The Straits Budget, 7 January 1904
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Title Section75 1904-01-07 1 The Straits Budget EWABUSHED Haif a CraTUBY. Cable Address: Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” BnuiTB Tikis 15 cints VOL. LVL SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY, 7, 1904. No. 4194 Thk STRAITS IMES” circulates LARGELY IN SlS™** ±ND PXHAI,G THROUGHOUT A THE PROTECTED the75 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 7TH JANUARY.
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Article179 1904-01-07 1 11 a la H AN.—n the 5th Dec. at Hortennia, ijennoxroad, »uthsea, the wife of J. L. 1 ai.mi \n, th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, of a *>n (stillborn) Watson. Klang, on the 30th December, hi* wife of M.colm Watson, M.D.,ofa8on Foss.— On Y 18th December, at Shanghai, he wife179 words
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Article273 1904-01-07 1 K4DING ATICLE8. 19 >3: Huimary of the Year. Stundardrime Rritish Nrth Borneo. Fducatio Question. Ku-sia ari Jap in. Mr Justia Leach. The Cz*r. I he Mail Service. OCAL. Market Qotations. shipping News. Pa sengei List. Police Neva. Land Sh1«. l h»* CathJic Club Treat. Koppel (J>lf Club.273 words
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Article604 1904-01-07 1 Singapore, 7th January, 1904. PBOOUCF.. (iammei f 12.25 do (Cube No. I) 17.12J Copra Bail 8.75 do Pontlaua* 7.70 Pepper, Black buyers 33.00 do White, (5 %■> 51.00 Sago Flour Sarawas 4.30 do Brunei No. i 4.22£ Pearl Sago 5.45 Coffee, Ball, 15% bast* 23 00 Coffee, Palembang, 2*)%604 words
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Article209 1904-01-07 1 The Straits Budget this week, is despatched by the P. <fcO. s.s. Simla. The Budget next week will be mailed by the B. I. 9.8. Zamania. The mail for Europe by the M. M. s.s. Salazie closed on Monday. The German mail from Europe by the209 words
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Special Telegrams to the “Straits Times.”
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Article513 1904-01-07 1 Kuala bumpvr, Dec. *2\Hh. The results of the first day’s racing were:— Maiden Plate: Blanavon 1, Sharavogue 2, Perfidy and Parramatta dead heat. Planters' Cup.— Forest Ranger 1, Medusa 2, Untong 3. Civil Service Cup: —Sambrani 1, Daisy Bell 2 y Afey 3. Selangor Stakes: —Eesington 1, Sweet513 words
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Article1248 1904-01-07 1 London 20th Dec. m Russia has ordered one mitt ion pounds of mess meat from the Cudahy Packing Company of Sooth o.ua-a. aud one million and a half pounds of the same from the Armour Company of Kansas City. The delivery is to be made at San Francisco1,248 words
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Advertisement91 1904-01-07 1 Tho post frea <» of the Straits Timrs q mj n vear The post free price if the Straits budget is 520 a year. \t is not necessi to subscribe for a year. The subscripts for shorter periods are it the same propionate rate of price as 'or a year.91 words
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Advertisement142 1904-01-07 1 J. MOTION CO. WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS. OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED HOTEL des INDES No. a 3 STAMFORD ROAD. rpHIS Hotel has been entirely renewed •L and enlarged, the rooms have been refurnished and decorated, and everything has been done in with respect to cleanliness and general comfort of clients. The bathrooms142 words
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Obituary32 1904-01-07 1 DEATH. Stkvf.nso—On the 3rd Dec. at Colombo, liiUt on he way to Manila, 17 days after the ath of herusband at the same place, Meta ackay, wlow of Walter F. Stevenson, Manila.32 words
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Article6024 1904-01-07 2 LAND AND HOUSE PROPERTY. Position and Prices. In a general way the Singapore market at the close of 1903 presents a good strong and although the sales have been less numerous than in 1901 and 1902 several important transactions have taken place, the largest ever recorded6,024 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article1277 1904-01-07 3 (Straits Tiuies Wth December.) Twenty years ago, the people of the United States, who are admittedly the most practical nation on the face of the globe, abolished the intolerable inconvenience of what is known as local time, and Standard” time so-called was established throughout the Union. Since then(Straits Tiuies, Wth December.) - 1,277 words
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Article1009 1904-01-07 4 s’ trait 9 Times 30 th December.) It is less than a year since the Straits ‘Times was obliged to vindicate itself on account of a misconception regarding* the paper which had entered the mind of that most able and energetic graduate of the F.M.S. administration, H.(s’trait9 Times, 30th December.) - 1,009 words
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Article1353 1904-01-07 4 (Straits Times, 4th January Hone3T Opinion writes a letter, which appears in another column of this issue, and which will be read with interest by everybody concerned in the educational affairs of the Colony. The keynote of his plaint is indignation at the remarks made by Mr. Kynnersley(Straits Times, 4th January ) - 1,353 words
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Article1136 1904-01-07 4 (Str<M 7 'inlet, Mlt January.) While everybody with civilised instincts must join in the hope that the threatened war, now T so long averted, may never eventuate between Russia and Japan, the tenour of to-day's despatches does not tend to encourage the most fervent aspirations for peace.(Str<M 7 'inlet, Mlt January.) - 1,136 words
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Article717 1904-01-07 4 (Straits Times C>th Janury) hfOME light, additional to that supplied by Reuter, is thrown upon tht action of Russia in postponing the departure of her Mediterranean fleet fron iii/.nrta, by a special telegram that has been published by the Penang Echt. According to that despatch, which is(Straits Times, C>th Janury) - 717 words
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Article875 1904-01-07 5 (Straits*Times, bth January.) B T is with profound regret that his Beagues of the Bench and Bar, as B as residents of the Straits generally Bl'i and new —will learn that a Binguished and honored member of B judiciary has been lost to these Btlements by the(Straits*Times, bth January.) - 875 words
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Article562 1904-01-07 5 (Straits Times 6th January.) If we are really to believe that the Czar—inspired, apparently, with the ambition of giving the Buddhist. Japanese an object lesson in the beauties of the Christian feast of the Nativity—is delaying the announce* ment of assured peace in order to put a theatrical(Straits Times 6th January.) - 562 words
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Article3924 1904-01-07 5 (Straits Times 6th January.) Pending the next meeting of the Legislative Council, when Mr. Stringer will bring forward his question anent improving the outward mail service to Singapore, it is interesting to learn that prominent Straits people now at home are not forgetting the anomalous position in which(Straits Times 6th January.) - 3,924 words
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Article578 1904-01-07 6 The visit of the British warship Thetis to Manila was taken full advantage of by the U S. Army and Navy men there. The British tars have been entertained to their limit, says the CaUenews. a A postal notice announces that from 1st January, 1904, the registration578 words
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Article755 1904-01-07 6 A discussion is going on at Singapore, remarks the Kofte Chronicle, with regard to a proposed change in the hours of evening service at the churches. One clergyman suggests that the present hour at his church, 4.45 p in. should be changed to 5.30 p ra. There755 words
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Article99 1904-01-07 6 Captatn Polack, of the ss. Konv Albert, German mail steamer, wa charged at Hongkong on the --c--instant with not keeping rat-flanges oi his hawsers when moored alongside the wharf at Kowloon on the 25il November He stated that he kne« nothing about it beyond tbe fact tha‘ the99 words
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Article90 1904-01-07 6 The play for the President’s Cup amongst the eight left in the qualifyic? round took place during the holiday* Hogg got dormy at the sixteenth hob and won the match at the 17th. At tb< conclusion of the match the Presided presented the cup to the winner90 words
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Advertisement77 1904-01-07 6 LAND SALES. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powel) and Co.’s saleroom yesterday afternoon 999 years’ leasehold land and shop house premises erected thereon known as No. 41 Chin Chew Street, Singapore Town, area 1,425 sq. ft., bought by Tan Koon Lean for $6,800. 999 years’ leasehold77 words
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Correspondence.
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Article128 1904-01-07 7 T EtlUor of the Straits Times I have just come up my office and I write in ray wrath to mire where our Municipal and Build»Inspectors are all day, for I have come in from spoiling a brand new or rather from having it spoilt by that absurd128 words
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Article322 1904-01-07 7 American discoveries anent Sir F. Swettenham’s career. Thk Se»r Yvrk World publishes a ieiiS ing tribute to the fame of' Sir v aL k .'wettenham, and reproduces the rrait of him in polo costume which published as a supplement to the <ra f. Times on the322 words
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Article324 1904-01-07 7 A Gay Gathering. Singapore is a halcyon place for children at Christmas time. All seclions of the community vie with each Jtker in their efforts to provide pleasure Ind entertainment for the young ones I'n Monday night, Mr. Buckley held a Reception for some 700 or324 words
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Article273 1904-01-07 7 THE NEW DEPUTY PRESIDENT. A special meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. Dr. W. R. C. Middleton, Deputy President, took the chair for the first time. The members present were Dr. Murray Robertson, Messrs A. Barker, Choa Giang Thye, Lee Chocn Guan, A. J.273 words
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Article461 1904-01-07 7 A Christmas cricket match —Penang v. Perak —at Taiping ended in a draw owing to bad weather. Penang won the football match. The new train service of the Singapore and Kranji Railway will come into force from the 4th January, 1904. One hundred and sixty-three deaths were461 words
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Article295 1904-01-07 7 The Singapore Rowing Club with the Hon’ble W. R Collyer in the chair entertained their friends and themselves at dinner last night in the Singapore Club. Some eighty in all sat down and it was gratifying to see many of the older members of the Club present.295 words
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Article210 1904-01-07 7 Reference was made at the dinner of the Straits Settlements Association in London to the fixing of the exchange rate of the dollar, and to the fact that the ratio of fixity has not yet been made known. On this subject the L. <fc C. Express comments210 words
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Article196 1904-01-07 7 WHAT IS A TOWKAY What is the meaning of“ towkay A witness in the Supreme Court to-day gave it half a dozen meanings. He understood it to represent manager,” proprietor,” owner,” or chief partner.” At first he said it only meant manager. But as the Chinaman in question was supposed196 words
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Article83 1904-01-07 7 The monthly medal for Ladies’ play was competed for on Monday last and resulted in a win for Miss Boulton. The scores returned were as follows: Miss Boulton 72—18 *=s4 Mrs. Carmichael 68 —l2= 56 Mrs. Earle 58—2 =56 Miss Werry 65 7= 58 Mrs. Walker83 words
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Article835 1904-01-07 7 F. Emeric - (By F. Emeric.) If ever there were Malay parallels to Otterbourn or the song of Barak and Jeborah, they have long since perished. Yet* the Malay name was once a terror j ;o navigators from Achin Head to the Moluccas. The Malays are as Amorous to*day as they835 words
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Article514 1904-01-07 7 (From Exchanges.) The Java Government has decided to send a naval and military expedition to Tabanan, in Bali, the Rajah of which had burned two of his father’s widows with his father’s corpse, in defiance of the express wish of the Governor-Gene-ral that this should not be514 words
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Article185 1904-01-07 7 The process-server in pursuit of his vocation is an example of what the real sleuth should be. It was shown in the Supreme Court to-day that even the sanctity of the bath is liable to invasion. It was a Chinese debt case that came before Mr.185 words
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Article46 1904-01-07 7 The number of Chinese abroad is given as follows: Formosa 2,600,GOO 8iam 2, 600, OK) Malay Peninsula 985,000 Bunda Archipelago 600,000 Hongkong 274,458 America 272,829 Indo-China 160,000 Philippines 80,000 Macao 74,668 Burma 40,000 Australia 30,000 Asiatic Russia 28,000 Japan 7,000 Korea 8,710 Total 7,642,66046 words
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Article646 1904-01-07 8 Interesting Trade Report. An interesting report of a visit to Japan has been issued by Mr. Rud H. du Mosch, partner of the commercial firm of Messrs. Maintz and Co., at Batavia, and delegateof the Nethei lands Indian Commission for the exhibition at held in 1903.646 words
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Article165 1904-01-07 8 Mr. VV. W. Richardson, of Bruseh, Perak, in a pamphlet entitled Modern Methods of Tin Mining,” discusses the outlook in the Malay States, and says It is quite probable that within the near future 60 dollars will be considered a top price for a picul of165 words
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Article460 1904-01-07 8 Hints to Young Men in the East. An interesting action brought by C. L Goldston against Messrs. John Sampson and Co., outfitters, Bangkok, for 10,000 ticals as damages in respect of plaintiff’s wrongful dismissal has been concluded. The action has been dismissed with costs. IIis Honour, in460 words
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Article115 1904-01-07 8 The Bingo Maru which arrived yesterday afternoon, carries almost her full complement of passengers—a most unusual load for this time of the year. Among those who came down from the North were General Forbes, United States Army, Mr. and Miss Forbes, Commander Holland, R I. M. Mrs.115 words
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Article77 1904-01-07 8 The Matin says that Sub-Lieutenant Bayle, son of Vice-Admiral Bayle, at present commanding the French squadron in the Far East, committed suicide on Nov. 23, at Rerairemont. He had made the recent campaign in China and contracted a fever which undermined his health and caused him great77 words
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Article122 1904-01-07 8 The Chief Justice has fixed the next Court of Appeal in Singapore for Monday, 22nd February; and a Council of Judges for 27th February. Tbe Acting Governor has appointed' Dr. Middleton, Deputy President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioner*, during the absence of Mr. Evans. Messrs H. Marsh, N.122 words
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Article1090 1904-01-07 8 London, 18th December. Twenty-three gentlemen have already consented to join Mr. Chamberlain’s Commission. They include 8ir Vincent Caillard and Messrs. Chaplin, Grenfeld, Harrfi», Henderson, Hickman and Maconochie, all members of parliament. The names of Mr. Chamberlain’s Commissioners include several heads of leading firms and various industries and other1,090 words
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Article443 1904-01-07 8 Mr. James Wickett, of Redruth, who has recently visited the Malay Peninsula, read a paper lately at the Students’ Union of the Redruth School of Mines on the production of tin in the Straits Settlements, and described three or four representative mines. The chief producing state443 words
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Article228 1904-01-07 8 The Dutch Government steamer Zeeduif arrived froih Rhio yesterday and anchored in the roads. j A huge mining engine for the mine at Salak, Selangor, belonging to a local Towkay where nearly 300 coolies are employed, has already arrived. It was supplied by Messrs. Howarth Erskine of228 words
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Article45 1904-01-07 8 P. O. PASSENGERS. Arrivals per Palma. Penang to Singapore—Mr. C. Lawrence and Mr. S. Hirst. Penang to Hongkong—Mr. J. Cosgrove and Mr. L. Mackay. Marseilles to Singapore Mr. Butterfield. Departures per s.s Manila, from Singapore to Penang- Mr, A B. Smith and Mr. M. Allen.45 words
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Article132 1904-01-07 8 TIIK following patsaengers arrived here by the German mail ateamer Sachten thin morning From Bremen: Mrs. M. Denker, Mr. G. lluupt. From Rotterdam Mr. F. M. Cowan jr. From Antwerp Mfh. Bom Kellevink, Mrs. H. M. E. Hancock, Mr. M. L. Ingram. From Southampton Mr. G.132 words
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541 1904-01-07 8 b’ To the Editor of the Straits Tim >f Dear 8ir,—I have always tak* e enough interest in educational work e note what was going on and as t if annual prize giving season again coirl 9 around one is reminded of the 8 number of541 words
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Article107 1904-01-07 8 THE SULTAN’ S DEPARTURE. Sails for Marseilles on Monday. His Highness the Sultan of Johore accompanied by his suite, leave? Singapore en route to England by the steamship Salazie of the Messagerie? Martimes line on Monday. Along with His Highness there will travel Inchi J Ismail, Inchi Mustapha, Mr. G.107 words
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Article176 1904-01-07 8 ELLEN RICKMERS ASHORE. Salvage Steamer Cabled For. The Captain of the British steamer Lowther Castle which arrived froni Hongkong on Thursday afternoot reports that at .‘145 a m. on the 27tb December while in Lat. 16 N. and Lorn? 11 '40 E. he picked up a life boat belonging to176 words
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Article908 1904-01-07 9 Peggy’ s Practical Joke. (By Effiai. Peggy was the plague of my life. But then she was my cousin, at least a Highland cousin, which in Scotland may be very far removed.” However, she claimed all the privileges of a cousin, which seemed to consist principally of playing practical jokes908 words
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Article1418 1904-01-07 9 As is usual in Singapore the New Year was heralded with some cracker firing and a display of rockets. Watch night services were held at St. Andrew’s .Cathedral and other places of worship and were largely attended. Yesterday Singapore donned its best holiday attire and there was1,418 words
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Article526 1904-01-07 9 The papers generally recognise the gravity of the Far East situation and the possibility of Great Britain becoming involved. The Morning Post says that Great Britain ought to be ready for all eventualities. A Russo-Japanese war would involve Great Britain in serious responsibilities, to meet which preparation is526 words
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Article1663 1904-01-07 9 RECEPTION ON THE BINGO.” Captain Davies* New Year Party on the N. Y. K. Liner. Never before has a transient liner in this port of Singapore, celebrated the festivities of the New Year on such a scale of magnificent hospitality as were indulged in on the Bingo-maru yesterday. The crack1,663 words
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Article333 1904-01-07 10 Lieut. J. D. Crowdy, R A., is leaving Singapore for India, where he will be attached to the Somersets at Peshawar. The Royal Johore Tin Mining Comp my’s out-put of tin ore for the month of December by tributers was 363 bags (272 piculs). Governor apd Mrs.333 words
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Article78 1904-01-07 10 Mr 9. and Miss Spooner had a narrow escape from serious accident at Kuala Lumpur on the 29th Dec. It appears that, as they were driving to the races, *the hurse bolted. The syce jumped and fell with his head on a railing, sustaining a severe fracture of78 words
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Article108 1904-01-07 10 The annual appearance of junks to load for the Straits is represented this year at Pakhoi (South China) says a Hongkong Daily Press correspondent by no lass than eleven vessels. The bulk of the cargo carried by these vessels consists usually of earthenware and iron pans.108 words
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Article320 1904-01-07 10 Reference was made last week to a case in the Supreme Court affecting the status of a deceased Chinaman’s second widow, who resides in Singapore. The widow was the petitioner in an application for letters of administration in the estate of her late husband who recently320 words
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Article609 1904-01-07 10 (From Exchanges.) London 2 December. The Thibet Mission passed through Yalung on the 13th Dec., reaching Rinchengong the same day. No firing nor resistance was offered but Chinese officials and soldiers entered a vigorous protest against entry into Thibetan territory. After the Mission had crossed the frontier, all609 words
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Article1709 1904-01-07 10 We were unfortunately unable to our cricket and football 1 teams on* their journey to Kuala e Lumpur. We have, however, been able l to gather some of the golden fruit that e has fallen in no less quantities than y -usual from the lips of some who1,709 words
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Article71 1904-01-07 10 H. M. S. BLENHEIM.” We hear that the Blenheim, vfchich completed her three years’ commission on the China Station on Jan. Ist., may be relieved by the Andromeda a twinscrew. first-class cruiser of 11,000 tons with indicated horse-power of 16,500 and carrying 16 big guns. The Blenheim remains here for71 words
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Article244 1904-01-07 10 > V A delightful excursion to Raffles Lighthouse organised by the Young Men’s Society in connection with the Scotch Kirk in Singapore, was undertaken on Saturday afternoon. The weather bore a most threatening aspect and probably on that account the number of those who took part244 words
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Article186 1904-01-07 10 The money market does not improve one whit, as it is reported that amongst the Chetties themselves money changes hands at the good rate of interest of 18 per cent. With the steadily increasing value of tin and when the reaction set in, it was confidently expected186 words
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Article129 1904-01-07 10 The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Department of the Municipality announce*that the Animals’ Infirmary in Campong Java Road, is now open, this humane institution being intended for owners who cannot afford proper veterinary attendance, and also for the detention of animals committed for treatment by the Magistrates.129 words
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Article115 1904-01-07 10 A water polo match was played at the Swimming Club yesterday between teams captained by Henderson and Jensen, respectively. Some new men were tried, conspicuous amongst these being »Mackie and Ruchwaldy, the former on account of very fair pldy, the latter apparently because of his115 words
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Article78 1904-01-07 10 The London correspondent to a Penang paper reports that Sir Albert Rollit, m. p., when President of the Law Society, was asked to act for the Ministry of Justice in Siam in appointing two solicitors as Probationary Legal Advisers to the Siamese Government, and he accordingly selected78 words
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1097 1904-01-07 11 ussion at the Colonial Institute. a lecture on Malaria in India Culonies” delivered at a meeting Koyal Colonial Institute recently. r Konald Ross made some interescomraents on the value' of uito-cets and punkahs for the ention of malarial infection. He trked that preventive measures nfct1,097 words
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Article273 1904-01-07 11 The Bureau of Public Printing at Manila has sent us a work on Trypanosoma and Trypanosomiasis by Dr. W. E.- Musgrave of the Biological Laboratory there and by Mr. Moses J. Clegg, assistant at the Laboratory. The work ehows that Trypanosoma i 9 the name given to273 words
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Article142 1904-01-07 11 Coconut beetles are now engaging the attention of the Philippine authoritfes. It seems that in the province of Laguna, the coconut trees while in full leaf and fruit had a fashion of falling as if struck by a tornado*, and the trunks were found to be eaten142 words
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Article741 1904-01-07 11 The s.s. Resident Schiff B&hm collided with the s.s. 6’ri Tnngganu in the roads this forenoon, and damaged both vessels. The Malay Mail states that the new Christian Brothers’ School at Kuala Lumpur will be opened on the 18th inst. A wire, dated London 14th Dec., says741 words
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Article61 1904-01-07 11 The London and China Express understands that the portrait or Sir Frank Swettenham, which is to be placed in the Victoria Hall, Singapore, will be the gift of bankers, merchants, and others in England and Germany who are connected with the Straits Settlements. It is not61 words
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Article73 1904-01-07 11 Penang and Calcutta, Namsang dne 6tn Jan., Bonstead. Copenhagen via ports, P. Marie due 7th Jan., E. A. Co. Fremantle via ports, Charon on 9th Jan., Mansfield. Odessa via ports, N. Novgorod due mid Jan,, R.V.F. Batavia, Tjilatjap, on 6th Jan., Daendels. Australian and New Zealand73 words
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Correspondence.
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Article92 1904-01-07 11 To the Editor of the u Straits Times 8ir A. (i telephoning Ask your wife if she will come round to dinner and we will all go up and hear the band in the Gardens afterwards.” B: Thanks, we’re not taking any’; we’ve been there before.”92 words
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Article116 1904-01-07 11 Attention is directed to a meeting to be held in the Y. M. C. A. building on Thursday next to consider the advisability of forming a Football League in Singapore. The military and several civilian Clubs have promised to send representatives, and there is every indication116 words
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Article617 1904-01-07 11 Mr. Dykes, the Warden of Mines, in his report on the Mines Department, Negri Sembilan w for 1902 writes in regard to gold mining Though much prospecting has been done in the Kuala Pilah district, only one mine has so far started work namely, that617 words
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Article1820 1904-01-07 11 Worthy of the Empire.” Animated photographs as an aid to digestion a r e new even to the British North Borneo Compauy. though its annual dinners have hitherto *held a position of gpltndid isolation, dne to ladtern vievs of the old-fashioned kind. It was, no doubt, advancing1,820 words
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Article136 1904-01-07 12 Arrived by La Seyne on Sunday. From Batavia—Messr>. O. Schmidt Ern.stliausen, L. Hoffmann, A. Fangerle, Adam Fangerl Hillbrandt. Arrived by the Salazie. From Shanghai Mr. R. Smilewitz. From Hongkong—Mr. Rob. Miller, Mr. Tso Yu Chun, Mr. F. Francis, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Chye Jeng, Mr. Naiuazi.136 words
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Article99 1904-01-07 12 THE SULTAN’ S DEPARTURE. H. H. the Sultan of Johore left Singapore yesterday afternoon by the as. SnLuie en route to Europe, where he expects to sojourn for about two years. Hi 3 Highness was accompanied by J. Ismail and Inchi Mustapha, besides his chauffeur and personal attendants. As previously99 words
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Article1847 1904-01-07 12 P. and O. The sixty-third annual report states the net surplus for the year, including £11,061 brought forward, amounts to £219,997, which after deducting the interim dividend on the preferred stock of 2£ per cent., and 3£ per cent, on the j deferred stock paid in June, admits1,847 words
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Article1479 1904-01-07 12 Japan and Russia. London, 2 8th December. A Daily Mail telegram from Kobe states that the Japanese Government has chartered seven steamers, moat of which are now at Ujina, as transports, and three others at Sasebo, for the conveyance pf supplies. The newspapers publish telegrams from Peking which1,479 words
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Article154 1904-01-07 12 The following appointments been made at the Admira^v:-( raander: T. L. Bhelford to the 4 (N), on recommissioning. Lieuter* C D. Carpendale, to Glory Ist an: on recommissioning; C. T. Hardy G. L. Saurin, W. B. Mackenzie, I: Kington, and R. S. Sneyd, to Glory additional, to date154 words
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207 1904-01-07 12 j Per P. A O s.s. Moldavia connecting] I the steamer Malta from London P-'i I due 10th fan.—Mr. and C I Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Wathen and chiD*] I Per P. A O. 8. s. Borneo from U 1 I Dec. due 29th207 words
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Article652 1904-01-07 13 A few days ago twenty-three Chinamen were arrested at Tanjong Rhu for fighting. They will appear at the Police Court shortly. Recent F.M.S appointments include those of Mr. L. J. Lawson to be railway engine driver, and Mr. E. C. King to be assistant railway foreman platelayer.652 words
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Article106 1904-01-07 13 January sessions of the Singa{V r,J Assizes opened yesterday—the loet Justice, .Sir Lionel Cox, on the J «neh. Altogether there are nine cases °n the calendar, and a like number of prisoners. There is only one case of punier on the list but there are three Prizes of106 words
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Article27 1904-01-07 13 There is a statement current in town today that the Englishmen have won the second test match in Australia by over 150 runs.27 words
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Article138 1904-01-07 13 The following vessels were in drydock on the sth instant, viz., Sulian van Langkat- Brouwer and 'Malacca at Tanjong Pagar, and Oiang Ann and Haiphong at Keppel Harbour. The following vessels are expected to arrive from the West, viz., Newton Hall about the 9th or 10th and Albenga138 words
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Article141 1904-01-07 13 Alfred Boulter, master of the schooner Kelander Bux formerly of Singapore, who was placed recently on his trial at Perth (West Australia) on a charge of murder, had quelled an outbreak of insubordination among his lascar crew in Lombok (Dutch East Indies) by shooting the serang, who141 words
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Article140 1904-01-07 13 Prisoners attack a Comrade. About noon yesterday four long sentence prisoners in the Criminal Prison at Sepoy Lines—three Chinese and a Malay—set upon a Malay prisoner, also a long sentence man. They attacked him in the stone yard with hammer.-* and wounded him on the bead.140 words
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Article319 1904-01-07 13 Two Men Arrested. Yesterday noon when Mr. A. Knight’s syce returned home after driving his tuan to town, he discovered a Malay in his room at the syce’s quarters at Grassdale,” 114 River Valley Road. The syce alleges that the intruder attacked him with an iron bar319 words
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Article612 1904-01-07 13 R.A. y. H. Co. Manchester. The long looked-for final tie for tl.e custody of the Warren Shield, postponed on account of a protest, took place yesterday evening on the Recreation Club Ground, before a large crowd of spectators. Unfortunately, owing to the late heavy rains, the ground612 words
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Article261 1904-01-07 13 Reports have lately been circulating in the Java papers hinting that the Shell Transport and Trading Company was not at all in a satisfactory position and that the Royal Dutch Oil Company was likely to administer the business in Borne. The So*nral>aya lfandelsblad actually went the261 words
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Article2122 1904-01-07 13 The 16th ordinary general meeting of. the shareholders of the above comrny was held at Winchester House, C., on 10th* Dec., Mr. Cosmo G. Peterson presiding. The Secretary Mr. Arthur Giflard, having read the notice convening the meeting and also the auditors' report, the Chairman said:— The2,122 words
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Article144 1904-01-07 13 The Volunteer Camp will be held ;his year at Bukit Panjang, commencing on Saturday, Feb. 13th, and enuirg on Wednesday, Feb. 17th, boih days inclusive. The Camp will be in close proximity to a railway station *>o that any Volunteers who have to attend office on144 words
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Advertisement73 1904-01-07 13 LAND SALE. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell and Co's saleroom yesterday afternoon Land and house thereon 42 Havelock Hoad. Singapore town, area 1 .*460 sq. ft. held under lease for 99 years from 5th Feb. t 185^, bought by Lee Choon Guan for $4,200. Lard73 words
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Article1638 1904-01-07 14 Study in Commercial Economy—The Atlantic Coast and Pacific Coast to Straits Freight and Trade Complete Exhibits on Exports and Imports and Cargo Movement—Miscellaneous Interesting Statements. (American Asiatic) A subject which must be of continual paramount interest to the shipping and mercantile world associated with Asiatic1,638 words
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Article190 1904-01-07 14 The following incident recently occurred at Kuala Lumpur. A Bengali took a bullock out of quarantine The veterinary surgeon set off in pursuit, traced him to Rawang and finally ran him down at Kanching. He was prosecuted at Rawang and fined $2OO. Capt. Graham, the Wing190 words
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Article402 1904-01-07 14 31st Dec. A policeman was on guard at the State Commissioner’s house the other night. Overcome by sleep he slept soundly for some moments On awaking he found his gun gone. This did not trouble his mind in the least. Since he must be seen shouldering a firearm402 words
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Article316 1904-01-07 14 Portents in Singapore. Since the early days when war clouds first began to hover over the Far East there has been no lack of omens in Singapore. All the principal firms which have dealings with Japan, or trade in materials that may be proclaimed contraband of war, have316 words
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Advertisement675 1904-01-07 14 "KOPHETS OF EVIL. In every age chtve lias been an abundance of prophets, and the things they have foretold have geneially been of a disastrous character. Ve» this ob- world of our wags on more or lesb merrily, and supports a larger number of people in a degiee of comfort675 words
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Advertisement816 1904-01-07 14 DISORDERED STOMACH* CAUSE MUCH OP THE World’s Misery. Yet Another Straits Resident here Tells How He Was CURED OF INDIQESTION And Other Troubles By Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Are you troubled with pains after eating, biliousness, headaches, poo r appetite, constipation, a furred tongue* If so your ailment is indigestion,816 words
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Article131 1904-01-07 15 I Tnder this heading the following abbreviate. are used :—etr.—steamer; eh.— ehip; bq.— a %ae aeh.—echooner Yet..—Yacht; Urn— Gbt. —Gunboat; Tor.-Torpedo; H.p. r or U power; Brit—British U. 8.-United itatesf Peh. —Freach; Ger. Gorman; Dot.— Lteh G.c.-General cargo d.p.-dock pae- U.-Uncertain; T. P. W.—Tanjong Wharf; T. P.D.-Tanjong131 words
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Article1311 1904-01-07 15 I rival* since Noon oI Yesterday. A.nUrst, Brit. str. 135 tons, Capt Hunter I h Jan. From Teluk Auson. 3rd Jan. G c. M j.p. Wee Bin A Co. For T. Anson, Kth —K'ds. flan Fo Soon Dut. str. 222 tons, Captain Idink, 5th Jan. From Pontianak,1,311 words
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Article700 1904-01-07 15 Name, port probable date of arrivn and name oj agenti. Stsambrs. Albenga, Europe, Jan 9; Beha Meyer. Alboin, Bombay, Jan; Borneo Coy Alesia, Hongkong, Feb 12; Behn Meyer Ambria, Hongkong, Jan 16; Behn Meyer. Annam, Hongkong, Jan 18; M. Maritimes Armand Behic, Colombo, Feb 29; M. M Australien,700 words
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Article1292 1904-01-07 16 1 PIAS Z Vzmm/nNams A Tons Captain From Sailed Consignkk'* 2 Rio. 19th December, 1903. > 2H Siam Brit str 992 Binns P.Sembilan Dec 27 Katz Brothers Ltd •J 9 tfWesa »ta T6B Jones Macassar Dec 2ti Wee Bin and Co. 29TfpngMoh ...str 2666 Dawson Amoy iDec 2- Wee1,292 words
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Article119 1904-01-07 16 PA83ED 8UNDA KXRAITS OR ARRIVED ¥%li ORDERS Fl*g A j Date of! j Dkstin- KeDate Rig. Ship’s Name. i Captain. Sailing. From wheke ation. mahfs Dec 17 Ger s.8. Sonne berg |Mad9en Dec 17 Batavia Hamburg 18 Dut 9.8. Bogor ;V. der Putte Rotterdam Batavia 18 Dut e.s.Goentoer Le119 words
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Article903 1904-01-07 16 I Date. Vessel's Name, Flag A Rio Toes. DesTihatioh. t Dec 31-03 Sultan Brit ttr, 102 Malacca and Hoar 80 Fah Wo »tr. 464 Langk# 29 Siam »tr. 992 Foochow. 30 Alboin str. 660 Bombay 80 G. G. Meyer Dot sir. 441 Palembang 30 Oroapere Brit str. 340 Port903 words
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Advertisement300 1904-01-07 15 ENGLISH NURSE, at present in Java, desires situation with fainly returning to England shortly. Apply to NURSE, c/o Straits Times. MARTIN'S STEEL IPILLS Ant slfn of any Irref ular.ty ba admlaialarod. T.i tbalr toormoat MARTIN HS Thousands at Martin a P.l'a ii< th» bouta ao that on thf tlm 8300 words
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Advertisement462 1904-01-07 15 0 &> errirvs auce delightful piqtuncy. I* the most delicious Sauce known. For Meats, Game, Fish, Soups, fife. THE ORIGINAL GENUINE WORCESTERSHIRE. DINNEFORD’S The Universal Remedy for Acidity ot ti.r Stomach, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion. Sour Rructations, Bilious Affections DINNEFORD MAGNESIj The Physician's Cure for Gout, Rheumatic Gomt and GravoL Safest462 words
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Advertisement735 1904-01-07 16 CHAMPAGNE •‘LOUIS ROEDERER? 7 Extra Dry and Carte Blanche The old. well-knojip brand BRINKMANN S’ CO.. Importer* Retail at Mxubb. CHENG <fc Co., is ,<{ 11 HIGH STREET. v YONG LEE SENG CO. Town Branch Kling Street. Tanglin Branch 170-2-3 Orchard Hoad. Bangkok Branch E*st Bank, River Menam. just unpacked,735 words
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Advertisement42 1904-01-07 16 JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE THE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET f LAG BRAND, 10 YEARS- OLD: $12-50 per case. Duty extra. V.O. SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED $8-50 per case. Duty extra. OPTvISi BUS FROM RETAIL DEALERS, OB McAlister Co„ Ltd.— sole agents.42 words
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Advertisement16 1904-01-07 16 HARTWIG Co. Landed ex s.s. “Bayern” .1 Minnll shipment HANNOVERSCHES WEISSBIER. t m. A f. 1*816 words
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