The Straits Budget, 28 April 1904
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section37 1904-04-28 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” h*BTABI»TBHKD OVER HALF A CENTURY Cable Addrem: Times, Bdigapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cemtb. Straits Times 15 cents. VOL. LVJIT. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1904. No. 4^lo37 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 28TH APRIL.
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Article207 1904-04-28 1 N i,.v —On the 21 *t April, at Ansdell Grange Road, the wife of H. VV. NtK>x, o* f>U ;;pv\N r.-On the 12th April, at The Hut, r;\u (t*jah, !*era\, the wife of FBANCIS Jom rtF.VANT, li .rruter at-law, of a daughter. khlkrs —On the 17th April, at Hales-a-r.rth,207 words
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Article360 1904-04-28 1 k—Wi*lle»*ton On the sth of April, Hanrhow. Arthur Christopher, youngest 'OL OrORGe. F.V \NS NfOULK, D D., Bishop :a M:«r China, to M ABEL B’NETT, y »unger aught**' of tue late JOHN Wolleston, icitor i.—Wili.IAMS.—On the 31st March, "uangtiai, bv the Rev C. H Hickling. lioir U Astill of360 words
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Article295 1904-04-28 1 i**iDING A KTICLB3. t>ai Adnnr-il l*»xe»eff. h’hin* a*. Mn^aziLe. !"t. tteorgt-’g l»nv Ljucation for M;«my** l 1 irit KifniV, t. IxuilMftm Up North. Commercial f dac»ioQ. Cotal. T M iritet Quotations! New*, f SSX3t ’Porl, n SL' I >-nriT^" r ,n kent>*’P r- l- 0 ■>*“*»• K295 words
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Article634 1904-04-28 1 Singapore, 28th April, 1904. PRODUCE. .ambiei buyer* f 8 60 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 16 00 opra Bai» >* 7 do Pontlanak 7 40 -*epper, Black 28 624 do White, (6%) 47 00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3 70 do Brunei No i 3 474 Pearl Sago 5 15|634 words
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Article309 1904-04-28 1 Tbb Straits Budget, this week, :s despatched by the P. and O s.B Bengal Ihe Budget n» xt will be mailed by the B. I. 8 8. Zamaiiia. The homeward mail by the M M. 8 8 S<dazie closed on Monday. The German mail from Europe309 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article784 1904-04-28 1 (Strait* Time*, 20 th April I Japanese coal seems to be extending its own market, and the war, instead of retarding its export, now sees it in use as far as west as Colombo. Returns just published at the Ceylon port show that the imports of coal there(Strait* Time*, 20th April) I - 784 words
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Article1237 1904-04-28 1 (Straits Times 2\st April.) Admiral Alex buff's resignation is the most important item cf news that has come to hand since the despatch arrived announcing the first attack on Port Arthur. I* is a portentous indication of the troubles that are brewing among the Russian leaders; and the(Straits Times, 2\st April.) - 1,237 words
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Article846 1904-04-28 2 (Straits Times 22nd April.) With its current issue, the Straits Chinese Magazine begins its eighth volume, and the leading article in whic i the Eiitor recounts his trials during the past seven years makes very interesting reading for anybody concerned in the welfare of the Baba. He points(Straits Times, 22nd April.) - 846 words
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Article810 1904-04-28 2 (Straits Times 23rd April) Everybody will rej >ice to learn that to-day i»i the pious and inspiring anniversary of St. George and St. George, as everybody knows, i? the patron saint of golden sovereigns and the English. If >ou see people going about the streets to-day with(Straits Times, 23rd April) - 810 words
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Article543 1904-04-28 2 (Straits Times 23rd April.) Mk. James Campbell Klk, the Secretary to the Sultan of Johore, and Mrs. Campbell Ker are proceeding boine by the 1*. and O. Liner Bengal on the 29th inst. Their departure is of special luterest, because it marks the beginning ot a new(Straits Times % 23rd April.) - 543 words
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Article463 1904-04-28 2 (Straits Times 2otk April Less than a week lias elapsed we mentiofaed the harassing method* whereby the Spirit Farmer enfo, Ce his monopoly in respect of certain Europeans who transgress the local liquor ordinances through entirely excusable ignorance, and are punished to an extent quite out of(Straits Times, 2otk April - 463 words
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Article785 1904-04-28 2 (Straits Tif»ms t 26th April) M. Lou bet’s visit to Rjme places the President of the French Republic in u position of diplomatic delicacy which might well upset any person whose world was bounded by the sea of politics As the equivalent to the sovereign of “Catholic France,”(Straits Tif»mst 26th April) - 785 words
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Article759 1904-04-28 3 '»Vr«if# 'limes, 26th, April.) T sipru.) Ruslans to have a severe fright on a6 t coast of Korea, though >ln of sinking one Japanese the harbor at Wonsan -rcely sensational enough to separate despatches 1 Inve receive! on the subject. 8 eerns, however, that something tnat the mere'»Vr«if# 'limes, 26th, April.) - 759 words
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Article3336 1904-04-28 3 (Straits Times 27 ih April.) A cow respondent whose opinions on educational matters are worthy o( all consideration submits a few points in regard to the forthcoming Cbambet of Commerce examination in cornmercial and he adds som* questions that seem apropos in th» premises. For instaoce, he asks(Straits Times, 27ih April.) - 3,336 words
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Article421 1904-04-28 4 I are larger than his resources, forwards I us a dollar for a good cause, I and the Straits Times supplements I that dollar with four more, in order to bring the sum up to $5. The total I required is $40. In the letter which421 words
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Obituary76 1904-04-28 1 i PATHS. b-.ji'r.Y. —l»n the l°th Apr>l. on board the Honukon_', WlLMXM Frank PAMSEV, Wanaw* r, Kowloon f»a» Works, aired 32 years. uEslik.—On th IIrh April, died and nri d !>•«) in le« So ith »*f Hnnjrkonjr, W. H. br-'LiK. 3rd Fnuii.e r of s.s. Ptlnyo. Frifn Is this intimation.76 words
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Article124 1904-04-28 4 The N irwegian steamer Saga arrived this morning from Calcutta wth a full eargo of coal lor the Borneo Coy Ltd. here. The Chinese t hnsiian Association will meet at the Priusep Street Church on the 22nd instant, at 8 p. m when an •**ay on M124 words
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Article142 1904-04-28 4 Judgment was delivered to-day on the appeal under the Bankruptcy Ordinance which came before the Court with Messrs. Braddell Brother* as the plaintiffs and the Official Assignee as defendant The question arose over the matter of Chop* Kee Chiang. The Chief Justice said that the question to142 words
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Article107 1904-04-28 4 A cricket match between a Ceylon XI and the Singapore Recreation Club was played on the S.R.C. ground on Siturday last. Mr. N. Grenier of Selangor played for the former team and Mr. Frank of Penang for the latter. The former team won the toss. At 4 30 p.m.107 words
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Article152 1904-04-28 4 Japan Outsde the War Zone. The Japanese Consul in Singupnre requests us to publish the following telegiam which he has received In answer to inquiries too numerous for individual response, and in hope of correcting some erroneous impressions that ekist abroad, we, the Mayors of the principal152 words
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Article484 1904-04-28 4 The following passengers left here yesterday morning by the German mail steamer Hamburg For Penang—Mrs. M. 11. King, Mr. Schumacher, Mr. G. N. Hawley. For Colombo—Mr. T. H. Adams. For Port Said Baron Kinon, Baron Ambtos Ralli. For Genoa —Mr. C. W. Abram*, Mr. and Mrs. E. Troost,484 words
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Article385 1904-04-28 4 Curious Cootent’on. The appeal to the Supreme Court I from the Magistrate's Court in the I chandu dross case —which has been I frequently detailed in these columns I was started on Monday afternoon —the Chief Justice (Sir Lionel Cox) and Mr I Justice Hyndman-Jones on385 words
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Article267 1904-04-28 4 Big Damages Awarded. Mb. Justice Hyndman-Jones delivered a very lengthy judgment in the case brought by Mr. Powell Robinson against three Chinese for damages on corse* quenoa of delaying the work of erecting building to be occupied by him in B ittery Hoad, and for267 words
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Article149 1904-04-28 4 J'MKs Hughes, who describes him*h1i a** a Burgher and who was before Mr S. th last Friday for cheating, wa* «gxio before Mr. Heth this morning On oath he gave evidence of his charaehut in cross-examin »tion Insp Howard elicited that he had recently done nine months149 words
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Article179 1904-04-28 4 I A special meeting of the Muni*: Commissioners was helH Dlc, P Municipal Office yesterday a fcL U r o consider the Supplementald** No. 1 for W 4 Dr. KgJH Deputy President, presided and V h were also present: Lieut -Col d at her, I. G. P., Dr.179 words
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Article389 1904-04-28 4 The charge of the theft of £120 by u, of the ship’s boys on board the s.s. Sulfa was withdrawn on Monday. Suffice evidence to support the prosecution wj not forthcoming. £90 had been recovery Yesterday morning five Chinamen wer* before Mr. Gibson for keeping a place for389 words
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Article191 1904-04-28 4 On the night ol ..«i 11th inrt., 1 score or so of wild young elected to have some fun among the®* -elves. stick** and stones being P r^ ml t nent When the fun was going on merrily in Kallang R'»ad, the p'j’. appeared anH spoiled the sport. I191 words
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Article106 1904-04-28 6 Mr. A. M Bvrn-Murdoch to be Conservator of Forests. F M.S and S.S Mr. E. Driscoll to he Foreman Ganger and Platelayer, F.M.S R Mr. L. \Vra> to be Director of Museums, FM S. Mr. C. R Hanson to act as General Man ;.ger, F M.S.R106 words
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Article149 1904-04-28 6 The Singora was undocked at Tanjony Pagar on the morning of the 21st instant. The steamers Australuid and Jirouicer were both towed to Tanjong Pagar on the forenoon of the 21st and dry-uocked there. The same day the Sarie Hornco was towed to Keppel Harbour where she was149 words
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Article154 1904-04-28 6 Two or three wee*s ago it was discovered that the bones of ninety-two human beings had been dug up in a local Chinese burial ground without permission. The Municipal Sanitary authorities took steps against the caretaker of the place. Yesterday, the case was before Mr. Gibson who decided154 words
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Article191 1904-04-28 6 French Soldiers Killed. Since her acquisition of the territory of Kwanchowan, near the Tonquin border in 1898, France has experienced considerable trouble with the bands of armed outlaws that have infested these regions from time immemorial. During the first three years of occupation, the Government of French191 words
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Article174 1904-04-28 6 The Commission passed under the Manual and Signet, appointing Sir John Anderson, k c.m.g., to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements and their Dependencies, is published. The following appointments take effect from the 16th instant. Mr. Oliver Marks to be the Governor’? private secretary, and Captain174 words
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Article849 1904-04-28 6 Friday, April 22nd. PRESENT. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G. Hon. VV\ T. Taylor, c. M. a., (Colonial Secretary). Hon. W. R. Collyer i.s.o. (Attorney-General). Hon. F. G. Fenny (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. E C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. G. S. Murray. Hon. W. J. Napier. Hon.849 words
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Article460 1904-04-28 6 Yesterday afternoon, J. Saxton was before Mr. Seth for preliminary enquiry into allegations of forgery and defamation brought against, him by G. H. Hone. Sergt. Connor conducted the case. G. H. Hone said he was a Mining Engineer and had come with a part} from British North460 words
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Article250 1904-04-28 6 In the eaily hours of this morning a fire broke out in a Kling shop in Arab Street. The building belonged to a Chinaman of Malacca Street, who also owns the whole row of houses in the vicinity. The house in question was rented by some250 words
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Article1204 1904-04-28 6 The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal office yesterday afternoon, Dr. W. R. C. Middleton, the Deputy President, presided and there w’ere also present; Lieut.-Col. E. G. Pennefather and Messrs. A. J. Watkins, C. J. Saunders, Choa Giang Thye, Lee Choon Guan,1,204 words
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Article367 1904-04-28 6 His Article on the F.M.S. reviewed. Mr. Alleyne Ireland’s article on tli»Federated Malay States, which we re cently reprinted from the New' York Outlook —an entirely different publica tion from the London weekly of the name—has elicited very favorable criti cisms from many sources, and we subjoin367 words
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Article481 1904-04-28 7 provision is made for the*travelB* ret their food cooked at certain 80 *hich are built with bricks in the t^ r 5 0 t the ship. The vessel also prorerU lar proiessional Chinese cooks, irom one ship to another, making oV age backwards and forwards cl r r services may481 words
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Article115 1904-04-28 7 To the public it is not generally knowu :ut a great deal lias been done recently the Municipal water Department to liiniiuise the risk of extensive damage case of fire. During the past three i four months water mains have been down where such mains did not115 words
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Article245 1904-04-28 7 Ihe N steamer Solve) g iHived from Barry this morning with tons of coal. Ihk Selangor Mines Association have *uU.-ribed $l,OOO to the London School 1 topical Medicine. Jhe Hi it isli steamer Angus arrived rorn harry this morning with 3,600 P as o! coal for the245 words
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Article119 1904-04-28 7 The Perak Turf Club propose having three days racing in August on the 9th, 11th and 13th. In all there will be 23 races, six of which will be for griffins. Out of the 20 animals ordered, 16 have so far been subscribed for. The Taiping119 words
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Article161 1904-04-28 7 A young Javanese syce named il assail was brought up on remand before Mr. Seth yesterday for further enquiry into the collision which occurred on Cavenagh Bridge at 10-30 am. on the 12 inst., when a rikisha was collided with and the puller run over and injured.161 words
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Article567 1904-04-28 7 A Penang Opinion on the Betting at Medan. Vigilant,” the correspondent of the Straits Echo at the recent race meeting at Deli, made the following comments upon the influence that the betting, then permitted there for the first time, had upon the receipts of the totalizators567 words
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3045 1904-04-28 7 The Preliminary Inquiry. A preliminary inquiry was held yesterday afternoon before Mr. Gibson into tlie circumstances attending the death of Frederick Warzburgh, in Singapore, Mr. Raine appeared on behalf of Joseph Somers, musical director of the Stanley Opera Co, who was charged with3,045 words
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Article1840 1904-04-28 8 (From our Special Correspondent) Seoul 16/A Marche 1904. It is rumoured that there is a terrible Guy Fawkes plot in the Korean Emperor’s palace. There usually is. The Koreans who interest themselves in the profession of politics seldom conceive the notion of accomplishing any important change without1,840 words
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Article190 1904-04-28 8 Official f H igh- handedness. The Rajah of Sarawak has directed that the following facts should be made public. In December last a letter was posted by a Chinese merchant which, although it contained nothing which contravened the postal regulations, w r as taken out of the190 words
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Article441 1904-04-28 8 We hear that the wreck of the Telegraph steamer Scotia has been sold for $750. At St. Andrew’s Cathedral on the 20th instant, sixteen boys and twenty •wo girls were confirmed by Bishop Hose. The N. D. L. s.b. Malaya now runs on the Deli line. She441 words
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Article233 1904-04-28 8 Yesterday afternoon, How Soon Peng and another were before Mr. Gibson for preliminary enquiry into an allegation of murder made against them. Mr. Hose, assisted by Insp. Dooley, conducted the case for the Crown. The gist of the evidence elicited was to the effect, that a233 words
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Article246 1904-04-28 8 An interests g experiment is now being carried on in Selangor. The Government has reserved 220 acres of land in an outlying part of Kuala Lumpur for a Malay Agricultural Settlement. The Malays are povertystricken dwellers in Kuala Lumpur, where wretched huts render their quarter an246 words
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Article529 1904-04-28 8 Yesterday afternoon V W nwas arraigned before Messri u* 1 and Coins an and charged unrf*. k 101, sub-sections (f) and Bankruptcy Ordinance for du-i examination by the Official into the state of his affairs ma?® omission to the effect that with-"* preceding six years he had529 words
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Article232 1904-04-28 8 Last night a stabbing affray place in Park Road between two Cas ese white-washers. Both men receitfslight wounds. It appears that f# attacked the other with a knife the latter snatched the knife away returned the compliment. Both were arrested and sent to the Hcsp l where their232 words
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Article155 1904-04-28 9 The leads off with a Or*!.. f«3Pfevievv by Mr- ©erry f who brings forward facts and figures to come to the conclusion that it needs only more extensive planting and enterprise, to give the Colony and the F.M.B. a lead in that staple which it would be impossible to155 words
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Article161 1904-04-28 9 The Saga arrived from Calcutta on the 20th inst. with a cargo of 1554 tons Bengal coal, part of which is being discharged at Tanjong Pagar, the rest being intended for Bangkok. The Idxmensus arrived on the 20th from Japan with a large number of deck passengers, general161 words
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Article171 1904-04-28 9 Masters Responsbe. About 11 a.m., on the 6th inst., a .Javanese syce driving a carriage belonging to Neo Guan Chye was arrested for driving along Hill Street in a rash manner so as not to show due regard lor the safety of the public. He lost controi over171 words
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Article286 1904-04-28 9 Farewell Dnner to Mr. H. A. W. Aylesbury. On Saturday evening, April 16tb, a Grew ell dinner was given to Mr. H. A. Aylesbury in the Tapah Club. 1 pwards of thirty gentlemen were present including Messrs. Scott, the district Officer of Eatang Padang, 't. G. Caulfield, G. M.286 words
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Article1115 1904-04-28 9 j Continuation of the Hearing this Morning. At 10 this n;oroinsr. J. M. Somer. was again tefore Mr. GiUou for fuither enquiry into the allegation of the murder of Frederick Warzburg in rlylam Street on the morning of the 20th met. Mr. Edlin watched the case for the1,115 words
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Article255 1904-04-28 9 The following passengers arrived here yesterday afternoon by the Imperial German mail steamer Bayern. From Bremen:—Mr. Emil Andreas, Mr. Hubert Dubois, Mr. Arthur Leibholz. From —Rotterdam —Miss Hillerstrom, Mr. H. T. Sleyser. From Antwerp: Mrs. T. Olree and children, Mrs. Baugert. From Southampton —Mrs. N. Paton,255 words
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Article497 1904-04-28 9 The Postmaster's Defence. The following correspondence with reference to the delay in the despatch of mails f{pm Singapore to Bangkok appears in the Bangkok Times To THE EdITOROF THE BANGKOK TlME8 Sir,—Referring to the articles which the Bangkok Times published recently about the delays which the497 words
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Article317 1904-04-28 9 Straits Settlements* Treatment of Bribery from an English Point of View. The Sanitary Record of March 17ih, passes the following comment upon the methods that obtain in regard to the punishment of respectable delinquents who are convicted of the paltry offence of bribing, or attempting to317 words
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Article663 1904-04-28 9 She Arrives at Singapore this Morning. The imposing-looking cruiser U.M.S. Andromeda arrived this morning on her way to the China station. She will relieve H.M.S. Blenheim, now in Singapore, and spend the usual term of three years at the China station. The Andromeda has a most663 words
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Article389 1904-04-28 9 Mu. J. S. Power df the Ceyloft, Survey Department has been engaged by the Straits Government for the Singapore survey work. Mr. E. H. Strobel, the new General Adviser to the Siamese Government, has been gazetted to the rank of Minister Plenipotentiary, Foreign Office, Bangkok. The Government389 words
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Article299 1904-04-28 10 Two Europeans and Many Natives Killed. A terrible accident occurred at Plaiijoe in Palembang on the 21st inst. when an explosion occurred in an oil tank with the result that five other tanks were ignited and also exploded Two Europeans and six natives were killed.299 words
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292 1904-04-28 10 T is reported by the Bangkok Times that the Chief of Luang Prabang, or King as he was officially styled by the French Government, died on the 25th of last month, a« the result of an attack of apoplexy. He was 62 years292 words
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Article152 1904-04-28 10 Harbour Lights.” Last night the Fam y Stanley Opera and Dramatic Company staged Harbour Lights at tlie Town Hall. Th» piece went very well and was anothei success for the C*. mpany. Both M>s* Fanny Stanley and Miss D**lly Childs were excellent. Miss Fanny Stanley is always152 words
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Article45 1904-04-28 10 Taa Xtw Y»rn \Y&rld states that, commencing on At nl 5, a daily morning newspaper will lie printed upon all Transatlantic liners The ships are to be equipped with the Marconi system in order to obtain thtir news bulletins daily.45 words
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Article351 1904-04-28 10 Two Chinaman arrested by 8ergt. Major Bloloh were yesterday fined each fi0 in default, six weeks for posses.-ion of illicit chandu. They had got pogt*essi m of a number of papers in which the F »rm makes up its packets, and they h id bunched some needles so351 words
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Article374 1904-04-28 10 Yesterday afternoon, Pte. G. Ward of the Manchester Regiment was prosecuted by nsp: Hickey before Mr. Gibson for alleged criminal breach of trust in respect of some money, clothes and a Queen’s chocolate box belonging to Mr. W. A. B. Goodall on the 24 January last. Mr.374 words
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Article157 1904-04-28 10 For Singapore. Per P. O a s lud, 1 a oonecting w it lhf» at am r Coro<a >> de xt rolotn »o f»* nt otidorj Mar 8 due i©t May Kev H h Monou. Mr. A. E J. Le vis M L J C. vodergnu P»»r157 words
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Article420 1904-04-28 10 (From Exchanges.) The golden wealth ot Celebes has long attracted notice in the minii g world. Ihe results, however, of pione* t work hove proved to be disheartening. Signs rf uold were; f* nnrl plentifully enough by prospector- but non* ot the finds could be mined at a420 words
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Article594 1904-04-28 10 Report for 1903. Mb C. E. Velge, the Registrar of the Supreme Court thus describes the course of judicial work, last year: The number of crimiial cases in the two 5 i in and 5 in |9»*:<] s practi ally the ame. it w’ou d t-e unsafe594 words
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Article391 1904-04-28 10 Jiarch 19 th April. On the 14th inst. the State Commissioner accompanied by Mr. A. J. Tamboosamy, Superintendent of the P. W. D., crossed the river and inspected the repairs to the road leading Malacca, and the filling up of marshy land near the Kessang river. It is391 words
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Article505 1904-04-28 10 Optimist Ideas. i uk F. M. S. Government has under consideration a proposal to establish in a purely Mala}’ district a purely Malay school, in which the natives of the land may receive a thorough English education at the same time as they are to retain all505 words
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Article742 1904-04-28 10 Me. K. a Svo^VJeV^J 1 has gone down-river with hi* ji lerun*. Mr N T. Gray, in order to*! information to the latter co nc he coaet districts on the spot atokoe, who is going on is montsl leave, has not yet succeeded in i passage owing to742 words
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Article616 1904-04-28 10 The April Monthly Medal for U'. I play wan competed f r last Mod I an** won hy Mi-sGervle. A The full scores returned rr I foil* up:— I Mins Clertle I Mr*. Wiidit.ll I Mrs. Powlie S I Mr-. I ut. n ing 6®" 4616 words
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Article1957 1904-04-28 11 W 0m "11 'on'* p ",'leut iuKorea.) I'hat is I ruth?” said Jesting Pilate, I and did not Pause for Answer. I Bacon’s lissay on Truth.” I on*- ..f the “pauses between the I d < n r a! war news is very scarce. I .illy1,957 words
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Article492 1904-04-28 11 On the home market three weeks ago, subscriptions were invited for an issue of 55,000 preferred shares of £I each, at par, in the Wellesley (Penang) Estates, Ltd. The company has a share capital of 6o 000, divided into 90,000 preferred and 70,000 deferred shares, both of492 words
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Article467 1904-04-28 11 Departmental Report. The expenditure during the year in each State was as follows, including Federal Works:— Perak $1,680,362.57 Selangor 1,528,963.11 Negri Sembilan 762,239.98 Pahang 234,254 74 Total $4,205,829.40 The cost of establishments was in Perak $118,143.84, Selangor $134,875.50, Negri Sembilan $48,626 65, and Pahang $29,291;467 words
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Article412 1904-04-28 11 It will please the many friends of Mr. G. Fertile to learn that he is coming out again to the Straits, and may be expected to arrive here by the Sachsen on May 6th. It is reported that Mr. Robert Sutherland, formerly a broker in Rangoon, has412 words
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Article46 1904-04-28 11 The Verdict of the Coroner js “Culpable Homicide.’* The Coroner’s enquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Frederick Warzburg in Hylam Street on the morning of the 20th inst. has resulted in a verdict of culpable homicide being returned against J. M. Somers.46 words
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Article37 1904-04-28 11 H. M. S. Blenheim left homeward bound on Friday. Her relief, the Andromeda, left for Hongkong yesterday. The Italian cruiser Piemonte left for Venice yesterday morning. H.M.S. Talbot remains here as Senior Naval Officer’s ship.37 words
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Article203 1904-04-28 11 Judgment was given by the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court to-day in the case of Campbell and Co. against Nana Pakir Mahomed. The plaintiff claimed $4,093, the amount due on a promissory note made by defendant and one Moona Mahomed Ismail, now a bankrupt. The203 words
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Correspondence.
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Article343 1904-04-28 12 7 2 the Editor of the “Straits Times." S;k, —In a recent issue the Straits Times was kind enough to make some remarks on what must have seemed to the public to be an extraordinary case. I mean the case in which a j.oor Kling was fined343 words
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Article168 1904-04-28 12 Vhen the German mail •>.*. litiyt ru lett her moorings at Tanjong Pagar wharf >c Friday morning she carried out into the stream a Chinaman who had been loafing about the ship. When he perceiv'd the dilemma he was in, he jumped ov3ri>oard and swam for a barge168 words
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Article134 1904-04-28 12 ioTERDAY morning an interesting wjdding took place at Telnk Ayer. .Street when Miss Khoo Heng Neo, the third daughter of the late Mr. Khoo Cheng Teong, of Singapore, was united in matrimony to Mr. Seet Tiong Wah, the eldest son of Mr. Seet Ewe Boon, compradore of the134 words
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Article122 1904-04-28 12 Ihe Municipal Progress Report for February, sayslt has been mutually agrepd bv Mr. Palliserand the Manager of Messrs. Howarth Erskine <fc Co. that the contract for the Kalang Extension work should be signed by Messrs. Howarth Erskine <fc Co. with Mr. Palliser as beiDg in charge122 words
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Article383 1904-04-28 12 THE BINGO MARU.” CHASED BY RUSSIAN WARSHIPS BUT ESCAPES. Successful Though Stormy Voyage Round the Cape. The N. Y. K Liner Bingo-morn Captain Davies, It. N. R., the last Japanese ship to go through Singapore bound East, arrived here from home at 10 o’clock this morning, having arrived from Cardiff383 words
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Article755 1904-04-28 12 Revelations in Court. On Saturday morning, Mr. Gibson continued the preliminary enquiry into the allegation of murder made against How Soon Peng and Tan Soon Chiang. The case refers to the disappearance on the 4th August last of a woman named Tung Ah Whey at a755 words
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Article553 1904-04-28 12 The Colleen Bawn.” The Stanley Opera Company have a large and excellent repertoire. On Saturday night the Company produced The Colleen Bawn or the Brides of Garryowen,” a domestic drama, in three acts, by Dion Boucicault. There was a large and appreciative audience and encores were frequent.553 words
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Article2090 1904-04-28 12 (By Taraband and Old Fort). The weather was bleak and wintry on the Grand National Day, but there was an enormous attendance, for not only do the public love to see a great race, but I!is Majesty was present to see his Ambush II run. lie started a2,090 words
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Article573 1904-04-28 13 Friday afterno«u»the editorial sanctnm d f he Sfrnii,< lb bo was invaded by i rux.uy iiiuivianal with a bouncing in iT-? «*r. .f old bine coat and br >wn kmckni*'*•!<■ rs aid no shirt That j- »i«r i ’iiiis «h Fciibes what followed: He that he573 words
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Article163 1904-04-28 13 The story of a marvellous cure is told in the March number of Our Hospital and (Jharititx. A patient when he first arrived at the London Hospital was a man without a face. It was eaten away by lupus. There were eyes and there was163 words
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Article275 1904-04-28 13 Mr. H. VV r Kirmstonk, the Protector of Chinese, Penang, is said to he "going home on long leave about the middle of the month. One hundred and eightv-nine deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending on the 16 f h April. The ratio per275 words
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Article60 1904-04-28 13 Ye«tfp.day afternoon, V. YV Hingertz was before the Bench Court on remand. Mr Niblett deult somewhat exhaustively with the charges brought against his client, and put forward argument* to show that, ‘what had been done by his client had not fceen done with the intention to defraud.60 words
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Article205 1904-04-28 13 Pirates o. rchzance.” The well-known c>mic opera Pirates of IVnzance” was given by the Stanley Opera Company in the Town Hall las’ '•itriit. One is bound to he amazed at r he variety of ’he Company’s repertoire, which seems gaily to skip from th' -ern u* and205 words
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Article657 1904-04-28 13 DEFENDANT COMMITTED. Yii&terday afternoon, the prelircinai y enquiry m r o the allegation brought against J M. Somers of causing the ieath of F. Warzburg on the 20th inst. by shootine, was resumed by Mr Gibson Dr. J. Lea-k, recalled, produced the coat and singlet which were on657 words
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Article185 1904-04-28 13 The wedding ti* k piace on Saturday •furn<»on of Mr. W King, Manager of he wharf d» pari merit of Tanj ng Pagar D»ck Company, and Miss J» ssie Forster Welsh, daughter off the late Mr F rester Webb, H M I S, Abemeen, Scotland The marriage was solemi>ed185 words
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Correspondcence.
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Article106 1904-04-28 13 To the Editor of the Strait* Timte. ,> Sir, —I also have sorrowed at the apparent miscarriage of ju-tice in the case of the Kling who killed a goat on the roadway so that the animal might oe put out of its misery. I, also, like yuur106 words
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Article82 1904-04-28 13 We have also to acknowledge $5 from N. N” and $1 each from “V. M.” “Tamil,” and “Justice.” The subscription now stands One who knows the facts ..$1 Straits Times 4 A Scot .1 N N. 5 V. M 1 Tamil ..1 Justice 1 $11 Some interesting fad*82 words
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Article102 1904-04-28 13 At 5.35 p.m. on the 22nd bist. at the junction of Stamf rd Road and lli 1 S* reel, Capt. W. Eddowes, Rtgiment, was driving on Stamf >ro Road townwards. A private carri ig* driven by a syce named Sapan bi» Ibrahim was coming from the oppofit* irect102 words
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Article310 1904-04-28 13 On the 22 ult. Lee E. Rung, a man but a few days out of prison, committed in Merchant Street a theft of clothing valued at $33, and when arrested by Detective No. 33, he assaulted him. Yesterday, Insp. Howard prosecuted the, defendant before the Bench Court. lie310 words
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Article156 1904-04-28 13 The Rhfident General. has, sa>sthe Pcruk Pioneer finally decided to rerire on pension in October nut, after a dis»’nguohed career of 31 ytars Entering tl e Eastern Colonial Service in Labuan in 1N73 he was transferred on promotion as G verncr of British N»»rih Borneo in Jm e156 words
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Article841 1904-04-28 13 New Enterprise tor Singapore. •Some time ago we meutioueti the fact that a Company, to be known as the Straits Brewery Company, whs in the course of foimation. Confirmation af th t statement is now afforded by the issue ot the prospectu-. After stating that the841 words
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Article2369 1904-04-28 14 (By Parahaiid arid Old Pori.) Wc believe there are over seven bun dred members in the Sporting Club, am on Friday morning we counted nine o them present to watch the horses at work but although we searched the bar, th» coffee stall, the stands, and other likel)2,369 words
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Article109 1904-04-28 14 A good many rumours would appear to have been prevalent in the Far East as to the intentions of the Sultan of Johore which have little substratum of fact. His Highness does not, we (China F/?prc**) helieve, contemplate for a moment relinquishing his territory to the British Government in109 words
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Article324 1904-04-28 14 In the Federated Malay States, the area under coconut cultivation is est imated approximately at about 77 50* acres, made up as follows— Selangoi 13,‘ 00; Perak 89.500; Negri Semhihu. 13,0u0, and Pahang 12,000 acres. The miners here are not d >ing well in spite of324 words
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1910 1904-04-28 14 A Question o! Land at Telok Blanga. An action at the instance of Jaffer bin Hadji Mahomed against O. d’Almeida was heard before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones in the Supreme Court to-day. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Raine represented the plaintiff; Mr. Ellis appeared for1,910 words
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Article561 1904-04-28 15 Int estimated Population of Hongn:: »r 1963 was 320,631. F.m Anny Estimates include the sum io7.339 for military nu*lay in the r:.' Settlement* in 1904-0. ->.'kxi>\v the Matu. arrived m Cardiff via the Cape with 4,000 C« ol coal for Japan. H K the Governor, accompanied by561 words
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Article46 1904-04-28 15 S. V. I. l«t Eleven u Y.M C.A. let Eleven on Mon lav, 25'h inot, onSRC Result—Y MC A 2 S V.I 1 H.\ 1 Reserves r Y M CA. Reserves played yesterday on St. Joseph ground. Kej-ult Y M.C.A. Reserves 1, SVI Reserves 0.46 words
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Article67 1904-04-28 15 Mr. A Lyttelton, Secretary of State tor the Colonies, in a despatch to the Officer Administering the Government, dated 18th March, regarding Mr. Kynnersley's retirement from the Service, says:—“Mr. Kynnersley’s retirement will be a serious loss to the Colony which he has served so long and so well67 words
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Article88 1904-04-28 15 ihe ruining property held by the Sudu Seremhan Company, in liquidation, in Negri- Sembilan, in the districts of Seremban and Ampanang was sold by auction yesterday by j Messrs Coghlan and Co. Mr 0. Mac- Arthur bought the whole in one lot I for 366,000. The property consisted88 words
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Article170 1904-04-28 15 Ihe annual rej urt of the Cuiiimisi sioner of P- Pee lur the past year shows that the force was below s*length, a > fact due elii* fly to the lack of suitable Malay recruits in Selangor. But that the difficulty in keeping the force up to proper170 words
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Article211 1904-04-28 15 The Italian cruiser Piemont coaled at the wharf before leaving hut H.M S Andromeda bunkered from light* r< out in the roads. The Australiwl and the Brouwer were both undocked at Tanjong Pagar on Saturday forenoon The j Mane Jehsen is now due from Hongkong wit h cargo.211 words
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Article212 1904-04-28 15 On the 22nd inst, Mr. F. Hilton Assistant Borneo Co. reported at the Detective station the non-delivery of 124 bag 9 of flour and five barrels of lard i value $7OO. The man who took delivery had absconded. Enquiries were made, with the result that lnsp: Branagan212 words
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Article457 1904-04-28 15 Accused Committed. Yesterday, Mr. Gibson continued the 1 preliminary enquiry into the allegation brought against How Soon Peng and Soon Cheang of causing on the 4th August last the death of a woman named Tan Ah Wee at a place about 11J miles on the457 words
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Article448 1904-04-28 15 American resident Badly Burned. About 4-30 yesterday afternoon Mr. C. K. Jloxie, of the New York Import and Export Company, whose oflice is in Robinsbn Road, was experimenting with a kerosene oil lamp when it suddenly blew up with disastrous results. It appears that Mr. Hoxie bought some448 words
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Article565 1904-04-28 15 Question of Co*ts to be Settled. An echo of the famous Taman case which has been occupying the legal t'tfen* of Singapore for some months, more or less, was heard in th$ supreme Court yesterday. WheA Mr. Ju&tice Hyndman-Jones took his seat, ihe Sheriff promptly called out as565 words
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Article229 1904-04-28 15 The Perak Government, says the Pinang Gazette, has made a m at happ\ in the person of Mr. L. Wray, I 5.0., for the af ppointment of Director of Museums Mr. Wiav has been officially connected with Perak 'or the past 23 years and during that ime229 words
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Article576 1904-04-28 15 In yesterday’s issue it was mentioned that an interesting communication had >een received from “N. N.” who kindly orwarded $5 towards the subscription n aid of the Kling, who has been victimised to the extent of $4O nder a technical law whicn lie unwittingly transgressed a coupleof576 words
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Article131 1904-04-28 15 On the 20th. inst. Colonel Butcher. Comdg: R. G. A. Fort Canning, reported to the Detective Station by telephone that for some time he had missed smalt* sums of money, and that $5 disappeared on the preceding day. Sergeant. Kel leher went to Fort Canning and131 words
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Advertisement85 1904-04-28 15 LAND SALE. Thk following properties were dis posed of by auction at Powell <fc Co s saleroom yesterday afternoon Land and Shophouses known as Not* 91 91-1 and 91-2, Neil Road, area 3791 ;*q. ft. held under a lease for 999 years from lb f h September, 1882, bought bv”85 words
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Article1223 1904-04-28 16 Tuesday’s Play. PROFESSION PAIR8. Kank I. and Carre beat Broadrick and ft rter S w U. S. 11- Stevens and Barge** beat Williams #r j Edwards, Engineers, 9-7, 9 7. A. CLASS DOUBLES. Gibbon and Carver v. Gray and Barrett, ,imbedB. CLASS DOUBLES. -coalar1,223 words
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Article457 1904-04-28 16 P. O. Per Bengal 29th April:—Mrs. Misses Polglase, Mr. and Mrs Dare, Mr. and Mrs. F. Macdougall, iVr. E. F. H. Fdlin, Mr. and v ’rs. Cumming and children, Tunku Ismail, Tunku Abub<tk&r, Tunkn Ahmad. Inchi Onee, Vlr. and Mrs. J. C. Ker, Mii-s Symons, Mrs. W.457 words
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1087 1904-04-28 16 Special Telegrams to the Straits Times.” Shanghai, 19 th 9 April. Steamers arriving at Chefoo sighted forty Japanese transports under convoy of cruisers, proceeding in the direction of Port Arthur on the night of the 18tb. It is believed that they were probably bound for the Liaotung Gulf. Peruing, 191,087 words
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Article2573 1904-04-28 16 .London, 18 th April. The Daily Exprets says that Mr Arnold- Forster has dratted an army reorganisation scheme. The scheme provides for divisional units. Each unit, both in peace time and during war, will bo ten thousand inen of all arm 9 in strength under independent generals.2,573 words
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Article1634 1904-04-28 17 London, 19 tk April. Major Burt of the 3rd DragoonGuards has been killed by a carriage accident in Piccadilly. Admiral MakarctTs widow has been granted a pension of twenty thousand roubles [a >eai] It is bia.ed at.St. Petersburg onl> a distance ot 600 yards separates the Japanese ou>posts1,634 words
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Article216 1904-04-28 17 Und r this beading the following abbrevia tions are iixed:—str.—s'earner; »h —ship; barque sch.—fchooner Yet.—Yacht; f ra. Cruiser; (Jbt.—Can boat; Tor.— torpedo; H.f Horse-power Brit. —British U. 8.—l-nitec States; Fch.—French; tier—German; I>nt.— Dutch G.c.—General-cargo d.p. —deck pa*aenger U.— Uncertain; T. P. VV.—Tanjonj; Pagar Wharf; T.P.D.—Tanjong Pagar lk»ck;216 words
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Article36 1904-04-28 17 rrlvali since Noon of Yest erd»y* Amhsrst, Brit i*tr 1*1 tor\s ('apt Hunter 27»b Apiil From Teluk Ansou, '-'5ib *P* He h tiM'id p ee bin A Co. For T*» <* Anson, i9ib —Rds.36 words
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