The Straits Budget, 3 March 1900

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    126 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE YvEEKLY 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 Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and French
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  • SATURDAY, 3RD MARCH.
    • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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        MARRIAGE.
        36 1 li>r j v vt r.ilnndio, on the loth I the Girrisan Chaplain, Kilv til'* third d■•lighter of .HR. William K'; mining inmager of the Knob i„,|.| Mining Co to Surgeon- c Lank of Army Mejical
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS.
    318 1 Aktki.es. Hire- 'Viir. ■Wn i* tiro Remedy I* 1 1*>r and Ladies. I’AV N-v-. Mb'- keil Malay. Hl >t: Kr,t >h-B<^rn. ■OftarWir. 11!»- 1 'ill of Britain. HO: I'ltieii'-e. I M »;i a Avenged. |0: Muiii'-ipil Administration. IE:-.- U-lirf »>f L’ulysmith. I'-- hull.in Famine. Cfiiiux- Feeliug I
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    COMMERCIAL.
    587 1 hingap >re, 3rd March, 1900. PRODCTCK. (Hates are corrected to noon.) Rambler. buyers 7.62.*. Copra Bali, 6.90. do Pontianak,..buyers 6.50. Pepper, Black 30.50. do White, (5%) 47.00 Flour Sarawak 4 00 do Brunei No. 1 2.60 Pearl Sago 4 40. Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 26.00 Coffee Palemhang. 15% basis..
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    SUMMARY OF THE WEEK.
    542 1 Thk mail for Europe, this week, eaves by the M. M. Indus. The German mail for Europe by the Oldenburg closed on Tuesday morning. The mail trout Europe of tlie 2nd February by the P. ife O. Parramatta arrived on the 24th February. The German mail
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    PAHANG'S RESIDENT. MR. BUTLER APPOINTED.
    118 1 (Special Telegram to the Straits Times Kuala hipis 10.45 a.m. Mr. Arthur Butler, who has been acting as Resident of Pahang during the absence of Mr. Clifford, has been confirmed in the appointment. [Mr. Arthur Butler entered the Malay State Service in 1883 as Assistant
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    A REFORMER ARRESTED.
    193 1 (Special Telegram to the Straits Times”) I Hongkong, Feb. 26th. I It is reported here that Kien Lien I Shan, a well-known member of the I Chinese Reform party, has been arrested I at Macao. I r Kien Lien Shan was a prominent official I at Shanghai
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  • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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      71 1 r ii, of tli- S//w*7« Times Ttu* post five price ll fSt is *3» a year, or 40/ ,r\ t< > subs ril *c for ii ye ii. f, r shorter p-rioos are .(■.ij'.oriioiiate rate of price as s .< ran be sent, to meet from Europe If the p.e
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    17 1 DEATH. ■»V On the 20th Jan., at Rome, Klizahctti, widow of the late .1. Walkkk, of Singapore.
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    THE WAR.
    233 3 s ‘rnd.' Times, 2'2n‘l February.) I appears that Commander Cronje P titally told half of his men to shift r r themselves and run away as safely f ri !l individual could go. He took f’ thousand men to defend the heavy mi transport, and to-day’s teleP'* r^
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    WHERE IS THE REMEDY?
    847 3 22 ut February.) Km* February.) a -fcuun, f fcl<ies we receive the that we i 8ll l’P ort in the criticisms Municipal ma<le re 8arding the P“ administration of Singapore. We have, indeed, compiled a list of men, all well known in the city’s life, who
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    CLUBS, HORSES, AND LADIES.
    310 3 (Straits Times 22nd February.) It is pointed out to us by indignant members of the Singapore Club that when members go upstairs of an afternoon and leave a syce, horse, and carriage outside, it frequently happens that that syce chooses to remain right in front of
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    WAR NEWS.
    600 3 (Straits Times 2Jrd February.) The important war news of yesterday and to-day is complicated by what is probably an error of administration in Reuter’s Bombay agency. We are told* f a heavy death and casualty rate amorg officers at Paardeberg, but of anything about the fighting at Paardeberg
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    THE WAR.
    184 3 (Straits Times 24 th February.) It is telegraphed that on Tuesday Lord Kitchener refused Commander Cronje’s request for an armistice. As Lord Kitchener is not in any command, we presume t hat he refused as the mouthpiece of Lord Roberts who must have been on the ground, more
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    THE REAL MALAY.
    427 3 (Straits Times 24 th February.) We publish to-day a review of Sir Frank Swettenhara’s most charming book “The Real Malay.” Unhappily, our reviewer pushes the point that while the stories are charming pieces of workmanship, yet the combined effect of the stories is too sombre to suit
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    THE WAR.
    520 3 (i Straits Times 26 th February.) The latest news that we have to-day is from Reuter’s correspondent at Paardeberg dated Saturday, the 24th instant Turning back to the same correspondent of date of Thursday, we find that the Boers were shelled ail Wednesday night and intermittently on Thursday.
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    TO THE BRITISH-BORN.
    908 4 (Straits Times 26 th February.) It is advertised partly in the Government Gazette of two days agoand now in our columns, that all persons who signed on for the volunteer rifles and other persons also are requested to apply for enrolment forms. The forms are to be
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    OF THE WAR.
    158 4 (Straits Times 27 th February) On Saturday, General Boiler’s advance was within two miles of being in touch with the garrison of Ladysmith—and impliedly the British communications were secure. There had been severe fighting, as may be seen from the list of casualties among the officers; and
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    THE CALL OF BRITAIN.
    430 4 (Straits Times, *27 th February.) Let it be clearly known that the invitation to enrol in Singapore as rifle volunteers is the invitation of the Government of Britain addressing the British-born. The plan for a rifle corps is no longer a propaganda of a newspaper. It
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    OF PATIENCE.
    249 4 (Straits Times 27 th February) A correspondent Philadelphian asks what we have decided about the smoking and pious and godly -youngman prize. Our correspondent, who writes from Singapore, is too impetuous. He should remember that the Straits Times to quote from already published accounts, circulates in Singapore and
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    MAJUBA AVENGED.
    358 4 (Straits Times 28th February). An ollicial telegram announces that Commander Cronje has surrendered unconditionally with his whole force. The surrender took place yesterday, I lie 27 111 Feb., the nineteenth anniversary of Majuba. A strange but very satisfactory fact. We wonder if Lord Roberts had borne that date
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    THE WAR.
    258 4 (Straits Times Is* March.) Telegraphing bo late as yesterday, General Buller reports that Colonel Barton’s brigade assaulted and carried the top qf Pieter’s Hill, which is about six miles from the outskirts of the Ladysmith camp. It is considered that by this movement General Buller has to some
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    OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION.
    682 4 (Straits Times Ist March) It eeeme that, after all, it is advisable to have great English merchants on the Municipal Commission. These are less liable to cower before the Municipal President. Jews, Armenians, Chinamen, and even the great Teutonic race (the latter being, of course, aliens) do
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    THE RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.
    710 4 (StmiU Times, 2nd March) Ladysmith is reiieved-relieved qJ the day that followed ;he anniversary! of Majuba, relieved on the day th a J followed the surrender of Cronje. 11 was on Tuesday, the 27th of February I about 6 a in., that Cronje surrendered 1*1 was
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    THE INDIAN FAMINE
    924 5 v ,:>< 'l 7 rnrs ‘2nd M«rclt advertised that next Friday at a public meeting will be held .in- the relief of the Indian famine. j e immediate cause of the meeting t r the Viceroy of India has telerj t ie d to the Straits Governor,
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    THE CHINESE FEELING.
    2492 5 (Straits Times 2nd March) We are more than gratified to record that among the Straits-born Chinese there has been high revelry since we issued Wednesday’s paper. On Wednesday night, and last night, there has been no gathering of a Chinese club where they have not drunk to
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    THURSDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY.
    96 6 Thb Hongkong Volunteers lack an easily accessible rifle range, and a permanent drill instructor. Puttfarckex Co. have established a branch at Palembang. Mr. J. Brunner lias been appointed manager. Sir Lionel Cox, Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones will probably return to Singapore by the next mail.
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    $10,000 MISSING.
    61 6 VVb reported yesterday that notes to the value of «10,000, had been stolen from the Seremban Post Office and that an Asiatic clerk had been arrested on suspicion. Upon inquiry at the Singapore Postoffice this morning, and at the Chartered Bank we were informed that nothing further is
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    A NEW BOER DISEASE.
    104 6 The Boers have struck a new disease, which was said to be very prevalent at Magersfontein at tlie date of last mail advices. The insanitary condition of the Boer camp, the spreading of enteric fever, the absence of vegetables and of all foods except meat, of
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    147 6 Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart reports a slight increase in business during the past week, chiefly in mining ©tocks. Jelebus have been an active market, closing at $i3.2-5 buyers. Raubs Lave fallen to «61, at which price there are sellers. Temelougs are quiet at «17.50. South Raubs have
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    VOLUNTEERING IN THE NATIVE STATES.
    301 6 A number of gentlemen assembled at the beiangur Club last Saturday -evening to meet the Resident-General and to talk over the question of raising a contingent of mounted men for service in Suuth Africa or the organization of a local volunteer force. The Resident General
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    PENSEES DE FEMME.
    1416 6 I BKB in to-day’s issue of the Daily Mail that a branch of the Navy League has recently been established in Singapore from which I gather that, since the splendid work of the naval guns at Ladysmith and elsewhere, the Straits public are becoming as interested in
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    CHINESE PHILOMATHIC CONCERT.
    153 6 Last night, the Chinese Philomathic Society gave a concert at the house of Mr. Tan 800 Liat. The programme included the followingv—Violins, “A Short Dance,” Class song, Mrs. Salzmann; violin solo, Masaniello,” Mr. Tay Boon Teck; song, Miss Abrams; violins, “Jubilee Polka,” Class; song, Mr. Glover; sonc,
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    THE GERMAN NAVY.
    45 6 Prikcb Henry of Prussia, speaking at a banquet given by the Emperor of Germany at Berlin on the 13th instant, said the enthusiastic reception given was an indubitable indication of how thoroughly the people comprehended the necessity of strengthening the German Navy.
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    THAT $175 BATH.
    1223 6 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMEB.” Sir, —Once again the residents of Singapore have been thrown into a state of excitement, this time owing to the announcement made yesterday that, among Mr. Reid's furniture which is to be sold by auction next Saturday, is such a
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    “ FAUST.”
    404 6 FAUST.” A GREAT BUCCES9. Gounod’s famous opera “Faust' was played by the Com pan ia DOpera Italiana Marghetita di Sovaja Kegina D’ltalia” at the Town Hall last niaht. with great success, to a crowded house. The singing was of a very high order, and every item was encored repeatedly. The
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    EARLIER WAR NEWS.
    438 7 llongkong Paper*.) London 1 2th Feb. Vlr wvndham (Under-Secretary for -i that on the Ist of Feb. there Regulars of the British re remaining in England, with J m ixiliaries. There had been b ruited since. The Govern-r,.„„-es that three Army Corps a* n 1 v be
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    OF MUNICIPAL MISGOVERNMENT.
    180 7 inis morning we again inspected Street, which is an important ii i‘»iinecting Ilobii.son Hoad with I runt. From the docks, Tele:ra li street is a convenient way to lii .e of tlie Telegraph Company, the oflice of tlie Straits Steam* &gt;i' Company, to the office of Messis
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    CHINA AND MEXICO.
    135 7 A TREATY SIGNED. rhhATV between China and Mexico w r l lst signed. Three copies &lt;^ xlX &lt; one in Chinese, one in and a third in English. The IUI-r °f l be treaty is the estab•M -xin rt *l at ions between China and 'Fvj ir
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    FRIDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY.
    433 7 A census of Manila just taken sets the population of that city at 400,000. A cabin box containing ladies’ clothing has been found near the Old Gaol site. A new custom house is about to be built at Manila. It is to cost about «300,000. Lieut.-Colonel W.
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    THE “GLENARTNEY.”
    36 7 The s. s. Glenartney which grounded on the Blenheim Shoal, during the voyage from Penang to Singapore, has safely got off. She reached Singapore about midday to-day without assistance, and anchored in the roads.
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    JAPANESE YEN.
    46 7 We learn that a bank here has passed several Japanese yen to a gentleman. It is well to point out that the circulation of Japanese yen in the Colony is contrary to law, and instructions to that effect should be given to bank assistants.
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    “LUCREZIA BORGIA.”
    48 7 There was a fairly good house at the Town Hall last night to see Donizetti’s renowned Lucrezia Borgia” played by the Italian Opera Company. As in previous plays, the singing was of a high order and the artistes and orchestra were excellent. Every item went splendidly.
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    60 7 The following telegram from SingaJore appeared in the London Times of anuary 22nd The Ist Batt. the King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) has been ordered home, Indian native troops replacing them. The residents of Singapore, whUe willingly approving the step, will probably raise a volunteer rifle corps
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    RUSSIAN TRANSPORTS.
    29 7 Yesterday there arrived at Singapore two Russian transports, the Peiertbnrg with 1,535 Rusaian soldiers, and the Varonitz, with 911 soldiers on board. Both are bound for Vladivostock.
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    PERAK VOLUNTEERS.
    49 7 At a public meeting held at Taiping on the 15th instant, it was decided to form a volunteer corps there, subject to Government approval. Colonel Walker, who was present, spoke in favour of the idea and promised to bring the movement under the notice of the Resident-General.
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    KWANG HU WEI.
    70 7 Kwaxg Hu Wei, the Chinese reformer, left by the P. O. mail this morning for Europe. From the time Kwang Hu Wei was got safely on board, under police protection up to the time the vessel left port, he was not seen on deck but was safely
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    HONGKONG SALARIES.
    89 7 Government officers at Hongkong have been urging an increase of salary on account of the dearness of living there. The Secretary of State suggested as remedy the classifying of the salaries of appointments in Hongkong, and of assimilating them to the rates of salaries in force in the
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    FROM MANILA.
    95 7 In the Philippines now, civil government is operating in over one hundred towns, ports have been opened in all the provinces, and military patrols are being formed to insure the public peace. The south is yet unsettled, but the Americans are rapidly garrisoning the towns of the hemp
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    ST. MARY’S, HILL STREET.
    108 7 A very useful institution has been organized and will shortly be in working order at 49 Hill Street. The house is known as St. Mary’s, and it is a Home for pupils wishingto attend one of the schools in the Settlement. Children are received from 5
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    HONGKONG AND THE WAR.
    87 7 A VOTE OF *50,000. The Legislative Council of Hongkong voted *50,000 as contribution to the South African War Relief Fund on the 15th inst. The Secretary of State favoured a vote of *30,000. He, however, gave way on the Governor informing him that the unofficial members
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    CABLES AND SURVEYS.
    165 7 The Committee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce has framed the following resolutions to be submitted to the organizing committee of the Fourth Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire, to be held this summer in England:— TELEGRAM RATES. That the time has arrived when
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    WAR NEWS BY WIRE.
    191 7 (From Dutch Sources.) The Hague 13 th Feb. More or less severe engagements have taken place near Colesberg. The British have been totally defeated at Rensburg. Terrible loss of life and damage to property have resulted from the Boer bombardment at Kimberley. 14th Feb. Lord Roberts
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    YESTERDAY’S POLO.
    106 7 Some smart polo was played yesterday afternoon and the attendance of ladies was, as usual, large. Early in the game Mr. C. W. Laird had an accident. His pony slipped and fell on the slightly damp grass, and Mr. Laird was thrown in such a manner that his
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    FLOGGING A BRITISH CONSUL.
    95 7 £l,OOO FOR EVERY BTRIPE. Mr. John Magee, whose death is just announced at San Francisco, was British Consular Agent at San Jose in Guatemala in 1874, and was Hogged by the order of the commandant, Colonel Gonzales. He was rescued by the arrival of a British
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    MAJOR-GENERAL RUNDLE.
    298 7 A CASE OF RAPID PROMOTION. The appointment of Major-General Sir H. M. L. Kundle to the command of the Eighth Division of the Field Force in South Africa, with the temporary rank of lieutenant-general, constitutes, perhaps, the mostremarkableinstanceofadvancement to high military office which has occurred in the recent
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    A HOTEL EXPERIENCE.
    614 7 At Bow Street, London, on the 31st January, before Sir Franklin Lushirigton, Joshua Holdford Walker, 19, who appeared in Court wearing a khaki 6uit, was charged with stealing three rings value £3O, the property of Margaret de Grammaire, a lady of independent means, living at Cravenstreet, Strand.
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    AN ESCAPE.
    137 7 On the morning of the 28th ult., an Asiatic prisoner confined at Kaifdang Kerbau police station was found to have escaped from the lock-up. Sergeant AJi No. 8 was in possession of the key and P. C. Mahomed No. 619 was on duty. There was nothing to show
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    THAT $175 BATH.
    308 8 Mr. Reid (reminding us that he has done some service to the Straits Times) begs that we will cease to publish further frivolous letters about his 6175 bath. He asks it, however, to be noted, seriously, that because of the fall tn the dollar, and the great
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    THE HOUSE OF HOPE PARK
    378 8 Our reporters learn that various luncheon parties have been organi sen foi Saturday in order that I he people, a ft e&gt; luncheon, may attend and bid at H*»p. I ink it may bo convenient to state that ti e iiou-e of Hope Dark has
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    OF TELEGRAPH STREET.
    137 8 This morning, at 8.15, one of mr reporters discovered that substanlal piwgress had been made in the learing gf Telegraph Street. The Jaantity of crates and boxes blocking le fairway were reduced in lumber. Further, two coolies were iontemplatively regarding the fragnents of broken glass which strewed
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    LIQUOR AND NIGHT WALKERS.
    232 8 A correspondent says While public local opinion is much exercised on volunteering, the use of tobacco, municipal misgovernment, and the $175 bath, that section of Chinese shopkeepers who deal in intoxicants are doing a very fair business for themselves, while paving the way for extra work
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    THE “ McALISTER.”
    401 8 THE McALISTER.” DISPUTE BETWEEN OWNERS AND CREW. Advices from Manila state that the steamer McAliMer which arrived at that port from Singapore a few days ago, lias trouble aboard. She has recently been sold to the Philippine Trading Company, and lias been handed over io the new owners ami registered
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    SATURDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY.
    98 8 The Russian transport Petersburg left for Vladivostock this morning. A Malay has been arrested for impersonating a Municipal Inspector. The captain of the Siak, which arrived from Langkat this morning, reports 5 cases of small-pox on board. Colonel Chippindall, of the Royal Engineers, is now the Officer
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    THE JUDGES.
    30 8 The Penang Appeal Court has concluded, and Sir Lionel Cox, Chief Justice, and Mr. Hyndman-Jones returned to Singapore by mail. The Supreme Court resumed its sittings this morning.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    649 8 A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon to consider the report of the byelaw committee on the Municipal Ordinance now before the Legislative Council, and also the Supplementary Budget, No. 4, 1»99. Mr. Gentle presided, and there were also present: Colonel Pennefather, Messrs. Sohst,
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    THEATRICALS TO COME.
    91 8 A ROUND OF LONDON PLAYS. Mr. Henry Dallas’s musical and dramatic company will arrive in Singapore soon to stay for a short season only. The Company will begin their programme on March 2nd with The Geisha,” which will be given with all the original scenery and effects
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    “CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA.”
    558 8 AT THE TOWN HALL. The Italian Opera Company, Margherita di Savoja Regina d’ltalia,” produced Pietro Mascagni’s famous opera (&lt; Cavalleria Rusticana” with great success at the Town Hall last night. Notwithstanding the bad state of the weather a large and appreciative audience was present. Every item went successfully
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    ON THE VERANDAH.
    1221 8 Good Mr. Editor, it gratifies me to see you admitting the possibility ol your being in error. The explanation whieh you made on Tuesday, regarding the late publication of Monday’s Straits Times was entirely reasonable. Still, I regret that you “swore copiously.” A Governors private secretary may
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    THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
    794 9 I .„«1 Conference of the Metho- r ”f r i;&lt; Mission hasjust concluded r p^ e in i ss ionaries from is and Selaneor assembled tl ’„i of last week to meet I'': Thohurn, who arrived from W’"‘ Saturday on his yearly. i sl U I W-I'ĕction.
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    THE REAL MALAY.
    1821 9 [This review should he read nlong with a leading article under the same title.] “The Real Malay,” by Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham, is a book which for the purpose of criticism we must divide into two parts. Pages 5 to 51 consist of a most wholly admirable,
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    STRAITS AND MALAYAN SOUTH AFRICAN WAR RELIEF FUND.
    340 9 SEVENTH LIST. Amount previously acknowledged $lll,BOB Trading Community: Kelly &lt;fc Walsh, Ltd. $lOO A ndereon &lt;fc Co. 20 George Michael 20 Alex. Fox Co 20 The Robinson Piano Coy. 60 2lO Chop Ju Siang Long 100 Chop Kian Hong 100 Theo Tian
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    GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
    252 9 The following despatch from the Secretary of State to the Governor, dated 11th January, is published: 1 have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of the 21st ultimo, stating that tho Singapore Volunteer Artillery Corps desired to offer their services to Uer Majesty’s Government for
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    THE “KING'S OWN.” BOUND FOR HOME. THEY LEFT IN THE “DILWARA” THIS MORNING.
    448 9 The transport Dilicara with the Ist battalion King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment on board, left Singapore at 10.30 this morning bound for a destination which is generally supposed to be Southampton. All told there were about 950
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    MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
    248 9 The election of a representative for the Rochore Ward in place of Mr. W. Nanson, (resigned) took place to-day at the Municipal Offices. The candidates were Mr. J. W. B. MacLaren, civil engineer, and Mr. W. C. Niblett, barris-ter-at-law. Both candidates had billed the town setting forth their
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    A POLICEMAN’S NEGLIGENCE.
    41 9 Dm, lance-corporal 468, brought a prisoner from Hongkong en route for Penang in the Bengal At the P. and O. wharf, the prisoner taking advantage of his custodian’s negligence disappeared. Din has been sent to prisonfor four months.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA.
    671 10 SHIPPING IN 1899. The Batavia Nieuwsblad in reviewing the Java shipping returns for 1899, notes an i ncrease in cleat ances, compared with 1898, amounting to twenty-two per cent in steamers. The sailing vessels showed decrease. The increase is ascribed to the heavier sugar crop forwarded last year.
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    THE CHINA COMMAND.
    51 10 It is stated that Vice-Admiral Sir Comptpn E. Domville will succeed Sir E. H. Seymour in command of the British fleet in China. He is now Admiral Superintendent of Reserves. His flagship will be the Glory now completing at Portsmouth, which replaces the Centurion on the China
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    123 10 The Government Gazette of yesterday has the following:— Under instructions from the Right Honble the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to accept an offer made by more than one hundred and sixty persons (through Mr. Arnot Reid, Editor
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    MONDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY.
    329 10 Major-General Dickson sailed from Colombo for the Cape in the Umhloti on the 16th inst. Mr. P. C. Stormont, of Messrs. Howarth Erskine’s, has had a set of harness, value $5O, stolen. The Isla de Luzon which arrived from Manila yesterday, has on board 443 Spanish soldiers
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    RUSSIA IN THE EAST.
    50 10 The two Volunteer Fleet cruisers Voronesh and Petersburg which passed through Singapore a few days ago for the Far East, carried between them 2,600 troops for debarkation at Port Arthur, a numerous party of artillery officers, and a large consignment of the most modem-type fortress guns.
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    OUR CRIMINAL CODE.
    55 10 The Criminal Procedure Code, to be introduced into the Legislative Council to-morrow, fills over 240 pages of the Government Gazette A Code of this kind was passed here in 1892, modelled after Indian legislation, but it proved to be unworkable. The proposed Code is a modification of
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    PROMOTIONS.
    45 10 A telegram from London, dated 18th inst., says that Col. J. D. P. French (commanding the cavalry in South Africa with the rank of Major-General) has been promoted Major-General. Lieut.-Colonel Robert G. Kekewich (commanding the North Staffordshire Regiment at Kimberley has been promoted Colonel.
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    THE JUBILEE MONEY.
    221 10 Mr. Anthonisz, the Official Assignee, writes: I forward a copy of the list of subscribers to the Jubilee Fund with a short summary of account. I shall be glad to give full particulars as regards the receipts and expenditure to those creditors who desire the information, if
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    HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK.
    925 10 HALF-YEARLY MEETING. BRIGHT PR08PECT8. The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank was held at Hongkong on the 17th inst., Mr. R. M. Gray in the chair. The Chairman said —Gentlemen, it is with much pleasure that the directors have to wait upon you
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    “CARMEN.”
    263 10 There was another full house and another triumph for the Italian Opera Company, Margherita di Savoja “Regina d’ltalia,” on Saturday night. Notwithstanding the threatening weather, the Town Hall was crammed for the performance of Bizet’s fife *gods acknowledged every item in the expressive manner so well known, and when
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    MR. HENRY DALLAS’ COY.
    191 10 THEIR COMING VIBIT TO SINGAPORE. After a brilliantly successful season in Calcutta, Mr. Dallas is bringing his company to Singapore for a season of five or six nights. He will produce some of the pieces with which he made a success in Calcutta. The opening attraction
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    THE STATE OF TELEGRAPH STREET.
    280 10 WHO ENFORCE3 THE LAW h muy be remembered that u on Wednesday, the 21st, that” 1 attention to the block e/ 6 Telegraph Street, an important L? &lt; leading to important office. mercantile town. Days have since the matter became property, and Telegraph Street blocked.
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    PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
    455 10 THE LATE MISS NELLY BIBBY. THE EYE OF MR. BIBBY. Among the passengers who arrived by the quarantined mail of Saturday* Sunday jvere JJbe Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones and Mrs. Hyndman-Jones. Also there arrived from Australia Mr. Bibby of Raub, and also Mr. Fowler, .who has
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    WAR NEWS BY WIRE
    2927 11 I kcller* advance. I .hung AT KOODOOSBERG. I BE London, 10 Ih Feb. I tirfinent at l'otgieter’s Drift is a u hands as an affair 1 c hat of Spionkop, except t 0 6r the War OUiee, instead ft: i D this cd~ gulden publication, news
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    THE “KING’S OWN.”
    111 11 HEAVY LOSSES OF THE 2ND BATTALION. The 2nd battalion of the “King’s. Own” Royal Lancaster Regiment first battalion of which left us on Saturday in the Dibvara) lost very heavily in the two or three days* fighting around Spion Kop. The total loss of the 2nd battalion
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    ST. MARY’S.
    513 11 A CHURCH BOARDING SCHOOL. Thebe has been made ready in Singapore, and will soon be prepared to receive pupils, an institution named St. Mary’s, situated in Hill Street. It has long been felt that better educational provision should be made for girls belonging to the Church of England,
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    THE LORD MAYOR’S FUND.
    134 11 THE STRAITS AND MALAYA. From Mr. \V. J. Soulsby, c. 8., Mr. Arnot Reid has received a letter dated “The Mansion House, London, January 30th.” The following is the substance of the letter:— The Lord Mayor is much obliged to yo*» for your letter of the
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    147 11 THE CHAMPIONSHIP. The semi-final round for the Championship was played on Saturday and resulted in Dr. Fowlie beating J*. B. Robertson by 5 up and 4 to play. Gunn and Mackay had a very close game, Mackay halving the match with a long put at the 18th
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    CRICKET.
    310 12 S. C, C. v. LAWYERS. On Saturday a cricket match was played on the Esplanade between the S. C. C. and a team of Lawyers, the game ending in a draw'. Scores. s. c. c. Duoman not out 51 George 1 b.w., b Sharp Dun man c and b
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    ON TO LADYSMITH.
    37 12 The following which appeared in a Natal local paper is interesting today Hold the Fort, for I am coming, 1 Says the helio; Qui* k &lt;is light the answer flashes, ’Aint yer coming slow?”
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    TUESDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY.
    160 12 The office of the Imperial Russian Consul lias been removed to 89 Robinson Road. Cait. J. Gray, of the Singapore, on arrival here yesterday, reported having spoken the lugger Yang Pertama, four miles north of the Horsburgh light, desiring to be reported all well. Leong Eng Yeng,
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    DIVIDENDS AT BANGKOK
    53 12 The 'Paknam Railway Company at Bangkok has declared a three per cent, dividend for the second half of 1899 making eight per cent, for the whole year. The Bangkok Tramways Company lias declared a dividend of six per cent, for the half year —making twelve per cent,
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    SELANGOR LAWS.
    61 12 Four enactments have just been added to the laws of Selangor. Three of them deal with the registration and suppression of societies, the law of contracts, and the legal tender system. '1 he fourth enactment gives labourers’ v ages priority over the claims of other unsecured creditors upon
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    RILEY, HARGREAVES, LD.
    690 12 ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING. The first annual meeting of shareholders of Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves, Ltd., was held at the Company’s Oliices, Read Street, this morning. Mr. Robert Allan presided and the others present were: Messrs. H. Muhlinghaus, G. A. Resting, W. M. Robertson, and G. M. i'reston (directors),
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    DISHONEST SERVANTS.
    114 12 Tan Kim Seng, in the employ of Katz Bros., was yesterday sentenced to three months for criminal breach of trust in respect of $155.66, the property of the firm. Yesterday, another servant of the firm, named Lee Kim Bok, was arrested for alleged dishonesty in selling some satin
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    602 12 The following is the substance of a letter received by Mr. Arnot Reid to-day from Captain Tyacke: 2 6th February 1900. I am in receipt of vour letter of this day’s date and I send you by bearer 200 enrolment forms. As you have kindly offered to
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    WHAT AN ACTING-COMMANDANT SAYS.
    265 12 THE OPINION OF A MILITARY EXPERT. The Acting-Commandant of the Volunteer Artillery (a famous expert in military lore) writes with his own pen as follows:— As the enrolment form, which must be signed by each applicant for admission to the Singapore Volunteer Rifle Corps, is equivalent
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    ABOUT GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
    296 12 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,— In connection with your spirited appeal in yesterday’s issue to the Government officials to join tiie Volunteer Rifle Corps now being raised here, I would be glad if you could afford me space to tell the story of the
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    TOBACCO AND THE MINISTRY.
    1019 12 WHAT ANSWER? TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES Sir, I am sorry that your issue of the 14th did not reach me until yesterday (19r h) and this, I fear, has made my chance of prize winning a hopeless one. But, as I am interested
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    THE “GLENARTNEY.”
    132 12 THE GLENARTNEY.” GROUNDED IN THE STRAITS. Information has now been received 01 the overdue steamer Glenartney winch left Penang on Friday last at 2 am and of which up to yesterdaj afternoon nothing had been beard The Glenartney it appears, is grounded on the Blenheim Shoal, wmcu is about 11
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    THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
    58 12 The annual meeting of the I terian Church will be held to*morro evening in the Church, the chair to taken at 9 o’clock. In addition to reading of the yearly reports, a programme will be given to be toll® by the usual conversazione. those who will sing
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    PAHANG CORPORATION.
    55 12 Tit* Pahang Corporations nune Bongel Lembing and Jeram Ba yielded over 64 tons of tin oxide month from 2,973 tons of stone, working expenses being eBtIIIK at $28,000. The outturn of tin ma&gt; taken at 45 tons. At £125 per this gives »56,250. The deduction on working expenses
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    THE STATE OF TELEGRAPH STREET.
    467 13 I iBOl'T THE LAW. I T" qi e?tion the municipal I pkesidest? I h( remembered that, so long I It we called attention to Telegraph Street, an W i roadway leading to linpor■s; rtar in the mercantile town. C la&lt;l t0 observe that rnt are
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    POLO.
    89 13 iN i-ite oi the threatening weather hturi-y afternoon, there were quite l cniuLer of guests at the usual i-v+kly At Home” of the Polo Club, r Q were rewarded by seeing r’ interest ing pi act ice games. L 1 So |ne regular players, including PH the Sultan, were
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    MALAY STATES' CURRENCY.
    253 13 L Rittexbach lectured at the L l r Uli Thursday night on r e *nated Malay States currency. lurr n°! n 0l t l iat the Indian ir'.r Olni nission had arrived at a v r&lt; 1 in favour of a gold lon mit- r ,I( ha.
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    METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL.
    664 13 THE DEDICATION SERVICE. Yesterday afternoon, the dedicatory service of the new Methodist Girls’ School, situated at the junction of Selegie Road and Short Street, was held in the school. The Hon. C. W. S. Kynnersley occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. Alter a short
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    WEDNESDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY.
    115 13 This morning, the Municipal fire engines were put on their trial at Finlayson Green, and were proved to be in good working order. Mr. E. M. M»rpleB, an old resident of Singapore, who was the first Government Treasurer in Perak, has died at West Kirby at the
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    860 13 TUESDAY, 27th FEBRUARY. PRESENT. His Honour Sir Alexander Swettenham, k.c.m.g., Acting Governor. Hon. &lt;5. W. Kneyd Kyouersley (Acting Colonial Secretary). Hou. W. R. Collyer (Attorney-General). Hon. W. Egerton (Resident-Councillor of MftlACCft) Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. E. M. Mere wether (Actiug Colonial Treasurer). Hon. F. St.
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    919 13 VOTE OF $16,640. In moving a motion in regard to the Singapore Rifles, the Acting Colonial Secretary said the £ouncil was probably aware of the circumstances under which the proposal to form a volunteer force of riflemen in Singapore was started. Mr. Arnot Reid, the Editor of
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    SINGAPORE-JOHORE RAILWAY. THE BILL READ A SECOND TIME.
    1475 13 The Attorney-General proposed the second reading of the Singapore and Kranji Railway Bill, being a Bill for making and maintaining a railway between Singapore and Johore. The Acting Colonial Engineer seconded. MR. BTRINGER. Mr. Stringer said he thought members of the Council
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    MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE.
    1831 14 HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION. The second reading of the Municipal Ordinance Amendment Bill, being a Bill to amend the Municipal Ordinance, 1896, was moved by the Attorney-General and seconded by the Auditor-General. MR. STRINGER. Mr. Stringer said the learned Attorney-General, in introducing this Bill, told the Council it was brought
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    VON WITTEKIND.
    340 14 AN APPLICATION FOR HIS ARREST. Before Mr Brockman to-day, Mr. Arn»»t Reid of the Straits Times asked judgment against ono Von Wittekind Tor the sum of 545.40. The magistrate pointed out that the summons had only been served last night. Mr. Reid said that was so, but yet
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    THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
    158 14 Yesterday, after the Municipal elec* tion, the declaration of the poll was: Mr. Maclaren, 113, and Mr. Niblett, 34. This is a record election. There never has been such an election in Singapore. The only election that might even parallel with it was that which took place
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    477 14 Dr. Fowlie will attend at km Battery Road between th! 5 2 and 3 p.m. on week dav« i 10, 1- i and l p.m. on Sunday, foM M examining candidates for JIZ. the Rifle Corps. HisTrdfe** of attendance are so fully ocoimLN* he asks candidates to
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    THE STATE OF TELEGRAPH STREET.
    92 14 This morning,shortly after Boclotk the broken glass which strewed tLe roadway yesterday afternoon had removed from Telegraph Street, ljcrates and boxes had not been en f ire-y removed, but they were material} reduced in number. There seern= J be an ultimate intention to gradual condescend
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    JELEBUS.
    143 14 Mr. Gardner, the general manager the Jelebu Mining and Trading pany, Limited, is at present in in pore and speaks hopefully 0 re prospects of the Company- w than 500 tons of lode stutl been crushed. The crushing 15 ceeding at about 18 tons a day the machinery is
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    THURSDAY, 1ST MARCH.
    123 15 B'’ ii young reports that knives &gt; I?: 1 lined at $7 50 were stolen Hr.i y. on ()I l ls e at Institution Hill on B min" two of the crew of the lined by Mr H (J. 1 s’,. each for the theft of 25
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    MR G. DISS.
    52 15 1,, r ge Di-s formerly of John Tj. who was widely known B"/ ,r\ and has been home, B M.r mirli on the German mail Bt r H'mgkong, where he is Br r 'f I'inc'S in partnership with _vrith*nrin. His many friends 'A iii wi-h him every
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    HARBOUR THIEVES.
    49 15 a Hokien named Loh Ah, "ivil Street, reported that at 4 m .ruing he was fishing with ofl Pul tu Skijang, when two Bft' u h containing four men, BK". ~[■!&lt; thom. The Malays, who K l with parangs, stole the k i,- nets valued at $65 and
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    ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER.
    111 15 Iy.-tkt.iov rvening, as a Sikh named '.:..!i \va- going with some friends N -rth Bridge Uoad he struck on k with a stick a Sikh named H i The latter pulled up t ]i- vdiicle and struck Mii-h on ttie head with a K. of wo *d. Gram
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    STRANGERS' AND PRISONERS' FUND.
    118 15 B l to state that the folH “il.-i-riptioris in 1900 to tlie I' aii l Prisoners’ Fund are jH*-' at-knowledged —each: x 1 11 1 i &gt;'.v»*ti»*uham. the lion bles N Kynnersley, W. R. Collyer, li-ikindiaw. and E. C. Hill, (liltillan ;t Paterson Simons Co L
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    THE DALLAS CO.
    110 15 B :l, »d his talented company B artis c s arrived here to-day, in the Patiali bringing B 1 l autity of scenery and dresses I'Soduction of the plays which B ‘i &gt;r '&gt;daced. The Company have M, [y successful time in Calcutta, B 'V r ccoru
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    TANGLIN CLUB.
    102 15 I XliF A 1 Mke TIXG OF MEMBERS. T gen&lt; r. ral meeting of -’♦Tdav \i u- lln gl ,n Club was held B 'L NVa^ dell &gt; President, ■‘•(■ort fur tl 1. lair Ihe committee’s I showed a favourable Br. I, a ,i while 29 new mern■'■'l
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1627 15 A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. Gentle presided, and the other members present were: Colonel Pennefather, Messrs. Evans, Jago, Moses, Barker, Sohst, Maclaren, Choa Giang Thye, and Tan Cheng Tuan. The minutes of the ordinary and special meetings, held on the 14th 23rd
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    612 15 The following paragraph (which we print in small type) is written by the pen of the Acting Commandant of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery, a most skilled and learned military authority, and one who, if it were strictly necessary, might, perhaps, be able to teach some things to
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    YESTERDAY’S SALE.
    97 15 Messrs. Powell &lt;fc Co. oflered for sale yesterday 61 acres of land planted with 3,000 coconut tn»es, 600 nutmeg trees, also a number of coflee and rubber trees, fruit trees, &lt;fcc., situated on the Changie Road. Mr. Nazarelli became the purchaser at $4,000. A piece of land in
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    WHAT ANSWER?
    360 15 On the 14th of February we said:— The Malaysia Message says: The Methodist Episcopal Church rsks this question of every candidate for its ministry, the answer to be made in writing: Will you wholly abstain from the use of tobacco The question we propound is (a) What answer
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    THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
    537 15 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held last night in the Church, the chair being taken by the Rev. S. Stephen Walker. After a short devotional service, the Minister proceeded to read the report of the session for 1899 as follows: The
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    WAR NEWS BY WIRE.
    1352 16 London 17th Feb. ON MODDER RIVER. Gen. French made a triumphant entry into Kimberley where he .dined with Colonel Kekewich and Staff at the Club last night. The enthusiasm in London and throughout the Kingdom yesterday at the relief of Kimberley was unbounded, and thesame was
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    OUR WAR RELIEF FUND.
    529 16 FIFTY-SECOND DAY: 573,741. Through Mr. TanChay Yan,president of the Chinese Lawn Tennis Club at Malacca, we have to-day received 5300 collected in that Club. It may be convenient to point out that Mr. Tair Chay Yan had himself subscribed privately long ago to our Fund, and
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    35 16 Messrs. Powell A Co. announce auction sales of land and houses on the 7th, 14th, and 18th instants; and also a sale of brick-making plant Ac. at Tanjong Pagar Dock on the 2nd April next.
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    SHIPPING CONFERENCE.
    3875 16 MESSRS. HUTTENBACH DEFY THE UNITED COM FAN IE8. THEY WILL LOAD THEIR OWN STEAMERS. We understand that the 8. 8. Milton after unloading coal at Tanjong Pagar Dock, will load cargo in the' roads for London. She is not a conference steamer. Messrs. Huttenbach Brothers and Co. have
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    SMALL-POX CASES.
    35 17 A Javanese child has died from small-pox at 50 Clyde Street. The case was not reported until after death A Hindoo is reported to be suffering from small-pox at 40 Rukit Timah Road.
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    THE INDIAN FAMINE.
    73 17  -  From the rom the Deputy-Governor to Mr. Amot Reid Editor of the Straits Times.) Editor of the Straits Times.) Please insert the enclosed notice calling a public meeting about the Indian Famine. As during the last famine referred to bv the Viceroy you started the Famine Relief
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    FRIDAY, 2ND MARCH.
    155 17 The British steamer Baku Standard, of London, passed through the port about 9.15 this morning from east to west. Up to noon to-day, about 40 enrolment forms for the Singapore Ride Volunteers had been filled up and sent in. One hundred and thirty-five deaths were registered at
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    “THE GEISHA”
    52 17 To-night, Mr. Henry Dallas's company, fresh from India and Burma, will produce “The Geisha” in the. Town Hall, commencing at 9 o’clock. We believe every seat in the hall has been booked. To-morrow “The Geisha” will he repeated; and on Monday and Tuesday, the company will play “A
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    SELANGOR PLANTERS’ ASSOCIATION.
    487 17 report for 1899. The annual report of the Selangot Planters’ Association for 1899 dwell* upon the low quotations for coffee, which admitted of no margin for profit. This period of depression has furnished good though trying lessons foi planters, who, indeed, notwithstanding adverse circumstances, have kept then
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    THE HERO OF LADYSMITH.
    3101 17  -  (Written by Mr. Charle* Lowe (Written by Mr. Charles Lowe formerly Times correspondent at and published in the tStmrts Times bp arrangement mid with some small additions by the editor.) LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR GEORGE STEYVAK1 WHITE, V.C., G.C.B., 'G.C.I.E., Ac. Sir George White, who has just been
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    LADIES' TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    332 19 WKDXK SLAY'S PLAY. Indies’ singles. I 1 1 "7 rcc. 15 2, v. Mrs. Waddell iiiitin Mi&lt;s Butterworth, owt H Ilanitsch scr., untin. Mrs H x, 1’».5 beat Miss J. Gunn owi I \|r u M* &gt;s Gunn owe 15. beat d.jilajKl ree. 15.3, 6 3,0-4. 'MXED
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    PASSENGER LIST.
    1213 19 ARRIVALS. Per s. p. Snppho from Klang via ports— M.*ssrs. W. B. Smith, T. Cuthberts &gt;n, J. R. uthbertson. Swan, J. J. Tait, Ross, and Mr-«. Earle. Per 8. s Ban Whatt Hin frnm Klang via 0 rts —Mrs. O’Niel, Messrs. S. Leresche, a d W. T, Ch
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      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      165 19 U nder this heading the foliowi ng 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. 8. —United States; Fr.— French; Ger.—German Dut.— Dutch; Job. —Johore Ac., G. c., —General oargo d.p. —deck passengers; U.—
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      TRADING VESSELS &C.
      871 19 Arrivals Since Noon of Yesterday. Amherst Brit. str. 108 tons, Capt Mellor, 1st Mar. From Pontianak, 27th Feb. G.c., and 13 d.p. Weo Bin and Co. For Pontianak, 3rd —Rds. Breid, Nor. str. 645 tons, Capt Johannessen 1st Mar. From Sadong, 27th Feb. Coal. P. Simons A
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      VESSELS EXPECTED.
      200 19 Name, port probable date of arrival, a u name of agents. STEAMERS. Alesia. H’kong, Mar 20 B. Meyer. Andalusia, Hamburg, Mar 27 B. Meyer. Aanam, Colombo, Mar 5 M. M. Annam, Bangkok, Mar 15; B. Meyer. Ansgar, Europe, p’sd Canal, Feb 13 Ardrossan, Europe, p’sd Canal, Feb 6
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      ARRIVALS.
      1330 20 *ii i I r- I Vi-pskl’b Nam»- A j IVk&gt;. Captain I From Sailkj Cojbiosb&s. pi Rig. j 'I vins Alexandei Dut str. 727 Moss Palembang Feb 2o|Nam Bwee Gheang Isabella tr j Nacodah Lingga Feb 20|Kim Meng t'ai Bang Brit str. 1 1541 Rawer Calcutta Feb lOrioustead A
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      CLEARANCES.
      631 20 Dm*, j Vessel’s Name Flag ARig Captain Destination Feb 21 Atlantico Aus str. Gerolinich Japan 21 Singkcp Dut str. Nacodah 1 Singkep ‘22 Hong Wan Brit str. Hudson j Muar and Malacca 2*2 Neera str. Coysh Deli 22 I Chow Phya str. Jeliicoc Malacca and Klang 22 Sultan str.
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