The Straits Budget, 9 November 1901
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section110 1901-11-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” 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 Indo-China. tpMOD ovkb Half a Cbhtubv.110 words
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The Straits Budget. SATURDAY, 9TH NOVEMBER.
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Article38 1901-11-09 1 At Forest Aveoue on the 6th in?t., (“Gov Fawkes’’ day) the wife of Jms skllab of a son. At “Doves’ Nest,” Kuching; on the •J9th October, the wife of Jos. P Reutens, Government Accountant of a daughter.38 words
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Article109 1901-11-09 1 t*ASOUiNETTi—KirBop-’. —At. St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on the Sfßh October, by the Revd. W.H C. Dunkekley Colonial Chaplain. William Room, of the Public Works Department, youngest §OO of E S. Sanguinetti, Kingston Jamaica, P. W. D., Federated Malay etites to Helen, eldest daughter of the late William Sccrfirld Kirsopp,109 words
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Article184 1901-11-09 1 LlAOlie Article*. Hlabuan. A Gme Story. Coolie Question, Jitoeae Malays. 'noce and Turkey. Grievances, Quotation. I ew I ?f* nRer List. I f^Newg. I fc* 8 I CWkHSi 11 nit *ry Inspect.r. I I dTm,Un 8 I u Telopm eats. I ‘”5^2.“?*^ 1 d)i I a ewr184 words
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Article570 1901-11-09 1 SINGAPORE, 9TH NOVEMBER, 1901. PRODUCE. Gambler buyers... 4 14.20 Copra Bali 9.85 do Pontianak 8 50 Pepper, Black buyers 80.25 do White, (SY\ 47 00 Sago Flour Sarawak 8.4*?$ do Brunei No. 1 3.20 Pearl Oago 4.10 Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 25 00 Coffee, Palerabanp. 15% ha«is 28 00570 words
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Article357 1901-11-09 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M s. 8. Salazie. The mail fur Europe next week, is fixed for the P. &0.8. s. Coromandel. The German mail for Europe, by the Sachsen closed on Tuesday. The mail from Europe of the 11th357 words
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38 1901-11-09 1 (Special telegram.) Hongkong 30M, October. Prince Chun, on his arrival here, paid a visit to the Governor, at Government House. The Prince was received with a Royal Salute on landing.38 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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40 1901-11-09 1 London Oct. 31 st. The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Washington says that Lord Pauncefote, British Minister at Washington,has been authorised by the British Government to negotiate and sign the new Nicaragua Canal treaty.40 words
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Article27 1901-11-09 1 BOTH A BOLTS IN HASTE. Major-General Rimington, by a long night march, nearly captured Commandant Louis Botha, who bolted hastily leaving his papers behind him.27 words
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Article39 1901-11-09 1 BOERS BAGGED.” Later. Colonel Byng’s column has captured twenty-two Boers, including two fieldcornets. Colonel Fortescue’s column, after a running fight lasting all day, killed four Boers and took fifty-four Boers prisoner, and also captured thirty-six waggons and much Btock.39 words
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Article27 1901-11-09 1 London lit November. The cavalry brigade at Aldershot is rdered to be in readiness to proceed to South Africa within a fortnight.27 words
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30 1901-11-09 1 The Paris newspapers announce the departure from Toulon of a portion of the French Mediterranean squadron for the Levant, to make a demonstration against Turkey.30 words
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Article20 1901-11-09 1 Later. Admiral CaiUard is in command of the French squadron, which left Toulon under sealed orders.20 words
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Article36 1901-11-09 1 H.M.B. Ophir with T.R H. the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York on board has arrived in the Solent. The Ophir during the passage across the Atlantic, narrowly escaped collision with an iceberg..36 words
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Article19 1901-11-09 1 BAflBfcESS rumours. The Lancet says the unfavourable rumourp current In regard to the King’s health are baseless.19 words
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Article46 1901-11-09 1 The Cavalry 9%ade at Aldetftot, ordered to be in readiness for Sfek Afrsdfc includes the 7th Hossart,of which njfcint Prince Arthur of Connaught is an ofieer. Arrangements are being mad# kraond large drafts ot infantr\ and artillery to Bouth Afji|jyiuring November.46 words
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Article36 1901-11-09 1 London, Nov. 2nd. Foreign ports have declared Liverpool to be plague-infected. It is officially announced that four servants in the Central Hotel, Glasgow, have been attacked by plague. One has died.36 words
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Article36 1901-11-09 1 The Paris newspapers say Admiral Caillard has returned with his squadron to Toulon, owing to receipt of a telegram from Constantinople yielding to French demands. The squadron, however, remains in readiness for sea.36 words
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Article39 1901-11-09 1 A SLIGHT MISTAKE Later The report of Admiral Caillard’* return is untrue. He is expected to reach Turkish waters on Monday. BOER LAAGER CAPTURED. Colonel Kekewich has surprised and captured Van Albert’s laager and 78 Boers, including Commandant Klopper.39 words
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Article23 1901-11-09 1 The Australian Commonwealth House of Representatives has rejected a want of confidence motion directed against the Ministry for their tariff policy.23 words
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Article37 1901-11-09 1 The United States Treasury is full to overflowing and the Treasurer has been forced to redeem Treasury bonds amounting to one million of dollars to prevent depletion of the note circulation in the country.37 words
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128 1901-11-09 1 London, Aov. 2nd. Lord Kitchener telegraphs that a force of Boers, estimated to be a thousand strong, made a severe attack on the rearguard of Colonel Benson’s column, half-way between Bethel and Balmoral. Du4ng a mist the128 words
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Article40 1901-11-09 1 Later. Louis Botha commanded the Boers in the attack on Colonel Benson. The gune were so situated that neither side was able to touch them. BOER LOSSES. The Boer lots is estimated at from 300 to 400 seen.40 words
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69 1901-11-09 2 London 5th November In Colonel Benson’s action, the Boers outnumbered the British force, but their losses were heavier. PURSUING THE ENEMY. Other British columns have gone in pursuit of the enemy. THE M TIMES’* COMMENT. By no Means a British Reverse. The Times69 words
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Article17 1901-11-09 2 Later. Several small encounters with Boers, whose loop amount to fifty men, are announce to-day.17 words
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Article20 1901-11-09 2 TITLE TO BE REVIVED. It announced that the title of Prince of Wales will shortly be revived.20 words
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Article30 1901-11-09 2 The French Chamber of Deputies have passed by 305 to 77 votes, a vote of confidence in the Government with regard to the step* against Turkey.30 words
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133 1901-11-09 2 COST OF THE WAR. WHEN WILL IT END Increased Taxation Possible. 9 London 6tk November. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach has delivered a speech at Bristol, saying that hd is convinced of the income tax payers having paid the tax willingly because they were patriotic. He wished he was able to say133 words
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Article39 1901-11-09 2 Later Admiral Caillard’s squadron is at Mitilini, where he has landed men and has occupied three ports and the Customs houses. France intends to pay herself out of the Customs duties to be collected there.39 words
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56 1901-11-09 2 Boer Commandant Killed. Lord Kitchener wires from Pretoria that the Boers in Benson’s action were unable to remove the guns until the British ambulances went out. Then, under cover of the ambulances, the Boers removed the guns. The Boer losses in the action were56 words
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Article56 1901-11-09 2 London 7th November. Admiral Caillard telegraphed to the French representative at Constantinople that he had seized the Customs at Mitilini. The French Government has notified to the Turkish Government several additional demands upon the latter The French Government states that the settlement of all the demands must56 words
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Article21 1901-11-09 2 The returns from the city elections lh New York indicate the complete defeat of the Tamm say candidates.21 words
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Article34 1901-11-09 2 Later. The Turkish Government senWt? the French representative at Constants nople a Note enclosing monthly drafts on the Customs in payment of the claims. The Note has been referred to Paris.34 words
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Article45 1901-11-09 2 Seven hundred Mounted Infantry have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to embark for the Cape. It is believed that a battery is going there from India. An offer to send a strong Canadian Cavalry contingent will probably be accepted.45 words
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Article23 1901-11-09 2 Rear-Admiral Watson succeeds Lord Charles Beresford as Second in Command of the Mediterranean Squadron. Rear-Admiral Hammet succeeds Admiral Watson.23 words
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36 1901-11-09 2 The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Vienna states that France has explained to the Powers that she does not aim at conquest in the dispute with Turkey.36 words
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Article37 1901-11-09 2 THE BOER LOSSES. Later. Lord Kitchener reports on the 6th instant that the Boer loss in the attack on Colonel Benson was 44 killed and 100 wounded. The Boers took nothing but the two guns.37 words
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Article20 1901-11-09 2 Not Permanent. A French diplomatic circular declares thcifc it is not intended to occupy Mitilini permanently.20 words
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Advertisement74 1901-11-09 1 •CZTfree price of the 8trmts Time, .«rir«v The p° stfreepr ,r •&.£>«'• Budget is*** > e ar or 40 to subscribe for a year, it inscriptions for shorter penooa are RJJS proportionate rate of pnce as Budget can be sent to meet ELc passengers from Europe. If the Seer send74 words
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Obituary21 1901-11-09 1 DEATH. iUcai*—After a long and painful r**- 00 the 2md October. George wj?si Mackib, of Glasgow, Scotland. Afea years. Deeply regretted.21 words
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Article1058 1901-11-09 2 (Straits Times 31 si October). 1 here are two sides to every story but a complaint which has reached us from certain local shipmasters against the authorities in Labuan is one which, on the face of the allegations made, certainly merits enquiry; and, in the case that the(Straits Times, 31 si October). - 1,058 words
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Article917 1901-11-09 2 (Safmrday t Ist November.) T BOSS Who may recollect that hnagieary journal, the. Arizona Kicker—extracts from which used to be oopied into every paper in England, America and the Colonies about a dozen years ago—will remember that the editor had a private graveyard attached to his office917 words
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Article956 1901-11-09 2 (Straits Times, 2nd November) Mr. Vermont’s pessimistic remark* on the coolie question were very possibly intended to only apply to his own property i a Province Wellesley; for, according toMr. E. V Carey, who is now i n Singapore' on a visit, there is practically no difficulty in(Straits Times, 2nd November) - 956 words
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Article767 1901-11-09 3 (Straits Times 4 th November.) History repeats itselt—especially in tiiGse Malay States of this Peninsula tiiit are under Siamese control. In *pteraber last we published a letter frvm the little State of Reman on the orders °f t T iu Perak, describing th<* metnous of the Siamese Commissioner(Straits Times, 4th November.) - 767 words
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Article563 1901-11-09 3 (Straits Times 6 ih November.) France has realised that the moments expended in efforts to squeeze blood from a turnip are disposed of to as much advantage as are the months devoted to diplomatic endeavors to extract payment of lawful debts from the G rand Turk; and,(Straits Times, 6ih November.) - 563 words
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Article983 1901-11-09 3 w traits Times 7th November) Despite a leaning towards optimism in most matters pertaining to British shipping, practically every Englishman that has ever travelled in the East will have to admit the truth of all the unpleasant statements made by Mr R. Gordon Smith in a letter from(wtraits Times, 7th November) - 983 words
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Article799 1901-11-09 3 (Straits Times 7th November.) Turning from Mr. Smith's. letter, and the prospects of Btftain in the ocean passenger trade, it is ty be noticed that Dr. Ernst Halle, a SpejjJjt Commissioner of the GTerman Imperial Admiralty, opines that the United States and the Fatherland will soon oust Britain from(Straits Times, 7th November.) - 799 words
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Article5653 1901-11-09 4 (Strait* Time*, Bth November 27# Mortuis, as we all know, nil nisi bonum but no tribute to the memory of the great Chinese statesman whose death is just reported would be just or complete unless it began and ended with an humble tribute to the monumental magnificence of(Strait* Time*, Bth November.) - 5,653 words
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Article523 1901-11-09 5 Mr. J P. Kilgour came from Bangkok I this morning by the Kudat. Mb. H. Caldicott arrived from Port I Swettenham by the Ban Whatt Hin. Mr. George Laws has gone (by s.s. J lalacca) to report on some mining I properties in the Native States. Mr.523 words
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Article62 1901-11-09 5 This event, the second in importance to the Melbourne Cup, was run at Melbourne on the 19th instant, and resulted as follows: Mr. Patterson’s ch. h. Hymetua Bst. 121 b. 1 Mr. Macdonald’s b. m. Wakeful, Bst. 2 Mr. Person’s br. c. Flagship, 6st. 71b. 3 Won62 words
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Article92 1901-11-09 5 The most severe typhoon known in the Philippines for twenty years, with but one exception, occurred last month. The damage was wide-spread and devastating. At least three American soldiers lost their lives, many natives perished, houses ana shipping suffered severely, and nearly all the telegraphic wire*92 words
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Article114 1901-11-09 5 The number of plague-stricken rats ias decreased at Hongkong to only two 3er cent of rats killed. This is looked upon as important as showing a diminution ot plague-infected rats coincident with a decrease in cases among luman beings. The Governor of iongkong on reading this report114 words
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159 1901-11-09 5 Charles G. Gallop, a Eurasian, and a Kling named Mariappan were brought up on remand belore Mr. Sarwar on Tuesday, on charges of (1) personating a public servant to wit, municipal officers and (2) cheating. The facts of the case were that Gallop pretended to be159 words
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Article376 1901-11-09 5 Windfall of Fortune. In a few days, says the Manila Times, Mr. Ernest Horwitz will leave Manila homeward bound for New York with a pleasant feeling of anticipation. Recently, Mr. Horwitz received a cablegram from his brother in New York, announcing that a fouryears’ contest for their376 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement86 1901-11-09 5 LAND SALE. At Powell Co’s saleroom yesterday the following properties were disposed of >-Freehold lend at Weld Road, area 4,856 square feet being part of grant 271, together with the seven shop-house dwellings thereon known as Nos. 28 and 28-1 to 28-6 Weld Road, Singapore, Town, was bought by Soma86 words
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Article1805 1901-11-09 6 (Meing gome Keflections anent tbc Bnittvcrfiar? wbtcb (alls upon tbl* Stag* and some Kcvcriea concerning Barm* brack*, Ac.) Heiobo, do you remember? Or mayhap it was that you never knew; for the busy world of to-day can ill brook dallying with the customs of its forefathers, and you may1,805 words
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Article1321 1901-11-09 6 THE SUPPLY BILL, 190a. The Legislative Council met on the let instant to consider the Supply Bill, 1902, in committee. All the members were present with the exception I of Lieut.-Col. Oakes, Dr. Brown, Dr. I Lim Boon Keng, and Mr. Burkins haw. Council proceeded to pass in1,321 words
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Article1044 1901-11-09 6 The Bank of England rate has risen to 4 per cent. Mr. Hilman and Mr. Jones came from Rangoon by the fleeing ljeong. The managing director and editor of the Malay Mail contemplates, it is said, an early trip home on a holiday. Mr. F. F. King1,044 words
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Article37 1901-11-09 7 «peklr share report, dated U *h* ir noon Messrs. Latham and CSSfIS of interest to report -njere is Do knight, as our market jurinS dSI condition with st-croi 6 r er m th fSnyhavesta^"*-37 words
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69 1901-11-09 7 .wine is the team whieh will Ts folio* 1 g by p& 0 m3 ii to the Straits at Hongkong:jbirp Mactagg» rt Gr«« n Billing* Singapore. Carter Darbishire W right Kerr I D* De Perak Mt m AmsUe has fallen out of the Noting to69 words
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Article608 1901-11-09 7 JELEBU MINING TRADING CO. Half-yearly Report. SiMtandO, the general agents of .je jeleou Mining and Trading Co., tanrdtbe following directors stalest of the Company’s accounts for 5. period from February 19th to JJ* 13th. The report will be nreLnted to the shareholders at a neeting to be held on Tuesday,608 words
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Article833 1901-11-09 7 Detailed Statement of Cost. Correspondence regarding the cost of the Singapore Garrison has been laid before Council. The Council had, on the motion of Mr. Earle, asked for fuller particulars regarding the cost of the garrison owing to the information supplied being considered to be incomplete and inadequate.833 words
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Article821 1901-11-09 7 The British Navy. The torpedo-boat destroyers Angler and Salmon, stationed at Chatham, came into collision on the 6th Oct., while rounding the Tongue lightship. The Salmon's stern was damaged, but she was able to steam to Chatham. The recond-class cruisers Tfyacinlh and Minerva which some time ago raced821 words
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Article1185 1901-11-09 7 Mr. A. B. Hubback and Miss Voules were married in Kuala Lumpur on the 28th everybody in the place was present, and it was a very smart and merry affair. The Revd. Knight Clarke performed the ceremony, and Mr. Voules gave his sister away; the bride1,185 words
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Correspondence.
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Article339 1901-11-09 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times” Sir, —During the recent visit of H.H. the Rajah of Patani to Singapore, in order to meet H. M. the King of Siam on his return from Java, the Commissioner of the Siamese Government stationed at Patani—in spite of the339 words
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Article2095 1901-11-09 8 By a Passenger on the "Bingo Marti. tort Maid, OH, 7 Ik, Ik my last letter, I merely glanced at Colombo but had no time to write on the excellent arrangements of the place to the extent they merit; nor hare I now, beyond saying a few2,095 words
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Article1130 1901-11-09 8 Mr. Van Someren, Mr. Pawle, and Mr. Johnston qpnie from T. Anson by the Penang this morning. —4— The population of Labuan at census time, tills year, was 8,41 of which 2.286 came under the heading of children. A i.ETTFR has come to hand to-day from the1,130 words
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124 1901-11-09 8 The following paragraph is from Truth: —The scale of allowances for and trave Ning expenses for official personages has lately been revised. The Governor-General of Australia receives £2,000, while the minor Australian Governors get The Ambassador at Paris is given £4,000, and next comes124 words
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Article556 1901-11-09 8 [Prophetic extract from imprint of the Straits Times tested by recent deliberations J"*' Senate.] Uf The Acting Curator of Archives in, duced a vote for the purchase of S ev steam rollers for use in the l,i an ,r Singapore outside the Muuicinai i,„ of He said that he556 words
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Article175 1901-11-09 8 Singapore fired this Morning Th* Singapore team fired this more* ing on the Tanglin Range in the Inter* Settlement Rifle Match. Col. Tever* sham D. S. O., 3rd M. L I, was um? ire for Hongkong, and Major fcutton 16th M. I. for Shanghai, Captain laylor 3rd175 words
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Article2682 1901-11-09 9 ~i« kw attractions attaching nment and Municipal the .Malacca, is the advantage D 6 Sces extend .to member, lint to get buned. I mean a t n h e actoal, dust-thou-art-to-Mi® tD genge of the word, and inf retU r he serai-metaphorical sense 0t j t i2,682 words
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Article1110 1901-11-09 9 MORE OF THE ESTIMATES. I Th» legislative Council met yester11 day afternoon, to further consider the I Estimates for 1902. All the Singapore j I members were present. The Colonial Secretary brought up I correspondence regarding the con11 struction of the Singapore-Kranji Rail- I wa y* The paper1,110 words
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Article490 1901-11-09 9 A Successful Meeting. Commander Martin and liie officers of H. Al. S. Brisk were at home M to their friends at the race-course yesterday aiternoon on the occasion of the Brisk sports. There was a good number of present, including several adies. Nearly every man from the490 words
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Article1251 1901-11-09 10 Let rogues be fixed who hire bo habitation i A gentleman may wander.** Beaumont. The prince of darknese is a gentleman.** King Lear. London, lltA October. J Thb proclamation of martial law throughout South Africa would seem to indicate that the Government had at last been1,251 words
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Article873 1901-11-09 10 Major Hanham, R A., arrived by the Hebe from Penang yesterday. A baseball club h\9 been formed at Hongkong and has commenced practising. Amen'i-ed rules relating to the Volunteer Decoration are notified in the Government Gazette Mrs. and Miss Marcus and Mr. and Mrs J. A. Peggs873 words
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Article176 1901-11-09 10 New Chief Assistant Engineer. The Ola$gow Evening News states: Mr. J. B. Robertson, C E, of the engineering department of the Clyde Trust, is leaving the service of that body, having received an important appointment as chief assistant engineer to the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company (Limited), Singapore.176 words
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Article1367 1901-11-09 10 Lord Roberts Trleked. Du. Krause, who is charged with espionage and treason, and who was formerly Thtnsv&ai Commissioner of obannesburg, was before the court again, on the 8th Nor., when some most startling evidence was tendered for the prosecution. Letters were read which showed that Dr. Krause, after1,367 words
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Article343 1901-11-09 10 Departure of the Straits TeamThe team which is to repre*eru Straits in the forthcoming Hongkong left by P. G. 1,1 a V terday. The team is the followingSharp, Green, Billings, Carter, Wright ami Kerr (Sin^apor^ Whitley and Dane (Selangor); M' r (Perak). There was a big cr(^‘ S.343 words
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Article1933 1901-11-09 11 The Question of Control. The Governor’s Views. lvuthkb correspondence on the K Sn of the Singapore-Johore "“f has been laid before LftgislaW n>uncif On tbe 21st March last, e s a Swettenbam wrote to the of State stating that, S-Wj, be was in England, rec *?H .n the1,933 words
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Article109 1901-11-09 11 Capt E. Clementi-Smith, of the 02nd ("Middlesex) Co. Imperial Yeomanry, who died from wounds and pneumonia at Harrismith, was well known among Metropolitan Volunteers, he having been for several years secretary to the Middlesex Rifle Association. He shot for the Queen’s Prize at Bisley as a member109 words
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Article294 1901-11-09 11 S. R. C. vs. Royal Artillery. Played on Saturday on the S. R C. ground. Scores S. R. C. F. Nissan b Mulliken r> R. Zehnder c Hitchcock b Mulliken 0 L. J. D’Souza c sub. b Allday 0 K. Gnlistau c and b Allday 0 J. F. J.294 words
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926 1901-11-09 11 CHARLEY’S AUNT AT THE TOWN HALL. The first performance in Singapore by an amateur Company of Brandoti Thomas's well-known play, Charley’s Aunt took place in the Town Hall on Saturday night before a very crowded and thoroughly appreciative audience. It is hardly necessary to set forth the plot of this926 words
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Article1031 1901-11-09 11 Mr. Haffort has arrived by the Machew from Bangkok. Mr. W. J. Napier arrived to-day from Hongkong by the &ichsen. Mrs. Wray came from Mai Sicca by the Chow Phya this morning. A British transport (No. 15) passed through the port from west to east yesterday. Eight1,031 words
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Article150 1901-11-09 12 Mr. C N Maxwell, acting magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, to act as registrar of courts, Kuala Lumpur, with effect from 4th November, in addition to his duties. Mr H B Ellerton, district officer, Kuala Langat, to act as circuit magistrate. Mr. E. A. Dickson, assistant district officer, Klang, to150 words
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Article173 1901-11-09 12 Some experiments are at present being carried out at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Trinidad, on the cultivation of fibre-yielding plants, and specimens prepared from one of these plants, Wismdula nostrata, belonging to the natural order Mnlvacee have been sent to Kew for valuation and exhibition. Experts report173 words
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Article198 1901-11-09 12 Thb Penang Cricket Club held its annual general meeting on Thursday last with Mr. A. R. Adams, thd President, in the chair. The question of building a new pavilion stood over owing to financial difficulties arising. It was resolved that there should be a close season for cricket,198 words
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Article239 1901-11-09 12 The New Territory. The B. N. B. Herald states that the approval of Sir Frank Swettenham has been given to the arrangement made by the Governor of British North Borneo with the Sultan of Brunei for the acquisition of territory between the Sipitong River and the watershed239 words
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Article335 1901-11-09 12 Sepoy Lines Golf Club v. Singapore Golf Club. The return match was played on Sunday on the Singapore Golf Club Links and resulted in a win for the j home team by 26 holes up. The following are the results Sepoy Lines Golf Singapore Golf Club. Club. Dr. W.335 words
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Article145 1901-11-09 12 The Central Newl” Bt. Petersburg correspondent says that the conclusion of a Russo-Chinese Convention is officially announced. It is alleged that confidential information has been received at Washington i hat there is a likelihood of another toxer outbreak. The Matin (Paris) publishes a letter Vom General Voyron to145 words
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339 1901-11-09 12 The Hon. Ahmed Attaulah Effendi, the ‘new Turkish Consul-General at Singapore, whose arrival we have already noted, is thus spoken of by the Ceylon Muhammadan The Consul is a man of great culture and has a thorough knowledge of many foreign languages. He speaks339 words
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Article378 1901-11-09 12 General Blood’s Views. Referring to the character of the Transvaal as a possession, General Sir Bindon Blood, who lately serveo there, is emphatic in stating that tincountry is a most valuable asset, and that we are by no means paying tot much for it. The country,” he378 words
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Article358 1901-11-09 12 Lipis, SUt October. It is exceedingly doubtful whether the proposed servants* registration scheme, *ven if successfully started in the Western States, will do any good m Pahang. The Hylam 44 boys here are a bad lot—most of them the broken men of other places who drift towards this358 words
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Article457 1901-11-09 12 Bewitched Men. Professor Ernst Haeckel’s latest I publication contains some curious information about the human monkey I of Java, of which he writes The most interesting specimen was I .1 young gibbon, which Herr Haeckel had I m opportunity of watching for several I uonths457 words
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Article99 1901-11-09 12 Those who are at a loss to think some small token of friendship to home or elsewhere, for X,na£ l do better than invest 85 cem’s* T (iouvmxr of the Royal Vint to Singalt just issued by Messrs. Robinson The Souvenir is a very tastefully collection in99 words
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Article102 1901-11-09 12 A small and powerful liand-r.n„ has been imported by the Indian'(i i Well Supply Stores. Ft is called t| Diaphragm,” and is capable <.f raisin4,000 gallons of water, or fluid V." hour. A representative of this pj, saw the pump at practical work tt y morning near102 words
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Article141 1901-11-09 12 The Shanghai Team. The Shanghai cricket team are due to arrive in Hongkong on Monday next, on which day the first of the Inter-port matches—Straits v. Hongkong —starts. The writer of Topics for the Times" in the Shanghai Mercury says the team going down is, on its average141 words
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Article166 1901-11-09 12 Two French convicts try to swim ashore here. Two Frenchmen were arrested last Friday under peculiar circumstances They were military convicts, beinz taken home from China to France on the transport Cachar. They had been sentenced to ten years for pillaging in gang near Tientsin. They had captured166 words
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Article193 1901-11-09 12 White Star Liners for the North Pacific. A Vancouver (B.C despatch note? that American trade with Australia ito encounter additional competition? t.he present plan of the White a Steamship Company of Montreal an Liverpool to place a line oi 1 steamers on the Pacitic comto a settlement with193 words
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Article183 1901-11-09 13 q 0 8. which T*» F *.f a <iav early when »he arrived near^n ff on the 26th October, ex- *< HoD c S extremely rough wither a a out from Singapore. The first nf the storm came at four in i' C t ,0 oD the morning183 words
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Article545 1901-11-09 13 immigration Restriction Bill. The following are summaries of deJ’which took place in the Australian fjininonwealth House of Representation the 9th ultimo Representative Wilke tZiy opposed the Bill as a dishonest *LL P Representative Batchelor IT) said that while the Bill would, t presumed, be transmitted as the545 words
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Article699 1901-11-09 13 Cultivators mod Millers. The cultivators and landholders in Cochin China have begun to combine against the Chinese rice millers at Saigon, with a view to raising the quotations for their grain. The growers keep large stocks of paddy on hand, and patiently await the inevitable rise in699 words
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Article78 1901-11-09 13 Mary Jane Carroll (23), of St. Helene, was to have been married recently to a militiaman named Dennis Kelly, who had just returned from Boutn Africa, and they met on Friday night to complete preparations. Bhe was not seen again, and her body was found in a canal78 words
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Article689 1901-11-09 13 H. M. S. Dido left for England at 8.30 this morning. Mr. Martin came from Hongkong by the Awa Maru this morning. An appropriate wedding present for a bachelor is a copy of Paradise Lost.” The new Japanese battleship Mikasa is due here from England in February689 words
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317 1901-11-09 13 CHARLEY’S AUNT ANOTHER VERY SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE. Last night the performance at the Town Hall was even more of a success than was that of Saturday, and the “curtain raiser I*—Virginia 1 —Virginia Galbriers musical comedietta, Grass Widows was noticeably void of hitch or flaw. It did not suffer from interruptions317 words
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Article227 1901-11-09 13 A coal Geld of vast magnitude, giving fuel of a very high quality, will shortly be in full operation within a few hours steam from Shanghai. It lies in the provicce of Anhui, quite close to the capital, Ngankin, whith is situated on the Yangtse, less227 words
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Article208 1901-11-09 13 The Shanghai Mercury learns that no new agreement, notwithstanding the statement that has appeared elsewhere, has so far been signed by the Chinese and Russian Governments, but that negotiations are still proceeding. The Russian demands are understood to be as follows: Russia acknowledges she must restore Manchuria208 words
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Article2179 1901-11-09 13 Manila, Oct. 25th.—It does not take a lifetime to learn Manila, but longer than the Americans have been here, and many residents who hear it said, and hope it is true, that the new sovereignty is carrying the islands in a few years from the seventeenth to2,179 words
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Article434 1901-11-09 14 Another Desperate Fight in Samar. A Catbalogan despatch of the 17th Oct. to the Manila Times says :—Samar is in a ferment of revolt. Another desperate assault of bolomen (rebels armed with choppers) on American troops is reported, and ten more United States soldiers have perished. At the434 words
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Article4343 1901-11-09 14 Tuesday, 5th November. Present. His Excellency Hie Frank Athelstane hwbttenuam, K.C.M.O., (Governor). Hon. C. W. 8. Kynnersley (Acting Colonial Secretary;. Hon. F. G. Penney (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. A. Murray (Colonial Engineer). 1 Hon. T. H. Kershaw (Acting AttorncyI General). Hon. J. Burkinshaw. Hon. J. M. Allinson. ;Hon. T.4,343 words
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Article645 1901-11-09 15 Thb Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Kiev left for Odessa yesterday. Messrs. London and Cowen came from Deli this morning by the Calypso The Sappho brought the following passengers this morning from Klang:— Rev. Knight Clarke, Mr. G. V. A. Sanderson, Mr. W. D. Barnes, and Mr. R.645 words
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Article92 1901-11-09 15 Chinchew Fined $1,000. The chinchew and the cook of the Chinese-owned steamer Q. O. Meyer was charged before Mr. Gilman this morning with abetment of importation and possession of illicit chandu, valued at *440, on the steamer. The prosecution was conducted by Mr. f F. K. Jennings, agent92 words
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Article95 1901-11-09 15 Hongkong Wins wftjh 901. A 9 has been received announcing that Hongkong have scored 901 in the Inter-port rifle match, and that the Shanghai team have made 841. Singapore scored 884, so that the final result of the match this year stands:— Hongkong 901 Singapore 884 Shanghai95 words
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Article642 1901-11-09 15 S. C. C. v. 25th Co. R. G. A. The appended report of the football match on Tuesday between the S. C. C. and 25th Co. R. G. A. was held over from our issue yesterday owing to press of matter. A large crowd of spectators turned out to642 words
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Article627 1901-11-09 15 A meeting of the Municipal Commie* sioners was held yesterday afternoon, the President in the chair, 'there were also present: Messrs. Jago, Evans, >Vee Theam Tew, Sohst, Maclaren, Moses, Cuscaden, and Lee Choon Guan with the Municipal Secretary, Mr. Polglase* The Municipal Loan, With regard to the Municipal627 words
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Advertisement99 1901-11-09 15 LAND SALE. At Powell and Co.’s saleroom yesterday the following properties were disposed of: —Freehold land, situate at Mount Elizabeth, Tanglin, area 20,199 sq ft, together with the European residence thereon known as Tyrie was bought by Eng Seng Guan for $10,000. Leasehold land at the corner of Upper Circular99 words
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Article392 1901-11-09 16 To the Editor of the Straits Tim es Sib, —With reference to your remarks in your issue of Tuesday on the interport shoot, I think if you look into the matter you will find that some of them are not absolutely borne out by facts. You say392 words
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Article208 1901-11-09 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times.” Sir, —I hope that, for the safety of the public, you will allow these few lines to appear in your valuable journal so that they may attract the attention of the proper authorities. I happened to be at the Malay208 words
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Article200 1901-11-09 16 Recently in North China, near Chefoo,an atrocious murder was committed, the direct result of a fortune-teller s dictions. A certain woman, who had a son and daughter of her own, was also step-mother to another boy. The mother consulted a fortune-teller—who told her fortune and predicted a200 words
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Article904 1901-11-09 16 Saturday, the 9th November, being the King’s birthday, and, as «sych, a Government holiday—Kuala Lumpur is sending those unfortunates of her Cricket eleven, who have failed to sail with the team to Hongkong, to play Negri Sembilan at Seremban. Several outstatioD men will be in to904 words
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Article75 1901-11-09 16 Mr. H. Chevallier, District Officer, Kuala Pilah, to act as Resident during the absence on leave of Mr. 11. H. Wise, with effect from 29th October, 1901. Mr. M. D. Daly, passed cadet, to act as District Officer, Kuala Pilah, with effect from 29th October, 1901. Mr.75 words
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Article122 1901-11-09 16 Some hopeful Chinese are eager to persuade western nations to follow the teachings of Confucius. Chinese emigrants to foreign lands care so little for such things that they have never raised temples to Confucius. This can nolonger be said of Chinese at Singapore. Word has reached China that122 words
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Article137 1901-11-09 16 ARRIVAL OF H.M.S. ISIS.” H.M.S. hris, Captain Charles Wind--lam, C. V. 0., was signalled yesterday morning en route from Hongkong. She stopped outside the harbour for torpedo practice and went alongside No. 7 Section, Tanjong Pagar Wharf, at 3 p m. yesterday to coal. At 7 this morning she left137 words
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Article357 1901-11-09 16 The Only Man who ever Robbed Mr Kruger, An old Colonial writes: —Gilbert Hindon (to give him his correct name;, the now celebrated trainwrecker, is a well-known character in South Africa and possesses the unique distinction of being the only man who ever stole anything from Mr. Kruger.357 words
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Article1025 1901-11-09 16 Sir Redvers Biiller’s Speech. After a luncheon tendered to him at the Queen’s Cafd, Westminster, on the 10th instant, General Sir Redvers Buller delivered a remarkable speech in reply to those who had criticized his appointment as commander of the First Army Corps at Aldershot. General Buller1,025 words
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Article630 1901-11-09 16 Select Committee Recommendations. The special Committee of the Lh/ lative Council appointed to go over the I estimates for Singapore for recommends an increase of outlaamounting to $83,700, set ofl* bv 4 proposed decrease of $30,000 Ti leaving a net increase of $53,700 con. mittee consisted of630 words
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Article1741 1901-11-09 17 Powell and Co. advertise a eofCbrisH"* 8 toys on Tuesday next. rpn orted tiiat Mr. A H >lt. has B. 1 L purchase all the Mutual ‘2 of steamers. r c M M 5. 65 S n l ti zic left Saigon at T HE ♦’i-iiav and1,741 words
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Article41 1901-11-09 17 Early yesterday morning Mr. Brockman, the Senior Magistrate, reported to Sergt. Dooley at Orchard Road Police Station that his residence, “Abbotsford,” Tanglin, bad entered by thieves and property valued at $2OO stolen. No arrests have been made yet.41 words
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Article78 1901-11-09 17 The Daperrec, the first of the Compagnie Chargeur Reunis line of steamers from Dunkir k to Saigon, and consigned to Moine Comte and Co., will call here on Sunday next on her maiden voyage to the Far Eist. The other steamers of the same line are78 words
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Article89 1901-11-09 17 Last Negotiations. Dr. Morrison, the Peking correspondent of the Time*, stated on the 17th October, that M. Lessar, the Russian Minister, was negotiating with Li Hung-Chang alone in regard to the new Manchurian convedtion. The convention was on the same lines as the last one, but was cunningly89 words
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Article155 1901-11-09 17 The Cor dish Post says Our journalistic friends at the Straits occasionally marvel at our waiting to benefit Cornwall by hampering the mining industry in another part of the British dominions. We admit the soft impeachment, but justify it on two grounds. First, that in the155 words
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Article155 1901-11-09 17 One of the biggest audiences that has ever assembled in the lower Town Hall witnessed the third performance of 44 Charley’s Aunt last night by Capt. H. T. Wynter’s amateur company. The curtain-raiser “Grass Widows was given with great effect, as on the previous nights, and well prepared155 words
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Article113 1901-11-09 17 On the 3rd instant while Mr Hume, the district officer at Kuala Kubu, Selangor, was at dinner, word came that a tiger had just been seen in his garden. Mr. Hume went out with his gun, accompanied by servants bearing lights and parangs, to a bftmboo113 words
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Article640 1901-11-09 17 The always interesting Mr. Dooley this week takes for his text the subject of Lying,” which he thus enlarges upon in his own peculiar way:— 44 Th’ question before th’ house is whin is a lie not a lie?” said Mr., Dooley. How’s that” asked Mr.640 words
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Article57 1901-11-09 17 Sydney via ports, Itaura on Nov. 13th, Boustead A Co. Londoti tia ports, Charente on Nov. 17, Sydney, Jfey egl of Nov., B. M. Tel ok Anson via ports, Penang every Monday, and Malacca every Wean««d»y, t| 8. (tb. I port Bwettdnham via ports, Ban Wkatt57 words
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Article1226 1901-11-09 17 Scheme and Counter-Scheme. Correspondence regarding the proposed extension of a Singapore-Johore ’Railway to the Docks has been laid before Council. These documents show that, on the 31st of August 1900, Sir J. A. Swetilnhain directed Mr Newmtircti, tlfe chief Resident Railway Engineer, to survey a railway line1,226 words
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Article1378 1901-11-09 18 Home. Mr. Chamberlain, speaking at Edinburgh, vigorously attacked the Irish members and said that the Government proposed to alter the arrangements of the House so as better to control men who tried to degrade it. The over-representation of Ireland, he said would be submitted to the nation at1,378 words
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Article357 1901-11-09 18 A Physical Wreck. The Sultan of Turkey has attained a notoriety beyond that which is the natural perquisite of his position as reigning Sultan, and this notoriety has grown with the years. Abdul Hamid has for years past shut himself away in his palace as far357 words
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Article134 1901-11-09 18 ARRIVALS. (Booked). {For Singapore.) I\ir P. A O. a. s. Australia, connecting at Colombo with the steamer Chusan, from London Oct. 18, due Nov. 17: Mr. H. Mr. D L. Wilt, and Miss Polglaso, Mr. J. Kichartls. Sir H. Keppel, Mr Gilmour. Mr. W. Matthews, Mr. L. Matthews,134 words
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Article133 1901-11-09 18 Unde r ibis heading fthefollowing abb rev ih Hons are nsed :—air.—steamer ah.—ship hq.—barque; ach.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht Crn.—Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor Torpedo H.p.—Horse-power Brit.— British U. 8.—United States; .Fr.French Qer.—German Dnt.—Dutch 'oh.—Job ore Ac., G. c.,—Genera! argo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncer rain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharr: T. P. D.—Tanjong133 words
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Article1206 1901-11-09 18 A buy am sms Rom of Ybhmday. <Ai md 62 d.p. Joo Hoe Lye. For Natuna Is., U—Rds. Isabella, Dul str. 84 tons, Naeodah, 7th Nov. From 8ingkep 6th Nov. Qc., and 15 d.p. Tan Ah Choon. For Rhio, 8th—Rds. Paknam G-r. str. 1,284 tone. Capt Denies1,206 words
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Article447 1901-11-09 18 Paine, port probable da's of arrival, and name of agent*. Steamers. Achilles, China, Pec 15; Mamfi.-ld. Adana, Hongkong, Nov 16; G Wood. Alboin, Bombay, Nov 16; Borneo Coy. Alting, Cotie, Nov 12; Daendel*. Annam, Hongkong, Nov 24; M. Maritime*. Austria, Trieste, Nov 10; Rautenherz. Bantam, Moluccas, Nov 15;447 words
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Article80 1901-11-09 19 PASSED SUNDA STRA1T8 OR ARRIVED FOR ORDER8. it lag Date i ReaS p Ship’s Name. Captain. of IFbomwhers DeotinT/ TS Rio. Sailing.! atjon. M’gonteEHse Gourg j Saigon ...7..... >u t s.- Ardjoeno Bagchus Oct 23 Batavia Rotterdam r,sPut »S. Bo- or \an der PutteOct 26 Batavia Rotterdam r '-put80 words
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Article1437 1901-11-09 19 1 i Oaitai!* From Sailed Consignees. I j 4 1 I Brit str j 339 Lowry Deli |oct \V Mansfield Co. Kus str.' 1873 Tode Muroran Oct 14 hiiG'B Urit str.; 44H3 VVilliam Liverpool Sept 28 W. Manstieid A Co. vim »> str J02 Chopard Malacca Oct 2h Soon1,437 words
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Article982 1901-11-09 19 Date. Vemxl’b Name PlaoAKig C apt a in Dnrnunov >!•< t j Oct 90 Ernest Simons MM *tr. Vaquier Hongkong and Shanghai 5} 2i an -A nn Brit str. Fnllett Samarang and Cheribon 31 Cliow l'bya «ir. Jellicoe Malacca and Port Swettenham 31 kian Yang str. Taylor Muar and982 words
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Advertisement36 1901-11-09 19 Tk$ most RatrasUag Drink la Slagagara. MONTSERRAT BSC Y 1 T *> A Ufca LkfW* C«; ami TU S»»« Lime-Fruit Juice and Cordials either with water or created water is a delightful thirst quencher. i* can iwriaa36 words
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Advertisement966 1901-11-09 19 WttMBBA BtMWy for ail ■QinifH BMw iryit, fMiywytli i*l Lfellav MARTIN. CS—tat SOUTHAMPTON. BNOLAMI COMMON BENBE—NUTBHELJ. indifcctMlinwimrfittf-awmdkoTfrejfcf htm •ad Macrtooal MMity, waste of vtteUry, fifwalw W •pfaite,Oe .with practical obaerrmtkMM on raarriaceaa4 MR diiacrtoßO for raiDoviaf rorteia StaqosHflcaiiom that Mr tiwp the Mppin— of wrfiid life. It also create ob966 words
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Advertisement494 1901-11-09 20 LEA PERRINS’ t Messrs. LB A 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, m white, diagonally across the upper part of the red label on each bottle. Anyone copying the same will494 words
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Advertisement972 1901-11-09 20 The NEW FRENOH REMEDY TRADE TH ERAPIO N MARK d hifhly popular remedy, as employed ospilals by Kicord, RocUn, Job«rt.V*L ibtow all the desiderata to be souaht it This eneeeeflftal end hifhly in the Co'itiueatal Hospitals b peau, and outers, combines all the desiderata to be soufht: a medicine of972 words
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Advertisement362 1901-11-09 20 UREENLKES BROS.’ Eivtts BltOT!fr7 1 SPECIAL RESERVE. I ||||||s I ld Highland Whisky I Distillers. PSSSKfI 1 n Glasgow a Argyllshire 3 Special Reserve VERY OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY. SOLE IMPORTERS FOR THE STRAITS SETTLEMEETS YAP WHATT CO. D’ALMEIDA STREET. tU. 8. II.C. ACETYLENE GAS! The Light of the Future!! Brilliant,362 words
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Advertisement620 1901-11-09 20 Bronx. Institute Orolo to Watch-Maker and HWAIHB Iff ALL BHAffCal tn.ih.R. i* Municipality George Town Penang. $500,000, s per Debenture Stock 90l Divided into -JUdo ar $2o() each PAYABLE Ad FOLLOWS8 50 Per share on Anm $200 dn A PP 'catwn _I 0, Allotment 'I'lIE Municipal Commi wioai r 1620 words
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