Sold \Vho-€sa l e by the Proprietors, Worcester; fro559 Blackwell, Ltd.. Londrr and Export Oiluen generally. i?X£TAIL EVERYWHERE. only Medicine -of the kind a warded a Certificate at the490 words
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