The Straits Budget, 12 September 1907
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1907-09-12 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXI. NO. 2586. Singapore, Thursday, September 12,1907. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEHTU»Y. Price 25 cents.27 words
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Article228 1907-09-12 1 LEADERS— Coming Conflict between Rriton and Teuton 12-18 An Eastern I'est 18 Amending Registration of Steamships 18-14 Lords Commissioners and Military Tax 14 Plot Against King Kdward’s Life... 14 Crown Ageuts’ Neglect of Colony’s interests 14 Tropical Investor’s Guide 15 The Schuttery in the Dutch Indies 15-lb228 words
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Article934 1907-09-12 1 Presentation of an Address to Mr. W. E. U. Grove. Oil the occasion of the departure for England of Mr. \V. E. L\ (trove, the retiring Chief Police Officer, an interesting gathering of members of the European Police force took place at the Masonic Hall, on Saturday.934 words
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612 1907-09-12 2 Masters of vessels may uot appreciate fclie Post Office Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 1907, introduced and read a first time at the meeting of the Legislative Council, on the lltli in«t. It affects their income, but, as Mr. Napier pointed out in612 words
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485 1907-09-12 2 Unofficial investigation into official documents resulted, on the Oth mat., in a startling re velation being made respecting the conduct of the Colony’s business at homo. The Supply Bill, for making final provision for the Public Service for485 words
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Article79 1907-09-12 2 It is an irony of fate that the absent juryman usually has his name called for service. This happened on the 10th inst., when Mr. J. J. C. Wolff and Mr. Cecil Moss Were retpiired to sit in the box and try a case of theft. No79 words
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673 1907-09-12 2 The Liquors Farmer has beeu losing large sums of money owing to spirit escaping the payment of duty. To remedy this Government have introduced iuto the Legislative Council a measure extending powers of search and limiting the removal of liquors in quantities of673 words
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387 1907-09-12 3 One of the pipers laid on the table at the Legislative Council Meeting on the 6th inst., was a dispatch from Lord Elgin, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, regarding the Military Contribution. Lord Elgin writing to the Governor387 words
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Article121 1907-09-12 3 The Third Magistrate, on the 6th inst., concluded the preliminary enquiry into the ‘charge of attempted murder, in which Gulam Din is thecomplainant and Lekar Singh, the accused. A policeman gave evidence, saying that complainant once had accused the prisoner of cheating him in respect of121 words
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Article62 1907-09-12 3 A Chinese wharf caolie was pulling a tongkang along the wharf at Keppel Harbour, on the 5th inst., wlieu he slipped and fell into the sea. There were over a score of coolies about, with ropes and sticks in abundance, but no one made an effort to62 words
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320 1907-09-12 3 (From Our Own Corrksi*ondrnt.) London, August 16. Since* receiving a hint at Ascot, I have made inquiries as to the contemplated repetition of a Singapore Arbitration, and have learned enough to warrant my asserting that, some six months before320 words
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261 1907-09-12 3 There was a decrease in the number of deaths recorded during the week ended August 81, as compared with that in the previous week. Altogether 327 deaths wen; registered, as against B|l in the week before —252 males and261 words
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340 1907-09-12 3 The hearing of the charge of cheating against George Brockloff, formerly cook of the Singapore Club, was continued before the Third Magistrate, on the 6th inst. The complainant, Tay Woo Seng, continued his evidence against the accused, who then cross-examined him.340 words
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236 1907-09-12 3 At the renewed hearing of the application of the Chinese authorities for the extradition at Hongkong of Iu Kin Shing, formerly a merchant iu Johore, on a charge of armed robbery, The Police Magistrate (Mr. F. A. Hazcland) reserved his decision. Sir Henry Berkeley, who236 words
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1613 1907-09-12 4 (Fhom Our Own Cokkksposuknt.) London, August 1J. Pilgrimages seem to bo not quite so frequent in Europe as they used to be, when travelling was slower but not so dangerous, and the risks of the road could be summed up in1,613 words
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Article192 1907-09-12 4 The following are the monthly returns for August from the various F.M.S. Tin Mines:— Piculs. Serendah Mine 701 The Bruseh Mine 300 Gopeng Tin Mining Co. 490 New Gopeng, Ltd. 219 Kinta Mines, Ltd. 820 Rambutan, Ltd. 310 Redhills, Co., Ltd. 380 The Chenderiang Group 1,873 Kledang192 words
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Article98 1907-09-12 4 The extradition proceedings in the case of Yap Swee Eng, who is wanted in Sourabaya to answer a charge of embezzlement of 15,930 florins from a Dutch firm for w r hom he was the cashier, were continued before the Senior Magistrate, on Saturday. Mr. C. I. Carver98 words
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1614 1907-09-12 5 There was a decreaHe in the revenue of the Straits Settlements last year of $2,089,110, as compared with the revenue collected in 1905, and one of $1,128,208 as compared with the corresponding sum in 1904. The revenue proper was less1,614 words
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172 1907-09-12 5 A llylam hoy, employed by Dr. Falshaw, and two boys, employed by other Europeans, were before the Third Magistrate, on a charge of the fraudulent possession of two bottles of Scotch whisky. The two latter were also charged with trespass in Dr. Falshaw's house. They172 words
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Article64 1907-09-12 5 The first meeting of the Tunggal Tin Limited, which was registered oil August 21, was held at the Adelphi Hotel on the 6th inst. Mr. W. Diinmun, Deputy (’hairman, presided, and there were also present Messrs. A. M. Sarkies and R. Scoular, directors, and a large number64 words
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643 1907-09-12 6 Tlit* leading article in the Malaysia Met*sage contains the following extracts We cannot be unmindful of the fact that, while nothing is made public, the Government Commission on the Opium Question is silently, and we trust thoroughly, doing its work,643 words
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330 1907-09-12 6 An Adelaide cable of August 12 says that the attention ot the Government was directed that day to the statement that Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland were discussing a proposal for services to Java, Singapore, and Calcutta, and the Minister said330 words
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Article120 1907-09-12 6 The P. and O. Steam Navigation Company have issued their list of sailing dates of mail and intermediate steamers for next year’s i homeward passenger season. Commencing with the Delta, which leaves Singapore on January 3 and arrives in London on February 1, the departures, under120 words
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Article122 1907-09-12 6 The Commercial Agents of the Sompara Tin Mines Company, Limited, on tho 4th inst., received a telegram from the Consulting Engineer of the Company, despatched from Tras at 2.f>5 p.m., advising the discovery, as the rosult of further new prospecting operations on the Kuala Yet portion122 words
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302 1907-09-12 6 Ju the annual report on the Raffles Library and Museum for the year 1906, Dr. tf Hanitsch. the Curator and Librarian, state* that the number of works purchased for the library was 480 at a cost of 11,888.22, as against302 words
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Article193 1907-09-12 6 The brown hulk of the notorious Netherton continues rising and falling with the tide. Whether she will remain long in her present position and condition is a matter with which the outside public do not appear greatly concerned. Should her owner have money to spare in193 words
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Article98 1907-09-12 6 Seven European seamen who have boon haunting the Sailors’ Home for some time were placed on the homeward P. and O. intermediate steamer on the 5th insfc., their passage home having been paid by the Government. Some of the men were anything but grateful, preferring to loaf in98 words
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502 1907-09-12 7 Doth the Judges, who have been holding the Court of Appeal at Penang, with the two Penang Judges, returned by the Oerman mail on the 4th inst., and resumed work next morning, the Chief Justice taking summonses in chambers, and502 words
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Article91 1907-09-12 7 Captain Henry Peters ,of the local steamer Hong Bee, died of paralysis at noon on the 4th inst., shortly before the steamer’s arrival in port from Amoy and Swatow. The stroke overcame him in the morning, and it was the third time he had it, altogether,91 words
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395 1907-09-12 7 A strong team with good ponies came from Selangor to attempt to wrest the King's Own Regiment Cup from the hands of the Singapore Polo Club. To some extent, they were sanguine in their expectations, aud it was395 words
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181 1907-09-12 7 The Lims and the Gohs had another battle on the 6th inst., and it culminated in two Chinese being sent to the hospital, one suffering from a severe wound in the groin, caused by a knife, and the other from181 words
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421 1907-09-12 7 The United States Army transport Wright, named aftor a former Governor-General of the Philippines, which has been undergoing a complete renovation at Tanjong Pagar, is rapidly getting into shape for her trial trip, which is to he made this week. It is421 words
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Article114 1907-09-12 7 At the inquest on the body of tho Chinaman, Ng Cheong Eng, who was killed by a motor-car belonging to the Central Engine Works, a verdict of accidental death was returned, and the jury expressed the opinion that Mohamed Kachong, the driver, should not have been allowed114 words
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Article21 1907-09-12 7 The output for August at the works of the Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mining Company, Limited, was 701 piculs.21 words
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307 1907-09-12 8 Were it policy to criticise a programme arranged at a private concert, nothing but praise could be bestowed upon the contributors to the excellent programme provided at the musical evening, promoted by the Singapore Philharmonic Society, and held at the Teutonia307 words
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Article175 1907-09-12 8 A statement of the actual revenue of the Colony for the year 1906, on which the Defc »iice Contribution is payable, w as laid on the table at the Legislative Council on Friday. It showed thut the revenue amounted to $9,618,012.97, from which was deducted the sum175 words
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Article28 1907-09-12 8 The quantity of tin exported from Pe rak during August wan Tin, 9,340 piculH, 70 catties. Tin ore, ‘27,927 piculs, 98 catties. Duty, $480,870. 54.28 words
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554 1907-09-12 8 (From Our Racing Corrkspondknt.) When it became know n that there would be no griffins for the Autumn Race Meeting, the majority of people gave it as their opinion that not only would all interest be lost in the event, but554 words
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Article27 1907-09-12 8 The following is the result of work at Raub for tho four weeks ending 7th instant: Stone Crushed, ***** Tons. Gold obtained, 1049 Ounces.27 words
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339 1907-09-12 8 Captain A. Ji. \oung, C.M.G., presided at the annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society, held in the Municipal Offict s at noon on the Uth inst. The report of Mrs. K. A. Evitt, the hon. secretary, showed that, for the greater339 words
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Article202 1907-09-12 8 The S.K.K. (v) has become quite a popular unit in the Singapore Volunteer Corps, and during the past few months its numbers have increased considerably. Lieutenant A. M. Thompson, commanding tho company, has issued the programme of drills for September, October and November. They begin on September202 words
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Article75 1907-09-12 8 A private ricksha was pulled to the side of Fort Canning Koad on the 10th inst. and there left with its fare. The puller saw that something was wrong and bolted, and upon investigations being i made a dead Chinaman was found perched i on75 words
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470 1907-09-12 9 Mr. Gibson, Assistant Protector of Chinese, sat for the first time with Mr. Michcll, the Senior Magistrate, on the 10th inst., as a Bench Court to hear three robbery cases. When the first case was called, Inspector Connor informed the Court that the470 words
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Article138 1907-09-12 9 Sabapathy Chetty was committed for trial at the next Assizes, on the 4th inst.,ona charge of using as genuine a forged document. He refused to give tbe Magistrate a list of his witnesses, and when Mr.’ Col man informed him that, if he did not do so, he138 words
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184 1907-09-12 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, September 9. On Saturday week, the community entertained to tiffin the Hon. Mr. W. Kvans and Mrs. FIvans, on their departure from Malacca for five months’ leave. There was a large company present. A184 words
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212 1907-09-12 9 I In consequence of the promotion of Captain Chancellor to the position of Chief Police Officer, Chief Inspector Howard has been promoted to Captain Chancellor's former post at the head of the Tanjong Pagar Police, j Mr. Howard has been in212 words
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142 1907-09-12 9 Bangalore is particularly unfortunate to our British soldiers at present. An [epidemic of enteric broke out six weeks ago amongst the Sherwood Foresters and some of the 14th Hussars. There were several fatal cases a few weeks ago, and then it was reported that the virulence142 words
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381 1907-09-12 9 The case of the Oriental Company Limited v. the Dentsrh Asiatische Bank was begun before the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hydnman Jones, at the Supreme Conrt on the 11th inst. and continued throughout the day. Messrs. Van Someren and Parsons381 words
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Article179 1907-09-12 9 P. C. Morgan arrested a deserter from the Indravelli on the 10th inst. F'ive men deserted from the steamer when she was in Singapore recently, and four of them were captured almost immediately. The fifth appeared on the 9th inst., beforo the Marino Court, and was179 words
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995 1907-09-12 10 Interest io the projxised Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance 1907, is unusually keen as ita provisions are important and far reaching The Hill came up in the Legislative Council on the 6th inst., for its third reading, >995 words
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183 1907-09-12 10 The time has perhaps now- come, says In Tinland, when there should be a decided and uniform quotation for tiu throughout Malaya. The controlling price should be a uniform one, and Singapore, Penang, Selangor, or Perak prices should be so assimilated that oue183 words
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Article59 1907-09-12 10 A Malay named Abdullah was sentenced to six mouths’ rigorous imprisonment by the Second Magistrate, on the 5th inst., for stabbing a youth named Hussinsah on the Race Course on August 11, the night of a fire in that neighbourhood. He explained his act by saying59 words
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628 1907-09-12 10 Precautions taken aboard steamers for the safety of ships and their crews are never more stringent than on vessels carrying inflammable cargoes. Accidents occur rarely and are usually attended with considerable loss, as instanced by the burning of the Silvcrlip628 words
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Article13 1907-09-12 11 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article101 1907-09-12 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, September 4. Sir,—The correspondent who reported the piracy incident off Tanjong Kling, yesterday, docs not seem to be an expert in the topography of Singapore when he says that Pulo Damar is in Dntch territory. A glance at the101 words
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Article437 1907-09-12 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, September 4. Sir,—1 am exceedingly glad to learn from your editorial that Straits born Chinese (British Subjects) are not barred from taking part in Civil Service Examinations to qualify for Colonial appointments, and also to know that437 words
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Article341 1907-09-12 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, September 6. Sir, —Adverting to the Opium question, which is now engaging the attention of a large section of the public, may I be allowed, through the medium of your journal, to make a few remarks on the assumption341 words
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Article171 1907-09-12 11 We have received a copy of the revised prospectus of St. Andrew’s House, a Church of England Boarding House for Schoolboys. The house is under the charge of a European House-Master, Mr. M. B. Brock well, and is situated opposite the Y.M.C.A. headquarters. There is accommodation for171 words
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Article77 1907-09-12 11 The list of cases for the September sittings of the Supreme Court shows that from on the 10th inst., until the 25th inst., the Chief .1 ustice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, and Mr. Justice Fisher have 20 cases down for bearing. These Rrc in addition to77 words
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Article222 1907-09-12 11 SlNOAPORl, SEPTEMBER 11, 1907. PRODUCE. Gambier do (CoSO No. 1) nnpicked 10.85 Copra Bali 8.25 do Pontianak 7.75 Pepper, Blaok 17.65 do White 6% 28.75 Sago Floor Sarawak 2.90 do Brunei No. 1 2.94 *earl Sago 4.55 2offee Bali. 15% 19.00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis 2*2.50 Coffee, Liberian No.222 words
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206 1907-09-12 11 Pictures of foxes and grapes and of oxen in teacups suggested themselves in the Supreme Court, on the 9th inst., when Eno’s and Bovril figured largely in a case that came before Mr. Justice Fisher. It was an appeal from the206 words
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Article23 1907-09-12 12 Bciictz. —On September !i, at Singapore, the wife of Mr. H. L. Schntz, of the Grand Hotel de l’Europe, of a daughter.23 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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2562 1907-09-12 12 and enduring nature. —Straits Times, September r». "Germany’s Swelled Head” is the characteristic title of the latest brochure of that versatile publicist I>r. Kmil Keich. la commending it to the notice of observers of contemporary politics we wish it to be understood that weand enduring nature.—Straits Times, September r». - 2,562 words
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Article654 1907-09-12 13 Straits Times. September <>. Some months ago, wo called the attention of the authorities to certain so-called priests who weie visiting the offices and residences of Singapore and soliuiting subscriptions for a church in Mesopotamia, or somewhere else in Asia Minor. These so-called priests or men ofStraits Times. September <>. - 654 words
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1027 1907-09-12 13 of native masters can be raised.—Straits Times, September 6. A Commission composed of Lords Spiritual and Temporal and His Majesty's Faithful Commons has favoured the country with a draft measure which, to some sections of the mercantile community here, will come as a rude awakening. Forof native masters can be raised.—Straits Times, September 6. - 1,027 words
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477 1907-09-12 14 —Straits Times, September 7.’ In another column wo publish a despatch from Lord Elgin about the Military Contribution. It will be remembered that some months ago, we published the correspondence that had passed between the Governor and the Seoretary of State with reference to the—Straits Times, September 7.’ - 477 words
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Article389 1907-09-12 14 Straits 1 imes, September 7. There will be a feeling of profound thankfulness throughout the British Empire that the plot to assassinate King Edward during his visit to Marienbad was discovered and frustrated. We believe we may say that this feeling will be shared byStraits 1 imes, September 7. - 389 words
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640 1907-09-12 14 a recurrence of this serious loss.—Straits Times. September 7. The Unofficial worm has turned at last! At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon, when the Figal Supply Bill was submitted for approval, the Unoffi. cial Members put a few searching questions regardinga recurrence of this serious loss.—Straits Times. September 7. - 640 words
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Article1331 1907-09-12 15 —Straits Times, September 9. There has been issued from The Times of Ceylon Office, by Messrs. Capper aad Sons, Colombo, under the title of Tropical Investor’s Guide,” a comprehensive register of public companies concerned with the growing of robber and tea in Ceylon, Malaya, Borneo, Java, and—Straits Times, September 9. - 1,331 words
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1045 1907-09-12 15 pleases upon its hapless subjects.—Straits Times, September 10. Some archaic customs and institution* still survive in Netherlands India, not only among the natives, but also among the Europeans. First and foremost is the famous Schuttery, which in this year of our Lord 1907, stillpleases upon its hapless subjects.—Straits Times, September 10. - 1,045 words
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739 1907-09-12 16 Straits Times, September 11. When the Japanese question was acute in the State of California, we said that the question was one which affected not only the United States but the whole of the white races, and predicted that the attitude of Colonial governments towardsStraits Times, September 11. - 739 words
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733 1907-09-12 16 national existence.—Straits Times, September 11. The success at the recent elections of the Filipino political parties favouring independence from United States rule led to the display of the old Katipunau flag, which was the emblem of revolt against Spanish rule in 1897. This display appearsnational existence.—Straits Times, September 11. - 733 words
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Advertisement92 1907-09-12 12 The post free price of the Straits Ttme< U 138 ayeai. The post tree price of the Strait* budget i» $M a year. It i» not nece«ary to Mibtcrihe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a vear. Tlu- Strait a92 words
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Article484 1907-09-12 17 Messrs. J. P. Keawherry and J. Gabriel have been licensed as surveyors. Mr. W. K. U. Grove, the retiring Chief Police Officer, left for hoire at 4 o'clock yesterday by the Bingo Maru. Lieut. A. S. Hewitt, 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment, r« joined the Regiment from484 words
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Article830 1907-09-12 17 As Reuter’s telegrams I daily scau, Invariably those warships of Japan. Tsukuba and Chitose, Enchain my glance and banish my repose. I hate to read their movements thus announoed— It frets me so to know how they’re pronounced, Tsukuba and Kit-o-zy— I'm sure that second name rhymes830 words
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Article150 1907-09-12 17 The output of tin at the Trouoh Mines during the month of August was piculs 2824.* The following Committee lias been appointed in Hongkong to inquire into the causes of the depreciation of the subsidiary coinAgc of the Colony, and to advige as to what means can150 words
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273 1907-09-12 18 The calendar of prisoners awaiting trial at the Assizes for the Settlement of Singapore, which commenced on the 10th inst., is not so lengthy as that presented by the Registrar last month. With the observance of the usual formalities, the Sessions were273 words
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Article117 1907-09-12 18 A Chinese contractor named Yap Pun Hun prosecuted Mr. Morris, of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, before the Senior Magistrate, on the 9th inst., for assault. Mr. R. St. J. Braddell appeared for the complainant and Mr. F. M. Elliott foi the accused. The evidence showed that117 words
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Article151 1907-09-12 18 A Malay well-known to the Police was hospitably entertained by a Javanese living near the 12th milestone on the Kranji Road, on Friday night and remained in the house on Saturday morning when his host went to work. Returning home for breakfast, the Javanese found that he151 words
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215 1907-09-12 18 At last the semi-final round in the Warren Shield Competition has been decided. After four attempts, the 78tli Company of the Royal Garrison Artillery have defeated H. Company of the Royal West Kent Regiment, and this they accomplished handsomely, on the sth215 words
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90 1907-09-12 18 Advertisements have been appearing in the home papers for an assistant manager for the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board’s property in Singapore. A number of candidates have been interviewed at home and the final selection has been made, the new assistant, in all probability leaving for90 words
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Article110 1907-09-12 18 The news that the Tamil Immigration Fund Bill is not regarded by Government as final will be hailed with satisfaction by all planters, says the Times of Malaya, which construes the meaning of the Governments’ declaration on Friday to be that a new Bill be introduced in110 words
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Article132 1907-09-12 18 There has been an unusual amount of sickness on the British India steamer Teesta, on her present voyage. The Captain reported on the 7tli inst., that there have been two cases of small-pox and two deaths from cholera on board, since the vessel left Madras.132 words
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220 1907-09-12 18 Three Chinese appeared before the Second Magistrate, on the 9th inst., for a further hearing of the charge of extortion made against them by a woman named Ng Yow, who resides at No. 218, Bencoolen Street! Mr. Rene Lowell appeared for the prosecution and220 words
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110 1907-09-12 18 The Manager of the Dutch Trading Company secured a warrant, on the 10th inst., for the arrest of the Company’s cashier, Lim Siew Hock, on a charge of criminal breach of trust. He informed Mr. Colman, the Third Magistrate, that the cashier had been absent since110 words
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Article194 1907-09-12 18 There was a row between Hokien boatmen on the Singapore River at noon on Saturday. A number of Police rushed to the scene and twenty men were arrested, two of whom it was thought best to send to the hospital, though they are not dangerously wounded. The194 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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1254 1907-09-12 19 The r« suit of play on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday last in the S.C.C. tournament was as follows Wednesday's Play. A Clash Sikglkh. E. F. Salzmann owe 3 beat A. K. Linton +1. O. F. J, Green owe 15.4 v. J.1,254 words
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Article442 1907-09-12 19 R.G.A. v. S.R.C. A cricket match was played on the Recreation Club ground oo Saturday between the R.G.A. and the S.R.C. The results were as follow:— R. Sgt. Arthur b Cochlo 26 Gr. Madden c Coehlo b James 1 Gr. Johnson not out 27 Cpl. Browning b Coehlo 2442 words
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Article488 1907-09-12 20 .Singapore Championship. Play for the golf championship of Singapore begun on Saturday on the Garrison Links at Tanglin. The following are the results:— First Hound.—Dr. G. A. Finlaysou beat C. T. Durward, w.o. Capt. J. Kirkwood beat C. M. G. Burnie at the 19th hole, after a tie. Dr.488 words
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Article780 1907-09-12 20 S.V.l. v. 2nd R.W.K. An interesting match was decided on the 8th inst., between the S.V.l. No. 2 Co., and a team selected by Coptain Lister from the 2nd Batt. Royal West Kents Regt. The teams consisted of 12 a side, and the best ten scores were to count.780 words
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Article132 1907-09-12 20 5.R.C. v. 95th Infantry 2nd XI. A hockey match was played on the Esplanade on the 10th inst., between the S.Ii.C. and a second eleven of the 95th Russell’s Infantry, and a fast game was witnessed. The Russells were undoubtedly the stronger team, and were superior in combination and132 words
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Article3568 1907-09-12 21 London, September 4. Mr. A. H. Gill, Labour M.P. (or Bolton, in bi» Presidential address to the Trades Union Congress at Bath, said that universal non-contributory old-age pensions must be the first plank in the Labour programme. It was the Chancellor of the Exchequer's business to find the3,568 words
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Article755 1907-09-12 23 Berlin, September 4. At Antwerp, there has been fighting in the streets with the harbour workmen on strike. The New York Herald is trying of late to mould publie opinion in the United States in favour of the <ale of the Philippines. The French troops are not making755 words
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Article126 1907-09-12 23 London, September ft, 11.JO p.m. A despatch from Marienbad announces the discovery of a plot to assassinate King Edward during his visit to that town. The plot was divulged to the Paris police who received a warning that an emissary of the anarchist and revolutionary body responsible for126 words
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273 1907-09-12 23 Mr. W. Glover, Clerk of Wotks for t!ie Committee in charge of the re-con-struction of the Town Hall, met with a fatal ai idcnt at about 10-30 on Saturday morning. While he w'as standing with tho contractor, Wnn Ah Wong, w*atching273 words
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273 1907-09-12 23 Captain 11. do Vries, of the Dutch steamer Van dor Lijn, was fined SI,000 by the Senior Magistrate, on the 9th inst., for carrying passengers on his steamer without a licence. He pleaded not guilty. Mr. J. Cohen, Boarding Officer,273 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article490 1907-09-12 24 September 3 Merlin, lI.M. surveyship, Walter, Penang Indragamha, Brit str, Evans New York, Behn Meyer Sinicin, Brit str, Montford, Yokohama, l\ AO. Kageshima Mara, Jap btr, Arakawa, Bombay, Paterson Simons 4 Borneo, Brit str, Gordon, London, P. A O. Alal.i, Brit Btr, Farmer, Manila, Borne") Toy Tydeua, Brit str,490 words
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Article366 1907-09-12 24 September 3 Be’lerophon, Brit str, Genoa, M’seille*, L’pool Rbeinfels. Nor str, Amoy Rat ho, Brit str, Shanghai live Leong, Brit str. P. Swettenham via ports Teresa, Brit str, Gorontalo via ports Clieang Hock Kian, Dut str, Hagan 4 Saxonia. Ger »lr, Hamburg via ports Kistna, Brit str, P. Swettenham366 words
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Article725 1907-09-12 24 Name, pwt probable date of arrival and name of Agents. STEAMERS. A. Apcar, Calcutta, Sept 13; Paterson Simons Airlie, Sydney, Oct 25 Bonstead Antilochus, China, Oct 25 Mansfield Arcadia, Colombo, Oct 12; P. AO, Coy Australian, Saigon, Oct 7; M. Maritiznea Ayuthia, Bangkok, Oct Borneo Coy Awa Marti,725 words
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Advertisement413 1907-09-12 25 NOTICE. THE HOTEL DE LA PAIX. .y .>£• > fi fip'g* This well-known establishment, which has changed ownership, is uow open and ready to receive visitors (Hoarders Passengers). The House has been thoroughly renovated, and will be made comfortable in every respect. The management intend to keep up the good413 words
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Advertisement382 1907-09-12 25 ho* W»jr }yiiifut»r|t7 MARTIN'S M WtWStk it<r««a *NCk flea Alexandra Brickworks mtBmwmm BRICKS FIREBRICKS. Soocd well shaped and hard burnt bricks fee supplied at 91 60 par Ihkta at the works. Flrtbriokl 960 per thousand, Fireclay 930 per low. Any shaped bricks can be made to order and in about382 words
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Advertisement310 1907-09-12 26 COMMON SEN8E-NUTSHELL A w«w mrdhal work os the raiisra and nwrt M-irntitir »nd effectual uirani of arH-cure ever 41nuv«red for torrum and fufwlkmai drbitHy, vast* of vitality, deprewfcm of Marita, be with practical ob*erv*tion« on tnarr a «<• and full dmetiom for remortnf cortaln dl*jialiftc»iloo« that do. troy tin- happinrM310 words
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