The Straits Budget, 13 October 1899
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section84 1899-10-13 1 T he 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,84 words
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FRIDAY, 13TH OCTOBER. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article23 1899-10-13 1 i n Yd la, "on the 8th instant, the M \-tkkton, R. N. R., Acting 1# ,-r. (*ol. Steamer Sea Belle, r/a23 words
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Article388 1899-10-13 1 I I W»-. Xb l 1 U5 I In*- ii Mi-vaul. 1 M »rv i’osition. I 1 :i r I ‘ur Boer-;. I Pi-* fir nr.turn. R War. Ilo I 1 Un-*’ q* t 1 itioll-. I I i I.i>t. I fil: N«*\V>. I .M k b388 words
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Article575 1899-10-13 1 Singapore, 13th October, 1899. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to noon.) Gam bier 5.90 Copra Bali, 6.50. do Pontianak, 615. Pepper, Black buyers.... 27.00. do White, (5%) 44.00 Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.55. do Brunei No. 1 2.60 Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bali, 15% basia 16.12$ Coffee Palembang, 15% basis., 17.25575 words
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Article363 1899-10-13 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. Salazie. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the P. O. Coromandel. The German mail for Europe by the Sachsen is due on the 16th instant. The P. O. Chnsan with the mail363 words
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Article83 1899-10-13 1 OVERDUE THRJ5E DAYS. (Special Telegram to the Straits Times.) Hongkong Wednesday,\\.3o a.m. The French mail steamer Sydney which left Saigon on the 5th inst. (last Thursday) for Hongkong, has not arrived. TFrom this telegram, it will be seen that there was no news in Hongkong of the83 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article105 1899-10-13 1 MORE TRANSPORTS CHARTERED. BOERS SEIZE BRITISH GOLD. London 5 th October. The British Government have chartered four Cast le Liners, and also the P. O. steamers Oriental Formosa and Nubia for conveyance of troops to South Africa. The Castle Liners are to be ready to sail in ten105 words
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Article33 1899-10-13 1 A RESULTLESS CONTEST. The first race between Columbia and Shamrock for the AmericaCup, yesterday, was resultless. The time limit allowed was exceeded. The Shamrock had a slight lead at the finish.33 words
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Article110 1899-10-13 1 HOSTILITIES COMMENCING. THE BOERS ADVANCE. London Gth October. The London Daily Telegraph publishes a telegram from Newcastle, Natal, under date of Wednesday, in the following terms: Boers began advance to-day with general movement [including] artil- lery British preparing abandon Natal from frontier to Glencoe. NEWCASTLE HELPLESS. EVACUATION WITHIN110 words
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Article83 1899-10-13 1 BOEIl ADV ANCE UNCOM FIRMED. NEWCASTLE IS SAFE. INDIAN TROOPS AT DURBAN. NATAL IS SECURE. 18,000 BOERS AROUND VOLKSRUST. London, 7th October. The advance of the Boers is unconfirmed. With reference to the town of Newcastle, a later Government telegram states that there is no immediate cause for83 words
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Article53 1899-10-13 1 OVER 18,0U0 MEN. The chief concentration of Boer troops is in the environs of Volksrust, where there is a force estimated at from 18,000 to 22,000 men. These figures are, however, probably exaggerated. There is great disappointment at the Cape at the delay in the despatch of53 words
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Article75 1899-10-13 1 2,000 AUSTRALIANS FOR THE FRONT. The Australian commandants have recommended the despatch of a force of 2,000 Colonial troops. Mr. Chamberlain has cabled to Australia suggesting that 250 men from each of the Colonies of New South Wales and Victoria, 125 from South Australia, besides the men75 words
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Article20 1899-10-13 1 SECOND RACE RESULTLESS. The second race between Shamrock and Columbia for the America Cup has proved again resultless.20 words
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Article161 1899-10-13 1 25,000 RESERVISTS CALLED OUT V PUZZLING ITUATION. London, Olh October. The L oiulon Gazette contains proclamations sutnnioninji Parliament to meet on the 17th instant, and calling out the reserves sufficient to make every battalion ordered to South Africa one thousand st rung. The reservists who are to rejoin161 words
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Article79 1899-10-13 1 ELABORATE DEFENCES. Six thousand Boers have advanced to the Bechuanaland border within eight miles of Mafeking. The defences there are of an elaborate nature, including two armoured trains and mines charged with Lyddite. BOERS RETIRING. It is reported that the Boers on the Natal frontier are retiring, leaving79 words
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Article29 1899-10-13 2 Sir Claude Macdonald, the British Minister at Pekin, has completely recovered his health and will start for China on Mon 1 iy accompanied by his wife.29 words
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Article18 1899-10-13 2 The race tor the America Cup has again been sailed without a finish being refolded.18 words
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Article103 1899-10-13 2 THE BOERS GRUMBLE. THEIR WRETCHED COMMISSARIAT. Lottd'jii 10/A October. The Boors concentrated on botli frontiers are grumbling at being kept in the field so long. Their commissariat arrangements are wretched. GENERAL JOUBERT BLAMED. HE IS DISTRUSTED. The hi ime is laid on General Joubert, the Boer Commander-in-Chief, who103 words
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Article101 1899-10-13 2 SOMETHING MORE DEFINITE. I) li IT A IN < ETS F<) RT V- EIG H T HOURS’ NOTICE. liOndon 11/A October. The Transvaal Government have sent an ultimatum to Great Britain demanding withdrawal of the British troops from the Transvaal frontier within forty-eight hours. AUSTRALIAN LANCERS. MARCH THROUGH101 words
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Article173 1899-10-13 2 45,000 LEAVE THE RAND. BAD WEATHER CAUSES GREAT SUFFERING. Later. It is estimated that-15,000 Uitlanders have left the Band for Cape Town and other [daces. These places are taxed to the utmost to afford shelter to the refugees, whom it is almost impossible to accommodate. There is great173 words
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221 1899-10-13 2 London, 11 tk October. In a lengthy preamble the ultimatum from the Transvaal accuses Britain of unlawful intervention in the internal affairs of the Transvaal. The ultimatum demands: First, that all points of difference be referred to221 words
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32 1899-10-13 2 Lord James of Hereford, speaking at Aberdeen, said the resources of diplomacy were exhausted. The Transvaal ultimatum rendered war certain. The British Cabinet meets on Friday.32 words
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Article19 1899-10-13 2 The America-Brii ish race for the Cup is oft* (at present) on account of the fog19 words
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Article64 1899-10-13 2 Jjondon 12 th October. The reply of the British Government to the Boer ultimatum is understood to be short and dignified. The reply is simply a brief expression of regret that President Kruger has taken the serious step of addressing such a communication to Britain. The reply64 words
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Article31 1899-10-13 2 Sir Alfred Milner, the High Commissioner of South Africa, has issued a proclamation declaring that all persons abetting the enemy will render themselves guilty of high treason.31 words
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Article24 1899-10-13 2 The second brigade of the first division of the army corps under command of General Hildyard embarks on the 20th instant.24 words
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Article31 1899-10-13 2 Still Later. The Lord Mayor of London has opened a fund for the relief of the refugees from the Transvaal, to which large sums have been contributed.31 words
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Article37 1899-10-13 2 The points principally threatened by the Boers are Matching, Kimberley, and »he triangular piece of Natal territory lying between the Free State and the Transvaal. The British forces there remain at present on the defensive.37 words
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Article23 1899-10-13 2 The Queen and the Queen-Dowager of Holland have visited the Emperor William at Potsdam. They had a most cordial reception.23 words
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Advertisement67 1899-10-13 1 tag TJAl^s >/7u price of the Straits Times i The post free price I:a:i'jet is S20 a year, or 40/ iry to subscribe for a year, ifi-i for shorter periods are •portionate rate of price as I'mhipt can be sent to meet i-—nj»Ms from Europe. If the .1 the name67 words
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Obituary43 1899-10-13 1 DEATHS. n in-t.. at No. I, Orchard Road, I M Aged 55. 7thOctober.at his residence ,1 Road, FkiDUITH CaUL I'nii Lii* von Hariwig, in his a papers please copy. I ;?it in-t., at 12.30 p m., Captain I ii -en. aged (36 years.43 words
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Article603 1899-10-13 2 (Straits Times, oth October.) From to-day’s telegram one may argue :hat the Boers have committed an act «»f war against Great Britain. It may, of course, be debatable how one might deal with the fact that the Transvaal has seized half a million in gold on its way(Straits Times, oth October.) - 603 words
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Article924 1899-10-13 2 (Straits Tin if>s, 6th October.) According to the Daily Telegraph's correspondent, stationed at the town of Newcastle in Natal, the Boers upon Wednesday began to advance upon Newcastle with a general movement in which they were accompanied by artillery. That artillery, as stated a few days ago,(Straits Tinif>s, 6th October.) - 924 words
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Article1132 1899-10-13 2 (SI rail* TitnCft til it <)i> ,I There is still “armed peace" in South Africa. The Boers ajy n-n ly hesitate to begin. To-d.»\‘> i«-]»— i in further tells us that Sir <»coig«- \\hi;•% tiie Commander in Natal, l.a~ a.ih< <! at Durban, from whence i.e ha-i e(SI rail* TitnCft, til it <)i> ,I - 1,132 words
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Article954 1899-10-13 3 (Straits Times 10 th Odotvr) He was an eminent soldier who said that an army marches on its stomach/’ On the same principle, we find that the Boer army cannot even sit still contentedly, unless its stomach be fed with something approaching to those substantial delicacies(Straits Times, 10th Odotvr) - 954 words
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Article1105 1899-10-13 3 (Siraits Times, Wth October.) The Lord hath delivered them into our hands,” said Cromwell when he saw the Scottish hosts march out of their position to attack his trained soldiery. And Cromwell was right, for whom the Gods would destroy they first make mad. The news that the(Siraits Times, Wth October.) - 1,105 words
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Article1391 1899-10-13 3 (Straits Times 1 2th October.) Our telegrams give a full summary of the ultimatum that the Transvaal has presented to Britain. The "British reply is described as a short and a dignified one. It expresses regret that President Kruger should have sent such a communication, and states that Britain(Straits Times, 12th October.) - 1,391 words
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Article451 1899-10-13 4 Tan Gong has got three months for snatching a bag containing two and a half dollars from a man in Ilylam Street. 4 It looks as though plague has finally left Hongkong. The 29th Sept, again showed a clean sheet, for the fourth day in succession. It451 words
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Article62 1899-10-13 4 At 930 p.m. on Tuesday, a Macao went to 59, Smith Street and asked the towkay to change a $lO note for him. After he had left with the change it was found that the note was a forgery, a $1 note having been altered to look62 words
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Article62 1899-10-13 4 Yesterday’ evening, Sanitary Inspector Simon saw’ two Klings, one of whom had small-pox, in a rikishain Kallang Road. They w’ere taken to the jolice station and the sick man w r as sent to hospital. This morning, the other Kling got six wrecks. It was stated that the percentage62 words
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Article112 1899-10-13 4 FIFTY LIVES LOST. A most disastrous fire occurred at Canton on the 2nd instant at midnight. In the locality known as Shek Kong a mat-shed theatre had been erected, and other mat-sheds had also been put up in the same neighbourhood. Hundreds of people had flocked112 words
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Article133 1899-10-13 4 The Acting Vice-Consul for Spain reports to the police that he left $125 in a box in his room at the Adelphi Hotel about five days ago. Yesterday, the money was found to be missing. There were no signs of the box having been forced open. A133 words
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Article801 1899-10-13 4 ABOUT HI8 FURNITURE. HI8 EXPENSES OF LIVING. THE u FANTEE n BUSINESS. In the Bankruptcy Court to-day, the examination of William Kinsey, late steamship owner and timber merchant, Singapore, was resumed. The statement of affairs shows a deficiency of about 812,000. Re-examined by Mr. Anthonisz, debtor stated801 words
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Article746 1899-10-13 4 Last night’s heavy rain made the tracks very sloppy this morning, and it was again the cause of the course proper being closed. It is time we had some good weather, and a chance of using the big course. ***** All the horses were sent along this morning,746 words
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Article46 1899-10-13 4 It is notified by the Post Office that owing to the scarcity of steamers from Singapore for Rangoon, until further notice when there is no direct communication correspondence for Burma will be forwarded by way of Penang, whence there are more frequent steamers for Rangoon.46 words
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Article558 1899-10-13 4 THE COMPLETE AUMy I W* are indebted to a contrih I particulars of the troops Afnca, or en route, compiled tr latest information to hand t n >«1 not probably complete, but good idea of the milit-irv pVl *i| available at the present moment"** In .South558 words
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Article42 1899-10-13 4 Buah Ah Tian, an employe at Singapore Dispensary, was i hai- morning with the theft of a e medicine valued at SlO. Mr. M« K rl said the firm had lost fifty bottle:* < c stuff. The defendant got two mold42 words
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Article46 1899-10-13 4 A hockey match between representing the S. C. C. and the tod Drums of the “K. O. R.” was pi 4 P last evening, on the targe crowd witnessed an inter* game, which ended in a win 6. C. C. by two goals to nil.46 words
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Article1013 1899-10-13 5 n\TES TO THE 15th SEPT. 1 HE DREYFUS CA8E. iTiF conviction of Dreyfus by the c ourt-niartial has been received astonishment, mingled with j indignation, throughout the i world. The Times refers to the V ,nt f the Court as the most prostitution of justice which1,013 words
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Article490 1899-10-13 5 LEGAL ADMINISTRATION NEEDS REFORM. A correspondent of the Morning Post makes some very sensible remarks on the legal administration of the Crown Colonies which will soon have to be considered. Under the present system, in many instances, the writer says, too much work is demanded for too490 words
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Article, Illustration854 1899-10-13 5 (conducted by king’s pawn.”) All chess correspondence should be addressed to King’s Pawn.” Solutions: Problem No. 132(Wainwright) P queens; No. 133, (Rashby) Kt— B 3. Correct solutions received from Caissa, A. O. 8., and Aquarius. IRREGULAR OPENING. Notes from Literary Digest (New York). White. Black. Herr l*asker. Mr. Lee.854 words
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Article71 1899-10-13 5 Mention was made in yesterday’s Reuter’s telegram of a concentration of Boer troops at Muller’s Farm. We were unable at the time to locate Muller’s Farm, but have since learned that it is a homestead situated in Muller’s Pass, some 20 miles south of Botha’s Pass, in the71 words
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Article69 1899-10-13 5 Experiments have been made at Shoeburyness with the 6-inch quickfiring gun. When worked by experienced officers and men of the Royal Artillery, five rounds per minute were achieved. When fired at the targets travelling 37 miles an hour (the rate of a very fast torpedo boat),69 words
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Article83 1899-10-13 5 Ranjitsinhji’8 team ot cricketers for America was to sail on Sept. 13th, and after playing four or five matches is expected back in England towards the end of the present month. The side includes, besides K. S. Ranjitsinliji himself, Mr. A. C. MacLaren, Mr. C. L Townsend,83 words
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Article77 1899-10-13 5 We have received a copy of Cycling in Malaya,” a collection of notes that originally appeared in the Field and have been reprinted for the guidance of cyclists and others contemplating a trip in the Malay Peninsula. The notes are compiled by an experienced cyclist in these77 words
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Article155 1899-10-13 5 ALLEGED CORRUPTION. On Tuesday, J. C. Fernandez, aq inspector of the Chinese Protectorate, was arrested on the charge of receiving sums of ten and twenty dollars from Tan'Tuah Chee and Lim Chong Hong, respectively. The men are licensed recruiters. According to the information laid, they wished to155 words
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Article160 1899-10-13 5 11 king’s OWN SMOKING CONCERT. A smoking concert in connection with the King’s Own Lodge of the II.A 0.8. was held, last evening, at 153, Ceci 1 »St reet The hall had been gaily decorated for the occasion, and Mr. W. A. Watford presided over a160 words
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Article1025 1899-10-13 5 London, 8th 8ept. On Saturday last, at the Catfurd tract, the Catford Gold Vase was contested for by amateurs for the first time, the distance being 100 miles. The Vase was originally put up for a 12 hours’ professional ractr ridden over three days, 6 hours on1,025 words
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Article48 1899-10-13 6 Thb French authorities of Laos {French Indo-China) are doing all they can to encourage the production of cochineal. In recent years, the harvest has amounted to from 2,000 to 4,000 piculs. A picul of cochineal was sold, last year, for $12 at Bassac, and $14 at Khong.48 words
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Article60 1899-10-13 6 The State trial of Knezevitch and his fellow prisoners, before a special tribunal, ended on 8ept. 25th, when Knezevitch was sentenced to death for attempting to assassinate ex-King Milan, and for high treason. The other prisoners were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment for high tie ason.60 words
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Article138 1899-10-13 6 At a meeting of the Penang Municipal Commission on Friday last, Mr. Bromhead-Matthews drew attention to the prevalence of cargo robbery at the Jetty there, and the need for inquiry into the matter. The Commissioners agreed that the Deputy President, Mr. Gilchrist, and Mr. Bromhead-Matthews be appointed138 words
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Article216 1899-10-13 6 Subscriptions for the famine-stricken inhabitants of British East Africa were being raised at Colombo, at the date of last mail advices. Thenewsto hand from East Africa discloses an appalling state of affairs. One gentleman writes: “The distress is very great and deaths are numerous.” He adds that any216 words
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Article306 1899-10-13 6 A Chinaman named Li Kim Lion" has undertaken the rearing of silkworms in Java, and he seems to have succeeded in his enterprise, according to a report sent by the French Consul at Batavia to the Office National du Commerce.” Not only does Li Kim Liong306 words
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Article279 1899-10-13 6 A Kling has been fined $l5 for illtreating a bullock. A Chinaman was this morning sent to gaol for seven days for begging in Arab Street. Last night, a death from enteric fever occurred in Waterloo Street, in a house used as a boarding-house for Manila men.279 words
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Article37 1899-10-13 6 I anitas is going to Calcutta for the big meeting at tlie end of the year. He will run in several events, and will almost certainly be entered for the Viceory’s Cup, run on Dec. 26th.37 words
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Article33 1899-10-13 6 The Russian transport Kherson 4,595 tons, with 157 crow, commanded Captain Ostolupotf, arrived here yesterday. She carries 257 men, women, and children, and is expected to leave for Vladivostock to-morrow.33 words
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Article37 1899-10-13 6 Mr. Clayton, this morning, disposed of fifty persons summoned by the police and other officials. There were eleven for allowing cattle to graze on the roadside, and twenty-one for street obstruction. The penalties were easy.37 words
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Article64 1899-10-13 6 The Argyll which iiad been stranded on the beach at Kobe since August loth, was refloated on the 19th Sept. II. M. S. Hermione which had been successful in moving the strandcu vessel the day before, was assisted by a Japanese dredger, and, after thirty in mutes'64 words
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Article57 1899-10-13 6 Mks. Basagoiti, of Oxley Rise reports the theft of a gold bracelet, $25 in notes, and S2O in silver from tier house. She suspects one ot her boys who has decamped. Mr. J. Bellinger, 52 A Grange Road, states that a pair of trousers and a coat, value57 words
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Article63 1899-10-13 6 news comes from Portuguese Timor. The natives are rising again 1 here is a scarcity ot provisions, Hum amongst others tilings being exhausted, and the payot the Government servants is seven months in arrear. An officer oi the name of Duarte has been shot during the fighting63 words
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Article69 1899-10-13 6 Ng Watt appeared, yesterday, in answer to summonses for refusing to pay ’rikisha hire, assaulting a puller, and non-attendance. On the first complaint he was ordered to pay* sixty cents fare, and five dollars as compensation to the puller. On the second he was fined «20, with69 words
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Article2005 1899-10-13 6 ERNEST NEEDHAM - BY ERNEST NEEDHAM. III. (All rights reserved.) FORWARDS AND FORWARD PLAY. It goes without saying that the forwards of a team must be on friendly terms or they will not ggt on very well together. Combination is absolutely essential, and anything in the nature of boycotting is certain2,005 words
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Article385 1899-10-13 6 TRANSVAAL CRISIS DATES TO OCT. 1st. The Hague, '1~>H fapj The Moderate British party at Cap* Town condemn the attitude taken uCecil Rliodcs in the Cape Parliament. 1 X(jth Sept, Negotiations are going on between the Governments of Britain. Germany, ana Portugal regarding the maintenance 01 the385 words
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Article81 1899-10-13 6 Yesterday, William Anttu-ny David Francis appeared bel i Brockman in answer to a issued at the instance ot 11 1 Anthony for causing hurt, and utrespass on the 10th ult. at ,l! Barracks. Quarter-Master !>»* K. O. R, gave evidence m lll '.“i The defendants were81 words
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Article644 1899-10-13 7 „TAFF INADEQUATE. i 6 w'rites a correspon- learn from the Governor’s delivered before the Legislative t OI1 Tuesday last, that something t i,,ne to try and prevent the ,f Lcri-beri at Tan Tock Seng This insidious disease has wiv. hut surely, spreading patients during the past644 words
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Article88 1899-10-13 7 1 M »ntreal garrison has decided the suggestion that a miliv tournament should be held at in September next year, f a ,ny (l f tLe Empire and each the American Union will be I t«> send representative to join the hnj.i-rial .Service and the Canadian •hi88 words
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Article467 1899-10-13 7 Insp.-General Riccard presided at the Licensing Sessions held at the Central Police Station yesterday. The other members present were: Drs. Middleton and Ellis, Capt. Craufurd, and Messrs. Evans and Bland. Mr. Joaquim applied on behalf of Mrs. H. Day, 23-1, Coleman Street, for the restoration of her license.467 words
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Article57 1899-10-13 7 Lim Twa Tau w r as brought before Mr. \Y offers tan, this morning, for snatching a pair of earrings from a Chinese woman in Fraser Street. She caught him in the act, and he struck her to get free, hut she held on till a constable57 words
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Article63 1899-10-13 7 In the Supreme Court, this morning, before the Chief Justice, the claim of Allagappa Chitty against W. Burbridge was continued. The case has been before the Court on several previous occasions, plaintiff claiming $145alleged to be due on a promissory note. Mr. Ellis for plaintiff, and Mr.63 words
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Article152 1899-10-13 7 Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart, in their weekly share report, dated yesterday, say Punjoms have been done at $9 and sBj in Hongkong, but no sales are reported here. Queen Mines ha\e been sold at 47 cents. Jelebus changed hands at 815 J for the settlement on Friday, but152 words
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Article993 1899-10-13 7 AFFAIRS IN YUNNAN. The following notes are from a private letter, dated Kutsing, Yunnan, on the 3rd August:—Our province now is in a curious state. The recent Mengtze riot (of which you will have heard), when Commissioner and Mrs. Spinney and Mr. Oldham lost everything, and993 words
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Article431 1899-10-13 7 DATES TO THE 25TH SEPT. On the 23rd September, an American squadron consisting of the Charleston Monterey Concord,and Za/iro bombarded the town of Olongapo in Subic Bay and partly destroyed the buildings of the ex-Spanish Navy Yard there. The insurgents held out for six hours and then retreated.431 words
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Article97 1899-10-13 7 A MINING CONCESSION. Dr. Dudgeon has received for the Yangtsze Corporation, Limited, of London, a valuable coal concession consisting of 39 square miles and situated north of Die Great Wall near hhanhaikwan. The property consists of five distinct seams of a semi-anthracite coal, each being upwards ot six97 words
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Article355 1899-10-13 7 SECOND QUARTER’S RETURN8. HEAVY STERLING AND DOLLAR INCREASES The returns of imports and exports in the Straits Settlements for the second quarter of 1899 have been published. It shows heavy increases in values, chiefly in Singapore. imports. The figures marshalled give the following totals as regards355 words
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Article81 1899-10-13 7 A l .S. SAILING SHIP BURNT. Tiie American sailing ship (ievrye S let son was lost by lire on t lie night of the 10;h September near the Loochoos. She was from tlie State of Maine, and took fire about .‘30 miles east, of Miyngo Gone. Captain81 words
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Article83 1899-10-13 7 A gentleman who has recently returned to Australia, from South Afiica, says Mr. Kruger is not the man he was by any means. He Ims become moody, and seems rather childish. He sits most of the day on the verandah of his house smoking a long, curved pipe,83 words
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Article76 1899-10-13 7 A Hokien named Tan Kim Lek, of 6 Robinson Road, reports that yesterday he found 36 baskets of gutta, valued at $293, missing. The gutta was part of a consignment from Padang, which had been left on the shore at that place previous to being shipped. A76 words
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Article84 1899-10-13 8 SATURDAY, 7 TH OCTOBER. The formation of a St. Andrew’s Society is talked of in Penang. Three cases of hat-snatching have been reported from Tanjong Pagar Road. A Chinaman was found in the five-foot way yesterday, evidently suffering from epilepsy. He died in hospital. At Rangoon, on the 21st Sept.,84 words
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Article42 1899-10-13 8 Supplemental Budget, No. 3, of the Singapore Municipality provides for an outlay of $31,209. Of this amount, $10,600 go on Conservancy. Mains and water services call for $6,000. An extra outlay of $1,200 for legal fees is also provided for.42 words
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Article41 1899-10-13 8 The Italian cruiser Liguria 3,600 tons, 7,000 horse power, and 29 guns, arrived from Colombo yesterday and anchored in the Roads. She is commanded by Captain G. Casella, carries a crew of 207, and is bound for China.41 words
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Article43 1899-10-13 8 The United States Consul-General here has been directed by his Government to notify the masters and agents of steamers clearing from Singapore for the Philippines to issue passage tickets only to such persons whose papers have be*>n passed at his office.43 words
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Article41 1899-10-13 8 The Governor has appointed the Colonial Surgeon, Straits Settlement, to he superintendent of vaccination for the Straits Settlements, and the Assistant Colonial Surgeons at Penong, Province Wellesley, and Malacca, to be deputy superintendents of vaccination for their several Settlements.41 words
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Article64 1899-10-13 8 Mr. Annandale, who has been with Mr. Skeat on his expedition through the semi-independent Malay States on the east coast, is now on a short visit to Selangor. He reports that Mr. Skeat has made the ascent of Gunong Tahan and that small-pox is raging at Kota64 words
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Article75 1899-10-13 8 Great Britain is a very small consumer of coffee, using only 07 0 lb. per head. Holland uses per head 23 lb., Denmark 15 lb., Belgium 11 lb., United States 9 95 lb., Germany 5 25 lb., and Fiance 325 lb. It is satisfactory to learn that the75 words
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Article243 1899-10-13 8 A correspondent views with much satisfaction the results of the Licensing Justices’ meeting, held on Thursday, and says that, while he does not hold a brief for the Temperance party, he is sure that not only that party, but the thoughtful general public will express satisfaction at the243 words
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Article849 1899-10-13 8 MEETING TO-DAY. The twentieth ordinary general meeting of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Company(Lim.)washeld at noon to-day, at the Exchange Rooms, for the purpose of receiving the directors’ report and accounts for the half-year ended 6th August, 1899. Mr.Arnot Reid presided and amongst those present were: Messrs. W. Ewald,849 words
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Article1772 1899-10-13 8 Last morning, the weather was very threatening at about half-past five. Despite this, some of the horses went round, doing slow work. At about six, the rain came down heavUy, and work had to be stopped, the rain continuing till nine 9 o’clock. Nearly all Dalian’s horses, as1,772 words
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Article186 1899-10-13 8 SEPOY LINES GOLF n.t THE ANNUAL MEETING Thb annual general meeting. Sepoy Lines Golf Club wa uH tht night at the Club. Tliere w, re 7 ln the Hon. W. R. Collyer l l t i''T nt: Dr. Ellis,the Captain, and D,' 1,r Wolferstan, Rodesse, Carter Broadrick, Cuscaden, JhfrThorpe,186 words
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Article639 1899-10-13 8 From the Field we make some extracts from a longer article <le«cribin» planting methods in Malaya. The writer says I began by serving a short term of apprenticeship under an old planter, and then commenced opening up 100 acres in Liberian coffee and rubber, with a few639 words
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Article28 1899-10-13 8 The railway buildings at Kw* Kangsar, and the bridge over the 1 river at Karei, are nearing comply which ia expected in March or AP next.28 words
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Article917 1899-10-13 9 I almost seems as if the acute in the Transvaal has, to some ;V vrr-hadowed the question of s !iV Memorial in Singapore, ■j perhaps, as it should be. To I tli«* British dominions in I (1 by annexing the Transvaal I* orange Free State will be917 words
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Article554 1899-10-13 9 TROUBLE WITH CHINESE. At Kwang-Chau-Wan, the port leased from the Chinese Government, the French authorities find it hard to get the Chinese to mark out the boundaries of the concession. The Chinese living in the neighbourhood are hostile to the French occupation and seek to oppose it by554 words
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Article125 1899-10-13 9 The report of the directors of the China Traders’ Insurance Co., for presentation to shareholders at the 33rd ordinary meeting, to be held on Tuesday next, records that uurmg the year the net premia amounted to $1,064 806, and the working account shows a balance at125 words
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Article778 1899-10-13 9 ACHEEN. Advices from Acheen report successful expeditions in which the enemy in the field south of Pedir suffered heavy losses from being taken by surprise. Thus on the 6th and 7th September, a patrol suddenly fell upon a band at Paya Bakung. Eight of the enemy fell. Many778 words
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Article3534 1899-10-13 9 11A ROMANCE BY MRS. EGERTON EA8TWICK.] Chap. XIII. 11 e 1 SOME LITILE TALK AWHILE OF ME AND THEE. J “I never saw a white snake,” Captain I Jewitt said abruptly, as he turned away I from Mrs. Lesterre. I The incident served to recall his own3,534 words
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Article74 1899-10-13 10 Messrs. Robinson and Co., of Raffles Square, report that property was stolen from their godown on the 5th inst, to the value of Si,600. The stolen articles include watches, rings, and chains. A Hokien living at 140, Tanjong Rhu, reports that yesterday a baju on which were three diamond74 words
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Article66 1899-10-13 10 Ills many friends in the East will be interested to learn that Captain Sir E. Chichester has been appDinted Naval Director of Transports at Durban, the chief port of Natal, which is likely to be the sea base of operations against the Transvaal in the event of66 words
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Article137 1899-10-13 10 Among the many efforts made to increase the trade of France in the East is one by which the Consuls are to he brought into direct communication with the business men of their country. In pursuance of this plan, the French Consul-General at Calcutta was to hold a137 words
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Article146 1899-10-13 10 SWEEPSTAKES COMPETITIONS. In lieu of the old monthly medal competitions, which have lately received but poor support, the executive of the Penang Golf Club have decided to make a Monthly Handicap Sweepstakes, to be played off on the last Saturday of each month (provided it be not146 words
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Article197 1899-10-13 10 TASK BEFORE THE GOVERNOR. The Governor’s visit to Pahang seems to have been postponed sine die says the Malay Mail. This is a pity. There has been such a misconception as to the actual condition of Pahang, especially financially, that a tour through the State might open Sir197 words
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Article764 1899-10-13 10 General Sir Redvers Buller was to sail for the Cape on Saturday. A Gymkiiana meeting is fixed to be held at Kiota, on the 28th instant, with seven events. A Chinaman was, this morning, fined SI for carrying a dozen fowls with their heads down. The Italian764 words
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Article32 1899-10-13 10 SMALL- POX CASES. Iwo cases of small-pox have i reported, a Javanese woman raidin'?' 22 Acheen Lane, and a Kling f to have been living near the :,th Z stone Pasar Panjang.32 words
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Article53 1899-10-13 10 Probate of the will of the late Can Orant, of Singapore, was granted to L widow by Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jo* this morning. The late Captain Grant died some tune ago at Labnan and foimerly master of the Lihelie, tradin* to and from Singapore. Mr. Stuart appeared53 words
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Article43 1899-10-13 10 Lord and Lady Huntingdon have returned from abroad sooner than they intended to do. They went through Japan and China, spending six weeks in Hongkong, but were not able to go on to Australia, as Lord Huntingdon was not very well.43 words
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Article50 1899-10-13 10 The semi-final tie in the Darul Adah Football Cup competition, which was to have been played at Jalan fiesaron Sunday, between the Darul Bahar and the Darul Mashoor, did not come off on account of the bad state of ti» ground. The game will be played next Sunday.50 words
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Article48 1899-10-13 10 Tiie Perak Golf Club have been ask** to send a team to .Singapore at Christmas. A letter has been received 1 roc the .Singapore Cricket Club inviting Perak to send a team to Singapore during the Christinas holidays. The invitation has been accepted. /V/vri; fV48 words
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Article51 1899-10-13 10 The German cruiser Capta.n Pohl, from Hamburg, is due here shortly on her maiden voyage, bound for the Far East. The Hanna is a cruiser of 5,900 ton*, built at Stettin in 189 S, and carries J 4 guns. The on reaching the China Station, wdl relieve the51 words
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Article59 1899-10-13 10 We have to announce the death w Mr. F. von Hartwig, the senior partnr. of Messrs. Hartwig and Co., "Inca occurred at 3 p m., on .Saturday, m ,n old age. The deceased gentleman 81 years of age and had spent 46 car. of his life59 words
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Article52 1899-10-13 10 Tiie United Planters’ Association Federated Malaya wants the Kesi'i*: General to start a Department o culture. The Resident-Oi.eral i* asked the Association to furim 1 with an estimate of the yearly such a department, besides as to its sphere of work, and arevenue expected from the sale* o52 words
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Article94 1899-10-13 10 A CORRESPONDENT says ail ut‘l* dog was shot in Piinsep Friday evening, by a Mumcip* shooter, who went on his wa> the body where it lay. h‘‘ itrl V j; ltobjectionable thing was reum\* t r writer objects to this arranj-* ll obvious reasons, and tiling 1 t j94 words
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Article1201 1899-10-13 11 j ontinue my notes on the 4th .w race. After Ringleader comes Vp hioness. I well remember the time Y M iare was imported by Abrams. J. vas put into training, and the way i-i »ved pleased everybody. The mare -tinted in such glowing colours that was at1,201 words
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Article50 1899-10-13 11 There was an entertainment at the Marine Club on Saturday night to which the members were at liberty to invite their lady friends. The programme was contributed to by Messrs. Glover, Heymans (violin), Powell Robinson, Koek, and Cross. Mr. F. Whitefield, the manager, accompanied on the piano.50 words
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Article170 1899-10-13 11 The October monthly medal was played for on Saturday. Mr. Dyer handed in the best score, but as he had already won a medal competition this year, Wright, who handed in an 82 nett, w*as declared the winner. Owing to counter attractions, only 22 members turned out170 words
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Article186 1899-10-13 11 In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones heard the appeal of Chu Chin Luan against a conviction by Mr. Howard for assisting in a public lottery and in delivering lottery tickets. The appeal has been before the Court on a previous occasion, but His Lordship again186 words
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Article1315 1899-10-13 11 VIEWS OF AN OLD RESIDENT. AN INTERVIEW IN SINGAPORE. Mr. Hardey, of Messrs. J. M. Lyon and Co., Singapore, has resided several years in South Africa, including Cape Colony, the Transvaal, Natal, Basutoland, and Zululand. Mr. Hardey has served in the Colonial forces —the Cape Mounted Rifles —and1,315 words
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Article136 1899-10-13 11 Many of the seafaring men of Singapore and of the public generally will be sorry to hear of the death of Captain S. L. B. Sorensen, which took place at 12.30 on Saturday afternoon. The funeral took place in the Cemetery at 7.30 yesterday morning. Capt.136 words
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Article232 1899-10-13 11 ENTRIES FOR THE TOURNAMENT. Very good entries have been received for the American Tournament for Mrs. \V arrack’s prize, which will commence to-morrow, at 5 p.m. sharp, on the ground of the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club. Owing to the number of entries, and so that the232 words
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Article688 1899-10-13 11 LAWYERS AND CIVIL SERVICE V. S. V. A. A match between the S. V. A. and an eleven representing the Lawyers and Civil Service was playecl cn the Espla- nade on Saturday. The S. V. A. batted first, but with the exception of Abram* i 28, and Plumpton 19,688 words
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Article33 1899-10-13 11 The British steamer Chicn Slum with 853 men, 46 women, and 61 children atk board, arrived here yesterday. Whikflt anchored in the Roads, two men leapeft overboard and wore drowned.33 words
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Article1649 1899-10-13 12 WAR PREPARATIONS. London 27 th Sept. It is reported that the military authorities are vastly gratified at the promptitude and smoothness with which the Indian reinforcements have been despatched. But it cannot be said that the public are equally gratified with the transport arrangements here. The results1,649 words
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Article63 1899-10-13 12 The Hongkong Telegraph understands that there are three English firms in Hongkong, making borings to ascertain the nature of the bottom of the harbour, so as to make a tender for the extension of the Naval Yard. The basin and dry dock will extend 100 feet from63 words
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Article76 1899-10-13 12 Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Stringer met with an accident while cycling down the hill near his house. It would appear that, while he was riding with only one hand on the handle bar, the wheel of the bicycle suddenly twisted in a rut and Mr. Stringer fell, striking his76 words
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Article214 1899-10-13 12 Lim Wye has two months for stealing a dhoby’s iron in Orchard Road. Tiik French are employing Chinese workmen for service in the Soudan. Five hundred and eighty-five deaths were registered at Singapore last month. The ratio per thousand was 29.57 per thousand. Manila exchanges report the214 words
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Article167 1899-10-13 12 This morning, an additional police constable named Sangali was brought before Mr. Howard, on remand, on a charge of extortion in August. Inspector Dickson conducted the case for the Crown, and Mr. R. W. Braddell appeared for the defence. Nagalingam, a mandore in the employ of the late167 words
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Article790 1899-10-13 12 THE CASE REFERRED BACK. Mb. St. Vincent B. Down, of 60-1, Grange Road, Singapore, appealed in the Supreme Court yesterday against the decision of the third magistrate who had dismissed an action brought by Mr. Down against Private Dalton, K.O.R., for house trespass, voluntarily causing hurt, and790 words
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Article72 1899-10-13 12 A new Transvaal industry is the growth of coffee. An attempt has been made in the De Kaap Valley, and the first bag was harvested and sold in Barberton at Is. 4d. per lb. A considerable number of plants are being cultivated, and one grower expects72 words
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Article782 1899-10-13 12 WARREN CHALLENGE 8HlELl 12th CO. R. A. V. TA.NJO.VG r A G AB N i, 12 Co of the R A and th,T I jon* Pagar toot bail Club ma Y. second round of the Warr.-n Shield competition, last nick f'B Recreation Club ground. Tbe, ntl *H large crowd782 words
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Article50 1899-10-13 12 The Rajah of Sarawak has I**** 1 rules for the management and con r< Chinese immigration depots there, engagement of coolies from such P. will in future be enforced. The j has also passed an Indian Imnng Ordinance similar to the Strait* ments Ordinance on the same50 words
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Article1284 1899-10-13 13 I ,ng spell, the course proper I r i this morning and fast work I 1 ,n!er of the day. The first to I v re Chevalier (Kirwan up) I i in (Xeeson up). They went tup «>f the straight and were I at a strong gallop from1,284 words
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Article392 1899-10-13 13 In the Supreme Court, yesterday, the Chief Justice gave judgment in the case of Allagappa Clietty v. W. Burbidge. Plaintiff, lie said, claimed SI do, balance due on a promissory note made by the defendant on the 2(ilh I March, 1895. The defence was that the claim392 words
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Article1970 1899-10-13 13 ERNEST NEEDHAM - BY ERNEST NEEDHAM. IV. (All rights reserv&l.) BACK AND HALF-BACK FLAY. THE FULL-BACK. The selection of players for the fullback position indicates a variety of opinions as to the qualifications needed at tiiis very responsible point in the field. We see both the heavy and the light types,1,970 words
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Article107 1899-10-13 13 to-day’s summonses. This morning, Mr. Brockman bad on his tile a hundred and seventy Municipal summons cases for disposal. Among these were summonses issued against Messrs. T. Sohst, T. Paul, W. Windrath, G. Friedrich, W. Kindlieman, R. T. Reid, W. Von Schoon, and W. Winter for verandah obstruction.107 words
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Article157 1899-10-13 13 A telegram from South Africa, via the Hague, dated Oct. 4th, and published in a Java paper, says that the British troops from Kimberley have entered the Orange Free Stale; and that owing to want of forage, the British troops in Natal have retired to Zandspruyt, their157 words
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Article364 1899-10-13 13 The Hr it is h Medic il Journal says Dr. Hamilton Wright, assistant under Dr. Mott, F.R.S., in the Pathological Laboratory of the London County Council at Clay bury, has, we are informed, been selected by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to go out to364 words
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Article382 1899-10-13 14 THE POLICY PURSUED. TO THE EDITOR OF THE (< STRAITS TIMES. Sir, In the Straits Times of Sept. 1st, I read that the British North Borneo Coy. has decided to take over the Tambunan country on the petition of the inhabitants headed by Mat Salleh, and has382 words
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Article124 1899-10-13 14 In the annual report *of the Army Tern per a nee Association for the., yoar -ended March 31st last, it is stated that the average membership, 20,668, shows a decrease of 9,060 on the previous year. The report says it is only right to point out that124 words
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Article325 1899-10-13 14 Sanderson Co.’s coffee market report for the month ending on the 14th September states that supplies of spot coffee from Costa Rica, Salvador, and Columbia continued on a liberal scale, with an improvement in the demand. The offerings of East- India were of an unattractive description, and325 words
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Article, Illustration649 1899-10-13 14 (conducted by king’s pawn.”) All Chess correspondence should be addressed to w King’s Pawn.” Solution of Problem No. 134 (Aliauis) is Q —R 2. Correct solutions received from Caissa (one of the prettiest waiting problems I have seen for some time), A. O. S., and Aquarius. BUY LOPEZ. NOTES649 words
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Article73 1899-10-13 14 During the twenty-four hours ended at noon on the Ist instant, there was 1 case of plague at Hongkong and no death; during the succeeding twentyfour hours there were one case and one death. The Hongkong Daily Press understands that ten consecutive days have to pass without a73 words
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Article78 1899-10-13 14 HEAVY FIGHTING IN CEBU. On the 22nd and 23rd September, Col. Snyder with 517 officers and men of the 19th, 6th, and 23rd Infantry, and the 6th Artillery captured seven forts, mounted with smooth-bore cannon, and 12 intrenched and fortified places about five miles west of Cebu. The78 words
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Article91 1899-10-13 14 AGAIN TO THE FRONT. It is stated in Pekin that, having gathered that any attempt at deposition of the Emperor would be met by very determined opposition, the EmpressDowager has shown more consideration to the Emperor, giving him more freedom to speak on State affairs with the officials91 words
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Article139 1899-10-13 14 Khoo Hooi Leong, a Chinaman at Penang, has lost a valuable legacy by turning Roman Catholic. Twentythousand dollars had been left him by will, on condition that he had been brought up in the Chinese religion and was professing it at the time of attaining his majority.139 words
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Article216 1899-10-13 14 PRINCE HENRY CUT8 THE FIRST SOD. H. R. H. Prince Henry of Prussia, on the 23rd Septem ber, paid a visit to the town of Kiaochau. Upon the arrival of the cavalcade at Kiaochau H. It H. was welcomed in specially friendly style by the Chinese magistrate216 words
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Article85 1899-10-13 14 HIGHER AMALGAM AVERAGE. A telegram from Raub dated 9th instant states The rough cleaning-up of the battery yielded 2,420 ounces amalgam, the estimated quantity of stone crushed being 950 tons. The battery stopped three days and a half, in order to undergo repairs. [This works out to85 words
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Article231 1899-10-13 14 Tan Eng has three months for the theft of a quantity *of coffee on the 6th inst. A Hylam boy was, this morning, fined So or ten days, for trespass in the outhouses at Tanglin Barracks. Work in connection with the extension of the sea-wall near the231 words
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Article44 1899-10-13 14 Mr. Soiist appeared at the Police Court, yesterday afternoon, in answer to a Municipal summons for verandah obstruction. He explained that h‘l3 late appearance was due to the illegibility of the date of the summons. He was lined two dollars and costs.44 words
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Article46 1899-10-13 14 The Naval Court of Inquiry at Kobe to investigate the stranding of the steamer Argyll has exonerated the captain from ail blame, but has suspended the chief mate’s certificate as master for three months, recommending that a certifipate of lower grade be granted him.46 words
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Article47 1899-10-13 14 News has been received from Pekin that, owing to the delay of the Tsungli Yamen in settling the demands of Italy, the Italian Minister has of late used very threatening language to the Yamen, and an ultimatum is anticipated shortly from the Italian Government.47 words
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Article62 1899-10-13 14 From the Ist April, 1898, to 31st March, 1899, there were nine accidents on the Bangkok to Gengkoi section of the Korat Nagara Rajasima railway, and six people were killed. Two of these weredeaf women, who were walking between the rails and did not hear the62 words
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Article130 1899-10-13 14 Is the Supreme Court, this morning, Mr. Hyndman-Jones heard the case of Chia Keng Beng v. Tagamappa Chitty. This was an action to set aside a mortgage made in favour of the defendant by plain tiff for various loans amounting to *13,000. Plaintiff denied having received all130 words
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Article28 1899-10-13 14 Thb following notice “The proclamation r rr Chinese emigration from Horn* the Straits Settlements i f rescinde,!. Arrivals from Ho n > Will be subject to quarantine.28 words
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Article429 1899-10-13 14 DATES TO THE 22n D THE TRANSVAAL cUl.sN One thousand men are en strengthening the defences m > tona, where trenches are r vated and earthworks At Kimberley, ti.e preat mining centre in Bririsl, iwi... a guard of one thousand i„ eil j i'H enrolled for429 words
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Article72 1899-10-13 14 WHEN AUCTIONEERS DIFFER Yesterday, F.W.C. A>imunt uhtained a warrant of arrest against W B H Jfenden for assault and ini-cliiei 1- morning, the ease was postponed 1 the 17th inst. HaHeiitien w.u then removed to the station f r 1 n: disorderly in court. Mr. Howard uif72 words
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Article181 1899-10-13 14 WITHDRAWAL OF A CASE Yesterday afternoon, two Fureptfins were brought before Mr. How.u 1, remand, and charged with assaulted the landlady of tin* C» T r a Hotel on the 1st instant. Mr. 1* r,t Baynes appeared for the j.iomm .1 and Mr. Van Cuylenberg d* l'‘ 1181 words
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Article1970 1899-10-13 15 iKI >uIBLE'S” COMMANDER. 119 s j> ercy M. Scott, who has t..,i to the command of the B r lV s the Xaral and Military ■V Y,. Congratulated on having .,-n i ,r so high a responsibility. .‘.j x years of age, without B y >’■!,.n. e,1,970 words
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Article54 1899-10-13 15 Yesterday, a Hokien went to a shop in New Bridge Road and, after purchasing a quantity of fruit, paid $4 in coppers or the same. Subsequently, it was found that $2 worth of copper was bad. The man was arrested, and a further sum of bad coin was54 words
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Article110 1899-10-13 15 SURVEYING SZECHUAN. Among the arrivals by the German mail steamer Bayern to-day is Mr. J. Pritchard Morgan, M. I\, who has come from London with Dr. Jack, for twentythree years the Government geologist of Queensland, and a geological staff. It is their intention to go to Pekin110 words
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Article116 1899-10-13 15 A correspondent refers to a paragraph appearing in the Straits Times touching on cruelty to fowls, and asks why the cruelty, in a different form, should be continued for fully forty-four hours after police interference. In the case in question, he says, a man was taken into116 words
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Article161 1899-10-13 15 The other night, a cyclist on the Pahang Trunk Road smelt the strong odour of a tiger and heard his roar a deal too close to be pleasant. These brutes are a great nuisance to the villagers by carrying off their goats and buffaloes.* Nearly as bad161 words
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Article1213 1899-10-13 15 (By A Contributor.) Early in 1858, or nearly 42 years ago, we paid a visit to Sarawak, and it may interest some to get a glimpse of that place at that early period. Borneo generally was a terra incognita, and was known to the outside world as in1,213 words
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Article63 1899-10-13 15 Mr. H. C. Belfield, Commissioner of Lands and Mines, Federated Malay States, and lately Acting Resident of Selangor, has been granted three months* vacation leave, with effect from 29th September, 1899. Lieutenant-Colonel R. S. F. Walker, c.m.g., acts as British Resident, Selangor, in addition to his own duties,63 words
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Article116 1899-10-13 15 The American Tournament for Mrs. \Y r arrack's prize was commenced last veiling, when the lawns presented a very gay and animated appearance with uinecourtsin fullswing. The principle of the American Tournament is that each pair entered play a certain number of games against every other pair,116 words
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Article125 1899-10-13 15 We are in receipt of a copy of an interesting publication entitled 44 The Production of Tin,” written by Henry Louis, Professor of Mining, Durham College of Science. It is a reprint of a series of articles written speciallv for 44 The Mining Journal,” and is published at125 words
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Article111 1899-10-13 15 The principal business at the meeting of Legislative Council on Monday, tilt* 2drd inst., is the consideration, in the second reading stage, of thy Supply Bill for T.iOO. The Penang members will be present at the meeting; and the Colonial Secretary will propose that a grant-in-aid of SlO,OOO111 words
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Article889 1899-10-13 16 London 30 th Sept. General Joubert and his staff have Arrived at Volksrust. The British batteries of Artillery which left Ladyj»niith ostensibly for Dundee have been suddenly ordered to Newcastle nearer to the frontier. The British troops at Glencoe are occupying a kopje in the vicinity, and889 words
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Article358 1899-10-13 16 THE SHIELD COMPETITION. S. V. A. l\ LAWYERS AND CIVIL SERVICE. The match between the S. V. A. and the Lawyers and Civil Service was brought to a conclusion last evening on the Esplanade. The S. V. A. had on Saturday totalled 67, and the L. and C. S.,358 words
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Article166 1899-10-13 16 M. Jules Guerin, tlie President of the Anti-Semitic League, who has been barricaded in his bouse in Paris for the past five weeks, has at last sum ndered to the police. Particulars which have come to hand show that the French authorities decided at last to abandon166 words
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Article64 1899-10-13 16 The Selangor Turf Club met at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday last, and passed the report and accounts for the halfyear ending on the 30th September. At that date, the cash balance stood at 7. Sir Frank Swettenham was re-elected President of the Club. The following gentlemen were64 words
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Article264 1899-10-13 16 A sampan containing 10 bags of rice was yesterday seized by the river police. An owner is wanted. For gaming in public Mr. Wolferstan sent a Chinaman, this morning, to prison for three months. The German mail steamer Sachsen left Hongkong yesterday at 9 a.m., and is264 words
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Article32 1899-10-13 16 We are asked to say that William Anthony, convicted on the sth for house trespass, should not be identified as William F. Anthony, the usher of the third magistrate's court.32 words
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Article90 1899-10-13 16 In the Supreme Court, this morning, before Mr. Ilyndium-Jones, t lie Official Assignee applied for an order to consolidate the joint and separate estates of Walter, Allen, George Herbert, and Edgar Stevenson, partners in the Jasin Estate, who have been declared bankrupts. The Official Assignee said the90 words
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Article287 1899-10-13 16 The Planters’ meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday seems to have been a breezy affair. Mr. JluUetibacli was on the war path, and his hand was against every man and every man’s hand against him. Mr. Huttenbach, apparently, desires to preach the doctrine of the sanctity of the287 words
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Article1050 1899-10-13 16 DATES TO THE 22nd SEPT. THE TRANSVAAL CRISIS. The centre of danger is the Volksraad where the majority of members are against any further concessions to the British demands. It is reported that President Kruger favours peace, but is overruled by the Pretoria legislature. If so1,050 words
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Article561 1899-10-13 16 VERY WICKED CHILDREN A correspondent says that tlie proposal lor a reformatory, which seems now to be assuming a practical form, will he one of the mod useful rn;* mires carried out during the administration of 8ir Charles Mitchell. No one, -ays the writer, save one who561 words
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Article1626 1899-10-13 17 If i: na ry meeting of members of I 'V r il Commission was held at j ;.,ai Offices yesterday. Mr.. I \“r, iided, and there were also I M«-s-rs. Anthonisz, Sohst, M 1* M »-*<•-. Meyer, Tan Cheng Tuan, I t GiangThye. r of the last meeting1,626 words
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Article753 1899-10-13 17 A PROTEST FROM TANJONG PAGAR TO THE EDITOR OF THE 8TRAIT8 TIMES.” Sir, —Would you kindly insert the following in your paper. Your account of the Warren Shield tie in yesterday’s issue of the Straits Times has at last compelled me to take up my pen on behalf753 words
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Article39 1899-10-13 17 A friendly game at Association Football was played on the EspUnade, yesterday afternoon, between the o.U. L. and “D” Coy. of the King’s. Own Regiment. It resulted in a win for the soldiers by two goals to one.39 words
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Article954 1899-10-13 17 THE VERY LATEST. The Colonial Office has newly issued ;he latest South African Blue-book, and >y yesterday’s mail we are now placed in full possession of the facts relating ;o correspondence about political affairs in the South African Republic. In the first section of the book, the954 words
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Article809 1899-10-13 17 This morning was showery, and it* was six o’clock before the first hone came out. This was old Vanitae. Southall gave him a pipe-opener twice round. The old hone wanted it badly, as he was blowing like a grampus coming in the second time round. Dukun (Neeson up),809 words
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Article575 1899-10-13 18 THE NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS DUE TO-DAY. The following officers left Southampton on September 16th in the Tantallon Castle for Natal. It was telegraphed that they duly arrived some time ago: —Lieutenant-General Sir G. S. White, V.C., commanding the forces in Natal; —Colonel E. W. D. Ward, C.B.,575 words
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Article134 1899-10-13 18 A PUBLIC SERVANT IN TROUBLE. J. C. Fernandez, an Inspector attached to the Chinese Protectorate, was yesterday charged with having illegally received sums of money from Tan I ua Chee and Lim Chang Hang. The evidence showed that the former went to the Chinese Protectorate for the purpose134 words
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Article713 1899-10-13 18 THE TRANSVAAL CRISI8. (Via Dutch Sources). The Hague, 2nd October The mobilisation of the Boer forces has been rapidly carried out. All Boers between the ages of 16 and 60 have been called under arms. A large Boer army is assembling on the frontier. A picked corps,713 words
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Article745 1899-10-13 18 GARRISON RIFLE CLUB SHOOT. As has been intimated in these columns previously, the Singapore Garrison Rifle Club are this year holding their annual shoot at the Tanglin range, on a somewhat larger 6cale than last year. It is not yet twelve months since the last three days’ meeting,745 words
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Article709 1899-10-13 18 ARRIVALS. Per s. 8. Lady Longden from Pahang— Mr. W. Douglas. Per 8. s. Brouwer from Deli—Dr. L. Y. Crooy. Pors. s. Sappho from Klang via ports—l)r. Franke, Messrs. Watson, and Stuart. Per s. Labuan from Labuan—Mr. and Mrs Berkhuysen Messrs. Bright, Lerusma, Lottie, and Guentz. Per s.709 words
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Article143 1899-10-13 18 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used:—str. —steamer; sh. —ship bq. —barque; sch —schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru. —Cruiser Gbt. —Gunboat; Tor.— Torpedo H. p. —Horse-power Brit.— British U. S. —United States; Fr.— French Ger. —German Dut.— Dutch Joh.—Jobore Ac., G. c., —General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U. —Uncertain143 words
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Article1026 1899-10-13 18 Arrivals Sings Noon or Yesterday. 9 Ban Fo Soon Dut. str. 222 tons, Captain Odink, 11th Oct. From Pontianak, 10th Oct. G.C., and 95 d.p. Lim Assam. For Pontianak, 12th—Rds. Berandan, Dut. Btr. 400 tons. Capt Zwart, llth Oct. From B. Lingtjer, 8th Oct. Ballast. Hooglandt and1,026 words
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Article767 1899-10-13 19 v m* port, probable date of arrival a id nmre of agent*. Steamers. l- r0 pp p sd Can il, Sept 26 J :r ji.-taiburg, J an 2 B. M. \vp *rt. Canal, Sept 26 Hoi gkong, Nov. B. M. i. Hamburg, Dec 5 B M. r ilcutta,767 words
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Article1211 1899-10-13 19 j Flag i b Vessel’s Nam■? A Tows. Captain From Sailed. Consignees. Rio. Oct i j j 4 ,Conch Brit str. 2314 ;Stock Batoum iSept 3SymeACo. 4 iVVill O’the Wisp str. 148 YVillock jPontianak Oct 2BanL**eHong 4 Lady Longden str. 91 |N col Pahang |Oct 3 Hock Moh 41,211 words
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Article807 1899-10-13 19 i Date. Vessel’s Name Flag ARig Captain Destination Oct 4 Ancona Brit str. Coates Coconada and Reunion 4 Puritan i str. Winder Vladi\ostock 4 Flevo str. j Forster j Kelanian via ports 4 Terrier Nor str. j Kamijord Hongkong 4 Kim Lee Dutsdi. Nacouah Khio 5 Hong Wan Brit807 words
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