The Straits Budget, 30 May 1907
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1907-05-30 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE "STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXI. NO. 2571. Singapore, Thursday, lay 30, 1907. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article204 1907-05-30 1 LEADERS— Irish Self-Government 10 A Second Suez Canal 10 Singapore Land Revenue 11 English < fffieials and Chinese Corruption 11 Constitutional Crisis in Portugal 11 Japan and Formosan Aborigines 12 Pi css Influence in Preserving Peace 12 Drama I'nrohcarsed 1 Empire Day 2-3 Empire Builders 3 Conviction204 words
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888 1907-05-30 1 Dramatis persome.—A rather showy looking young lady (vide our reporter); a gentleman given to designing houses, bungalows and other residences usually designated desirable;one of the genus homo, labelled H.B a knight of the mittens and the proprietors of a Singapore hotel. With the888 words
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1279 1907-05-30 2 Saturday. May 25. Not ouly did the Fire Brigade Sports, which were held on the Old Goal Site, yesterday, serve to celebrate Empire Day. but they w ere the means of demonstrating to the general public the efficiency the1,279 words
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1365 1907-05-30 2 The Assembly Hall of Hatties Institution was thronged with friends and pareuN 0 t the pupils of the (iirls’ School, oil the 25th inst., when an interesting entertainment was given in celebration of Empire l>av. The arrival of His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Auderson,1,365 words
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Article253 1907-05-30 3 From Our Own Coim<ksi*osi*knt.) Empire Day was a day for national rejoicing in Malacca; the celebration did not consist of a mere official ceremony, but one in which a large representative crowd of all colours aud creeds did honour to the Flag. Drawn up on parade on253 words
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247 1907-05-30 3 After taking part in the parade of troops on Empire Day, the Malacca High School Cadet Corps held a shooting competition at Bukit Sebukor Bauge, for prizes presented by the Chinese Towkays of the town, for the encouragement of shootiug. The competition was carried247 words
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Article460 1907-05-30 3 Mother, what of the morn With a laugh on her lips, she r«»s» With a Hush ou her brows -who»e snuw s A thousand winters had seen Like a maid on her marriage morn. Filled with wonder aud laughter and»rnru. Hose England, the great gay queen And Ask460 words
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Article61 1907-05-30 3 Mr. Justice Fisher, on the 2Brd iust. gavejudgment in the appeal of Moonshi Gulhlh Meydin against his conviction in the Police Court ou a charge of the possession of labels for rosewater bottles, intended to be used in imitation of the labels used by Sheik l>eeu Mohammed. The61 words
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57 1907-05-30 4 ait* indebted to Mr. .J. B. Klcuru. I>i rector of Public Instruction, for the names )t 11 1« successful candidates at the 1907 examination for the (Queen s Scholarships. 1 hey are a" follows 1. t da Silva. St. Joseph's Institution. Singapore. K 157 words
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Article330 1907-05-30 4 1 lie Rev. Rockwell Clancy, D. I)., one of the leading missionaries of the* Methodist Kpisoopal Church in India, who is returning t*» hi*, station from the* Morrison Centenary at Shanghai, addressed the* Fpworth League at the < oleman Street Church, on the 28rd in-t.. on the great330 words
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Article180 1907-05-30 4 A popular local physician was driving his motor oar along Sclegie Road, on the 22nd inst.. at a moderate pace, and when near the corner of Mackenzie Road, lie encountered an aged Portuguese pedestrian, who. it was afterwards ascertained, was deaf. The man failed to respond to repeated180 words
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459 1907-05-30 4 iFkom On*. Own Co|{Rksim»ndknti. Penang, May 20. < fur "Men i* Masons” were in high spiritsou Friday night in the Masonic Hall, the occa sion being tie* celebration of Lodge Seotia's first birthday anniversary. As this Lodge is the only representative*459 words
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Article165 1907-05-30 4 Pengata. the Bugis who is charged with the murder of another Bugis, named Tresa, in broad daylight in Beach Road, on April IK and who was eventually caught in Johore, appeared before Mr. Green, on the 28rd inst. i to make a voluntary statement. Accused said that165 words
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234 1907-05-30 4 The following scheme of salaries for certificated teachers for Government English Schools lias been approved by the Secretary of State for the Colonies and is published in the Government Gazette: They w’ill be placed on the Non qienMonable Establishment and will receive, •hiring234 words
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Article103 1907-05-30 4 The result ot the Coroner’s inquest at the Tan Took Seng Hospital into the death ot Tau Teoug Song, at Kranji, on Tuesday, was that no charge will be brought againstanyonc of causing the death. The medical evidence showed that the deceased died from a ruptured103 words
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Article97 1907-05-30 4 Mr. C. K. Fllis, of Messrs. Drew and Napier, was driving iu his motor-ear along Orchard Hoad, on Tuesday afternoon, w hen he approached three rickshas travelling in the same direction, but near the edge of the road. He sounded his horn, ajid. as he came abreast97 words
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Article98 1907-05-30 4 ihe Director of the St. Joseph Institution be«s to acknowledge, with thanks, the following subscriptions, which he lias received during the present month: Mr. Go Boen Tjliam 200 Messrs. Yong Hoa Seng and Co. 150 Ho Yong (a pupil > 100 Messrs. Riberio and Co 50 He98 words
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513 1907-05-30 5 Tlx tii't«.» Unary general meeting of the lhthh<* Estates of Joliore, Limited, was liol« at the London Chamber of Commerce. Oxford -court. Cannon-street. E.C., on 80th ult.. Sit V. A. Swettcnhaui (chairman of the company) ['resit ling The Chairman. in513 words
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Article145 1907-05-30 5 (Kkmm On: Own* Correspondent!. Penang, May 20. On Saturday. we bad the unusual spectacle—for Penang—of a military wedding, when Captain Herbert William Denison Adam, commanding the Penang detachment of the Malay State* Guides, third son of the late Mr. John Lindsay Adam, of Java and Glasgow,145 words
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331 1907-05-30 5 A correspondent wrote t<» u> a-' follows under date 28rd instant May I enquire whether, in the case of a person in Singapore being iufected with the bubonic plague or any other infectious disease, it is compulsory, under the existing laws, that such331 words
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255 1907-05-30 5 Tan Ah Si ng and Koh Sail were charged before the Third Magistrate on the 28rd iust. with the importation of 121 tahils of chandu, valued at $872. yesterday morning. The chandu was found in a sack of flour by the255 words
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219 1907-05-30 5 The following advertisement appears ii> The Engineer of April 2ft Assistant General Manager required t«»i the Tanjong Pagar Dock Hoard in Singu pore and Penang, comprising wharves, graving docks, and machine shops. It is not iuqierative that applicants should have technical experience219 words
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Article163 1907-05-30 5 An interesting musical evening took place at the Teutonia Club on Saturday night, in connection with the Singapore Philharmonic Society. The spacious hall was arranged attractively as a drawing room. An excellent programme had been arranged by Mr. Frank Whitefield, Secretary of the Society, to whose efforts163 words
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Article134 1907-05-30 5 We ace sorry to record the death of Mr. David Heggie, the Second Officer of the steamer Singapore, which occurred about mid night, on the 22nd inst. The vessel ouly went into dry dock at Tanjong Pagar, yesterday. 1 and the deceased was engaged in134 words
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2320 1907-05-30 6 (By Oi k Special Commissioner.) How many people are there in Sitiga|>ore, alter liu.iug partaken of an ordinary meal, in which no usual dishes have been placed upon the table, have suddenly, and without warning, a few hours later, endured2,320 words
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Article309 1907-05-30 7 A sampan man was stabbed to deatli on the deck of the local coaster Pin Seng, on the 2:»nl inst. just a* she was dropping anchor mi her arrival from Penang and Port Swetteuham. The affair was a sequel to the old contest hit wet »1 the309 words
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860 1907-05-30 7 i FijoM (III: Co|!l:K.s|M»M»KN II. Sourabaya. May 12. There lias been an improvement in tinshipping trade in Sounbaya. Although the figures for last year have not yet been published, it i- xpceUd they will show a great improvement over the860 words
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225 1907-05-30 7 (tulain Mol lamed sued the Singapore Opium and Spirit Farmers in tlm Supreme Court, in forma pauperis, for damages for alleged malicious prosecution. The case was called before the Chief Justice last week and Mr. Carver argued for the defendants that the action225 words
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606 1907-05-30 8 Ou the complaint of the Protector of Chinese, Chong Lung was convicted to a month's imprisonment bv the Third Magistrate on three charges of procuring coolies to work in Johore, as he was an unlicensed recruiter of emigrants. He was also fined 9HO on606 words
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566 1907-05-30 8 iFhom Orit Own Cokkksi’ondkst.) Penang, May 20. Life in Penane is far removed from that state known as dull as ditchwater indeed, the round of gaiety seems to be endless, and yet there are those like Oliver Twist” wiio cry out for566 words
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Article52 1907-05-30 8 Amin aud Marican were arrested some two weeks ago on a charge of causing hurt to one Subiman on the 7th instant. On Saturday last, Subiman died at the Pauper Hospital. On the 23rd inst. the charge against the two accused was amended to culpable homicide. An adjournment52 words
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602 1907-05-30 8 general meeting of the Singapore Automobile Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce on the *27tb inst. Those present were Messrs. K. A. Stevens, K. F. H. Kdlin, Lieut.-Colouci Broadrick, K. C. Kilis. W. HafTenden, X. X. Adis, J.602 words
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1444 1907-05-30 9 The New Exchange. Within the course of the next few we k*. tin- telephone system of Sing uore will be jc-iated from one exehang* *n a multiple switch hoard, thus saving time to all subscriber X. About half of the lines are1,444 words
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Article218 1907-05-30 9 A brilliant poem from the pen of Mr. I»*i I yard Kipling has appeared in the Stand Ir* 1. The following verses are quoted in The World The Sons of Mary seldom bother, for they have inherited that good part, l»ut the Sons of Martha favour218 words
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Article200 1907-05-30 9 Mr. K. St. J. Braddcll mentioned to Mr. Justice- Fisher, on the 27tli inst. the appeal *>t Mohamed Hussain against his conviction on a charge of using criminal force to a child named Baba, asking that the appeal might be heard by the full Court200 words
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Article24 1907-05-30 10 I- Rv-M.om— Kohsma.v —At Penang ou May Is Earle* Thomas Percival <l<* Ba-ag«>iti. of to Mi'S Maria Elizabeth K rtirr.an. of A’ •‘••rltitn.24 words
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Article81 1907-05-30 10 1.. i'o\. On May 24, at 47-4 Hel»*gie Road, t ttt wife <»f Ellison, of a daughter. R-uigoon a. I Shanghai, papers "please copy. P.t.Mcros. —On May 24, at lloll>i*r«»ft, S'. ;v**nr» Hoad, Singapore, the wife of Mcrvillo I. Iv. ari Plumpton, of a daughter. R MoAKTtiN.—On May 26,81 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1258 1907-05-30 10 is linked with Socialism Strait-* I'init**. May 2;*. <>:; the lOtli instant we wrote Though the Irish Government Rill of the Radical Administration has passed its first reading i;; tl o House of Commons, it does not follow t at the Irish are at last within measurable distanceis linked with Socialism Strait-* I'init**. May 2;*. - 1,258 words
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Article533 1907-05-30 10 It is too early, as we belie veil at the time it was reported, to assume that a second Sue/. Canal is to be constructed. The telegram announcing this project ha> a sumowliat doubtful origin. An American journal, published in France, attribute** the story to itstional jealousy in the matter.—Strait5* Times. May 25. - 533 words
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Article397 1907-05-30 11 1 be annual report on the Singapore Land Gffice w in laid on the table at the last meeting «l the- Legislative Council. It is signed by Mr. II. Marriott, Acting Collector of Land Revenue, and shows that w hereas the total revenue collected during 190(5 wasagainst 4H.124 in tlie previous year. -Straits Times. May ’2’*. - 397 words
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941 1907-05-30 11 The revelations of bribery and corruption w hich reach us simultaneously from London aud Hongkong suggest the query whether the English race is undergoing moral deterioration Not for the first time has this question been asked, and we regret to say that there is moredisgrace upon the Knglish race.—Straits Times. May 27. A — - 941 words
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625 1907-05-30 11 t'nlike tin* various straws showing tin direction of the political wind in Russia on the eve of its second parliament, the news emanating from the Portugue*e capitil has come with *tartling suddenness. Beyond the announcement, early in May. that Senhor Luciano Monteiro had been appointed torulers to the Portuguese throne.—Strait* Times, May 28. - 625 words
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Article602 1907-05-30 12 Mi nits Times, May 2n. The announcement that the Japanese* liavc resolved to subjugate the aboriginal savages on the east coast of Formosa means, we tear, a process of slaughter tor tiie extermination of this debased peo; ;rj. Although forming a small minority of tlm populationMi nits Times, May 2n. - 602 words
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1267 1907-05-30 12 the promotion of peace Tiun s May 20. On Sunday last, tin* North Dcrinan Lloyd sont a special steamer over to Dover t<» convey to Lromerhaven a large party of hritisii journalists, who are visiting Dor many on the invitation o' their brethren of tinthe promotion of peace Tiun s May 20. - 1,267 words
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Advertisement98 1907-05-30 10 1 i st tree* price of the Straits Tim>s i* S,V( a veai 1: e p>»st free price of the Straits iUulu.t i- Si 4 a year. not netc-sary to sul/scribe for a yea: I he »ul»* s :p*ions for shorter periods are at the <-.ir.it prnport •nate rate as98 words
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Article422 1907-05-30 13 The Chinese Consul at Singapore is on a brief visit to Kuala Lumpur. L>r. Travers, State Surgeon, Selangor, has been granted twelve months’ leave of absence. The Superintendent of Civil Police at Sandakan has been appointed Public Prose cutor. Mr. A. Cavendish, Passed C idet, has been422 words
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Article13 1907-05-30 13 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article624 1907-05-30 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, May 27, 1907. Sir, —One of my children, to-day, brought home from school a notice printed in three languages to the effect that “from July 1 next the Fees (capital F please) at Government Schools in Singapore will be624 words
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Article220 1907-05-30 13 Singapore, May 29, 1907. PRODUCE. Gambier 0.70 do (Cutx) No. 1) unpicked 10.83 Copra Bali 10.4", do Pont.mak 10.10 Pepper, Bl k 17.83 do Win e 5% 25.30 SagoFlon- Sarawak 3.00 do Brunei No. 1 2.92$ Pearl Sap 4.00 Coffee Bali, 15% 18.00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis 22.50 Coffee,220 words
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Article225 1907-05-30 13 We have received from the Rev. P. N. Hunter the names of the Police candidates, who were successful in passing the examination in First Aid held recently in Malacca. A long course of instruction was first given by Miss Grove, a qualified nurse, and lectures were225 words
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Article866 1907-05-30 14 1 Radicals now consider that the Irish Dcvo.ution Bill is dead. With what bald crnt-lty Beuter does express himself He iiii itehi tempts the irresponsible poetaster on 0 *1 stuff to comniit another political lampoon upon poor Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-man. With what angry dread he must look866 words
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Article189 1907-05-30 14 At the opening of the new Club for memIk vs of the Chinese Volunteering Company, early in the month, mention was made of the fact that the movement was growing so vapidly that it was possible permission might have to be asked for forming a second company189 words
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1132 1907-05-30 14 The circumstances of tlu- extraordinary act of Gunner Aifred (Juinncll. of the Royal Garrison Artillery, who stands charged with having attempted to murder Corporal Rvan l >y shooting at him at Rlaknn Mati early oil the morning of May I. were partly1,132 words
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Article204 1907-05-30 15 Following a course of twelve lectures, given by Captain Hewctson, r.a.m.k., at the Tanglin Barracks, on the subject of Military Sanitation, an examination was held, conducted by Lieutenaut Harvey, k.a.m.c., at which twenty-six non-commissioned officers and men of the 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment passed successfully. Consequent upon204 words
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1327 1907-05-30 15 Sport and Gossip. Why Should not Roadsters Race be Revived The Fire Brigade Sports created considerable interest, especially among the natives. Rumour had been spread that in the evening the wooden structure would be burned down, and, naturally, thousands of people, young and old. Europeans as w’ell as natives, made1,327 words
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1893 1907-05-30 16 iFuom Ouh Own Cokkksi'onhkni London, May 4. <♦1 the £5,000,(H)0 Straits Settlement-* Government Loan, for which letters of allot- mt-nt \yere posted at the beginning of the i last week in April, only about one half tv) Ik* accurate, 551,893 words
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Article45 1907-05-30 16 The ninth semi-annual statement of the International Banking Corporation, up to December HI, has been published. It snows assets of $88,770,521.00 (gold), including cash on hand and iu local depositories $4,798,824.68, bullion and remittances in transit $9,166,162.06. The commercial credits amount to $8,468,097.04.45 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article221 1907-05-30 17 Sepoy Lines Club. The folio win g is the result of the men's foresomes competition (Naval Cup* First round Anthonisz and Darby, handicap 9, and Hall and Daue, 7. received bye* Wright and Savi, 8, had a walk-over from Everitt and Glennie, 6; W.G. Ellis and Campbell. scr. beat221 words
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Article581 1907-05-30 17 List of Entries. As mentioned in this colurnu some weeks •since a bowling tournament, in connection with the Singapore Cricket Club commences ou the Plain next Monday. The entries closed on Saturday last and. as will be seen Loin the list given below they include the names of581 words
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Article125 1907-05-30 17 5.R.A. Monthly 5hoot. The following is the result of the S. If. A. monthly shoot A C LASS. Teo Keong hee, 81. 27. 81, plus 10 ‘89 DaSilva 88. 84, 81. scr 98 T. Long 81, 82. 82. plus 8 9H A very even shoot. Da Silva missed the125 words
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Article41 1907-05-30 17 Local Tournament. In the Y.aI.C.A. tennis tournament, on Saturday, C. Edmett, beat. II. I). Stafford, 6 —4, 0—8, in the “A” Class Singles, and Long In and G. Hoisington beat Mepham and Durham 0 —8,4- 0, 0—8, in the Doubles.41 words
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Article719 1907-05-30 17 Berlin, May 22. The Irish National Convention has adopted a resolution rejecting the Irish Government Bill, which has been introduced into the House of Commons. It is considered probable that the Liberal Government will resign. The agreement between France and Japan will be signed on the 24th instant.719 words
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Article42 1907-05-30 17 i Fkum Oi k Own Cokhksfondkkt.) Penang, May 27, 4.47 p.m. Ou appeal, the sentence on Archie Campbell, the well-known trainer, for an assault upon Mr. John McDonald, has been reduced from six weeks' imprisonment to a tin#* of $lOO.42 words
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Article3436 1907-05-30 18 Loudon, May 21. Seven natives of Natal, who were convicted of the murder of a European during the recent rising, have been sentenced to death. London, May 22. The decisiou of the Dublin Convention iu reference to Mr. Birrell’s Irish (Government Bill i* regarded by the Radical and3,436 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article512 1907-05-30 20 May 22 Wakasa Maru, .lap Htr, Christiauseu, London, Paterson Simons BrisgA\ia, Ger Htr, Girstenhran, Amoy, Hebn Meyer Simongan, Dut str, Zuydenheridt. Amoy. Heap En|C Mob Standarl, Nor str, Bull, Saigon Pontiaink, Brit Htr, Casey Kuantan, Borneo Coy Banka, Brit str, Stewart, Anamlalsland, 'Poo Loc Hye Fuh Wo. Brit str,512 words
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Article355 1907-05-30 20 May 22 Schwaben, Ger str, Bremen via porta Volute, Brit str. Shanghai Peshawar, Hrit str. Hongkong and .Japan Alcinoua, Brit str, H'kong, Shanghai, Japan Van der Parra, Dut str, Deli Van der Bosch. Olehleh Zenobia, Brit str. Yokohama 23 Teestu, Brit s*r, Peiinng, Negapatam, Madras Ischia. Ital str, Penang355 words
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Article769 1907-05-30 20 Name., port probable date of arrival and name of Agents Steamers. Airlie, Sydney, June 24 Boustead Ajax, China, June 9; Mansfield Ambria, Hamburg, June 22; Belin Meyer Antiloohus, Liverpool, June 26 Mansfield Aragonia, Hongkong, July Behn Mever Arcadia, Colombo, July 19 P. A O. Astyanax, Liverpool, July 5;769 words
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Advertisement130 1907-05-30 21 MARTIN’S L. a bo* o? Mtntari 1 mmy lrr«fni«fttjr of t<Bilnlrtn»1 Thaw who uw thorn rwoww*«k4 Utom.h* nf, SfikSfi!*' NOTICE. TNE HOTEL DE LA PAUL This well known establishment, which has changed ownership, is now open and ready to receive visitors (Boarders Passengers). The House has been thoroughly renovated, and130 words
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Advertisement402 1907-05-30 21 USE ONLY USE ALWAYS ATKINSON'S MOST REFRESHING. K&r,; A Luxurious Perfume In Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NECESSARY RESTORATIVE IN SIOKNEC8. EAU“COLOGN£ DINNEFORD’S The Pbysiciou’a Cure for Gout, Rheum Stic Gout snd Gravel. The Universal Remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Sour Eructations, Bilious402 words
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Advertisement203 1907-05-30 22 yor a 9ood Gasy SF/ave ao to O. MORIKAWA. JtHim Hair-trmini Wo**No. Ill ANSON ROAD, Kin#apoic. (Opposite Bou stead Institute./ SEE MUN,* 50 2. VICTORIA STREET. SINGAPORE. HAS IN STOCK. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CYCLES from $60.00 rach. ih&t fir* 1 C 1 r Every description of repairs executed with203 words
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Advertisement499 1907-05-30 22 THE RUBBER WHEEL AND CYCLE W0RK8. 47 Hill Street, (opposite Armenian Church). Bicycles on hire, (or sale and repaired. We do all kinds of Repair Work on Carriage, Dog cart and Ricksha Wheels, also supply all kinds of Robber Tyres. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices moderate. YONG LEE SENG CO.. general -Merchants.499 words
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Advertisement246 1907-05-30 22 Straits Shipping aid Parcels Agency. Goods received packed, shipped to all part weekly. Cash on delivery nystem, or deli very paid to address. GOSLING A Co., 36 Robinson Road KWONG 8ENG CO. Dealers in Grass-Cloth Km broideries and Art Drawn Thread Work. No. 26-17, Orchard Rvad t Have just received246 words
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Advertisement454 1907-05-30 23 Hotels Recommended by the Straits Budget.” MARINE HOTEL. Corner of (COLEMAN STREET and MILL STREET. Wiuc-> and Spirits of tii 4 quality only •uipplird. Accommodation for boarders by il«y, wool* or month. Ttriiis moderate. Proprietress. Mrs. H. DAY HOTEL BELLEVUE. MUNIFICENT E8TUU8HMENT. 8 minutes’ easy walk from the Mail steamers454 words
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Advertisement141 1907-05-30 24 By 8p«olal Warrant Purveyors to HJ.The KING CROSSE AND BLACKWELL, LTD. CiLEBIHEI OILMEN 8 SHOES PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES) POTTED MEATS, MAI T VINEGAR A«c»rt FOR LEA PERRIN'S Worcestorshlri Sauce SEWING MACHINES. The well-known Ginger Wheeler Wilson Machines •JAN BE PURCHASED ON EASY TERMS All we ask is dollars down141 words
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