The Straits Budget, 26 May 1900

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    134 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 Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and French
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  • SATURDAY, 26TH MAY. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      BIRTH.
      14 1 F-rn Rink, D»*v-»ndiire Road, the f- f A. Rene Lowei.i.. of a son.
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      MARRIAGE.
      40 1 M 'i/*ky-Ai>ams.—On the 19th instant, M. -ono* Ihill, IVnang. I»y th*- Rev, M* kn:ght. M.A., Preshytcrian Minisi H. .MO’losky, f.k.c.s, Colonial Mra.t-i Settlements (retiredi. to }> < i»t ii**), (iest of Geo. -4 of ‘J Icrrace Rook’s Court Park. ::ia, W.
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      TABLE OF CONTENTS.
      303 1 AkIICLF.B. I*at. Sin Klio. k *-i-::ipal Folly. “klty I) it. Bluff. u 'K' Ke*CU*r. Wisdom. t *«C4meioQ. ‘V* 'i^tatio.-.*. ns X**w>j. r-?;* r List. Sj -Vrfy Arizes. u> M Apr,re Kiflei. r? M *r*et. Answer. Cl* 11 Boy." i Sale. Oii<>*k Julia. k r V *l h
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      COMMERCIAL.
      603 1 a;w sapors, 26th Mat, 1909. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to noon.) Gambier buyers 9 7.00. Copra 8a1i,,, 6.50. do Pontianak, 6.30. Pepper, Black 80.25. do White, (6%) 46 50 Flour Sarawak 3.40 do Brunei No. 1 900 Paoi*l tv Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 21.00 Coffee Palembang, 15% basis.. 22.00
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      SUMMARY OF THE WEEK.
      397 1 Th* mail for Rurope, thia week 1 W„. 4k« \f if /1.-- ">- mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the P. &O. Coromandel. The German mail for Europe, by the Preu*sen closed on Monday. The mail from Europe of the 27th April by the
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      PENANG ELECTION:
      67 1 MR. BROMHEAD-MATTHEWS UNANIMOUSLY CHOSEN. (Special Telegram to the Straits Times') Penang 18//i May. The election of a member of Legistive Council took place yesterday. Mr. J. Bromhead-Matthews, barrister, was unanimously elected, subject to the approval of His Honour the Acting Governor. Mr. F. J. C. Ross (of Messrs.
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      SIR GRAEME ELPHINSTONE.
      93 1 DIED AT TAIPING. (Special Telegram to the “Straits Times.") Tenanig Wednesday. Sir Graeme Elphinstone, the wellknown planter, died last night at Taiping. [Sir Graeme Hepburn Elphinstone, Bart, was the fourth baronet, the title being created in 1328, and had reached his *>9th yen i. iic wets iuiiiicrij
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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    55 1 DEATHS. >'• nit-in. on 16th May, Henry T».\ hurst, Collector of Land 1' *t in-t.. of influenza, Dorothy, fc.M.ouiy «laughter of Mr. Samuel *o. By cable. r 'i 3.5 Syecl Ally Hoad, on i'K of the 24th inst., Th< mas 'iTHt !.i« k Marine l>ept., S. S., aged f'f Cornwall,
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    PEACEFUL PRETORIA. PEACE AT ANY PRICE. THE “CRUMPLED” BOER.
    84 2 London 18 th May. There is a peace party forming among the townspeople at Pretoria. The burghers of the Kroonstad district believe that the Boers will olfer little or no [further] resistance. The Free State Boer commandoes are said to be
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    METHUEN MOVING. MORE OF THE ENEMY CAPTURED.
    85 2 London, \2th May. Lord Methuen has entered the town of Hoopstad. General Dupreoz Daniel and fortv Boers, who were in the town, surrendered to Lord Methuen. [Hoop tad is in the Free State, 10 miles scurh <»f t e Vaal River. It lies
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    A TOWN OCCUPIED.
    32 2 Col. Broadwood has occupied the town of Lindley. [Lindley is a small town approximately 50 miles ei-st and slightly south of Krooustad. It is another link in the chain.]
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    GEN. BOTHA. CAPTURED NEAR KROONSTAD.
    199 2 Col. Hutton’s mounted infantry have surprised and captured Commandant B .tha with twenty-three other Boers 30 miles north-west of Kroonstad. [General Louis Botha is a man of genius. Fiuce the capture of Cronje and the death of Joubert. Gen. B«»th t has directed the strategy
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    THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING. PROBABLY YESTERDAY. BOERS ABANDON THE SIEGE. THE RELIEF FORCE BRINGS JOY TO THE BELEAGUERED.
    40 2 Later. Reuter’s correspondent at Mafeking wires that the siege of Mafeking has been abandoned. The British relief force has entered the town.
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    MAFEKING. SCENES IN GREAT BRITAIN. THE JOY OF AN EMPIRE.
    59 2 London 19//i May [Saturday night.] The wildest enthusiasm [over th» relief of Mafeking] prevails in London and the provinces. All the houses are beflagged and there are cheering crowds everywhere The street traffic is disorganized. Telegrams from all parts of
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    GENERAL RUNDLE. HE WILL BE OPPOSED.
    55 2 Reuter’s correspondent., in a despatch dated from Maseru on the 18th, says that General Rundle is encamped at Clocolan. Large bodies of Boers are reported to have returned from Bethlehem to oppose General Bundle’s advance. They occupy a strong position at Ficksburg with very
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    THE CAPTURED BOTHA.
    28 2 The captured Botha is apparently not the Boer Commandant-General. [1 he Bothas are a large family and many Botbas are serving in the Boer ranks.]
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    WHO RELIEVED MAFEKING? A MYSTERIOUS RELIEF COLUMN. WHENCE DID IT COME? THANKSGIVING IN ST. PAUL'S, LONDON.
    118 2 WHO RELIEVED MA FEKING? A MYSTERIOUS RELIEF COLUMN. WHENCE DID IT COME? THANKSGIVING IN ST. PAUL'S, LONDON. Tendon, 20th May [Sunday morning.] Reuter’s correspondent, telegraphing from Lourenso Marques on Saturday, the 19th of May, confirms the relief of M&feking. The relief was effected on Wednesday the 16th of May. Details
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    BOER ACCOUNT OF MAFEKING. ALL A MISTAKE.
    70 2 London 20 th May. A telegram from Pretoria, dated the 19th inst. (Saturday), says it is officially announced in Pretoria that General Delarey successfully engaged the British relief column near Mafeking throughthe whole of Wednesday. But, unfortunately, during Wednesday night, one of Delarev’s
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    LAING’S NEK TUNNEL BLOWN UP.
    24 2 Reuter’s correspondent at Capetown wires that the B »ers have exploded and destroyed the railway tunnel at Laing’s Nek.
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    PAUL STAGGERING. SOMETHING NEW.
    39 2 President Kruger has notified the foreign consuls that Johannesburg will be defended. Kruger disclaims any responsibility for injury or damage to foreign persons or property. Kruger has proposed to Lord Roberts an exchange of prisoners.
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    MAFEKING MEDICINE. EFFECT ON KRUGER. MORE THREATS FROM PRETORIA.
    81 2 Later. The New York llraid publishes a cable from Marques which announces that President Kruger has decided to send a message to Lord Roberts requesting a cessation of hostilities. Oom Paul, it is further stated, will demand a guarantee of the
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    MAFEKING. THE BESIEGERS CAPTURED. KLERKSDORP OCCUPIED.
    48 2 London 2 lit May. The correspondent of the Daily New, wiring from Marques under date 20th instant, states that the British troops on the 17th, captured the entire Boer force around Mafeking, including their guns. The British have occupied Klerks* dorp unopposed.
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    MORE OF MAFEKING. BADEN-POWELL A MAJOR-GENERAL. SUPPLIES GOING UP.
    80 2 22nd May. Sir Alfred Milner, the High Commissioner for South Africa, telegraphs to Mr. Chamberlain that Mafeking was relieved on the 17th instant. The relief column was a composite force about 2&00 strong under Colonel Mahon. The Queen has promoted Colonel
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    BRITISH SUBJECTS IN COREA.
    37 2 Mr. Brodrick, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has stated in the House of Commons that the rights of British subjects at Masampo. in Corea, are not limited by the RussoCorean agreement.
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    AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH BILL. AGREEMENT REACHED.
    43 2 AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH BILL. AGREEMEN T REACHED. Mr. Chamberlain has stated that an agreement on the Commonwealth Bill has been reached with the Australian delegates. By this agreement, Imperial appeal rights are fully maintained in every case where other than Australian interests are concerned.
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    AMERICA CONTINUES NEUTRAL.
    23 2 London 22nd May. Mr. Secretary Hay has informed the Boer delegates that President McKinley adheres to his policy of neutrality.
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    THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.
    18 2 The Australian Commonwealth Bill has been read a second time in the House of Commons.
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    COLONIALS AMBUSHED. BETHUNE’S HORSE CAUGHT IN NATAL.
    86 2 London May 23rd. General Buller telegraphs from Newcastle, under date the 22nd instant, that Colonel Bethune reports that a squadron of his mounted infantry, were ambushed yesterday (Monday), while marching to Newcastle. Very few of the men escaped, the casualties numbering about 66.
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    CHINESE TARIFF.
    22 2 Mr. Brodrick has ann I House of Common, '> I ttons concerning the revuir!'* t ‘!M nese tariff will be conduct^**
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    BIRTHDAY HONOURS.
    56 2 .?T n 8 Birthd,, include the following-— Sir Claude Macdonald P J Minister at Peking, to be l r N Mr. Cameron, of the IW M Shanghai Bank, to be K.C.mT 4 1 Mr. Fulford, Consul at W. I and Mr. C. W. Kinder “H chief of the
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    MAFEKING RELIEF FORCE
    50 2 Uwion, 24th R,. I The Canadian Field Artillery J the Queensland [mounted] K V J belonging to Major-General CarnnaJ force [that went inland by BeirajjJ Colonel Plumer’s relief column ,*ti 15th of May. They had gone south! forced marches, and they tookpanl the relief of Mafeking. 1
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    AT LAING’S NEK.
    21 2 A fresh Boer commando liasocniJ Laing’s Nek in Natal [where the ti.r M was recently destroyed by theltaiy
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    MR. CLIFFORD C. M. G.
    19 2 Mr. Hugh Clifford, Governor of Britad North Borneo, is appointed to C. M. G.
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    MR. BIRCH C.M.G.
    18 2 Mr. Birch, Resident of N* trri Semblan, is appointed to be a C M G.
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    AT MAFEKLNG. SNYMAN ROUTED.
    35 2 Later. Lord Roberts, telegraphing fro* Honingspruit on Tuesday, the n d May, says: —After the rebel <*f tin Mafeking garrison, the relievers atra t* and routed Commander Snyinao had been besieging].
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    HEILBRON OCCUPIED.
    24 2 The Boers fled from around M if*W General Hamilton has r<*a< li**d bron after a series ofeneagen 11 the Boers under Commander
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    FRENCH MOVING.
    9 2 General French hn« crossed Rhenoster River. I
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    KRUGER’S DENIAL.
    11 2 President Kruger denies t! a I suing for peace
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    FLEEING BOERS.
    19 2 24th il'3 Lord Roberts, having a south bank of the Rhenoster found that the enemy had ih
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    WORK OF THE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY.
    18 2 General Kelly-Kenny reports t^ 1 Imperial Yeomanry have clear country between Bloemfontein Boshof.
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    THE BOERS WILL FIGHT. THE ADVANCE ON THE VAAL RIVER. PRETORIA.
    63 3 I May. I that the B'tors are f lT t > the Vaal River, B*-' "*;!are that they will light j, now at Prospect, on lies to the north of .o,K wr. B !1,,, is also co-operat- t ujiinion
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    OF MAFEKING DAY.
    393 3 N ’Jane 9 May.) ft telegrams it will be foiisi*lerable uiver* I V.M?n,.**nt regarding the con- The C<>pe Argus ft lit' t -in ii.iiidaiit Ktoll and I were reeently taken ft'.., ;f M km-r !>• »**r reports,while ft. -ti.-oiit 1><reverse, state ft... ii;ifi-:i 1'*>t lifiy killed and
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    MR. GOH SIN KHO.
    258 3 1 Vs K»"-*, lath May.) m I8//1 May.) 4 be gratified to know <J > -°L tr te S conv iction against 1 10 bas been quashed on |^cap^ Ue tu <Ja y a summary the text of Mr. P turns JU(igrnent The P (i irtl>
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    OF MUNICIPAL FOLLY.
    306 3 (Straits Times \Sth May.) We regret to hear that there is a proposal that the Municipal Commissioners shall bring a person from England, at a fee of one thousand pound-, for the purpose of inspecting the existing gas plant and of giving his opinion as to its
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    MAFEKING DAY.
    886 3 (Straits Times 19 th May.) Mafeking is relieved. In quite a different part of the country, the Boer c mimander-in-chief, Botha, is captured by our mounted infantry. The townspeople of Pretoria are forming a peace [at any price] party. The whole Boer resistance is collapsing. But, above all,
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    KRUGER'S BLUFF.
    297 3 (Straits Times 21st May.) If the New York Heralds young man at Lourenco Marques is to be trusted, President Kruger is playing a game of bluff with a bad band, a weak pocket, and a strong opponent. Suppose tbat the old President does destroy Johannesburg and explode the
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    MAFEKING'S RESCUER.
    257 3 (Straits Times Thul May The L)aUy New* statement that, in relieving Mafeking, Colonel Mahon captured the entire besieging force and their guns seems as if it. w ere a bit exaggerated. It certainly does not agree with some Pretoria news of yesterday. Passing that point, we note that
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    HIS HONOUR’S WISDOM.
    661 3 (Straits Times 23rd May.) On the forenoon of Saturday last, when the news of the relief of Mafeking became known in Singapore, Mr. Harry Abrams, loaded a four-horse coach with brokers and others. With many flags and much noise, and after some individual drinking, the coach, after
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    SIR EWEN CAMERON.
    2075 3 (Straits Times 23rd May.) Mr. Ewen Cameron, who has been made a K. C. M. G, is joint manager in London of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, having previously been manager for 16 years in Shanghai. He was an Inverness lad of the old Caledonian Bank whose
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    WAR NEWS BY WIRE.
    1626 4 IN THE FREE C T.VTE London KUk May. A Reuters despatch from Kroonstad, dated the 12th instant, says that the Field Cornet surrendered th* town to Lord Roberts. General French i.** camped to the north-eastward, and sent Generals Hunter and Weston to cut the railway. In
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    STRAITS TRADING CO.
    111 4 An ordinary general meeting 0 Straits Trading Company, Limit»*;held at the company’s oflice, t r Quay, to-day, at noon, to 0 accounts and balance sheet l" r year ending the March the directors’ report; to ar ctl t ’*i declaration* of a dividend; t«* director in the
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    THURSDAY, 17TH MAY.
    226 5 arrived at 3» tran t i,e Htli inst. in H. M. S. k ong u, 1,1 r< n ol'wTndall, K.E ,goes y.t t:ie I’ >t o. Ckusan, leaving ~;y morning- .pai^T^n' l interr,rete T >!■• j, ,i, t Court, is reported to o" ',„i,n>ted to be interpreter
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    ARRESTED ON BOARD.
    58 5 c. Kick, a man who was time uioiitlis in the police force ’■..•ii sentenced to four months’ uiii>ri>oument, for absence I.ty ;m I criminal breach of :•>: in r**M»ect of some police neees- IF was arrested by Sergeant ii <>n board tin* J. W. Taylor taree months
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    THE ASSIZES.
    66 5 At the Arizes yesterday afternoon ’-■a K'mii, who pleaded guilty «:;i:r_v-5 ..t iorgery of a deliver) luuga* genuine a forged deliver) r. .ml a iempting to elieat and a delivery of property, was sen- nine uionthss imprisonment H a A:i Nir was also put on trial on a
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    WIDLER v. CHUA BENG CHAN.
    62 5 eMm <>t (j. Widler v. Chua Beng :m Spirit Fanner’s agent, came Mr Biurkman, at the Police Ui> morning. Chua Beng Chan Mai will» attempting to obtain an —875 for the u>ing personal influence A I'iii'lie servant (the Attorney--and with attempting to cheat. ir lS
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    AN EVASIVE ANSWER.
    65 5 M'HjNDENT points out that .Uumcipa! meeting, Mr. lll h ltiye asked a question 1 lm>hinir drains. By r i’ly the President read 'fairium irom the Engineer hiat the drains were he flushed every fifteen that sweeping was supposed to The writer thinks 1 I’hye wanted to know
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    A FEROCIOUS “ BOY.”
    96 5 A FEROCIOUS BOY.” DAl an Soon Chit was lh( r. benc h of two ilia M eall g 200 guilders «-“.Mr. Chambers, in the J? ltd un lhe 30th ultimo. to nine months’ J ,riS TT nt 0° leaving < ‘■track i Us be d at Mr. Chambers i! ln
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    199 5 MOUNTED BEOTION APPROVED. W* are gratified to say that His Honour the Acting Governor has now approved the formation of a mounted section of the Singapore Volunteer Rifle Corps. As about twenty men had intimated, orally and the like, to the committee that they would join the
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    THE RAJAH OF SARAWAK.
    128 5 THE VOICE OF HUMOUR. The Hongkong Telejraph's correspondent at Labuan wires that the Rajah of Sarawak’s expedition to the Brunei frontier turns out to be most important. It consists of fifteen hundred men, part proceeding to the Truman River and part to the Baram River, flie
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    THE “GLENFALLOCH” FIRE.
    512 5 THE WORK oF THE OFFICERS. In a short, paragraph on Saturday last, we referred to a tire on board the steamer GieufaUoch bound from Swatow to Singapore, and we gave the substance of the report if (’aptain Peters. Tlie (J lenfalloc k is now at New Harbour,
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    1134 5 The morning was cool and clear. The course proper was opened and some splendid galloping done. Revolution was first out. Trotting up to the top of the straight he cantered round to just past the Derby post and came away at a gr*»at pace. He strode along in
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    OF PATALING.
    209 5 THE FURTHER ENQUIRY. To-day, at 12.30, at the Singapore Exchange, there was held the adjourned meeting of the Pataling Coffee Company, Mr. A. Cumming (of McAlister Co.) presiding. It had been proposed to sell the estate lor $23,000; but. it was resolved (at a previous meeting) to postpone
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    “GOLD-MINING NEVER PAYS.”
    324 5 Dr. Hugh Robert Mill contributes to the Scottish Geogra/hical for March a paper on the development of habitable lands —“An Essay in Anthropogeography,” wherein occurs this striking paragraph Gold exercises an influence on the imagination which can only be characterised as magical, for it i 9 not
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    STRAITS TRADING CO.
    603 5 Report of the Directors to the members of the Straits Trading Company, Limited Singapore 1 6th May 1900. Gentlemen—Your directors be£ to submit the accounts for the six months ended the 31st March, 1900, being the second half of the business year *****900. In accordance with a
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    AN “AMOK” RUNNER.
    353 6 IN MINTO BOAD TO-DAY. U KILLS A CHILD AND WOUNDS FIVE OTHER PEOPLE. At about 6.30 this morning, a Buggis earned Hadji Ali, who is described as having formerly been a well-to-do man, and who lives in a big house at 106 Minto Road, in the district
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    H. C. POLLOCK.
    235 6 Yesterday, H. C. Pollock was brought before Mr. Sarwar (i) for assaulting Mohamed My din at No. 39 High street on the 15th instant, and (ii) to show cause why his personal surety of $lOO should not be estreated. Mohamed My din said he was a shopkeeper.
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    SHARE MARKET.
    227 6 Latham and Mactaggart report:— A fair amount of business has been transacted since our last report, and with the exception of Raubs (which have still further declined) rates continue steady. The Straits Trading Company’s report for the half-year ending March 31st shows a total profit of $477,089. Tin
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    LADIES’ PHILANTHROPY.
    721 6 “BORROWING" TRAM-CARS AND NEWSPAPERS. Miss E. L Banks describes in the Quiv r certain extraordinary devices adopted by American ladies tor raising charitable funds. YOUNG LADIES AS TRAM CONDUCTORS. The result of a visit of energetic young women to a very much surprised preoident of a city tramway
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    YESTERDAY’S SALES.
    209 6 THE HILL STREET PROPERTY. At Messrs. Powell Co.’s auction rooms, yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a crowded gathering of bidders, a number of properties were put up for sale. Fifty-six shop-house dwellings, namely, 123 to 138 Albert Street, 77 to 80-10 Selegie Road, 1 to 15 Nagappa
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    HOCKEY.
    47 6 A hockey match was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon betweei a team composed of officers and men of the 16th Madras Native Infantry, and an eleven of S. C. C. representatives. A fairly exciting game result# d in a draw, each side scoring two goals.
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    PENANG JUBILEE PLANS.
    64 6 The Penang Diamond Jubilee cloek tower scheme for which Mr. Chen E«»k. a prominent. Chinaman there, had given $30.000, ha* so far progressed that a tender ha* heen sent in to build the tower for $35.000. Mr. Chen E«»k was to have been a«ked to contribute the
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    GOOD OLD JULIA!
    311 6 60 GIRLS WITHOUT BATH OR COOKHOUSE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BELF-DENIAL. The Rev. W. G Shellabear calb attention to a most unfortunate accident that has befallen a worthy institution in our community, as a result of which HO guls are without cookhouse, bathroom, or office»! Yesterday morning the
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    CHESS.
    47 6 (CONDUCTED BY king’s PAWN.”) All Chess correspondence should be addressed to King’s Pawu Solution of Problem No. 174 (Siedeschnor) is B—K 7; No. 175 (Berry) Kt—Q 5 Correct solutions received from A. O. S. and X. White mates in two moves. White mates in two moves.
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    OIL FUEL STEAMERS.
    68 6 The Hamburg-American Company have entered into a contract whereby nupplies of fuel are to be provided for their vessels by Messrs. Samuel Co. it Suez, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong, and Shanghai. Seven steamers of the Ham burg-American Line are to be fitted up for the consumption of this
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    JEWELLERY THEFT.
    85 6 This morning, Ang Hok, Tiong Ah Tek, Lim Hong Lye, and Ng Tue were brought tiefore Mr: Michell for enquiry into allegations of housebreaking by night and theft of jewellery valued at •1,024, against, the first two: of abetment of housebreaking against the third; and of dishonestly receiving
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    SOUTH AFRICA.
    113 6 The London correspondent of the Yorkshire Post says that immense quantities of goods, more particularly machinery, are being prepared for shipment to South Africa, in anticipation of the closing of the war. The agents for several leading firms engaged in trade with which the Transvaal is peculiarly identified
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    THE “TERRIBLE” AT HONGKONG.
    124 6 The Terrible arrived at Hongkong on the Bt.h inst., and was welcomed by a grand -demonstration in the harbour. A reception committee went on board, and Sir John Carrington, the Chief Justice, presented to Capt. Percy Scott an address from the community of Hongkong. The next
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    PILOTAGE IN COLOMBO.
    128 6 The enhanced pilotage ratesfor vessels entering Colombo harbour came into force on the Ist instant. According to the present system of charging, vessels entering or going out of the harbour are exempt from any fee, while previously they had to pay R3O on either way. The scale
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    THE STRAITS AND MALAYAN SOUTH AFRICAN WAR RELIEF FUND.
    161 6 (Final Li*t) Amount previously acknowledged 1144,953 Received from Mr. Arnot Reid, Editor of the Straite Timet 4th instalment 1,128 &talT A Ship's of Telegiaphs, 3rd donation 115 John Greig 10 Interest on credit balances 127 ('hang Ong Bi, Malacca 50 Collected
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    FRIDAY, 18TH MAY.
    303 6 The annual athletic, r I Singapore Cricket Club I n l of t,| June 16th. 0 are Wf!l Lieut. Col. ChipV r, I on leave of absence to l\ R E in the Chusun. 1 tna «0-5 1 The scholars i„ t schools are receiving Munich I
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    THEFTS.
    43 6 A Chinaman named Lim Woh Keng, living at 26 Arab Street, alleges that one of his coolies lias absconded with property valued at #235. Some kerosine oil and cooking utensils have been stolen from tne European nurses’ quarters at the General Hospital.
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    THE “AMOK” RUNNER.
    63 6 Haji Alis bin llaji Asan, the B»ggia who, yesterday, ran “amok’’ in Mmto Road, and was arrested after doing much mischief, stands chaiged with murder in causing the death of a Malay girl named Urap and also that ot a Chinaman named Ng Ah Woh. As the
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    OF PATALING.
    116 6 SOLD FOR $23,000. Yesterday, at the Singapore Exchange,, there was held the adjourned meeting of the Pataling Coffee Company, Mr A. Cumming (of McAlister Co presidingIt had been proposed at a previous adjourned meeting to sell the estate for *23,000; but it was resolved (at that meeting) to
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    THE ASSIZES.
    135 6 At the Assizes yesterday, Hoh Ng was charged with deli'erj counterfeit coin. He was foun guilty and was discharged. This morning, Karain Singh, was brought up on a charge ot cU homicide not amounting to There were a large number of KI Court who appeared to take grea
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    ALLEGED JEWELLERY THEFT.
    52 7 I i t was reported that Yt-rtKW' was being made ase of house-break-Wl- in < t reet, and theft of ia ',Lj at. *****- Four two for the theft, W-s- rT ..,,,-nt and another for m:-- I,r 3 t!. ’:i property. The latter i to three months,
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    WAR NEWS BY WIRE.
    133 7 WA R NEWS BY WIRE I t, n l>" f ch Sources.) I i'i t r I lay ue 9 13th May. I a er refused to fight at I l r d Roberts occupied I- ‘,:.w-ition. The Trans- K ru mstad, with General rijininandant He Wet, Is 3 a!
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    THE DEACONESS HOME.
    211 7 I xHE THEE THAT FELL. I i t ia T in a Idition to the ofifer--1.. > H\ i he good old matron ati l' the repairs of the damage I'. Home, M >unt Sophia, KVv-, r m Mi"ion Press will receive v r j;n d to
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    POLO CLUB TOURNAMENT.
    387 7 I An-: «iron l niciM ii in the polo I itiiMnt C team, captained Ijvir .'inir, and I) team, captained I 'lr '‘yin,'-, was played yesterday r’-rii'Mi MAre a number of I i'i)i. gi.injr was good and a I- *-til mm** was witnessed. I >' *iu,*r illy
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    MAGISTRATES’ APPEAL.
    2756 7 A CONVICTION QUASHED. GOH SIN KHO AND GOH gU KI, APPELLANTS, VS. THE CROWN, RESPONDENT. This was an appeal from a decision of a court of two magistrates convicting the appellants of abetment of causing hurt to the police, abetment of the offence of rescuing prisoners from custody,
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    THE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.
    92 7 Messrs. John Little and Co.’s tailoring department was this forenoon absolutely thronged by the gallant Rifle Volunteers going in to be measured for their uniforms In the course of a few days the tailoring department will have ro turn out about 150 tunics and the same number
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    MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.
    277 7 A correspondent says:—The Eurasian Mutual Improvement Society winch lias existed for years in Middle Road is, it is reported, about to collapse. A meeting of the members is convoked i«>r the 28th inst- to consider the matter. As far as is known, the finances are not in
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    MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS.
    307 7 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMEB. r Sir, —When there are so many serious Municipal problems awaiting solution, it may seem frivolous that I should ask you to voice a subject which is of importance to the servants of the Municipality—l refer to the way in which
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    THE “STRAITS TIMES.”
    239 8 AN ADVERTISEMENT OF REPENTANCE. WHOSE CONSCIENCE WORKED "The advertisement of the forthcoming auction sale of the Straits Tunes is amended to-day by the addition of postscripts “A" and BThese are documents which seem to be admissions of the confessional conveyed in legal draftsmanship. By postscript “A” to
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    ALLEGED SHOPLIFTERS.
    118 8 On Wednesday evening, two Malays went into Mr. Fox’s shop in Hiidi Street and a.-ked for some braid. Wnile this was being procured, one of them took possession of two pairs of shoes. When he was leaving, Mr. Fox told him to stop, but he ran away. Mr.
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    H. C. POLLOCK v. E. SYMONS.
    411 8 A BATCH OF THE UNEMPLOYED.” This morning, E. Symons was brought up on remand on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of a dress suit and a covert coat, the property of H. C. Pollock. J. Gush was called as a
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    THE ST. NICHOLAS SOCIETY.
    74 8 The Hon’ble E. C. Hill asks us to give publicity to the following list of donations collected by Mrs Romenij for the St. Nicholas Society of Singapore: Mrs. Becker, $2O; $l5, Mrs. Friedrich SlO each, Mesdames Dumon* theil Lagiere, Witthoefft, Itomenij, Messrs. W Ewald, J J.
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    RUSSIAN FLEET IN THE EAST.
    202 8 It is reported from St. Petersburg that Russia is increasing the strength of its navy in the Far East. Last year the Russian Government decided to increase the East Asian squadron during 1900 by the addition of three cruisers, two gunboats, and a number of
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    SATURDAY, 19TH MAY.
    317 8 F. Goldcnherg, of 80 Anson Road, reports that his house has been entered and property valued at $B9 stolen. Coi.onel Baden-Powell, the Hero of Mafeking, is an ollicerof the sth Dragoon Guards. He went to Mafeking on special service. The Penang tramways, with tl e sanction of
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    WIDLER v. CHUA BENG CHAN.
    106 8 This morning, Chua Beng Chan was brought before Mr. Brockman for enquiry into an allegation of having attempted to obtain fromG. Widler an illegal gratification of $75 in order to use personal influence with the Attorney-General. Joseph Spekter said on the 7th of May, he
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    RACING.
    2107 8 BY FREDERIC ADYE. f Copyright Reserved.] Few are the folk who do not in their hearts love horse-racing. Many from principle, from prudence, or from circumstance, abstain from sharing in the sport, but nearly all have an open or secret sympathy with it. It is indeed a fine sport,
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    INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
    336 8 LIST NO. 11. Previously acknowledged S.VU& H Per British Resident, Negri Sembi- H Jan— Collected in Negri Sembilan.. 2.04 H Per the Dato Sri Anmr a' Baja. H Johore— H Malay ladies (per Mrs. H W. N. Gawler) §D6 H Malay officials and others 78 H
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    ON THE VERANDAH.
    1802 9 I m we play cricket at I I8i s st prR, |i„use-an eleven of I .rrr.m"’' gainst an eleven of l 1 u ill he beaten. Two bawl well, and several r r d I greatest intellectual I ot I have had of late has L/r 1
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    OF MAFEKING.
    351 9 FLAGS AND FAVOURS IN TOWN. To-day, there have been many outward and visible signs in town of the good news of Mafeking’s relief. As soon b,s the news was circulated, the offices and business houses began to decorate, and by noon there was a very general display of
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    BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.
    73 9 The first sod of the Jesselton-Beau-fort Railway was cut by Mr. H. S. Haynes, the District Officer of Province Keppel, at Jesselton, on the sth May. Mr. C. F Tristram, the engineer in charge of the work, had made careful preparations, and the function passed off in
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    HARMSTONS CIRCUS.
    62 9 The company of Circus artists under the supervision of Mr. R. Love will appear on Tuesday everting on the reclaimed land, Beach Road. Among the attractions are Ajax the Wonder, the Lucifer trio of athletes, the gracefull equestrienne, Mdlle Le Blonde, and a number of wonderful tamed animals.
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    HON. J. BROMHEAD-MATTHEWS.
    84 9 In the Government Gazette dated yesterday, His Honour the Acting Governor, on the nomination of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, appoints Mr. J. Bromhead-Matthews to be a member of the Legislative Council. As the selection of Mr. J. BromheadMatthews took place on Thursday afternoon about 4, it
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    1539 9 A most interesting morning's work was got through on the course proper, which was thrown open. The course was very fast, and some exceedingly good gallops were recorded. The Chevalier was first out. Kerwan cantered him round to the bend into the straight where Orpheus (Mr. Kerr up)
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    GOLF.
    248 9 s. g. c. v. s. l. g. c. The match between the Singapore Golf Club and the Sepoy Lines Golf Club was played on Saturday on the Sepoy Lines links and resulted in an easy win for the home team by 21 holes. The game was practically won on
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    MONDAY, 21ST MAY
    289 10 The Dutch gunboat Ijombok sailed for Sourabaya on Saturday. A Chinaman has been arrested in connection with the gang robbery at Tiong Bahru. The German mail steamer Ollen'wrg having left Colombo on the 18th inst. is expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon next. Of three Chinamen charged,
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    MR. VERMONT.
    39 10 It is notified in the London Gazette that the Queen has been pleased to approve of the re-appointment of Janies Montague Bent Vermont, Esq., to he »n Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements.
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    HOMEWARD BOUND.
    38 10 The German mail steamer Preu.*str) leaves for Europe this evening. Among her passengers for Europe are: Miss Hardacre, Mr. Lawrence Derrick, and Mr Arthur Percival, bi*e of the Dallas Operatic Co.; and Mr. C. E. Garner.
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    ARMY HEALTH.
    43 10 The annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Army notes that in China there'was a marked decline in malarial feverS. Plague, which was epidemic among the civil population, only caused eight admissions and one death among the troops.
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    THE ASSIZES.
    68 10 At the Assizes on Friday afternoon. Karani Singh, a Sikh, charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, was acquitted Two Chinamen named Chy Hoh anc Chin Ah Ki got six months and two years respectively for theft and robbery in North Bridge Road. A Malay youth named
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    DESECRATION OF GRAVES.
    139 10 Somf time during Friday night three glass cases containing artificial flower.were stolen from three different graves in the Roman Catholic portion of the Bukit Tiinali Road cemetery. One of the cases was subsequently found smashed in an adjoining hedge. Two iron gratings were stolen from another part
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    3356 10 [The following is a part of the notes of Saturday’s training. Many training notes were published ou Saturday; but siuce there were two articles on racing, these were held over for lack of space.] The Count and Locky were given a trial together. The old horse was in
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    LIEUT.-COL. GAWNE.
    114 10 Major (how Lieut. -C»l Gawne,*was widely known in Singap ie the Ist King’s Own” Royal Luka*' Regiment was here, is now LiniM.t Colonel commarding the —ud l** l in South Africa which suit-m 5 severely at Spion K«»p. Gawne has had neaily tweiity-liv*- >• y service in the
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    GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
    126 10 The following appointing 5 notified: Dr. Cruncher to Superintendent of the bon «tic j and Government Analyst at Mr H. Muir, chief engineer <l, Belle, to be acting Assistant Surveyor at Singapore; Hudson to he Acting Solicitor- ,r Penang; Mr. P. J Sproiileto Assistant Registrar, Supreme Penang. Supplemental
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    WAR NEWS BY WIRE.
    1035 11 iliK KOP DEBATE. Loudon May 5th. > f the debate on the Spiongeneral dissatis- misters threw the blame ii,.;iti«n on the public filled in regard to the l ,tin2 General Sir Red ver3 ‘-V,r hi- despatches by assu- r: ‘.'.i. ;iic of concerning l v, i'
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    THEFTS.
    160 11 Mr. Darke, of Spottiswoode Park, reports that between 3 and 5 a.m. yesterday two sets of pony harness were stolen from the syce’s quarters. A Chinese’rikishacoolie has been arrested in connection with the theft. At 11 a.m on Sat urday it was reported that between 5 p.m on Friday
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    THE STRAITS GOVERNORSHIP.
    193 11 The L. and C. Express of the 27th ult. says:—“The delay in the appointment of a new Governor for the Straits Settlements is becoming somewhat marked. Sir Charles Mitchell died on Dec. 6, so that nearly five months have now elapsed. It is quite right, of course,
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    OF MALAY EVIDENCE.
    595 11 A LETTER FROM MR. WILKINSON. TO THE EDITOR OP THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir,— ln the course of a Supreme Court judgment published in the Straits 'Limes, I was surprised and pained to read that Malays are seldom good witnesses and in my (the judge’s) experience are wanting
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    UNMIXED EUROPEAN PARENTAGE.
    149 11 TO THE EDITOR OF THE u STRAITS TIME9.” Sir, —In your yesterday’6 issue, the account of the proceedings of a case in the Police Court did not appear to me to be complete without the nationality of the unemployed being described. I take it that they are
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    MAFEKING DAY.
    383 11 The demonstrations of enthusiasm in Singapore over the relief of Mafeking were continued throughout Saturday atternoon and evening. After a substantial and hilarious tiffin, Abrams’ Heroes” again drove round about the town, one member rending the air with <»ar-piercing blasts of joy from a coaching horn, and the
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    THE MARINE CLUB.
    91 11 On Saturday night—Mafeking night—a smoking concert was given at the Marine Club. The concert was not arranged for the auspicious occasion, but the occasion fell on the day of tinconcert. There was a very large audience. The chief performer was Mr. Beresford, a professional entertainer passing through
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    THE DEACONESS HOME.
    280 11 TO TIIE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” [The following letter was intended for publication on Saturday but, because of articles on racing, we were able to give o«dy part of the sub-tance of it Sir,— The generosity of the Singapore public has again been exemplified in the
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    POLO CLUB TOURNAMENT.
    951 11 Before a fashionable and appreciative concourse of spectators, the final match in the Polo tournament was played on Saturday afternoon on the polo ground. The game was a most even one indeed at the call of time the score was level, 3 goals all. The goal posts
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    THE RIFLES.
    63 12 Fourteen men attended the Sunday drill at the Drill Hall yesterday morning. The men fell in at 7.15 and did good work in the way of company movements until 9 o’clock. Sergt Mayhew was in charge. Several other men of the corps would have attended had they not
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    HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
    211 12 Harmston’s circus has just completed a most successful tour in India, receiving the patronage of the Viceroy, the Governor of Bombay, the Commander-in-Chief, and many other influential people. Concerning a performance before the Government House party in Bombay, the Adcwte of India says: “The audience was one of
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    TUESDAY, 22ND MAY.
    503 12 A case of small-pox is reported from 13 Penang Lane. 4 H. M. S. Linnet left eastwards at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. Mb. Maxwell and Mr. Ingall have arrived from Klang. The Portuguese gunboat Liberal left for Lisbon yesterday at 6.30 p.m. Among the arrivals from Klang are
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    SINGAPORE GARDENS.
    65 12 The Singapore Botanic Gardens report for 1899 notes considerable additions to the collections, and such increasing security that the few thefts that took place were of a petty nature The Para rubber trees yielded heavy crops of seeds which were freely distributed The cultivation of gutta percha from
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    OF RIFLE CLUBS.
    96 12 Lord Salisbury, speaking at the annual dinner of the Primrose League, on Bth May, eulogised the careful neutrality of all the Powers. Neverthe less, as regards the future, she said, w* must rely solely on our own strength, a> the military efficacy of great nations wa* increasing
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    THE GERMAN EMPEROR.
    358 12 THE INDIAN FAMINE. The following telegraphic correspondence has passed between HiR Imperial Majesty the German Emperor and His Excellency the Viceroy (The Emperor to the Viceroy 3rd May.) “Full of deepest sympathy for the terrible distress in India, Berlin has, with my approval, realised a sum of
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    BRITAIN AND SIAM.
    643 12 BOUNDARIES IN MALAYA. It may be remembered that recently we were able to announce the substance of an important agreement between Britain and Siam. The Perak Government Gazette (15th of May) now* says The following despatch has been received by the Acting Governor from the Secretary of
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    BRITISH WARSHIPS DUE HERE.
    240 12 THE ARGONAUT AND DESTROYERB. The cruiser Argonaut which is expected here shortly, is coming out accompanied by two torpedo-boat destroyers, i’hese are the Coquette in chaige ol Commander M. T. Parks,and the Cygnet, in charge of Lieut. F. Wray. Both are to act as tenders to
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA.
    977 12 PETROLEUM INDU8TRY. The Royal Langkat Petroleum Company, which latterly had a run of illluck owing to its oil-wells failing is now faring better. At Telaga Said, its old concession, matters begin to mend. At Perlak, where it works a new concession, an extensive petroleum reoervoir has been struck.
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    FOR CAPTAIN CUSCADEN.
    242 12 A COkRESPoNDhNT Writes residents in that part of Jjv? Road lying between p l( a) .j,‘ p and North Bridge Road complain* the noise and nuisance caused night by a number of rowdy M who congregate at the i„ n i of Middle Road and North lif
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    THE PENANG MEMBER.
    352 12 SPEECH ON ELECTION. I Mr. Bromhead-Matthews, on election as the Penang Chamber Commerce Legislative Council n<»rniofrJ delivered a short speech in MurUM thanks to the Chamber. In the coani of the address, he said I I think it is a matter of the deepest that you have
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    PAHANG NEWS.
    1009 13 I (from oir Correspondent.) I K„.,la Lip", Ma, JI v T i:ofl*LK.S OF MIXING. I ~,-r KVchaii case. Gho Khat, W> ,'.r of a gang <>f gold--1 hefti sent t<J P r i snn or characters are I ,ily weeded out of th» ft-' it steps should be
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    NON-CONFERENCE STEAMER.
    145 13 THE MANIFEST. The following is the manifest of the f. \V Taylor, t he second steamer, that sailed on Tuesday the 15th. London. Pis. 4.H29 G-mibier 1,721 Gum ('opal />,311 Gu ta percha 3,444 Rattans 490 Black Pepper 10,0uQ pieces Malacca Canes 3,0» 0 Shells Green snail 80
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    A DANGEROUS GAME.
    39 13 At Osaka, in Japan, the authorities *ry to exterminate rats by giving them dipped in soup containing rat typhoid germs. It is expected that rats hat eat this prepared bread will die within about ten days.
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    BOERS FOR CEYLON.
    173 13 The Times of Ceylon say 9 that the influx of Boer prisoners to Ceylon may now be looked upon as certain. The j Governor of Ceylon has taken steps to settle upon the required locality, at Diyatawala, and tenders for iron buildings have been placed in every
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    843 13 MONDAY, 21st MAY. PREBENT. His Honour Sir Alexander Swbttenham, k.c.m.g., Acting Governor. Hon. W. Egerton (Acting Colonial Secretary). Hon. W. R. Collyer (Attorney-General). Hon. E. M. Merewether (Acting Colonial Treasurer) Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. F. St. G. Caulfeild (Acting Colonial Engineer) Hon. W. J. Napier.
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    ELOPED WITH A CHINAMAN.
    43 13 At Rembau, in the Negri Sembilan, a Chiefs daughter has eloped with Chinese carpenter, an offence nom attended with impunity under tin British protectorate. Under the Mala> law of old, the elopers would have been quickly stoned to death.
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    BRITISH LOSSES.
    56 13 The following are the British casualties in South Africa up to the otli May, issued on l»»th May by the Wa r Office: Officers killed 221 wounded 733; missing 181 died of disease 68; returned invalids 416; men Willed 2,085; wounded 9.843; missing 4,203; died of disease -,224
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    VETERINARY REPORT.
    65 13 Mr. C. W. Abrams, the Government Veterinary Surgeon, reports that the past year, in Singapore, lias been remarkably free from contagious or infectious disease, and the general good health and condition of horses and cattle have shown a marked improvement. This, he thinks, is due to the greater
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    A MILLION-DOLLAR BLAZE.
    86 13 A telegram to the Manila Times dated Bth instant, states that the Standard Oil Syndicate’s big kerosine depot at Bayonne, New Jersey, went up in flames on the 7th instant. The conflagration was tremendous, as there weremillionsofgallons of oilstored there in bulk and in cases. The whole
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    THE SINGAPORE RIFLES.
    136 13 Yesterday afternoon, the Singapore Volunteer Rifles drilled in three squads. At the same time the Rifle Committee held a meeting and approved certain rules based upon the rules of the Penang Corps, as altered and amended by Mr. E. C. Ellis. The rules are to be submitted
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA MINING.
    129 13 TO THE EDITOR OF THE BTRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —During the last two years I have been engaged examining concessions for minerals in Netherlands India, in Java, Sumatra, and Celebes, for various mining companies, accompanied by several different administrators. It gives me great pleasure to record that without
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    977 13 The Paddock Stakes have ten entries. Of these all hut two will come to the post; these being Leichol and Fairy Tale, both of whom have broken down and have be*»n scratched for all engagements I have all along said that the presence of Locky and Zitta in
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    CONVICT DEPARTMENT.
    54 14 The report on the convict department for last year shows that the total number of pauper invalid convicts here to whom rations are issued, at the expen«e of the Indian Government, is twentv-five. The number of convicts on ticket-of-leave in Singapore, who are still able to earn their
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    PENANG IN 1899.
    125 14 The administration report on Penang for 1899 sets the revenue during that year at $’.,672,525 a slight increase over the figures for 1898 The expenditure, exclusive of Crown Agents’ accounts, shows an increase of $85,814 over that for 1898, but a decrease of $400,820 on the estimates.
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    “FRIEND TOMMY.”
    134 14 AIL IN KHAKI. There h»s just been published by Kelly and Walsh. Limited, a hook of topical verses written by Joss Chinchinjoss, and called Fnend Tommy and other Topics.” They are ver-es that have from time to time appeared in print and they are smart and fetching It
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    THE INDIAN FAMINE.
    126 14 Calcutta 1 Hh May. The famine numbers are now 5,500.000—a decrease of 56,000 on last week’s figures. Bombay dropped 58.< »00, the t'nnjal» 30,000, Central India 23.000, and R ij|mt.ana and Ajmir 18,000. The only increase is in the Central Provinces, which have gone up 60,000. NEW
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    WEDNESDAY, 23RD MAY.
    405 14 A steamer passed through the port from west to east at 2 30 p.ra. yesterday. e AT the Tanglin Club dance, laßt night, the toast of the Queen was drunk with great enthusiasm. Yesterday, afternoon, on the Race Lawn, the Sultan of Johore's Ninepins was sold for
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    OUR TIPS.
    29 14 Of the horses tipped by 41 Chain Snaffle” yesterday, three got home first, and over the fourth (Ninepins) there is still the result of a protest pending.
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    LOYALTY AND RICHES.
    49 14 It is 6aid that the Indian population of Penang are praying for t. e success of tlie British arms in tbe South African war, and that they intend, so soon a* the Transvaal is conquered, to hasten there and have a sliy at gold and diamonds.
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    DUTIES IN CHINA.
    57 14 It is reported at Shanghai that the question of increasing the import duty on foreign goods in China has been decided A duty of 15 per cent, will be levied free of any internal taxation or likin. It is said that in this way eight or nine
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    WANTED TO BE KILLED.
    89 14 About 10. 30 last night a Chinaman went to Beach Road Police Station with a parang in one hand and a knife in the other and asked the constable on duty to cut his (the Chinaman’s) throat. He told the policeman that he had attempted to
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    WANTED, DISCRETION.
    208 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —It is interesting, though not satisfactory, to note the difference in decisions of magistrates in dealing with petty offences. Ido not hold a brief for men who drink until they are incapable, but I am of opinion, and especially at
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    H. C. POLLOCK.
    46 14 H. C. Pollock was brought up on remand, yesterday, for (i) assaulting Mohamed Mydin, and fii) to show cause why bis bond of $lOO to keep the peace should not be estreated. As bis witnesses were not present, the case was further postponed.
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    FORCED LABOUR IN SIAM.
    49 14 The Siamese Government have taken steps to do away with forced labour —a long standing evil in Siam. A beginning has been made in the North West provinces of the Kingdom by passing a decree laying on a poll tax in commutation of forced labour.
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    THE DUTCH ERROR.
    247 14 The rumoured fall of Mafeking aroused [not unnaturally] intense joy at Batavia. The AieuwshLud gave utterance to this feeling in strong antiEnglish articles, dwelling upon the alleged Boer success and congratulating the Boers. The rejoicing found vent also in song in its columns, asking for the prayers
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    HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
    388 14 BETTER THAN KVER. Harmstun’s Grand Circus, the old favourites, gave their owning performance with great success last night to a packed house. The two large double tents are pitched on the reclaimed ground facing the sea at Beach Road, which is a far better site than the8wampat Tank
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    SINGAPORE RACES.
    2330 14 THE SPRING MEETING. THE FIRST DAY. 22nd Mi j. The Spring race meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club opened at the race-course, yesterday, in most successful circumstances. There are three essentials to the success of these local race meetings—fine weather, a good attendance of members and their male
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    DRESS AT THE RACES.
    3660 15 Mrs. Conway Belfield (who with Mrs. Caulfeild might be described as the guests of the day) wore a handsome costume of black net over emerald satin, trimmed with black lace, and a black straw hat with hydrangeas. Mrs. St. George Caulfeild was exquisitely dressed in cream
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    WIDOWS AND CHILDREN.
    307 16 We have received the following letter: Saudakan, B. N. Borneo, 11th May, 1900. To the Manager Straits Times, Si^gap, re. Dear Sir, —Having been informed that inquiiies have been made in the Straits Ti vies for the widow and children of the late William Walters of Sarawak
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    FRIDAY, 25TH MAY.
    143 16 In Sydney, 6d. is paid for every rat captured. One of the English nurses at the General Hospital has been taken ill and is unable to perforin her duties. “Gus” Burns, the animal tamer of Hamilton’s Circus, was, this morning, fined $2 for driving an elephant through
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    SHOUTING FOR HELP.
    36 16 An Irishman named Timothy O’Brien, w f as seen floating in the sea off* the circus ground this morning, hanging on to an oar, and shouting for help, lie was sent to hospital.
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    A SKELETON FOUND.
    49 16 Yesterday morning, some coolies working at the foundations of a building in Cross Street came upon a human skeleton. 'There was a tire at that spot about seven years ago, and it is supposed the bones are those of some one who perished in the fire.
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    SUDDEN DEATH.
    43 16 Mr Thomas Beswetherick, one of the boarding officers, a native of Cornwall, died suddenly last night of fever He was only 35 years of age, and his death is much regretted by all his comrades, with whom he was most popular.
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    A LOST ’RIKISHA.
    58 16 A report has been made that two European soldiers, late on Wednesday night, refused to pay a ’rikisha puller his fare and threw his vehicle into the sea at Jardine’s Wharf. The owner intends to ask for a parade of the men at Pulo Brani and Blakan
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    QUOTATIONS.
    56 16 To-day’s share quotations came too late for coneetion on the back pace. Contributory Raubs have risen to $57 and fully paid Raubs to $5B, Sepiaus to $l7 50, Pahang Corporations to $lO 60, and Temelongs to $22. Kechaus have dropped to $25.25. South Raubs ($lOO pd) to 170, and
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    WEDNESDAY’S LAND SALES.
    128 16 The following is the result of the auction sale held at Powell Co’s sale-room last Wednesday. Sixteen shop-house dwellings, 123 to 138 Albert Street, yielding monthly rentals of $lO each, were bought by Tan Eng Cheng at $1,300 each—s2o,Boo. Six shop-house dwellings, 80-5 to 80-10 Selegie Road,
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    MR. H. ABRAMS.
    177 16 We regret that Mr. H. Abrams feels much hurt at our references to him in an article that was not concerned directly with him and was not meant to be critical of him, but only of Mr. W. G. St. Clair’s erroneous statements regarding an alleged speech
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    THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY.
    2146 16 Yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Empress of India, celebrated her 81st birthday. The joyful and remaikable event was celebrated in Singapore in several ways. The day I was a public holiday, the majority of offices and godowns being closed, if not altogether, at least earlier in the
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    THE “AMOK” RUNNER.
    43 16 The case of alleged murder against thr amok runner, Haji Ali bin H iji Asan. was called tnis morning, hut, as t:i? prisoner is still in hospital, a far hr: postponement was granted. A third victim, Haji Wahab, has succumbed
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    THE “NINEPINS” PROTEST.
    77 16 On the first day of the race* them was a protest in the race for the < iStand Cop. The order of coour# in as given by the judge w<n: 1 Ninepins, 2 Kosnaree, ll Gnyla*: The committee took some time to < insider the protest. They
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    THE BROKERS.
    270 16 Four brokers called on the editor j the Straits Times to-day and request-! or required, that he should frame a. submit to them an apology f«»r comments on a coachload of l ,,r who were celebrating Matekinc The editor refused, but invited them sit down and let him
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1211 17 (’oiiiiiiissioners met »n, i lie Pfiittiwitj the chair There were iinehi^lier, Messrs. J ;4l rr*, Moses, Capper, ve Mr. Lee Cho‘*n re'l representative W.i i. took the seat 1 «II Chong Tuan, jiifc UE.-IUEST. question of office V; pi e>i*Jent said liie approached with Til*: Coinmissioiiers in tin;
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    SIAMESE MALAYA.
    69 17 UNDEVELOPED TIMBER WEALTH. The Bangkok Times, in dwelling upon the restricted output of teak timber in Siam, points out that there are immense quantities of hard woods in the forests of the Siamese Malay peninsula. But there are considerable difficulties in the way of obtaining leases to work
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    WEI-HAI-WEI.
    91 17 A RUMOUR OF MIBCOMPRFHENBION. It is rumoured at Shanghai that Wei-hai-wei is to be creai ed a Crown Colony, and that Sir F. A. Swettenham, K.C.M.G., is to be Governor. The disturbances at Wei-hai-wei are said to have broken out when the boundary commission began the work of marking
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    MEMORIAL FOR INCREASE.
    64 17 A memorial to the Acting Governor from tlie subordinate staff of the Government service, praying for a similar 10 per cent, allowance to their salaries as was granted in 1897, is being circulated at Penang forsignature. The memorialists rest their case on the enehanced prices of food
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    80 17 At next Thursday’s meeting of Legislative Council, tlie Acting Colonial secretary will, move that the Council approves of, and resolves that the proposals by the Secretary of State that the salary of the Governor ot the Straits Settlements he fix« d in future at .£5,000 sterling of which
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    HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
    70 17 circus continues *o draw crowds. On Wednesday night the AetingGovernor and t heGovernment House party were present. Hearty applause greeted little Nellie Harmston-Love in her ring-riding and darning feats Ajax, the flexible wonder, the clowns, and the strong man were hailed will loud plaudits. Tlie other i'ems of
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    SINGAPORE AND THE “TERRIBLE.”
    114 17 The Times of Monday, 30th April, received by yesterday’s N. D. L. mail says in its telegram columns: (from our Correspondent.) Singapore, April 29. Her Majesty’s cruiser 7Vrr,6 e arrive-i here on Friday. A luncheo w»3 given to-day to the captain and officers Toil,onow afle noon
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    THE SWIMMING CLUB.
    178 17 Entries and handicaps for the Jackson Millar cup competition. Ist Race —100 yards—Sunday, 27th May, at 9 30 a.m. Launches leave Johnston’s Pier at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. 100 150 200 yds. yds. yds. Upton P. H. scratch Wafford W. A. 7 gees. 12 secs. 18
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    S. C. C. BOWLING.
    73 17 PLAY ON THURSDAY. Singles: Morrison 4beat Earle 5.21-16. Singles: Mackenzie scr. beat Follett scr. 21-8. Doubles: Begg and Stubbs beat Macdonald and Paton 21-14. PLAY ON FRIDAY Championship Begg beat Batty 21-7. Championship: Scoular beat Patou 21-17. Doubles: Morrison and Keddie beat Tomlin and Noon 21-18
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    PASSENGER LIST.
    997 17 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Patani from Bangkok—Mr. Churchill, Mrs. Taylor, and Min Ludwick. Per s. s. Stetttn from German New Guinea —Messrs. Fernandez, Koibe, Albers, Spegel, and Bohm. Per 8. s. Sappho from Klang via ports— Mr. and Mrs. Mingoon, Dr. W. H. Fry, Messrs. Duff, Cameron, Shepperd,
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      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      215 17 Under this heading the folio wing abbreviaions are used :—str.—steamer gh.—ship q.- -barque; sch.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht Yu. —Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor I'orpedo H.p.—Horse-power Brit.— British U. B. —United States: Fr.— French Ger.—German Dut.— Dutch ‘oh.—Jobore Ac., G. c.,—Genera argo d.p.—deck passengers U.—Uricerain; T. P. W. —Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T
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      TRADING VESSELS & C.
      1155 17 TRADING VESSELS C. Arrivals Since Noon of Wednesday. Amara, Brit., str. 1,556 tons Capt Al’ttocK, 23rd May. Fiom Hongkong, 15th Alay. G.c., and 178 d.p. Bou»tead A Co lor Batavia, U —Rds. Ban Eo Soon. Dut. str 222 tons, Captain Odmk, 24th Mi\. From Po- tianak, 22ml May. G.c, an»l
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      VESSELS EXPECTED.
      529 18 Naihe, port probable date of arrival a .</ name of agemt. Steamers. Albenga, Europ-, p’sd Canal, May 6 Almond Branc Eu’pe, p sd C ual A pi 25 Ambna, H’ko< g. July »0, B. M. Andalusia, 11 kong, to leave May dO B. M. A*;mini, i oloinbo July
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      ARRIVALS.
      1299 18 h fLAb I it »SBBBL’B Nam, 4 I’o!«s Captaik Fkom _J j'J M'y —^B 15 Ren led i Brit str; 1480 Farqnhar Hongkong May -p e 16 Tji *ng Seng Hin Dut sch. 108 Nacodah Pontianak May 16 Haiphong MM str. 1548 Ai land 'Saigon n f ii an
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      CLEARANCES.
      783 18 L)ATfe. Vessel’s Name Flag <fc Rio Captain Dksiinatio* May 16 Benledi Brit str. j Fanjuharson Saigon J 1« Baron Belhaven str. Cauii Chittagong 17 Hong Wan str. Hudson Muar and Malacca 17 rhow I’hya str. Jellicoe Malacca and Ki.‘ 17 1 Kum Sang str. Payne Hongkong 17 i Wilhelm
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