The Straits Budget, 13 December 1900
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section125 1900-12-13 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES. u-taf. t i.-ifed over Half a Century. v(»i- ini. (Cablk Address Times, Singapore.) Straits Budget, 40 Cents. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1900. Straits Times, 15 cents. The Straits Times is widely read throughout Asia generally. It circulates in Singapore125 words
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The straits Budget. THURSDAY, 13TH DECEMBER. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article14 1900-12-13 1 S:ui<ien<lj Bungalow, Tanjong Khoo *.whv. the wife of John Stephen, of a L.mht»'*r.14 words
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Article29 1900-12-13 1 I Til» in-taut, at tlo* PteS‘bvt(*rian I ti.sing*'|*ore, Ki.daukth Scth lk*’HTER, I,...wr of M. Sehlectuer, Esij. ot Berlin. I Fritz Kkai se of Bindjei Estate, Deli, K. C.29 words
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Article220 1900-12-13 1 K.r so A Kill LKS. I Ho a To i’;u for the War. HL* AL I W*»*t quotat ion*. I Xew>. fl tV«**nger List. I iV/iee Sew*, a Ire* K-planade. I the Kmta Association. I Mvr.-lwnt Shipping Amentnient Bill. Ky the Way I 1 ri*. Share Market220 words
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Article597 1900-12-13 1 s nmapokr, 13th December, 1900. PRODUCE. (Uatet are corrected. /<> noo/i 1 Garnbier buyers 7.u."> Copra Bali, 6.65. do Pontianak, 6.00. Pepper, Black 28.62.*. do White, (6%) 43.00 Sago Flour Sarawak, 3 07.} do Brunei No. 1 2.90 Pearl Sago 3 65. Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 24.00 Coffee Palemhang,597 words
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Article305 1900-12-13 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the P. A O Sohraon. The mail for Europe by the German s. s*. Konig Albert is timed to leave on the 17th Dec. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the M. M. E. Simons.305 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE “ STRAITS TIMES.”
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53 1900-12-13 1 Hongkong, Saturday. Baron Gayes' mixed detachment has readied Kalgan without further resistence. General Ho has tied to Shansi. The French Mission having been relieved, the expedition has returned to Peking, destroying Boxer villages en route. Peace is now restored53 words
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Article12 1900-12-13 1 5,000 Russians have received orders to stay in East Asia.12 words
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17 1900-12-13 1 Liu-kun-yih has sent the Heng-tzu ifegiment, composed of foreign-drilled troops, to Hsian-fu.17 words
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Article56 1900-12-13 1 Hongkong, December 10. Li Hung Chang's Secretary, and a Manchu official of the Grand Secretariat, named Yiho, have been arrested at Peking by order ofCount von Waldersee. There is evidence that they have been in communication with the Boxers. The Allies have appointed a committee to take56 words
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Article19 1900-12-13 1 Sung-fan, the newly-appointed Viceroy of Shenkan has been transferred to Yunnan because he is Tung-fuh-siang's enemy.19 words
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53 1900-12-13 1 Hongkong Dec. 12/4. There arc Chinese rumours current of an imperial edict having been issued with orders to Liu-Kung-yih, one of the Yangtse Viceroys. These orders direct him to remove his Yamen or official head-quarters to Hsianfu, the present capital of China, for the protection53 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article47 1900-12-13 1 London, &th Dec. The Queen's Speech, at the opening of Parliament, says it is necessary to make further provision for expenses in the operations of the British armies in South Africa and China. Therefore this special session of Parliament has been summoned.47 words
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51 1900-12-13 1 In the debate on the Address, Lord Salisbury, referring to China, said he felt more confidence as to the stability and success of the European Concert than regarding the date of their achievement of success in China. The vote on the Address was51 words
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Article18 1900-12-13 1 De Wet is close to Aliwal North, which he has prepared to attack.18 words
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Article18 1900-12-13 1 All the prisoners captured at Dewetsdorp have been liberated, with the exception of the officers.18 words
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23 1900-12-13 1 The Engliah Jockey Club has prohibited Tod Sloan, the American jockey, from riding further in England23 words
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68 1900-12-13 1 I stirr. At the annual Straits dinner held in London on Thursday night, the Crown Prince of £iam, replying to the toast of the Visitors/’ dwelt upon the cordial relations at present existing between England and Siam. The .Straits Settlements and Siam,68 words
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56 1900-12-13 1 London, 10th Dec. In the Reichstag, Count von Posodowski, of the Home Office, replying to a complaint anent the non-reception of Kruger by the German Government, said the Chancellor was responsible that the peace of Germany, and perhaps of the whole world,56 words
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Article14 1900-12-13 1 The supplementary Army Estimates make provision f«»r Id million pounds sterling.14 words
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111 1900-12-13 1 Mr. Chamberlain, speaking in the House of Commons, said Government expected that Constitutional Government would be possible sooner in the Orange River Colony than in the Transvaal. The institutions of both States, he said, would be respected quite apart111 words
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Article56 1900-12-13 1 Lord Cran borne, Under .Secretary for Foreign Affairs, replying to Mr. J. Walton, denied that British interests had been neglected at Newellwang. 9 9 He ridiculed the idoa of not demanding the punishment of Chinese officials and a monev indemnity and said the Powers were entitled56 words
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54 1900-12-13 2 To prevent food going to the enemy, Johannesburg is being entirely surrounded by a barbed wire fence, with only five exit s, all of which are guarded. The surrounding country is being cleared of the population, all of whom are being brought to a huge54 words
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Article30 1900-12-13 2 (General Knox's force is pursuing De Wet most determinedly. Knox has had to abandon all bis baggage and supplies in order to move with greater rapidity.30 words
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Article12 1900-12-13 2 Lord Roberts has left Capetown for England.12 words
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Article14 1900-12-13 2 London, 11 fh Dec Lord Hopetoun has arrived at Adelaide.14 words
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51 1900-12-13 2 The correspondent ot the Times at the Hague says that the Czar has sent a courteous telegram to Kruger, pleading illness as an excuse for not giving him an audience. This has extinguished all hopes of Russian intervention in favour of the51 words
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19 1900-12-13 2 Queen Wilhelmina has received Kruger in‘private, but the Queen did not return the visit.19 words
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26 1900-12-13 2 The India Office has ordered Canadian fur-coats and mocassins to be supplied for the use of the Indian troops in China.26 words
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Article80 1900-12-13 2 PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT. CRITICISM OF THE FAMILY” CABINET. MINISTERS AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. London Dec. 12th. The House of Commons has rejected an amendment to the Address deprecating the inclusion of many members, belonging to one and the same family, in the Cabinet. The House of Commons then voted the Address,80 words
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60 1900-12-13 2 Mr. Chamberlain said that, as r< garde himself, the question raised was one of personal honour arftl vas the result of a slanderous electioneering campaign. He explained his connection with a certain company in Colombo; and denied that he had ever60 words
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Article69 1900-12-13 2 A China Blue book has been published giving the despatches sent by Sir Claude Macdonald describing the siege of the Legations at Peking. He makes special mention of the services rendered by Captains Pooles Strouts, and Halliday. The civilians singled out for mention are Messrs Oliphant,69 words
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59 1900-12-13 2 Lord C ran borne, the Under-Secretary of State tor Foreign A Hairs, stated that the Government had been given to understand that the present dispDsition of the Allied forces on the railway from Peking to Shan-hai-kwan was purely temporary. Lord Cranborne further59 words
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Advertisement82 1900-12-13 1 ,.r free price of the Strait* Thor* v a r or The post free price +r,',>is Hu'l;irt is S'JO a year, or 40/- 4 r\ to subscribe for a year. npti«*ns for shorter periods are -,.uie proportionate rate of price as r.Vs-. (< ;N livl'p t ran he sent to82 words
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Article620 1900-12-13 2 (Straits Times Sth. December.) How many acquittals in serious assize cases have there been in this Settlement during recent years A very large percentage, it is to be feared. Why is this so? Is it because we have grown good all of a sudden Surely not; we fear tlie(Straits ‘Times, Sth. December.) - 620 words
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Article3898 1900-12-13 2 (Sisaifo Times Wilt December.) Thk hint conveyed in the Queen's address to Parliament that the end is not yet to our expenses in South Africa brings us face to face with the problem :—Who is to pay the piper Some weeks ago it was(Sisaifo Times, Wilt December.) - 3,898 words
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Article1012 1900-12-13 3 The next Assizes at Singapore will be held on the 8th January. The election of a Municipal Commissioner for Malacca is fixed for the 2lst instant. A Dutch steamer passed through the port from west to east yesterday afternoon. Mr. C. A. Rauch resumed charge of the1,012 words
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Article741 1900-12-13 3 INTERESTING DECISION. In the Supreme Court, this morning, Mr. Justice Leach pave judgment iu tiie case ot Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart r. Koh Son Poon, and Messrs. Latham and Mactaggart v. Koh Poon k Cu on a share transaction. He said: —The short point for decision in741 words
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Article988 1900-12-13 4 There w.vs a sound of revelry by night, and the clanging and clinking <>f glasses, and the pleading of fair ladies, and the rapid vanishment of dollars, and all the rest of it, in the Town Hall on Tuesday It occurs every year— Heaven help us, outside988 words
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Article471 1900-12-13 4 As an air ship makes its way through the tenuous atmosphere by its lightness, so Admiral Makaroffs ice-breaker, the L'i mack, as described by Earl Mayo in the H indoor Magazine, forges its way through vast strata of solidified water by sheer weight. The Russian Admiral assured471 words
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Article1759 1900-12-13 4 Ar,iui juryuuftu cano. (Bok Latin.) Judging from the newspaper reports that I have read, and the conversations I have enjoyed with the few Malay policemen and other high Government Officials who luxuriate in the honour of iny acquaintance, the current epideniicof importing arms will soon be recognised1,759 words
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Article231 1900-12-13 4 A| the haif-yearly general meeS I the kinta Association (Lirniteai I m Singapore on Thursday, a n I ol 20 per cent, for the half y e J‘! doth September last was declared "I ihe company began operation. I the tribute system in the earlv r I231 words
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Article248 1900-12-13 4 Messrs. Latham and Mactagp report: A fair amount of business has b* i transacted during the past week ohi* in Kaubs. Large blocks of these sha liave been olfered, both ready a forward, but the demand for d,*: has equalled the supply. PaLuCorporations and Kabangs have u248 words
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Article40 1900-12-13 4 There have been three mi deaths among Tamil coolies on Kajang extension in Selangor, was found hanged, another was o drowned in a well after having sfrangled appaiently, and a thm found in a well with his hands tightly together.40 words
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Article2208 1900-12-13 5 -I'EEUH AT MAR1TZBURG. Hi; CRITICS ANSWERED. u Sir Redvers Buller got a K vVom* at Maritzburg oil his ".in the front en route for borne, and beauty. The Y lS luneheoned and feted An address was presented 1 t v the Executive Committee 1 .r'il Buller2,208 words
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Article71 1900-12-13 5 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” £iR|— It is to be hoped that the Municipal Commissioners will prevent the Esplanade road from being closed against traffic until after the New Year sports have been held. To close it at a time it is most used throughout the71 words
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Article94 1900-12-13 5 The Belgian Consul-General at Santiago, reporting to his Government on the rubber industry of Bolivia, says tlie best rubber comes from trees (Hereo hrasiUensis) growing on land which is covered by water all the year round, that coining from trees, the routs of which are under water94 words
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Article87 1900-12-13 5 Count Ksterhazy, ir. is reported, in the course of a confession made to the French Consul-General in London, which occupies several column*** in the Cress, incriminates Colonel dn Raty de Clam and Generals Billot, BoisdellVe, Gouse, and Saussier. lie admits that lie forged the famous bordereau, and that87 words
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Article88 1900-12-13 5 The black sheep of the Argyll and .Sutherland Highlanders (says the Peg intent) are thinking very kindly of Gen. De Wet. Information was received nt Stirling Castle recently that in one of bis daslii-** on tlie British line ol communications the famous Boer general captured the88 words
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Article245 1900-12-13 5 TWO MILLIONS TO HE SPENT. A gigantic scheme of dock extension has been announced by Sir William Crundall, a commissioner of the Dover Harbour Board, of which Lord Salisbury is the chairman. It was recently proposed that a scheme involving an outlay of £600,000 on dock245 words
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Article1104 1900-12-13 5 CABLE QUESTION. The Netherlands States-General have been busying themselves with tlm question of cable communication between Holland and her Far East colonies. Many of the members are in favour of securing communication by cables which do not touch British soil. They made the point that, in case of1,104 words
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Article, Illustration253 1900-12-13 5 (t_’OXDl’CTKl) BY KING S PAWN.”) All ehes* correspondence should l>e addressed to King's Pawn.” Solution of Problem No. 207 (Maximow) is Q- Q 2. The championship tournament has l>ecii brought to a close by P. A Keuterm losing to Miles. <’raig wins the championship with 7.1 points, the highest*253 words
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Article59 1900-12-13 5 H. M. S. Com for has been commissioned to replace H. M. S. Pheasant on the Pacific station. She is a new steel sloop-of-war, carrying 120 men. She is equipped with six four-inch and six smaller quick-firing guns. She has a displacement of 980 tuns, has a spee l of59 words
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Article1109 1900-12-13 6 A British steamer passed through westward yesterday. A fire occurred this afternoon in a house at Campong Bugis. Mr. St. V. B. Down left for Europe by the Annum this morning. Mr. F. VY r Philips arrived here from the Malay states on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.1,109 words
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Article109 1900-12-13 6 The output of the Pahang Corporation’s mines in October were as follows: Sungei Lembing: 1,148 tons of stone crushed for a yield of «*>0 tons of tin oxide, with forty heads of stamps running during 14 days at an outlay of $20,750. Jeram Batang: 754 tons of stone109 words
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Article150 1900-12-13 6 The following are the results of the “Sapper Cup” Competition at the above Club. The Cup was kindly presented for competition by the Officers of the Royal Engineers now stationed at Singapore. The competition was open to gentlemen and lady members, and consisted of handicap pla>150 words
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Article68 1900-12-13 6 The following cases of cholera have been reported:—On 8th thiee cases, two deaths. On 9th nine cases, six deaths. Total to date: 158 cases, 140 deaths. Locality 880 North Bridge Road and 117b Kampong Bahru, two cases each River Valley Road,Tanjong Pagar Road, 82 New* Bridge Road 29 Wayang68 words
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Article108 1900-12-13 6 The Secretary of State in a recent circular despatch says that he has had under consideration the question as to the extent to which official sanction should be given to private or semiofficial publications compiled by permission from official records. The result is that the Secretary of State108 words
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Article139 1900-12-13 6 The Nagasaki Preen says:—On the conclusion of the China-Japan war, an extensive shipbuilding programme was laid down by the Japanese Government, which programme included, among other tilings, the construction abroad of many battleships and cruisers. Of the former type of vessel, the Puji, Yashi,na f Shikishima and139 words
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Article152 1900-12-13 6 The A eir York Tribune describes a singular incident on board the steamer Indrarefli which arrived at New York from Singapore. Part of the cargo consisted of 28 monkeys, and when the vessel was two days out from Singapore the bottom of the monkey cage dropped out,152 words
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Article269 1900-12-13 6 The prize presented by the Rev. D. Holland Stubbs for members with a handicap of 24 and over was played for on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Mr. J. Mackenzie with the good score of 80 nett. It is to be regretted that so few269 words
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Article48 1900-12-13 6 Per M. M. s. 8. Anuam for Colombo Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Jansz and children. For Bombay—Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wadier. For Marseilles —Mr. St. V. B. Downe, Mr. and Mrs. Steylaers, and 2 children, Frere James, Mr. Lebretteir Blois, and Lieut. Anginieur.48 words
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Article162 1900-12-13 6 A goat-antelope, or Serow, new to science, found in the Malay Peninsula amongthe mountains, has been described to the Zoological Society in London. It is named after Sir Frank Swettenham. The Malay name for this animal is Kambing grim," i. c. Cave-Goat.” It is found on the162 words
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Article184 1900-12-13 6 Writing in the Temple Mthptzuie on mission work among lepers, Mr. Stapleton says India is ‘•aid to have .>OO.OOO, China probably as many, and Japan lias 200,000 registered cases of the disease. The moment leprosy appears on any man, woman, or child, banishment from the home is184 words
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Article170 1900-12-13 6 Sik John Murray, the distinguished scientist, arrived here from Christinas Island yesterday by the s.s. Sultan. Sir John, who is Chairman of the Christmas Island Phosphate Co., was one of the naturalists who took part in the Challenger expedition in Ij*72-76, which undertook the exploration of the170 words
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Article196 1900-12-13 6 The bowling competition for a Cup presented by the President, Mr. J. W. B. Maclaren, was concluded on Saturday night, and was won by Captain It. p. White from scratch with the excellent score of 874. The other scores were as follows G. B. Stratton 741 -f 75196 words
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Article156 1900-12-13 6 Admiral rlichborn, in ir report upon American Naval (V‘7‘ tron, strongly advocates tl.c u of ships, and gives a t ‘T f/r 2 description of the advantage. attend the adoption of u lt in the following terms u npractical impossibility to pM> h t fouling that in156 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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316 1900-12-13 6 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRah> tjv.. Sir Being of a retired dispofit and not accustomed to writ»-r„ lepers, I feel rather diffident addressing you on a subject t<. injustice cannot be done'except lv able writer. 1 refer to the Mupid greedy policy of316 words
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288 1900-12-13 6 On Wednesday evening, a nieetii». the members of the Marine Club at* others interested in shipping was i.»-. to consider the Merchant Amendment Bill, now before Legislau Council, and after a discussion winlasted about an hour and a l»a. the following resolutions were earnwith one288 words
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Article691 1900-12-13 7 principal item on the pro- iH it the Singapore Philharmonic •>^, 5 concert in the Town Hall Buirday night was the performance mr* K Gaul’s sacred cantata “The City, composed for, and first at, the Birmingham Musical 1 in 1882. We think the con- W. G.St. Clair) and691 words
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Article96 1900-12-13 7 g:lkguam has been received in h' 11 announcing the death at of Dr. N B. Dennys, formerly it.jf i» a m e3 Museum and a l -;'b att± nf .Singapore. The deceased r ei V*n was well known throughout X ,lT!r Far East. As was stated in r “lmnns some96 words
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Article744 1900-12-13 7 (liy French Mail.) Count von Waldersee reports that Alhed expeditions are gradually accoraplishing the pacification of the country. Hsi Liang, Governor of Shensi, sends an urgent message to Chang Chih-tung a langtse iceroy, requesting rnen, arms, and munitions, to prevent the Allies troin entering Shensi. Orders from Hsianfu(liy French Mail.) - 744 words
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Article21 1900-12-13 7 Briggs— Monkerly is losing bis int# rest in golf. Griggs—What makes you think so Briggs—l saw him at his office yesterday.21 words
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Article646 1900-12-13 7 The British transport Ward/ui (No. Id) passed through the port at 7 a.m. to-day, bound west. Ir is reported that the troops who took part in the relief of Peking will be presented with two medals, one of which is to be an International Star. The Natuna646 words
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Article67 1900-12-13 7 Play for the Ladies’ December Monthly Medal took place yesterday. Unfortunately the weather was showery and this accounts for the very limited field. Mrs. Saunders,*with a nett score of 44, was the winner. Scores H’cap. Mrs. Saunders 51 7 44 Mrs. Lovell 61 scr. 61 Mrs. Bowes67 words
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Article61 1900-12-13 7 At 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at Cam pong Buggis. Thirteen houses were destroyed, also a tongkong and several small boats, the amount of the damage being between $4,000 and $5,000. The Fire Brigade eventually stopped the outbreak which is believed to have been61 words
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Article277 1900-12-13 7 JUDGMENT REVERSED. Judgment was given in the Supreme Court yesterday in the matter of the Queen on the prosecution of the Opium and Spirit Farmers, appellants cs. Keoh Twa Sow and Heat Tiang Poh, respondents. The judgment was as follows: “This is an appeal from a277 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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452 1900-12-13 7 ro THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Many thanks for publishing my letter, which l hope will be a means, though humble, of calling attention to one of the most crying grievances of the poor in this Colony, and of inducing some steps452 words
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Article102 1900-12-13 7 The naval officer has many curious experiences in the course of his career afloat. A lieutenant commanding a gunboat landed once in full war paint, pennant flying in the bow, crew dressed in their best, and all the rest of it, to pay his respects to a West102 words
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Article134 1900-12-13 7 Under the auspices of the Garrison Rifle Club, the 7th annual Singapore u Bisley will be held at the Tanglin Range on 27th, 28th, and 29th December. His Excellency the Officer Commanding the Troops will honour the meeting by iiring the first shot on the 27th and134 words
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Article511 1900-12-13 7 The American papers have secured a story of the courtship of the young Queen of Holland, including, as it seems, details down to lover’s speeches and mystic tokens. It was sent by cable to the Xeir York World from London. The telegram says Details of a royal511 words
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958 1900-12-13 8 8TATEMENT BY THE DIRECTORS. Wk have been supplied with the fol- I lowing, relating to the Jelebu Mining and Trading Co TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE .IELEBU MINING AND TRADING COY., LTD. In anticipation of the meeting called for the loth instant, the directors beg958 words
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Article245 1900-12-13 8 PRESENTED TO THE VICTORIA INSTITUTION. On Monday of last w r eek the masters and boys of the Victoria Institution at Kuala Lumpur assembled on the playground to present Mr. B. E. Shaw, headmaster of the school, with an address. Mr. Shaw* thanked the boys for tlie245 words
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Article273 1900-12-13 8 Wli«n the police court was opened thin mornin*. the cl<" k in use in the office was found missing.’* Vide S. T., Nor. 26th j When Shakespeare penned his deathless page, And ca«t his genius o'er all time, His glance embroidered every nge, With thought273 words
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Article982 1900-12-13 8 BEHN, MEYER AND CO.’H CASE. At the police court, yesterday afternoon, before Messrs. Brockman and Sells, Mr. Van Roessing, manager of of Behn, Meyer and Co., was charged (1) with importing into Singapore seven cases containing arms without a license on or about the 7th day of982 words
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Article3894 1900-12-13 8 A BOOK THAT HAS MADE A SENSATION. Special to the Straits Times.'' Yes, a true book, true in substance, if perhaps now and then bordering on exaggeration in its details, is the work that has recently made its appearance in the Dutch language about3,894 words
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Article88 1900-12-13 9 Penang and Belawao, Deli, on 16th Dec., Rehu Meyer A Co Manila, Palamcotta on 16th Dec., Boustead A C«. New Zealand, Ikhona on lbth Dec., Boustead A Co. Hongkong, Chelydra due 19th Dec., Boustead A Co. Fremantle via ports, Sultan on 20th Dee., W. Mansfield A Co.88 words
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Article318 1900-12-13 9 The Marquis de Montebello has arrived here from Rangoon. The Russian transport Tambov left for Odessa at 5 o’clock this morning. There were yesterday eleven cases of cholera and four deaths. Total to date 172 cases, 147 deaths. The Hon. A. Murray, Colonial Engineer, arrived from Penang318 words
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Article160 1900-12-13 9 A report of the Comptroller of the Russian Empire presented to the State Council gives the final accounts for the Budget of the year 1*99. Reuter says that it states that the ordinary and extraordinary revenue for that year exceeded the estimates by 384,0.‘J3,840 roubles. This general160 words
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Article163 1900-12-13 9 the teams. The cricket and football teams representing the S. C. C. in Penang and Perak at Christmas leave Singapore by British India steamer next Tuesday. They go first to Taiping, where they play on the 21st, 22nd, and 24th inst. They play in Penang163 words
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Article753 1900-12-13 9 ENGLAND V. SCOTLAND. AN EXCITING GAME ENDS IN A DRAW. The annual International game, England r. Scotland, confined to 8. C. C. players, was brought off last night on the Esplanade, before a large crowd of spectators. The ground was in excel lent condition, but a nasty crosswind753 words
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Article37 1900-12-13 9 The master of the N. D. L. steamer Freiburg which arrived this morning from Europe via Penang, reports that yesterday ar. 4.20 p.m. he passed a French man-of-war sailing westward near Poecellas Hill flying the aignJ “G.V.C.M”37 words
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Article2023 1900-12-13 10 TUESDAY, 11th DECEMBER. PRESENT. His Honour Sir AlexanderSxvettenham, k.c.m (Acting Governor). Hon. W. Egerton (Acting Colonial Secretary). Hon. F. G. Penney (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. W. R. Collyer (Attorney-General). Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. J. Burkinshaw. Hon Dr. Lim Boon Keng. Hon.6. M. Allinsou. Hon. T. K.2,023 words
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Article86 1900-12-13 10 To-day the Police Inspectors from the various Divisions were presented with a pair of white gloves each by the Chief Police Officer, as there was not a single report of crime during the last twenty-four hour». This is an almost an unprecedented occurrence, and speaks volumes to86 words
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Article138 1900-12-13 10 A new company (the Russian Eastern Asiatic) is being formed at Odessa, says Engineering and purchases of several steamers are now being arranged. The vessels will also run between Odessa and the Far East. In fact, the traffic is so promising that two other companies138 words
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Article269 1900-12-13 10 INCREASES FROM HIGH EXCHANGE. Correspondence regarding increase on the Army Estimate for 1900-1901 was laid before the Legislative Council yesterday. On the 20th of last month, the Colonial Secretary wrote to the Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, inquiring why these Estimates give the the expense of the garrison of269 words
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Article550 1900-12-13 10 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Carolina from Malacca—Mr. Yageau. Per s. s. Hue Leong from Teluk Anson via ports —Mr. F. F. Philips. Per 8 s. Ban Hin Cuan from Teluk Anson via ports—Mr. and Airs. Jansz, Rev. F. Terrien, G. G. Morrison, Messrs. Diljn, uid \V. Xcw.ii in.550 words
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Article184 1900-12-13 10 U nder tms healing the folio wm# n tions sre used bq—barque; sch.— schooner vi, Crn.—Cruiser; Gbt.—Guuboat V** 1 Torraio; H.p.-Horse-power e ,r Bntwh U. 8.—United state* French Ger.—German n .f Job.—Jobore Ac., o J_f, J cargo d.p.—deck passengers "it T‘ r tain; T. F. W.-TanjoDR Paair184 words
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Article1121 1900-12-13 10 Arrivals Since Noon ok Yesterday James Brand, Brit. 8tr. 2,.512 tons r« T Torrance, llth Dec. From Mororari. m q Nov. Coal Hooglant U—Rds. Giang Seng, Brit. str. 722 tons, Capt I) Qn lop, 12th Dec. From Cheri bon, 9th m G.c., and 40 d.p. Tan Kim1,121 words
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Article594 1900-12-13 11 *v, port, nronabt? tint*, of am*’** H'i'i i* oi •k'ltf*’-* SIKAMfcU*. H»*r.j\v, Deo 10; Daendels. -ri:i. H'kong, D*v 18 B. Meyer. H-.am. I’oloi:ir*o, Feb 10: M.M. ‘nr. Chinn, Dee i*<; \V. Mansfield. *u; i. H’kong. I)‘?«* 31 B Meyer. H ion. Kuropc p’sd ('anal Nov 20. H o.594 words
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