The Straits Budget, 22 December 1900
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section74 1900-12-22 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” > < The, Straits Times is widely read throughout Asia generally. 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 IndoChina. ■.■.m;: i.~hki>74 words
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The Straits Budget. SATURDAY, 22nd DECEMBER. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article338 1900-12-22 1 |u. iN‘- Artu lks. I r Romance of Christmas Island. I i;..t of Living in the East. I K.-guided Clemency. I Market Quotations. I >::ippiuii News. I l'i&sreuger List. Police .Ncvv^. I < loleru. I Vitriol-throwing i I Pr-'j-erty Sale. I 1: »pose.l Lighthouse. I Onv*mit Hi.z.iar.338 words
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Article587 1900-12-22 1 Singapore, 22xd December, 1900. PRODUCE. (Hates we corrected to noon l Gambler 8.16 Copra Bali, 6.65. do Pontianak, 6.00. Pepper, Black buyers.... 28.50 1 do White, (6%) 43 00 Sago Flour Sarawak, 3 05 I do Brunei No. 1 2.90 Pearl Sago 3.65. j Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 24.00587 words
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Article368 1900-12-22 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M. E. Simons. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed r or the P. Sr O. Clyde. The German mail for Europe, by the Konig Albert closed on Monday. The mail from Europe of the368 words
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30 1900-12-22 1 SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE STRAITS TIMES LI HUNG-CHANG DISCARDED. Hongkong Dec. Vdth. Tne Powers refuse to accept Li HungChang as Peace Commissioner, owing to the unsatisfactory character of his credentials.30 words
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101 1900-12-22 1 Hongkong Saturday. On the 10th inst., a force of Boxers attacked some mounted couriers eight miles to the north of Hosivvu. The couriers fled to Hosiwu where there was a picket of troops stationed. The picket immediately advanced and found about 1,000 Boxers whom101 words
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35 1900-12-22 1 Hongkong Saturday later On Wednesday, a force of Boxers attacked a small British detachment 20 miles west of Peking. No news is yet to hand of the outcome.35 words
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Article34 1900-12-22 1 On Thursday, Captain Usedom, of Count Von Waldersee’s staff, met with a horse accident in which he seriously fractured his shin-bone. Amputation of the limb will probably be necessary 734 words
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95 1900-12-22 1 Hongkong Dec. 18/A, An Edict of the Emperor has been received at Peking, authorising preparations for the reception of the Court. New powers are conferred on Prince Ching and Li Hung-Chang whereby they are accredited properly, and are provided with the95 words
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Article20 1900-12-22 1 The Dutch Minister, M. Knobel, has reached Peking and is quartered in the German Legation.20 words
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Article28 1900-12-22 1 Hongkong 18/A Dee. 12.53 p.ra. A powder shed at Peking, near Arsenal occupied by the Germans, has been destroyed by an explosion. Two marines were injured.28 words
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44 1900-12-22 1 Hongkong, Dec. 19 fh. An Edict dated the 12th inst. appoints Sheng and Yuen-tsuyi (the new Conservative Governor of Chekiang) to arrange with the Consuls concerned for the settlement of terms in regard to the Chu-chou massacre.44 words
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19 1900-12-22 1 Notwithstanding the protests of the Allies, the new anti-foreign Governor of Kiang-su—Sung-chou takes office immediately.19 words
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83 1900-12-22 1 Hongkong 2 1si Dec. Song-shou has resigned the Governorship of Kllmg-su, and has gone to Singan-fu to place his services at the disposal of the Emperor, w ho is reported to have acceded to the demands of the Foreign83 words
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Article25 1900-12-22 1 It is reported that the EmpressDowager refuses any further concession to the Powers, alleging that it means the destruction of the dynasty.25 words
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Article23 1900-12-22 1 The Imperial German telegraph between Shanghai, Tsing-tau, and Chefoo has been opened, ami will ultimately be extended to Peking23 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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106 1900-12-22 1 Lonid.oity Dec. 1 'Mh. Mr. Brodrick, the Under-Secretary of State for War, has introduced the Supplementary War Estimates into the House of Commons, amounting to sixteen millions pounds. In his explanatory speech, Mr. Brodrick said that he was106 words
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36 1900-12-22 2 The Dutch Government has informed Kruger that Holland is unable to do anything in favour of the Boers, unless the great Powers take the first step in that direction.36 words
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Article19 1900-12-22 2 The War Vote includes the sura of half a million pounds for outlay in China.19 words
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Article35 1900-12-22 2 Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated that he had 5) million pounds of the last loan unexpended, and he asked for authority to borrow a further eleven million pounds.35 words
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Article42 1900-12-22 2 London 14 th Dec. It is officially reported that General Knox has had a running fight with Commandant Dewet who is moving on Reddersburg in the Orange River Colony. There a column is lying ready to intercept Dewet.42 words
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Article15 1900-12-22 2 Mr. Goschen and Sir M. W. Ridley have been raised to the peerage.15 words
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Article12 1900-12-22 2 It i« expected that Parliament will be prorogued on Saturday (to-morrow.)12 words
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Article14 1900-12-22 2 Oxford beat Cambridge at Rugby football by ten points to eight.14 words
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46 1900-12-22 2 London 15 th Dec. The United States Congress has passed an Amendment to the HayPauncefote treaty which replaces the Giayton-Bulwer Nicaragua Canal Treaty. The amendment aims at securing to the United States the defensive control over the proposed Nicaragua Canal.46 words
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74 1900-12-22 2 2,500 Boers under Commandants Delarey and Beyers attacked General Clements at Nooitgedacht in the Transvaal. The first attack was repulsed, but the second attack was more successful. General Clements retired to Packpoort. The fighting wa6 very severe. Among the offieers killed were Colonel74 words
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Article85 1900-12-22 2 Lot. don, 17 th December. U is officially reported that General Clements has retired to Commando Nek, unopposed. His losses are five officers and nine men killed. Eighteen officers and 555 men are missing, including four companies85 words
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Article21 1900-12-22 2 The Boers have surrounded and captured 120 troopers of Brabant's Horse in a defile in the Lastron district.21 words
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Article24 1900-12-22 2 Although a portion of Dewet's force was unable to pass through the British lines at Thabanchu, Dewet with the main body escaped.24 words
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Article15 1900-12-22 2 Colonel Gawne, of the Lancasters was killed at Vryheid.15 words
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Article26 1900-12-22 2 London 78/A Dec. The Gneisenan a German training frigate, has foundered at Malaga. One hundred of those on board were drowned.26 words
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73 1900-12-22 2 General Clements also lost six officers and forty-five men wounded in the engagement, which resulted in his retreat to Commando Nek. While General Clements was defending his camp the main Boer force surrounded a number of the Northumberland Fusiliers. The73 words
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Article24 1900-12-22 2 London Dec. 19 th. The I)uke and Duchess of York will visit Singapore on their way to Australia.24 words
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Article35 1900-12-22 2 A Boer force has entered Cape Colony, after crossing the Orange River. These Boers encountered detachments of the Cape Mounted Rifles and Brabant’s Horse, who retired before them with some loss.35 words
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Article51 1900-12-22 2 Forty cases of loot which had been collected by General Frey, who commanded the French section of the Peking Relief Force, have been seized at Marseilles by order of the French Government, on the ground that the loot cannot he considered as a prize taken in51 words
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Article17 1900-12-22 2 One hundred and thirty-six persons were drowned in the foundering of the Gaeisenan at Malaga.17 words
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Article49 1900-12-22 2 Mr. Hay, the United States Secretary of State, has cabled fresh instructions to Mr. Conger, the American Minister at Peking. These instructions are expected to remove obstacles, and to render it probable that all the Foreign Ministers there will sign a Collective Note to the Chinese Government.49 words
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35 1900-12-22 2 London, 20 th Dec. The French Government intends to restoie to China everything that had been taken by French soldiers there, in the recent operations, except war materials.35 words
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Article72 1900-12-22 2 Lord Salisbury, addressing a meeting of the Conservative Unibn, said that he was speaking at a time of some anxiety without knowing exactly what had taken place. Lord Salisbury added that the glory of our Empire rests upon the issue of a great enterprise wherein England must72 words
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Article35 1900-12-22 2 The proposed service at St. Paul’6 Cathedral in honour of Lord Roberts's return has been abandoned. The thanksgiving service has been deferred until the operations in South Africa have been concluded.35 words
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Article40 1900-12-22 2 London. 21 st Dec. A portion of General Knox's force lias abandoned the pursuit of Commandant Dewet for the purpose of dealing with the new military situation resulting from the Boer invasion of Cape Colony.40 words
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Article17 1900-12-22 2 Commandant Delarey’6 force is near General Clements’s camp, where fighting is believed to be imminent.17 words
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Advertisement77 1900-12-22 1 free price of the Straits Times ort-. The post free puce lta Budget is $2O a year, or 40;- act necessary for a yew 3 j riptions for 4 shorter periods are proportionate rate of price as HuAnei can be sent to meet I ,;i-seniieis from Europe. If the :r77 words
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Article1056 1900-12-22 2 (Siralt# Times 13 tk December.) At Tuesday's meeting of the Legislative Council an appropriation of $45,000 was voted for Government buildings on Christmas Island. A few days previously, that eminent scientist and explorer of deep waters, Sir John Murray—Dr. John Murray of Edinburgh—arrived here on his(Siralt# Times, 13tk December.) - 1,056 words
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Article812 1900-12-22 2 (Str»Us Times, 14/A lMc,„,Lr\ I It is only a few days complaining of U, e Ux **•> necessaries of life ii„ pose '•< local system of farming out the J J brought into notice th c j, rise in the cost of has occurred(Str»Us Times, 14/A lMc,„,Lr\ I - 812 words
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Article1288 1900-12-22 3 Time*, 19 th Ueceml>er.) doubt explanations will follow or later: but, as matters now 1 in South Africa, the world at must nurse the impression that mIv blundering. Nominally, annexed the two republics, i!; ,j itI{ endeavoring to police them 3 oiuc 2u«UHK> soldiers: actually, i-v naving ourTime*, 19th Ueceml>er.) - 1,288 words
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Article4460 1900-12-22 3 Adv ice from Calcutta, dated December 6th, says the following homes have been entered for the Viceroy’s Cup, to be run next Monday:—Stand-off, Henry Cherry, Vigorous, Merloolas, Tubal Cain, Leonidas, Virago, Dewey, Plutus, Toxteth, Strathroy, Amourette, Euclid, Brave Himyar, Up-Guards, Gunbar, Influenza, and Simon. It is rumoured at Kuala Lumpur4,460 words
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Article1622 1900-12-22 4 The King of Siam is to open formally the railway from Bangkok to Korat to-morrow. 4 Mr. C. H. Cochrane is said to have been appointed Acting Assistant Secretary to the Resident-General. Mr Dpsborouffh, the Warden of Mines. Selangor, is going on and is to be sueceeded1,622 words
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Article486 1900-12-22 5 is the Reichstag on the occasion of Supplementary Credit for China, •a the fifth ultimo. Count von Buelow, •Kina/! Imperial Chancellor, reviewed 'heevents preceding the troubles in .iina. observing that Germany held a k the longest ot all the Powers, until v*486 words
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Article45 1900-12-22 5 J here were yesterday six cases of cholera and seven deaths. The cases were one each at 101 Queen Street, 3u China Street, 12 Kerr Street, Omar otreet, 134 Kampong Bahru, 2 9 Wayang Street, all Chinese. Total to date 178 cases, 154 deaths.45 words
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Article72 1900-12-22 5 GOLD TO BLAME. Lord Avebury, the banker, better known as Sir John Lubbock, says;: ihe governing cause of the increased cost ot living is, I think, to be found in the greatly augmented output of gold, lliree years ago the total production of gold was about twenty72 words
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Article106 1900-12-22 5 DAMAGES I'oK COLLISION. A 4 ’Laim for damages was instituted by Hie owners of the barque Emhleton, I.2HJ tons, which was sunk in St. George’s Channel on July 21st last through a collision during a fog with the Cunard liner Campania. Eleven lives of those106 words
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Article261 1900-12-22 5 The following excerpt from the business report read before the annual general meeting of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha is of interest to shippers in these Settlements: European line: —As to tlie European service, it is still far from being satistaetory, cargo on the outward voyages not261 words
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Article279 1900-12-22 5 Among the new products of the Philippines is petroleum. Since the arrival of tlie Americans, mines and mineral productions have been located, says Petroleum, with the result that at the present time there are several organisations searching for paying indications of petroleum. In some instances good279 words
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Article96 1900-12-22 5 There was a scanty attendance at a public meeting held at Penang on Wednesday last, with the Resident Councillor in the chair, to frame plans tor holding an agricultural show there next year. No show’ of the kind had been held at Penang since 1893. It was96 words
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Article125 1900-12-22 5 About a year ago a wealthy Chinese gentleman, whose family had been greatly benefited by treatment at the Canton Hospital, showed his gratitude by ordering a Static Machine for the exhibition of X-rays. The outfit cost about $BOO. The machine arrived in due time and hundreds of125 words
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Article530 1900-12-22 5 (Hy To-day's Mail.) NEWS AND NOTES. Colonel Count York von Wartenburg, who was the leader of the expedition to Kalgan, died during the night of the 27th Nov., asphyxiated. As the cold was very severe a small Chinese coal-stove was put into his quarters before he retired, the530 words
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Article71 1900-12-22 5 The Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers are not apparently agreeing, and 44 A Company of the Corps has struck work and declined to come on parade. A court of inquiry was sitting to find out the cause. The Court of Inquiry caused the greatest commotion in volunteering circles,71 words
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Article86 1900-12-22 5 A Japanese newspaper has it that some sixty thousand Chinese, residing in Java, have decided to become Japanese subjects, as their treatment by the Dutch is intolerable. They are said to have sent, delegates to Japan to arrange the matter, and to have received assurances that no86 words
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282 1900-12-22 5 Mr. Bazan,” correspondent of the Youiivri Shi ml mu, writing from Peking under date of the 7th November, renews the charges that have been so repeatedly preferred against some of the allied troops. He alleges that the outrages continue, and that the effect of this282 words
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Article336 1900-12-22 5 TEKKIBLE REPRISALS OX «'IflNKSK. The German Social-Democratic Press publishes letters fnmi German soldiers in China of which the following are specimens. One writes from Peking, 26th Aug., 11*00:—We took 76 Chinamen prisoner, fastened them together with their pigtails, and kept them in the: midst of us. Some rough336 words
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Article132 1900-12-22 5 At the Assizes, this morning, Tan Hee Koh and Awang were charged wi»h murder and abetment o: murder respectively. Prisoners were t»ie«| for the same offences last week, but as the jury disagreed the judge ordered a new trial, and the case came on again to-day before132 words
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Article132 1900-12-22 5 CHOLERA IN SINGAPORE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.* Sir, —I winder whether it has ever come under the notice of the health officers that cholera always appears during the mango season. This fa<*t has been proved by years of observation. The first few eases must have been132 words
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Article167 1900-12-22 5 At Messrs. Powell and Co's property sale, yesterday afternoon, two liouse dwellings, No. .*>4 Middle Road and 20*> Queen Street, were bought by Wan Eng Kiat for 54.600. Freehold building land, Sungei Road, off Jalan Besar, near Rochore Canal, containing an area of 6,0d7 square feet, was167 words
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Article347 1900-12-22 5 There was again a crowded attendance of the best and prettiest of Singapore at the Town Hall last night—and this being the second and last opening, there were many bargains (Bazaar bargains) going. The titniit* Ttuies said pretty much all there was to be said about the347 words
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Article124 1900-12-22 6 There is talk in Japan of a large development of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s business. The great company's affairs are said to he very prosperous. In addition to paying a dividend of 10 per cent., there is to be an extra dividend of 2 per cent.124 words
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Article156 1900-12-22 6 Legislative Council meets next Monday afternoon. Mr. Napier will ask: —Whether the Government have received any communication from the Secretary of State with regard to the revision of the salaries of the Civil Service of the Colony and whether t lie Government are prepared to appoint a Committee156 words
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Article525 1900-12-22 6 A NEW WEST AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY. If the anticipations of a newlyformed West Australian company arc realized, turtle soup (real) will soon be within the reach and means of every one. A turtle-soup factory has been started at Beagle Bay, the manager, a Mr. Bpurge, who has established the525 words
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Article141 1900-12-22 6 THE MAIN POINTS. The United States Treasury report announces that the grand total of imports and exports for the year is unprecedented and exceeds two billions of dollars. Manufactured materials formed a larger proportion of the imports than ever before; and the same is true also of manufactured141 words
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Article198 1900-12-22 6 HEAVY-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. On the sth instant, an exhibition of boxing arranged by t he Lieutenant Commander of HM S. Pigmy and Mr. Downs, of the Kowloon Hotel, took place in the City Hall, Hongkong. The event of tlie evening was a contest between Con Sheehan, of H.M.S.198 words
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Article431 1900-12-22 6 The Yellow-book on China issued by M. Delcasse, which appeared at Paris on the 9th Nov., contains nearly 400 documents and maps. One of the most important is the diary of M. Pichon, the French Ambassador at Peking, kept during the siege, and a second describes how431 words
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Article105 1900-12-22 6 Sir Thomas Lipton, interviewed in Glasgow, said that Shamrock II is going to be a wonderful boat. “We have got the best,” he remarked, that can he got in the form of skill and brains to design the boat that this country can produce. There will105 words
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Article180 1900-12-22 6 Mr. T. Cowen, a newspaper man formerly in Singapore, later engaged on the “Japan Times," “Hongkong Telegraph,” and Manila Times,” and recently war correspondent for the Daily Express and other papers, in North China, is in Tokio at present, in order to purchase a small portable printing180 words
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Article514 1900-12-22 6 AT FORT CANNING. The proposed new light for Fort Canning and the setting-up of a lighthouse on i'ulau Aor form the subject matter of correspondence just laid before the Legislative Council. As regards the Fort Canning light, the matter was brought up last year. The Crown Agcmts and514 words
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Article85 1900-12-22 6 Ax instance of ingenuity on the part of a newsboy comes from Chicago. One of the Chicago fraternity hangs a board round his neck, whereon is the legend, Hush Noise is a nuisance. I don’t shout my extras, but I have them all for sale. Buy of85 words
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Article179 1900-12-22 6 The announcement that the next quarterly dividend of the Standard Oil Company will probably be at the rate of 12 per cent., making 50 per cent, for the year, is of interest because of the light it throws on the enormous income of John D. Rockefeller. John D.179 words
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Article186 1900-12-22 6 lx regard to the one or two orders for locomotives, tfce., which have gone to America, the following from the Engineer concerning the great trade boom at home shows we are not doing so badly, and what is going to America is what186 words
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Article391 1900-12-22 6 PASSING THROUGH ON THE MAIL. The P. &O. mail steamer Sulnraou from Hongkong for home arrived this morning, and leaves to-morrow morning early. Among her passengers for Europe is the Rt. Hon. Earl Beauchamp, late Governor of New South Wales, who came up to Hongkong from He held391 words
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Article1156 1900-12-22 6 A STEAMER showing noI, I through from east to morning. d Early this morning thp \fo I arrested two Kling* wb o I cargo on a tongkang. Lieutenant O C Niven H k I has been granted leave of I <th Jan., 1901 to 7th July, Baoen-Powell1,156 words
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Article85 1900-12-22 7 I [Hooke i) I '1 1'. s. s. Sobraon for London I -j'yis. Louis Tartas, B. James, and I ‘i'd'es. For Marseilles Mr. DesI For Port Said —Mr. P. A. I "ii. Fur Colombo —Messrs. Paine, I 1 M* Therson, Sir John Murray, K.c.B., I l.l.d., Messrs.85 words
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Article82 1900-12-22 7 I 1 kino the volcanic eruption in the I i v aiian Islands last year, the smoke I r o a height of between five and six I and then drifted away to the M east. At a distance of 60 miles !l1 Hawaii it settled upon82 words
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Article86 1900-12-22 7 'Wier-pigeon, when travelling, r It* the distance be long, do without stopping to take r ‘*nent, and at last arrives thin, ‘--’‘aufeted, and almost dying. If corn presented to it, it refuses to eat, Anting itself with drinking a little H, id then sleeping. Two or86 words
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Article104 1900-12-22 7 Maxim gun detachments have been organised at oolwicb for service in China with the one-pounder VickersMaxim guns. The detachment consists othve olhcers and 120 non-commissioned oihcers and men, Royal Artillery, who were to embark at the Royal Albert ock« in the P. and O. Jacu t which104 words
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Article108 1900-12-22 7 INCREASE OF ARMY ESTIMATES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Dear Sir, —I got up late this morning and feel a bit muddled. Do I read right Does it cost more now to keep a native regiment here than it did to keep one ot real British Tommies108 words
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Article211 1900-12-22 7 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.’* Sik, —I am afraid you have brought a hornet’s nest about your ears by your article on our jurors, which «appeared in your issue of last Saturday. You have made a sweeping assertion against the Eurasians, which is most unjustifiable. Your prejudice211 words
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Article335 1900-12-22 7 The inaugural address of the new President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Mr. James Mansergh, delivered in London recently was ol unusual interest. Dealing with the increasingly onerous responsibilities of the waterworks engineer in regard to purity of supply, Mr. Mansergh laid stress on the assistance335 words
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Article173 1900-12-22 7 The Hongkong Chess Club has arranged an interesting programme of events tor the coming season. Every two months, beginning from the Ist December, a ticket competition (known at home as a Go-as-you-please tournament) will be held, to the winner ot which a small prize will he presented.173 words
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Article336 1900-12-22 7 Mr. Baba, correspondent of the .Xu:hi SliimJrai a Japanese newspaper, describes a visit recently paid hy him to the Imperial Palace in Peking. He says that the arrangements and ’urniture in the purely Chinese section are much superior to those in the Manchu section, the latter336 words
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Article327 1900-12-22 7 A Daily Express correspondent at Capetown describes Sir Ed ward Chichester (of Manila Bay fame) as a sea-dog after Nelson’s heart.” He writes:—l cannot better describe Sir Edward than by saying that he is the exact model of a bluff war-dog of the times ol Nelson and327 words
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1156 1900-12-22 7 The troubled Mr. Hennessy had been telling Mr. Dooley about the difficulty of making a choice of school for Parcky Hennessy, who at the age of six was at the point where the family must decide his career. Tis a big question/1,156 words
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Article158 1900-12-22 7 A LADY BURNT "O DEATH. A sad burning fatality took place in Singapore yesterday morning. Mrs. Lowell, wife of Mr. John Lowell of 3 Oxley Road, with a lighted candle in her hand, was preparing some varnish for cleaning purposes about 7 o dock in the158 words
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Article, Illustration169 1900-12-22 7 (conducted by “king’s pawn.”) Ai.l chess correspondence should l>e addressed to King’s Pawn.” Solution of Problem No. 208 (Laufs) is K-Kt 3. The handicap tournament was concluded by Elcum beating Mosbergen Considering that the former conceded the odds of a pawn and move, and that the latter in I169 words
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Article37 1900-12-22 7 Most of the London detectives work I seven days a week. They an* i.ow applying to the Home Office for the I assurance of one day’s rest in e\ery I seven to each member of the force.37 words
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Article38 1900-12-22 7 Whilst German foreign trade baa increased in five years by 40 per cent. t it rose in the same period of time in Italy by 38 f in the United States by 33, in Great Britain by 22.38 words
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Article932 1900-12-22 8 The tyres used by Mr. C. Jarrott, the well-known Enghshchauffeur who recently covered the remarkable distance .of 42 miles, 235 yards in an hour, which is over three miles better than the previous English best, were Dunlops. At one time bicycle-polo looked like becoming a popular game932 words
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Article55 1900-12-22 8 Tax 24th December will be observed, so the Government Gazette notifies, as a bank holiday. The 25th and 26th December and the 1st January next > will rank as public holidays. All the Liovernment Offices, with the exception or Uie Police Courts on the 24th j leceinber, will55 words
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Article33 1900-12-22 8 Mr. A. F. Bowen, the sheriff of Penang, has taken four months* leave 1 .1 absence from the 10th instant. Mr. 1*. J. Sproule will act as sheriff there in hi* strati i33 words
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1678 1900-12-22 8 (Continued.) (Special to the Straits Times:') Describing his landing at Tanjong Priok, Mr. Yeth remarks how general is the sallow complexion of the European ladies and gentlemen, how discontent and bitterness are painted on their faces, how1,678 words
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Article41 1900-12-22 8 Rubber stamps were used by the Moors a thousand years before Christ; and abont the time Rome was founded the same ingenious race invented the self-registering turnstile, such as is used to-day to check the admissions toe places of public entertainment.41 words
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Article660 1900-12-22 8 A Chinaman was, yesterday, fined $20, in default four weeks, for crimping. A German transport passed through the port from east to west at ft this morning. The British hospital-ship Carthage passed through the port from west to •ast at 6.30 this morning. A considerable number of660 words
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Article445 1900-12-22 8 (Special to the Strniu T„,. f I ImiuIo.1, 16//, x There be rats, *n,l The Lord Mayors Show alt favoured in the matter 0 f w S the most tawdry, farcical seen on the streets of London fatal* time the silly :i> abolished. To compare u!iT(Special to the “ Strniu T„,.f – I - 445 words
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Article255 1900-12-22 8 Thus the London d: Chcna Lpre We learn by a telegram from Sing*." o dated the 10th Nov. that some nient has been caused there by the refusal of the Acting-Governor to < ont the services of Mr. Gentle, the pre.i*of the municipality. The Mur. Commission, it255 words
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Article33 1900-12-22 8 Ter M. M. 8.8. >J* lilies—Messrs. J. W. t f w n9 V ‘(>4 derop, De Visser, R. P- I a, r ie R Mrs. Hinnekindt, and Mrs l e33 words
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Article995 1900-12-22 9 i to-day's Mail). CHINA. .,-iHrence to the London teleI 1 Xlv that Indian troops in China luring from cold, and to I V f t thereby expressed regarding warm clothing issued, it that, in addition to the warm H 1 blankets, one warm coat, I i pairi /?•/ to-day's Mail). - 995 words
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Article536 1900-12-22 9 The costly garments and rich furs brought as spoils of war to Saigon by French soldiers returning from China readily found buyers among the Chinese at that port, but the latter took care not to wear them. Wiiy they would not make use of these highly-prized articles remained536 words
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Article32 1900-12-22 9 A notice has been posted at the stage doors at most of the West-end theatres inviting the ladies of the companies Jo join an Actresses’ Fencing Club that has lately been formed.32 words
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Article2196 1900-12-22 9 EBTERDAY afternoon, the annual prize distribution to the successful scholars attending Raffles Girls' School took place. The schoolroom had been nicely decorated for the occasion, with flowers, flags, mottoes, (fee. The Hon. W. Egerton, Acting Colonial Secretary, presided and there was a very large attendance, chiefly of2,196 words
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Article124 1900-12-22 9 From telegraphic information received to-day, we learn that Mr. J B. Aug. Kessler, during the last few years Chairman of Directors and formerly head administrator of the Royal Dutch Oil Company, who came out a couple of months aco in connection with the124 words
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Article2702 1900-12-22 10 if I voiK<in. orunj t* p*k\r a ,d<i f 'Singapore Mi ay. j A very serious mishap occurred last Saturday. The facts are these: —A leading BROKERinade arrangements fo travel in the Native States, presumably to set things right there. That wellknown liner, the s. s. Sappho,2,702 words
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Article887 1900-12-22 10 Mr. H. L. Collins, of the Philadelphia Ledger, lias arrived in Singapore. 4 The Jury Lists for next year are published in the Government Gazette. The Malacca Municipal revenue for 1901 is set at «29,587, against an outlay of «28,0 19. The British transport Patiala (No. 14)887 words
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Article89 1900-12-22 10 The foreign commerce of the I n > States in the year ending on the-'W*.: June, 1899, stood thus: Importmerchandise 5697,148,489, 5616,049,054 in the year ending on 30th June, 1898. Exports of meroha* dise were 51,227,023,302, aga:r* 51.231,482,330 in 1898. The imports of coffee were valaed 555,275,470,89 words
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Article163 1900-12-22 10 THE LATE COL. GAWNE, K.O .R. The news of the death of t J. M. (iawne, in fighting at ry"’ 1 will be received with profound r by a wide circle of tha’ officers friends in Singapore stationed here with the Ist R* rTil of the King's Own Royal h‘163 words
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Article145 1900-12-22 11 sensation was caused in ..n .Saturday by a freelyM .j.ort that a European H’ “V. murdered that morning Jl,,* Cricket Club There B 't kof details forthcoming, |pi lures were drawn of the I /.tabbed from behind by a /Vikhs and his body thrown ground. The simple B145 words
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Article693 1900-12-22 11 I thirteenth ordinary general I f „1 the Pahang Corporation I ‘-’u held in London on the 15th I \i, K A Pontifex (the chairman) I Tin; chairman, referring to I i puce ot tin, said that I i year two circumstances ov«i I n management could have693 words
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Article928 1900-12-22 11 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. POSTPONED FOR A FORTNIGHT. A meeting of shareholders of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Company was held at the Company’s Office Coliyer Quay, on Saturday, at noon Mr Joaquim occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. The Chairman said the meeting had been called928 words
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Article226 1900-12-22 11 The following scores were made on Saturday, at the S. G. C. Approach Competition 1 2 3 Total. H’cap. Nett. Hon. Mr. Earle 8 8 9 25 2 23 J. O. D. Jones 7 811 24 2 22 J H. D Jones 8 7 9 24 2226 words
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Article382 1900-12-22 11 PKOUABLE3 V. NEXT XI. A match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday ending in an even draw. Dumnan and Mactaggart were the chief contributors lor the Probables, and Mansfield and Darbisliire for the Next XI; but the large number of byes was the chief feature of the game,382 words
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Article1319 1900-12-22 11 SOME CALM CRITICISMS. (By A Dutchman.) Mr. Veth's hook on life in the Netherlands Indies is evidently written by a man who has failed in his career, a disappointed man, a “pessimist” who was not fit for life in the East and should not have come out here1,319 words
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Article198 1900-12-22 11 Yesterday afternoon a football match was played on the Tanjong Pa gar ground between a team composed of the officers and passengers of the P. O. mail Java and a team composed of the non-commissioned officers of the R. F. A. in charge of a battery of Pom-poms en198 words
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Article653 1900-12-22 12 (Jiy To-day's Mail.) 80UTH AFRICA. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain said he hoped that, before the re-assembling of Parliament, a form of civil administration would be established in the new provinces with Sir Alfred Milner as Governor. It has been finally decided that Pretoria will(Jiy To-day's Mail.) - 653 words
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Article115 1900-12-22 12 Per P. O. 8. 9. C'human from Lon--4 Ion —Messrs. H. A. Kennedy, S. E. Taylor, G. E. Shaw, \V. K. Somerville, Mrs. Dunn, Messrs. S. H. Langston, B. AV. Ellis, G. \V. Simmons, R. Crichton, B. Nunn, J. Ouston, C. S. Alexander, J. A*. Campbell, P.115 words
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Article1915 1900-12-22 12 As is usual at this time of year, we give some description of the Christmas stocks to be found in the principal godowns as seen by one of our representatives. The shops are well stocked with good things this year —and business seems brisk generally—for which reason1,915 words
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Article91 1900-12-22 12 The mines of the Pahang Corporation showed the following output in November: —Sungei Lembing, 31 tons of oxide of tin from 731 tons of stone crushed with forty heads of stamps running for ten days at an outlay of £18,500. Jerain Batang:—ll} tons of tin oxide from 701]91 words
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Article383 1900-12-22 12 PROPOSED LEGISLATION. A Bill for the improvement of agricultural land is to he brought into the Legislative Council at the meeting this afternoon. The following is the statement of objects and reasons Applications to the Government for help in improving agricultural lands are not infrequent \u the rural383 words
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Article68 1900-12-22 12 w m The flood of passengers brought in by the steamers that have arrived since Saturday embraces some indefinite identities. The register in Raffles Hotel shows a few examples. One party is simply, Mother and three Sisters,” which sounds ambiguous to say the least of it. Another entry is that68 words
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Article747 1900-12-22 12 (Special to the "Strait, 77» T 7 1 lmjt I mi on 1 I ftOndot 1. 'S.irrl V There be rat The spectacle ofth* Fi-.-dm 'H frantically cheering seilles, and welcominithim*- B j be honoured, is not re-a ur who would like to see I relations(Special to the "Strait, 77» T 7 1 lmjt' I / mi on 1 ». I - 747 words
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Article40 1900-12-22 12 The Reichstag will be asked to the fund» for further a new gun-carriage inrentea and calleda cradle carriage. coffBtructed a* to allow the g t ti i lired at any angle between a and a horizontal position moving the rarriage.40 words
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Article1003 1900-12-22 13 Hrti have been provided in next I ivrak estimates for a telephone at Taiping. ■r> rumoured that Colonel Walker 0 i n g home on furlough on the H»“ k <\ r Frank Swettenham. V'"'' 4 H r rioneer hears that there is jt’u ~ity in selecting1,003 words
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Article48 1900-12-22 13 On account of so many events coming oft during Xmas week, and members being on leave, the 7th Annutl Ritie Meeting under the auspices of the Garrison Rifle Club is postponed until January 24th, 25th, and 2(ith. Further particulars will be announced in due course.48 words
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Article62 1900-12-22 13 I*er N. I>. L. s. s. Konig Albert fur Genoa—Messrs. R. Engler, L. Webster, Dr. Max. Pagee, Messrs. Fontaine, Lejeune, and Perez. For Colombo Mr. H. li. Collins. For Southampton— Capt. Gedye, and Mr. A. Uittenhoven. For Hamburg—Messrs. Fritz, Metzen, and Daurhaf. For Port Said —Messrs. Lanskoj,62 words
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Article103 1900-12-22 13 “DEWEY” GOSS IP. The other day, rumour at Calcutta made out that Dewey had gone wrong. This is said to be entirely incorrect and probably arose from a story concerning the horse’s knee caps, which were put on too tieht one day and sent him hobbling along aR if lie103 words
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Article97 1900-12-22 13 The Singkep Tin Company has issued its annual report. The tin production was less than in the former year, but this was compensated by a higher average price, so that a better profit was made. A dividend of 8;| per cent, is recommended. The average sale price97 words
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Article201 1900-12-22 13 A taichkw employed as maiulore at the tile works at Tanah Merah Besar reports to the police that about 11.30 on Sunday night five Kheh Chinese broke into his house and stole sir»n in bank-notes, and a long black cloth valued at S 3 It appears that201 words
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Article98 1900-12-22 13 The Imperial German mail steamer hoe'uig Albert made the passage from Hongkong to Singapore in 3 days 22 hours. She left the former port on ednesday last at 4 p.m., and was signalled here shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday. Another new N. D. L. steamer is98 words
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Article304 1900-12-22 13 (By German Mail.) A llsian-fu despatch reports that the Empress-Dowager threatens summary vengeance on whoever suggests returning to Peking, while the Emperor is anxious to return. Palace officials report that the Empress-Dowager is proceeding to Wuchang, while the Emperor himself is going direct to Peking. The news comes304 words
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Article336 1900-12-22 13 Some business ventures merit a certain amount of free advertising, and it is for the benefit of our readers, and with no hope of pecuniary recompense, that commendation is here given to an immense general and commercial directory and telegraphic code book kindly sent to the336 words
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Article98 1900-12-22 13 At the annual meeting of the China Association in London, on the 7th November, Sir Thomas Sutherland presided. Among those present were Bir Cecil Clementi Smith and Sir F. Swettenham. The speakers made much of the foresight and insight showed by the Association as regards affairs in China.98 words
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Article118 1900-12-22 13 A hint at an explanation of the failure of Volunteers as route-keepers in a crowd is afforded by an experience of a correspondent of the Daily Chronicle. He found a Volunteer endeavouring in vain to stop the encroachment of a stout gentleman. I tell you I can’t118 words
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Article525 1900-12-22 13 The following circular letter has been despatched by the United Planters’ Association of Southern India to the principal Chambers of Commerce and other bodies concerned with trade in various parts of the Empire. There can be no doubt but that the action taken by this Madras Association525 words
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Article141 1900-12-22 13 The Chief Engineer at the Redjang Lebong Mines writes under date 29th November as follows:—The drainage tunnel is now 240 feet long. The winze makes so much water that it is impos- sible during the heavy rains to sink it further. I have begun to sink141 words
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Article137 1900-12-22 13 Mr. A. J. Sc.rutton presided at tlie meeting ot the North Borneo Trading Company at London, on the 12th November. He stated that last year’s profit w r ould came into this year’s accounts. The current year was expected to show a profit, were the Company137 words
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Article522 1900-12-22 13 The following is the manager’s report on the Kechau Gold Mine for November:— I have the honour to make the following report for the month ending November 30th, 1900. During this period 261 tons of ore were crushed for a yield of 142 ounces of smelted gold. This ore522 words
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Article3912 1900-12-22 14 MONDAY, 17th DECEMBER. PKKBENT His Honour Sir AlexanderSwettenham, K.c.M.G., (Acting Governor). Hon. W. Egerton (Acting Colonial Secretary). Hon. F. G Penney (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. A. Murray (Colonial Engineer). Hon. W. R. Collyer (Attorney-General). Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. J. Burkinshaw. Hon. Dr. him Boon Keng. Hon.3,912 words
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Article26 1900-12-22 14 .11 Your pasepor* for Rouinania ul n visgd by the Roumanian London tree of cost, but the Consul diaries you 9s. <Sd- f° r J service.26 words
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Article1833 1900-12-22 15 WEDNESDAY, 19 TH DECEMBER. j 4Ul es. of Syed Alwee Road, I two turkeys belonging to stolen last night. ■s ;;e,e ,;-♦*!ted that the Government ;;;:<kes a profit of 52 to 53 per tilling silver into rupees. I of the railway from I to Korat by the King of .Siam1,833 words
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Article45 1900-12-22 15 There were yesterday six cases ot' cholera and seven deaths. Total to date 201 cases, deaths. Details: 10 Jalan Besar, 1 Wayang Street, Tanjong Rhu,6 Muar Road, one Chinese each; 70 Shaikh Madarsah Lane one Malay; 14 Waterloo Street, one Eurasian (A. W. Kesslar).45 words
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Article66 1900-12-22 15 Yesterday, the Chingay festival went oil* as usual. There were thousands of people out, and the gharries and’rikishas did a roaring business. A great deal of money had been spent, and gorgeous banners, flags, and oHier paraphernalia were much in evidence. The police arrangements were admirable. It deserves66 words
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Article105 1900-12-22 15 The improved defences of Colombo are approaching completion, and, with the conclusion of the building of the two new batteries at the Rock House, Mutwal, and below the Pilot Tower in the Fort, and the mounting of the new breech-loading guns sent out recently from England, the105 words
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Article183 1900-12-22 15 mr. hknnikek heaton’s views. Mr. J. Henniker Heaton, of Imperial Penny Postage fame, passed through Colombo the other day on his way to Australia. At that port, Mr. Heaton was approached with regard to the latest news of interest in connection with the reduction of cable rates to183 words
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Article873 1900-12-22 15 ACHERX. Ac been is gradually ceasing to be a burden on the Netherlands India Treasury. The Governor of the province is devising schemes for developing the industrial resources of the country which, it is said, only need countenance by the Government to hasten the day when Acheen will873 words
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Article213 1900-12-22 15 Mr. A. G. Hales tells a queer story *»f Spion Kop. He says:—“So our lay and grinned at those oth**r dead, and the fierce sun dried flesii and blood on Briton and Boer, for both, remained unburied for a while; and so it came to213 words
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Article184 1900-12-22 15 Count von Buelow has explained in the Reichstag the Kaiser’s rebuff* to ex-President Kruger. He said the Emperor appreciated the sympathy for the ideal Boer, but ovations were useless to Mr. Kruger, and would probably prove prejudicial to Germany, which lived on terms of friendship with England,184 words
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Article216 1900-12-22 15 WIDOWS AM) ORPHANS’ FUND. Cokukspondence regarding amendment of the Widows and Orphans' Pension Fund Ordinance was laid yesterday before the Legislative Council. Tim despatches range from three year* ago The Secretary of State suggested amendment as early as August l*!»7, mainly for the purpose of giving the benefit,216 words
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Article118 1900-12-22 15 The steamer Ikhonn, one of the new steamers of the British India Steam Navigation Company's fleet,. which arrived here on Monday on her maiden trip from Jxmdon, is to run on the London-Calcutta line engaging chiefly in cargo transport, for which purpose* she was specially118 words
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1984 1900-12-22 16 (Continued.) (Special to the Straits Times.' 1 1 he ideal hope of a Eurasian girl in the Netherlands Indies, and also her parents, is that she marries a pure European, and in Netherlands India many are the1,984 words
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Article865 1900-12-22 16 A Dutc h gunboat passed through the port from west to east yesterday afternoon. There is a rumour in Perak that Mr. Hanson, the Resident Engineer for Perak Railways, intends to retire. Mr. John Somerville, of Messrs. Giltillan Wood Co., returned to Singapore' by mail on Sunday865 words
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Article144 1900-12-22 16 SMART CAPTURE BY THE POLICE. The Scotch Kirk was broken into during the night and a clock, a looking glass, two lamps, and other small articles, including a pair of scissors and some gloves, were stolen. The matter was reported to the police at 9.30 this144 words
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Article190 1900-12-22 16 MISS J. HABEKOST —MR. A. COULCHER. Yesterday afternoon, at St. Andrew s Cathedral, the marriage of Mr. Arthur Coulcher and Miss Jenneth Amelia Theresa Habekost was solemnized by the Rev. D. Holland Stubbs, in the presence of a gathering of the numerous friends of the bride190 words
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2095 1900-12-22 16 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STJ> A I Sir,—No matter what may bold as to the pronrLtv^ I sing tbe Acting Governor. Cv ‘I- methods in Legislative Mr. Larle s motion at the the Council held on the has done something, u 1 from2,095 words
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Article55 1900-12-22 17 A Mixed doubles medal play competition w ill take place on Tuesday anc Wednesday, 25th and 26th instant —conditions two rounds of 9 holes. Entries can be noted in the match book kept at the club, or can be sent in to Mr. A. A. Gunn on55 words
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Article144 1900-12-22 17 It is reported that an Anglo-Portu-guese Agreement lias been arrived at which concerns the question ot Delagoa Bay. Mr. Conger reports to Washington that certain of the Ministers at Peking have refused to recognise tlie credentials of Li Hung-chang and Prince Ching until the Empeiors private seal144 words
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Article61 1900-12-22 17 The following military subjects will receive the attention of the Government of India shortly —The provision of six Vickers-Maxim batteries; mountings for four Maxim guns for the defences of the harness and saddlery factory at* Cawnpore; reduction of weight carried by cavalry horses; and the provision of further equipments and61 words
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Article3472 1900-12-22 17 The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. Gentle presided, and there were also present:— Col. Pennefather and Messrs. Barker, Sohst, Maclaren, Moses, Lee Choon Guan, and Choa Giang Tliye. president’s remarks. Ihe President, in his opening statement, said that the balance wa«3,472 words
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Article1376 1900-12-22 18 CAME FROM DUBLIN AND FOUGHT FOR HENRY V. Thkrr is nothing new' under the sun not even th« C.l.V.’s. In organising a force for Imperial service abroad, tlie London of 1899 did but take a leaf out of the book of the Dublin of nearly five centuries1,376 words
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Article32 1900-12-22 18 'W Taking the earth as a large marble one inch in diameter, the moon would be represented by a small pea 2Dt. away, and the sun by a 9ft. globe 000ft. away.32 words
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Article80 1900-12-22 18 i A money-lender named Peter Hines i sued David Morrison at Sunderland recently for XI5, principal and interest on a XI promissory note. In lt*97 Morrison borrowed a sovereign and agreed to pay interest at the rate of a penny per week per shilling. He i had paid 14s. 8d.,80 words
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Article607 1900-12-22 18 H. M. S. BramJtle went to the wharf tins morning to coal before leaving for Labuan. The Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club proposes to produce i* in February next. Mr. Robert Meikle, the well-known planter and shikarri, has arrived in Singapore from Selangor. 4 A new and roomy607 words
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Article38 1900-12-22 18 Fot r fresh cases of cholera and five rieatns were reported yesterday. The cases were all male Chinese residing at 3, Kallang Road, 42, Ophir Road, 39, Upper Chin Chew Street, and 69, Craig Road—all proved fatal.38 words
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Article75 1900-12-22 18 Two Chinaman u> r u rikisha «lon* Non I, Itr.d/jp- evening when another n r up irom behind and «true! ,ri .hawed that he and the two Chinamen dee d T rir no further notice and journey. Ihe man, tiiem, stabbed both „f knife, and cleared off. V:75 words
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Article83 1900-12-22 18 The following are the Penang for Christmas week JJiuf J)ix: t.olt Strait- o, ship and Warren Shield \lt? shield, Penang r. Singa,,„r.. play, 4.aside. 2.V/,: -i o f u cap. Medal play, 2 rounds r sented by Hon. C.\\\Sne V d-Kv,. Football,» p. m., P. C.'C >■'T?"83 words
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Article451 1900-12-22 18 A HARD CASE. I TO THE KIHTOK OF THE STKAIT- I Sir, should ho very much ot.,v I it you coulu give me your vahi-i* I assistance in tlie following matter I lam representative of a big n t I factory ot Hrearms, and am u JA I business451 words
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Article68 1900-12-22 18 .lap.-in via port /V*'-**». u De.-., Bel.n Meyer 0. 3 Fremantle v»a poi t Dor. \V. Mansfield Co. (U y. Samaravia p‘»rts, /•<" Dev., Ron?W*a<l a Co. jw F Hongkong, lUnoijn", 'In»* Meyer A Co. <..»ur«i»' Relawan, Patani, ever) Mover Co. t-j 1 Telnk Anson via68 words
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Article21 1900-12-22 18 The lAnxIon C.az'tte nn^'%W promotion of Maj.-l'pn• n K C. S. I, to be colonel-ooni I vice Lord Robert?, trailer Guards.21 words
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Article1416 1900-12-22 19 N M \L PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. K kd\y afternoon, the annual iiiVtrihution in connection with 1 niles Institution took place in true schoolroom upstairs. The l been nicely decorated with banners, and presented a n'tty appearance. ij ,n \V. Kiser ton occupied the j j were also present: V\lr-1,416 words
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Article104 1900-12-22 19 Thr bewilderment which comes over the feminine mind when leading parliamentarians will not stick to one side throughout their public career seems to be well illustrated by the following little domestic conversation reported in the United Service Gazette Wife (whose political education was completed fifteen years ago, and104 words
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2376 1900-12-22 19 (Continued.) (Special to the Straits Times. “Ik a modern ‘Braise of Folly* a long chapter would no doubt be devoted to the mad custom ruling in Netherlands India of introducing oneself at all possible times and places2,376 words
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Article144 1900-12-22 19 Owners of dogs in the Settlement!» will be interested to learn that, under certain restrictions, dogs may now he brought into Singapore. For many years their importation from anywhere has been strictly forbidden; but the following order limiting the former restrictions has been promulgated in the144 words
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Article524 1900-12-22 20 INTERESTING NEW SPECIMEN AT THE BKITI8H MUSEUM. A rno«t interesting addition has been made to the contents of the mummy room at the British Museum in the form of a body which is believed to be the oldest extant, and of especial value as throwing some light524 words
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Article871 1900-12-22 20 ARRIVALS. *\»i s. s. Kedah from Sandak in—Mr. Wui Loeven. and I>r. Paccl, ivr b.b. Deii from Deli—Messrs. F. Roos, jvtd W. T. Droop. Per P. A O. s. s. Sobraon from HongLo;nr—Mr. and Mrs. G. \V. J. Connor, The Hon. Karl Beauehauip, Mr. P. Landau. 4J»pt. and871 words
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Article193 1900-12-22 20 Under tnisUeadiagthe following abbreviations are used :—st.r. —steamer sh. —ship: bq.—barque; sch.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru. —Cruiser; Gbt. —Gunboat; Tor Torpedo H.p. -Horse-power Brit.— British U. S. —United States: Fr.— French; Ger. —German; Dut..—Dutch. Job. Jobore Ac., G. c., —Goner.» Icargo d.p.— deck passengers: U -Uncet tain; T. P.193 words
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Article1178 1900-12-22 20 Arrivals Since Noon o: Yesterday. Bormida, It.al. str 1,491 tons, Captain S irtorio, 2Uth Dec. From Hongkong 18th Dec. G c M "43 d.p. Behn Meyer and Co. For Penang 21st —Rds. Goalpara Brit s|r 1,3f»9 tons, Capt Jacobs, 20th Dec From Kangoon, 14th Dec Gc. 281,178 words
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Article559 1900-12-22 20 'Vm/ft*, jfc r >ri, probahi* <lat*. if I nmrm name ot aoen'.*. Steamer*. Albenga, New York, D?c. 30; B. Meyer. Arabna, Hongkong, Dec. 23; B. M. Anriam, Colombo, Feb lb; M M. Aragonia, H’kong, Dec 31 B Meyer. Banca. London, Dec 20 P. &O. Bisagno, Bombay, Dec 28;559 words
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Article106 1900-12-22 21 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Fi.u; Date Kk--I>\ie. ani* Siirr’s Name. Captain. op [Fromwhere Deetin- mark?. Rig. Bailing.; j ation. j Nov 3.». Brit s.s.MeoeUus .Hongkong 30 Dat s.s.Tromp Nadort Aug 2N*»w York Anjer fo. 2 Dut B.f>. Polyphemus Oct 25Ba»ry Batavia 2G«»r s.e. Nanyang China Mauritius106 words
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Article1370 1900-12-22 21 I .A* A l*o'i*j r*-T i: N From Hailed Consigns*:* i.* I I "r; Pan Wliatt Hin str., 195 ,Olsen Klang Dec 7 S. H’-hip Coy. Ltd* Giang Hong str. 722 Dunlop lOheribon Dec 9 T. K. Tian Co Ltd. (’how Fa Ger str.l 1055 [Williamson [Bangkok Dec 81,370 words
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Article939 1900-12-22 21 Dat*. Vesskl’s Namk KlauAKi..' Captais 1,».,,»,,.:,. is!";rs; as sa&stsr i Site" SSSiStsL 13 Zweena IS P n Deli j* I s’evenstm Se'w^rA“ d .3 Freiberg Ger str Proe-ch o i*. u s tr Johanessen Penang 5 Dordogne M.Mstr i Vincente l Marseilles via nnrt--13 Sarte Borneo Uut str Flak939 words
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Advertisement551 1900-12-22 22 f :|l C LEA PERRINS Messrs. LEA Sc PERRINS beg to announce that, to further safeguard the public against imitations of their world-renowned Original Worcestershire Sauce, they are now printing their Signature, in white, diagonally across the upper part of the red label on each bottle. Anyone copying the Bamc551 words
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Advertisement843 1900-12-22 22 THE PKYE RIVER DOCK 1 PENANG. The above Dock situated in Province Wellesley, at the entrance of the Prye River, has lately been lengthened and deepened, and is now of the following dimensions:— Length on the blocks 320 feet. Breadth at entrance 60 Depth of wat»r on sill at 15843 words
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Advertisement211 1900-12-22 22 Net Colonial Librariw, Eleanor, by Mrs. Humphrey Ward. Lord Linlithgow, by Unley Roberts. Quisantb, by Anthony Hope. Princess or Cot per, by A. Gunter. The Plunder Bhip, by hteadon Hill. As aWatch in the Night,by Mrs. Campbell Praed. A King’s Pawn, by H. Drummond. ervants of Sin, by 1. Blouodell211 words
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Advertisement207 1900-12-22 22 II GOLDEN (’HUM» BUTTER, FROM The Bolden Clmni Greunery VICTORIA, is now on sale at all Provision Dealerat the following prices 1 lb. Kej’d tins 58 cents. 2 n n $l-15 5 lb. 10 lb. tins may also be had. Comes in small shipments, aiwaw freshly packed, and is guaranteed207 words
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