The Straits Budget, 30 November 1899
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section126 1899-11-30 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE "WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” 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 Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and French Indo-China.126 words
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298 1899-11-30 1 I 7aL iv, ARTICLES. 1 in* War News. 1 »i»* rnor s Vife. South Africa. I), f.-at and Death. At tie* Front. Will Penang Aid? Samoa. I'm ciples and Rikishas. Local, Market quotations. Shipping News. Pa>>‘*nger Fist. Police News. A Boat Sunk.298 words
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Article576 1899-11-30 1 (Singapore, 30th November, 1899. PRODUCE. (Hates aro corrected to noon.) Gambier buyers 6.12$. Copra Bali, 6.70. do Pontianak, 6.20. Pepper, Black 28.75 do White, (5%) ,,46.00 Sago Flour Sarawak, 3.80. do Brunei No. 1... 2.60 i Pearl Sago 4.40. I Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 22.00 j Coffee Palembang, 15%576 words
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Article307 1899-11-30 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. and O. Bengal. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the M. M. Aunam. The mail for Europe of the 3rd November by the M. M. E. Simons arrived on Sunday. The mail from307 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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82 1899-11-30 1 London 24 th Nov. Several reports are in circulation suggesting the conclusion that the Boers are making a determined rush towards Maritzburg. Their largest force, 7,000 strong, with guns, is reported to be 25 miles from Howb-k, under the personal command of82 words
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Article25 1899-11-30 1 There were sorties from Kimberley on the ICth and 17th, resulting in sharp ighting. The British casualties were one killed and nine wounded.25 words
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Article15 1899-11-30 1 Lord Salisbury is suffering from influenza and is unable to transact business.15 words
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Article35 1899-11-30 1 Consequent on fresh Chinese protests, President McKinley has instructed General Otis to simply carry out in the Philippines the provisions of the Chinese Exclusion Act as it is applied in America.35 words
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80 1899-11-30 1 Later. The Boers commenced shelling the British camp at Mooi River yesterday, but no damage was done. [The Mooi River is crossed by the railway just over 30 miles south of Estcourt. Yesterday’s telegram reported the presence of Boers near there.] General Hildyard, with80 words
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49 1899-11-30 1 Mr. Chamberlain visited Lord Salisbury’s seat at Hatfield on Wednesday. Mr. Chamberlain visited Windsor yesterday and conferred with Count Von Hatzfeld (the German Ambassador in London). He afterwards conferred with Count von Buelow, and was subsequently received by the German Emperor.49 words
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Article15 1899-11-30 1 Later. General Sir Redvers Buller has gone to Natal.15 words
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47 1899-11-30 1 A despatch from the Orange River dated the 23rd (yesterday), states that British troops have engaged the Boers at Belmont. The artillery practice was magnificent. The infantry carried the kopjes at the point of the bayonet, clearing the Boers from their position.47 words
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39 1899-11-30 1 HEAVY LOSSES. London, 2oth Noe. The British losses in the fighting at Belmont were: Killed 5S Wounded 146 21 men are missing. The British losses include four officers killed and 21 wounded39 words
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Article13 1899-11-30 1 Fifty prisoners were taken, including the German Commandant and six field-cornets.13 words
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Article29 1899-11-30 1 THEY CARRY ALL BEFORE THEM. The British infantry behaved splendidly. Supported by the Naval Brigade and Artillery they carried three ridges successively. The British victory was complete.29 words
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Article13 1899-11-30 1 The casualties among the officers were chiefly among the Guards.13 words
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41 1899-11-30 1 TROOPS STORM A POSITION. London, 21th Nov. Lord Methuen's brigade had a severe fight at Grasspan on Saturday. The British troops stormed the Boer posi* tion. There was desperate fighting and both sides sustained heavy loss.41 words
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Article65 1899-11-30 1 REBELS WHO MAY BE SHOT. Seventy well-known Cape (Dutch) farmers have entered Barkly East and seized a magazine containing 300 Martini-Henry rifles and 4,000 rounds of ammunition. They were afterwards joined by 130 Free Staters, who arrived in the town. [Barkly East is south of Aliwal North in65 words
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Article47 1899-11-30 2 BULLER INLAND. ~A despatch from General White, dated the 22nd inst., states that the position in Ladysmith was then unchanged. The position in Natal is full of perplexities which the censorship over telegrams increases. General Buller has arrived at Durban. He proceeded immediately inland.47 words
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Article29 1899-11-30 2 _HIS ARMY IS UTTERLY ROUTED. Col. Wingate has attacked and utterly routed the Khalifa’s forces. The Khalifa himself was killed and 9,000 prisoners were also captured.29 words
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Article28 1899-11-30 2 London '28th Nor. Communication between Estcourt and Durban has been re-established. General Joubert is retiring from the Mooi River in the direction of Ladysmith.28 words
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Article98 1899-11-30 2 TILE OFFICERS KILLED. The officers killed in the fighting at Grasspan include Commander A. P. Ethelston, of H. M. S. Powerful and Major J. II. Plumbe and Captain Guy Senior, of the Royal Marines. In the battle at Belmont there were killed: Lieutenants F. L. Fryer and98 words
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Article78 1899-11-30 2 BOERS ARE RETIRING. Later. A despatch from General Buller at Maritzburg, dated the 26tli (Sunday), says that General Hildyard on the 23rd (Thursday) advanced against the enemy at Beacon Hill. The operations resulted in the enemy retiring. The British loss was Killed 14 Wounded 50 [Beacon78 words
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Article15 1899-11-30 2 Orders have been issued at Estcourt for a general advance on Colenso.15 words
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Article49 1899-11-30 2 The railway has been re-opened from the Mooi River as far as Frere. [Frere is a small station on the railway, about half-way between Estcourt and Colenso. It is 94 miles north of Estcourt as the crow flies, but is further by the railway, which winds considerably."49 words
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Article28 1899-11-30 2 Nothing further lias been heard from General Lord Methuen in the West. In the fighting at Grasspan, the Marines lost 14 killed and 91 wounded.28 words
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Article69 1899-11-30 2 AFTER SIX DAYS’ FIGHTING BOERS ARE REPULSED. The Boers have been repulsed at Kuruman, after fighting which extended over six days and nights. The enemy lost 30 killed and 28 wounded. The British loss was trilling. [Kuruman is in Bcchuanaland. It is 125 miles direct north-west of Kimberley,69 words
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Article143 1899-11-30 2 ANOTHER DIVISION TO BE MOBILISED. London 29 th Nov. All was well at Ladysmith on the 24th (Friday last.) General Buller gives the total Britisli casualties in the fighting at Grasspan as 198, including Captain Prothero, Lieut. Jones, and Midshipman Huddart, of H. M. S. Doris143 words
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Article25 1899-11-30 2 23 MILES FROM LADYSMITH. There are now 10,000 British troops at Frere. [Frere is 23 miles from Ladysmith, as the crow flies.]25 words
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Article24 1899-11-30 2 The special service squadron has been ordered to Gibraltar, after attending the farewell extended to their German Majesties at Sheerness.24 words
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Article38 1899-11-30 2 AMERICA DECLINES THE AGREEMENT. The United States Government have declined to accept the recent Samoa agreement. The U. S. Government has submitted a draft treaty which it is believed will prove acceptable to Great Britain and Germany.38 words
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Article15 1899-11-30 2 The Japanese destroyer Kagero built on the Thames, has sailed for Japan.15 words
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Advertisement80 1899-11-30 1 ■J? //j’.r i/\yJ r/Ai/s price of the Straits Times or The post free price HmVjft is S20 .i year, or 40/ ,t try to subscribe for a year, -nations for shorter periods are i proportionate rate of price as ;i v.-ar. t .s Hwlijtt can be sent to meet in80 words
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Obituary24 1899-11-30 1 DEATH. i. A i Livermore, California, U.S.A., t October, William, aged 42, i:i of James Greig, *wool broker, i; n l formerly of Singapore.24 words
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Article849 1899-11-30 2 (Straits Times 24th November.) War news is again scanty, as it will probably continue to be until the British forces are set in motion. The chief item of interest is the announcement that General Buller has gone to Natal. His going there is a recognition that fighting(Straits Times, 24th November.) - 849 words
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Article860 1899-11-30 2 (Straits Times 25th November,) Our telegram yesterday notified the fact that there had been fighting at Belmont, a town on the railway, some seventy miles south of Kimberley; and we concluded that that must have been the first serious opposition the Boers had offered to Lord Methuen’s brigade(Straits Times, 25th November,) - 860 words
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Article348 1899-11-30 2 (Straits Times 25th XoretnUr.) To the sincere regret, we feel sure of I many of our readers we end to-day I the interesting story of The I Governors Wife.” The story, as I most people know, is written bv the I talented wife of the editor of(Straits Times, 25th XoretnUr.) - 348 words
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Article242 1899-11-30 2 (Strait s Times tilth Noeemter.) Lord Methuen’s brigade has advanced from Belmont to Grasspan, 13 mile* north of Belmont and 42 miles south of Kimberley. Thirteen miles may be taken as the maximum cun* venient limit of a day’s march. ,J1 arriving at Grasspan, presumably n Friday, they(Straits Times, tilth Noeemter.) - 242 words
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Article317 1899-11-30 3 'J7th November.) I ,,f the Khalifa is another I rtone for Lord Kitchener. I r> had made so much I iC. tlifa’s recovery of power I that the news of his I .b itliin battle comes as a unrise. The Khalifa, AbdulI succeeded about thirteen I his/ 'J7th November.) - 317 words
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Article814 1899-11-30 3 i s fruit? Time*, '28th Nocembe'r.) 1o-i>ay‘s news from the seat of war is more informing than any we aav had for some days. General Buller Maritzburg. That is apparent. He also in communication by rail and w re "'ith General Hildyard’s relief and lie is, weis fruit? Time*, '28th Nocembe'r.) - 814 words
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Article566 1899-11-30 3 (Straits Times 28 th No vernier.) The Pinang Gazette of Saturday, the 25th, surprises ils. The Gazette alleges that the handsome sums given by Penang and Perak to the Indian Famine Fund, and transmitted to India through the Straits Times were handed to us by Mr. J.(Straits Times, 28 th No vernier.) - 566 words
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Article397 1899-11-30 3 (i Straits Times t 29 th November) As had been feared at the time the Anglo-German Samoa Agreement was concluded, the arrangement come to has proved unacceptable to the United States Government. Britain, Germany, and the United States have important interests at stake in Samoa. That group consists of(iStraits Timest 29th November) - 397 words
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Article1064 1899-11-30 3 (Straits Times 29 tk November.) Mr. Burkinshaw’s habit of thinking j is a habit which some of his fellow- members of the Legislative Council might do well to cultivate. Mr. Burkin- shaw, at yesterday’s Legislative Coun- cil, made an important point, urged it clearly, and suggested a(Straits Times, 29tk November.) - 1,064 words
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Article61 1899-11-30 3 Later news from Jelebu, dated the 22nd, states that, after further explanations with the tin dresser, it appears probable that the pumping machinery already ordered will be sufficient, not only for ten heads, but even for twenty heads. It is reported that all the machinery has been61 words
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Article53 1899-11-30 3 The Colonial Government communicate the following for publication:— Her Britannic Majesty’s Consul at Brunei informs the High Commissioner as follows:— Referring to my letter, 139, Chief Authorities United States of America inform me that ships permitted trade all ports Sulu, Palawan, Balabac, except places under control53 words
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Article609 1899-11-30 4 The rainfall yesterday measured four inches and a quarter. The Scotsmen of Penang have decided upon giving a ball at the Town Hall on the 30th instant, in honour of St. Andrew. A committee has been appointed at Saigon to organise festivities in honour of Prince Waidemar609 words
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Article52 1899-11-30 4 In future, the Philharmonic Choir will meet on Tuesday afternoon at 5 30, instead of Monday afternoon. It is thought this date will meet the convenience of a large number of members. As a concert is to be given in December, it is hoped that all members will52 words
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Article62 1899-11-30 4 From the 1st January next, the Stamp Offices here and in Penang will be open between the hours and for the purposes hereunder specified —For stamping judicial documents, from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. For stamping other documents, from 10 a.m. to 3.45 p.m., except on Saturdays62 words
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Article67 1899-11-30 4 On Thursday night last, at Penang, the w edding of the Resident Councillor's mandore came oil in a shaky Malay bouse. The guests, sixty in number, rushed suddenly to l be lront room on the bridegroom arriving. The main beam gave way and the floor collapsed.67 words
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Article88 1899-11-30 4 At three o'clock this morning, a constable on duty in Boat Quay saw a man in a tongkang acting in a suspicious manner. The constable on boarding the tongkang found the man had cut open a bag of rice, and bad stolen about 50 catties. When arrested the88 words
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Article91 1899-11-30 4 Merrtwee, the w'inner this year of the Melbourne Cup, is by Bill of Portland —Etra Weenie. Bill of Portland is by St. Simon —Electric Light, St. Simon being the sire of Bobadil. Bobadil won the A. J. C. Champagne Stakes as a twoyear old, and subsequently91 words
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Article93 1899-11-30 4 The powerful German steamship company, which succeeded a year ago in driving the British line of sailers trading with Sydney off the Antw’erp berth, has now r entered upon a war with the British companies engaged in the carrying trade with Queensland. Six new' cargo steamers are93 words
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Article94 1899-11-30 4 The missionary lady at Canton who seeks to marry her Chinese cook, a man thirteen years younger than herself, is Dr. Susan L. Halverson. She is an American. Owing to the ministers there refusing to celebrate the marriage, she and the cook have come to Hongkong to94 words
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Article101 1899-11-30 4 At Saigon, on the 21st inst., alarming rumours were current as to the situation at Kwangchauwan. The troubles between the French and Chinese there continued to spread at that date. The Chinese had killed two French naval officers. On this news reaching the Gover-nor-General of Freneli Indo-China,101 words
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Article135 1899-11-30 4 Thf Malay Mail notes the approaching completion of the Raub Mining Company’s electric power works on the Sempam River. Telephonic communication is established between the Manager’s office in Raub and the power station at Sempam, and early next year it is hoped that the electric plant135 words
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Article442 1899-11-30 4 fifth day: total $6,629. The Fund continues to grow. Our first business this morning,after considering the state of the market, was to buy sterling for the Fund. We bought two thousand pounds sterling, for December and January delivery, obtaining a rate which, we think, will be found442 words
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Article83 1899-11-30 4 Six tongkang men have been arrested for criminal breach of trust, as carriers. They w’ere employed to remove a quantity of tin from Pulo Brani to the P. O. steamer Shanghai. They were alongside all Wednesday night, but, yesterday morning, a sampan w as seen leaving the83 words
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Article82 1899-11-30 4 In the month of October, Lim Chong Kay was charged with, and convicted of, fabricating false evidence by putting a purse containing a gold knife and a charm in the house of one Tong Yong Quay, in Read Street. He was sentenced to six months, and fined $200,82 words
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Article106 1899-11-30 4 The Perak Sugar Cultivation Company met at Shanghai on the 7th instant. The Chairman, Mr. W. V. Drummond, noted the prosperous condition of the company owing to its increasing output of sugar, and larger profits. The company is also undertaking the cultivation of rubber. The latest reports from106 words
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Article1148 1899-11-30 4 Dame Fashion has always been regarded as a lady full of caprice; but, at present, her edicts are little short of tyrannical. In the current number of the smartest Parisian journal des modes I read that, in order to be really chic, you must be perfectly shod,1,148 words
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Article65 1899-11-30 4 Jerome Clovis Fernandez, einploved at the Chinese Protectorate, wa< i.jim-l not guilty at the Assizes yesterday, on a charge of obtaining an illegal gratitination. TanTuahChi,aeooliedep<>t-k<*. pr. who gave evidence that he had giver, the accused a S10 note was !>y the Judge to be detained. A warrant65 words
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Article413 1899-11-30 4 Messrs. Latham and Madaeirart reportSince our last circular we have had a disappointing market; then: is very little business doing, and st h generally close weak. The rise in tin from .£119 to £127 and th ammur. B ment that Pahang Corporations would pay a dividend of 6%413 words
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Article309 1899-11-30 5 MONDAY’S MEETING. following minutes of the j j ibilee Permanent Memorial meeting, held on Monday ijren 1’orwarded for publicai...- minutes are subject to ;ri,ia ioii. of a meeting of the Diamond 1% rmanent Memorial Com-i,t-Id on Monday, 20th r 1-99:- Jlonhle J. Burkinshaw ,>. Sir Alex. Swettenham,309 words
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Article35 1899-11-30 5 Vi 2i;iu av a boat carrying 300 tins oil. value 62,000, for the Glenfallock hii in the Beads was swamped by a hr.oy .-“a. and sank. of the tins i been recovered.35 words
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Article25 1899-11-30 5 Mr Evans to be Municipal Com:M>dt»iier, Singapore; Dr. Avetoom to Deputy Municipal President, Penang; Thu Double \Y. Egerton to be Muniipal President, Malacca.25 words
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Article58 1899-11-30 5 A northern contemporary says —The battleship Victorious steaming at 9 knots and at a distance of 2,000 yards, mly hit the small pinnacle rock, *hich rises ten or twelve feet out of the wat»*r just outside the western entrance to Weihaiwei, with her big shell six times out58 words
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Article57 1899-11-30 5 The Chinese of the Teochew, Keh, ilylmi, and other clans, except the llnkiens, were out in form to-day, celebrating their annual chingay. The r session, with its accompaniments "t 1 aimers and other devices of various Grins, was very long. It gathered in the lThik Ayer district and57 words
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Article61 1899-11-30 5 A Havas telegram, dated Paris, 19th Sov., states that the High Court of •I istice has sentenced M. Deroulede, Jh»* noted Anti-Semite, to three months imprisonment for conspiring against the Government. M. Deroul&de, when questioned by the Court, declared that he was a Republican. In defending himself,61 words
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Article115 1899-11-30 5 By the M. M. Sydney, H. H. the Multan of Johore leaves for Colombo, Hu-nee going to India. The Sultan trav*ds incognito and will be known as Mr. Ibrahim, his own first name. While it is ibis Sultan’s desire, as we understand it, ,J avoid oliicial115 words
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Article1221 1899-11-30 5 (From Mail Papers.) THE CAPTURED HUSSARS. The following is the ollicial account of the capture of a squadron of Iiussars alter the battle of Glencoe, as narrated by Captain Hardy, R. A. M. C.:—After the battle three squadrons of the Hussars, with one Maxim, a company ol1,221 words
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Article91 1899-11-30 5 The firm of Messrs. Carlowitzand Co. has offered H. E. Chang Chih-tung, Yiceroy of Hupeh, a loan of four million marks for fifteen years, at 7 per cent, interest, to enable him to construct a line of railway from the Pingshan coal mines to the iron works91 words
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Article114 1899-11-30 5 An Allahabad correspondent writes to the Morning tost —The news of the death of Colonel Wilford, so lately Commanding Allahabad and the Glosters, has caused heartfelt grief amongst all classes of Europeans in Allahabad. Several anecdotes are being related concerning the popular Colonel, not the least touching, in114 words
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Article125 1899-11-30 5 In a recent official report, it is stated that the cultivation of rubber in Madras has proved a practical failure, as, curiously enough, although the trees grow splendidly, they refuse to yield or even produce rubber. The Ceara rubber tree was experimentally planted in several localities in125 words
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Article559 1899-11-30 5 The body of a Chinese pauper was picked up at Tanjong Katong yesterday. A Kling has a fine of $25, with the option of a month, for cruelty to a bullock. Messrs. Boustead and Co. are now agents here for the Imperial Bank of China. The Chiang559 words
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Article49 1899-11-30 5 Manila, says Freedom is to have a brand new custom house, which is expected to be the finest building of the kind in the Orient, and will cost, when completed, four millions of gold dollars The present custom house accommodation there is miserably inadequate.49 words
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Article48 1899-11-30 5 The painting of some of the men-of-war black has naturally given rise to considerable speculation as to the reason. The Hongkong Daily Dress hears that a general order has been issued by the Admiralty that all Post Captains’ commands are to be painted black before January.48 words
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Article679 1899-11-30 5 FULO WAY. Some of the Java papers continue to puff up Pulo Way and its chief port —Sabang Bay—as a coaling station for passing steamers. They still think that Pulo Way will rival Singapore. The Deli Courant deems these iiopes to be vain, and endeavours to show that679 words
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Article89 1899-11-30 5 There was a large muster at the carbine drill of the S. V. A. last evening, in fact one of the largest that has attended an ordinary parade. Preliminary movements were gone through, and it is evident that the supply of carbines to the Corps has89 words
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Article2581 1899-11-30 6 MRS. EGEKTON EASTWICK. ] - A ROMANCE BY MRS. EGEKTON EASTWICK.] FROM THE DEAD. Chop. XX. A clear fire was burning, illuminating the dusk, a table drawn near, and prepared for a simple meal; two chairs, over one a crimson striped wrap thrown lightly, and in the other a woman sitting. A2,581 words
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Article47 1899-11-30 6 Home rule under American guidance is said to have the happiest results at Negros, one of the Philippine islands. The people have just elected their own Governor, and the members of the provincial council. The inauguration of these officials was followed by three days’ festivities.47 words
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Article71 1899-11-30 6 With the view of importing on a large scale the crude Borneo petroleum, Messrs. Samuel Samuel Co., of Yokohama, are constructing tanks on the Hiranuma Shinden capable of holding about 6,000 tons. The same firm is also constructing two tank steamers, each of 8,000 tons displacement. As the71 words
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Article80 1899-11-30 6 A London telegram says the proposal of the Kaiser to order the construction of ten additional battleships and eight cruisers for the German navy, to be ready by 1902, has been favourably commented upon by the London press. This friendly reception of the Kaiser’s naval programme is80 words
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Article85 1899-11-30 6 Yesterday, a Chinese scavenger picked up a five-dollar note in North Bridge Road near a stall kept by a Kling. The finder refused to give it up when the Kling seized him and claimed it. The scavenger was taken to the police station. Shortly afterwards, a respect-able-looking85 words
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Article89 1899-11-30 6 Yesterday, Captain Talboys, of the Karrakatta was standing near the Central Police Station with two ladies, watching the Chinese procession, when he noticed a Chinese lac keeping close to him. He had a silvermounted cigar case in the lower pocket of his coat. He determined to watch the89 words
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Article271 1899-11-30 6 AFFAIRS AT KWANGCHAUWAN. The difficulties between the French and Chinese at Kwangchauwan grew very serious early this month. So strained had the situation become that military reinforcements were again despatched thither from Tonquin. Marshal Sou, a prominent Chinese military officer, arrived there from Pekin about that time with271 words
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Article239 1899-11-30 6 SIXTH DAY: TOTAL $7,71;> 1 he Fund still grows j* > individually, the most intert-ti,'?* 1 5 tnbution we have to-day i< f rol %n Crown pensioner, who writes A s the son of an old soldi.-r, one who has served in the armv X old East239 words
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Article97 1899-11-30 6 Advices from Pekin, under date 9th inst. state that France contemplates the leasing of a piece of land, not for settlement purposes, in Kwangchaa Bay on the same terms as Russia leases Pou Arthur, and has been negotiating with the Chinese Government for that purpose.97 words
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Article120 1899-11-30 6 Yesterday afternoon, H. H. the Sultan of Joliore, travelling as Mr. Ibrahim, left by the M. M. Sydney for Ceylon. H. H. will change ships at Ceylon in order to get to Calcutta, where he has six horses entered for the Calcutta races. He is accompanied by120 words
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Article203 1899-11-30 6 THE governor’s IMPRESSION3. The annual reports on Federated Malaya for 1898 have been laid before Parliament. We have dealt with these reports on their appearance in the Gazettes of the Native States. They were forwarded to the Secretary ot State by the Governor along with a covering despatch.203 words
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Article1140 1899-11-30 7 T. j ,ubt he gratifying to you, Mr. t observe the honours and Her Majesty’s Government -on the contributors to the Tnte?. Mr. Swettenham, if 1 informed, began his admitted r by writing for you a series About Perak/’ after which hT. d him and made him1,140 words
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Article434 1899-11-30 7 Two men have paid #5 and $10 respectively for furious driving. Two men have been fined $30 each for working animals in an unfit state. A post-office will be opened at New Harbour, next door to the police station, on the 1st Dec. On Saturday, a number434 words
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Article39 1899-11-30 7 Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co’s house at Shanghai have received a wire stating that the war in the Philippines is practically at an end, as Aguinaldo and the other Filipino leaders have been captured, Aguinaldo being seriously wounded.39 words
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Article43 1899-11-30 7 II. E. the Governor and Lady Mitchell, accompanied hy Captain Duff, A. D. C., returned to .Singapore about 8 o’clock yesterday morning in the Sea Belle from Malacca. Mr. Bosanquet, the Governor’s private secretary, and Mrs. Marker were also on board.43 words
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Article50 1899-11-30 7 The Argentine Republic training ship Preside etc Sarmiento 2,850 tons, 2,000 horse power, 16 guns, and carrying 350 crew, arrived on Saturday from Manila, and is now lying in the Roads. She is commanded by Captain Onofre Betheder, and bound for Colombo, but her departure is uncertain.50 words
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Article131 1899-11-30 7 At the Assize Court, this morning, Loll Gwee Yang and Seedin were charged with murdering Tan Ah Keong on the 15th Sept. The Attorney-General prosecuted. The evidence for the prosecution was that the murdered man and the prisoners were fishmongers at Pongol. Some dispute arose, and on131 words
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Article381 1899-11-30 7 HE SUES THE STRAITS. Recently, an action brought by the Crown Agents for the Colonies against Mr. Henry Hoyle, an assistant schoolmaster, of Fleetwood, to recover money under an agreement, was heard before Mr. Justice Mathew and a special jury. Defendant denied liability on the ground that381 words
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Article1437 1899-11-30 7 GENERAL WHITE’S DESPATCHES. (By Mail.) The first intimation received at the War Office of the capture of men of the Gloucesters and Royal Irish Fusiliers was contained in a despatch from General White w’hich arrived on Oct. 30th. General White stated I employed all troops here to-day1,437 words
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Article54 1899-11-30 7 Every effort to induce Miss Susan Halverson, the American missionary doctor, to give up the idea of marrying the Chinaman w'ho was at one time her cook has failed, and in all probability the wedding was to take place at Hongkong a few days ago. She has54 words
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Article69 1899-11-30 7 The marriage of UngkuKhalid’sdaughter to the son of the Sultan of Lingga took place at Ungku Khalid’s residence, Radin Mas,”Teluk Blangah, yesterday. There wras a large attendance, including about fifty Europeans and several Johore officials and notables; and the arrangement s were in every way very successful.69 words
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Article2195 1899-11-30 8 Calcutta, 17 th Nor. A special telegram to the Englishman, from London, states that father Mathews has again been interviewed. It appears his first statement has been misunderstood. Ilis second statement makes no mention whatever ot the Hag incident. The reason why the Gloucesters and the2,195 words
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Article126 1899-11-30 8 Some of our older readers will regret to learn from an announcement in another column of the death, at the early age of forty-two, of Mr. William Greig formerly of Singapore and Penang. Mr. Greig, came to the Colony in 1880 to join the staff of126 words
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Article313 1899-11-30 8 London, 1 6th Aot*. A Daily Neas telegram from Cairo states that a detachment of the Seaforth Highlanders is going to Khartoum. The Queen, accompanied by the Princesses Helena and Beatrice, and the Duke of Connaught, yesterday opened the Convalescent Home at Bristol. Her Majesty, who had313 words
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Article412 1899-11-30 8 WHY HAS THE STOCK FALLEN? WHAT THE DIRECTORS SAY. Since there have been many rumours in the market, during the last day or two, about the shares of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Company, Ltd., it seems proper to state the following facts which have been obtained by enquiry412 words
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Article462 1899-11-30 8 s. C. C. 1st XI. f. S. It. c Teams representing the s r the S. R. C. 1st elevens nut 4 hsplanadc on Saturday. j commenced batting with p Dunman, and both fcauir.. settled down. Runs came ,<•; but at.‘54 Dunman was bowled t whilst at the same462 words
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Article46 1899-11-30 8 Haji Yahya, Haji Omar, Koba, Jia?. and Rama have been found not guilty on a charge of house-breaking and receiving stolen property, and were discharged. Tong Fall has been sentenced to 1months’ imprisonment for obtaining an illegal gratification whilst acting as a public servant.46 words
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Article59 1899-11-30 8 In the Supreme Court, this morning. Mr. Niblett applied for a rule nisi, calling upon Mr. Evans, Protector ot Chinese, to show why three Chinese *irls should not be released from the Home where they had been confined, in consequence, it is alleged, of then being59 words
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Article100 1899-11-30 8 A Macao was found in an unconscious state near the 3rd mile stone, Bukit Timah Road, on Saturday, and died whilst being removed to the hospital. A Chinaman living off Balestier Road reported to the police that three men broke into his house this morning, and while one100 words
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Article353 1899-11-30 9 I \y: total 88,043.15. til of Wednesday t i *a ling artirlr* tin I u- t > us to invit*I t i raits Transvaal I ...We a cede t«> tli;> t v plei-ure if I \i! -Mb'-ci'ij»:i**ijc wii! I hi the ci I'luui' :i r (>M to353 words
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Article209 1899-11-30 9 Yusen Kiishaare report- pay a dividend of 9 per second halt of 1899. 4 >-k have been sentenced to Judicial Commissioner at f»r the murder of another 4 i-Vh proximo, Mr. Ilatiz r will take up the duties -tiate in place of Mr. De i 111 »J!209 words
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Article1028 1899-11-30 9 VERDICT FOR THE CAPTAIN. HE GETS $400 AND 2 MONTHS SALARY. ALSO'$150 FOR LIBEL. In the Supreme Court, this morning, judgment was given in the ca.-e Eddie the iuti Kirn Tian .Steamship Co., Oeintr an action tor damages for dismissal without proper noti :e. Tliere was a1,028 words
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Article30 1899-11-30 9 The Kliean (loan InmranceCompany «»1 IVnang made a profit ul‘over 84B,UU during the year ending on the 4th October last. The directors propose a twelve per cent, dividend.30 words
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Article280 1899-11-30 9 E. E. A. C. TELEGRAPH CO. The report and accounts of the! directors of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Com- pany lor the halt-year ended June B0, :J 1800, with a copy of which we have been lurni.-hed, state: —The gross j receipts nave amounted during that period280 words
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Article322 1899-11-30 9 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.”! J Sir, —It is seldom that a leading article in the /Straits Times disagrees*” with me or I with it, but I must venture to demur to your second leading! article of Saturday’s issue. I have been a careful322 words
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Article1148 1899-11-30 9 i (COXDT CTED HY KING’S PAWN.”) All correspondence rhouM be addressed to Kins’s Pawn.” Solutions: Problem No. 14-"i (Kosek) "houitl have npp“ re as Q —K 3 instead of Q K B No. 147 (Mark x) Kt—Q 7 No. 14** (Tec<l) <1 Kt «q. Correct ions received fruin Caisea,1,148 words
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Article78 1899-11-30 9 PASSENGERS IN EXCESS. The Masters of the f_V//do/i, l.ody II eid t and Tof Tong, plying between Penang and Feluk Anson, were liaiged at the latter port the other day for carrying passengers in excess. The masters were severally lined £100 besides a line of per bead for78 words
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663 1899-11-30 9 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES. Sir,— In your issue of the 22nd inst., you were good enough to give me space for a few words on the excellent proposition you have placed before the public, namely, that of honouring the long663 words
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Article605 1899-11-30 10 NOTES, NEWS, AND COMMENTS. ABOUT ARMOURED TRAINS. Armoured trains were first used in warfare in the Egyptian Campaign of 1882. In the present war they have already played an important part, and they are probably destined to enact a still more effective role. Originally the vulnerable parts605 words
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Article55 1899-11-30 10 About mid night on the 15th of October, Tan Tye Kye, the lessee of a wayang, was coming away from a plantation near Ballestier Hoad when he was attacked by five men, and, it is alleged, robbed of $*200 in bank-notes. The alleged robbers have been arrested, and55 words
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Article46 1899-11-30 10 i Early this month, about four hundred men were serving in the ranks of the Chinese Regiment at Weihaiwei. Recruiting was proceeding briskly, the supply being greater than the demand. The applicants who crowded the recruiting station day after day were fine strapping fellows.46 words
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Article57 1899-11-30 10 The result of play for the medal on Saturday was as follows:— Gentle 110 24 86 Middleton 99 12 87 Capt. Jones go 3 #g Capt. Winter 112 14 98 De Rougemont 112 14 98 McArthur 114 14 100 Messrs. Shelford, Stringer, Pearce, Bland, Wolferstan, Clayton, Sells,57 words
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Article622 1899-11-30 10 (From our Correspond Ient.) Kuala Lipis 20 th Nov. THE JELAI KECHIL. The negotiations that were in progress between TV Raja of Jelai and Mr. Machado, referred to in these columns on the 15th September, have now been brought to a satisfactory issue. There were some difficulties *o..622 words
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Article53 1899-11-30 10 esterday afternoon Police Sergeant Welsh of the Central Police Station died in the General Hospital. Deceased, who was a native of London, joined the force in 1896, having previously served in the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers, and was only 81 years of age. The funeral took53 words
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Article51 1899-11-30 10 About three o’clock yesterday afternoon a fire broke out in a soldering hut at Gaylang, owned by Messrs. Huttenbach Bros., and rented by Messrs. Katz Bros. It appears that two Chinamen were soldering some tins when several tins of oil caught fire. The damage is estimated at51 words
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Article48 1899-11-30 10 NEW MUNICIPAL OFFICERS. The Penang Municipality have resolved upon granting exchange compensation to their President, Secretary, and Engineer, instead of 25 per cent’ allowance on their respective salaries as had been proposed by Government They have also decided upon building new Municipal Offices to cost *87,000.48 words
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Article158 1899-11-30 10 eighth day: total §8,123.15. Up to Saturday afternoon no arrangements had been made for starting a branch of the Fund at penaner, but the Vinang Gazette had hopes of something being done soon by somebody. We now address ourselves to our friend, Mr. August Huttenbach. He is158 words
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Article389 1899-11-30 10 (From Nature. 1 jl My friend, Mr. Richard Evans, of Jesus College, Oxford, now in the Malay Peninsula with the Skea; Expedition sent out by the University j" of Cambridge, writes to me that he anc g subsequently other members ot the expedition have discovered Peripatus. c389 words
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Article185 1899-11-30 10 At Penang, on the 23rd inst., judgment was given by Mr. Justice Law in the cases, Jules Chavry and others v. the ship Benjamin Sen-all and Jules Chavry and others r. Arthur Sewall. The plaintiffs were seamen of the Benjamin Sen-all who remained behind when the vessel185 words
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Article303 1899-11-30 10 This morning, .Mr. McArthur fined a j Sikh $25 for cruelty to a bullock. i T our Chinamen have been fined Si5 each, or 14 days, for gambling in public. Thomas Jackson has presented the City Hall of Hongkong with a large portrait of the Queen in303 words
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Article33 1899-11-30 10 At the Assize Court, yesterday, Loll Gwee Yang and Seedin were found not guilty on the charge of murdering Tan Ah Keng at Pongol on the 15th September, and were accordingly discharged.33 words
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Article54 1899-11-30 10 The recent Sale of Work at the Town Hall, on behalf of the Chinese Girls’School, will realize about SI,200, including gilts of SI00, and SI0. The school authorities desire to tender to all who helped at the sale, and by contributions of cakes, ice-creams, plants, etc.,54 words
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Article95 1899-11-30 10 Yesterday evening, the funeral of the late Police Sergeant W. J. Welsh took place. The cortege consisted of a twelve file of Sikhs as a firing party; the hearse, followed by about twenty Europeans of all ranks in the force, including Superintendent Cuscaden and Assistant Superintendents95 words
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Article95 1899-11-30 10 One is curious to know whether the following, quoted from the Depeche de Brest,” merely as a sample of what has been appearing daily in the Continental Press, is really believed or whether it is considered worth while, for some mysterious purpose, to make a statement so95 words
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Article103 1899-11-30 10 A couple of weeks ago, two women were arrested for being concerned in the management of a “Chop Ji Ki lottery. A witness gave evidence for the prosecution and the case was adjourned. Yesterday, this witness desired to change his statement, saying he had peen coached by the informer.103 words
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Article501 1899-11-30 10 NINTH DAY: NOW v.. lo those who have r the Fund—and, still m r V have not contributed— we‘ following. It is from tU m'. of 28th October, and the l fully covers the point- ,J Post There has come to our !:n pathetic case of a501 words
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Article204 1899-11-30 10 STRAITS HORSES ENTERED. The first entries for the C llT V Races have been already There are several straits horses ciit»-red. and particulars of these entries we below: Dec. 23, The Trial Stakes: anita* The Paddock Stakes: blazon, Burleigh, and Gay lass. Dec. 26, The Viceroy’s Cup ;tnlta204 words
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Article1155 1899-11-30 11 t Abend of the Mail.) London, oth Xov. ijj- nent on Monday last, near ii 1 of the 1st Battalion -Ti-r-liire Regiment which Killed. Wounded, raptured. 19 53 320 >.»i the Nr Battalion of Koval were Missing or l\i» Wounded. Unreported. .0 -11 5»i9 i f"f1,155 words
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Article173 1899-11-30 11 The excellent aids to learning the Malay language that have issued from the American Mission Press here have hitherto fallen short of requirements in one material point. The one thing lacking was an outline of tlie simple grammatical forms which characterise the language. The Rev. \V. CL173 words
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Article218 1899-11-30 11 S. C. e. V. OLD RAFFLESIANS. A mixed team of the Club played a friendly game with the old Rafllesians last night, on the Esplanade, before a fair crowd of spectators. The Club had all the play, and but for faulty shooting the score might have been anything. How218 words
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Article42 1899-11-30 11 Hongkong, Suisang f due 1st Dec., Boustead <fc Co. Calcutta via ports, Camorta on 2nd Dec., Boustead Co. Rangoon and Calcutta, Bulimia, on 2nd Dec., Boustead Co. Manila, Purnea on 4th Dec., Boustevl Co. Odessa, Cornilvjf, mid-Dec., BorneoCo.42 words
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Article2234 1899-11-30 11 TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. PRESENT. H. E. Governor Sir Charles Mitchell, G.C.M.O. H. E. Major-General J.B. B. Dickson, c. B. (Officer Commanding the Troops). Hon. Sir A exander Swettenham, k. c. m. g. (Colonial Secretary). Hon. W. R. Col Iyer (Attorney-General). Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. R.2,234 words
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Article215 1899-11-30 11 The Chinese Minister is about to make a tour through the principal industrial districts of Great Britain. His Excellency is astaunch friend of England. His impressionsandobservationswillbelater on embodied in a book tobepublished in Chinese by his Government for the use of his own countrymen, and in215 words
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Article1060 1899-11-30 12 NAVAL GUNS AT LADYSMITH. The Naval Brigade, which has been (1 ;p.i such effectual service at. Lad\smith. is taken mainly from fl. M. S which sailed direct from Singapore lor the Cape under special op! ■!>. From the fact that the range w:e about 0,000 yards, and the1,060 words
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Article923 1899-11-30 12 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. (leneranl 1 V/ from Batavia— M ssrs. Weil, and L. Portemout. Per s. s Simjnjtorr from Bangkok— Messrs. Mundue, Cooke, and Bonelionime Per s.s. X/W/7ff from Hongkong—Mr. G. (Milford, and Mrs. Mary Andessaer. Per s. s. Frintinanu from San*lakan—Mr. and Mrs. Allan, Messrs. Franke,923 words
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Article249 1899-11-30 12 U nder t h i s! iea< ii ng t he f o I low i ng nbbre v i a lions are used :—str. —steamer sh.—chip l*q.—barque sell —schooner; Yet,—Yacht Gru. raiser Ght. —Gunboat Tor. torpedo II. p.—Horse-power; Brit. British U. —United .Stales: FY. French Gcr.249 words
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Article935 1899-11-30 12 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Bulimia, Brit. str. 1,(507 tons, Capt Peck, 28th Nov. From New Castle, N.S.W. 9th Nov. Coal. Boustead and Co. 3rd—W. Banka, Brit.str. 127tons,Capt Shimmen, 28th Nov. From Natunas, 26th Nov. G.c., ami 63 d.p. Cilia Kee Ee. For P. Siantan,’ 30th—Rds. Isabella,935 words
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Article612 1899-11-30 12 Name, port probable date of arrival, naa name of agents. Steamers. Afghanistan, Hongkong, Doc 10 P. S. Alesia, Hamburg, Jan 2 B. M. Ambria, Hongkong, Jan 10 B. Meyer. Annum, Hongkong, Dec 8 M. M. Antenor, Liverpool, Dec 10 Mansfield. Andalusia, Hoi gkong, Nov. 30 B. M. Aragonia,612 words
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Article770 1899-11-30 12 The crown and el cry of m I strength—power. Al! human I have been won bv it; in iiv I collective. The earliest >Rn I man is not usually pain, l>m v. j some kind—of mind or bo iv. < i I may be the inevitable770 words
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Article731 1899-11-30 13 FLAG o-. s NaMS foS? From Sah.h. Co58igke£,s. l Rig. Rrit b<j. 1107 Morine Manila Oct 29 Boasted anJ Co. i w'w fttr 7?? *T k Hongkong Nov 20 Behn Meyer Co. M.Mstr. lo 9 rabre Saigon Nov 21 M Mari times str. <4* (»»a\ Bangkok Nov 19.loo Song731 words
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Article505 1899-11-30 13 i i-.. Vessel’s Name FlagAILg CAPTAix Destination* l < 1 li\v I>rit str. Colt man Penang I’etriana sir. Hatton Hal is Papan and Cotic -1 '-1* nfalloch str. Peters Hongkong and Amoy -1 1 A pear str. Oiifent IVnang an«l Calcutta -1 1*. n Wliatt Hin str. Olsen Klang505 words
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Advertisement622 1899-11-30 13 OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE 7 0 /Os is IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE outside: wrapper cf every Bolt Is of ths 5 ViTORCESTERSHIRE r.'^pi'ietors. i N 3 t. 4 ;*r i ;V K V (he only Medicine of the kind a wc: u C U Registered622 words
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Advertisement536 1899-11-30 13 COMMON 8EN8E-NUT8HELL A new medical work on the ransee and mod liaMii «nd effectual meant of arlf-mr* «m discovered for aarrana tnd functional debility, watte of vitality, dtpraatioa af *pintt. Ae .with practical ob*«rvat»on* an marriagn and ful direction* for removing certain disqualifications that daa troy the happiaeu of wedded536 words
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Advertisement604 1899-11-30 14 BROWN’S Four Crown Brand SCOTCH WHISKEY, THE FINEST WHISKEY IN THE WORLD. As suppliedJto H K.H Jthe’ Prince of Wales BRINKMANN CO., 10/2 Role Agents for Singapore i H. ABRAMS’S HORSE REPOSITORY. HOUSES” “HORSES” IK )HSES COBS and POMES. Expected to day by the s. s. NEW GUINEA. I 4604 words
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Advertisement160 1899-11-30 14 RILEY, HARGREAVES COY., LTD. ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS: ***** BUILDERS, GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Are prepared to supply from stock: LANCASHIRE AND GANDY’S PATENT COTTON BELTING. STEAM PUMPS Milliner, Horizontal and Vertical Direct Acting Duplex and .special sinking Pumps—up to 2(1,000 gallons per hour. BOILERS. Boilers for Mining purposes, Locomotive, Colonial, and Vertical Boilers160 words
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Advertisement96 1899-11-30 14 I CIlAMPAGxf WDIS ROEDEKEC. EXTUj l)t {Reserve for Great Britain) Louis Roederer. Carte Blau brinkmann co. ch Sole Importers. AV/o-7 at JOHN LITTLE A (J Mfo lfis 96, Robinson RonA HAVE ON HAND:-1 Electric Fans. Ceiling and Table. 40, 50, 60 SO, 100, 110, and j *0 y,i f Designed96 words
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