The Straits Budget, 19 October 1904
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section86 1904-10-19 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Established over Half a Century Cable Address Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Crnts. Straits Times 15 cents. VOL. LVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER, 1904. NO. 4235 T1.1 “STRAITS TIMES" circulates largely in Singapore and Penang throughout all the Protected86 words
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The Straits Budget. WEDNESDAY, 19TH OCTOBER.
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Article210 1904-10-19 1 I i.'KKi.i.; —On Oth October, at Singapore, tin* win* of J. Tyrrell, Straits Settlements I’niire. h Uau^ht^r. stkvevs: On sth October, at Hongkong, l.« in <>f Major S. It. Stevens, 03rd Burma Infantry, «>: a daughter. 15vi:i».* On the 2nd Sept, at Wucliou, to rhe* Kc\. Louis and Mrs.210 words
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Article243 1904-10-19 1 M\l i u.u Douolas On the Ist October, A i SainU, Taip.ng, Horace de Courcv M:»r?*•]!*, Koyal Field Artillery, son of Col. I Martelli, late Koyal Artillery, to Ethel iv, d;i!ij/hter of the late Sir John Douglas, K and Lady D uglas. b' IT/. UiVERO:—Oa the Ist October, at243 words
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Article120 1904-10-19 1 1 ca(,in R Articles.— ditul College. '•b^Uf-tte. Obligations 16 U «e. ■-•csl.— Quotations. Shipping News. Passenger List. Police News. Commerce and Finance. Wedding at the Scottish Church. Alleged Forgery of a Government Cheque Interport Shooting. Racing Notes. Garrison Golf Club Collision in the Harbour Cat aud Canary.120 words
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Article134 1904-10-19 1 The Straits Budget, this week will be despatched by the B. I s. s. Zamania Ihe liudgtt, next week will be mailed by the P. &O. s.s. Malta The home* ward mail by the N D. L. steamer Sachsen was closed on Monday. The mail from134 words
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Article287 1904-10-19 1 Arrived 13th October. Per Uganda —From Rangoon—Mr. G. M. Falkener, Mr. H. Wh eler, Mr. G. E. Luard, Mr. J. Kemp, Mr. K. Y’an Uort. Per Put 'ncci :—From A tioy —Mrs. Jones. Per Bengal —From Shanghai—Mr. Batch, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pountney. From Hongkong —Mr. C.287 words
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Article71 1904-10-19 1 Penang and Bombay. Capri t 01 23rd Oct., Behn Meyer. Liver o I via ports, Alicante due Oth Oct., Barlow t aenina via ports, YanyUte due 20tb Oct., Mansfield. Japan iv Hurts, V. R Luitpold due 21st Oct., Behu Meyer. 1 1 wet euJtam, Avaggee every71 words
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LEADING ARTICLE.
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Article1475 1904-10-19 1 The Hon Tan Jiak Kim has taken the initiative in a fcheir.eltr ihe establishing a Medical College in Singapore which would doubtless prove a boon to the community—could it ever be carried out. It transpires however that the initial outlay would be $71,000 a large sum—which would have(Straits Times, 131h Ocl) - 1,475 words
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Article644 1904-10-19 1 .Some day or another a prophet of sorts will spring up in the Straits'and write A Handbook of European Etiquette for the use of Babas and Chinamen.'’ He will reap a fortune Pending that happy event, however, the Straits Times is placed in the unenviable position of the New(Straits Times, 14th Oct.) - 644 words
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Article869 1904-10-19 2 Two days ago we republished a pangraph which originally appeared in the Perak Pioneer regarding the initiation of Mr. M. T. de la Courneuve into the Buddhist Brotherhood in Singapore. In that paragraph it was insinuated that the late Inspector of the Perak Police departed from Taipeng without(Htruits Titries, 1 oth (Jet.) - 869 words
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Article3351 1904-10-19 2 Such amazing things are d*»ne by I the French Government nowadays that I one fails to he surprised at anything I that happens —officially—within the I domains of the fair republic. At the I same time it. is astounding to learn I that M. Combes’ administration, not I(Straits Times, 1 Sth Oct) - 3,351 words
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Advertisement93 1904-10-19 1 i ue post free price of the Straits Tinas > 1 a year. The post free price of the nits lhulget is S20 a year. It is not m- t-Hsary to subscribe for a year. The ascriptions for shorter periods are at r same proportionate rate of price as i-93 words
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Obituary40 1904-10-19 1 DEATHS. i>: On the 23rd August, at Grave* •-n-l.uul, C. F. Arnold late Captain of r ''hour, of pneanmuiageda, 37 years I*.. 01 jrccuo H the 19 h September, at 79 Road, Kensington W. London *’«‘!day, formerly of Singayore ami40 words
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Article241 1904-10-19 3 I hi. Briu.-h steamer Ecclesia airived -|ns morning from Moji with coal con■*icnfcil to the Mitsui Busan Kaisha. Mr. J. B. Carruthers, Director of Agriculture, F M. S, is leaving in December to take up his a P; mntment. f hk < iunner Companies of the Malay241 words
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1165 1904-10-19 3 Yesterday afternoon F. A. Cornelius, a junior Clerk employed in the Government Secretariat was before Mr. Sproule for preliminary enquiry into allegations «*f (1) forgery and (2) using as genuine a forged document brought against him by the Crown. Mr. Farrer coudueted the enquiry1,165 words
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Article271 1904-10-19 3 At the ordinary meeting of the Penang Municipality ou Friday, the subject of meddlesome water meters again came up: The President (Mr. Hallifax) said the question of charges for water seemed, like sundry other matters, to be always with them. He had petitions from dyers and tanners.271 words
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Article279 1904-10-19 3 A large hotel is now being built in Ipob, in the street leading from the station. The ground* floor is to be let as shop premises, and Messrs. McAlister Co. have already taken up half the -pace. It is said that the hotel is being built279 words
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Correspondence.
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Article445 1904-10-19 3 To the Editor of the u Straits Timur Dear Sir, —In your if sue of September 27th, you publish Mr Barraclough’* belated reply to a letter of mine which appeared in Commercial Intelligence in the dim and distant past. Mr. Barraclough’s conclusions (in his efforts to evade the445 words
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Article349 1904-10-19 3 S. V. I. v. The Rangers. These teams met on the S.R.C. ground in a League match the other evening, and after an exciting game the Rangers won by a goal to nil. The Rangers had one or two new’ men playing, and their f rward line was349 words
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Article2727 1904-10-19 3 Intertstirg comments of the Editor of the India Rubber World." In the Strait* Time* of the 10th Sopt. we gave the first portion of an account of a visit to the Rubber Plantations here and in the F. M. S. by Mr. Pearson, the Editor2,727 words
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Article903 1904-10-19 4 Gallops this morning* This morning was very misty at the race course, and it was almost impossible to distinguish the horses at the far side. Happily the rain held off until work was practically completed. There was fair attendance of visitors who appeared lo take the keenest interest903 words
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Article353 1904-10-19 4 Mr* Howden Marries Miss. McFartans* A pretty though quiet wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr.John George Howden, of the Tar jong Pagar Dock Staff, and Miss Sarah Harvey McFarlane of Glasgow. The Revd. S. S. Walker was353 words
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Article89 1904-10-19 4 Last wc ek, Low Kim Pong was summoned by Inspector Pestana, of the P. C. A. Department, for cruelty to a horse. He did not appear. The case was postponed till this morning, when he again failed to appear, but sent eome one with power to represent him.89 words
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Article68 1904-10-19 4 At the monthly Medal Competition on the Bth inst. the following players returned cards, viz.:— E. Brad berry (Medal) 88 —'2 76 Capt. Bankes 105 —22 83 F. Ferguaou 84+ 2= 86 A. M. Hogg 97-1* 87 Capt. Hunt 107—19= 88 Capt. Kynd 1 0-22= 8868 words
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Article200 1904-10-19 4 Hongkong puts on 919, the same Score as Singapore. Advice was received by wire this morning that the Hongkong Team shooting tor the Interport Match had compiled exactly the same score as Singapore, viz, 919. According to the National Rifle Association Rules, when two or more teams tie200 words
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Article247 1904-10-19 4 I hk Si im arrived thi*» roornii g from LiMrkat with 87,000 tins of kerosine oil t«»r Sourabaya. In September, B Hi deaths were registfif'd at Hioeap«re. The ratio per thousand was 42 13. The Banka arrived yesterday W Natuna Wand with a Chinese s, hn™S in247 words
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Article295 1904-10-19 4 One Doraisamy was yesterday arrested on the allegations of using as genuine forged delivery orders purporting to be signed by J. Gurnapathan on the firm of Messrs McAlister Coy. on the Ist, sth and 10th, inst, for 300 boxes of Reina Victoria cigars, 200 boxes of LondreB cigars,295 words
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Article329 1904-10-19 4 Recent accounts ejneerning the two hortes that are most likely to be prominent characters in the coming cold weather season, Great Scot and Acetine, are to hand the news concerning Great Scot is a little contradictory, some of the intelligencers stating that he is looking none too329 words
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Article3257 1904-10-19 5 Netherlands India. M Monday’s issue of the Strait* Turn* j-ave the first instalment of Mr. \llt-viie Ireland’s studies in tropical admini s tration so far as they took in Netherlands India. We publish now the second and final instalment which deals -vith the Government of Netherlands3,257 words
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Article156 1904-10-19 5 Last night a c Ilision occurred in the haibuur < ft* Tani ng Ithoo between the Polite launch Mata m tta which wag patrolling haif-t ui, and the steamlaunch Fuio (Jb'n Toe Mda mat a was damaged anil leaked t adiy A 1 oat, vth’ch rhe156 words
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Article192 1904-10-19 5 Mk P. 6 Penney Ins been gaze ted D put> Governor. Itn.E* order ih»- Morphine Ordinance of 1904 are published in the Government Gaze j e Mr. C. W. Andkkson has been appointed to act as Deputy Colonial Engineer and Surveyor-G*» at Penang. H. M. S. Etpieyc192 words
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Article172 1904-10-19 5 Nondescripts vs. Rovers. On the S. R. U. ground yesteiday afteincon a League tool ball fixtute was plaved off between the Nondetciipts md the Rovers. Mr. MeMurray oflkiateu as icfcitc Piay was lather late in starting owing to the late anival of some of the Nordescripts. In the172 words
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Article447 1904-10-19 5 Bowers.Sm th Plumpton. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Cathedral yesterday, afternoon when Mr. Alexander Bowers Smith of Penang was married to Miss Alice Jessie Plumpton, sister of Mr. M. E. Plumpton of Messrs. Gilfillan, Wood Co., Singapore and Penang. The Rev. Mr.447 words
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Article124 1904-10-19 6 Aunt Charlotte s Maid at the Town Hall next Saturday. Rack Week among its other attractions is to have a theatre night—our local amateurs under the able management of Mr W. A Dowley, havsrg arranged for a variety performance, and a presentation of Morton’s farce. Aunt Charlottes Maid124 words
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Article285 1904-10-19 6 On the 26’h of June last, a tragedy occurred at the junction of Club Street and Ann Siang Hill by which Chow Pek Ho, a young baba, 21 years of age lost his life. He was present at a wnyang and so the story goes,285 words
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Article241 1904-10-19 6 A Malay boy who bad been placed in the Reformatory for a period of four years escaped. He employed him sell while free in beguiling two children to a quiet spot and relieving them of a silver bracelet and anklet. He was sentenced to six months by Mr.241 words
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Article159 1904-10-19 6 On the 22nd ultimo, a raid was made on tongkang No. 74 at Tanjong Pagar Whart and a quantity of miscellaneous articles ranging through cloths, black and white, Hannel, lamps, soentedloap, thread, tape, buttons etc., were lighted upon. Captain Wood, Superintendent, of the T. P. 1) Police, one of159 words
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Article879 1904-10-19 6 (From an Indian Contrih'rirr.) The Chettys (pronounced as Chittys in Singapore), who reign so predominantly over the native trade of Singapore, are Sudras by caste and observe Hinduism. The Chinese and Englishmen in Singapore seem to think that they are Brahmins, but that impression is erroneous.879 words
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Article603 1904-10-19 6 An Unu ual fsitdr to a Hngipore School. Tigers with a penchant for billiards, hogs which are partial to the tap-room, and goats that haunt on compounds these things we know and understand, but a musical cow, or rather a cow with a musical ear, is somewhat603 words
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Article89 1904-10-19 6 Yesterday morning Lieut. RadclifTe, the Acting Master Attendant, held an enquiry into the collision which occurred in the harbour on Thursday night between the Police patrol launch Mai a motu and the launch Pub* Übin, oelonging to Smith and Foster. The wrong of the J'ulo Übin admitted89 words
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Article121 1904-10-19 6 Before the Marine Court yesterday Patrii k Hughes and Juhn MameflV, firtm n of the ks. Vulcan were charged with remaining benii d in the Colony without certificates ot discharge. They were fined $25 or fourteen days’ rigorous .foptisi nmeut The Piaxng i) JZ o to hears tha121 words
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Article576 1904-10-19 6 The Gallops Owing to the rain, the track was not as fast as it might have been, but the wt ?k pn.vtd interesting to the fiiily lame number 1 1 sportsmen who weie pr* sent. Portfire rattled up a good once round, Bli.e Jacket j fining in over576 words
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Article85 1904-10-19 6 Yesterday Gunner J. 11. Hilton, RGA., summoned Quarter Maser Sergeant Macßrathey, RGA., tor mischievously shooting his pet cat, and badly wounding it. The cat was lecovering. The defendant that cats were not allowed as pets except by permission of the Commanding Officer. The complainant had no such85 words
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Article153 1904-10-19 6 huloh Seraia is the place where the coolies of the Swanley are now landed. Thk Fuk Wo arrived yesterday from L ink!kat with 10,(XK) tins of kerosine oil The British steamer Celtic Princefs arrived from Batoum yesterday with 140 y i50 cases of oil for Shanghai. H.153 words
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Article78 1904-10-19 6 This Rcyal Artillery Rifle p nUI Sports wifi t ke at Blakan u., reereat or f ottnd on Saturday c* 1 instant. r he following events art J. f to the Army, Na\>, Volunteers. p„!; ft and Warders. ("Europeans onl>) q e mile commencing 4-45 p.78 words
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Article128 1904-10-19 6 About 10.30 on Saturday night the Chinese towkay of a sawmill at Kallang Pudding telephoned to police that a fire had broken out at hi* sawmill. The police 3nd the Fir* Brigade, under Mr. F K Jenning* hurried to the scene. A few minutes after the128 words
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Article172 1904-10-19 6 64 Coy. R.Q.A. vs J Little Co A cricket match was played at Pulo Brani on Saturday afternoon between the 64th Coy. R. G. A. and an eleven representing John Little and Co. The Gunners batted first and knocked up 68 runs, J. Little and Co. scoring 73172 words
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Article368 1904-10-19 6 Since the design of the new class of armoured cruisers to be laid down this year was published in August there ins been considerable discussion, says the Daily Graphic as to the expediency of retaining the 7*5 inch gun, of which, by the original plan, 10368 words
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1412 1904-10-19 7 extremely i military wedding vva<s ii-lemnised *t .St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday afternoon when Lieut. N. Buchan, 115.0, of the Ist battalion Manchester Regiment, was „);»riied to Miss Kylhe St. Clair, (jiuehter of Mr. \V r G. St. Clair,1,412 words
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Article217 1904-10-19 7 On the tracks this morning sprinting was indulged m, and The Idler went particularly well. Writing before the lotteries take olace the following look the best Maiden Plate, Clansman, Caste, Diplomatic, Lawn Stakes, Glencoe, Apiary, Felspar, Governors Cup The Idler, Benedick, Pawn-broker, Paddock Stakes Blue Jacket, Sandy, Mandolin,217 words
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Article86 1904-10-19 7 South Natuna Islands Danger. The master of the s. s. has reported to the Master Attendant here that his vessel stranded on an uncharted (.oral patch East of Serai* Island. Bearings Centre of Seraia Island S. 740 W. Buku Island N. 11.]’E. Dera Rock West' Brian Island86 words
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Article432 1904-10-19 7 On Friday, Mr. Tearle, the General Manager of the Singapore and Kranji Railway laid information against one Smith to the following effect Smith is my servant. He is in charge of a number of coils of wire fencing belonging to the railway. He has neve? had authority to432 words
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Article231 1904-10-19 7 The German cruiser Hertha is expected at Bangkok on the 30th November *nd is to stay there till the Bth December. We understand that the German cruiser Hertha is expected to arrive hero on or about the 26th of November and will probably remain here for a231 words
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Article173 1904-10-19 7 Defendant Declared Insane. J. Nathan, the West Indian, who ran amok in Bernam 8treet and its neigh* bourhood, on tbe 30th ult. and wounded no less than nine persons, was charged before Mr. Nunn yesterday with murder and with two other charges of causing hurt by wounding with173 words
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Article108 1904-10-19 7 The Westminster Gazette says:—“An interesting piece of ecclesiastical intelligence recently announced is that of the appointment of the Rev. J. Hardy, who is now Chaplain to HM. Forces at Hongkong, to the corresponding position at Gosport. Mr. Hardy is, of course, the author of that108 words
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Article316 1904-10-19 7 At a meeting convened by the Protector of Chinese at the Protectorate, Kuala Lumpur, about a hundred represeutative Chinese merchants and miners attended, says the Malay Mail. The Protector explained to the assembly that the Government was willing to subscribe a dollar for every dollar given by the316 words
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Article183 1904-10-19 7 For Singapore. Per P. A O. s. s. Cty on, from London Sept. 17, due 23rd Oct-Mr*. Butter worth Miss Travis, Mr Lei wh ton, Mr. D. Bridges Per P *0.8 b China connecting with tbe steamer Cnusan at Colombo, from London Sept. 30, due 30tb Oct.—Mr.183 words
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Article471 1904-10-19 7 At the Appeal Court yesterday axiernoon before Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice 8. L. Thornton, the case of Chu Cheng Yock rs. the Crown on the prosecution of Inspector Kirke was heard. Mr. C. I. Carver appeared on behalf of the Farmer471 words
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Article140 1904-10-19 7 Col. Marchand, in his third artiele in he Figaro relating to Fashoda, having remarked that it was from the Sirdar himself (General Kitchener) that he learned that the bullets bearing thiq mark “B. 8 which were founding** Dervish steamer were oML"f ut&eu u> be Belgian,xgrjtinues:— MayT.be allowed140 words
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Article195 1904-10-19 7 A Successful Prosecution. Yestekday afternoon, Liong Yew was berore the Bench Court on the allegation of having on the 27th of teforuary last disposed of a Chinese girl for immoral purposes. Mr. Bailey, Assistant Secretary for Chinese Affairs, prosecuted. The girl was young and had from her195 words
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Correspondence.
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4487 1904-10-19 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times." Sir, —It is, T feel, an act of sonic temerity for a man without personal experience of the actual working of steamers in the Roads, and whose observation of it has been4,487 words
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Article1349 1904-10-19 9 (Itif Diogenes London, 21 st September I.Miidon, or rather ‘Town’* is filling t misled by the return of a slightly ,j t r temperature, added to which the v fall of the leaves, already parched withered by the torrid sun of the .,t few weeks, delude people with1,349 words
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Article87 1904-10-19 9 Labi* an 13/A October. Three of the colliers which have been waiting here for orders for some time, have now cleared for Hongkong. Manila, and Astoria respectively. The s. s. Buwivy, which was the first to arrive, is still here SmaU-pox is still lurking around Lahuan, here and87 words
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Article222 1904-10-19 9 Yestkhday afternoon, Heng Hoh See was agtin before Mr. Nunn on the illegati<»n of abetment of the murder of Chow Pek How* on the 26 h of June »f*t. Mr. Farrer conducted the prosecution. Dr. F rd of the General Hospital said r.hat at 3222 words
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Special Telegrams to the “Straits Times.”
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Article22 1904-10-19 9 Paris, nth October. A telegram fr*»m Shanghai contradicts the report that the Russian cruiser Bayan has arrived at that port.22 words
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Article50 1904-10-19 9 According to advices from St. Petersburg General Stoessel telegraobs that the assaults delivered by the Japanese upon Port Arthur between the 19th and 23rd Sept, have cost them 10,000 men. vSince then, the military operations there have been confined to skirmishes The bombardment continues daily as usual50 words
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Article30 1904-10-19 9 9th Oct. General Knropatkin on the 2nd October issued an order of the day to his army, announcing that it is new strong enough to take the offensive.30 words
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Article27 1904-10-19 9 10/A Oct. Advices from St. Petersburg state that General Kuropatkin has taken the offensive He has driven the Japanese out at a place called Benapoudine.27 words
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Article50 1904-10-19 9 Paris, 12/A Octol*er. Advices from St. Petersburg state that the Russians have oc upied Benipoudze without any difficulty. The Japanese made but a slight resistance, and seem to be preparing to give decisive battle at Liaoyang. At Reval, the Tsar has reviewed the second Pacific Ocean squadron.50 words
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Article27 1904-10-19 9 Penang, 14/A October. Owing to rain falling, the PeDang team did not shoot in the interport r'fle match yesterday as had been fixed.27 words
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75 1904-10-19 9 Shanghai, l£th October. An unofficial Japanese telegram states that General Kuropatkin’s advance movement has been completely checked, and the Japanese are completely victorious. The Russians were attacking the Japanese weak spot at Pensihu and expected the Japanese to send large reinforcement* thither, thus75 words
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41 1904-10-19 9 Serious Straits of the Russian Army. Shanghai, 17/A Oci. Japanese unofficial, telegrams state that General Kuropatkin’s three reserve divisions are now being engaged at Yentai, which indicates that the Russian forces are now reduced to serious straits.41 words
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Article87 1904-10-19 9 Ten Thousand Russians reported Killed 1 The results of tne fighting from Monday to Friday last (10th to 14th ins*) are that the Japanese have crushed a powerful enemy inflicting enormous looses, the spoils taken by the victors being ever thirty field guns, 2,000 shells, and an abundance87 words
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Article23 1904-10-19 9 Prisoners oeciaie that General Kurc pat kin's total available forr# in the vicinity of Mukden consists tf nine Army Corps.23 words
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Article63 1904-10-19 9 Paris, October, 13/A The Russian Baltic squadron has left Reval. Despatches from St. Petersburg and Tokyo say that fighting goes on desperately to the south of Mukden. The telegrams from Russian and Japanese sources give contradictor) particulars of the engagements. Through a turning movement to63 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS
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Article36 1904-10-19 9 London, 1 3th Oct The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Shanghai says that it whs G**netai N »dzu who saved the military si'nation f »r the Japanese at the Battle of Lianyang36 words
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Article72 1904-10-19 9 Marshal Oyama and the headquarters staff had already ordered a retreat when General Nodzu vigorously protested against the order. General Nodzu begged fyr leave to make another de*pirate effort [*o drive the Russians back] The credit for the victory therefore H due to General Nodzu for averting a72 words
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Article31 1904-10-19 9 The ostensible reason for the recall will be given as being the fact that the army is into winter quarters. General Nodzu will then take the command.31 words
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Article14 1904-10-19 9 Lady Curzon has had another relapse. Her condition 19 causing much anxiety.14 words
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Article18 1904-10-19 9 The following is the result of the Cesarewitch tace Wargrave 1 Rondeau 2 War Well 818 words
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Article89 1904-10-19 9 There is great anxiety at St. Petersburg reference to General Mistchenko’s cavalry [which had been despatched against the Japanese]. Nothing has been heard of them for tw<* days. The coincides with a Reuter message from Tokio stating that a Russian brigade with 00 cavalry and two guns,89 words
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Article25 1904-10-19 9 London ISlh October. A despatch from St. Petersburg states that the Biltic Squadron, consisting of forty-two ships, has sailed from Reval for Libau.25 words
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Article64 1904-10-19 9 It is confirmed that the Russians have occupied Sahepu, which lie midway between Yentai and Mukden. The subsequent fighting cost the Russians under one hundred casualties. The action took place during a diiving dust storm, to which the Russians had their backs and the Japanese their faces.64 words
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Article47 1904-10-19 9 Russian newspaper despatches from Mukden describe fierce’fighting throughout Monday and Tuesday to the North of Yentai. There were heavy losses on both sides. The issue of the battle is seemingly doubtfwl. But the Russians were close to the railway station at Yentai on Tuesday night.47 words
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Article112 1904-10-19 9 Reuter’s correspondent with General Oku’s army cables an account of the battle on Saturday He says that Marshal Oyama, on learning that the Russians were strengthening their left, ordered a general advance. Thus both armies were advancing simultaneously. The battle was resumed on Wednesday with indecisive results.112 words
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Article63 1904-10-19 9 General Sikharuff reports on the 1 Hh icst. that there has been despeiutt fighting to the north of Yentai The heights there have been held by Russians and J ipwnese alternately. General Daiili ff was wounded on the lea, but would would not relinquish the command. The British63 words
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Article24 1904-10-19 9 The loss of life on board the Japanese eunhoat Heiyen sunk by a mine off Port Arthur prove** to have been 197.24 words
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Article108 1904-10-19 9 London 14/A October. Marshal Oyam« met the advance of Qrneral Kuropat kin’s army by making a general advance with his own army. The main body of Marshal 0>ama’s army moved along a hr ad front from the railway line at Yentai The Russians apparently scattered, and tried to108 words
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46 1904-10-19 9 The Duke of Connaught, when out motoring near Edinbuigh, met w ith an accident. The Duke sustained injuries on the head. The injuries are reported to be slight. The Duke returned to Edinburgh where he was attended bv two doctors.46 words
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Article111 1904-10-19 9 London, 14 th October. Details, drawn from official reports, of military operations up to the morning of the ilth instant, have been received. These details show that the Japanese right was then stiffly holding positions close to Pensihu on the Taitse River. There had been desperate111 words
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Article39 1904-10-19 9 General Oku’s centre dislodged the enemy from a position at Tatungshao which the Russians had occupied on the 9th. General Oku’s left, after attacking the enemy and after holding Hsiliaoshatien, continued to advance to Hjchiatnn.39 words
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Article74 1904-10-19 9 London i, 14 th October. Despatches from both sides show unceasing fighting to be going on day and night between the immense aimies engaged south of Mukden, with varying success. The Russians are striving to outflank General Kuroki. General Kuroki holds the Japanese right towards Pensihu. General Oku,74 words
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Article38 1904-10-19 9 The Irish papers ascribe much importance to the support which Sir Joseph West Ridgeway is lending to Lord Dunraven’s programme of Irish reforms. [Sir J. West Ridgeway wad Under-Secretary of State for Ireland in Ie8738 words
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Article143 1904-10-19 9 London, 14/A October. General Sakharoff reports that the Japanese assumed the offensive on the 11th. The Japanese moved along both sides of the railway and to the north of the Yentai mines. Throughout the day, the Russians maintained their advanced positions. The only exceptions were at some points143 words
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Article111 1904-10-19 9 Mr. Albu, the mining financier of the Rand hat jn«fc returned. He testifies to the Chinese being intelligent, industrious, honest and contented. It would be impossible to have better men. The stories of the ill treatment of coolies in South Africa he declares to ne ridiculous.111 words
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Article41 1904-10-19 10 London Ibth October. The accident to the Duke of Connaught was due to his motor car collidirg. Ti e Duke was thrown out of his car. Ti e Duke at the time, was accompanied by Major Murray.41 words
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Article32 1904-10-19 10 It is officially announced that the Duke is suffering from a scalp wound and that the left ear is also injured. But no serious consequences are anticipated therefrom.32 words
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Article48 1904-10-19 10 Later. The Duke ot Connaught is progressing satisfactorily. General Stoessel reports that, on the 1st instant, the Russians recaptured Signal Hill The Japanese are bombarding the interior of the fortress at I ort Arthur from new batteries. The bombardment is becoming more and more vi lent.48 words
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100 1904-10-19 10 Later, The capture of 16 guns by the Japanese is officially admitted at St. Petersburg. The Russian correspondents agree that the fighting in the present engagement is more desperate than that at Liaoyang The combatants exhibit complete disregard for life. Positions are taken and retaken100 words
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35 1904-10-19 10 It is expected that the bulk of the Hottentots there will now join the Hereros who are in rebellion. This will double Germany’s difficulties in that section of South-west Africa35 words
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Article34 1904-10-19 10 London, loth October. General Kuropatkin reports that the fighting on Wednesday night and on Thursday was very desperate His troops posted on the right wing held the advanced positions until nightfall only.34 words
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Article58 1904-10-19 10 They then retired to the main position in the centre The troops were forced to retire to the main position. At two o’clock in the afternoon, no report bad been received from the left wing The Russian losses were considerable. General Kuropatkin concludes the despatch by sayingHave58 words
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Article56 1904-10-19 10 Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio sends news under date 3th October. The Japarese head quarters in Manchuria report, according to him, that the Right Army continued a vigorous pursuit of the Russians to the north. A column had been despatched in the direction of Shihchiatotzu to56 words
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39 1904-10-19 10 The Central Army continued to attack the enemy. The enemy appeared to be retreating continuously till dusk yesterday evening The enemy made two daring attacks upon the Left Army. The attacks were repulsed with heavy losses.39 words
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Article17 1904-10-19 10 London \bth October The death is announced of the King of Saxony.17 words
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Article33 1904-10-19 10 The news from Manchuria has caused a profound gloom at St. Petersburg, which is in striking contrast to the elation ev*ik*d by the previous proclamation of General Kuropat kin.33 words
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Article12 1904-10-19 10 The Russian losses are understood to be about 8 000.12 words
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Article24 1904-10-19 10 London, 1 6th October. French correspondents at 8t. Petersburg report that General Kuropatkin’s defeat at Yentai is a veritable disaster24 words
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Article52 1904-10-19 10 It is rep >rte<j in several quarters that General Kuropat kin’s advance to the southward was due to the desperate necessity for a victory in order to help to stem tha tide of popular discontent, A&d the retimtunce of the Russian peas••try to go to52 words
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21 1904-10-19 10 Field Marshal Oyama estimates the Russiau losses at 30,000. The Russians are retiring everywhere crushingly defeat€d.21 words
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Article38 1904-10-19 10 Ixmdorif 17 th October. The French silk trade is protesting against the proposal of the Government to impose a duty of 9 francs (per unit) on all Asiatic silk fabrics from Jan. Ist 1905.38 words
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Article59 1904-10-19 10 The Awful Carnage dulls EnthusiasmThe reports of the awful carnage at Yentai has produced the deepest impression ut Tokyo, where there is no elation over the Japanese victory Diplomatists there are asking whether the opportunity fur peaceful representa tions has not arrived. Twenty-eight Russian warships have59 words
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Article30 1904-10-19 10 Reuter’s correspondent at Mukden reports that there was a lull yesterdaj, Sunday, 16th, but the battle has been resumed to-day ten miles southwest of Mukden30 words
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Article63 1904-10-19 10 It is now certain that General Kuropatkin will be able to extricate his army, though lie has lost 30,0CX) men. He was interviewed just before the battle when he highly extolled the bravery of the Japanese, who, he declared, faithfully observed the rules of war. In this respect,63 words
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Article43 1904-10-19 10 A Mukden telegram states that the 17th and 6th Russian Army Corps bore the brunt of the fighting on the 14th ins. (Friday) They repulsed six attacks and twice silenced the Japanese artillery before retreating across the Shaho.43 words
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Article43 1904-10-19 10 The* Russians are still fighting doggedly, but every fresh despatch shows more clearly than the last the decisiveness of the victory of the Japanese, who have not only defeated the Rus sians, but are pursuing them in every direction.43 words
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Article25 1904-10-19 10 London 15/A October. The Middle Park Plate was won by Jardy. Shah Jehan and Signorino ran a dead heat for second place.25 words
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Article48 1904-10-19 10 In reference to the guns captured by the Japanese at Pensihu, General Kuropatkin says that two the Russian right were compelled to abandon their guns, but they recaptured all except sixteen. The Japanese night attack compelled them to again abandon the guns they had recovered48 words
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33 1904-10-19 10 Reuter’s correspondent at Tokyo, telegraphing on the 14th inst., stated Marshal Oyama reports that the fighting engages almost the entire front of the Japanese, and is progressing satisfactorilv.33 words
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Article38 1904-10-19 10 A despatch from General Kuropatkin, recounting the fighting of Wednesday and Thursday, states that large rein forcemeiits to the Japanese prevented the Russians froraprofiting by their first success in the vicinity of Pensihu38 words
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Article16 1904-10-19 10 Finally, these (Ru9sian)*troops becoming separated from the rest, they were ordered to retire16 words
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Article14 1904-10-19 10 General Kuropatkin admits heavy lostes but abstains from giving details.14 words
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Article30 1904-10-19 10 Field Marshal o>ama's detailed report of Wednesday’s and Thursday’s fighting mentions repeated Russian attacks in the direction of Pensihu on Wednesday, which were all repulsed by the Japanese.30 words
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42 1904-10-19 10 The Japanese Central and Left Armies dislodged the enemy from important strategical positions, and are successfully continuing the attack. One of the Col irons of the R’gh Army has occupied the key to the enemy’s position.42 words
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60 1904-10-19 10 The Hon. Alfred Lyttleton, Secretary of State for the Colonies, speaking at Manchester, has strongly suported Mr. Balfoar on the Fiscal Question. He declared that opponents had strongly endeavored to fan i he flame of jealousy between two great statesmen (Balfoar and Chamberlain), who could60 words
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Article45 1904-10-19 10 Tjondon .1 bth Oct. General Oku captured ten more guns yesterday. Heavy fighting continues. Field Marshal Oyama reports that on Friday the enemy was driven to the right bank of the Sha-ho, throughmt the entire length of the Japanese front.45 words
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Article17 1904-10-19 10 The guns and booty taken include s vast quantities of rifles, ammunition waggons etc.17 words
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Article96 1904-10-19 10 London 17 th October. Reutei s Tokyo correspondent wiring >n the 16th inst., reports that everything now indicates that Field Marshal Oyama’s estimate of 30,000 Russian casualties is far below the reality. The Russians lost 4,500 killed in front of Kuroki’s (Right) Army alone, where the Russian losses96 words
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Article57 1904-10-19 10 Marshal Oyama estimates that the total number of Russian deaa left on the field, including those killed on Friday and Saturday, at 10,000. Besides the gun5 already reported, the Japanese captured a quantity ot munitions, as well as countless rifles and accoutrements. The Japanese losses are57 words
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Article30 1904-10-19 10 Lord Cuiz:n informs Reuter that the reports of his contemplated resignation owing to his wife’s illness —as published in the St. Jameses Gazette, are entirely groundless.30 words
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Article48 1904-10-19 10 London IS th October. Reuter’s correspondent with the Russian Western Army wires on the 16th inst, that six days’ fighting, which exceeded in ferocity the fighting at Liaoyang, resulted in the Russians’ continued retirement. The Japanese are now driving a wedge into the Russian centre.48 words
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Article26 1904-10-19 10 The terrific bombardment caused a heavy storm of rain and hail which turned the battlefield into a morass, wherein both armies stuck.26 words
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55 1904-10-19 10 Later. The death in childbirth is reported of the Princess of Asturias. [The Infanta Maria de la Mercedes; Princess of Asturias, was the eldest sister of the King of Spain, being six years his senior. She was born in 1880, and married Prince Charles55 words
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Article20 1904-10-19 10 Japan is placing large orders for army winter clothing with manufacturers in the south of Scotland.20 words
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Article15 1904-10-19 10 The Baltic Fleet coaled yesterday from three steamers in the Great Belt.15 words
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Article32 1904-10-19 10 General Sakbaruff reports that yesterday, after desperate fighting, the Russians drove the Japanese from a hill on the Southern bank of the Shaho, and captured twelve guns.32 words
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Article59 1904-10-19 10 London 18M Oct. Reuter’s correspondent at Tokyo, wiring on the evening of the 16th inst. (Sunday), states that Field Marshal Oyama designates the whole of the engagement since the 10th inst (Monday) as the Battle of the Sha-ho. The fighting has ceased on the Japanese59 words
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Article37 1904-10-19 10 Reuter’s co»respondent at Mukden wired on the 16th that hostilities had practically ceased on the preceding day. The men were exhausted and food insufficient Every available gun and man had been used in the battle.37 words
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Article64 1904-10-19 10 The Daily Telegraph asks has the Czar no Minister to tell him the bitter truth He must make peace. The Daily Chronicle points out that Japan has shown herself still more than a match for the enemy both in generalship and fighting spirit. The Standard stales that64 words
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Article95 1904-10-19 10 Later. Reuter’s correspondent at Mukden, telegraphing on the 17ih instant states :—The battle continued through last night, and the fighting was especially heavy at midnight. RUSSIANS hOLDINQ THEIR OWN. The Russians are retaining their position along tha Shabo. The Russian Eastern Army is now helping the Western. Reuter’s95 words
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74 1904-10-19 10 Viscount Hayashi, in an interview wi;h a representative of Reuter’s, stated that it was not for Japan to judge if the t me were come to discuss the question of peace. That rests with the Czar. There was nothing to prevent continuous fighting throughout74 words
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Article24 1904-10-19 10 We are indebted to Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese Consul at Singapore The following official telegrams from the Foreign Office at Tokyo.24 words
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Article31 1904-10-19 10 Received, 11 pm., Wedi esday. The guardship Shirataka captured on the 10th inst. steamer Fuping on her attempting to smuggle an enormous quantity of contraband articles into Port Arthur.31 words
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Article152 1904-10-19 10 Received 3.35 a.m. Thursday. Resumfc of Marshal Oyama’s reports Enemy facing our right has been showing activity :ince 9th inst. Enemy's detachment of one infantry brigade, 2000 cavalry, and two guns crossed on the morning of the 9*h instant the Taitse River at a point forty152 words
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Article114 1904-10-19 10 Reed 10 a.m. Thursday. Summary of Marshal Oyama’s further reports about engagements of 10th and 1 ltb inst. Two positions near Penhsi river (about 35 miles east of Liaoyang) which enemy took from us—one by assaultthe other by a night attack -were retaken on the 10th Severe fighting114 words
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Article42 1904-10-19 10 Reed. 10.50 a.m. Friday. General Oyarna reports Near Penhsiho. the enemy’s counter attacks were repulsed on all sides on Wednesday. The Japanese Right Army sent cne detachment to Shikiaotze, eight mile* north of Penhsiho to cut the enemy’s retreat.42 words
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Article215 1904-10-19 10 The Central and L*ft columns of our Right Army occupied on Wednesday, several eminences t<> the nor h-eist of the Ventai mines, and was vigorously pursuing the enemy. The Central Army commenced operations Tuesday night, and gained, on Wednesday morning, the heights, a tew miles east of Yantai,215 words
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Article59 1904-10-19 10 Received 2 lb am. Saturday Marshal Ohyama’s reports as follows on the engagements of Wednesday ana Thursday nd In the direction of Penhsiho, the enemy’s repeated counter attacks 0 n Wednesday were all repulsed. The enemy showing signs of ret r uing in the evening, our forces qere59 words
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Article50 1904-10-19 10 A flanking movement of e-ur str r a force of cavalry, under Major General Prince Kanin, largely commuted to a favourable development of the situ*, lion in that quarter. The Central and Left columns of our Right Army have both occupied important eminences, and are continuing the attacks.50 words
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47 1904-10-19 10 The operations of the Central Army are progressing favourably, and it dislodging the enemy from several strategical points. The Left Army is attacking Sbahopu and neighbouring places, and has already occupied some points in those vicinities. Our reinforcements are arriving at Yentai continually.47 words
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70 1904-10-19 10 Received 10-20 p m., Saturday Marshal Ohyama’s report of the engagements ot Friday states The column under Prince Kanin is now fighting on the left bank of the Taitseho, at a point seven miles east of70 words
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83 1904-10-19 10 Received 12.45 a. m. Sunday Marshal Ohyarna’s further report of Friday says Throughout the entire front of all our armies the enemy was driven to right bank of the Shaho, thus fundi mentally destroying the enemy’s plan of attack. The enemy’s casualties are estimated to be83 words
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75 1904-10-19 10 liec'd 4 p. m. Sunday Marshal Ohyama’s report of the 15th runs a9 follows: The number of Russians found dead on the field in front of the Japanese Right Army was 4.500, besdes many more yet uncounted, and 100 new prisoners. The estimated75 words
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110 1904-10-19 10 Rec f d 7.1b p. m. Sunday The number of Russian corpses buried by us up to Ttursday, previously reported as amounting to 2,000, refers to the number found in the quarter in front of our Left Army alone. Field Marshal Ohyama's iurther110 words
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Article115 1904-10-19 10 Friday Play. PROFESSION PAIRS —FINAL Law 2 Perkins an*i Cleaver beat r Capt. Sharp and Lt. 1 aylenr 6-2, 6-2. B. CLASS DOUBLES.—FINAL. Hoopei and Millard beat Keenan au*‘ 7-5, 7 5. C. CLASS SINOLES. —FINAL Dailey beat R«es 6-4, 6*3. D. CLASS SINGLES. North115 words
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Article154 1904-10-19 11 FINANCE COMMERCE. 18f/i U’.toljer 1904. r 0 day 4/m hank rale is 1/11 We have received a copy of the y 0 ll ir s or Yen and Guilders Exchange Table? published by Messrs. A. E. 3 i-rai of 28, Malacca Street. The book shows the tables of Guilders into154 words
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Article218 1904-10-19 11 statement of the output of tin ii tin ore from the Federated Malay during the first eight months of vear has been published. The nett increased output from the four States, as mpared with the corresponding period a; t vear, amounts to piculs 3,3G3.61 about 200 tons.) Comparing218 words
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Article233 1904-10-19 11 tAOibie. I 9.25 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 13 50 ’opr* Han 8.75 do Ponllauai- 8.35 J epper, Black 29.75 do White, (6£ 41 00 iago Flour Sarawak 3.80 do Brunei No 3.65 /earl Sago 4 60 Coffee Bali, 15% b»*U i. 23 00 Xffee, Palembang, 80% 24.5 Toffee,233 words
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Article248 1904-10-19 11 Number r. i> j Last of .r. ue 1 a a Company Buyers, Sellers TransacShares V alue U P to tions I I t GOLD. S 13,5uu 5 10 §7.50 Ber&awah G. M. Co., Ltd... 14.00 (W 10 lu i (Deferred) 8.00 ■*VJW 10 10 Kadana G. M. Co.,248 words
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Article127 1904-10-19 11 1 l Dull' Development Co., Led. I j 10.00, lu.uu II -•'**> 1<Ki s 100 Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. 185.0U 3 50 S 50 Fraser Neave, Ltd. 100.00 i 100.00 1*25 1*J5 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank j650.00| loo luO Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 202.50' 202.50 i» 4 10 1. f127 words
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Article50 1904-10-19 11 Lrhkine, Ltd. 7% 260,000 3% ex. div. aJIt Har Kreave«, Ltd. 6% 226,000 2*% |,rem buyers. Kspore Municipal 6 400,000 2% prem buyers. 5% 1,878,000 1% prem buyers. W’ 4% 666,500 2% die. nom. JiD S 1 Dock Co., Ltd. 6% 260,000 2*% prem buyers. 6% 1.365,500 par. buyers.50 words
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Article137 1904-10-19 11 Under this heading the following abbrevia-' cions are used: —str.—steamer; sh.—ship; bq.— barque; sch.—schooner Yet.—Yacht; Cru.— Cruiser; Gbt.—Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; H.p. Horse-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 Pagar Wharf; T.P.D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B.W. —Borneo Wharf; K.H.—Keppel Harbour P.B.—Pulo137 words
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Article1388 1904-10-19 11 Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Along Magtndr>ak Dut sch. 35 tons, Nacodah, 17th Oct. From Bony. 6th Sept. G.c, and 7 d. p. Hadjee Abdul Karim For Bony, U—Res. Benc'euch Brit str 2,679 tens, Captain Thomson, 17th Oct. From Kochi not u, Ttb Oct. Coal. Patersou aimo-s1,388 words
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Article743 1904-10-19 11 Xante, port probable date of arrival, and name of agents. STKAMIRB. Achilles, China, Oct 25; Mansfield. A our, Saigon, Nov M. Maritime?. \irlie, Sydney, Nov 22; Boustead. Alboin, Bongkok, Oct; Borneo Coy. Asaham, Asaham, Oct 25; Behn Meyer. Ayuthia, Bombay, Nov; Borneo Coy. Barotsen, Hongkong, "Nov 2; P743 words
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Article79 1904-10-19 12 I* S**K|) -IT' l» \Kl IVKI P»»h OKI Kl g~V l/Aih op i/mt'in- tuDate hio Ship’s Namn Captain, sailing. Pbomwheki ation. mala- NO Out sf> Ball ttakker Sept 10 Batavia Amsterdam el 1 Ht 8 8 «»ieneak trem ta&t Brit is Obra Prtu. fcaev ch txj h’pvrour Meoelik filor79 words
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Article902 1904-10-19 12 fLftfe I B VwfiL’i Name I A Torn CiPTAiir From Bailed Comic,*.* Q &10. oct 12 Glraccfcug Brit str *B6B McDonal Calcutta Oct 7 McAlister and n 11 KumSang str. 2078 Butler Penang Oct 10 Boustead and r 12 Emile Out str 80 Xacodab Rbio Oct 12 Goan Hoe902 words
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Article499 1904-10-19 12 f III Datb. Vb88BL’s Nam. Flag 6 Rio. Tows. Dbstinatiom. 11 Lady Mitchell Brit str. 754 Saigon 12 Pelayo j str. UOO Hongkong 12 Natuna I Her str. 468 Bangkok 12 Ruby Frit «tr. 149 Palembang via ports 12 Asaban Oer str. l«l Asahan via ports 12 Ki»tna Brit499 words
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