The Straits Budget, 18 February 1904
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Title Section85 1904-02-18 1 The Straits Budget BEING .THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Established over H aijt a Century. Cable Address: Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Tons 15 cskts. VOL. LVJII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 18 1904. Ne. 4200 The “STRAITS TIMES” circulates largely in Singapore and Penang throughout all the85 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY.
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Article53 1904-02-18 1 Me Lough LIN. —On the 3rd February, at Swatow, the wife of V. J. McLoUGHLIN, of a •laughter. Turnbull.— On the 28th January, at Shanghai, the wife of A. Turnbull, of a daughter. Cady.— Born at Suifu, Szechuen.to the wife y f the Rev. Olin Cady, M.E. llission, Cheogtu,53 words
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Article164 1904-02-18 1 Morgan' Kato.— On the 21st January, at the residence of Dr. A. G. Smith, No. 10, Bund, Yokohama, by the E. S. Booth, in the presence of E. C. Bellows, Esq., Consulgeneral of the United States, George Denison Morgan, of New York, to Miss Yuki Kat of Kyoto. Dk.Jongh—Logan.164 words
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Article181 1904-02-18 1 1 biding Articles. I he 1 at '0. fbe 1 hiiiefo i Q iestion. ••kpar.’a j»uc e-~ Kua ian 1>1 Lock. < hria-mas Inland. '•kr Ctmncea. Course ef the War. f'u.z Canal Neutrality. Heporta. j °cal. Market Quotations. News. aasenger List. 1 olice Mews. a u ,ea8181 words
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Article625 1904-02-18 1 Sinoapork, 18tii Fkbrcary, 1904. PRODUCE. ianWr buyers '0.75* do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 16.75 Oopraf Ba,i. 8 35 do PontUim 7.85 Pepper, Black buyers 30.• 0 do White, (5%. 48.00 Sago Flour Sarawak 4.30 do Brunei No. 4.20 Pearl Sago 5 60 Coffee, Bali, 16% bawls 24.50 Coffee, Palerabang,625 words
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Article255 1904-02-18 1 Thi Straits Budget, this week, is dispatched by the P. <fc 0. s. s. Malta. The Budget nejet week, will be mailed by the B. I. s.s. Zaida. The homeward mail by the N. D. L s. s. Sachsen closed on Monday. The mail from Europe255 words
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2205 1904-02-18 1 London 9 th Feb. t 10 p m. A wire from Paris states that the Japanese fleet attacking the Russian squadron in the outer roads at Port Arthur numbered in ail seventeen ships The Russian cruiser Pallada wa► sunk, and the battleships Retvizan and2,205 words
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Advertisement93 1904-02-18 1 The post free price of the Straits Times is $34 yea**. The post free price of the Straits Budget is $2O a year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate of price as for a vearj* The93 words
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Obituary193 1904-02-18 1 DEATHS. Hansen*.—On the 11th February, at Eber House” Kber Road, Alexander B. C. Hansen, ate Surveyor of the Sarawak Government. I’harlksworth. —On the 12th JaJhuary, at Seoul, Corea, Henry Edmund Charlesworth, of the English Church Mission to l orea, son of W. H. Ch aRLESWORTH, oi Tamiridge Hall, Oxted, Surrey,193 words
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Article1497 1904-02-18 2 London, 9th February. The Duke of Devonshire, addressing a meeting on the fiscal question at the Guildhall, said that whatever differences there might be on this particular question, all parties would unite in seeing that the Government was not embarrassed in its anxious task of safeguarding the Empire’s1,497 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article652 1904-02-18 2 (Strait* Time*, 10 tk February, r /vn a af haIta Q f By one stroke, at the very :thtf war; Japan seems to have acco plished the wonderful eat of out of action the cream of the ene fleet. The f letvisan and Czarerii the two finest(Strait* Time*, 10tk February, r /vn a af haIta Q f - 652 words
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Article1037 1904-02-18 2 (Straits Times 1<M February.) Russia seems to be finding trou on every frontier of her vast Emp ir6 Of course the affairs of the Finn* 0 not directly affect us, as they affect the Swedes and Norwegian*’ neither do the mutterings froto Caucasus, though the troubles in the(Straits Times, 1<M February.) - 1,037 words
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Article1373 1904-02-18 3 (Straits Times r 1 \th February.) Japan is increasing her advantages in the control of the seas on the northern littoral,* and to-day we learn that she has followed up her victory of Monday night by capturing the American built cruiser Varyag sinking the third class cruiser Korietz(Straits Timesr 1 \th February.) - 1,373 words
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Article557 1904-02-18 3 (Straits Times 12 th February.) Little change in the condition of affairs in the North is indicated by to-day’s telegrams. The tide of war still sets in favor of Japan, and now—incredible though it may seem—the fighting efficiency of the Russian fleet, so far as its modern(Straits Times, 12th February.) - 557 words
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Article1060 1904-02-18 3 (tftraits 'rimes, 1 2th February.) Happy is the land |Jiat has no history. Until 18£S, when it was first settled upon by some Cocob Islander's, Christmas Island, being peopled only by birds, rats, land crabs, and other non-human creatures, had practically no history at all. Then the Christmas(tftraits 'rimes, 12th February.) - 1,060 words
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Article1488 1904-02-18 4 (Straits Times 1 Wh February.) In view of the developments of the last few days, and the aggressive action taken by the Japanese fleet during the first hours of the war, if is interesting note some of the opinions expressed, in advance of the hostilities,by a military correspondent(Straits Times, 1 Wh February.) - 1,488 words
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Article615 1904-02-18 4 (Straits Times 15 th February.) Nothing so amazing. as the report contained in our Tientsin telegram to-day, has yet emanated from the seat of war; and, were we not assured of the reliability of our Tientsin correspondent and the facilities he enjoys in the matter of securing(Straits Times, 15th February.) - 615 words
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Article886 1904-02-18 4 (Straits Times loth February.) The courtesies extended to the tardy Russian collier, Java and the injured Russian torpedo destroyer, at Port Said and Suez, do not seem to be as welcome as those reported from Djiboutil on Saturday. So far as we can gather the Russians have(Straits Times, loth February.) - 886 words
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Article2919 1904-02-18 4 (Straits Times, \lth February.) A cloud of mystery still hangs over the circumstances amending the first act of the war between Russia and Japan, and the important point that seems so far undecided is whether or not Japan struck before she had announced her intentions of belligerency. From(Straits Times, \lth February.) - 2,919 words
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Article144 1904-02-18 5 H. M. S. Algerine Commander R. Nugent, arrived from Bangkok this morning and went to the wharf to coal. The F.M.S. Government now publish an official Gazette in Malay—styled the Warta Malayu. It is in romanised Malay. A tree .fell in Brass Basah Road last night near144 words
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Article97 1904-02-18 5 The Chieng Mat, and De Eerens were undocked at Tanjong Pagar yesterday and the Hinda was docked in their room. The Zweena which was taken to Tanjong Pagar about a month ago for docking and repairs, left the docks yesterday. The Badenia is expected to arrive on or97 words
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Article69 1904-02-18 5 Capt. Backhouse of the British steamer Banka which arrived this morning from the Natuna Islands reported that on Feb. 7th while on a voyage from Bunguran to Low Island he observed a vessel, apparently schooner, on a reef about 1 miles south Af Blphinstone Rock. The vessel69 words
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92 1904-02-18 5 According to a telegram in one of the vernacular journals, Mr. Deuison Morgan (son of the well-known American millionaire), whose affairs have occupied a good deal of space in some of the Japanese journals during the last few months, has been married to92 words
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872 1904-02-18 5 British Reflations. With regard to the question of belligerent war-ships in neutral ports, which has been a topic of general discussion for a considerable time, it is interesting to quore the rules laid down by the British authorities during the Spanish-American War, which will have872 words
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Article224 1904-02-18 6 Adequate Supply Without Foreign Aid. The Hospital recently published an article animadverting on the alleged indiscretion of a number of American nurses who, anticipating the outbreak between Russia and Japan, offered their services to the Japanese Minister in the United States, and expressing the hope that224 words
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Article192 1904-02-18 6 It has taken the Government of the Colony two months to safeguard the pepper trade between Penang and Acheen, as announced by a special wire raeissage to us to-day. The trouble all arose from the new currency arrangements of the Government which led to unforeseen consequences,. hampering the192 words
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Article363 1904-02-18 6 Lipis t 1 1th Feb. The Malaysian Company’s prospecting operations for gold in Budu are in charge of Mr H. E. Nicholls. Budu is the locality where, in 1900, Mr. J. Van Den Brand’s Dutch Mining Company obtained encouraging results. This village is situated three miles from Benta,363 words
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Article685 1904-02-18 6 (From Exchanges). The rising importance of Sabang continues to he a theme of discussion in the press, one favourite assertion < being that it has become a rival to Singapore. It is, however, admitted that much remains to be done to raise Sabang to the front rank. For685 words
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34 1904-02-18 6 Per A O Oceana, connecting with Coromandel at Colombo from Lon Ion Jari. 2*/, due 21st Feb.—Mr. H. Payne-Gallwev, Mr. and Mrs Bean, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Cox.34 words
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Article67 1904-02-18 6 Odessa via ports, Malaya due 17td Fab.. E. A. Co. Penang and Calcutta, Suisano, doe 18tl Feb.. Hou«tead Hongkong, Capri duo 19th Feb., Beho Meyer. Amsterdam via ports, Koning Willem fII ou 20th Feb., I aeudels. Fremantle via ports, Sultan, on 3rd Fab.. Maa*fi*ld Paoapg via67 words
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Article957 1904-02-18 6 CONTRABAND MATERIAL. Uneasy Feelings in Singapore. For the moment there is a lull in Singapore after the excitement of the declaration of war. but speculation is as rife as ever. Some people are so strangely stirred these days that they can plainly hear the Russian guns battering at957 words
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Article662 1904-02-18 6 ‘•The French Maid.” “The French Maid” as a musical comedy is inferior to some others in the repertory of the Dallas Comedy Company, but its jests and jingles kept a crowded audience in the best of humour at the Town Hall last night. There is a spicy662 words
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Article796 1904-02-18 6 j Comparison Between the I Tommlee of the Two Power* The Japan Advertiser an America pager published atYokohama, express* the following views with regard to the respective merits of the Japanese anc l Russian soldiery. The article is na» a rally rather pro-Japanese in tone, is written796 words
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Article894 1904-02-18 7 particulars of the Russian Ships. \Ve gi ve below some particulars of Russian warships which have at the hands of the Japanese ?u n£ r the attack on Port Arthur a the TSAREVITCH.” r^ e Russian battleship Tsarevitch ve j here on Nov. 18th en894 words
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Article266 1904-02-18 7 Yesterday afternoon the Annual distribution of prizes took place at the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, Hill Street. The place was very neatlv decorated for the occasion. About 70 Chinese children were assembled and very pretty they looked in their garments of varied hue. Among those present were266 words
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Article243 1904-02-18 7 This morning Inspector Bateman (Weights and Measures) had ten cases of possession of unjust weighing instruments before Mr. Michell. Pne of these was against a gutta trader at 18 High Street. He had four such instruments the use of which gave him an advantage over the producers. He243 words
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Article170 1904-02-18 7 The rikisba-pullers’ strike is, says the Malay Mail of the sth inst., not yet at an end, but the Macao and Teh Chew pullers are giving in fast The Hokkiens, However, are hanging back. Some rikishas have been sent in to be licensed. Pullers and owners are170 words
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267 1904-02-18 7 Proposed Building Scheme for Singapore. Since the establishment in Singapore of an Advisory Board of the ShanghaiHongkong Building. Loan and Investment Company, Lindied, business has been increasing by leaps and bounds. The success of* the Company in Singapore has also spread to Penang, and Mr. H.267 words
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Article310 1904-02-18 7 The full Appeal Court.has concluded its sittings in Penang. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha has char- ered a number of steamers to replace some of those taken over by the Government frotfi the Company. The action for libel againfit the Pinang Gazette Press Company Ltd was to be310 words
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Article142 1904-02-18 7 The competition for the ladies monthly silver medal for January was played off last Monday after being twice postponed owing to bad weather. Rain during the afternoon vas responsible for the small number of competitors. The full scores were as follow: Mrs. Holds worth Hunt 52—5=47142 words
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Article92 1904-02-18 7 TOWN VOLUNTEER BAND. The statement of account of the Town and Volunteer Band for the year 1903 is as under: December 31st, 1903. To Transport 279.98 Incidentals 189.00 Wages 11,956.96 New Music 71.98 Instruments and repairs 48.65 H. S. Bank F/Deposit ic $2,000.00 Current a/c 323.33 2,323.33 $14,869.90 January Ist,92 words
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Article174 1904-02-18 7 J. W. Warburton, manager of the Royal Engineers' canteen, has been remanded for alleged breach of trust. Chief Insp. Gordon has arrested a Chinaman for selling him $6O worth of chandu without a license. A Bengali has been fined $25 for bringing a false charge against twp Chinamen.174 words
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Article415 1904-02-18 7 Fresh Concessions by Siam. Replying in the Chamber to the severe criticisms of Mr. Btienne and other members of the colonial party. Mr stated on the 8th ultimo that the Siamese Minister in Paris had signed an arrangement ffir extending the term for the ratification of the415 words
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Article300 1904-02-18 7 Some details of the Ships. The Vary ay is a first class protected cruiser and was built by Cramp of Philadelphia. The keel was laid down in ’98jmd she was launched in ’99. She is built of steel and is unsheathed with two screws and a raised300 words
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Article200 1904-02-18 7 “The Geisha.”' The Town Hall was cramitfed last night when the ever popular Geisha was staged with great success by the Dallas Company. The piece went with a swing from start to finish. The hardest part in the plot, that of “Wun-Hi,’i was played with remarkable ability200 words
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Article271 1904-02-18 7 The members of the Singapore Presbyterian Church held their annual meeting last night. Rev. S. S. Walker provided over a large allendance of the congregation. The report of 4he church’s operations during the past year was submitted and on the motion of Mr. W. G. Niven, seconded by271 words
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Article91 1904-02-18 7 Apropos a marriage announcement in another column, the Kobe Chronicle is informed that Mr. Dennison Morgan, whose marriage to a Kyoto geisha wds recently announced, is not as reported, son of the American millionaire, Mr. Pierpont Morgan, but a nephew of that gentleman. Our contemporary adds that, 1491 words
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Correspondence.
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Article572 1904-02-18 8 To the Editor of,the “Straits Times” Sir, —Adverting to the matter that -appeared in your -issue of yesterday wherein was mentioned the probability of rice being coqpidered contraband of war, we are now given a problem, the working out of which may be of serious concern572 words
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Article240 1904-02-18 8 The Annual Meeting. The annua] general meeting of the Singapore Garrison Golf Club yas held in the club pavilion, Tanglin Barracks, on Thursday, 4th inßt. at 5.30 pm. General Sir A. R. F Dorward, K.C.B. DS O. presided. There was a good attendance of members. The Club240 words
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Article679 1904-02-18 8 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION FROM BRITAIN. Japan** National Day. We have received the following communication from the Colonial Secretary’s office: The Acting Colonial Secretary Itegs to inform the Editor, Straits Time*, that the Secretary of State has notified the Officer Administering the Government that a state of war exists between679 words
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Article148 1904-02-18 8 t The Sirocco whicu ariived from Moji on Sunday with a cargo of coal, is expected to berth at 1 nnjong Pagar to-day. The U.S. transport Kilpatrick from Now York via Colombo, anchoied iu the roads. The Aldrrncy b- ving completed discharging her cargo of coal-* yesterday, lefc148 words
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842 1904-02-18 8 The Plaintiff** Story. An action for breach of promise of marriage was heard in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones on the bench. Juliet Jansen, operator, Singapore Telephone Company, sued W. E. Patton, assistant sanitary inspector under the Municipal Commission, for breach of842 words
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Article774 1904-02-18 8 (From Exchanges.) The Far East. London 3rd Feh. Reliable authorities state ttfat the Tsar and the Foreign Minister earnestly desire prompt peacefal settlement of the sitnation, but that Viceroy AlexeiefiTs attitude is not yet definitely known. The bourse to be taken by China and the powers is also774 words
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Article137 1904-02-18 8 1 win? passengers are expected to arrive here hy the Imperial German mail steamer Roon due to-morrow the 12th instant. Mrs Elcum, Mr and Mrs. J >chud*l, Mr. A Wigley, Mr W Uas-iibaig, Dr. vbn Tunzelmann, Miss M McK y, Mrs. B Roberts, Mrs F VV Kdd\, Mr137 words
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Article477 1904-02-18 8 As indicating the importance of p 8wettenham, the following atem*!! are now calling there passengers: 1 10 Pok Ann, Sappho, Penang Bentong Ban U\n Ouan Abbotsford n Leona, Amherst, Pulav Bemau, Pin Seng Hock Tjioe, Ganymede LanSL Carlyle and Mary Austin. Out ot h. seventeen, seven477 words
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Article321 1904-02-18 8 Intsrrst in tin during 1902 centred largely in the Banka production, an: fears as to the shortness of this brand were expressed nearly a twelvemonth ago The bi-monthly sales of 2,600 tons were maintained throughout the past 'year. There will Ifc only 11,500 ton? offered altogether during the321 words
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Article883 1904-02-18 9 Lipis, itAjFeb. A troject is afoot to start a Rifle Association in Pahang and the Resident as issued notices inviting genflemen to join. Rules, based on those Iff the p era k Rifle Association, have! been framed which, among other thingsl provide for the establishment of branches lD883 words
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Article565 1904-02-18 9 The Corporation Mines. iffecENTLY a representative of the Australian Mining Standard was accorded an interview with Mr. W. T. Saunders, who has spent some twenty months in tin mining in Pahang for the Pahang Corporation, an Englishowned company. Mr. Saunders said “The tin properties of the Pahang565 words
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Article251 1904-02-18 9 The French cruiser Infernet is now at Penang, awaiting orders. The Penang Hill Railway is expected to be in working order three months hence. It is announced that Messrs. C. J Naylor and P Mackenzie Skinner, advocates and solicitors, Bangkok, hav»dissolved partnership by mutual consent Each of251 words
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Article720 1904-02-18 9 Certificate Suspended for Throe Months. A Marine Court of Enquiry was held at the Master Attendant’s OfS\pe yesterday afternoon to enquire into a charge of grave misconduct brought against D. Munro, chief officer of the s.8. Singapore by Capt. Robinson of that vessel. The Court consisted720 words
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Article176 1904-02-18 9 Thk U. S. transport Kilpatrick went alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf yesteiday at 5.30 p.ra. and left early this morning after coaling. The Itinda was undocked at Tanjong Pagar yesterday afternoon and the Boribat and De Keren* docked in her room. The Giang Seng left for Java on the176 words
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Article894 1904-02-18 9 The following is the general manager’s report to the chairman and directors of the Raub Australian G. M. Co. for the four weeks ending 30th January Gentlemen, —I beg to submit my monthly report on your mining and milling operations. The accompanying sheets of mine measurements, and assay894 words
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Article238 1904-02-18 9 Following are some particulars of the Russian warships mentioned in the telegrams to-day as having been damaged on a the waterline during the bombardment of Port Arthur on Tuesday. The Poltava is a 10,950 ton battleship and was launched at St. Petersburg in *94. She is238 words
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Article496 1904-02-18 9 Government Cross Street School. The annual prize distribution of the Government Cross Street School was held at 11 o’clock to-day. The Hon. W R. Collyer, 1.5.0., presented the prizes to the successful pupils. Mr. R. W. Hullett, the Director of Public Instruction, congratulated the boys on their success496 words
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Article2236 1904-02-18 10 Our friend 44 Umpire in the Pinang Gazette concerning whom we wanted to say so much last week but were allotted Mifficient space to saysoTittle, has now given us what is in his opinion the very best possible cricket team that could be picked to represent the Federation2,236 words
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Article321 1904-02-18 10 THE COLLEGE GIRL.” TfftRE was another crowded house at the Town Hall last night when* The College Girl was staged by tbe Dallas Co. The plot is decidedly thin but the Company made the most of it. The curtain rqpe on what was apparently the grounds of Mrs. Sliggs’ Ladies’College,321 words
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Article796 1904-02-18 10 RUSSIAN TRANSPORT IN SINGAPORE. f Silver Speculation In London. Whether rice will be declared contraband of war by Japan is still an open question. It may be stated, in confirmation of what was said the other day, that a firm in Singapore has received a telegram from its796 words
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Article483 1904-02-18 10 I Muar 9tk Feb. Bo<it TbIi —whence the town its daiy supply of water—offer* a snL did resort for health-seekers* 0 n hill, tfhree miles distant, there i 8 buufafiow approachable by good roa. and in easy ascent, of about 300 feet It c Jpamands a full view483 words
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Article280 1904-02-18 10 The Telegraph steamer Recorder left for the Cocos Islands this morning with reliefs for the telegraph operators stationed there. A meeting of the Police Recreation and Shooting Club was held last night at Police Bahru to elect officers and committees for the ensuing year. Inspector Spinks has280 words
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Article95 1904-02-18 11 I Australian Surveyor libels the Bay states in some information which Buffers t° his friends in New South K.;;. He concludes his advice as V “If married, he should not go Bp unless desperate; if engaged to p arried, he should only go to save 1 'ittle95 words
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Article442 1904-02-18 11 I following pahsengera arrived by the I .nail steamer Roan yesterday evening, g p,re men—Mr. Chr. M. Kristiansen, Mr I p i. From Southampton—Mr. A. Wigley, I von Tunzelmann, Mrs. Elcum, Mr. S. a urn. Mra. K. Roberto, Mr. and Mrs. J. ■inling, Mr. and Vra.442 words
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Article344 1904-02-18 11 I Bangkok is fortunate in having a Bo-ahead re«s which, although it is B frequently obliged to make Bricks with a minimum of straw, keeps Bn? interests of Siam in the foreBour.d and daily fosters and Bacourages that better knowledge ot Be leople and conditions of the Bountry344 words
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Article190 1904-02-18 11 Ate Agricultural Department has been provided for the F.M.S. with an officer, to be called “Director of Agriculture and Chairman of Agricultural Board,” in chrj-ge. The Superintendent’s Experimental Plantations at Batu Tiga will be subordinate to him. The creation of such a Department has been advocated190 words
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Article318 1904-02-18 11 A meeting of mining Towkays was to be held at the office of the Protector of Chinese, Ipoh, on the Bth instant, to discuss the feasibility of bringing a uniform system of shaft-working into force in Perak. It is proposed among •other things, says the Straits Echo to318 words
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242 1904-02-18 11 A gymkhana, which should prove an exceedingly interesting affair, has been arranged through the assistance of the Singapore Sporting Club, to take place at the Racecourse on Saturday, 9th April, at 2 p.m. A special committee has been appointed to take charge of the sports, Mr.242 words
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Article65 1904-02-18 11 It is notified that on the 6th Feb. a small black and white buoy was placed 1,0(0 feet N.R Magt. from N end of New Pier. Ships are not to anchor inside a line drawn from the N white buoy and the said black and white buoy. Ships65 words
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Article485 1904-02-18 11 JAPANESF. NAVAL RESERVES ORDERED HOME. The Japanese Consulate in Singapore received a telegram from the naval station at Saseho, near Nagasaki, yesterday, as follow.**: Japanese Naval reserves must return in*mediately from Singapore. The Consul has accordingly taken steps to communicate the contents of the wire td his compatriots485 words
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Article115 1904-02-18 11 Bureau at Penang. Since its formation some four months ago, the Labour Bureau at Penang has done mufih toward the importation ot labour to meet requirements, and to prevention of competition amongst employers in recruiting. The Bureau is appreciated by employers of labofir all over the F. M.115 words
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Article167 1904-02-18 11 Mr Nelson, the Supdt. Post and Telegraphs in Perak, who has been ailing for some time, has not yet recovered from his illness. According to the Straits Echo the doctors say that it is essential for him to go away on leave to England. Mr. Nelson came167 words
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Article592 1904-02-18 11 A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon, Dr. W. R. C. Middleton, Deputy President, in the chair. The members present were Dr. Murray Robertson, Messrs. C J. Saunders, Rowland Allen, A. J. W. Watkins, Lee Choon Guan; Mr. J. Polglase, Secretary, and Mr. R.592 words
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Article112 1904-02-18 11 Dr. Brown has been granted six months’ leave of absence from his duties as a member of the Legislative Council. Archdeacon Dunkerley is due here from home by the next P. and O. mail. Tuesday and Wednesday next will be observed throughout the Colony as Bank Holidays, for112 words
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Article61 1904-02-18 11 —Indian paper. Java has ceased to be the granary of plenty for Holland that it was. Banoa and Billiton do not now supply the greater share of the world’s requirement in the matter of tin. The oil-fields of Sumatra have not as yet out-rivalled Burma, and the gold—Indian paper. - 61 words
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Article753 1904-02-18 11 The Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club has been performing Hit Excellency. The rikisha-pullers are pouring in for registration a l Kuala Lumpur faster than the Sanitary Board can license them, even though thfc staff is working overtime. At Bonham Street, Hongkong, on* the 5th instant, a fire consumed753 words
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Article132 1904-02-18 12 In*Bp Hickky has arrested a Chinese “boy” named An Ah Moey for stealing a ring from the dead body of a European lady in the house where he was employed. The boy denied the theft, but Insp. Hickey found a pawnticket hidden in one of his shoes. The132 words
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Article148 1904-02-18 12 The 200 yards’ monthly medal rr.ee was swum at Tanjong Katong yesterday morning in rather lumpy water. The result was Nieol (40 secs.) 1; Henderson (5 secs.) 2; Jensen (11 scc9.)3. Winner’s time 3.16. A few inches only divided the three placed men. It was a very148 words
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Article129 1904-02-18 12 Thirteen Joint Stock Companies were registered here last year. Their names and nominal capital were as follows: The Belat Tin Mining Company ...S 3(X),U00 Guthrie Company 1,000,000 DuDeai n House 350 000 Singapore Cold Storage Company 600,000 McAlister and Company 50u,000 The Singapore and Johore Rubber Company129 words
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Article398 1904-02-18 12 Half-Yearly Report. Thc following is the seventy-seventh report of the court of directors to the ordinary t?alf-yearjy general meeting of shareholders to be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on Saturday, the 20th February at noon: The directors have now to submit a statement of the398 words
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Article770 1904-02-18 12 The stock of coal in Port Arthur] the other day was 120,000 tons ofi Cardiff, and 80,000 of Japanese. There! were forty raen-of-war* in and outside I the harbour a fortnight ago The, Viceroy had then over 100,COO troops under his orders, and 80,000 more were on their770 words
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Article2299 1904-02-18 12 Army Reform. It is officially announced that, with the recommendation of the War Office Committee the Government, with the King’s approval, has decided to appoint an Army Council framed on the model of the Board of Admiralty. In order to secure continuity and consistency, the Committee recommends the2,299 words
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Article294 1904-02-18 12 A Woman Hacked to Pieces A GHASTLY murder is reported f r Jurong. It appears that morning a Teochew Christian living a plantation off* the 9| mile on J ur V Road went to town to sell some flJ* and left his wife alone in the294 words
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Article301 1904-02-18 12 The Little Cup. The competition for the Cup prestc ted to the Club by Mr. R Lit»le us finished op Friday, when J H. D Jod« met R T. Reid in the final. This was the best match of tbtl competition. At the fifteenth hole Jons| was301 words
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Article882 1904-02-18 13 I JAPANESE OFFICIAL NEWS. I important cablegram was received Japanese Consulate in Singapore from the naval authorities in The communication ran as ♦allows I Request made through the British Consul at |i bemulpho for placing 34 of the wounded Ipaisians under the care of some charitable I ency882 words
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Article98 1904-02-18 13 Considerable improvements have lately been made at Raffles Tiffin Rooms with the result that this .popular rendezvous has become more attractive than ever. Barcelona tiles laid in patterns take the place of the old dingy flooring, and a new bar has been erected. Lavatory accommodation is provided,98 words
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Article102 1904-02-18 13 The many friends, of Captain Davies of the Bingo Maru will be pleased to learn that he has been appointed assistant manager of the Grand Hotel Ltd, Yokohama. As a host and entertainer Captain Davies has a reputation which many might envy and in these capacities102 words
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Article127 1904-02-18 13 The Giljak which, according to our special telegram, was also destroyed at Chemulpo, was a gunboat of 1,300 tons and 100 i. h. p. giving her a speed of 12 knots. She was launched at St Petersburg in ’97 and belonged to the Siberian flotilla. Her127 words
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Article89 1904-02-18 13 It has been decided by Mr. Justice Law at Penang, that the Supreme Court has no power to hear appeals from convictions* by the Registrar of Jinrikishas, who holds the 4>ower of a Magistrate under the recently passed Ordinance. The Chinese New Year passed off very quietly89 words
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Article100 1904-02-18 13 Tbe following is tbe result of the January operation at the Penjum mines: 67 ounces gold from 950 tons ore crushed, estimated value being $2,500 A subsequent wire received on the 6th instant announced an 11 important discovery at Manik, likely to prove a valuable ore body.” Tbe directors100 words
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Article114 1904-02-18 13 On Monday, a Kling who had been employed as bill collector by the Teutonia Club, was sentenced by the Bench Court to six months’ rigorous imprisonment for criminal breach of trust in respect of $640, the property of the Club. On the 24 ult a Chinaman attempted to114 words
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Article105 1904-02-18 13 The usual monthly medal was played for on 13th and 14th inst. There was a strong attendance of members, but the very hard state of the course made good scoring difficult. Lieut. Walker’s play, however, was very interesting, and attracted a great deal of attention, his105 words
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Article315 1904-02-18 13 The Singapore agents of the Russian Volunteer Fleet have do news of the Ekateri.no:lav which left Vladivostock on the 4ih. The vessel should have been here yesterday, but it is conjectured that she kept away from her usual course and took a roundabout journey which may prolong her315 words
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Article279 1904-02-18 13 A Deer Roasted to Death. About 11 o'clock last night a fin broke out in some stables on Am Hill. Tbe buildings*belonged to a Chinaman and were rented by Cap* Otto Pahnke of Behn Meyer and Co. It is understood that the fire originated from tbe cooking279 words
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Article164 1904-02-18 13 Play on Friday. MIXED DOUBLES. A. CLASS. Mrs. Waddell and Mr. Fred Salzmann Mraand Mrs. Hartnell. Mrs. Dare and Mr. J. Ande*son v. Mrs. Bra* dell and Mr. Elliot. .viss Gann and Mr. MacDongall v. Mrs. Christie and Mj\ Miles. Mrs. Holriswor»h Hunt and Sir164 words
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Advertisement21 1904-02-18 13 ENGLISH NURSE, at present is Java, desires situation with famly returning to England shortly. Apply to NURSE, c/o Strait 9 Timet.21 words
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Advertisement733 1904-02-18 13 A STAOE SECRET. How Actress Keep Their Oood Lo6k. It is quite exceptional now-a-dav,” says an important London newspaper, to find an actress who has not mastered the secret of preserving her good looks, despite the late hours and the ill-ventilated atmosphere of the theatre.” The secret is simple. It733 words
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Advertisement931 1904-02-18 13 THE NEW AFRIKAND All thinkers are agreed that the ultimate destiny of this continent [South Africa] is m agnifioent. They differ in opinion in respect of its transitory changes, not its final form. That the Dutch and British elements here will eventually merge into one virile race strengthened by streams931 words
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Article746 1904-02-18 14 tvglvml* sloe# Noon of Monday. Oer. air. 3,813 toot, Capt Behan feldt, 18tb Fab. From Hongkong, 9th Feb. O c., and 113 dLp. Bohn Meyer A Co. For Colombo, U—Rds. AmAent, Brit. ttr. 185 tons, Capt Hunter 16th m. From T. Anson, 14th Feb. G o., and746 words
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Article1298 1904-02-18 14 m] r jk'LAo T Vessel's Name A Tons. Captain From Sailed Consigntas. 5 Rio- j Feb j 9 Ophir Dut sir 206 Koenig Manggala Feb 6EngBengGuan 9R. Sohiff Baroe str.l 68 Nacodab Rhio Feb 9) Kim Hoe Bee 10 Bantam str. 3114 Smith Batavia Feb 4 Daendels and Co.1,298 words
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Article881 1904-02-18 14 Date. Vessel's Name. Flag A Hro i Tows. Destivatiox. i Feb 9 Paroo Brit sir. 1719 Fremantle via ports 9 i Hong Ho *tr. 64 Djambie 9 Pentakota Wr. 2209 Penang, Rangoon and Calcntu 9 i Nam Sang j str. 2591 Hongkong •10 Mint str. .1981 Elephant Point 10881 words
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