The Straits Budget, 30 March 1899
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section134 1899-03-30 1 The Straits Budget Established, 1831.] tfOL. LII. BEING THE 'WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Address Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. -SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 30. 1899. Straits Times, 15 Cents. The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore134 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 30TH MARCH. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article17 1899-03-30 1 on lh»Ui March, at Newlyn,” Bangkok, wife of P. M. Cardoza, R.R.D., of a Ba lighter.17 words
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Article163 1899-03-30 1 I'm l-Birhy.—On the 16th of March, at Link by the Rev. F. Haines, of St. Mary’s m. Lumpur, Charles Henry, engineer to the Kdiang Corporation, youngest son of Ip ill! am Paul. of Brooklyn, New York, to v <arali (Nee Dolly) eldest daughter of I ill]am Bibby, Raub, Pahang,163 words
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Article330 1899-03-30 1 Lvmng Articles. A Soudan Convention. Kj—ia in Asia. Penang Telephones. Borneo Stock. Russia and Britain. I Shipping Bounties. The Transvaal. Countervailing Duties. WCAL. Market Quotations. Shipping News. Passenger List. Police News, baring Robbery. Electric Lighting for Singapore. Lati J Sale. The Mobilisation. A House-Warming Party. Runaways. Veterinary330 words
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Article465 1899-03-30 1 Singapore, 30th March, 1899. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to noon.) Gambier 6.60. Copra Bali, 6.70. do Pontianak, 6.55. Pepper, Black, 25.50. do White, (6%) 43.37#. Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.80. do Brunei No. 1 3.40. Pearl Sago 4.66. Coffee, Bali, picked 24.00. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 25.60. Coffee, Liberian, No. 1465 words
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Article340 1899-03-30 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. Caledonien. The mail from Europe of the 3rd March by the P. O. Ballaarat arrived on Saturday. The German mail from Europe by the Prim Heinrich arrived yesterday. The mail from Europe of the 10th340 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article103 1899-03-30 1 ANGLO-FRENCH AGREEMENT. London 23rd March. An Agreement between Britain anc France has been signed. It forms a supplement to the recently concluded Niger Convention between the two Powers. PARTITION OF THE LAND. Under the Agreement, Britain retains the Bahr-el-Ghazal territory and the province of Darfur. France secures Wadai,103 words
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Article25 1899-03-30 1 UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION. London, 24th March. Public opinion in both Britain and France appears to be satisfied with the recently concluded Nile agreement.25 words
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Article26 1899-03-30 1 THE SIRDARS ACTION. The Sirdar takes the whole responsibility for the scattering of the Mahdi’s remains. Lord Cromer fully suppports Lord Kitchener’s action.26 words
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Article33 1899-03-30 1 AGREEMENT IN SIGHT. London 25th March. Negotiations between Russia and Britain regarding mutual differences in China have assumed practical shape, and an early conclusion of the parleying is hoped for.33 words
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Article27 1899-03-30 1 TERRIBLE RAVAGES. Terrible accounts have been received of famine, accompanied by typhus fever, raging in Samara and other of the Volga provinces in Russia.27 words
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Article37 1899-03-30 1 A MODUS VIVENDI. Mr. Brodrick, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has stated in the House of Commons that the United States Government has proposed a modus vivendi as regards the Alaska boundary question.37 words
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Article45 1899-03-30 1 (4 miles, 856 yards), which was nm yesterday:— Mr. M. H. Dyas's Manifesto 12st. 71b.. 1 M;»joi*J. A. Onr-Ewing’s Ford oLFyne list 2 Mr. G. Marsh’s EUiman r*L- THE GRAND NATIONAL. The following is the result of the race for the Grand National Steeplechase45 words
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Article12 1899-03-30 1 The British North Borneo Company are issuing 350,000 shares.12 words
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Article14 1899-03-30 1 The betting on the University boatrace is 11 to 4 on Cambridge.14 words
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Article80 1899-03-30 1 BRITAIN AND RUSSIA AGREE. London 26th March. The Daily Graphic says that Russia has finally settled the Newchwang Railway difficulty wholly to the satisfaction of Britain. The Czar has expressly intimated, in this matter, his desire to give tangible proof of his peaceful disposition on the eve80 words
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Article75 1899-03-30 1 CAMBRIDGE WINS. Cambridge won the University Boatrace by four lengths. [Saturday’s contest was the 66th occasion on which the two Universities have met on the Thames. Cambridge have experienced bad luck during the past few years since they were beaten on nine consecutive occasions. This year’s win75 words
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Article32 1899-03-30 1 COLONEL MATHIAS HONOURED. London 27 th March. A sword of honour has been presented to Colonel Mathias, of the Gordon Highlanders, at the annua) dinner of the Pembrokeshire Club.32 words
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Article21 1899-03-30 1 The London Government Bill has )a8sed the second reading in the House of Commons by 145 to 118 votes.21 words
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Article75 1899-03-30 1 THEY PETITION THE QUEEN. London 28 th March. A petition to the Queen, signed by ;wenty~one thousand Uitlanders in the Transvaal, has been transmitted to Sir Alfred Milner, the High Commissioner of >South Africa. THEIR HARD LOT. The petitioners declare that their position in the Transvaal has become75 words
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Article33 1899-03-30 1 THE KHARTOUM EXTENSION The Nile railway has already been laid for a distance of fifty miles sooth of Atbara. The extension to Khartoum is expected to be completed in November next.33 words
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Article54 1899-03-30 2 NO TREATIES IN THE WAY London 29 th March. Mr. Brodrick, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has stated in the House of Commons that, before the imposition of countervailing sugar duties in India was decided upon, all circumstances connected with foreign treaties bearing upon the matter54 words
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Article16 1899-03-30 2 The Pope now feels decidedly stronger, He has resumed the celebration of Mass16 words
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Obituary19 1899-03-30 1 DEATH. [Holland.— On the 18th March, at Singafcre, Philip Henry, the infant son of Iyimv'I and Bertha Mary Holland.19 words
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Article624 1899-03-30 2 (Straits Times 23 rd March.) The news received to-day of an agreement signed between Great Britain and France is both important and satisfactory. The Soudan Convention concluded by these two Powers is complementary, rather than supplementary, to the conclusions ratified after the Niger Commission. An enormous region(Straits Times, 23rd March.) - 624 words
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Article1098 1899-03-30 2 (Straits Times 24th March.) The telegrams on Wednesday noticed a statement by Mr. Brodrick, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign A flairs, from his place in the House of Commons, anent the relations of Great Britain and Russia in China. His Government is not without hope that(Straits Times, 24th March.) - 1,098 words
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Article716 1899-03-30 2 (Strait* Times 24 th March.) Penang has had telephones in operation in its midst for over fifteen years past, thanks to enterprise on the part of a small syndicate which is now scarcely given the sympathy and support it deserves. When the new system was first installed there,(Strait* Times, 24th March.) - 716 words
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Article447 1899-03-30 2 (Straits Times 2 oth March.) An interesting item of to-day’s telegraphic news is that the British North Borneo Company is issuing 350,000 new shares. The British North Borneo Company has an authorised capital of two million XI shares of which 191,000 are issued fully paid and 471,000 are(Straits Times, 2oth March.) - 447 words
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Article992 1899-03-30 2 ■(Siraits Times 27 ih March.) It is telegraphed that, according to» statement published by the Daily Gn phic Russia has settled the Newellwaa railway difficulty to British satisfaction the Czar intimating his desire to give as effectual proof of his peaceful disposition upon the eve of the■(Siraits Times, 27ih March.) - 992 words
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Article374 1899-03-30 3 The Bill granting mileage bounties to American ocean-going shipping seems to have met with general favour at the Hinds of the various influential Commitfees to which it was referred for consideration The shipowners asked for bounties to equalize the working expenses of vessels unffi-r the American and under(Straits Times, J27th March) - 374 words
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Article607 1899-03-30 3 (Straits Times 28th March.) Thf Uitlanders of the Transvaal have more than their fair share of political trials. The Boers, on the other hand, have far too good a conceit of themselves, because of the long-suffering of a suzerain with their political monopolies. The time is coming when(Straits Times, 28th March.) - 607 words
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Article1624 1899-03-30 3 (Straits Times, 29 th March.) The matter discussed in to-day’s telegram “opens a new chapter in British fiscal history.” So said Sir James Westland, the Finance Minister of India, in introducing into the Imperial Legislative Council of India the Bill imposing countervailing duties on bounty-fed sugar imported into(Straits Times, 29th March.) - 1,624 words
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Article530 1899-03-30 3 The Penang Municipality proposes to raise a new loan amounting to $750,000. The Germans are forming a Chinese battalion at Kiao-chau to consist of a hundred men. M. Pichon, French Minister at Pekin, has been raised to the rank of Minister of the first grade. The police530 words
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Article53 1899-03-30 4 Prince Henry was present at the launch of a tow-boat on the 14th at Farnham’B Yard, Shanghai. A piece of wood fell from the rafters, striking the Prince on the head and inflicting a wound which bled profusely. The Prince was not seriously injured and made53 words
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Article48 1899-03-30 4 The advance of America and the retrogression of Great Britain as a producerof pig-iron is one of the most significant features of modem manufacture. Last year, America was again at the head of pig-iron producers with an output of over three million tons more than Great Britain.48 words
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Article185 1899-03-30 4 Notwithstanding official denial of the reported inSulting demonstrations against the Queen at Nice, the original information has been upheld. It is pointed out that the officials of the town are well aware how damaging the alleged fact would be to the prosperity of Nice. In this connection,185 words
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Article226 1899-03-30 4 FIGURES FOR THE STRAITS. That portion of the recently presented Army Estimates relating to the Straits Settlements provides for a regimental force in the command of 1,669 men, to provide for which £1 09,000 (.£100,000 last year) is required, made up as follows:— pay, &c., of general staff,226 words
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Article54 1899-03-30 4 Three Macaos, armed with knives, pepper, and a revolver, held up the occupants of a house in Fraser Street, last night, and stole a pair of bracelets and a pair of earrings valued at $49. An alarm was raised and a cotiple of detectives gave chase the thieves,54 words
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Article58 1899-03-30 4 Two loaded trucks broke away from a train of those in use at the Pearl’s Hiil reservoir excavation, and dashed down a steep gradient. They were smashed to splinters by the stout buffer at the bottom, fortunately without doing other damage. Some means should be taken to prevent passage58 words
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Article59 1899-03-30 4 Mr. David Williams, the present Adviser to the Siamese Customs Department, has been appointed InspectorGeneral of Customs for the Siamese year *lB, which commences on the Ist of next month. Mr. Williams was an experienced official of the British Customs, and was lent to Siam in 1889.59 words
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Article74 1899-03-30 4 At Messrs. Powell and Co.’s property sale, yesterday afternoon, over 8 acres of freehold land at Pasir Panjang and No. 126 Serangoon Road were bought by Mohd. Syed for $3OO and $760 respectively. No. 22 Wilkie Road with an area of 34,638 square feet, was knocked down to74 words
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Article81 1899-03-30 4 The troops engaged in the mobilisation operations have, up to the present, enjoyed the best of weather. Had there been rain, the Lancasters under canvas would probably have found their quarters more than damp on the swampy ground beyond New Harbour. There have been no incidents of particular81 words
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Article167 1899-03-30 4 It was freely rumoured in Shanghai mandarin circles on the 12th inst., that Britain had demanded from China the non-alienation of the Honan province to any Power, and that the province be at once opened to international trade. Therewas another rumour of an alarming nature, said to have come167 words
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Article234 1899-03-30 4 Four Chinese have been fined $5 each for affray in Selegie Road; another has gone to gaol for 3 months for stealing a pouch containing $1 from the person the same term of confinement has fallen to the lot of Chua Hah Yong for retaining 22 bags of234 words
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Article93 1899-03-30 4 BRITISH AND AMERICAN ACTION. A joint meeting of the British and American China Associations was held at Shanghai on the 16th instant. The following resolutions were carried unanimously —(1) That, in view of the present deadlock in the matter of the Shanghai Settlement Extension, this meeting urges93 words
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Article111 1899-03-30 4 AMERICAN PLANS. The plan of the American commanders to end the war is to place the Filipino army before Manila between two fires, the moment sufficient reinforcements come. Aguinaldo has concentrated his army in front of Manila. The configuration of the country around Manila is such that111 words
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Article133 1899-03-30 4 WATCHING THE FRONTIER. The Hadda Mullah is said to be causing some uneasiness; it is chiefly in view of possible action on his part that the moveable column in the Swat Valley is being maintained. There will be cause for apprehension until the Cbitral reliefs have taken133 words
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Article160 1899-03-30 4 THE ITALIAN ULTIMATUM. A telegram from Tientsin, dated 16th instant, states that the Italian Minister at Pekin sent an ultimatum to the Tsung-li Yamen on the previous Friday. On the term for an answer expiring, the Tsung-li Yamen returned the document rudely. It is understood that Japan160 words
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Article258 1899-03-30 4 MINING PROGRESB. Mr. Dykes, the Warden of Mines, reports a visit to the Batu Bersawah district. His arrival at Batu Bersawah was timed to a nicety, as on that day the reef had been struck at a depth of 106' from the surface, and it is more satisfactory258 words
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Article175 1899-03-30 4 DIFFICULTIES AT YOKOHAMA. A Hongkong correspondent of the Globe says that the presence of a large fleet there pretty well taxes the accommodation at the naval hospital, a*d it is nearly time that the extension of the hospital or the building of a more commodious one should175 words
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Article210 1899-03-30 4 Txmdon 7th March. Reports by mail from Corunna, Spain, give a sad account of the landing there last week of the Zamora regiment from Cuba. The regiment was recruited in Corunna and included many young men of good family. In June, 1895, it sailed for Cuba 1,400 strong.210 words
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Article388 1899-03-30 4 THE OPEN DOOR.” AN AMERICAN ESTIMATE. Mr. Whitelaw Reid, speaking at one of several entertainments offered to Lord Charles Beresford in New York, said that when the American Peace Commissioners faced the retention of the Philippines, they were at liberty to consider the question of protection or free-trade in the388 words
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Article804 1899-03-30 4 MUNICIPAL PREPARATIONS The document regarding lighting, referred to at yesterd,? .Municipal meeting, to be sent hornJf expert opinion, is not a S ch for electric lighting. It is entitle* note prepared by the Municipal E 1 neer for the information of the el—cal engineer to.be employed804 words
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Article61 1899-03-30 4 The Manila Time* of the 9th Man says: When the French cruiser J' Bari came in yesterday, shegave Auuura Dewey a Rear-Admiral’s salute, as usual The Admiral ordered the salute to be returned exactly as given, and then sen an officer on board u to call their tion61 words
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Article1443 1899-03-30 5 V WARSHIPS AT BERMUDA. v jHh American warships Sere York i Indiana, under the command of Viniiral Sampson, arrived at Bermuda p,j a visit. Salutes were exchanged u the forts, and Admiral Sampson ;t bored his ships in Grassy Bay, near }f.*r Majesty’s ship Ueaoirn. Admiral SiMip.-on1,443 words
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Article134 1899-03-30 5 In an explanatory statement by Lord Lansdowne, attached to the Army Estimates for 1899-1900, it is explained that a thorough examination lias been made during the past year of the condition of the armament of our defences at home and abroad. This inquiry has revealed the134 words
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Article2315 1899-03-30 5 A special meeting of the Municipal i Commission was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. Gentle, the President, in the chair. There were also present Col. Pennefather, Messrs. Fort, Nanson, Evans, Sohst, Meyer, Moses, Goa i Chiang Thye, and Tan Cheng Tuan. FINANCIAL MATTERS. The first business before the2,315 words
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Article101 1899-03-30 5 —Malay Mail The Rev. F. Haines has been informed officially that his services will not be required, as Colonial Chaplain at Malacca, until immediately after Easter. The congregation of St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, met on Saturday to consult about a successor to Mr. Haines. It was,—Malay Mail. - 101 words
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Article313 1899-03-30 6 The Perak Turf Club is understood to have ordered twenty galloway griffins for the August Meeting there. The construction of the portion of the Grand Trunk railway from Hankow to Canton is likely to be commenced early in May. The Malay States Guides have received from England313 words
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Article82 1899-03-30 6 A Siberian paper has just published the following letter from a well-known Russian elk-hunter, named Jalin I hasten to inform you that Andree s balloon has been found. I was running in snow-shoes after elks in the primeval forests of South Yenisei, and came across traces of82 words
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Article85 1899-03-30 6 Sir George Turner, Premier of Victoria, asserts that the practical difficulties alleged, in the way of the eoinage of silver by the Australian Colonies, are unknown to him. The Melbourne Mint is ready to erect the necessary machinery as soon as the sanction of the Treasury to coin85 words
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Article88 1899-03-30 6 Attacks in thje neighbourhood of New Harbour were carried out last night and the night before, and were productive of much useful instruction. Launches left Johnston's Pier about nine o*clock and endeavoured to effect a landing near Chermin Bay; but the search-lights discovered their whereabouts, and the guns88 words
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Article108 1899-03-30 6 In connection with the death of Sir Lambert Playfair a good story is recalled to the effect that, when stationed at Aden, hearing of the presence of a French frigate in the Red £ea, he immediately rowed over to-Perim and hoisted the British flag. The French Government complained,108 words
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Article100 1899-03-30 6 Admiral Dewey’s presentation sword is inscribed as 44 The gift of the Nation. in memory of the victory at Manila Bay;” with his name and the date. It is said to be the finest in every respect ever made in the States. Excepting the blade and the100 words
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Article91 1899-03-30 6 Khartoum is now growing every week larger and larger, and a big market is springing up to supply the wants of the garrison" After the foundation-stone of the Sirdars College had been laid by Lord Cromer, it was found that the site selected was unsuitable, and consequently91 words
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Article107 1899-03-30 6 The sarcophagi of the late Prince and Princess Bismarck have just been made in the marble works at Kiefersfelden, in Upper Bavaria. Their form is Roman. That of the Prince is 2.70 metres long, 1.40 metre wide, and 1.50 m&tre high. Small columns, with alternating decorated capitals, divide107 words
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Article117 1899-03-30 6 There was quite an exodus of Singapore residents by the Parramatta which sailed about eight o’clock this morning. Among the passengers from China were Lady Hannen wife of Sir Nicolas Hannen, Chief-Justice of Shanghai, and her son Mr. Hannen, who are going home. Yesterday afternoon Lady Hannen117 words
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Article372 1899-03-30 6 A Kling milkman has now been fined $lOO for adulterating his milk. Two sureties in $lOO each for six months, or six months’ imprisonment, have been required of a man who finds it difficult to keep the peace. $lOO is the amount of fine imposed on a European372 words
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Article357 1899-03-30 6 It has been noted that last year was a record year in the trade of China. It is worth noting, in proof of the vitality of the trade, that this was achieved ip face of many local rebellions, a Yellow River inundation, the constant presence of a357 words
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Article408 1899-03-30 6 TREATMENT OF THE UITLANDERS. WHAT THE PRESIDENT IGNORES. The Cape Times publishes an interesting report of a recent conversation between Mr. Davies, a British journalist, and President Kruger. When Mr. Davies asked a question as to the exclusion of the Uitlanders from the franchise, the President retorted warmly408 words
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Article1129 1899-03-30 6 ABOUT FOREIGN NAVIE8. SUBMARINE CRAFT. Warships and their builders are always of interest to the Englishman. He is not at all likely to be deprived of this source of interest, Peace Conferences notwithstanding, for a long time to come. There is at present a perfect fever of naval1,129 words
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Article267 1899-03-30 6 (From a Correspondent.) The envoy sent by the King of Siam to'payhis respects to M. Doumer,die Governor-General ofFrench Indo-China arrived at Saigon on the night of th 13th instant. H. E. landed, the nez day, at 8 a.m. Due honours wen shown him at the landing-plao (Rigault de267 words
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Article150 1899-03-30 6 The handsome new Manse wliicii the congregation of the Scotch Kirk have built, in Cavenagh Road, for their minister, the Rev. S. 8. W alker, was last night the scene a large and pleasant gathering of the congregation and others who have been instrumental in providing the150 words
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Article826 1899-03-30 7 ROYALTY IN THE SOUDAN. Xv.f. Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrived at Omdunnan on Feb. 18th and jjui.jed next morning. They reviewed the troops, 9,000 strong, under the cornman*! of the Sirdar, and afterwards held a levee, rode round the city, and visited Khartoum, returning to Oindurji, hi826 words
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Article295 1899-03-30 7 REASONS FOE UNEASINESS. INCREASED TAXATION. Count Matsukata, the Japanese Minister of Finance, delivered a speech recently in the Lower House of Parliament, in presenting the Budget for the year, on the condition of the finances, which, he said, present features inspiring much uneasiness.The estimated expenditure for the295 words
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Article383 1899-03-30 7 GENERAL MEETING. On the 16th instant, the second ordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Punjom Mining Company was held at Hongkong. Mr. David Gillies presided, and opened the proceedings by saying that the directors were not in a position to give a favourable report on the383 words
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Article926 1899-03-30 7 Low don, ISth March. The Tsung-li Yamen has informed the Italian Minister that it agrees to receive back the Italian Note; nothing is said indicating the Yamcn’s willingness to agree to the demand fora lease of Sanmun. The Times announces that Lord George Hamilton has sanctioned the926 words
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Article, Illustration1145 1899-03-30 7 CONDUCTED BY KING’S PAWN.” All chess correspondence should be > addressed to “King’s Pawn.” k Solution of problem No. 96 (Maximov) i is Q—R 4. Solved by Caissa and Gresford. i The committee of the Chess Club held a meeting on Tuesday and decided to hold various tournaments and1,145 words
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Article447 1899-03-30 7 Mexican dollars bearing the date of 1898 have fallen under suspicion among the natives, owing to some slight difference in the striking of the coins compared with those in common use. They are better made than the older coins and the lettering shows improvement. But the slight447 words
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Article345 1899-03-30 8 Yesterday morning a Kling lost $175 in notes from his pocket near the Post Office. 4 The other day it was reported that a leper was required to kiss the Bible in the Court of Small Causes in Rangoon. Two of Lady Curzon's sisters were expected to345 words
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Article62 1899-03-30 8 The Government Veterinary Surgeon reports that there was an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease during May and June 1898, with a total of 267 cases; this disease again re-appeared; in November there were 31 cases, all* of which recovered. There were 16 cases of glanders among horses destroyed during62 words
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Article105 1899-03-30 8 Captain Reginald Custance, late of the liarjlenr has been appointed to relieve Rear-Admiral Beaumont as Director of Naval Intelligence. For three years he was an assistant director of the same department, and undoubtedly distinguished himself while there. This is also true of his services as a member of105 words
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Article156 1899-03-30 8 Two foreign men-of-war came into port to-day. The first was a Japanese torpedo-boat destroyer of 50 tons and 6,000 indicated horse-power—the Shinomome —which has been brought out from home by Commander E. B. Page jmd a European crew. She left London on Feb. sth, and is expected to156 words
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Article61 1899-03-30 8 Last night, there were further operations, with use of search-lights, in the neighbourhood of Pulo Ilantu Straits, and at times the firing from the Pulo Brani and Blakan Mati batteries was very heavy. Some useful flash-light signalling was also carried out. Early this morning, the King’s Own Regiment61 words
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Article741 1899-03-30 8 ELECTION AT VERSAILLES. The Congress of the Senate ami the Chamber of Deputies for the election of a President of the Republic in the room of M. Felix Faure assembled at Versailles on Feb. ISth. M. Loubet, President of the Senate, presided. When the voting took place,741 words
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Article566 1899-03-30 8 The training for the May meeting I may be said to have fairly started from i last Mondiiy when most of the Griffins apueared on the track and the Roadsters were turned off. We have not seen a better lot of Griffins landed here for some time, and566 words
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Article233 1899-03-30 8 —Malay Mail. The Resident of Pahang paid a visit to the Bentong new road on 28th February,and left for Tras on 2nd March, apparently thoroughly satisfied with the progress already made and the future of Towkay Loke Yew’s tin-mine venture. Fresh rich deposits of tin continue to—Malay Mail. - 233 words
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Article49 1899-03-30 8 To check incendiarism, which has become very rife, the Taotawof Shanghai has decreed that owners of houses burned down shall pay one-third of all insurance monies recovered to the FireBrigade, a second one-third to the neighbours who suffer by the fire, and keep only one-third themselves.49 words
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Article377 1899-03-30 8 WORK DONE IN 1898. THE ANNUAL REPORT. The report on the Botanical Gardens at Singapore noffcs that the number of visitors was as large as in past years. Many planters and others interested in cultivation visited the economic gardens to inspect the various officinal plants. A considerable377 words
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Article236 1899-03-30 8 —Malay Mail. The first European wedding solemnized in Pahang took place at Raub on the 16th inst.., the contracting parties being Mr. Charles W. Paul and Miss Alice Sarah Bibby (Dolly,) eldest daughter of Mr. W. Bibby, Manager of the Raub mines. The Rev. Frank Haines, Chaplain—Malay Mail. - 236 words
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Article170 1899-03-30 8 For not reporting births two men have had to pay $lO each; $25 have been imposed in each of two cases of keeping up a wayang after hours. In three bad cases of cruelty to animals, Mr. Clayton this morning imposed fines of $2O, $l5, and $lO. For170 words
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Article756 1899-03-30 8 A NILE EXPEDITION. Is view of the reported renewal of activity on the part of the Kl» if some fears have arisen with resmw Major Martyr’s Nile Expedition is making its way from Uganda Khartoum. If the forces of the k'l.oi. 0 are advancing to the White Nile756 words
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Article1150 1899-03-30 9 1 k >orBT whether the Municipal Commissioners will adopt any scheme of electric lighting for Singapore. I doubt whether they should adopt one. A number of people, captivated by the magic word progress,’’ are keen fur electric lighting, and tramways, and railways, and even for telephones. But1,150 words
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Article350 1899-03-30 9 On and i fter the Ist April next, the following regulations will be enforced for the system of telegraphs worked by the Governments of the Straits-Settle-ments and the Federated Malay States: 1. Free addresses will be abolished. 2. The following rates will be charged for telegrams: —Deferred class,350 words
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Article82 1899-03-30 9 A SMOKER.” A successful smoking concert was held at the Old Hafflesians Club in Selegie Road last night. The proceedings commenced at 9 o’clock with an address by Mr. L. Perreau. There were over twenty items in the programme, including a ventriloquial display by Mr. J W. B. Ogle which82 words
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Article1551 1899-03-30 9 Lbo XIII. is the first Pope of Rome who has visited England since the historic visit of Pope Innocent, many hundreds of years ago. In 1843, the present Pope, while Papal Nuncio at Brussels, paid a short visit to London, and was presented to the Queen at Buckingham1,551 words
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Article55 1899-03-30 9 At the London coffee auctions during the week ending on the 3nd instant, moderate supplies sold at generally lower prices. East India was difficult of sale, and the small part sold showed a decline of fully Is. Other descriptions were in poor request, and being of the lower descriptions55 words
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Article62 1899-03-30 9 The German cruiser litis, from Germany, is expected here shortly on her way to China. She is a new cruiser recently built in Germany to replace the old cruiser litis, which foundered in Chinese waters some three years ago. The cruiser Hert/ia, which is now in Genoa62 words
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Article1250 1899-03-30 9 Steps are being taken to form a Eurasian Club in Bangkok. —4 Gun-practice has been going on thi* morning at Fort Tanjong Katong. There were three hundred and three cases of small-pox in the hospitals at Rangoon on the 17th inst. The Colonial Stock Acts of 18771,250 words
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Article104 1899-03-30 10 An arms case came before the British Consular Court at Bangkok on the 18th instant. Chin Ah Sim, a carpenter on board the s.s. Keongwai was charged before Mr. Archer with having unlawfully imported four boxes of cartridges and two rifle Stocks. His Honour held that British104 words
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Article52 1899-03-30 10 Sensational reports have appeared that Col. F. W. Kitchener, brother of the Sirdar, was recalled from the Soudan because he did not attack the Khalifa at Sherkeila. As a matter of fact he returned to England to take up command of the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment52 words
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Article56 1899-03-30 10 A Japanese line of cargo-steamers has been started between Japan and Siam. The nioneersf earner which arrived at ltanukoK earth'd coal for the most part. That article does not find ready sale there. Few Siamese products are in demand in Japan. Hence the prospects of pueeess for56 words
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Article58 1899-03-30 10 H. M. S. first-class cruiser Orlando, Capt Burke, left Portsmouth Harbour on March 3rd, and after adjusting compasses at Spithead. sailed for the China Station to relieve the Xa reissue. H. M S. .iufvra, first-class armoured cruiser, again developed some minor defects which delayed her departure from Devonport,58 words
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Article66 1899-03-30 10 A Cricket match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between two elevens representing, respectively, the S. R. C. and the Band of the Kings Own Regiment. The former were easily victorious, scoring 116 for 5 wickets against a total of 72. The principal scorers were E. Gomes66 words
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Article70 1899-03-30 10 The command of the 4th Cavalry Brigade at Colchester vacated hy Col. J. B. B. Dickson, who shortly assumes command in the Straits Settlements, is to he given to Col J. M. Bnhington Irum India. Cul. Bahiugton has seen no active service, and is quite a young70 words
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Article80 1899-03-30 10 Off Tanjong Katong Beach, at five o’clock to-morrow afternoon, Mr. W. A. Wafiord will swim Private Toodle of the Ist Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment over a course of 100 yards for the championship of Singapore. Private Toodle was, for two years in succession, the winner of the80 words
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Article80 1899-03-30 10 Captain the Hon. Richard Somerset died in Liverpool, within a day or tw'o of bis return from Lagos, where he had done splendid service in organising the new battalion of native troops. The deceased was the youngest brother of Lord Raglan; he was to have proceeded shortly80 words
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Article70 1899-03-30 10 The Dowager-Empress of China is reported as greatly incensed at the killing of Chinese by the Russians at Talienwan. Her Majesty instructed the Tsung-li Yamen to protest in the strongest possible manner against w'hat she regards as the unwarrantable action of the Russians. It is maintained that70 words
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Article173 1899-03-30 10 The list undermentioned enumerates this morning’s market prices of the principal articles of consumption. Unless othenvise mentioned the price per catty is understood Long beans cents, French beans 8 cents, beef 22 cents, beef steak 25 cents, China cabbage 6 cents, carrots 10cents, capons (each) 30 cents,173 words
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Article439 1899-03-30 10 In Acheen the enemy continue to >shirk making a stand. In Pedir the Achinese chieftains had gathered their forces in the valley of Tamseh. It was hoped to trap them there, and two columns started for the spot to place the enemy between two fires. When the troops439 words
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Article322 1899-03-30 10 Mr. H. Huttenbach has written a paper on the prospects of Liberian coffee in the European market, in which he urges the necessity for shipping only well-sized beans to Europe. He comes to the conclusion that, unless planters can improve the quality, they will have very little chance—Malay Mail. - 322 words
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Article1029 1899-03-30 10 CHINESE RAILWAY LOAN. SOME ROME COMMENT. The following are the terms of the written protest presented by M. de Giers, the Russian Minister in Pekin, against the conditions of the Northern Extension Railway loan. In view of the telegram announcing a settlement of the difficulty, which is1,029 words
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Article147 1899-03-30 10 In spite of the heavy downpour of rain which fell yesterday morning a fairly numerous body of Swimming Club member visited the Club Bungalow jesterday morning on the occasion of the adjourned annual meeting for the election of officers and a committee. Mr. W. Makepeace was in147 words
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Article178 1899-03-30 10 Three Chinese servants have been committed for trial for theft Lieut C. Honey, Army Service Corps, charged his “boy” this morning with the theft*of $45 in bank-notes. SJS were recovered. The case was dismissed, it being shown that other servants had access to the room. Two men charged178 words
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Article214 1899-03-30 10 PROGKESB MADE. Mr. Heim, one of the promoters of the Penang Hill Tramway, has just published a report on the progress made before his departure for Europe. The work of the promoters, he says, has been limited to negotiations with the government for the necessary permission, and214 words
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Article1833 1899-03-30 11 THOBURN’S ADDRESS. KEKLE<TI0XS on what he saw. Thi uk was a large congregation at Methodist Church (Coleman Stfpet) l.-t* night, to hear Bishop Thoburn’s ,.:ni-*d address on the situation at M tn il i from whence he has just returned t -ingapore. After a few introduct rv1,833 words
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Article80 1899-03-30 11 The Japanese torpedo-boat Murakumo, from London on her way to Japan, arrived from Colombo yesterday. The Murakumo is a vessel of 147 tons and of 5,400 i. h. p. She has on board six officers, three warrant officers, ten petty officers, and thirty men. She sails for Japan80 words
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Article108 1899-03-30 11 Yesterday being Palm Sunday, music specially appropriate to the occasion was rendered at the evening service, in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, at which there was a crowded congregation. The selections chosen were taken from Sir John Stainer’s favourite cantata The Crucifixion”and were s*ng as an anthem. The108 words
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Article179 1899-03-30 11 RAILWAY ENTERPRISE. The British North Borneo Herald understands that the B. N. B. Company’s directors have completed negotiations with a leading financial house in London, to raise additional capital to the extent of .£250,000 for the purpose of extending the existing Borneo railway system and that a179 words
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Article307 1899-03-30 11 Paris 1 oth March. President Loubet has pardoned two hundre'd and fifty rioters who had been sentenced to various periods of imprisonment for taking part in the disturbances in Paris last month. M. Freycinet will shortly communicate to the Court of Cassation the secret dossier in307 words
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Article408 1899-03-30 11 Italy increased her Legation guard at Pekin on the 20th. Four Dutch men-of-war passed through the port from west to east this morning The body of a female child was picked up in Queen Street this morning. The Municipal poudrette works publish another analysis of the manure408 words
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Article37 1899-03-30 11 A Boyanese child, who arrived here two days ago from Bawean, died this morning from small-pox at 30 Weld Road. There are now 11 houses in quarantine in that district requiring the services of 33 constables.37 words
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Article48 1899-03-30 11 At 2. 30, this afternoon, the wreck of the Perdana as she lies stranded on the bar of the Pahang River, was put up for sale by Messrs. Powell and Co., and was knocked down to Lee Chow for *2,900. The cargo is being sold separately.48 words
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Article42 1899-03-30 11 The hearing of the suit, Aguinaldo v. the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, is likely to be postponed for an indefinite period. A settlement of the issues has been effected in Chambers, and it may be necessary to alter the pleadings.42 words
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Article45 1899-03-30 11 Colonel Johnston of the R. A. M. C., reports the theft of a pair of gold sleeve links, valued at *lO. This morning, Mr. Latham of Orange Grove missed a couple of silver watches and a gold chain from a drawer in his bed-room.45 words
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Article65 1899-03-30 11 The swimming match between Mr. Waffordofthe “Temple Bar” and Private Tootle of the King’s Own Regiment, has been postponed until this day week. The match will take place at the Swimming Club. A steam-launch, which is to be provided for spectators, will leave Johnston’s Pier at 4 p.65 words
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Article61 1899-03-30 11 The following subscriptions art gratefully acknowledged by Mr. Bland; —Sir Lionel Cox, $10; Jackson Millar Esq., $25; Messrs. John Little Co. $2O; Messrs. \V. McKerrow <fc Co., $l5; J. Gumming, Esq., $10; H. Abrams, Esq., $10; Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., $10; A Stranger, $10; L. Woiferstan,61 words
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Article99 1899-03-30 11 Two men at the instance of Mr. Inspector Boudewyn were brought up on summons, this morning, for offering for sale pork unfit for human consumption. They were fined $25 and S3O respectively. A Chinaman found in possession of a revolver and a round of ammunition was discharged. His99 words
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Article120 1899-03-30 11 ITS DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPECTS. There have been forwarded to the Straits Times Office a number of copiee of the nineteenth annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade whose headquarters are in Victoria, which we will distribute, on application, to those who wish to know more of120 words
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Article145 1899-03-30 11 The output of gold for 1898, the world over, is estimated at the record figure of 14,091,406 ounces, valued at £60,000,000, compared with 11,433,712 ounces, and valued at £49,000,000, for the previous year. For the five years from 1871 to 1875, the approximate estimate of the145 words
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Article301 1899-03-30 11 SOCIAL FUNCTION AT THE GARDENS. After many threatening appearances in the earlier part of the evening, last night proved an ideal one for enjoyment of the music provided by the Band of the King’s Own Regiment in the Botanical Gardens. The nearly full moon lit up the scene301 words
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Article253 1899-03-30 12 Tuesday, 28th March, present. H. E. Sir Charles Mitchell, g.c.m.g. (Officer Administering the Government).* Sir Alexander Swettenham, k.c.m.g., (Colonial Secretary). Hon. F. G. Penney (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. A. Murray (Colonial Engineer). Hon. G. S. M urray. Hon. J. Burkinshaw. Hon. J. M.253 words
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Article252 1899-03-30 12 The following figures taken from official sources regarding the plague epidemic in India since it first broke out are worth attention. In Bombay city in 1896 there were 2,507 seizures in 1897, 11,968, and in 1898 (also including the month of January last) 21,711. or a grand total252 words
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Article203 1899-03-30 12 BUT NO TEA FOR LADIES. Presumably it was owing to the fact of so many of the polo days having been recently wet thatthe PoloClub used their ground yesterday. The turf was very soft and in the centre of the groundwater was actually remaining on the grass, the203 words
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Article1094 1899-03-30 12 THE BRITISH ARMY. Mr. Wyndham, Under-Secretary for War, was warmly complimented on his statement introducing the Army Estimates. The most significant announcement, however, fell from Mr. Powel Williams. He informed the House that the numbers of the effective noncommissioned officers and men on the 1st of January,1,094 words
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Article289 1899-03-30 12 A QUESTION OF ACCOMMODATION. It was the belief of the Admiralty, when H.M.S. Victorious was sent to the China Station, that she could be docked at Hongkong. A question as to the capacity of the dock has since arisen, lowever, and has led to various interrogations in the289 words
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Article196 1899-03-30 12 AMONG BRITISH TROOPS IN INDIA. It is satisfactory to learn that the Government of India are fully alive to uhe extent of venereal disease among British troops in India; and* we may perhaps hope that, as a result of the agitation again forcing itself on the attention of196 words
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Article2445 1899-03-30 12 ANNUAL MEETING. THE CHAIRMAN ON LAST YEAR’S WORK. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce is held Sesterday afternoon, at the Exchange >oom, the business being the consideration of the report and accounts for the year 1898, the election of a chairman, deputy chairman,2,445 words
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Article157 1899-03-30 13 The organizer of last night's cycle parade was unfortunate in hitting on *n evening when many of those who Blight have joined in were attracted by ill** performances of the regimental ban«l in the Gardens. The original tfea was to have formed-up and to -ave followed157 words
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Article98 1899-03-30 13 DEMAND IN THE STRAITS. j Ihe Governor of Hongkong, on the r&l instant, presented diplomas to phLnts who had completed the currihiini of study at the College of Medip* for Chinese there. The first to a diploma was Mr. Chan Kun who had already left for Singap*98 words
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Article1588 1899-03-30 13 H. St. JOHN HtffeHES v. ALISON. In the Supreme Court, this morning, the case of H. St. John Hughes v. Archibald Alison came on for hearing before Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones. The circumstances of the charge were fully detailed in the statement of claim, which set forth that1,588 words
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Article74 1899-03-30 13 One of tbe trying incidents that occurred on the long-missing HamburgAtnerica steamer Bulgaria was due to the large number of horses on board. They broke loose and became panicstricken, greatly increasing tbe dangers to passengeis and crew. They trampled or kicked each other to death, and at74 words
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Article271 1899-03-30 13 Thb Japanese torpedo-destroyer Murakumo left eastwards at 8. 30 a. m. to-day. Mr. Clifford, Resident of Pahang, is expected to arrive here this evening on the Sappho. The French Consul, Count D’Abbans, paid a visit to the American transport Buffalo this morning. Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart have271 words
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Article60 1899-03-30 13 H. M. S RATTLER.” Lieut. Commander the Hon. G. A. Hardinge, of 11. M 8. Rattler has had considerable experience of the Philippines since the American operations commenced there. When last heard of here, the ship was about to leave Labuan for, probably, Sandakan. Having no poop accomodation the Rattler60 words
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Article83 1899-03-30 13 Last night, Sergeant Branagan, on information received, found the body of a Bengalee woman in the footway opposite house No. 46 Serangoon Road. It appears that the woman, accompanied by her husband, went to the above house yesterday where she was suddenly taken ill and died. Her83 words
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Article101 1899-03-30 13 A petition from mine-owners and others interested in mining in the State of Perak, is to be presented to the Resident, praying for certain amendments in the mining code there. These amendments include registration facilities, less rigid forfeiture regulations, quicker dealing with mining applications, and stricter101 words
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Article136 1899-03-30 13 H. M. S. Narcissus, which arrived at Hongkong on the 18th, brought word of a scare in connection with the British subjects at Dagupan. She left Manila for that place on receipt of information that several British subjects were held prisoners in their houses by the Filipinos.136 words
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Article45 1899-03-30 13 H.M.S. Centurion, was to leave Hongkong on the 27th March; ana, after a day or two of gun and torpedo practice off Deepwater Bay, was to proceed north. The fleet will assemble at Wei-hai-wei in June for the usual summer cruise and manoeuvres.45 words
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Article107 1899-03-30 13 It is urged at Penang that the Government should appoint a Crown Prosecutor or Crown Solicitor, who would relieve the Attorney-General of much fatiguing and detail work. Mr. Justice Leach left Penang on the 25th instant for Europe, after seventeen years’ labours in the East. It is107 words
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Article103 1899-03-30 13 Another of the pleasant series of gatherings held under the auspices of the Prison Officers' Quadrille Club, took place last night in the large hall of the Boustead Institute. In addition to the usual complement of prison officers and their lady friends, there was a numerous attendance103 words
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Article226 1899-03-30 13 After a patient hearing of the case instituted by the police against six Chinese women, for assisting to carry on a chap-ji-kee lottery in Victoria Street, Mr. Clayton discharged the accused. Mr. Braddell defended the prisoners, while Mr. Superintendent Cuscaden appeared without conusel to prosecute. A fine of226 words
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Article258 1899-03-30 13 THE LU-HAN RAILWAY. It is generally understood that the Belgian attempt to construct the railway from Paotingfu to Hankow has broken down. The money provided by H. E. Sheng has been spent, and the money which the Belgian contractors were to furnish is not forthcoming, and258 words
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Article697 1899-03-30 14 THE WAR BILL. The amount of the claims against Spain brought by third parties, and which according to the Treaty of Peace, the United States will have to settle, is officially, announced to amount to 29,*****0, dols. The authorised delegate of the Cuban Assembly, Senor de697 words
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Article64 1899-03-30 14 The American flying column, operat ing from Manila towards Malolos, is said to have inflicted losses on the Filipinos, in killed, wounded, and prhoners, during the week ending on the 20th instant, amounting to 2,000 meu. Heavy loss resulted from fighting near T*guig on the 19th. Duiing64 words
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Article1163 1899-03-30 14 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. At noon to-day, an extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Insurance Company was held at the Company’s offices, 2 Finlayson Green, for the purpose of submitting for confirmation the resolutions passed at the extraordinary general meeting on the 15th instant. The Hon. T. C.1,163 words
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Article355 1899-03-30 14 M. Doumer, Governor-General of French Indo-China, is expected to leave Saigon, in a French man-of-war, probably the Kersaint on April 4th, on his long-talked-of visit to Bangkok. A Siamese Government steamer is to meet him at the bar, and the New Palace, lately occupied by the Count355 words
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Article89 1899-03-30 14 The delimitation of the BurmoChinese frontier to the Salween was practically completed by the end of February, Kokang alone remaining, and this presents no difficulty/ The British force was returning to Bhamo. The result, briefly stated, is that the frontier from the River Nam-yang runs due east adding89 words
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Article1293 1899-03-30 14 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Golf Club was held yesterday afternoon at the golf pavilion. There were present Mr. Stringer (President.) Hon. F. G. Penney, Hon. J. Aliinson, Dr. Fowlie, Dr. Glennie, Messrs. Shelford, Macbain, Cunliffe, Black, Booth, Gunn, Lederer, Stivens, J. B.1,293 words
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Article376 1899-03-30 14 INSEPARABLE FROM TROY WEIGHT. M The Development of Currency in the Far East was the title of a paper read before the East India Association, in London, recently, by Lieut. Col. R C. Temple, the Chief Commissioner of the Andamans and Nicobars. It wa* impossible,376 words
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Article151 1899-03-30 15 ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS. 0 n March 14th, Prince Henry of Prussia present at a launch of a tender for Nord Deutscher Lloyd, at Shanghai. When the does were being cleared a piece of timber fell, striking Prince Henry on the head inflicting a slight tbrasion. The Prince only151 words
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Article402 1899-03-30 15 THE EMPRESS-DOWAGER’S VIEW. At a meeting of the Grand Council .it Pekin on the 15th instant, the subject .if the demand of Italy for the cession wfShamen (Sanmun Bay) was discussed. The Empress-Dowager showed such determined opposition to the demand that not one Grand Councillor dared to402 words
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Article741 1899-03-30 15 WEDNESDAYS PLAY. CHAMPIONSHIP. A. G. Wright beat Pearcef 6-1, 6-2. A. SINGLES. Woodward (4 2) beat Rainnie, 6-2, 6-2. B. SINGLES. Glennie beat White; Greig beat Gunn, 6-3: Carmichael 15) scratched to Dint 1). C. SINGLES. Van Cuylenberg beat Wishart (4* 2); Winter (4 4)741 words
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Article811 1899-03-30 15 ARRIVALS. Per AI. AI. s. s. Tibre frrm Saigon—Mrs. Bo met. Per s. s. Bane an from Sourabaya—Mr. H nlopen. Per s. s. Sappho from Klang via ports Col. Robinson, Messrs. Swan, Isemonger, and Tregarthen, Mr.and Mrs. Miller, Misses Brock (2), Miss Davis, Alessrs. Boyd, Ferguson, and Stewart.811 words
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Article185 1899-03-30 15 Under this heading the following abbreviations' are used:—str.—steamer; sh.—ship bq.—barque; sch.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru.—Cruiser; Gbt.~Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; Brit.—British; U. 8. United States; Fr. French Ger. —German Dut.— Dutch; Job.—Jobore: Ac., G.c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain T. P. W. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W.185 words
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Article1154 1899-03-30 15 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Babaian Dut. sir. 339 tons, C apt Blomberg, 28th Mar. From B. Lingtjar, 26th Mar. Ballast, and 1 d.p. Hooglandt and Co. For B. Lingtjar, 29th —Rds. Bombay P. A O. stt 2,047 tons, Captain Saunder, 28th Mar. From Yokohama, 8th Mar.1,154 words
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Article1092 1899-03-30 16 Ub S f -BEi’S Namk. A Ton* Captain Fbom HaILID CONdIGNEM. 2 Rig. r go Resitanjr Out str. 274 V. der Harst B. Lintjcr Mar 19 Hooglandt Co. 92 Huron Brit str 1990 Walsh K’chinotzu Mar 11 M. Bussan Kaisha t 2 I arramatta F&Ostr. 2864 Denny Shanghai Mar1,092 words
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Article655 1899-03-30 16 1 V Datk. I Vessel’s Name Flag&Rk; Captain Destination Mar Ti Hecuba 1 Brit str. Reese Sandakan via ports 2*J Hutton j sir. Arkley Shanghai 22 Hok Tjioe Dut str. Hubert Saigon 22 Singkep str. Nacodah Singkep 23 Ban Whatt Soon Brit str. Rowse Billiton and Pontianak 23 Chow655 words
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