The Straits Budget, 5 February 1903
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section122 1903-02-05 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." The Straits Times is widely read throughout Asia generally. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and French Indo-China. fc>TABU3HED OVER HALF A122 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY.
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Article72 1903-02-05 1 B -MAW.—On the 22nd January, at K. hewifaoi L. I*. Glissmans. of a S T f.;_k -At Swatow, China on January tii -i. :ii<* Key. and Mrs. Stkkj.E, of a son. A r!> -On Sunday morning, 1st February, C>. hi "l A. Kiver Valley Road, the wife of tnk'T72 words
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Article96 1903-02-05 1 a mkatton. —On the 26th .fan. at St. t atiiedral, Singapore, James v or f he Selangor Government Service, •Vili.iamina Anna Harriet Stratton, >r*'i Guptain H. Stratton of Singapore. k'hv-Diavkttk.—At Yokohama, on Jan. \<muei. Henry, only son of the late Montague Kuhn to Sophia, daughter l* Mkwktik, Kh«j., all96 words
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Article123 1903-02-05 1 Articles e r& in Korea r x ffairs -inias Island. u rUt Quotations News List. 1 'Pti Election Station. 7 p th &%in Una Conference Hotel. EJYnii^ Bl^^ arl, %W ed ding. Adyen,ure toy Vr> 8 8 P 0rte Newr' 1 f r h r M< 6123 words
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Article645 1903-02-05 1 Singapore, 5th February, 19<«3. PRODUCE. (iambier 5 15.45 Copra Bali 9.60 <10 Pontianak t 9.00 Pepper, Black 35.75 do White, (8%) buyer* 59.25 Sago Flour Sarawak 4.70 do Brunei No. 1 4.35 Pearl Sago 5.90 Coffee, Bali, 15% basis 22.50 Coffee, Palembang, 20% bash 32.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 1645 words
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Article292 1903-02-05 1 The mail for Europe, this week, leaves by "the P. O. s. s. Chusan. The next issue of the Budget will be mailed by the B. I. route. The mail for Europe by the M M s. s. Caltdonien closed on Monday. The mail fiom Europe292 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS
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37 1903-02-05 1 London 27 th January. The 4 report of the parliamentary Budget Committee on the French Army Estimates reccommends the transformation of the cavalry into mounted infantry with a bicycle corps.37 words
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Article28 1903-02-05 1 It is announced that the blockade of Vanesuala will be raised on the 28th instant (to-day). It the Allies hart accepted c f!Nr*|ruarantee offered by Venezuela.28 words
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30 1903-02-05 1 There has been a fire in the lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, in the wing for Jewish women. Fifty-two persons were burned to death.30 words
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Article64 1903-02-05 1 The Times has published a third article on the army reform problem. It suggests making the force at present stationed in South Africa, the first army corps. The article counsels that the Com-mander-in-Chief should been trusted with the widest power in the preparation of schemes for64 words
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Article17 1903-02-05 1 Colonel Lynch’s sentence has been commuted to that of penal servitude for life.17 words
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Article20 1903-02-05 1 London 27 th Jan The time of ratifying the FrancoSiamese treaty has been extended to the 30th March.20 words
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Article30 1903-02-05 1 On Mr. Chamberlain nearing Mafeking, the Governor of the Cape Colony and the authorities met him on the Transvaal border, and escorted the party on horseback.30 words
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Article47 1903-02-05 1 Colonel Cobhe has made a reconnoiting expedition towards Galkayu, the Mullah’s headquarters, and has encamped at Enmaras. The Emperor Menelek, owing to the approach of Lent, and owing to his objection to travelling in the rainy season, has postponed his visit to Jibutil till the autumn.47 words
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Article50 1903-02-05 1 London 2 8th Jan. An express train, running at the rate of sixty miles an hour dashed, into the rear of a local train at Graceland in New Jersey. The debris caught fire. Twenty-four persons were killed, of whom sixteen were burned alive. Fifty-two more were injured.50 words
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Article18 1903-02-05 1 The Kaiser has raised the German Minister at Peking to the rank of Baron.18 words
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Article79 1903-02-05 1 London 29 th Jan. Mr. Ritchie, the Chancellor of the Exchequer in a speech delivered at the Crystal Palace, said that he must dispel the illusions regarding a large reduction of taxation in the forthcoming budget. He explained that, when the accounts arising from the ►South79 words
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Article51 1903-02-05 1 The correspondent of the Standard at Johannesburg says that, from the l*t February, there will be one suprepie command over the whole of the military forces from the Zambesi River to the Cape of Good Hope. General Lyttelton will be Commander in Chief with headquarters at51 words
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Article63 1903-02-05 1 The Banque de Paris et des Pays Baa has arranged to raise a loan for the Sultan of Morocco to the amount of 7£ millions of francs at six per cent interest, guaranteed on the Moroccan customs. It is believed that the loan has an important bearing63 words
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Article29 1903-02-05 1 Signor Prinetti, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, was seized with apoplexy, during an audience with King Victor Emmanuel to-day. There are hopes of his recovery.29 words
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Article40 1903-02-05 1 London, 30 th Jan. The blockading Powers have declined to entertain a proposal made by Mr. Bowen that all claimants against Venezuela should be put on an equality with them. The refusal has caused a deadlock in the negotiations.40 words
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Article19 1903-02-05 1 General Hildyard has been appointed to be the new director of military education and training. "V19 words
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54 1903-02-05 1 President Roosevelt has sent a Message to Congress, with Notes from Mexico and China, dwelling upon the injury done to international trade by fluctuations in silver. The President’s Message recommends legislation enabling America to co-op* erate with gold standard countries, for the purpose of establishing54 words
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Article74 1903-02-05 1 Londxyn, 31sf January. The American Government proposes to appoint a commission of three financial experts representing the United States to sit on an international monetary conference on lines indicated by Mexico and China, or in any kind of international conference to exchange views on the subject. The American74 words
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Article59 1903-02-05 1 Lord Cranborne, speaking aUSheffield, said that there was no alliance with Germany in Venezuela, but only cooperation similar to that of the Powers in China or elsewhere. The real alliance was with Japan which went to the very roots of our policy in the Far East, and59 words
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Article42 1903-02-05 1 Mr. Chamberlain, speaking at Kimberley, praised Cecil Rhodes and Lord Milner, and declared that, unless there was an alteration in the political policy of the Cape, that Colony would be left out in the cold when Federation came about.42 words
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Article99 1903-02-05 1 Mr. Bowen has informed the representatives of the blockading powers that, in the event of the latter persisting in the rejection of his proposal [to place all claimants on an equality], he will inform the other claimant powers th «t Venezuela, being forced, will yield *o a plan99 words
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Article42 1903-02-05 2 During night operations in the Corfu Charnel, the cruiser Pioneer cut the destroyer OrueU in two. The fore part of the Orwell sank. Two men were killed. Thirteen men were missing. The Jfoneer towed the Orwell to Corfu item first.42 words
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Article23 1903-02-05 2 Bri ain has communicated to Belgium her ratification of the sugar convention. The Italian Parliament has also approved of the Convention.23 words
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Article65 1903-02-05 2 Thu absence of news from Fez for several days i s causing anxiety at Tangier. The last news from there was that the Sultan’s army and the rebels were face to face. Ijondon l.s£ February At daybreak on the 29th January, the Sultan of Morocco’s forces, commanded by the65 words
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Article40 1903-02-05 2 The members of the mission to confer the Order of the Garter on the Shah of Persia have arrived at Teheran. They were escorted to the Baharistan Palace by two squadrons of Cossacks and forty mounted policemen.40 words
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66 1903-02-05 2 London Slid Feh. The Moroccan Pretender has not been captured, but the victory of the Saltan’s forces over him has been complete The rebel camp was surprised and rushed at dawn. Most of the Pretenders followers slain and captured. The Pretender’s camp, provision, and66 words
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Article32 1903-02-05 2 The Sultan of Morocco’s victory was due to the treachery of the rebels belonging to the Beni VVarien tribe, who renounced the Pretender on the eve of tiie tight.32 words
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Article21 1903-02-05 2 The American Press are filled with violent denunciations of the Allies for their refusing to accept Mr. Bowen’s proposals.21 words
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Article18 1903-02-05 2 All the Powers interested have now banded in to Belgium their ratification of the Sugar Convention.18 words
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Article13 1903-02-05 2 London, Jftk February. Prinsloo, the Boer general, is dead.13 words
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Article111 1903-02-05 2 Statement of Demands Handed in and Rejected. Sir Michael Herbert, the British Ambassador at Washington, has preaented Mr. Bowen with the counterproposal of the Allies. This proposal provides for two-thirds of the thirty per cent char: e on the customs duties at La Guaira and Puerto Cabello111 words
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Article22 1903-02-05 2 The King has a mild attack of influenza, and has been obliged to cancel all arrangements for a week.22 words
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26 1903-02-05 2 Messrs William Redmond, Reddy, and Roche, the imprisoned Irish M.P’s have been released. Considerable portion* of their sentences are still ÜBexpired.26 words
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Advertisement80 1903-02-05 1 T free price of the Straits Times ar or te/-. The post free price WrmU Kudget is $20 a year, or 40/n to subscribe for a year, for shorter periods are [l -arie proportionate rate of price as a V0®r. budget can be sent to meet rn:W passengers from Europe.80 words
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Advertisement26 1903-02-05 1 A Run.edy for a(l Irregularities. Hkptvv t.m' DltUr Ai pie. Pennyroyal. i u< Sold *>3’ Singapore Dispensing Co., Ltd., Raffles Place, Singapore. l'rop ie:or martin fjmoianc26 words
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Obituary116 1903-02-05 1 DEATHS. At No. 9 Lloyd Koaci, on the Kiuilio Lui/ aged 2 years and ll ue infant son of Frederico and r \i.mkii>a. Funeral at 5 p.in. to-day lunch of the Good Shepherd. •aimiakn. —At Shanghai, on the 10th >. I W. Miki.en h ausen, aged 58 years. At Shanghai,116 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article781 1903-02-05 2 (Straits Times 31*£ January.) Judging from the rumours that have permeated citywards from the Volunteer Camp at Plantation House, the gathering which has assembled there this year cannot be regarded as a very successful one from either a military or a junketting standpoint. Of course for(Straits Times, 31*£ January.) - 781 words
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Article774 1903-02-05 2 (Straits Times 2nd February.) Some weeks ago, in connection with the proposed visit of the Korean Crown Prince to St. Petersburg, we mentioned the episode of the escape|fr om the con ntry of the Finance Minister, Yi Yong-Ik, after an abortive effort, with which he was affiliated,(Straits Times, 2nd February.) - 774 words
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Article648 1903-02-05 2 (Straits Times 3rd February.) England determined to complete the Humiliation of Venezuela,” Aimed at the United States,” these are two headings anent the Venezuelan embroglio chosen at random from the first American paper of the spreadeagle type that was picked up this morning to seek for American views(Straits Times 3rd February.) - 648 words
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Article4315 1903-02-05 2 (Straits Times, 4 th Feiruan PDV lifilo f 1 1 Very little that could be rej as suggestive of undue mars the evenly critical teno 'B Mr. Clayton’s annual repor L Christmas Island which was laid !>l the Legislative Council yeeterdav J| —if it were not known that(Straits Times, 4th Feiruan PDV lifilo f 1 1 . - 4,315 words
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Article374 1903-02-05 4 TheF.M.S. yacht Meran arrived from Klang yesterday and anchored in the roads. H.M.S. Talbot went outside yesterday morning for gunnery and torpedo practice. The Crown Prince of Siam left Hongkong for Bangkok in the yacht Maha Ckakkri on the 22nd instant. The Netherlands Trading Society remove to374 words
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Article190 1903-02-05 4 From private advices we learn that I matters in Northern Siam resultant on the emeute created by the Shans are not quite settled yet. It would appear that the Siamese troops, being more or less unprovided with commissary arrangements, seized all they could lay hands on and generally190 words
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Article584 1903-02-05 4 As we stated yesterday, the Germans of Singapore celebrated their Emperor’s birthday in right royal style. After the reception at the Imperial German Consulate yesterday morning there was a kind of pause in the celebrations, but in the evening festivities resumed their sway and at night584 words
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Article267 1903-02-05 4 The following open letter to the Electors of Kaflang Ward has been received from Mr. F. S. Pooles, who presents himself for election in that district: To the Electors of Kallang Ward. Gentlemen, A civil disability incurred 13 years ago of which I was unaware —as were equally267 words
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Article186 1903-02-05 4 An interesting ceremony took place yesterday evening in the offices of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co: Ltd., the function being a presentation to Mr. Jas. Chalmers, C.E., by the employes of the Dock Company on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Mr. F. H. Brooksbank, as chairman, proposed that186 words
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Article116 1903-02-05 4 In the Sulu islands (Southern Philippine) cholera has just worked for peace. The Sultan of the islands had been making preparation for an insurrection against the United States authorities when a deadly outbreak of cholera set in and baulked all plans for a rising. The Sultan’s people116 words
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Article200 1903-02-05 4 It has been the fate of Ramie 01 China grass fibre to have alternately long periods of a smouldering existence and then to burst into a flame of popularity, though there can be no doubt as to the value of the fibre, and to its adaptability. Ramie cannot200 words
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Article736 1903-02-05 4 Voyage of the Aberystwith Castle. Brisbane, December 30th —On the steamer Empire which reached Moreton Bay yesterday, were the chief officer (Mr. Anders) and several of the seamen of the ship Aberystwith Castle. They are returning to Sydney, after a terrible experience with their vessel.736 words
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Article445 1903-02-05 4 Sent to the Philippines. According to a Washington despatch, much annoyance is felt at the Treasury in that city on account of a 44 flood of bogus twenty-five-cent pieces which is coming into this country from the Philippine Islands. They are not manufactured there, but at445 words
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Article652 1903-02-05 4 Twenty Chinese aliens are notified i number of the Government C The 6th of Februlry7the U of the Settlement of Sing a ni? *J be observed as a public and at Malacca. J 1(la 7 B Mr. L. H. Clayton f officer at Christmas Island r, leave652 words
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Article850 1903-02-05 5 An Outside View. riiE following from the Friend. of an outside criticism of the •uinping Conference question 0 f the places where the evils of h shipping ring system is most felt is rArore, and a Colonial Commission 4-ently reported to the Colonial dilative Council on the850 words
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Article1195 1903-02-05 5 A DAMP AND DREARY EXPERIENCE. The annual camp of the Singapore Volunteer Corps commenced on Thursday and up to the present has not been the successful and instructive function it was expected to be. So much so that it might have been judicious, in the prevailing1,195 words
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Article101 1903-02-05 5 The heavy rains of Thursday and yesterday quickly brought the wayside streams of Singapore much beyond their ordinary height. On Thursday evening a good many roads were flooded, and yesterday there was still more water out —especially in Orchard, Grange, Killiney, Devonshire, Scott’s, Bukit Timah, and101 words
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Article388 1903-02-05 5 Incident in British North Borneo. Mr. E. P. Gueritz, Judicial Commissioner in British North Borneo, in his report on the Sessions held at Sandakan from May to December last year, thus notices a gruesome case of murder: The trial of Madat Khan —a Pathan —for the murder of388 words
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Article1810 1903-02-05 5 (E. Fori#* in the Pall Mall Gazette”) Let me try to draw for you a picture of this Christmas Eve. An open bay, within which rides a small cargo-steamer anchored alongside of a long, narrow wooden vessel —a former Siamese man-of-war, resembling somewhat the Noah’s1,810 words
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Article138 1903-02-05 6 There is a growing feeling among investors in Hongkong that the policy of some of the Companies mere placing large sums to reserve is being overdone, and that more judgment should he eTerci c ed in this respect by Company Directors. To have large reserves is desirable, says138 words
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Article395 1903-02-05 6 The Sultan of Acheen’s surrender was hastened by a 9mart stroke of diplomacy on the part of the Governor ot that territory. On hearing of the capture of the Sultan’s favourite wife, the Governor laid his plans. Ihe Governor sent a message to her that »ne would be395 words
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Article767 1903-02-05 6 The Vacuum Oil Co. send us a wall calendar for the present year. Bangkok holds its next race meeting on March 17th, 19th, and 21st. —r* The German cruiser Geier is expected to arrive here on Wednesday. The Russian battleship Admiral Sakimoj} left westward at 8 15767 words
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Article231 1903-02-05 6 Arrivals. Yesterday from Batavia by the La Seif ne. -Mr. ami Mrs. Frank Be pat, Mr. V. Novello, Mr. Bardinet, Mr. Bamiry, Mr. C.A. Loudon, Mr. Pisoni, Mr. W. Schultze, Mr. von Auer, Mr. Zeehuisen, Mr. Peter, Mr. G. Gollin, Mrs. ('alter, Mr. A. F. Azzis-Etfemli, Mr. Dowley*231 words
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Article155 1903-02-05 6 Ik the Supreme Court this morning, before Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, Mr. Buckley, on behalf of Messrs. John Little and Co., applied for an injunction to restrain Mr. E. Wallace from taking employment as a watchmaker and jeweller directly or indirectly in opposition155 words
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Article136 1903-02-05 6 It is not generally understood throughout the East that Japan has so far followed the fashion set in the West as to publish extra special supplements to the leading journals at or about Xmas time, —the actual occasion being the advent of the New Year. The Jiji136 words
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Article514 1903-02-05 6 Thk Loudon Gazette of 2nd ult. contains the appointment of Colonel Sir A. R. F. Dorward, K. C. B., L>. S. O from Brigadier-Generai, China, to be a Colonel on the Start to command the troops, Straits Settlement, and to have the local rank of Brigadier-General514 words
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Article649 1903-02-05 6 “OvEfc at last, thank Goodness, appeared to be the general verdict of thoee members of the B.V.C. who, after marchi; g in from Keppel Harbour and singing God save the King and giving three cheers for His Majesty, were dismissed at the Drill Hall at about 10649 words
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Article61 1903-02-05 6 A letter to hand by the French mail to-day explains that the accident to Mr. A. 8. Murray on New Years Eve occurred at the City station of the Electric Railway. He slipped dowr. the steps and suffered a fraction of the skull. The writer61 words
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Article68 1903-02-05 6 ist XI.—Cricket Match Card. Feh. 6 S. C. C. v. Navy Army. .,7 2 days match 14 Committee. The Rest. 21 S. C. C. S. R. C. 28 Merchants. The Rest. Mar. 7 Over 6 years Under tt years in the East. in the East. 14 S.68 words
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Article2197 1903-02-05 6 Whiting from Hawng Luk Siamo-Burraese frontier on tk° D ult., a correspondent of thp lfj fc Gazette says /£an to After arriving at Mong Linn 22nd, the escort reached Hawn* i the 27th, the Political Officer Shans of the circles passed thr improving and widening2,197 words
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Article2517 1903-02-05 7 Home. The Times publishes the first oi a series of articles on the military position of the Empire. It declares that the Reserve is below 30,000 that the Military Budget has risen to thirty millions, yet the military position is infinitely worse since the war; our army system2,517 words
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Article168 1903-02-05 7 Early this morning a Chinaman reported at Kampong Malacca Police Station that two men were dead in the house where he lived. The police went to the house which is in a lane near the police station and found two Chinamen lying dead, one of them, the168 words
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Article215 1903-02-05 7 The many patrons of the above famous hostelry will learn with regret of the departure of the Grand Duke Cyril, and the Russian battleship Admiral Nachimoff, whose splendid band gave such charming performances at the hotel during their stay here. Prior to leaving port yesterday, the Grand Duke215 words
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Article166 1903-02-05 7 The following passengers arrived here by the steamer Preussca from Europeon Saturday the 31st ultimo. From S’uthampton :—Mr. C. Short, Mr. Peter HaufT, Mr. P. Mackenzie, Mr. R. Little, Mr. A. G. Crotts, Mr. Ad. Gird wood, Mr. Win. Leystrom, Mr. E. Khem. From Genoa166 words
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Article1510 1903-02-05 7 Captain Adam, of the Malay States Guides, is expected out about the 20tb February. 4 The King has appointed Mr. Thomas Harold Lyle to be His Majesty’s ViceConsul at Bangkok. H.M.S. Pique is expected here from Hongkong, homeward bound, in course of the next week or so.1,510 words
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Article678 1903-02-05 8 A Singapore Letter to The Times A Singapore correspondent thus voices his own views of the situation as regards the currency question, in the Times of Jan. 5th The question which at present monopolizes public attention to the exclusion ot all others is that of the currency678 words
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Article272 1903-02-05 8 US BLOKES.” Hi! Ortheris, halt a breath, and tell a comrade just a thing or two You’ve been in Camp boy? been to see all that the 8.V.C. went through I could not get there myself, but heard some fellows fairly croak Calling down blessings on the head, of some272 words
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191 1903-02-05 8 The Malay Mail publishes the following letter on the above subject, which was forwarded to the Chairman of the United Planters’ Association from the Resident-General’s Office: “In connection with the visit to India of Mr. I. H. Hill, Protector of Labour Federated Malay States, I191 words
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Article342 1903-02-05 8 Pretty Function at St. Andrews. St. Andrews’ Cathedral presented a pretty appearance on Saturday last, when Mr. James Chalmers, of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., Ltd., was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Dearling, the sister of Mrs. T. L. Gosling The service, which was342 words
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Article1953 1903-02-05 8 J. LITTLE v E. WALLACE. I\ the Supreme Court yesterday morning before Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, the case of John Little and Co. v. K. Wallace came on for hearing and was, as stated yesterday, adjourned. Mr. Buckley represented the plaintiffs and Mr. Wallace appeared on his own1,953 words
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Article521 1903-02-05 9 H the Day Mail there is an amusing K,ie by an amateur on The Art ot Money." He writes ■My discovery is, in short, how, by the Kenditure of infinite pains and talent, H the judicious lavishing of adequate Krai. to succeed, after long years521 words
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Article867 1903-02-05 9 Tin. The productive power of this metal was not stimulated to any great increase in 1902, although, with the lower price of silver, this may come in the near future. An addition of 1,500 tons is estimated in the total output in the Eastern Hemisphere, say867 words
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Article226 1903-02-05 9 Malacca 2 6th Jan. The closing of St. Francis’ School on Saturday the 24th inst., for the Chinese New Year holidays, was attended with a concert. Among the audience was the Hon. the Resident Councillor, who, like the rest, followed the programme with great interest. The excellent manner226 words
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Article494 1903-02-05 9 The Inspector General of Police inspected the European police at drill this morning. The Penang Volunteers mustered strong on going into camp the other day. They are said to have done very well. The French transport Chodoc Capt Pierette, arrived from Saigon thi6 morning en route for494 words
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Article72 1903-02-05 9 First Day. The Penang Races began yesterday. The weather was excellent for the racing. In several of the events, there were exciting finishes. The following are the results FIRST RACE. Starlight 1 Empreza 2 SECOND RACE. Lyddite 1 Yanak 2 THIRD RACE. Battenberg 1 Sweet Erina 2 FOURTH72 words
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Article141 1903-02-05 9 On Friday next, Singapore’s anniversary day, the Singapore Police will celebrate the same by holding a grand Athletic Sports Meeting on the polo ground, in front of Raffles Hotel. There will be 21 events in all, including conn petitions of all kinds for Europeans, Malays and Sikhs.141 words
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Article143 1903-02-05 9 The usual Chinese Year Sports will be held on the Reclamation Ground, Robinson Road, on Saturday next The native sports will be from 10-30 a. m. and the subscribers’ sports from 2 p.m. The same night Chinese fireworks will he displayed from 9 o'clock till midnight,143 words
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Article390 1903-02-05 9 This morning, Capt. H. Peters of the Hong bee was before Mr. Wilson in response to a summons issued at the instance of Mr F K. JeDnings, agent to the Opium Farmer, to explain the allegation that thirty-six tins of chandu were found on board his ship, and390 words
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Article350 1903-02-05 9 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION REFUSED. The Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox, gave judgment this morning in the case John Little Co., Ltd. v. E. Wallace. The plaintiffs sought to obtain an injunction to restrain Mr. E. W all ace from taking employment as a watchmaker and jeweller350 words
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Article496 1903-02-05 9 Some months back, a subscription was got up amongst the European and Chinese friends of Mr, Adamson in Singapore for the purpose of making a presentation to Mrs. Adamson, the wife of Mr. W. Adamson, whose portrait was placed in the Town Hall about a year496 words
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Article893 1903-02-05 10 Tuesday, Feb. 3rd. present. His Excellency Sir Frank Athelstane SWETTKNH AM, K.C.M.G., (GOVERNOR). Hon. General Sir A. K. F. Dorward, k.c.b., (Otiicer Commanding the Troops). Hon.W. T. Taylor, C.M.G., (Colonial Secretary). Hon. W. R Gollyer (Attorney-General). Hon. F. G. Pennev (Colonial Treasurer) Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor893 words
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Article360 1903-02-05 10 S.C.C. v. 62nd Co. R.A. The 62nd Co. R.A. yesterday made their second appearance against the S.C.C. in the football field and again suffered defeat, although they made a hard fight of it. The ground was in excellent condition and a new ball was trotted out for the occasion.360 words
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Article325 1903-02-05 10 The Tungku Besar, Regent of Pahang, is expected to come up from Pekan to meet the Resident-General on his next visit to Lipi9. Messrs. Craddock and French, Forest Officers, have gone downriver to the coast districts. Mr Owen and Dr. Lucy have returned from Raub. Mr. A. Swan,325 words
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Article1177 1903-02-05 10 An exciting story has just been told, in which several of the gallant residents of Pulo Brani were interested, and according to which, one at least of our gallant protectors across the stream, acted the part of hero, though it may be that his fame1,177 words
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Article324 1903-02-05 10 To Visit Singapore. A very go-head American girl is Zula Rosamund Hart. When she was sixteen she started to earn her living as a teacher, and made the determination to travel round the world, teaching in different places as she went, so as to have access324 words
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Article179 1903-02-05 10 We have to-day received an advance copy of Mr. C. B. Buckley’s Anecdotal History of Singapore,” which will be ready for issue to the public in a few days. The work is in two volumes and contains 790 pages of matter, of consuming interest to residents of179 words
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Article436 1903-02-05 10 PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWAR D. P. 0. Feb. 6th.—Per Chutan p or r G. (xollin, Actg. Sob Lieut, r and Mrs. Ellinger, Act**. Sub i j Harvey, Mr. Janies Wickett. H.1 1 White and Gunner J.Sinnot, M r For London via Marseille* -_.\i r Macrae. For Brindisi— Mr. .1 u ll436 words
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Article358 1903-02-05 10 Por Singapore. Per P. A O. s. s. Oceana connecting the steamer Bengal at Colombo, from Lot don Jan 8, dae 8th Feb.—Mrs. Wilsoa Messrs. F. Robinson, P. T. I hillips, A Macmillan, A. P. Adams, Sergt. For* and Rev. Cannon Greenstock. Per P. 0.9. s. Aust'alia358 words
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SHIPPING
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Article157 1903-02-05 11 I dtp this heading the following abbreare used etr.—feteamer eh.— sch. —schooner; Yet.— R,‘» fru.—'Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor. BfVpedo: H.p —Horse-power; Brit.—Bris.—United 8tates: Feb. French; l. ..ferman; Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Johore; R. r General -cargo; d.p.—deck passenger; I-. Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar ■hiT? T.P.D.— Tanjong Pagar Dock; B.W.157 words
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Article1210 1903-02-05 11 irtvals since Noon of Yesterday. but. str. 794 tons, Capt Schuitema From Batavia, 1st Feb. G.c. i Co. for Billiton. 7th—Rds vi ttr. 404 tons, Capt Dinsdale from Sarawak, 2nd Feb. G.c., and L\ i:.: F/ve Hai. Unknown, U—Rds. f -tr. 339 tons, (’apt Lowry. I F;01,210 words
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Article631 1903-02-05 11 Name port, probable date of ann a: and name of agent*. Steamers. Achilles, Liverpool, Feb 10; Mansfield. Alboin, Bombay, Feb 20; Borneo Coy. Ambria. Hongkong, Feb 10; Behn Meyer. Andalusia, Hamburg, Feb 8; Behn Meyer. Australind, Fremantle, Feb 16; Bountead. Austria, Hongkong Feb 27; Rautenberg. Bayern, Hamburg, Apl631 words
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Article1264 1903-02-05 12 I fLlb j tr Vzssbl'3 Name A Tons Captais From Bailed. Coxsignfks. Rio. J ‘i7 Babelsberg Ger str. 1379 Ruckraann Amoy Jan *2l Yap Eng Moh •27 Sri T-ineganu Dut str. 81 Nacodah :Bagan Jan 2o kirn Hock Hoe ‘27 Ophir i Mr. ‘205 McGill Palem bang Jan *61,264 words
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Article786 1903-02-05 12 Date. Vessel's Name. Flag A Kig. Tons, i Destination. Jan 28 Lady Mitchell 1 Brit str. 754 Port Swettenham via ports 29 Ms ha Vaiirunhis Dut str. 744 Padaog via Penang 28 Calypso Brit str. 389 Penang and Deli 31 Van Diemen Dm 8tr j Batavia •28 Kings lev786 words
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Article143 1903-02-05 12 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OK ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag <fc Date of* Destin- i ReDate. Rig. Ship’s Name. Captain. Sailing. From where} ation. mare. Jan 16 Dan bq Haut Jensen Jan 14 Batavia jPadang 18 Dut 9 8. Goentoer Le Clecq Rotterdam 'Batavia 18 Dut 9.8; Pali Vi86er Amsterdam'Batavia 18Ger143 words
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