The Straits Budget, 15 February 1902
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section112 1902-02-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” n 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. .rushed over Half a112 words
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The Straits Budget. SATURDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY.
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Article71 1902-02-15 1 i tth January, lsXcf, at the Garden i-< Wheaibanipstead, Herts, the wife Vtain Henry Lynch Talbot, the iimssioner of Police, Federated Malay of a daughter. isiUf- MouAT -On the 2nd instant, at ogan Hoad, Penang, the wife of G. M. DA?-Mol’AT. of a 9011. eN7 _on January 31st, at71 words
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Article54 1902-02-15 1 Ilav— Kemf— On Feb 6th, at Bangkok, Iderick I>an, Engineer, Royal Siamese ■v. to Jcsephine Margaret Kemp, of fckok. m. tiie 11th January at St. Luke’s »h, Hiilmarton Road, London N., by Revd. W. H. Thompson l l.d., Frank Bos Barker to Mabel Alice, elder Btter of John Frederick54 words
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Article200 1902-02-15 1 B 3*. Articles. HPost Office. B v Troubles. B- ipanese Alliance. BuDgling. Bto system. bufterin. Quotations. B’Pping New 9f Lipt. B IW News. Bunteer Camp, ki*iino. B**kc Failures. a Post Office Cl erk. tHfe vs av. Coinage. 4 Club. Pp e ater Supply. K the kiver PP200 words
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Article617 1902-02-15 1 Singapore, 15th February, 1902. PRODUCE. Gambler buyers 11.25 n opra Bali 10.75 do Pontianak 10 25 Pepper, Black buyers 80.2fr do White, (5%) 54 00 Sago Flour Sarawak 8.65 do Brunei No. 1 8.25 Pearl Sago 4.40 Toffee, Bali, 15% basis 25 00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis 28.00 Coffee,617 words
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Article239 1902-02-15 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by the M. M a. s. Laos. The mail for Europe, next week, leaves by the P. &O.s. s. Parramatta. The N. D. L. mail for Europe by the Preussen closed on Tuesday. The N. D. L. mail for239 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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49 1902-02-15 1 6 tk Fob. Mr. Maclaren’s English team won the match against New South Wales, at Sydney, by an innings and 128 mas. MILITIA OFFER, ACCEPTED. The King has aeoepted the offer of six Militia battalions to serve outside the United Kingdom.49 words
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21 1902-02-15 1 The newspapers approve ef Lord Lansdowne’s reply to the ernment re mediatien in the war.21 words
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49 1902-02-15 1 Later. A despatch from Lord Kitchener says that Colonel Byng, of the South African Light Horse, attacked Wessels near Reitz, and recaptured the two guns lost by Colonel Firman —as also De Wet’s last pom-pom. Eleven Boers were killed and twentyseven captured.49 words
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92 1902-02-15 1 London 7th Feb. Lord Salisbury has delivered a speech at the Junior Constitutional Club, London, in which he pointed out that there were more important political questions to be dealt with than that of South Africa. The most vital92 words
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30 1902-02-15 1 Later. Lord Onslow will make a statement on Monday regarding Wei-hai-wei. The Vestminster Gazette mentions a rumour that Wei-hai-wei will be ceded to Germany.30 words
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Article22 1902-02-15 1 A force under Major Leader has killed seven and captured 131 of Delarey’s commando, including Commandant Alberts.22 words
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Article35 1902-02-15 1 London Stk Fob. Mr. A. J. Balfour has stated in the louse of Commons that copies of the mediation correspondence with the )utch Government were mailed to Lord Ailner on the 1st Feb.35 words
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Article23 1902-02-15 1 Lord Milner would be instructed to ask Lord Kitchener, by telegraph, to communicate with the Boers in the ield. a23 words
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Article12 1902-02-15 1 The cruiser Amphitrite homeward round, is ashore in Suez bay.12 words
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Article19 1902-02-15 1 Five persons have been killed and 27 injured by a collision between armoured trains near Burghersdorp.19 words
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Article10 1902-02-15 1 London 9th Feb. The Amphitrite has been refloated.10 words
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Article13 1902-02-15 1 Marais, a rebel commandant, was captured on the Hist January.13 words
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Article22 1902-02-15 1 Lane, a Boer commandant, now a prisoner at Bt. Helena, has offered his services to the British with a commando.22 words
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Article17 1902-02-15 1 London, 10 th Fob. A Are is raging at Paterson in -Mew Jersey (United States).17 words
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Article204 1902-02-15 1 Twenty-six blocks of houses have already been destroyed, including many buildings, the entire busiest section, and the lighting works SfTna town which is only illuminated by the H tmes. The inhabitants are panic-stricken and hundreds are homeless. [Paterson is a busy manufacturing city, IS miles out of204 words
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91 1902-02-15 1 Many Boers Killed and Wounded. London llth February. De Wet on the 6th instant found himself enclosed by our mounted men. On realising how the position sflped, he ordered his men to disperse and seek safety. De Wet himself succeeded in breaking91 words
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194 1902-02-15 1 Fit only tor Cable Station. Later. Lord Onslow has made a statement regarding Wei-hai-wei in the House of Lords. He said that a careful inquiry had shown that Wei-hai-wei was fit only for a cable station. No Fortifications will be Built. The building of fortifications194 words
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Article21 1902-02-15 2 Txtnrtoii, 1 2lh Febrwry. The B >er Io*8»*h I \*t reached 717 in wound* d, captured.21 words
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Article53 1902-02-15 2 Reinforcements turn up and Defeat the Captors. A Biiritfh convoy of -ixtv waegons was captured i« bYi-ierborg R *mforcenients arrived and defeated Mu* en-*my The B r>ti*h loss was fw offi vrs and eleven rn in kille 1 in l f irrv-sight men wounded. Seventy-one Boers were53 words
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Article32 1902-02-15 2 The enemy ru-died a detachment, one hundred «?rnng, a r Calviuia, by night Tue B itish lo-s win three officers and s von me i kulel—and Seven*een men wounded.32 words
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35 1902-02-15 2 Australian Opinion of Continental Maimers. Immense pa«iiuiic demonstrations at ayuney an J Moliio irne li ive passed renuliutons repu Hating the Continental slanders on tile Bntish troops.35 words
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37 1902-02-15 2 Luier. The admiration fui De Wet's exploit is umveioal. The newspapers call to mind the OMcap-'s ot II lumbal, and other paiallel ex plot is mentioned in classical Iiteiaime.37 words
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76 1902-02-15 2 #/i// Later. An agreement between Britain and Japan was signed on the 30 h J inuary. The agreement aims a r the maintenance of in the F ir East, and the preservation of the integrity of China76 words
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94 1902-02-15 2 Lo/tdt/n, 13/A Feb. The Agreement between Britain and Japan is for a period of five years, and is terminable at one year's notice. The newspapers join in a chorus of satisfaction on hearing the news, and declare that94 words
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Article164 1902-02-15 2 Later. The preamble of the Agreement declares that Great Britain and Japan are actuated solely with a desire to maintain a status quo of general peace, both.,beingspecially interested in maintaining the independence and ntegrity of China and Corea and in aecuring equal opportunities for all nations. Britain and164 words
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82 1902-02-15 2 Still Later The Continental papers, though they recognise that the Agreement is directed against Rissian aggression, regard it as tending to simplify the political situation in Chini, aud to readjust the balance of p »wer in the Far82 words
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52 1902-02-15 2 London 14/A Feb The American Government welcomes the British-Japanese treaty. A ».erica stands neutral, but its neutrality is benevolent and sympathetic. The American papers say that the United States stands to gain much from the treaty and should give the treaty its52 words
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Article22 1902-02-15 2 The German papers believe that the treaty tends to preserve peace but that it is a distinct check on RussiiP^22 words
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24 1902-02-15 2 Later M. Sievers, an official from the Foreign Office at 8t. Petersburg, has been, appointed Russian Consul- General at Yokohama.24 words
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Article69 1902-02-15 2 Communicated to America. Lord Cranborne stated in the Hou«p of Commons that the substance of the British-Japaneae Agreement bad been communicated to the American Government, before the publication of the document. Manchuria Included. It was ?explained that Manchuria was no more excluded from the scope of the Agreement69 words
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Advertisement74 1902-02-15 1 t free price of the Straits Junes fc'" 1 ,r «W- The post free price i.«» a year, or 40/- A to subser.be for a year. "riptioD* for shorter period9 are arue proportionate rate of price as ‘X',U* Hvdget can be sent to meet nasseneers from Europe. If the send74 words
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Obituary25 1902-02-15 1 I DEATH. Bkxigh— At Meyning, Jan. 13, Mabel Bonly daughter of Lieut-Colonel ■Mrs. Orfeur Cavenagh. aged 21. DEATH OF LORD DUFFERIN. Lord Dufferin is dead.25 words
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Article499 1902-02-15 2 (8fr*xtt Times t 10th February.) It may be a long time before the doors of the Postal Union will beopened to China, except to admit treaty ports, but it iex gratifying to note that 8ir Robert Hart** department, which contools Posts as wall .(as Customs, has •wunged(8fr*xtt Timest 10th February.) - 499 words
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Article663 1902-02-15 2 (Straits Times, 1 Uh February) Speculation in silver has had the effect of piling in the bank vaults in Manila so much of that coin that the banks wish no more of it, and they are said to be declining to accept deposits in Mexican dollars. Gold supply(Straits Times, 1 Uh February) - 663 words
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Article623 1902-02-15 2 (Straits Tint**, i'zik February Details of the agreement, reported ii to-day's cables, between England and I Japan, for the maintenance of the inliegniy of Korea and China, will be I awaited with keen interest throughout I he East. It seems to serve notice to I Russia and(Straits Tint**, i'zik February ) - 623 words
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Article1029 1902-02-15 2 (Straits Times Vtth February) The December issue of ihe 1 0*ine*e J/a<yart?te, just to hand, iaofcj I than usual interest. This entertain] I and always readable publication bail I peculiar habit of constituting itself 1 I back number from the outset III I invariably dated a month orgoprJ(Straits Times, Vtth February) - 1,029 words
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Article503 1902-02-15 3 I Ttnes t 12 tk February.) N the strain of the S 8te,n "hieh has permeated the f e« enr years, and a cry comes riat land, through the Kobe h«jaV rarerUrn W^0^e8orae tea European trade aefoothold, and before the IIW,l8 i° n The fashion of layr -iatfI ' ' Ttnest 12tk February.) - 503 words
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Article4914 1902-02-15 3 (Straits Times 13 th February.) In the death of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava the world loses one uf the most charming personalities that has ever adorned the frequently incompetent but always charming ranks of the British diplomatic service. The pity is that a career so splendid(Straits Times, 13th February.) - 4,914 words
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Article622 1902-02-15 4 The Sappho from Port Swettenham yesterday brought Mr, A A Swan, Mr and Mrs. D*rles-»en, and Mrs. Frederick Messrs. Inder, Barden, Warren, BeHgal and Mills were passeneers bv the Fl*vo from Kelantan via ports this morning. The Earl of Crawfotd’s yacht Valhalla left Colombo on the 28th622 words
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209 1902-02-15 4 To the Lectures to Bn. delivered last winter under!?** <1 of the London School published in book form v Macmillan, an interesting 7 '4 added, giving the view* merchants as to the educati 4 ment necessary for h„ E N( <l members of the newly amj?**’209 words
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Article593 1902-02-15 4 According to tne Wan-nien-ehu J ten thousand year calendar—whicil I the way, is of course only an exirtj and not a reality, fur the calendar J not run to more than a third of J I thousand years —the date for J Chinese New Year was Feb.593 words
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Article162 1902-02-15 5 \i c <:brv With Vice Admiral Sir H BridSn board, arrived at the C)T J nf the Gulf of Siam on the head 01 here s he was met by uM S BrtmhU, wliicb had gone H the Mi i.aiu that day to meet Ti e A liniril162 words
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Article788 1902-02-15 5 1 )rl'EK3 for coronation robes are I n? the London costumiers bus\. I /jess’s robe is of crimson velvet, I -ordered with minever, the cape entirely minever, witu rows of ermine fur J a it. The dress worn underneath I known by the pretty old-world name I k788 words
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Article527 1902-02-15 5 (By Our Own Man.) Eeppel Harbour Thursday Morning. Under conditions of considerable discomfort, the camp of the S. V. A, and the 8 V. R. opened at Keppel Harbour this m »rning. The heavy rain of last evening entirely precluded the possibility of mirching down at that527 words
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192 1902-02-15 5 The City of London Artillery may be complimented on at last seeing within measurable distance the fulfilment of their long-cherished hopes of possessing at least one piece of modern ordnance After the lapse of two years the bit-by-bit process of delivery has culminated in the arrival192 words
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Article82 1902-02-15 5 A story, better than American stories usually are, is told of Btonewall Jackson by a provincial paper. A bridge had to be built over a river in a hurry. Bome time after the order had been given, a man rode up tn the engineer ana asked him if82 words
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Correspondence.
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Article468 1902-02-15 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—l am not tbe Resident of Sophia Road who wrote you about the amateur horsemen on Sophia Road. Neither am I he who walks about in a kind of a dream with his wife or fianc£o and deliberately steps hi front468 words
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Article201 1902-02-15 5 To t)ie Editor of the 1 Straits Times. 1 Dear Bib, —I have read your leader of yesterday (in which reference is made to recent failures in the Bazaar) with much surprise. I have no knowledge whatever of any failures of Asiatic firms in the piece goods trade201 words
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Article84 1902-02-15 5 It is very probable that our through railway service to Penang will be accelerated in the near future. Slow speed at the opening was rendered imperative owing to obstacles that proved unforeseen and could only be overcome after much hard and unceasing labour, which is producing the best84 words
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Article1217 1902-02-15 5 On ‘v^nange. 10 th. There is more of interest to record this week in connection with that necessary evil, money, than the subject usually affords A notable pronouncement by the Russian Minister of Finance serves to bring home to all the world the far-reaching influences of1,217 words
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Article364 1902-02-15 5 The following cabin passengers were booked for Singapore up to the 9th of Jan. by the Kiautschou due on the 14th inst:—From Hamburg Messrs. James-** W. Boilenhagen, Aage Brank, August Kase. From Antwerp: Mr. Dewel, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. fiolle. From Southampton Mr. R. W.364 words
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1722 1902-02-15 6 Ybsterday morning, F. A. Oliveiro, a clerk in the Post Office, was brought Mr. Beatty on three allegations of criminal misappropriation of sums of $9, $ll3B, and Set, the property of the Government. Mr. Tones, as Public Prosecutor, conducted the ca*e and asked that1,722 words
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Article2880 1902-02-15 6 Special to the Straits Times.*' Bangkok, Jan 26th. Russia’s reputation as the bogey of the East is losing nothing just now in Siam. Such of the non —official world as interests itself in the large political movements of Asia, has long regarded France as the only2,880 words
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Article457 1902-02-15 7 iHk following information respecting t lie auie it J »l»ore lias been leeently received in Ljodoii f r »m the lion. Dat» MeMrum, the curre* ponding Ageui of Hie Imperial InstiMjie: Until the pr jetted railway is mad* Uiruugh J ihore and connected with th** railMidys Uie Fedt*»aled Malay457 words
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Article525 1902-02-15 7 11.M.5. Mutine left westward at 5.30 p m. yesterday. The Bank of England discount rate has dropped from 3£ to 3 per cent. The U S. army collier Ajnx arrived from Cavite yesterday en route for Rmgoon. Some interesting facts and figures about the new coinage will525 words
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Article50 1902-02-15 7 Bmat.l Briton. Bnv me a shillingsworth of Boer soldiers, Daddy. Large Father. All right. S B. And bny me hslf-a-crown’s worth of English soldiers, D^ddy. L F. What do yon want half-a-crown’s worth of Enelish soldiers for 8. B. Why, to fight the Boert with. (Outlook.)50 words
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Article87 1902-02-15 7 Thk Singapore Municipality are extending the meter system in the town, and propose to gradually fit every *e* vice with a meter, on which they will charge no hire, but exact a uniform rate of 20 cents per 1000 gallons payable monthly. This is an excellent method87 words
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Article1576 1902-02-15 7 (Via Australia). LoncUr*, 13th January. Chamberlain and Von Buelow. Mr, Chamherlain, in the course of his speech at Birmingham, said his opponents must find another scapegoat for the vile and infamous falsehood* disseminated in foreign countries without a syllable of protest or the slightest interference by the1,576 words
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Article1849 1902-02-15 7 The town is so empty, and the wear her so uncertain, that nothing whatever seem 6 to be happening in the town in fact the only spasm of vitality that seems to have demonstrated itselff duiing the week was the bickering between the “Amateur Horsemen* and the1,849 words
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Article156 1902-02-15 8 The first-class cruiser Power]ul of 14,200t0ns displacement, and 22 1 knots, is, as we stated the other day, expected to arrive here shortly from home on her way to the China Station to relieve h**r sistership, the Terrible. The Terrible will have been in commission four years in156 words
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Article539 1902-02-15 8 44 Our Own Man was seized with violent pains in the stomach soon after leaving the sing-song last night. He was gently tended by his comrades, who saw him safely to bed and put hie lamp out. At 3 a.m. to-day, however, sepulchral groans disturbed the sleepers539 words
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Article1651 1902-02-15 8 Some interesting facts and figures. Much interest is being manifested in the issue of the Coronation coinage, and many applications have already b$en received by London bankers from then representatives in the country for complete sets, and special requests are made for the inclusion of the £51,651 words
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Article398 1902-02-15 8 The Flittings of a Gay p arj A case that came ud last r* 9 I fore the Tribunal of the g?-° I decidedly amusing, and very p 6 I The plaintiff was a gentlem an the imposing name of Comte I Gaston Vernon de Bonneuil I398 words
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Article1010 1902-02-15 8 Mkssrs. E. Goring and E. Rosier came by the Tanglin from Newcastle yesterday. The laws of Perak now include an nactment fo r the exclusion ofpaupei and infirm alien*. The l)eli from Bangkok this morning brought Messrs. W. E. Reeve and E. Weiss as passengers. H. M.1,010 words
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Article142 1902-02-15 9 I r’l > The championship play of the 8epoy j Lines Gull Club was brought to au end last week, by a closely contested match between Dr. Gilmore Ellis and Mr J. D. Monro, r e. The former was the ,winner. r lhe contest was a142 words
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Article327 1902-02-15 9 New Guns Promised. The members i*l the Singapore Volunteer Artillery will be interested to read the subjoined letter from Lord R »berts, read at the annual presentation ut prizes to tiie 1st Newcastle Artillery Volunteers, at Newcastle. The letter, which is as follows, implies that327 words
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Article447 1902-02-15 9 Some theories anent Young Lochinvar’s Elopement. On Christinas Day, says a writer in the Morning Leader 1 quoted from the well-known lines which Sir Walter Scott wrote about the performances of Young Lochinvar, who came out of the West, this couplet: So light to the447 words
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Article1014 1902-02-15 9 j The War Mr. John Brodrick, in introducing his supplementary war estimates in the House of Commons on the 30th JanI uary said that the Army in South on the 1st January numbered 237,000. The blockhouse system had produced the best results. The rebels m Cape Colony were1,014 words
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Article970 1902-02-15 9 On Sunday, 2nd February, Mr. D. H. Wise returned to Sernmban from Kuala Lumpur by the s.s,. Malacca. Mr. Bede Cox passed through Seremban on Sunday, on his way back to Jelebu from Port Dickson The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Izzard came up from Malacca by970 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1272 1902-02-15 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 99 Dear Sir, —In your issue of the 14th of January you reprint a letter, written to the Financial Times, by one who calls himself Eastward Ho Your own comment on it is short. Probably 4 is wiser to pass1,272 words
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Article3100 1902-02-15 10 Special to the Straits Times Labuan Borneo. —North Borneo does not seek fame as a hunting resort. Other lands which possibly offer no more are quite welcome to that distinction. Government just now is interested in drawing settlers, not in scaring them off. It has set forth3,100 words
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Article59 1902-02-15 10 The S. C. C. team which went up Kuala Lumpur to meet a Selangor m met with defeat by 14 runs. Singapoi in the first innings made 40 ns (Anislie 10, and the others little i nothing). Selangor made 98 (Greer 32). For the S. C. C.59 words
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Article123 1902-02-15 10 Some months ago I announced the Brussels Correspondent of London Doily Chronicle) that an ap* ment had been come to between a Netherlands and Germany for the struction of a system of cables to East for the purpose of the facilitate Eastern communication indepenfl* of the British123 words
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Article134 1902-02-15 10 Japan's Representatives Prince Komatsu, who has been&jj ted to represent the Emperor of J r at the ceremony of the coronation o King in June next will on his mission by Baron Sanno the Grand Master of Ceremonies in Imperial House; Mr. Secretary in the Household v raent;134 words
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Article1141 1902-02-15 11 TUESDAY, 11 TH FEBRUARY. V* wriMre. fieorge came by the apo rt from Bangkok yesterday. War 1 of Crawford arrived at HE in the yacht Valhalla oa en j 8 e i iSt on his way to Singapore. Volunteers went into on Friday last. There were to ver:i] shooting competitions1,141 words
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Article59 1902-02-15 11 The January monthly medal was played for on Wednesday, the 29th ult., and resulted in an easy win for R. Butterworth. The scores were as follows: R. Butterworth 44 —6= 38 B. C. Stoker 44 0 44 A. Dowie 55 —6= 49 Miss Dowie i A Thomson59 words
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Article81 1902-02-15 11 As has already been notified in these columns, invitations have bee n sent by the S. C. C. to Hongkong and Shanghai to send cricket teams down during the forthcoming Easter week. We hear that both Hongkong and Shanghai have written thanking the S. C. C. for the81 words
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Article173 1902-02-15 11 The Report of the Directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, to be presented at the meeting at Hongkong on Saturday next, states that the net profits for the half-year ending Dec. 31st last, including $1,485,715, balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges,173 words
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Special Telegram.
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54 1902-02-15 11 Hongkong Feb. 10/A. The Hongchow f a West River launch, i?ofc on fire in Hongkong harbour on Saturday morning. Damage was done to the extent of $2500. Three of the crew of the launch were suffocated. It is supposed that the fire was54 words
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Article114 1902-02-15 11 The following method of determining the age of eggs is practised in the markets of Paris, according to the Backer und Konditor-Zeitung”:— il About six ounces of common cookingsalt is put into a large gla«s, which is then filled with water. When the salt is in114 words
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Article137 1902-02-15 11 The following passengers arrived by the German mail steamer Preussen on Sunday afternoon:—From Shanghai Mr. G. Nast and family, Mr. J. Chambers, Mr. J. Paleti. From Hongkong: Mr. John Wallace, Mr. W. Zimmermann, Mr. B. F. West and sons, Mr. M. J. Heney, Mr. Henry M.137 words
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Article383 1902-02-15 11 The efforts made to boom Pulo Way I by getting Dutch steamers plying I between Java and Holland to call I there have failed. The companies I owning these vessels do not see any advantage from so doing. They have I done very well so far without calling383 words
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Article95 1902-02-15 11 Thk following are the entries in the big events of the Kinta Races The Perak Stakes. —Cotitadina, Deadlight, Perak, Bobs, Lord of the Isles, Orpheus. Duhallow, Highlander. The Foo Cboo Cnoon Purse.—Young Gladstone, Dum Dum, Contadina, Bushranger, Deadlight, Perak, Bobs, Lord of the Isles, Scots Guard, Orpheus, Telspar,95 words
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216 1902-02-15 11 Admiral Sampson, Commander of the American naval forces on the Cuban coast in the Spanish War, has suffered mental collapse, due doubtless in part to the controversy over the credit due respectively to himself and Admiral Schley for the destruction of the Spanish fleet off Santiago.216 words
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Article466 1902-02-15 11 The following is the Manager's Report for January Main Engine Shaft, East Crosscut No. 2 Drive, south. —Have driven this 13 feet for the month, total distance 153 feet. The lode is 4 feet wide carrying nice gold, which can be 6een when breaking down.466 words
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Article111 1902-02-15 11 Burglar Stabs Three Men. At 3.30 yesterday morning a Coinaman broke into 74 New Bridge Road and stole $18 worth of property. The thief, who ip an old offender, was captuiad in the act. Last night a Chinaman was found concealed in a Chinese house in Tanjong Pagar111 words
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Article254 1902-02-15 11 THE NEW “STROH VIOLIN. Said to Rival a “Strad”. Viulinists in thebe parts have doubtless before this heard of the Strob violin, whose advent has caused great interest in musical circles. They may read with interest the remarks of Professor Fleming who, in the course of a recent lecture at254 words
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Article400 1902-02-15 11 The proposal submitted by the Dutch Government with a view to terminating the war was that a safe-conduct should be granted to Boer delegates to enable them to confer with the Boer leaden in South Africa, the delegates afterwards to return to Europe empowered to conclude a400 words
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Article121 1902-02-15 12 At a recent meeting of the Seremban Tin Mining Company, held at Redruth, (Cornwall), Mr. A. Lanyon presiding, the accounts shewed a profit on the year of £2,320 which, with the amount from the previous year gave an available balance of £3,659, out o? which there had121 words
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Article329 1902-02-15 12 Explosion May not Come Off. The milling operations which have been going on in connection with the proposal to blast the rock at the mouth of the Singapore River have been generally talked about in town, and people have been asking when the anticipated exploaion is329 words
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Article368 1902-02-15 12 There are rumours of the ill-health of Bishop Warne. He is, however, due here from Rangoon about the 20th inst. which is the date fixed for the opening of the 10th Session of the Malaysia Mission Conference. Dr. Stuntz of Manila who, it was thought, would represent the368 words
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Article1216 1902-02-15 12 Insp. Campbell of the Gunpowder Department at Penaug has been pensioned from Jan. 24th. The Dallas Dramatic Company are now in Shanghai, and expect to perform in Hongkong next month. St. Xaviers Institute at Penang has now, un its front, a clock —costing about $1,000 —presented by1,216 words
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Article150 1902-02-15 12 Mr. W. Blackshaw to be an assistant engineer, Public Works Department. Mr. Blackshaw reported his arrival on the 30th December. Mr. H. Y. D. Potter to be an assistant engineer, Public Works Department. Mr. Potter reported his arrival on the 30fch December. Mr. \Y C. Ephraums’ appointment as150 words
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Article100 1902-02-15 12 About noon, yesterday, a Chines* woman with a baby were going alon*. Tank Road in a Vikisha, when a China man suddenly came from behind ano threw a quantity ot some powerful acin over the woman’s face. The acid burm he poor woman’s eyes and also badh100 words
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Article159 1902-02-15 12 On Saturday next we shall again have the pleasure of listening to Hen and Mine. Marquardt, who gave us musical treat last month. They hav« leturned from Batavia, where they were very successful, and had a great reception. At next fearuiday > concert, they will be assisted159 words
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Article132 1902-02-15 12 In the cricket match at Kuala Lumpur, on Friday and Saturday last, which was won by Selangor by 14 runs, the full scores were as follows Selangor. C. (J. iilasfrford c Hannafonl b Mactaggart 0 lbw Mactaggart 3 Voules c Perkins b Bradbery 2 b132 words
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Article311 1902-02-15 12 Barkshire c Voules b c Voules l» CoCochrane 0 chrane 16 Carter b Cochrane 4 l.b.w. Towers 9 Grant b Glassford I not out 5 Ainslie c Glassford b Cochrane 10 b Towers I Cater c Grener b Glass- l.b.w. Coch. ford I rane 0 Bradbery l.b.w. Glas*- c311 words
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Article65 1902-02-15 12 Thk Mine Manager of J e u hn report for January, states that i j i. oeen found at vari.. U8 uT'll, poppet legs for the Glamie been erected. Firewood supply. The new battery i, and ready to start cru-hine “US January 20 stamps ran 2\ d, v J65 words
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Article305 1902-02-15 12 S. C. C. v. 50th Co. j*. Thsse teams met lastevemn. Esplanade. A nasty cross over the pitch, making accurate k; and shootiug difficult. The Ci t nowise onesided game ran out by 1 goal to nil. The side, lullows: 8. c c Goal—I^iilin^s. Bicks~( at. r, Half Backs305 words
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Article344 1902-02-15 12 Some day,” gays the America: Engineering Magazine (Decemberl it discussing Engineer-in-Chief Mr ville’s recent report, some ok of the great naval Po*« will awaken to the fact tb* fighting by machinery means also filing altogether with engineers, and ty engineering methods alone, at; will sweep the whole344 words
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Article610 1902-02-15 13 {Via Australia.) The War. j London, 19 th dan. S n r Bock which has been issued the establishment of the I** ,ti«>n camps was imperative, threat of General Botha, Vrvetnber, 1900, that he would the property and burn the W l r burghers who surrendered. r610 words
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Article295 1902-02-15 13 Mr. Flower arrived by the Calypso from Deli this morning. 4 H. E Sir Frank Swettenham has contributed $25 to the Strangers’ and Prisoners’ Aid Fund. The Sultan from Fremantle brought Captain Ralph, and Messrs. J. Gavin, iS. Gieen, and F. Williams as passengers. woThe big Thornyeroft295 words
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Article490 1902-02-15 13 There is a striking contribution to the Times of January Ist on Dutch Colonial Administration in Theory and Practice,” from which we cannot help quoting two important passages:— The Dutch have clung with the doggedness of their race to the ancient way. According to their theory, the490 words
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37 1902-02-15 13 Hongkong, Feb. 13fA, 2.15 p.ot. The compradore’s phruff of the Hongkong Shanghai Bank here has been arrested on a charge of embezzling £25,000. The Bank is secured.37 words
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311 1902-02-15 13 The Marquis Ito, who is returning to Japan from his recent tour in Europe, arrived this alternoon as a passenger on board the Get man mail steamer A uiotschvu. The Marquis is accompanied by the Hon. K. Tsudzuki, a member311 words
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Article84 1902-02-15 13 A telegram says that four British cruisers and some American cutters are searching for the missing British cruiser Condor in the North Pacific The Condor was on a voyage from Vancouver to Honolulu. The ship, which belongs to the Pacific Station and is notoriously a slow vessel,84 words
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Article258 1902-02-15 13 Chinaman Burnt to Death. LAST night a Chinaman living in Tanjong Pagar Road found that one of his lamps would not burn. He discovered that there was no oil in it, and then poured some oil into the lamp without extinguishing the light The result was that258 words
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Article1009 1902-02-15 13 A meeting of the Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. AnthonihZ presiding. There were also present Messrs. Evans, Sohst, Wee Theam Tew, Moses, Jago. Barker,Maclaren, and Lee Clmon Guan with the Municipal Secretary, Mr. Polglase; and tlie Engineer, Mr. Peirce. President's Statement. The President said the financia statement1,009 words
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Article136 1902-02-15 13 For the concert to be given on Saturday night by Herr and Mme. Ylarquardt, a splendid programme has been arranged, and it is to be hoped that these artistes will receive warm support. The programme includes the following items by Herr and Madame Marquardt respectively Violin Solo136 words
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Article386 1902-02-15 13 The Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Singapore Presbyterian Chureh was held in the church last night, the Kev. YV. Murray presiding over a numerous attendance of members. A hymn and prayer opened the proceedings, following which Mr. Adamson played a brilliant organ solo. The Chairman then386 words
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Article2843 1902-02-15 14 {By our Spinal Corr**pondsnt at the Front,) tfayed in Transmission On i he mgut of Feb. 6th Pte. F irgie, sentry on N 2 po-*t, had a most asperate encounter with two tii*n in trie undress of Klmg b illock driver* but in the light2,843 words
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Article1365 1902-02-15 14 S. Tomlinson, M.I.CE. inthe “Straits Chinese Magazine.** In recent years ftmg.»poie uas or j *yed not only the ctmiui* wnii Which n.nure endowed it but also ihe ahsen* e of several of the peace-dei-troy ing handiworks of man wnirh have heeu installed in almost every oilier1,365 words
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Article185 1902-02-15 14 A huge gathering of 35,000 assemhied at Card*ff, on the l*t in to witness the International match between Scotland and WaWThe visitors won the tose anI elected to face a strong wind—a Pp ve I tactical error, because all the p° inU were scored in the first half185 words
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Article718 1902-02-15 15 left for Plymouth at T i thb morwnfr t opo t..-.«•*>, inl K dw ard A K t, is ‘pr.t Parliament. his cr __J v jta.it .-luctric tram® will i* iU running at Calcutta iu f.robaOiy \*riiig officially r. t Mricd that plapit^ V pa mng in718 words
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Article66 1902-02-15 15 A tire broke out at a quarter to one, this morning, at 44, Race Courae Road. 1 he house, which was a plank and attnp building, was vacant, and belonged to Mr. H. Grand, of Mensrs. Katz Bros. The house was burnt to the vround. The cause66 words
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Article190 1902-02-15 15 Meeting of the Straits Branch. A oenkkal meeting uf the Straits Branch of the R »yal Asiatic Society was held at R tffl s Museum on Wednesday afternoon, B if-hop Hose in the Chair. were also present: Messrs. Kynnersley, O’Sullivan, Saun•lers, E«ihke, Knight, I)r. Dane, Dr. West,190 words
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Article361 1902-02-15 15 List u. We give below a li*t of the entries in the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis i lub tournament, commencing on Monday next. The entries are quite up to the average in number, and an interesting tournament is anticipated. This is the thirty- hird tournament the361 words
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Article88 1902-02-15 15 Hongkong, Kurn sang doe 17th Feb. Boustead. London via ports, Adour, on 19th Fob., M. M. 00. London Glengarry on 20th Fob Btoid. Baltic Ports, ITM 25th Feb. B. M. Zanzibar via ports Sulia/i (from Colombo) 19th Feb. B. M. Fremantle via ports, Sultan, on 23nd88 words
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Article146 1902-02-15 15 The Hongkong shipping trade, says the China Mail is dull. Bince the opening ot the present year the shipping business lias been going from bad to worse until it has reached low water m rk. In the opinion of those most competent to speak, the lowest depth has146 words
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Article202 1902-02-15 15 At a meeting of the Singapore Art Club, held at Government House on the 2 h inst., it was decided as follows 1. That, owing to lack of interes? amongst members, it is advisable to give up the monthly exhibition ot sketches. 2 That, once or twice202 words
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453 1902-02-15 15 Interesting Find. Special fur Ike Straits Times. As most, people are aware, many early stone implements have been found in superficial deposits in the Peninsula. These are generally of a highly finished Sort and the most common form is representative of the Malay453 words
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Article79 1902-02-15 15 Returns for January. During last month the vessel® entering the port of Bangkok 51 steamers and 1 sailing vessel. The following figures -show the number and tonnage of the steamers according to nationality 17 German 19,473 tons 17 Norwegian 13,048 11 British 7,896 3 French 1,128 l Hinmeae79 words
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Article202 1902-02-15 15 A Remarkable Scheme. Yuan K\i, the Viceroy of Cuiiili, who ha® oeen apianiited adviser «.o the Office of Administrative Reform, oas addressed an im|>ortanl confidential Memorial lo the Emperor of China. Among other reforms he recommends hat advisers should he engaged through the Governments of each country,202 words
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Article215 1902-02-15 15 M aclakkn’r team on the 5th iost, won r he return match with New So <th Wales, at Sydney, by an innings and 128 runs. The only batsman tn do anyhingon the New Houth Wales side, m the second inning®, was “Svd” Gregory, the hero of the215 words
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Article271 1902-02-15 15 The German mail steamer Kiautsrkou Commander LueneschlosH, arrived yesterday afternoon from Europe with 225 passengers, of whom 103 disembarked at Singapore. Aiuoug these were From Hamburg Messrs. J. W. Bolleuhagen, Brask, Ka.se, Luecke, Kaltboff, Guenther, Motschman, Jonas. From Antwerp: Mr. Pierre Retra. From Southampton Mr. F.271 words
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Article231 1902-02-15 15 Harbour Imp ovements. At the meeting o the Legislative Council next Tuesday, the Acting Colonial Secretary will g ve notice that the Council agree to a subsidy to the B. I. S. N. Co. of S30 t 0> 0 a year, to mu for three years,for theN» ga|231 words
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Article608 1902-02-15 15 A ckowdkd audience assembled at the Town Hall last night to watch, listen to, and enjoy the Complimentaiy Concert to Mr. and Mrs. Kallmann which has been exciting the anticipation® of all musical Singapore for somfe wetks past. The progrtmme con>menced with a select**n from Costal Oratorio,608 words
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Article929 1902-02-15 16 During the recent Volunteer camp at Keppel Harbour several enjoyable 11 sing8-8ongs were held, and not the least appreciated items at these impromptu concerts were the contributions ,of Acting Q. M. S. Hayward, S.V C, which we print below. Mr. Hayward is 4he author of the ditties929 words
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Article549 1902-02-15 16 The Case of H. A. L. Orchard. Thk Appeal Court opened tins morning, the Chief Justice Lional Cox), and Justices Leach, Hyndman-Jones, and Law being on the Bench. Thr Court decided to deal first with criminal matters, and then to proceed with Bangkok cases. The first case dealt549 words
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Article215 1902-02-15 16 P. o Parramatt-a sailing about 21st Feb. For London, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Adams, Miss Salzmann, Mr. and Mrs. Burkinshaw, Mr. J. Bentley, Lord Ashburton and valet. Chwan sailing about 7th Mar. from Penang to London, Mrs. Reid and infant. From Singapore to London Mr *F Weld,215 words
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Article1654 1902-02-15 16 The following article from the London Daily Telegraph will be read with*interest by Singapore Volunteers Although the announcement that brigade instructors are to be appointed f»r the better training of Volunteer officers has no foundation in faot, it points to a very urgent requirement of the commishioned ranks1,654 words
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Article75 1902-02-15 16 For StoftpMt. Ptor M. M. Bmsst Simons from Mmeilios Jan. 96th «loe list Fob.—Hr. R. W Braddell, Mr. J. Lammer, Mr. M. N. Ridley. Far M. M. a. a. Ocsanion, from Marseille#. F ob. 9th, dne 3rd March Mr. H. N. Ridley For F. 4 O. t.75 words
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Article427 1902-02-15 16 Under this heading the f jllowim, I lations are used str steamer u rh«p; bq —barq e; sch -schooner.’vV Yacht; Cru —Cruiser. Gbt —Gunboat t -Torpedo; H.p ri j*. I ,ish; U 8—United States; Feh *»er. —German; liut.— I»utch; Joh Ac..G.c.—General-cargo; d n. dpf.i 0r^ I ger427 words
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Article1626 1902-02-15 16 I Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Harm Menzell, Ger str. 1,694 tons, Capt Tebinger, 12th Feb. From Mani a. 5tb Feb. Ballast. Rautenl erg Schmidt <fe Co. For Moulmein, I4tb—Rds. John Davie Brit, sailer. 1,070 tons, Capt Born, 13th Feb. From Calcutta. 12th Jan. Coal. M. S.1,626 words
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Article495 1902-02-15 17 Aa-fh port, probable date of arrival, and name of agents. Steamers. Ajax, China. Mar 9; Mansfield. Arairal Baudin. Pauillac, left, Jan 6; Amhria, Hongkong, Feh 17; Behn Meyer. Andalusia, Hongkong, Mar 24; B. M«»yer. Annara. Europe, Fel» 20; M. Maritimes Awa Maru, London, Feb 19; P. Simons. Ballaarat,495 words
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Article96 1902-02-15 17 PAdMKU dUNDA BTBAITB OB ARRIVED FOB OKPBM- DITE 'SSS* Ship’s Name. Captaw. fejw Jan 14 Brit s.s. Duke of ArgyllJCondey 1 London Bitsrii 16 Dut as. Salak Sharp Jan 16 Batavia Rotterdam' 1G Brit bn. BJ. Spence 'John Stronaeh Jan 4Singapore Mauritius 16 Brit Ixj. Osborns Deusmau Jan 3Hongkong96 words
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Article848 1902-02-15 17 Datb. Vessel's Namb. Flag A Rxo. Tone. I)^^^ Feb 6 Hong Wan Brit itr. 116 Mtaar and JUoom 6 Sultan* atr. 102 Moar and Malacca 6 Carlyle atr. 831 Port Swetteaham 6 Malacca M atr. 406 T. ftnann Tit porta 5 Raja of Sarawak Bar atr. 882 Sarawak 6848 words
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Article1629 1902-02-15 18 8 fV*WKt> !SA*r A jIVmJ CkJTAI* •FROM SAILID. Consignees q Rio i fuw r j c Trieste* Aus str. 3208 Metis Trieste Tan 7 Rautenbprg a Gambia Her sir 3628 Sehmidt Hongkong .lan 30 Behn ACo a A Apcar* Brit «tr. 8897 Fey Calcutta |Jan 28 Barkies and Mo**1,629 words
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Advertisement82 1902-02-15 17 Sailing Vessel. P. Rickmers, New York, left Oct 22. Men-of-War Akatsuki, (Jap. t. b. d) England, March. Forel, (Rus. t. b. d. d.) Baltic, soon. Mikasa, (Jap. battleship) England, mid Apl. Ossetr. (Rus. t. b. d.) Baltic, soon. Peresviet (Rus. b’ship) Baltic, shortly. Powerful (Brit, battleship) England, soon. Rinaldo, (Brit,82 words
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Advertisement856 1902-02-15 17 1HE PRYE RIVER DOCK PENANG. The above Dock situated In Province Well&ley, 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 50 Depth of waW on sill at 16 ordinary856 words
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Advertisement58 1902-02-15 17 ‘DARTRING' ‘LANOLINE’ '•ASTtlKe' The u tp(<em up** att it Hcimt Natural Toilet Preparations. ‘DARTRING* TOILET ‘LANOUNE* m snail and large collapsible tubes. Makes rough skins smooth and protects delicate complexions from the effects of wind and sun. ‘DARTfUNG* ‘UNOUNE* TOILET SOAP to unequalled for cleansing and keeping 4a skin supple.58 words
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Advertisement21 1902-02-15 18 JOSEPH ftlLLOTT S HIC.ScS" POSSIBl: AWAH3. «*QRANP PRIX,” PARIS, 1900. Of Higbtil Qaattty; and haring Greatest Durability, are therefore CHEAPEST. PENS21 words
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Advertisement518 1902-02-15 18 LEA PERRINS’ Messrs. LiEA Sc PI2RRINS 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 aoross the upper part of the red label on each bottle. Anyone copying the same will be at518 words
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Advertisement950 1902-02-15 18 x-ssHS Raffle* Place, SlnRajl^Ux Proprietor POPc ChernUr. SOUTHAMPTON COM MOII 8EN8E ,w UDTftupi A m medical work on the <**am*L 1 Ofltl and effectual moans of self-cure erer dieroij!!?* rSi and functional debility, waste o< riZ^?***** uun_uuun ror remoTing ctruuil troy the happiness of wedded life. ItWt^T 1 derangements, discharge*,950 words
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