The Straits Budget, 27 December 1906
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1906-12-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKl-Y ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LX. NO. 2549. Singapore, Tlinrsday, 27tb December, 1906. UTUunti ttn haif cnmwT. Price 25 Cents.27 words
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Advertisement134 1906-12-27 1 sm 3 MECHANICAL EEECTRICAE Civil ENGINEERS fc SINGAPORE IPOH (Perak) SHIPBUIliERS BOIEERMAKERS ENGINE WORKS No. 4. AODREES EL. ELECT DEPT Telephone N os. SHIPYARD 122 —V* TOWN STONE rjj,104 *#2 HA NONE A VMS. Sole Agents for—Portable Engines. ES Ltd. Css Enlist Co.,Lfd. Oil and Gan Suction Pldfots. COCHRAN 8134 words
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Advertisement382 1906-12-27 1 (mi' ,T -,.t v: v's*.V- O.PV ’V; s' r: -y r' 4 1- V ■i-’'.-'*''.' y.’~ ••'ilWO-V.- i' I The Incandescent Kerosene Lamp. T E f f U JnL Sold Medal witd Speekd idiploma of Jionour, Jbiege, 1905 COMPLETE TOWN INSTALLATIONS HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED TO THE Perak Government for Ipdh382 words
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Advertisement37 1906-12-27 1 EmpText STRAITS TIMES PRESS, Ltd Cecil Stanley v Streets, Singapore. PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS, BOOKBINDERS, STATIONERS, &c„ ©c. Vital we do, We do well Let us quote. ti onvi “TIMES Simjapgrl:. Telephone Nos. STRAITS TIMES 70, JOB DEPT. 348-37 words
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Advertisement103 1906-12-27 1 Straits Times Annual, 1906-7 :o: ■Ghree Royal Portraits. Royalties Rulers Rovers Fame Fact Fiction Singapore States Straits CDysterious Story BY Mr. Hugh Clifford, C.M.G Price $1 or $1.20 with Postage. OBTAINABLE AT OUR AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO., ROBINSON CO., KELLY it WALSH, LTD., C A. RIBE1RO C’6., RAFFLES HOTEL, ADELPHI103 words
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Advertisement461 1906-12-27 1 The Straits Times Annual 1905-6* iiimnviiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiHHi STRAITS TIMES •ANNUAL Dear Sir or Madam, Early in December the Straits Times Annual will be ready for delivery throughout Malaya, India, China* and the Far East, and so far as an unique production goes dealing with the life, manners and customs of the461 words
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Article181 1906-12-27 1 Municipal Commission... 1 Liquor Licences 1 Battles Girls’ ScIuhiI 2. 8 The Swallow’s Nest 8 Imports and Exports 8 Straits Steamship Company 8 Famine in China 4 Sinking of the Billiton 4 Fays and Fancies 5 New Dutch Liner 5 Christmas Mails front Europe 5 The Hongkong181 words
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409 1906-12-27 1 A special meeting of the Municipal Com- missioners was held in the Municipal Hoard Boom to hear Assessment appeals. There were present, Mr. E. Broaririck, presiding, Messrs. K. Allen. .J. \V. H. Maclarcu, C'. McVrthur. Hr. T. Murray Hobeitson, Hr. Him Hoon Kong.409 words
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285 1906-12-27 1 New Ordinance in Operation. A ripple of excitement passed through the town when it became known that certain bins and public-houses had not received their liccuccs for the coming year. The excitement was not confined to inukcei>ers aud proprietors of public-houses, as not285 words
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Article107 1906-12-27 1 A new scheme for Indian Interpreters will come into force in the F.M.S. on .Jannary 1. They will l>e mirier the sn|»ervi.sion of the Federal Insjicctor of Schools, and will have to possess a satisfactory knowledge of Englisli and Tamil or Hindustani and must not be107 words
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Advertisement95 1906-12-27 1 Hie port free price of the Strutts Titufs is J.t8 a vear The post free price of the Straits IhiJitrt is S14 a year It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The cription* for shorter periods are at the same propoi* tionate rate as for a year. I'he95 words
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2582 1906-12-27 2 Tin* annual pi i/e* distribution of the Baltics (1 ills' School took place at the school building >n the 21 si iii.st. It was a pretty and pleasant function. The ceremony was held in the big r< mil of tin* school, which wa*packed to2,582 words
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582 1906-12-27 3 THE SWALLOW’S NEST*. Chinese Home Life in Old Malacca. The quaint idyllic brochure, descriptive of tin- life of a Chinese lady and her family in Canton and afterwards in the Straits Settlements. is charming in every wav, and should he bought up eagerly by those having a friend or two582 words
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338 1906-12-27 3 The Betiuu of Imports and Exports for the quarter ended 80th September. 1906. lets been received from the Government Printing Office, and we tender out best thanks. The statistics are exclusive of treasure, and may he briefly summarised. Live Animals,338 words
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227 1906-12-27 3 Merchant shippers and the public fellerally will welcome the announcement that the Straits Steamship Company, whose fine vessel the Perak has proved such a success on the Penang—Port Swettenham Singapore run, will this week commence running a steamer between Penang and Tongkah. The227 words
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1427 1906-12-27 4 Captain tlu* lion. Arthur Young, the Colonial Secretary, has forwarded to us tlu* follow ing communication Sir,—I am diiectcd to forward a copy of a telegram which His Kxccllency tlu* Hoyernor has received from His Britannic Majesty's CoiimiM iencial at Shanghai regarding an1,427 words
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Article264 1906-12-27 4 Loss of Dollars but no Loss of Life. The British steamer Kaiang. which arrived in Singapore on Saturday brought news of the loss of the Billiton u vessel owned by Messrs. Too Hoe Lye, of Beach Hoad, Singa I wire. The ship was uninsured and valued264 words
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Article171 1906-12-27 4 In his report for 190’>, Dr. F. H. Davies. Principal Medictil Officer at Sandakan. writes: The health of the Gaol is everything that could be desired. Unfortunately, there is one case of a girl leper, who is. for the time, kept in a separate building in the171 words
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Article633 1906-12-27 5 Capers Court, Throbbing Morton St.. December 19,1906. My dear Constituents, The close approach of the festive season will probably see a temporary curtailment of vour operations, but, as I surmised in my last, a great many of you have shew n considerable tail wagging" and can go633 words
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626 1906-12-27 5 I he new steamer the s.s. Rembrandt the property the Steam Navigation Company, Nederland, arrived in Singapore on the 22nd instant. This latest addition to the neet in a magnificent construction from bow to stern and has everything in the626 words
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Article117 1906-12-27 5 Over 500 hags of mails were received at the Singapore Post Office the bulk of these being from the United Kingdom. Four sorters and two assistants boarded the P. O. Packet Delta at Penang and sorted the mails on the voyage to Singapore, working all the117 words
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Article130 1906-12-27 5 In the King’s Bench Division, last month, a Mrs. iavernith brought action against Messrs. (Ireatorex, a firm of auctioneers and house agents, for alleged negligence in making imperfect inquiries as to a tenant named Fraser whom they obtained for the plaintiff, and for an alleged fraudulent representation130 words
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Article155 1906-12-27 5 Captain Legge has returned to Colombo after bis visit to Singapore. According to a Colombo newspaper the visit was not on any subject of public interest connected with the harbour. Our’ Master-Attendant, says the exchange, has been considerably impressed with the improvements which are in155 words
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Article68 1906-12-27 5 A telegram from Rerliu. published in the Straits Hudgct last week stated that regret was expressed at the misfortune which had overtaken Marshal Nogi. We were not informed of the* nature of the misfortune; hut now we find, according to a special telegram to the South68 words
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Article114 1906-12-27 5 Referring to the recent murder of Mr. ,1. R. Craik, the Hongkong Daily Press” makes the following remarks :—The theory which finds most favour is that a former servant, with whom there had been some trouble, animated with a desire for revenge, committed this dreadful deed. Re114 words
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944 1906-12-27 6 Hcferriug to the murder of Mr. J. It. Craik at Hongkong, the South China Morning Post of the 17th inst. says: From what we have gathered no useful clue has yet been secured to assist in the capture of944 words
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278 1906-12-27 6 There was a fairly large and enthusiastic gathering of members of the Young Men’s Christian Association at Zetland House on Friday evening on the occasion of the Annual (tenoral Meeting. Mr. .1. Polglasc. the Vice-President, presided in the absence of the278 words
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Article95 1906-12-27 6 We very much regret to announce the death of Mr. Hermann Katz, the Chairman and Founder of the well-known and prosperous firm of Messrs. Katz Bros, Lt., of Singapore. Penang. London, and Frankfutt on-Maine. which took place on the 24th instant, at Ins town house95 words
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507 1906-12-27 6 Messrs. (dice Soon ami Co. claimed I7!C4.“* front Mr. ami Mis. *1. Bachelor for goods sold and delivered, and, having secured judgment seized what they supposed were their house, hold effects. Mrs. Constance Casey then claimed the property seized. Mr. Chopard appeared507 words
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Article92 1906-12-27 6 Capt. Evans of the Blue funnel Holt's strainer Mriunou, which arrived on the 24th i inst.. from Liverpool, with a general Cargo, reports that he passed, on Hecemher 9, in Litt. 12“ 2d N and Long. 50 v 51. the Danish steamer Singapore which was on92 words
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Article1626 1906-12-27 7 iFkom Oik Own Correspondent.) Pk nang, December 1C. Rcd-Tapeism. I see that the Pinang Gazette has been having another dig at me because I have remarked from time to time upon our Muni- I cipality having become practically a Government Department since wo have had an oftieial1,626 words
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Article562 1906-12-27 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Lipis, December 18. Alleged Danger in Pahang. In the Perak Pioneer” of December 0, tbeie appeared the copy of an Editorial from the 1'ar Eastern Review’' for November, on the subject of Mining Conditions in Malaya,” widen contained the following curious paragraph There562 words
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223 1906-12-27 8 A correspondent writes to us as follows: The surveying expedition which started some months ago (I believe it was eight months agoi to cross llornco from West to Kast, starting from Beaufort, has arrived oil the East Coast at Serudong.223 words
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Article253 1906-12-27 8 An amusing periodical got up by the boys of one of the *4 rent public schools gives a capital skit on the style «»f examination papers frequently presented for the torture of pupils. Here are a few examples Question 1. Supposing the river (hinges to be three cubics253 words
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600 1906-12-27 8 A sort of ••entente cordiale” was the smoker that took place on the 2lst inst. at the Volunteer Drill Hall. It Inul been auunged by the Volunteer Engineers with the dual object of bidding adieu to those timeexpired men of the Itovnl600 words
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483 1906-12-27 8 In tin* House of Commons on the *>8th ul* Mr. Wedgwood asked the I'nder Seeretarv lor the Colonies with reference to the 1 anion... l>a«ar Dock Company award wliether the shares in this companv were quoted at $210 when expropriation483 words
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Article117 1906-12-27 8 Bishop Bourdon arrived at Singapore on the 20th iust. from liangoon, hut Bishop Barrilou will stay in Penang for the Christmas festivities. On Sunday, the *2drd insfc., he will ordain three deacons from the College at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pulau Tiku: and on Christmas eve117 words
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2637 1906-12-27 9 At the Court of Appeal on the 19tli inst. Mr. Montagu Harris moved, re Gulam Mahamed v. The Opium aud Spirit Farmers, Singapore, tor leave to appeal on behalf of the plaintiff, stating that the Mr. Justice Fisher had refused the leave to2,637 words
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481 1906-12-27 10 A meeting of the Licensing Justices was held on the lHtli i»st. in the Senior Mngistsate's Court to consider the list of applications for new licenses, removals, transfers and renewals. Mr. W. C. Michcil. the Senior Magistrate, presided, and there were481 words
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Article98 1906-12-27 10 On Monday M.S. Periah Sarny was arrested at Tanjong Pagar for having in his possession a portmanteau containing *>1.600 worth of chaudu. When arrested Sarny said a Chinese fellow-passenger asked him to take charge of tlie portmanteau fora few minutes. On the 21st inst., Sarny was charged98 words
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260 1906-12-27 10 A tew days ago, Mr. St. V. B. Down was cited before Mr. Michcil, the Senior Magis. trato. to explain certain allegations made by the Sanitary authorities against iiis cattle shed. It. was contended that he did not keep his license in260 words
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107 1906-12-27 10 Before Mr. Justice Fisher on the 2 llh instant, Mr. Aitken mentioned the case of Sim Scab link and another v. Gob Nii* llak. stating that the ih L'islrar had gone over the account* ♦•t the case si iit I had divided107 words
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Article105 1906-12-27 10 Chief Detective Inspector Bourne charged a Noung llokien named I n Thian Su before Mr. Green, the Second Magistrate, on the 21st inst., with returning to the Colony attn he had been banished for life. He had two convictions. Tim accused said he was Penang horn and105 words
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Article69 1906-12-27 10 On the 20th inst. Mr. F. K. Jennings. Agent of the Opium and Spirit Farmer, charged a Chinaman before Mr. Colraan, the fl'ird Magistrate, with being in possession of *1 worth of illicit cliandu dross. Mr. Column lined the accused s7.f>o. For being in possession of 2$ tabus69 words
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335 1906-12-27 11 Before the Bench Court on the 21st iti'-fc. Messrs. Michell ami Kllis being the Magistrates, a Kling named Mohaiued Tainhy was charged with inqiersoiiating a public servant. Acting Inspector Krayne prosecuted. The evidence for the prosecution showed that recently a young Javanese335 words
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212 1906-12-27 11 Two Tcocl ie ws named Sim K. and Y.o Boon kiang wen- charged before a Bench Court, consisting of Messrs. Green ami C ol man, with transferring fraudulently certain o,hxls without adequate consideration. Mr. Ipcott appeared tor the first accused and Mr. t’.212 words
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227 1906-12-27 11 A few days ago it was reported that a Keh named un Lee Poll, while stealing vegetables at co Chn Kaug, was severely assaulted by Holden squatters and died 011 being sent to the hospital. Two of the Hokums.227 words
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Article172 1906-12-27 11 A Chinaman named Tan Cheng Siang was charged before Mr. Michell. the Senior Magistrate, on the 20th inst.. as follows: That a certain stage of a judicial proceeding, namely an ecclesiastical petition No. HOB of 1 '.HV? in the Supreme Court. Singapore, he stated on December 10, 1908,172 words
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Article51 1906-12-27 11 A few days ago Mr. Velge lost a smoker’s knife at the Singapore Club, ami one of the hoys was arrested subsequently with it in his possession. On the 21st inst., Mr. Cohnan, the Third Magistrate, fined the boy #’2"*. or in default six weeks’ rigorous51 words
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Article64 1906-12-27 11 Two Years for W. Banks.” The person styling himself W. Hanks, hut later called himself W. L. Beauchamp when he was arrested at Calcutta, and who turned out to be a Walter Bowden, who was wanted by the police in Bombay, pleaded guilty to misappropriation at Bombay and was sentenced64 words
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197 1906-12-27 11 About 7o’clock on the 19th inst. seven Kelts went into house No. 20 Hadji Lane, occupied by a Keh tailor, to whom they owed some money. The tailor and his visitors quarrelled about the debt, and the seven men attacked aud assaulted197 words
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76 1906-12-27 11 On the 19th inst. two Chinese, one of them sick, got into a ricksha at Bukit Tiiuali aud told the coolie to pull them into town. Before they had gone very far the sick man died and his friend jumped out of76 words
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Article86 1906-12-27 11 A young Kling police constable wascliargcd. before the Bench Court on the 21st inst. afternoon, with deserting from the local police force. Acting Inspector Krayne. of Orchard Hoad police station, prosecuted. The accused said he lieartl his uncle was ill in Kuala Lumpur, ami that la* went86 words
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Article139 1906-12-27 11 Mr. Alex. Gentle*, tin* Coroner, held an inquest on t!»e P.U.h inst. on a body which was found floating in the sea near Kainpong llahru. It was at first believed that the. deceased was a European -the face had been partly eaten away by fish, and was139 words
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Article36 1906-12-27 12 (iv. sr.—On December 19, at Kaianda, Nasal in Hoad. Singapore, the wife of Lancelot K. Gaunt, a daughter. M\« KIK.—At Victoria Hospital, Hongkong, on December 16, the wife of A. J. Mackie, of a daughter.36 words
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Article133 1906-12-27 12 l’lsc iii:i(-M( Gi.km'hv. —At the Presbyterian Church, Sintfajiore, on D ceinbor 22, by tlie Rev. .1. A. Gray, Fiiki»ki:i< n Ai.kx \nm.k, son of Mr. K. V. Fischer, Glenelj*, South Australia, to Nellie, fourth daughter of the late A. M. (ilenchy and Mrs. McCilenchy, of Sydney. Ni:v«.i.k —Gooiu.ikkk— On133 words
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Article957 1906-12-27 12 There is famine in Kiangpeh, and mothers ••ne selling their children to be slaughtered and men theirwwifes\ f es into slavery, but the i itest statistics prove irrefragably that < iiina's trade is improving and the country is on the high road to prosperity. The total amount957 words
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Article442 1906-12-27 12 An item in Reuter's telegrams couth in* the report, recently circulated, to the effect that those interested in the Channel Tunnel Company are again organising a demonstration in favour of their project. Bill, we are told, has been deposited in Parliament, according to the customary procedure, to incorporate442 words
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Article756 1906-12-27 13 <|Kaking at Highbury in the month of I i ue. before the I niouist party bad recovered tioui the blasting effects of the General Flection. Mr. Chamberlain predicted, with clie»tv optimism, that the next general election would take place in the Spring. He tore*»aw that the Government, by756 words
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Article462 1906-12-27 13 A public meeting, convened by the Colonial Secretary. Captain Young, will be held o-moirow at noon, in tiie Legislative Council Chamber, to appoint a representative committee to collect subscriptions for the relief of the famine-stricken inhabitants of Central China. It is impossible for anyone possessed of the462 words
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Article540 1906-12-27 13 Our Hongkong correspondeut telegraphs that Mr. Thomas Sercombe Smith, Police Magistrate at Hongkong, has been offered the position of Puisne Judge in the Straits Settlements, aud our correspondeut adds the interesting fact that Mr. Sercombe Smith is undecided whether he will accept the position. Should he do540 words
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Article359 1906-12-27 14 Thus, the first of the cricket-matches arranged for the Straits team's visit to Rangoon, has resulted iu their defeat, but by only three wickets. This may represent a narrow or a broad margin. Still, it should be borne in mind that the tail of a team is359 words
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Article593 1906-12-27 14 A brief summary of the Ketmn ot the Colony's Imports and Kxports for the third quarter of the current year wa> given in yesterday’s issue, and we now propost to deal with so interesting a subject rather differently. The following tables, referring only to the third quarters in593 words
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Article713 1906-12-27 14 To-morrow, tin* *21th of December. accoidiug to tlio modern stylo of calendar uni\< i sally adopted by the western Churches of Christendom, is the 1908th anuiveisaiy °l that which is regarded by many people as one of the three most notable events in the history of this world —the713 words
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Article194 1906-12-27 15 What. •ver ideas may be entet turned oi the supineness of Chinese officialdom to adopt measures for the prevention of the devas. fating floods which plunge art of China periodically into the direst dirties*, and famine, there is only one opinion as to the necessity for succouring194 words
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Article365 1906-12-27 15 Tin* reply given to the comprehensive question, which Sir Kdward Sassoon levelled iu November, like a seven-barrelled r« volver. at Mr. John Morlev. Secretary of State for India, is not without a certain amount of interest and instruction to us iu the Strait*. \Yc still depend on365 words
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Article846 1906-12-27 15 N»*w headquarters for tin? Hongkong Volunteers were opened on the loth inst. Lahuan pontage stamps have now Straits Settlements” printed across them in red ink. According to Mr. A. C. Hutton Potts’ circular. daubs were selling at Yokohama for Yen 10.} on the Oth inst. The. Kastern and846 words
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Article275 1906-12-27 16 Mr. T. W. Corn! has resigned from the British North Borneo service. Bishop Bourdon arrived on the 20th inst. from Rangoon, by the B. I. steamer Palamcotta. Lieutenants A. T. Wardrop aud H. S. Bond are gazetted to the rank of Captain in the B. N. B.275 words
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Obituary70 1906-12-27 12 DEATHS. Bi.v:v. —On December U, at Kashin.*. Mary Grier Plain, eldest dan inter of the Rev. and Mis. .5. Mercer Blain, 1 six years. Kir/.-On December 24, at Frankfurt-on M aim*. Hi'.kmvnn Kvrz, Chairman and Founder «»f K *.t/. Bros., Ltd., of SingapMK', Penamj. Lon Ion. and Frankfurt, 00 (by70 words
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Article13 1906-12-27 16 The Straits Times is not respensible for the opinions of its correspondents.13 words
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Article237 1906-12-27 16 To the* Editor of the Straits Times.” Singapore, December 17, 1906. Sir, —Slay I draw the attention of the Municipal authorities, through the medium of the Straits Times,” to the utter absence of Municipal lights along Buffalo Road, between the Cemetery fence and a point far beyond237 words
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Article396 1906-12-27 16 To The Editor Straits Times. Singapore, December *21. SirI shall thank you for a small space in your valuable column to ventilate an in jus. tice on the part of the municipality towards tax payers generally, and the residents in Race Course Road in particular, in not396 words
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142 1906-12-27 16 Per. s.s. Selangor.—From Telok Anson via ports: —Mr. J. B. Elcum, Mr. and Mis. Schin de Wolf, Mr. Bartner, Mr. Dando, Lieut. McKean, Mr. F. H. B. Phillips, Mr. L. M. Galistan, Mr. J. D. Lucas, Mr. Ruchwaldy, Mr. E. C. Preston, Mr. G.142 words
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Article3871 1906-12-27 17 Guy Thorne - Am. Riuhth Rrsritvr.i*. j By Guy Thorne (Al THOIl OK “Wiikn it Was 1)auk.** \c.) It was the first year at the end of which Helena and myself had felt thoroughly happy and free, and it was the fourth year .of our marriage. Wq had started life3,871 words
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558 1906-12-27 19 The Fifteenth Beport of tin* Directors, dated Singapore, Deconilu r 1. is as follows: Gentlemen. Your Directors beg to submit Accounts for the six months ended 60th September. 1906, being tin* first half of the business year 1906-7. Having carefully considered the values at "hioli558 words
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375 1906-12-27 19 The Committee gratefully acknowledge the following annual Subscriptions and Donations: Previously acknowledged 51,761.70 Mr. H. S. Arathoon 10.00 Anon 5.00 Captain Simmonds 1.01) A Friend .7.00 Mr. W. Birchani .7.(X) R. 1.00 Mr. Wokesspoor 2.00 A Friend 2.10 A Friend 5.00 A. C.375 words
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Article93 1906-12-27 19 Mr. Elliott appeared before Mr. .1 Kj, Fisher on the 24th inst.. on behalf of Mosses. Katz Bros, Ltd., and asked that a substit ited service might be allowed re Chop Yap Seng Watt, who were indebted to his clients in the amount of 55,000.93 words
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Article154 1906-12-27 20 Negri Sembilan. The Novimher output was 6.784.86 piculs compared with 6,786.07 piculs iu the pievious mouth. The value of the nu tal is return* d at $654,628.88 oil w hich duty amounting to $92,409.70 was collected. The average price of tin was $97.20 per picul with duty at154 words
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Article165 1906-12-27 20 The output was 35,943.94 piculs compared with 41,070.72 piculs in the n> nth before. The value of the metal is returned at 93,483,111.62 on which duty amounting to £194,959.05 was paid. The average price of tin was 898.02 per picul with duty at 841.31 per165 words
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Article24 1906-12-27 20 The Manager of the Sipiau Tin Company, Limited, reports that the output for the month of November was Piculs 107. V?.24 words
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25 1906-12-27 20 The output from the various properties belonging to the Singapore Tin Mining Syndicate for November, was 255 piculs Tin Ore.25 words
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Article229 1906-12-27 20 Sixuai'okk, 22m• Dkckmnkr. 1906. PRODUCE. Gambicr buyers 6.N0 do (Cube No. 1» unpicked 10.45 Copra Hah 16-85 do Pontianak Pepper, Black l"- w do White 5% 24.7.) Sago Flour Sarawak 2-9 do Brunei No. 1 --96 Pearl Sago *V40 CotTee Bali, 16.1% Coffee. Palembang, 20% basis 22.50 Coffee, Liberian229 words
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Article164 1906-12-27 20 After evensong on Sunday night, the members of the St. Andrew 's Cathedral choir went carol singing at various residences in Tauglin. Prevously, refreshments were partaken of at the Hotel do l’Paix, and afterwards the carol singers journeyed to the Hatties Hotel which they made their starting point.164 words
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Article181 1906-12-27 20 Mr. L H. T. lingers, the Senior member of the Selangor bar, who lias been in in. different health for some weeks, leaves here by the next P. and O. steamer, for a short holiday in Shanghai. .1. S. tleikio w ho played full hack for Edinburgh181 words
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Article248 1906-12-27 20 Betting on the Viceroy’s Cup. The popular selection Fitz-Grafton, the property of the Hon. A. A. Apcar. heads tin* bi tting at 2 to 1 against. Long Tom is at 5 to 2. Mallard (also Mr. A pear's) is quoted at 5 to 1. Signorina. who was very248 words
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Article77 1906-12-27 20 England v, Foreigners. A match at bowls. England v. Imrcigm era. was played at the Penang t hib a in proved extremely interesting. Appends are the respective scores England. Fohkioskks. ,J. W. liallifax 850 A. Pausmer S. 0. Ambrose 879 I W. Wolber i J. F. Wreford 848 .1.77 words
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Article180 1906-12-27 21 5. V. A. Monthly Handicap. About thirty competitor's took part in the Monthly Handicap of the S. V. A. Rifle Club. Battery Sergeant Major May hew took first prize 111 A class with 99 nett. In B class Sergeant Hodges came out on top w ith a nett180 words
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Article253 1906-12-27 21 port at ihe Bungalow. Watci Polo mutch has been anang.*l for HimdiiV inoiniiig. tin* game being stain *1 Oittillv after the arrival of the 10 o'clock Lunch. The sides are the S. C. S. and the Inin Room lMliccrs ot H. M. S. King Alfred. Tin follow iug is253 words
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Article169 1906-12-27 21 Chinese'Malayan Cup Tie. Tin tii* between tile National Fnion Foot hill Club (Chinese) and th.» Marine Police t Malays! was played off on the \nson Road mound on the 23rd instant. The weather \\a> threatening, and a driz/lo came out just niter the game had started but censed169 words
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1435 1906-12-27 21 Talma Carries His Bat for Thirty. Rangoon. December 19. 1 lie Straits XI began the first match of their tour iu Rangoon to-day lmt did not make a very good show being all sent hack to) Ibo. I lie Straits had first lease of the1,435 words
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Article2322 1906-12-27 22 Loudon, December 19. ItusNian newspapers are adopting an alarmist tone with respect to the Russo-Japanese negotiations concerning a Commercial Fishing Convention. Some of them even demand war, rather than yield to the demands of the Japanese, regarding fisheries and coasting rights. Rut it is not believed that any2,322 words
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Article541 1906-12-27 23 1 >orliii. December Iff. Signor Tittoni. in a speech in the Italian Chamber, said that Italy would adhere to the Triple Alliance that had been effected Italy's relationship with France was good. He contradicted the rumours that there was discord between Italy. Germany and Austria on the Tangier541 words
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Miscellaneous25 1906-12-27 23 WEATHER TELEGRAM. Hongkong, 24th December, lo u,in t 1 barometer Direction of Wind Force of Wind Max. Temp in Bhade 30.32 NOftt »r 1 5325 words
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Article459 1906-12-27 24 December 19 Rhenania, Her str, Van Hoff, Hongkong, Bolin Meyer Devanha, Brit *tr, Hide, H’kong, P. A O. Coy. Prominent. Nor str, Christiansen, Saigon. Helm Meyer British Momu ;li. Anderson, Samaraug. Borneo Cov Lt I Soembawa. Dut str, Hclieurinann, Sonrabuya, Dacndcs Hakata Marti. Jap str, Mnrai, Antwerp, Paterson Simons459 words
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Article269 1906-12-27 24 December 19 GUnlochy, Brit atr, H’kong, Shanghai, Jap in Inaba Maru, Jap str, Antwerp via porta Valentyn, l)ut atr, Singkawang via ports Ruby, Brit »tr, Palernbang Kistna, Brit str, P. Swettenham, Penang Merkua, Dut str, Djambie St. Domingo, Dan str, Copenhagen via ports 20 Lincolnshire, Brit sir, Calcutta Minilya,269 words
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Article873 1906-12-27 24 Same, port, probable date ot arrival and name of Agents. Steamers. Achilles, China, Jan 23 Manstield Airlte, Sydney, Dec. 24; Boustead Alciuous. Liverpool. Dec. 20 Manstield Atnhria. Manila, Jau/Fth Behn Meyer Andalusia, Hongkong, Jan. 9; Behn Meyer Apanma, Australia, Feb.—; Boustead* Arcadia, Colombo, Jan 5 P. A O.873 words
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Advertisement14 1906-12-27 24 $600,000 Io invest on first-class security. Apply K. H. MAULFFINCH Co., 8, Battery Hoa<l14 words
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Advertisement461 1906-12-27 25 Straits Shipping and Parcels Agency. Goods reoeived packed, shipped to all part weekly. Cash on delivery system, or deli very paid to address. GOSLING Co., 85 Robinson Road ALBERT L. A. DALEY Undertaker A Tomb Builder 150 MiddU Bond. Sole Agent for Messrs. Dottridge Brothers, Ltd., London, a 2188 Telephone461 words
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Advertisement167 1906-12-27 25 and a <;*v. r h > By Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE %0RGE8TER8HIRE. USE ONLY USE ALWAYS W' "Tl A* T* Atkinson's MOST* REFRESHING. *1 A Luxurious Perfume In Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NEOES8ARY RESTORATIVE IN SIOKNES& Ea»“Cologne y DINNEFORD’S167 words
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Advertisement186 1906-12-27 26 Jn order to introduce K’-Z. i. 4 v 4\ I SPECIAL Z'+1 > IK*--f k “T '«r^Tv svv I 1T WILL BE SOLD TILL END OF THIS YEAR AT HALF PRICE, I E. 1C the case of 12 quart bottles, excluding duty, or 85d i M. the quart bottle, duty186 words
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