The Straits Budget, 26 May 1904
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section86 1904-05-26 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE Map THE “STRAITS TIMES.” vjtablishbd over Half a Ckntcky Cable Address: Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Smm Tubs 16 ora. VO I- LVIII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1004. j a No. 4tt% KAITfj TIMES” CIRCULATES iH v IN Singapore and Penang iipf,86 words
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The straits Budget. THURSDAY, 26TH MAY.
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Article111 1904-05-26 1 MC.f5TT8.-On the 11th May, at Taiping, t.-4k the wife of Mr. F. X. AUGUSTUS, of a Pbthkkbridoe.— On the l5th May, at TanUittuhiitan, Kinta, Perak, the wife of R, C. I'BTHKRURinaE, of a daughter. Kaem-Batiks. On the 27th April, at 7. ..'kftchall rusnMona, Gloucester-place, Port„ar.- .’Unre, London, W., the111 words
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Article112 1904-05-26 1 i.icKL \XI*-Paok.—On the 4th May, at ioloi'sui t, Horxok Wilfred, eldest son of rmjLRicxC. Buckland, Sevenoaks, Kent, to I'ATHKKISK ELIZABETH, eldest et Walter Finch Page, of Dzu^hi, i-nn. Faoas—H.\D*R —On the 27th \pril, at St. Church. West bourne-park, London, by the Kevd Cnihbert Bridgewa.er, v :<»r of St. Tuby,112 words
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Article218 1904-05-26 1 AUTICIJS*. ot 1. nera. < V UU, 'g**nu. •> n«tc. Again, i' ll Mu es. U-u S m 9 N. us. i.i-t. < u |,honA Co R lv 'iiu Club. B v |a ionc 1 t 'prf Ooin. if-, 1 r 1 0, Lt-a ue. h nil218 words
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Article625 1904-05-26 1 Singapore, 26th May, 1904. PRODUCE. »ambler buyers f 9 00 I do (Cnbe No. 1) unpioked M 13 76 opra Bat. 8 46 do Pontlauah 7 80 “epper, Black 28 20 do White, (5%, 42 60 Flour Sarawak 3.22$ do Brand Nj. 3 10 Pearl Sago >, 4 60625 words
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Article256 1904-05-26 1 The Straits Budget, this week, is despatched by the P. dc 0 8. s. OKutan The Budget, next week, will be mailed by the B. I. s. 8. Zamania. The M. M. mail for Europe by the Auetralien closed on Monday. The mail front Europe of256 words
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Article215 1904-05-26 1 The of t»*»* special dinnen* given, in ronn*c ion with the Ricen, at R ill s Hotel on Tuesdi) proved an unqualified success. Unde* the ii fluence ul an menu and lulled by the s'rains of the band, evti the most wonied “hacker” lost bis and215 words
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LEADING ARTICLES.
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Article592 1904-05-26 1 (titraits Times, 18/ h May.) Wusih ejsl or not the Germans are strictly within their neutral rights in selling crack liners to the Russians seems still to be an open question in well posted circles at home. That the matter is considered worthy of comment and discussion(titraits Times, 18/h May.) - 592 words
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Article723 1904-05-26 1 (Straits Timm 181 k May.) From details which have come frees Cambodia, it would appear that the appointment of a successor to Kieg N orodom was a thoroughly cut-&nd~drie4 affair, and occupied little the# than does the election of a Chairman at a public meeting. iTbrododfc M on the(Straits Timm, 181 k May.) - 723 words
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Article1367 1904-05-26 2 Times, 19 th May.) Singapore hag its own tale of grievance 4 against, the Crown Agents, ard the plaint against those Agents appears to he rising from many Colonies nowa iavs. For some reason, so tar, the authorities at home seem to have been deaf to all protests.Times, 19th May.) - 1,367 words
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Article686 1904-05-26 2 (Straits Time*, 20tk May.) It is a far cry from here to the Congo Free State. But the outrages alleged to have been committed there in the name of progress were shocking euottgh to arouse indignation in this part of the world, as was mentioned in these(Straits Time*, 20tk May.) - 686 words
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Article1368 1904-05-26 2 (Straits Times, 21th May.) Johore has been practically squeezed I into the j %ws of the Crown Agents. With the evidence the monumental incapacity of those Agents at his very gates, and the proofs of their extravagant ineptitude in the matter of railway construc‘ion as patent to(Straits Times, 21th May.) - 1,368 words
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Article1602 1904-05-26 2 (Straits Times 25(4 4f<*y.) I Were it not for the events uf the past I week, it would be almost impossible to credit the charge now banging over I ue Hussians—the charge of scattering mechanical mines broad cast over the w iters of the Yellow Sea. The destruction(Straits Times, 25(4 4f<*y.) - 1,602 words
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Article1528 1904-05-26 3 (Straits 'limes, 25th May.) Mr I reacher, t i PF t-Genero* in his report on the F. M S. for 19«V* mentions an advance in the organisaion ot the Mines Department by apoointing a Seni Warden for all the States, the post being filled by(Straits 'limes, 25th May.) - 1,528 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement85 1904-05-26 1 rv<. j*i free price of the Straits Times t \(“ht. The post free price JP straits Budget is S20 a year. n -'-efsary to subscribe for a year. U 1 riptions for shorter periods’ are same proportionate rate of price as YPHT. V e &'»«*/■< Hudget can be sent to85 words
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Obituary143 1904-05-26 1 DEATHS. v rtMONT.—On the Itith May, st Marble ;i I'vimijf, t!ie Hcn'ble J. M. B. VERMONT, M 0 (i 78 years. •'Vi: mi On the 28tn April, at Tokyo, UwpiEi.li, of Kobe, age l 6li year*. >r U'; —On I7ih M ly, at Bridge of N T»., in her b9th143 words
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Article238 1904-05-26 3 The Banka arnvea fr«.m the Na una Islands this morning With a cargo ot copra. A temperance meeting with free admission will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow at 8.30 p.m. Mr. J. H M. Hobson, managing director of the Malay MaU left Penang on Saturday238 words
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Article295 1904-05-26 3 SioNtt Ah Hoh, Hoh Fong Leong and L:m Lee Loh lately travelled irom aaigon to Singapore by the French mail. They lauded utterly unsuspectmg the difficulties that awaited them. Presently a man having the power 10 iverbaul their belongings met them. To a request to open their295 words
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Article889 1904-05-26 3 War’s Excitement Unknown at 1 oky o. our Special (Jorresp'twd'tu ioh y o 25/4IOJ, One hears a great deal about Orient indifference, blit the aspect ot ‘he Japat; cse people just no«v makes on» realiz* what it really means. Not that they have not the war and the889 words
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Article852 1904-05-26 4 A Promising Report, New Offices being Erected on Hill Street* The Oriental Telephone Co. has been advancing its business to such an extent *n Singapore during the few years hat the accommodations of its Robinson toad and Tanglin premises are no longer sufficient for the requirements of852 words
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Article1438 1904-05-26 4 (IFtidet t GeveraVs Jtepoft,) Gold M n ng. In regard to gold raining, there not very much progress to report. The prespects in the eastern portion of Negn Sembilan continue fairly encouraging. The ersawah Gold Mining Company sa\ for 19u3 that “crushing commenced mi 1st1,438 words
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Article194 1904-05-26 4 About midnight last night a Chinaman, who was terribly wounded, reported at the Kandang Kerbau Police Station that a man had been murdered at Tampcnis. From the few particulars to hand tms morning it seems that a row occurred yesterday afternoon between three Chinese planters living near194 words
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Article949 1904-05-26 4 A War of Lies. (F or* Our own Oovrscp&ndsvcs Ch fov. 4 tu M»y liH)4 It might truly be said of the present campaign that to far aa newspapers are concerned, it has been a war of lies; every conceivable version has been attached to every event j949 words
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Article138 1904-05-26 4 Yesterday evening about 5, Marine Corporal No. 38 made a raid in a hut at Pulo Brani three Chi a ese. A seareh led to the finding of three British dollars and eight 10 cents piec* atl counterfeit and in an unfinished state six dollar moulds, two lo138 words
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Article203 1904-05-26 4 The Duff Development Company haa issued in pamphlet form the managing director’s report on the work done on the company's property in Kelantau between February 17, 1903, and February 29, 1904. He states The history of the work is a record of constant progress and development, which has already203 words
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Article400 1904-05-26 4 l&th May. Acting upon instructions received from their cuiefs at Singapore, the Cbiities here have ceased t > m ike advances of any kind even on the inducement of very high rates of interest. Altogether there areaiout eight million dollars to be collecte I and the Chitties look400 words
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Correspondence.
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Article377 1904-05-26 5 y Editor oj the Straits Timet." _I have read the report pub,.i in Hie Government Gazette by Mr and your editorial thereon, for 1 as a rnan who has struggled with Aided School both as teacher and al .'Mianager. 1 thank you. I cannot put rds377 words
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Article461 1904-05-26 5 To the Editor of the “Straits Times. 1 Sir,—I have the strongest; possible objection to diseasing any matter con‘r.ecttd with a Church Service in the piMic press, but as this is not the first time that my conduct at, and of, the Burial Service of the Church of461 words
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Article217 1904-05-26 5 This morning, Mr. Stoode-Hall of Guthrie Co. appeared with Chief Detective Inpector Perrett before Mr. Colman to lay information against one G. N. Samy on the following facts. Two days ago Samy came to Guthrie’s with a letter purporting to be signed by Mr. E. Stokoe, State Engineer,217 words
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Article471 1904-05-26 5 Soli Chu and Tan Keali were, on or about the 26th ult., found at No. 19 China Street, an unpretending shop where groceries are sold. Unhappily, as it turned out for them, 270 bags of dour of a special brand, a few cases of lard, some cases of471 words
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Article106 1904-05-26 5 Lasl night P. J. Burgess beat H. G. White in the single sculling semi-final The two men both got otr well, Bur gess forcing his boat ahead the start White rowed hard to catch b m but Burgee going very etron* stall© off all his attempts and106 words
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Article293 1904-05-26 5 The Secretary of State has sent out 1 copies of the Russian regulations as to naval prizes and the establishment of prize cards at Russian ports. These regulations fill 2*- pages of the Government Gazette, and go* into the subject matter in great detail. "The following are293 words
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Article452 1904-05-26 5 Before Mr. Seth at the Police Court yesterday morning E. P. C. Murdoch of the Marine Police, prosecuted three Chinese sampan coolies for creating a disturbance at Johnstou’s Pier while the Governor was landing. The men were each sentenced to three weeks’ rigorous imprisonment and were bound over452 words
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Article970 1904-05-26 5 Picturesque Scenery The Rev. C. B. Wood, in From Month to Month a Hongkong missionary journal, describes a visit to Merdong, a village in Borneo, as follows: —Our jinrikshas were ordered for 5 a.m. It was still night as we passed through the streets of970 words
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Article114 1904-05-26 5 Bench Court File Crowded. t Yesterday afternoon, Mr Kaine appeared before Messrs. Michel! and Colman and asked the Court to direct that a case in which he was engaged might be tried by the Bench Court. Mr. Michell raid that the Bench Court file was full up for114 words
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Article667 1904-05-26 5 Lipis 10th May. Yet another murder case is engaging the attention of the Magistrate’s court here. Chik and Timah, husband and wife, came to Lipis from Pekan about February last year, and brought with them a girl of about 7 years, Timah’s sister. They stayed here for about667 words
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Advertisement163 1904-05-26 5 land; j>a. e. The following properties were di«jx>sed of by auction at Powell <t Co’s sale-room yesterday afternoon Freehold land shop-house therein known as No. 5 Selegie Hoad S'pore town area 1,017 sq. ft. comprised in part <f lot 2 of Govt. Grant No. 67, bought bv liooseinsah Alarican for163 words
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Article376 1904-05-26 6 Psnasg rum)ur alleged on Friday that forty firms were in trouble up t< date at Singapore with liabilities reaching taree millions of dollars. 1 The artier A Warn Jarrived from Pen*rth yesterday afternoon via Durban with 4155 tons of coal for Hongkong. The Norwegian steamer Vnuon arlived376 words
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Article113 1904-05-26 6 New Charge Framed. This morning, Mr. Hose, D. P. P. appeared before Mr. Beatty and said that the allegations against G. D* Almeida, Eusope bin Mahomed Lebbye and two others as they now stood would be withdrawn, but that D’Almeida Susope bin Mahomed and Abdul113 words
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Article129 1904-05-26 6 This morning, G. N. Sarny alias I.G.N. Ramsamy was arraigned before Mr. Beatty on an allegation of using as genuine a letter purporting to be signed by Mr. C. R. Stokoe, knowing or having reason to believe the document to be forged. Chief Det. In9p. Perrett mentioned to129 words
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136 1904-05-26 6 His Excellency Sir John Anderson visited Bn. Joseph's Institution today and examined all the classes under the ‘Ruid wee of Brother M chaef amd the teachers. After inept eting the classes and having seen the buildings, the Governor expnssed his huh appreciation of the136 words
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Article163 1904-05-26 6 The Fonar it ie understood, was sold to the Japanese for about £l6 500 net. The steel s.s. Benlau ers, 2 316 tons i ross, 1,484 tons net, built and engined by Messrs. Barclay, Cuile Co., Glapgow, in 18>*6, with engines 24 in. 40 in and 61 in.163 words
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Article170 1904-05-26 6 We have to acknowledge the first number of The Russo-Japanese War,” which has just been issued by the Kinkodo Publishing Co. of Tokyo, and is one of the most interesting publications of its kind that we can imagine. Though the text is in English, the author b170 words
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Article190 1904-05-26 6 Singapore Floral Beauties. LovEks of the aesthetic must have been charmed with the amazingly beautiful appearance of the grounds surrounding the Cricket Club to-day. In the night there had been a golden snowfall The richly-tinted bios soros, reminding the he mesh k of the laburnum which besprinkles th*190 words
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Article264 1904-05-26 6 This morning Insp. Mayhew had 11 oh Beng before Mr. Michel 1 on a summons for having disobeyed an order from the sanitary authorities to bury within 24 hours the body of a person suspected of having died from an infectious disease. Insp. Mayhew did not wish to264 words
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Article561 1904-05-26 6 Believed to be a C«se of “Amok.** From further enquiries made by the police in connection with the terrible murder at Tampenis, it seems that it was more of the nature of an amok than a murder. The deed was committed on Tuesday afternoon in a pineapple561 words
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Article795 1904-05-26 6 mportant Meeting in Kuala Lumpur Planters in the F. M. S., recognising the extremely unsatisfactory condition, existing with regard to labour, called meeting at the Selangor Club on Sunda last, to which they invited all plan ters, whether from the F. M. S. or fron795 words
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Article1294 1904-05-26 6 The following are the results of the League matches played since last notes: Tanjong Pagar drew’ Band and Drums 1-1. R. E. beat Blakan Mati 2-0. A.T.A. beat Nondescripts 3-2. 62 Coy. beat Raffles 3-0. I Stiff Play by Tanjong Pa?ar. Tanjong Pagar had a w’eak team1,294 words
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Article1945 1904-05-26 7 laraband and Old Port.) Singapore Sporting Meeting. i s i en ries as a whole, they iA 0 *,i chief’ s because the owner* "en, r e-i their horses in a liberal '-*'1 er T»,e total number is seventy in October, forty-three are classed as race-horses, six px-Lrillms,1,945 words
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204 1904-05-26 7 I llllS 'Silt oil 1)1 t he I* inn on Ihrttti of tile 16th May: The balance of our Singapore representatives left mi Saturday by the s.s. “Kistna.” They included Devilment,” “Battenberg.” “Glad Tidings” and ‘Sir Albans,” all trained bv A. Campbell. The first named.204 words
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Article398 1904-05-26 7 (By “LoNGsnoT v is the Perak Pioneer) Since the publication of my last weekly jottings I hear that Oregon has arrived in Singapore from Buirenzorg and that Brunt rood is a certain starter for the Singapore Derby The more the merrier, and the Singapore f xecutive are to398 words
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Article200 1904-05-26 7 This morning, a Chinese hack gharry syce was before Mr. Seth for ill-treating nis animal in a very cruel manner. He was fined $2O, and as he could not pay the fine was sent to prison for two weeks with hard labour.' For working a lame bullock another200 words
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Article501 1904-05-26 7 Memorial to Lord Lansdowne. A deputation of the leading Chinese traders in Bangkok waited on Mr. Ralph Paget, H. B. M. Charge d’Affaires, and submitted a memorial for presentation to the Foreign Secretary. The terms of the memorial may be judged from the reply given by501 words
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Article205 1904-05-26 7 H. M. S. Rmaldo went to the wharf this morning to coal. The Italian steamer Ischia arrived from Hongkong this morning with 1018 Chinese coolies. Four deaths occuried during the voyage, all among infants. In connection with the visit of His Excellency Sir John Anderson and Miss205 words
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Article59 1904-05-26 7 Before the Marine Court yesterday H. M. Hargeant, chief officer of the s.s. Bentong was fined S 3 and costs for assaulting a Chinese wincbman. 8. Warren, fireman of the s.s. Ornba was fined ss. and was ordered to forfeit two days’ pay for wilful disobedience. A Malay59 words
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Article106 1904-05-26 7 Tme following p&»*engera hi rived br>* yesterday afternoon b\ tbe Imperial German mail steamer From Bremen—Mr-. Anderson, Vlr. Boeek From .Southampton Mrs Watson, Mrs Damson, Mr. Carith, Mr. •I. Launder, Miss Sea rat t, Mrs. M. E. Turner, Mr G. .J. Potier. Mr. A>pinall, Mr. Carl106 words
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Article84 1904-05-26 7 The Chinaman who was so severely wounded by the amok on Tuesday afternoon was still unconscious this morning, and consequently the police have been unable to take his statement. The amok, who also bit his tongue through in addi tion to gashing his throat, has refused to84 words
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Article96 1904-05-26 7 Figures for 1903. The Trade Returns of the Colony fer 19)3 have just been issued. 1 he merchandise imports come to $322,396,485 *-627,602,638 in 1902. against *350,129,416 £30,*82,661 i.i 1903 Increase in dollar* *27,732,933. Increase in sterling £3,2>0.043. The merchandise exports were *285,953,815 £24.600.172 in 190296 words
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Article140 1904-05-26 7 R. G.A. V Nondescripts. Yesterday afternoon a football match in connection with League fixtures was played off on the S.C.C, end of the Esplanade between the Nondescripts and tho 62 Coy., R.G.A. The soldiers won the toss and defended the Cathedral end. From the kick-off the Gunners made140 words
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Article149 1904-05-26 7 On Wednesday, it came under the observation of Insp. Ma> hew that a Chinaman was collecting fees of a cen: each from itinerant vendois for police. Two hawkers established the fact. The man was taken to New Bridge Road Police Station and there he managed unperc*ived to drop149 words
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Article212 1904-05-26 7 On the 12th inst., at 530 am. Police Sergeant No 10, <>sman, with a constable and two Revenue Officers raided an Opium shop at No. lb, Canal Road and arrested one Goh Sim who was it i-j stated in a state of profound slumber It is212 words
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Article, Illustration685 1904-05-26 8 Report on Lands and Mines. Vrtt report the F. M. >. administrn- Lands and Mines for the past shows an aggregate re enue* oi £923,542 being an increase of 848,293 over that of the previous year. All the States except Pahang contributed to thiincrease. The falling off685 words
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Article159 1904-05-26 8 Advices from l>*tu Gsjah give particulars of an impromptu rhinoceros kill. Malays were on the way to the police station to take out licences for rueir puns (according to their story) when they were faced by a “rhino” v:_o was evidently in savage mocd One Malay promptly scrambled159 words
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Article646 1904-05-26 8 The Acting Resident and Mrs. Weld were 44 At Home*’ at the Residency Seremban, on Friday the 13th inst. The reception was well attended. Amongst the ladies present were: Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Combes, Mrs. Ephraims, Mrs Just, Mrs. Milne, Mrs. Parte, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Tedlie, Mrs Wallich, etc.646 words
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Article180 1904-05-26 8 Malay Mail. Deer are said to be very fond of the leaves of the rubber tree. If they come t a young tree and cannot reach th* foliage they breast the tree until they bend it sufficiently for their purpose. Teluk Batu Estate, down Batu Tiga way,Malay Mail. - 180 words
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Article933 1904-05-26 8 Views of an Indian Expert. A highly interesting article ou the subject of the works undertaken by* the Singapore Municipality appears in a recent number of I nit tan hngineering. The writer remarks on the Imperial importance of Sings pore, and the good done to the Colony933 words
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Article1451 1904-05-26 8 At the Planters’ meeting held at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday last, the speakers did not beat about the bush in voicing complaints and asking for redress. Grievances, Great and Many. Mr. Turner said their grievances were many and great. The present situation gave a handle to parasites living1,451 words
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Article160 1904-05-26 8 At the present Assizes £ve rr.tu convicted for housebreaking belonged to a gang of »vacderinz and they were connected witb a of undesirables, most of b«»en disposed of. It was one o J* Howard’s cases. Though c n r the Assizes, they had yet to Seth on a160 words
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3675 1904-05-26 9 KALLANG TUNNEL ABANDONED. IT IS NOW BEING ATTEMPTED TO CUT A TRENCH 80 FEET DEEP. Yet the Municipal Engineer said a 40-foot Cut would be “a Practical Impossibility.” A Quarter of a Million Dollars Buried in Slush. APOTHEOSIS OF A MONUMENTAL MIDDLE. REASON WHY A RESPONSIBLE COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY SHOULD3,675 words
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Article182 1904-05-26 10 Ong Eh Fat, a Hylam boy” in the txnploy of Sydney B. Sari was yesterday arrested on the allegation of having ftolen 394, the property of his matter on the 7th inat. This morning, Insp. Howard prosecuted the “boy” for theft before Mr. Seth. Mr. Bari stated182 words
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Article47 1904-05-26 10 Oil 2 st in*t. the medical authorities Bft the Gene* a) Hngptial informed the mice that the nm>k t who had bitten his migue almost right hfr, was about to alt. In the opini »n of Dr Ellis, he was pimply a raving lunatic.47 words
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Correspondence
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Article803 1904-05-26 10 To ike Editor of ike Straits Times” Dwr Mr. Editor: —A curious sight was seen in Campong Bencoolen about 11.33 a.m. to-day. A Chinese procession of the usual nature passed along the streets, but my atten- tion was drawn by Chinese placing outi side their houses tables803 words
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Article472 1904-05-26 10 Report for 1903Colonel Walker, the Inspector of P isons in the F M. S has brought ou*. his report for i003 He says The health of the prisoners is conidered by all the Medical Officers it* be in an eminently satisfactory state. Selangor especially, the daily472 words
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Article135 1904-05-26 10 A Singapore resident who has been interested in the rubber experiment which are at present being carried oi in the Straits and in Ceylon, has recently been passing his time b\ planting an acre of rubber trees on hi? land near the city It seems that h#135 words
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Article203 1904-05-26 10 The s. I'olyncsieti is due here from Saigon at da) light n Monday, and will probably leave at 4 P.m. The 8.8 CUius arrived yesterday from Newcastle, New South Wales with 2 600 tons of coal. The Bi srearner lsvxilia arrived yesterday fr un M* ji with203 words
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Article66 1904-05-26 10 The appointment .of Mr. B. W. Preagrave to be unofficial M.L.C. ba* been confirmed by the Ring. Mr. A. W. Bailey, Asst. Postmaster-General at Penang, reported his return from leave on the 14th inst. He has been appointed Asst. Protector of Chinese at Singapore. Canton is declared to66 words
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Article93 1904-05-26 10 McAuliffe and Delaney in Singapore .Tack McAfmffk the well know? pugilist and Bert Delaney who is also member of the ring are at present in Singapore. McAulilYe has been oi tour in India and is now on his wa> •ack to San Francisco. I* ha> been decided to93 words
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Article80 1904-05-26 10 The flotation of the Papon Syndicate, Ltd., at Penang has been a complete success, the capital of $250,000, in $10 shares, being over-subscribed. This company’s shares were only offered for a few days and the subscription list closed with some $20,000 over and above what the prospectus80 words
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123 1904-05-26 10 At 10 3u a.m. on cue 2nd iusf. Suah Swee Kim was carrying on his shoulder bag of coppers worth sfi. He was in New Bridge Road when Li in Kee and five others rushed upon him, knocked him down and .made off with his bag.123 words
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Article355 1904-05-26 10 Ykc.i* Ismail, Clerk-in-charge Kuala Pahang, while out fishing on the afternoon oi the 13th inst. was bitten by a Water-Snake on the right leg above the ankle lie took no notice ol r but kept on fishing for about h ilf an hour and then returned355 words
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Article461 1904-05-26 10 Friday, May, 20th. 1 PRX8KNT. His Excellency the Itovxxjtox. ru Anderson, K.C.M.G. b>ii* 1 Hon. W. T. Taylor, c. u. o., ip.i L Secretary) lUto*,*! Hon. F. G. Penney (Colonial T*— Hon. W. R. Collyer i.s.o. (Attomev.^l* I Hon. E C. H. Hill (Auditor-Generll) ai 1 Hon. A.461 words
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Article297 1904-05-26 10 About midnight on the oth inst baba named Koh Chin Chew purchased >ome ground nuts from an itineran’ vendor. While the man was putting u| »he nuts into a parcel, the baba helper himself to a packet of cigarettes, but when money was demanded for these he297 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement75 1904-05-26 10 IMPORTANT LAND SALE. An important sale of town property has j'ist been ejected by Messrs. H. L Coghlan and Co, the premises known No. 1 2 .*>. 4. 5 Telegraph Street and No. 97 Robinson El *ad, occupied jjintly by Emmerson’t r»flin Rooms and the Japanese Consulate, having* been sold75 words
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Article582 1904-05-26 11 Editor of the "Strati* Times.” The curious sight whicl "correspondent “W E. H. yesterday at Bencoolet no miracle at all. I in l y in exhibition on a largei *>* J t p e f quently practised T.n-'(ftsh invokings nr a aiek person by meant ,im of582 words
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131 1904-05-26 11 nt. Honorary Secretary of the ranker 8 and Prisoners’ Aid Fund Pledges with thanks the following J6Cn Ptions received:— Kv?u U il aire? *iy acknowledged. 2 *2 bid 2ft son t o. A Co. 25 nb !i?‘ (l A Co Ltd 26 w **-1hd Ho.131 words
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Article1206 1904-05-26 11 The usual fortnightly meetiifg of the Municipal Ccmmissi aners was held at he MunicipHl office yesterday afternoon. Dr. W R C. Middleton, Deputy President, presided, and there were also oresontDr. Murray Robertson and Messrs Choah Giang Thye, C J Saunter** Watkins, D. K. Somerville, Lee Ohoon Guan, A.1,206 words
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Article107 1904-05-26 11 Mr Cboo Cheng Khay, who has been the first and only miner in the F.M.S. ro introduce blondin, and use it in »»is mines at Sungei Besi, is, says the Times of Malay a about to make mother innovation shortly in t» e «hape of an endless wire107 words
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Article240 1904-05-26 11 Rupchand Hocpchand, a partner in 'he firm of Pohooniull <fc Co., High Street, made a report about a month 4go at the Central Police Station to ihe effect that a servant of the firm named Rochiram who er joyed a salary of $l5 a month had been240 words
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Article1506 1904-05-26 11 (By Taraband ami Old. Port). j S neapore Races. \V hat at one time booked like being a really good meeting, now seem* likely to be a poor one in consequence of run nr of the horses being down with fever, ic began amongst the Griffins, then Sir1,506 words
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Article379 1904-05-26 11 Notice to shipbuilders and others. With reference to the war now in pro gress between Russia and Japan, the at tention of shipbuilders and others if called by Government to the provisions oi' the Foreign Eilishtmont Act, 1870 (33 and 34 Viet. cap. 90), sections 8,379 words
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Article312 1904-05-26 12 A new steamer of 12,000 tons has been launched at La Ciotat for the Messaperies Maritimes. Hhe is a twinecrew cargo boat and has been named Ixyngsr/r She was launched on the 9th ultimo. Three other siin»ter boats nre being built for the same Coir.; ary, and312 words
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Article208 1904-05-26 12 The Financier ol April 29th, gives the fallowing particulars of the above Company Registered at Edinburgh on April 22nd, by J. and F. Anderson, 48, Castle Street, Edinburgh Capita], X60,000, in €1 shares. Objects: To acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise dny rubber or other plantations,208 words
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Article231 1904-05-26 12 Success of the Inaugural Dinner. On Saturday evening the opening of rhe Hotel de 1 ’Europe under the new management was celebrated with an inaugural dinner which proved an immense success Every chair in th*» dining room was occupied, nearly 200 guests being served, while the private231 words
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Article797 1904-05-26 12 To ihc Editor of tiie Stra lU Tiuit*. Sir, —I noticed with int rest in some recent issues of your journal certain allusions to tin* fact that there i- now practically a dead look at the Retioii Court. That is to say, tin re are so many ras-.s797 words
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Article87 1904-05-26 12 The fallowing cards were returred for t* e Mav medal. J. D. H Jones 87 6= 81 II. B Salmond 97 10* M7 F. H. Thomas 108 20 88 F. Ferguson 86 42= 88 H. Pearce 94 2= 92 W. Goldi#* 115 2 93 P. H. D.87 words
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Article1785 1904-05-26 12 Sjngapore Swimming Club Formally Opened. It was a really happy idea to describe the housewarming of the new Singapore Swimming Club House as an aquatic carnival. The suggestion of a stale, dried-up regulation regatta or water -ports might have offered no inducement to the world-weary resident, but an1,785 words
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Article462 1904-05-26 12 NETHERLAN DS INDIA NEWS. A correspondent of the Hamarang Locomotief who has just visited Sabang warns optimists against giving their fancy too free a play in forecasting the near future of that port. Sabang” hag bright prospects ahead. But it will be long before Sabang will meet highly strung expectations.462 words
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Article214 1904-05-26 12 About 1 p.m. on Sunday, was received at Kreta Ayer Police ta tion, that a man named Liong Kam ‘-png had been found dead and suspicion p^ 1D ed to the fact that murder had committed. Investigation by the 1 0 ICshowed that deceased was found in 1214 words
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Article1689 1904-05-26 13 ,,NGAPORE vs. F. M S. TEAM. Easy Win for Singapore. morning play commenced t ltJ c ,icket match between Capt f j pot’s F M S. team and the S.C.C. if‘ f rl0 rning was dull and hot and the ;‘rh sbchtly greasy from the rain tha* H in1,689 words
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Article424 1904-05-26 13 New Book by a Straits Author. When Mr. J M Barrie’s comedy Lit tie Mary was staged for the first nine the critics who pride them*elve* ,n being abl« to predict the nature of any devovement confessed themselves nonplussed lor once, ana remained in hat happy424 words
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Article334 1904-05-26 13 H. M S Rnialdo left for Christmas Island this murning. The Penang Hill Railway is expected to he running three months hence. The Malay Mail says that it has been decided to establish a Brothers’ School at Taiping. Two hundred and forty seven deaths week ending on334 words
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Article270 1904-05-26 13 For a»u**pore. Per P O s. s. Macedonia. connecting with the steamer Chmton at Coicmbo from London April 29. due 27th May Mr. and Mrs. HUhet Mr J. Irving, v r. A. l ea Mr. and Mrs. D. M Horn Messrs i A. A Goulden, .1 Ellison270 words
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Article1011 1904-05-26 13 (Hy Tumi, nfi an 7 (Hd Port) H (ho weather had been esjiecially •ordered, we could not have had a better afternoon for racing than we had yesterday. The going was hard, but the cotxtse was otherwise perfect. The racing taking it all round was good,1,011 words
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Article343 1904-05-26 13 Yesterday forenoon, a very pleasing function was carried out in the Raffles GirL’ School It was the annvtrsary .of Victoria Day. An icteiesting programme was arranged and very effectively carried out. There was a considerable attendance of parents and guardians and among those who graced ihe function were343 words
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Article390 1904-05-26 13 On Monday, three Klings were arrested for having in their possession a sum o t 356 Mexican, and 5 Jbritish trade dollars: These men came to Singapore from Saigon in the French mail PolyuesAt and were intercepted as they were leaving the wharf with their belongings. The law390 words
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Article2688 1904-05-26 14 AN OUTSIDER’S MEETING. Thb lcadeo skies reflected the col »ur of those who had been supporting the favourities at the Races on Tuesday. Of course it may be said that not everybody attends the Races with the sole object of backing the winner, but nevertheless most people have2,688 words
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Article36 1904-05-26 14 Shanghai 18th May The Japanese have requested the Chinese officials and meichmts to return to Antung and other places in the Yalu district, with the view of reopening the Customs and resuming business.36 words
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Article19 1904-05-26 14 The Russians are reported to be practically imprisoning Tseng-ehi, the Tartar General, and other officials at Mukden.19 words
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Article34 1904-05-26 14 Large numbers of Russian refugees from Kiu-lien-chang are wandering in the neighbourh od of Tatungkow, to the south of Antung. It is feared that they will become the prey of the Hunghuses.34 words
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Article59 1904-05-26 14 Shanghai 19 th May. A fresh Japanese division has landed at Kaichow Bay. On the 16th inst. the Japanese occupied Tifthihchiao, twenty miles from Newch wang. They also captured Kinchow, the key to Port Arthur, on the 16 h inst. The casualties numbered 146. That he Japanese will59 words
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Article36 1904-05-26 14 Shanghai 19f/i May. It is reported at Chef>o that the Japanese battleship Shikishima has been sunk —and the battleships Fuji and Asama badly damaged —by striking upon mines during the bombardment at Port Arthur.36 words
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Article31 1904-05-26 14 Japanese proclamations issued at Newchwang assure the merchants at hat poit that there is no cause for flight on the part of the latter at the J ipanepp oeeunation.31 words
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Article13 1904-05-26 14 London 1 Sth May. The Russians have completely evacu ated Newchwang.13 words
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Article21 1904-05-26 14 The Japanese continue to remove the mines in Kerr Bay despite the heavy Russian fire from the shore.21 words
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Article47 1904-05-26 14 The pall-hearers at Stanley’s funeral included Lord Abercorn, Sir Harry Johnston, and Sir George Goloie. The coffin rested on a catafalque. The choir took part in the service. There was a great gathering of persons present. The remains were afterwards conveyed to Pirhright for interment.47 words
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Article138 1904-05-26 14 Sir William Harcourt in a speech which he declared to be the last he would deliver in the House of Commons, supported a motion by Sir Henry C or.pbell-Bannerman. That motion condemned the recent increase in the expenditure of the United Kingdom. Sir W. Harcourt attributed the increase138 words
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Article42 1904-05-26 14 London 19/A May. Reuter’s correspondent at Mukden announces that the main body of the Japanese army is advancing upon Hatching and Kaiping. A smaller force is marching up< n LUoyang. Important developments at the seat of war are imminent.42 words
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Article94 1904-05-26 14 Mr. Aus'en Uhaub rial in L»i« speech <’p| o inp Sir Hm Campbell Kannerman’s mo»i« n condemning the increase in exp* n*‘ t ire, made the f Mowing further rem «rk*: “The G »v«rnm»-ni. i rooose to 1 e -in ho construction of two more ships in he94 words
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Article50 1904-05-26 14 ]*oi don. 1 9th May The Australian Labour Ministry ha* iid a moderate r ’gramme before the ommonwealth Parliament. But the programme includes an Arbitration Bill applicable to all £t a r e employees. The programme holds out a promise to appoint a Commonwealth Higi Commissioner at London.50 words
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Article50 1904-05-26 14 Reuter’s correspondent at Tokv says .that the second Japanese army c< rps cut the railway north of Arthur, at five places between the 6th and 17th instant* The Japanese losses uere 176 men Reuter’s correspondent at Chefco says that the Japanese are advancing upon r»e web wang.50 words
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Article22 1904-05-26 14 Tbe Japanese bad an engage ment on Monday with the Russian garrisen at Raping. The Russians were driven out.22 words
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Article54 1904-05-26 14 Mnrylebone has been beaten by Kent by 33 runs. Sussex has been beaten by Notts by five wickets. Lancashire has been beaten by Warwickshire by nine wicket 6. Derbyshire has been beaten by Burrey by 122 runs. Yorkshire drew with Leicestershire. Gloucester has been beaten by54 words
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Article41 1904-05-26 14 London, 20 ih Mu^ Reuter’s correspondent at thefoo mentions reports by fugitives from Dalny that the attempts by th** Russians to blow up the docks and piers at Dalny were unsuccessful. But tbe iron pier at Talienwan was destroyed.41 words
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Article27 1904-05-26 14 Tbe 146 Japanese casualties mentioned yesterday were incurred, od the 16th M*y, in storming four miles of heights in tbe vicinity of hhinchau.27 words
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Article77 1904-05-26 14 There was a debate in the House of Commons on a motion by Mr. A. W. Black (L), which welcomed declarations made by Ministers that the Government, opposed tbe taxation of food. Mr. A. J. Balfour moved an amendment reaffirming tbe Sheffield programme and shelving the fiscal reform77 words
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Article37 1904-05-26 14 20th May. A party of Russians who had landed at Ctiefoo from Dalny reports that the Japanese battleships Shikishima and Fuji sank off Port Arthur on the 16th inst. It is probably a bogus story.37 words
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Article98 1904-05-26 14 Admiral Togo reports that the Kaluga rammed the Yo-hino in a fog oil Port Arthur on tho 15th May. The Yoshino sank in two minutes Only ninety of the crew were saved. On the same day the battleship I lots use struck a Russian mine and sank.98 words
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32 1904-05-26 14 It is explained at St. Petersburg tua* the Russian torpedo boats, after the Peiropavtosk disaster, imitated the Japanese and sowed mines on the Japar efe eiuising gr< und.32 words
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24 1904-05-26 14 The Thibetans at G}angt c e re threatening the Mission’** communica tions, and are systematically fortify***the Burr* m ding bills.24 words
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Article26 1904-05-26 14 London 20th The umal cr in pit mem of the Matsu was 741 officers and men; of the Yoehi" M6O ffic»u* and men.26 words
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Article15 1904-05-26 14 The British gur.hoa’ Espng l ,H 4“ left Wfihaiwei For Newchwaag.15 words
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Article38 1904-05-26 14 It is r* ported that tbe Japan?*** occupied Kaiping on the 16th i» ft Th»* Tientsin correspondent of tnc Standard says the occupation fleet ed after an engagement vvbereu the Russians lost 2,000 killed wounded.38 words
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Article27 1904-05-26 14 The Karlin oil stmes hi it Kui P Victor Emmanti* I Iihs accepted tue invitation of the K liner to wit him r August.27 words
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Article57 1904-05-26 15 London, 21st Moy Togo reports it as a signifi.:\teen Russian torpedo l C ;~ovU rallied out from Port ie pV tlv after the Hatsiue dis- -misers, however, drove' ».r -> j--* r«>yer-. isniba. who was on board i rr uer. she was rammed, was r r p;57 words
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Article54 1904-05-26 15 j.ment oi the Jaianese tr :r r r v ,’neng remains unex- A** irom Newchwang says to a severe dtfeat, bu ntirmed from Russian XKJL of heavy >kirmishing m the Liaotung Penin :n severe losses to both orh ia! despatch states V. ,::.hnz of troops began at T....54 words
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Article36 1904-05-26 15 g London 2-*.nd May. Kir>p»tfcin, in a despatch, v ii.e May 19th, reports that c Cossacks drove back to a point eleven miles r 7~- H en 2 huang-cheng after a igr. ia=t:as: hours.36 words
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Article39 1904-05-26 15 A::..:ra. W: cert, in a despatch from Lr. Artaur ?:aie= that before tin :a .c.*a.i i/i sank, an expiosioi rrirrec. aiiiicr another battleship l steamed oil, damaced. in otuer respects his report oorro::rate* tua* oi Admiral Togo.39 words
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Article36 1904-05-26 15 London 23rd May. u.c ill tally discredited, it is arsisteiiti} -:i.ed in Sc. Petersburg •jia: to*- cruiser lioyotyr has betn :::a.:y m the tog. while cruis Yiadivostock. simiiar rep ort nas reached Tokyo.36 words
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36 1904-05-26 15 Aamirai 1 020 reports that a squadron 2iLGo»tv destroyers and torpedoi nnor.red Put Arthur lasi i:zc >?p! r no* tos> lire the gunboats y-r- i\ -lightly damaged. Iner- were no casualties.36 words
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53 1904-05-26 15 V-!; :u \Y,tgert itports that threi iqeciu-boats approached th* :.v Jupanese disaster, on th» Ml :rs: Tnr proceeded out of the haii’ ana Jr vc of: tlie flotilla. Tn- fa.: that the Ynvi 1 was able t* :V>V narbour snows that th* ra:. i- -:ill53 words
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Article21 1904-05-26 15 ~:oe-sei reports that the i-uaitics at Kinchau on the •in-: numbered 160. ’“ine-e advance on Kinchau A*.21 words
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Article32 1904-05-26 15 'tev.rT* *>» respondent at Tuk>« riie Japanese at Takushai* r: un -Ii’1 rented a squadron ol i.r\ T, took place seven mile?- 01 -ku«ban. !i n killt-d and wounded32 words
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Article29 1904-05-26 15 i*er representative at Mukdei !j 1 »ne*e main body, which number 70,000. is station- ioly suuth of the Russians, -vYprino T i.iaoyang. .forces and defences are r^ngiutining.29 words
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Article27 1904-05-26 15 •JjrjFi a i i 1 reconnaissanpp •T ur >n Friday, says Reuter Y rndnnt, a Russian shell leilr, *ver Afoit<u!:i, killing 3 nd 2-1 men.27 words
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Article33 1904-05-26 15 'Jt-r., 1 conferences between a*, lK r Monsters,andElder Staten- term f ,rtn r have accepted rhe r*r.' J new popular loan at 5 per lit! 1 yen will be issued33 words
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Article33 1904-05-26 15 London 2£'h May. AdT l orrfp P°t dent of th o Daih> hx* a/ Tokyo says that over 900 lei i r r n of the die**Hat* RnH the Yo*hi*o33 words
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Article52 1904-05-26 15 The l MUk SORTIE. "“’ir H to a sortie from Port 4 unconfirmed. It originated in General Stoessel’s report on the Kinchau fight JAPANESE ARMY. Kumpatkin reports that of the first Japanese army two divisions are now concentrated around Feng-Huang-Cheng, and one at Habalin, midway between Feng-Huang-cheng52 words
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Article52 1904-05-26 15 It is now stated that the fi es at Kron»tadt which broke out on the 10th mst. were due to an attempt by peculating officials to conceal the shortage in he stores of ammunition and clothes ordered for the Far East. Italy has assented to the Khedivial52 words
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Article48 1904-05-26 15 London 24tli Mag President Loubet in a speech delivered at Airas, stated that the foreign i*olicy of France was directed to the maintenance of peace, and to the strengbening of alliances and friendly rela10ns with Russia, Britain and Italy today, and with other Powers to-morrow.48 words
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Article36 1904-05-26 15 Router s correspondent at Harbin reports that it is expected that the circum-Baikal railway will be completed in August. The rocky nature of the ground is causing difficulties. Seventeen tunnels will be necessary.36 words
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Article59 1904-05-26 15 The Russians are re-occupying Newchwang with a fair force of artillery md mounted infantry Reuter’s correspondent at Fusan, ii der date 21st May, mentions a report rom Chinese sources that 2,000 Russians have re-occupied Siouyen. Tue Russians are sending out in all 1 lections, reconnoitring parties, which59 words
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Article65 1904-05-26 15 A wireless message from the Times -teamer says that General Kuroki h >till at Feng-huang-cheng resting his trees preparatory to an advance upon Liaoyang. General Kuroki is also awaiting the bird army corp 6 which is advancing tu he north to co-operate with him. The Russian concentrations against65 words
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Article29 1904-05-26 15 But, if the Russians maintain the ittuude which their field works indicate, Port Arthur will not fall without leavy sacrifices on the part of the Japanese.29 words
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Article45 1904-05-26 15 London, 25 th May. The correspondent of the Standard at Tientsin says that Feng Oman, an rxpectant Taotai in the province ol has been appointed to bt V'jaibtanr-Resident in Thibet with tin ank of Expectant Deputy Lieutenant* eneral m the Manehu army.45 words
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Article30 1904-05-26 15 The of the Morning Post at Tukio makes the.statemeijt ihai ue Bankers there have issued, in cunlection with the Japanese internal loin, estimates of Government expend ture.30 words
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Article24 1904-05-26 15 These esumates cover the period between the opening of hostilities and vlarch next, and amjunt to 410 millions ol Yen.24 words
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Article34 1904-05-26 15 London, 25th May. General Kuroki reports that Japanese infantry routed c2OO Cossacks at r mtokon beyond Kuangtien. This engagement shows that General Kuroki is considerably advancing his r>ght wing towards the north-east.34 words
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Article39 1904-05-26 15 London, 17th May. Three lascars belonging to the crew >f the British steamer Camroae and *lso some members of the crew of a German steamer have been arrested tt K onstadt on suspicion of being Japanese39 words
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Article38 1904-05-26 15 JAPANESE INDECISION.” Geueral Ptfug, of the Russian army, airgraphs that the Japanese advance o Liaoyang is characterised by indecidoii. He supposes that the objective of the main b«*dy of th*- J»panese forces is a p ant beyond Haicheng.38 words
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Article39 1904-05-26 15 London 18th M-y The funeral service «»f Stanley, the -xwiorer, took place at Westminster Abb-y. ceremony was observed. ’li e King and the Q’leen, and also »he King of the Belgians, were represent*^!39 words
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Article49 1904-05-26 15 P O. MAIL SERVICE. The Government has arranged to Z«end the pies nt P. A O mail service mtil 1906, but with an acceleration ot ass. in the f The subsidy will be £330,000. Meanwhile, the Gov* rntnent will ascertain whether further improvemen! would be obta>nahle by op*n tender.49 words
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Article73 1904-05-26 15 Lord Ha’dwicke, the TJndf r-Secretarv of State for India, has replied in the House of Lords to a question put by Lord Spencer regarding Thibet. Lord Hardwicke stated that ihe hostility shown by the Thibetans to Colonel Ynunghusband s mission did not prove that the Government policy in73 words
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Article97 1904-05-26 15 The declaration if policy made by Government on the 6th November last in no wise debarred the mission from proceeding to Lhassa Lord Hardwicke admitted that circumstances had uow changed. We, so he pointed out, are now at war with Thibet. Furthermore, until we had vindicated97 words
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Article44 1904-05-26 15 London IS th May. According to advices from St. Petersburg, General Kuropatkin reports that a number of Jipanese transports discharged troops on the 16th instant at wo points twenty-live miles south of Kaiping. The troops afterwards marched in the direction of Kaiping.44 words
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Article30 1904-05-26 15 London, 19 th May. General Sus3uiitch, the Russian Commander on the Yalu, has been eiieved of the command over the second Siberian Division. General Keller replaces him.30 words
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Article42 1904-05-26 15 London, 20 th May. Despatches from Generals Kuropatkin and Sakharoff describe the Japalese evacuation of several points occupied in the advance on Liaoyang, and heir retirement on Ken# huang-cbeng vheif they are constructing earthworks. Rain has rendered the roads bad.42 words
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Article61 1904-05-26 15 20th May The Austro-Hungarian Minister for War explained to the Delegations that ue exceptional military and nav*l xpenditure a9ked for was in no wise •onnected with the political situation. It was necessary to make up leewa) •s regards the rearming of the artillen tnd the equipment of vessels61 words
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Article46 1904-05-26 15 Lord Laosdowue states that, in reply o an inquiry on the subject, Russia, -vith reference to the notification men'inned on the 11th instant, regarding •otton being ranked as contraband of war has stated that the notification ip) lies only to low grade cotton.46 words
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Article24 1904-05-26 15 The papers express sincere sympathy with the Japanese and deep regret for the the Joss of the Yothino and 7 Tatsuse.24 words
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Article36 1904-05-26 15 London, 21 st M j. Mr. Keswick, deceased, was J »hn Keswick of Messrs Jardine Skinner and Co. of Calcutta, and not John Keswick of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co. of China.36 words
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Article21 1904-05-26 15 At >t. Petersburg, it is expected that Russia will shortly proclaim the Siberian ports, including Vladivostok, open to commerce.21 words
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Article22 1904-05-26 15 London, 2 lad Miy. Mr Roosevelts nomination by the Republican Party, for the Presidency of the United States, i« assured.22 words
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Article32 1904-05-26 15 The Thihewui. ambuscaded eight •epo s who were bringing up the mail at the rear of the Britiah camp The sepoys reached camp after an hour’s fight, wi»h three casualties32 words
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Article82 1904-05-26 15 Liter The French Ambassador to the Vatican has been recalled owing to the wording of the protest addressed to the I Powers simukaneously with the protest -ent to France on the Bih inst. [On the Bth iost., it may be remem* bered, it was reported that82 words
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Article40 1904-05-26 15 It is reported at St. Petersburg that Central 3;oessel, Commandant at Port A thur, made a some from the fortress and drove bark the Japmese, killing and wounding 1,0)0. The Russians lo3t 150 killed and wounded.40 words
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Article23 1904-05-26 15 The Japanese disasters have bfen received in Russia without exultation. The newspapers bear tribute to the gallantry of the Japanese seamen.23 words
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Article62 1904-05-26 15 London, 23rd May. Reuter's correspondent states that a telegram has been received at St Petersburg from General Sakharoff which shows that the Japanese advance on Liaoyang has been resumed. The movement of several detachments along different points up to fifty kilometres to the north-west of Feng-huang-cheng is62 words
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79 1904-05-26 15 M. Xisard, French Ambassador to the Vatican, has left Rome, but the Chancellor of thp Embassy takes his place as Ckargj d'Aj/iires. [The withdrawal of Vi. Xi*ard war the political sequel to be naturally expeated a a a result of the Papal protest in regard79 words
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Article53 1904-05-26 15 London May The recently launched battleship Orei which stranded as soon as launched at St. Petersburg owing to her great draft, again stranded at Cronstadt on the 19th inst. Her stern has since sunk deeply owing to the unexplained opening of a bilge pipe. The vessel53 words
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Article132 1904-05-26 15 Later. The Orel has been refloated. It is stated that the accident was due to the careless rivetting of the plates Berlin telegram of the 4th irst. stated that the Orel had run aground in the Neva The Orel is one of five ships of 13,516 tons, and132 words
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Article45 1904-05-26 15 THE BOGATYR BLOWN UP. The General Staff at St. Petersburg considers that the re-occupation of Newchwang is due to the change in the situation produced by the loss of the Japanese warships, which has rendered it unsafe to de«pateh transports ar und the Liaotung Peninsula.45 words
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Article10 1904-05-26 15 Admiral Slrydloff has arrive 1 at Vlaiivostock.10 words
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Article30 1904-05-26 15 London 25/ h May. There is increasing evidence that the Russians are deliberately strewing mines on the high seas. This has’called forth strong protests in the British press.30 words
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Article25 1904-05-26 15 "he Diily Telegraph. states that Japanese agents have just purchased several steamers at Aatwerp of from 2,000 to 3,000 tons burden.25 words
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Article53 1904-05-26 15 Jjaier. Kemal Pasha, who is son-in-law and also aide de camp to the Bultan of Turkey was arrest'd.on the 21st. May with other high officials. Their arrest re«nlte 1 from the discovery of a secret correspondence between them and e Princess Khadidje, a daughter of t e53 words
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Article73 1904-05-26 15 Tokyo t May If Hh. The officer commando g the ku d*ng forces at Liaotung reports that betw*w» the 5 h and 16rh May there were skirmishes, the Japanese detachment** success!uly driving out the enemy, anc deetmvinz the railways and telegraph* at Pulantien and vicinity. On the73 words
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Article43 1904-05-26 15 General Kuroki reports that the exact number of casualties in the battle »f the Y«lu were: —Japanese—killed, 218, including sofficers wounded, 783, including 33 officer?. 11 The Russian corpses buried by us numbered 1,303; and we took 613 prisoners.43 words
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Article38 1904-05-26 15 “We captured 21 thr«e-inch quick firing field guns; S quick firing machine guns 1,021 rifles 03 horses and large quantities of ammunition, clothing, tents, etc. “At Fenghuang, also, quantities of ammunition, clothing ani provisions were captured38 words
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Article97 1904-05-26 15 CRUISER SUNK BY THE KASUGA.” 20 th May. Admiral Togo reports that while the third squairon was returning from Port Arthur in a dense fog, the Yoshino was by the Kasuga off Shantung Promontory on the 15th inst. and sunk. Ninety of the crew were saved. [The Hiisuse was launched97 words
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Article58 1904-05-26 15 On the same day, when ten nailer south-ea>t of Laotishan with other vessels, the Hatsv.se struck on one of the euemy's mechanical mines and sank. “Just then a Russian flotilla of sixteen torpedo boat destroyers approached, but was repulsed by our cruisers which saved 300 of the58 words
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Article58 1904-05-26 15 20th May The force of the enemy which partook in the fight near Kincbow on the 16th inst. consisted of he Fifth, Fourteenth and Sixteenth Regiments of Infantry Sharpshooters, with eight quick-firing guns. They left on the field 30 dead officers and men. According to the reports of58 words
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Article18 1904-05-26 15 A portion of the Japanese army commenced landing at Takushan on the 19th inst.18 words
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Article85 1904-05-26 15 Rear Admiral Togo (Masamichi) reports that a fleet consisting of four cruisers, three gunboats, and a torpedo flotilla, after successfully repelling the enemy’s destroyers which emerged from Port Arthur at the time of the Hatsu* t disaster, and after rescuing the drowning crew of that battleship, proceeded on85 words
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Article22 1904-05-26 15 On the 17th the squadron penetrated Kinchow Bay, and bombarded the enemy’s buildings, the railway bridge and the military trains.22 words
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Article68 1904-05-26 15 21*/ May. Admiral Togo reports that a gun boa* -quadron, accompanied by torpedo boat b and torpedo boat destroyerapproached Rinjun on 20ch inst. with be view of reconnoitring the position. The mission was successfully accomplished. Despite a hot crossfire from the forth little damage was done to68 words
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Article41 1904-05-26 15 2ind May. Qua com f any of the Russians ap peared six miiet* north of T«*kushan and w»« surrounded by our infantry. The Russians fled, having sustained many casualties. A Russian captain was captured. There were no Japanese casual*ieg.41 words
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Article51 1904-05-26 15 24/A May. Genera] Kuroki reports that a section of Japanese infantry encountered rt Riisa«an cav« ry, about eight order Mor*b*east of Kuantien, on the The fled in a northwesterly \*hv np 20 dead on the field of the T»«* j •»#sneae imflf red landed from were51 words
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Article247 1904-05-26 16 Uud-r this heading the following abbravia* t>e— are need:—sir.—steamer; eh.— barque; sch.—schooner Yet.—Yacht j Cnt Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; H.p. Horkfl-power Brit. —British U. S.— United States Fch.—French; Ger —German ,Dut. Dutch; G.c. —General-cargo; d.p.—deck passenger U. —Uncertain T. P. W. —Tanjong Pegar Wharf T.P.D.— Tanjong Pagar Dock247 words
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