The Straits Budget, 10 October 1907
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1907-10-10 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXI. NO. 2S9I. Singapore, Thursday, October 10,1907. ItTABLISHIO OVER HALF A CENTO*?. Price 25 cents*27 words
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Article247 1907-10-10 1 LEADERS— Discursive Discussion in Loudon Press 12 Journalistic Etiquette 12 Keir Hardie s Peculiar Impressions 12 Rapid Appreciation in Rubber Shares 13 Rioting in Calcutta 13 Protest Against Shipping Surtax... 13 Currency of the Straits Settlements 14 The Ocean to Ocean Naval Cruise 14 American Administration of247 words
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936 1907-10-10 1 Captain Wolff, of the North Germau Lloyd steamer Petcliaburi, which runs between Singapore, Bangkok and China, appeared before the Senior Magistrate, on the 4tb*inst., on a charge of importing 99 tins of chandu valued at §2,970. Mr. C. I. Carver936 words
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1137 1907-10-10 2 The Y.M.C.A. bazaar at the Victoria M< morial Hall was opened on the 3rd inst by Miss Anderson in the presence of a large company, which consisted mostly of ladies. Among those present, in addition to Miss Anderson, were Lady Evelyn Young,1,137 words
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287 1907-10-10 2 Mr. Justice Fisher, at the Supreme Court, on the 7th inst., gave five decisions of which three were in the case of suits, one in an originating summons one in the appeal of Johor, who was sentenced for highway robbery287 words
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Article162 1907-10-10 2 Tiie claim of Adagappa Chetty against the Municipality was further heard,on the 3rd inst. before the Chief Justice, Sir H.. Hyndman* Jones, and Messrs. Derrick and Dunman as assessors. The Chetty was mortgagee of property at Monk's Hill which was taken for the new r filter beds.162 words
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Article127 1907-10-10 2 A controversy between a Sikh tr&m driver and the Singapore Electric Tramways, Limited, come up for settlement before Mr. Howard, Commissioner of the Coart of Requests, on the 3rd inst. Mr. Upcott appeared for the Tramways Company. The driver claimed *5 as wages, from September 7 to127 words
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706 1907-10-10 3 At the meeting of the Legislative Council, on the 4th inst., the following werepresent:—His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G. the General Officer Commanding the Troop**. Major-General T. Perrott, C.B.; the Colonial Secretary, Captain A. H. Young, C.M.G.; the Attorney-General,706 words
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131 1907-10-10 3 On Friday next, the Supply Bill will come on for first reading in the Legislative Council. The business includes the replies to the questions asked by Mr. Huttenbach. Motion by the Colouial Secretary: That this Council approves the expenditure of the sum of $28,800 to131 words
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Article102 1907-10-10 3 A Chinese house boy had a fight with a Tamil in Orchard Road at one o’clock, on the sth inst. He appeared before Mr. C.E.F. Green, the Second Magistrate, at eleven o’clock, and said that lie was walking quietly along the road when the accused approached102 words
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Article109 1907-10-10 3 The coolie steamer Hong Wan 1., en route from Penang to China, with a number of homeward-bound Chinese passengers, was laying at Tanjong Pagar, at 8-80 p.m. on the 4th inst.. when cries of mafca mata were heard. A Chinaman was seen running from the steamer with two109 words
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Article82 1907-10-10 3 Captain Kinghorn. of the steamer Hong Wan I, which arrived, on the 4th inst., from Penang reports that, at 9.50 a.m. on Wednesday, he picked up two Chinamen from a fishing boat five days out from Bagan. Their rudder was gone, and they were in82 words
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248 1907-10-10 3 Six Men Rescued from the Sea. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 5. Information has boon received here of a disaster to a newly-built steam yacht called Hevea, on her first trip from Penang to Pi la, Sumatra. The hull of this vessel248 words
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Article178 1907-10-10 3 The examination of candidates for licenses from the Federated Malay States was held in the Lecture Room at the Straits and F.M.S. Medical School, on the 3rd and 4th instant. Each candidate was examined in medicine, surgery, and midwifery, and each subject was undertaken by different178 words
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Article106 1907-10-10 3 A meet ng of tbe Chinese Chamber of Commerce was held on Sunday, to consider the invitation of tbe Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Commerce to a Conference at Shanghai to frame commercial byelaws. It was proposed to send two representatives from the Chamber of Commerce here106 words
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Article24 1907-10-10 3 The output from the Posing Lama mine for Septemnejr was 1,062 piculs of tin ore, ot an approximate value of $58,000.24 words
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1239 1907-10-10 4 lb cord breaking is very fascinating, and appeals strongly to those sorting instincts which are inherent in us all to a greater or lesser degree; hence the congratulations on Saturday afternoon on board1,239 words
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110 1907-10-10 4 (From Our Own Correspond* vr.) Penang, October 3. The British India steamer Tecsta. which arrived here this morning from Negapatain. brought 3,259 passengurs, of which 2.1t)4 were for Penang. s4j for Port Swcttenham ami 161110 words
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229 1907-10-10 4 It cannot be expected that the clergy should act as professional beggars or bill collectors, remarked the Rev. F.G. Swindell, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, on the 6th inst., iu making a vigorous appeal for subscriptions towards the Assistant Clergy fund.229 words
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112 1907-10-10 4 The Rev. W. T. Cherry, manager of the Methodist Publishing House, prosecuted a Malay boy, named Yacob bin Hassan, before the Third Magistrate, Mr. E. Column, on the 2nd inst., on a charge of the theft of a package of type valued at 15.112 words
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Article36 1907-10-10 4 A telegram, dated the Hague September 24, reports a fatjal :.firo in Marnix Street at Amsterdam, a house inhabited by several families being consumed. Three men. two women, and two children perished.36 words
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1096 1907-10-10 5 The working account for the twelve mouths ended June 30 showed a profit of 15,607.12, which, sdded to the balance of 1,874.00 brought forward from the previous year, gives a total of •17,4H1.12. Thin is an1,096 words
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Article69 1907-10-10 5 The following are particulars of the crushing at the Ranh Australian Gold Mine for the four weeks ended the sth inst:— Bikit Roman. Stone crushed, 8,210 Tons; Gold obtained 959 Ounces; Average per ton 5.98 dwt. Bckit Malacca. Stone Crushed, 2,104 Tons ;Go!d obtained 158 Ounces; Average69 words
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Article505 1907-10-10 5 The programme of the fourth annual m* timg of the Singapore Volunteer ArtilKiy I title Club has been published. The first event, a handicap rifle competition for the Labuan Cup will take place on November 9. It is open505 words
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Article54 1907-10-10 5 A telegram to the Strata Echo atatee that Mr. Ng 800 Bee'll tender for the Selangor General Farm in 9115,000 including the Toddy Farm. Mr. Loke Chow Kit’a tender in 9107,000 not including the Toddy Farm. For the Chandu Farm. Mr. 800 Bee tendered 97,000 and54 words
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1815 1907-10-10 6 Mi. Montagu Harris appeared before the >i; Magistrate. Mr. \N C. Michell, on the Tti. iu-t., on a charge of using criminal force aga:i.*t Kri-hna Pillay. for whom Mr. T. D. Pardon appeared. Mi Parsons explained that the1,815 words
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Article98 1907-10-10 6 There was another exceptionally large attendance of Europeans at the Hongkong Magistracy on October 1, when William Hall Adsetts was indicted on the charge of murdering Gertrude Dayton on August 4. The* trial came on before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, who had with him on the bench98 words
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Article784 1907-10-10 7 it is not known exactly whou the great fasting month of the Mohammed ins will commence —natives seldom are sure of any particular point of tioe concerning their religion —but it is784 words
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237 1907-10-10 7 Mr. Justice Fisher heard three appeals at the Supreme Court, on the 7th inst., and iu each case saw tit to differ from the Magistrates. Lim Set Liap appealed from the decision of Mr. W. C. Michelf. the Senior Magistrate, who237 words
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111 1907-10-10 7 Count tie Bondy, Consul-General for France at Singaitorc, prosecuted a Frenchman named .Jacques Susini before the Second Magistrate, on the 3rd iust.,on a charge of trespass on his premises, in Orchard Hoad. The man was iu want aud went to the Consulate for assistance.111 words
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Article59 1907-10-10 7 A Chinese clerk employed by Mr. Montagu Harris sued his employer in the Court of Requests, on the 7th inst., for wages for one month aud ten days at $4O, less s•> paid to account, leaving a balance of $48.30. Mr. Harris put in no appearance,59 words
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360 1907-10-10 7 The defeuce opened their case* in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Usher* on the 4th inst., iu the case of Mr. T. W. Proctor v. The Robinson Piano Company. Limited, for $487.42 for wages and commission alleged to be360 words
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Article56 1907-10-10 7 The charge of cheating brought by Annamalay Chctty against Abdul kadir was further heard by Mr. C. E. F. Green, the Second Magistrate, on the 4th iust., and the accused was sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment. The Chetty sold accused 90 sovereigns for $765, but Abdul56 words
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Article68 1907-10-10 7 On the 4th inst., the Bench Court gave their decision in the case in which the woman Chan Ah Yee was accused of dispos ing of a girl named Chan Mow Tan for immoral purposes. She was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment. Mr. C.68 words
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Article80 1907-10-10 7 Mr. Gardiner, Assistant Superintendent of Police, prosecuted thirty-two Chinese, before Mr. C. E. F. Green, on the 7th inst., on a charge of gambling in a common gaming house, at No. 95 North Bridge Road. He informed the Magistrate that three of the men were found80 words
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536 1907-10-10 8 PENANG CRICKET CLUB. Anticipated Discussion on InterSettlement Matches. (Fkom Ouk Own Correspondent.) Penang, October Since writing last, I have obtained a few important details with regard to the proposed new Pavilion for the Penang Cricket Club at a cost of $20,000. The question is to be discussed at the aunual536 words
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Article61 1907-10-10 8 A Tamil named Patnanoha jumped into the sea from the local steamer Hye Leong on Tuesday afternoon, and was rescued by a boat sent by Boarding Officer Francis who happened to be at hand. The Tamil appeared before the Second Magistrate, Mr. Green, on the 2nd inst.61 words
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397 1907-10-10 8 Captain Zuyderhoudt, of the Dutch steamer Simongan, appeared before the Senior Magistrate, Mr. W. C. Michell, on the Bth inst., to answer a charge of importing chandu by his steamer. Mr. C. 1. Carver appeared for the Opium Farmers,397 words
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209 1907-10-10 8 The weekly return of mortality in Singapore, prepared by Dr. D. K. McDowell, the Registrar of Births and Deaths, shows a decrease of seven in the number of deaths occurring during the week ended September 28, as compared with the number in209 words
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252 1907-10-10 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, October 7. Inspector Evans arrived in Malacca on Thursday to take over the duties of Chief Inspector, vice Inspector Williams who has gone to Singapore. A French conjuror and thought-reader, of some local repute, gave a252 words
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231 1907-10-10 8 The sharp trick by which a Chinese storekeeper at Tanjong Pagar is alleged to have sought to assist in the selling of 200 bags of good rice, valued at $1,971, as damaged rice, was further commented upon in the Second Magistrate’s Court, on231 words
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Article73 1907-10-10 8 Fireman No. 20 gave his defence, on the Bth inst. before the Third Magistrate, on the charge of theft of $4O by breaking open a drawer at No. 68 Kling Street on the morning after the fire there. Accused said that the chief witness for73 words
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448 1907-10-10 9 Ah was predicted in this paper a few days ago, it has now been decided to hold a 1907 St. Andrew's Ball on lines somewhat similar to those of last year. There had been a good deal of conjecture448 words
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Article186 1907-10-10 9 The new bridge now’ in course of construction over the Pari River on the Lahat Road, to be known as the Sungei Pari Bridge, w’illbe a great improvement to that thoroughfare—one which probably carries the heaviest traffic of any of the approaches to Ipoli, says186 words
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170 1907-10-10 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 1. It is said that one of the most important questions discussed at the recent Conference of Residents held at Kuala Luuipnr was that of the import duty on spirits. It is believed170 words
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Article218 1907-10-10 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, October 1. The third Assizes opened before Mr. Jus tice Fisher, yesterday. There w’as only one criminal case on the list, but it is not yet finished. The charge is one of gang robbery and house breaking by night, and is levelled218 words
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90 1907-10-10 9 Kuala Lumpur is to have a new and more commodious Railway Station, one that promises to be the finest in the Peninsula, and altogether in keeping with the growing importance of the Federal Capital, and its position as a central railway terminus, writes our90 words
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Article88 1907-10-10 9 Abubakar, P. C. No. 685, appeared before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. E. F. Green, some time ago, on an allegation of accepting a bribe. Mr. L. E. Giunt appeared for the accused. The charge was amended to an accusation of conduct to tlio prejudice of88 words
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408 1907-10-10 9 An important land case, which has been on the General Cause list for about sis. months, was begun in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice, Sir IV. H. Hyndman Jones, on the Hth inst. It is a Crown suit, the defendant408 words
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191 1907-10-10 9 A meeting of the Perak Planters’ Associa tion took place at Taiping on the 28th ult., to discuss the Tamil Immigration Fund BiU and the following resolution was adopted That the Perak Planters' Association is of opinion that the Bill191 words
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Article12 1907-10-10 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for opinions of its correspondents.12 words
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Article535 1907-10-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Kuala Lumpur, October 2. Sir, —It was only yesterday evening I saw the criticism of njy “Geography of the Malay Peninsula and Arclii})clago, etc. in your paper of the 2.>th ultimo by a person who signs himself A Teacher535 words
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Article1083 1907-10-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, October 8. Sir, -1 venture to say that the subject brought up by your correspondent A Reader” is an important one, because it concerns the welfare of Singapore. The Nyonyas, through ignorance, have contracted the Chap Jee Kee mama1,083 words
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Article398 1907-10-10 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, October o. Sir, —I noticed in your issue of Che Ist instant a paragraph appearing under the above heading, in which the Perak Pioneer suggests the adoption by the Straits Government of the “judicious policy” of the F.M.S.398 words
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Article606 1907-10-10 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, October 8. Sir. —In your issue of October 4 there was an article entitled Sons of Empire in the Training, in which a correspondent to a contemporary of yours pointed out the absurd action of the teachers of a606 words
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947 1907-10-10 11 What is the cause of so many foreclosures in mortgages? During the past few weeks, at any rate, there lias been quite a plethora of mortgagees' sales in the Colony. And it is to this fact947 words
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323 1907-10-10 11 (From Oi k Own Correspondent.) Lipis, October 1. There were three fatal mining accidents last month iu the Kaub district, the victims being Chinese. In two of the cases, death was caused by the ground, under which the men were323 words
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The Straits Budget.
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709 1907-10-10 12 seldom #et proper scope.—Straits Times, Octol>er 4. We alluded, the other day, to the amusement afforded by a )>eriisal of London journals in search of news. Illustration is afforded by a bundle of papers to hand by the mail. The Daily Telegraph has had aseldom #et proper scope.—Straits Times, Octol>er 4. - 709 words
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Article299 1907-10-10 12 —Straits Times, October 4. The other day we had occasion to criticise adversely a movement in Java for increasing considerably the strength of the Dutch fleet there, on the ground that Holland was not in a position, financially, to waste public funds on useless naval expenditure. This evoked—Straits Times, October 4. - 299 words
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637 1907-10-10 12 —Straits Times, October 8. Amid much that was mysterious ami exceedingly pompous in the announcement that the great don’t Keir Hardie was about to tour the world, the fact now stands out that since being left severely alone in Singapore he is making a desperate splash—Straits Times, October 8. - 637 words
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604 1907-10-10 13 —Straits Times, October 3. What is the cause of the present activity in the rubber market?* It is not that the production of the Malayan estates runs ahead of demand, or that consumption falls below supply. Most commercial activities arc produced by supply outrunning demand,—Straits Times, October 3. - 604 words
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Article639 1907-10-10 13 —Straits Times, October f. That Calcutta is in need of strong measures to force the rowdy element to respect the arm of the law is evident from the telegram sent out by Reuter. It is an extraordinary state of affairs when police in the execution of their—Straits Times, October f. - 639 words
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Article646 1907-10-10 13 liners frequenting the port.—Straits Time*, October 5. While Singapore has little to say on the subject of enhanced steamship fares to and from Europe, the ten per cent, surtax imposed recently by the P. an9 O., the Messageries, Xorddeutscher Lloyd, AustrianLloyd and other companies, has arousedliners frequenting the port.—Straits Time*, October 5. - 646 words
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774 1907-10-10 14 indulge in any other course. -Straits Times, October H. A very interesting question paper upon the Straits Settlements currency problem was ham led in by Mft August Hiittenbach at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday. Th** Penang representative gave notice of his intentionindulge in any other course. -Straits Times, October H. - 774 words
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520 1907-10-10 14 bourlioori of Singapore, or Sumatra. Straits Times, October 7. Nobody was surprised to read in our Saturday's issue the contradiction by the German Foreign Office of the ridiculous reports published in the New York Sun that the voyage of the United States fleet tobourlioori of Singapore, or Sumatra. Straits Times, October 7. - 520 words
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628 1907-10-10 14 —Straits Times, October H. It is confidently expected by the Americans in the Philippines that the arrival, in Manila, of Mr. W. H. Taft, the American Secretary for War, who goes there to open the Philippine Assembly, will result in the first definite official pronouncement—Straits Times, October H. - 628 words
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Article1465 1907-10-10 15 predominant factors. Strait* Time*. lx;r 9. Nobody can say with any degree of certainty what will be the future of China, but the past history of any country is a sure indication of what its future is likely to be. There is no special discernment requiredpredominant factors. Strait* Time*. lx;r 9. - 1,465 words
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245 1907-10-10 15 Sfcraitn Timea, October 6. Lord Elgin is a remarkably considerate Secretary for the Colonies in affairs personal as distinguished from maters public. < >ne of his latest proposals is that io future a register shah be kept within the precincts of his Whitehall sanctum of allSfcraitn Timea, October 6. - 245 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement93 1907-10-10 12 The post free price of the Straits Times iff 93m a year. The post free price of the Straits Budget >» lU a year. It it not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same propor- tionate rate as for a year. The93 words
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Obituary59 1907-10-10 12 DEATHS. Batii.—On August 21, at the General Hospital, Gyrnpie, Queensland, Henry Alonzo Bath, late Manager of Belat and Kuantan Tin Mines. FavoiiitH.— On September 21, at Shanghai, Ward E. Favorite, agei 29. Pknson. —At his residence, 3, Penang Lane. Singapore, on October William Pensou, Inspector, Hackney Carriage Department, Municipality. Fnneral59 words
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Article748 1907-10-10 16 The new Anglo-Chincse School building is rapidly nearing completion. Owing to the spread of cholera in Manila, the shipping of fresh vegetables the no- to the provinces has been prohibited, as the* present epidemic is believed to be due to this source. The mortality rate in Bangkok must748 words
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Article267 1907-10-10 16 Singapore, October 9, 1907. PRODUCE. Jambier buyers 7.30 do (Cube No. 1; unpicked 10.45 Copra Bali 8.65 do Pontianak 8 20 Pepper, Black 16.00 do White 5% buyers 22.00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.06 do Brunei No. 1 3.01 ?earl Sago 4.70 Coffee Bali, 16% 22.00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis267 words
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Article48 1907-10-10 16 The Belat Tiu Mining Co., Ltd., had an output for September of 500 piculs; and the Kuantan Tin Mining Co., Ltd., of 280 piculs. The output at the Tronoh Mines for the month of September, 1907, is as follows Tin ore produced, piculs 2544 61.48 words
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Article85 1907-10-10 16 A Tamil, uamed Govindasamy, appeared before the Third Magistrate, on the 4th inst., on a charge of using criminal force to one Pakiri, who appeared iu Court with his face abnormally enlarged. The accused had once been belore the Court on a similar charge, and had been85 words
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Article454 1907-10-10 16 Major Ford returned from a hoi id ly in Japan on the 7th inst. Mr. D. Butler has beeu appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police, Pahang. Mr. J. Kigby, Financial Assistant, Kriau, has been appointed State Treasurer. Detective Inspector Stenhouse left for Home by the Japanese mail steamer454 words
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363 1907-10-10 17 When Stevenson, the professional billiardist, comes to Singapore, which he is expected to do in six weeks’ time, he will no doubt play a game or two in the new Billiard Hall erected at a cost of #40,000 bv the management of363 words
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251 1907-10-10 17 More than once, says Truth, 1 have referred to the mean, contemptible, and scandalous manner in which the Mahommedan rulers and people of three of the Federated Malay States have been virtually compelled to contribute to the endowment of the proposed new Anglican251 words
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214 1907-10-10 17 (From Ouk Own Cokkkmpoxokxt.) The thirty-fourth anniversary of the birth of His Highness the Sultan of Johorc was celebrated at Muar on the sth, 6th, and 7th inst. The town was elaborately decorated with flags, bunting, Japanese lanterns, and214 words
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Article120 1907-10-10 17 Mr. C. E. F. Green, the Second Magistrate, on the 7th inst., opened a preliminary enquiry into a charge of murder against Chua Ah Leng. The evidence showed that, on September 29, accused aud a man named Ah Chua had a quarrel in a house in Victoria120 words
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87 1907-10-10 17 The Dutch tug Hercules arrived at Colombo* on the night of September 20, from Rotterdam towing the barge Zeelandia. The former is a vessel of 184 tons and the latter 545 tons, and they are in charge of Captain Bougrman. They resumed their87 words
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Article109 1907-10-10 17 Official reports from Acbeen tell of 85 of the enemy having been killed in action, last August. A correspondent writing to a newspaper in Holland ascribes the prevalence of brigandage there to the impoverishment of the people who have to take to it as a means of109 words
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345 1907-10-10 17 A party of eighteen Eurasians went on a hunting trip by launch to a Dutch island about five hours’ steam from Singapore, on the 6th inst. There were thirteen guns and a number of dogs with the party. When345 words
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265 1907-10-10 17 According to our Ipoh contemporary, a general meeting of the Perak Planters’ Association will be held on Saturday, October 19, at 2.30 p.m., in the Ipoh Club, for tbp purpose of meeting representatives from the United Planters’ Association, the Negri265 words
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705 1907-10-10 18 Education for girls, the world over, must differ from that of boys. The life in the future of the two sexes is so diffeient. and the difficulties to be overcome are so unlike that it would705 words
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320 1907-10-10 18 .Jowar Singh, Sikh P.C. 203, charged Bog Singh, a former constable, before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. F. J. Green, on the Bth iust., with taking away his wife, with criminal intent. Complainant said that he and his wife were320 words
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89 1907-10-10 18 Singapore is not sendiug a cricket team to play Hongkong. On October 1, the Hongkong Cricket Club received a letter in which the Secretary of the Singapore Cricket Club notes, with extreme regret, that the possibility of China sending a cricket team to Singapore89 words
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Article91 1907-10-10 18 Papers laid before the Netherlands StatesGeneral show that, in Deli and in the neighbouring districts, coffee-planting is losing considerable ground as the advance of rubber proceeds. Pepper-growing is extending, despite a fall in prices. Nutmeg cultivation is checked by disease among the trees, and the rise in91 words
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Article833 1907-10-10 18 Judging from the affair of the missing hunter at Tanjong t han, it would certainly pay a detective agency at home t<> import Malay magicians into its service to scent out missing friends. It is significant that the Malay calls his magician a Va loing. Then is833 words
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716 1907-10-10 19 Great black clouds came up from behind the sea, and subsequently the heavy rain, on the 4th inst., prevented the finish of the championship tie in the S.C.C. Autuinu Tournament, played on the Esplanade. The players were Mr.716 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article128 1907-10-10 19 The Swimming Club. The steam launch Argo will leave Johnston’s Pier for the Club Bungalow next Sunday at 9. 10, 11 a.m.. 2.50 aud 3.80 p.m., returning at 9.80,10.80a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5 p in. The race for the Finlayson Swimming Salver, 100 Yd*. Handicap, will take plate after128 words
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Article142 1907-10-10 19 Hongkong v. Singapore. The report of the Hongkong Cricket Club for the season, 1906-07 contains the following local references: The Club sent a team to Shanghai in October last and was defeated by the home team by 112 runs. The thunks of the Club are due to the Shanghai142 words
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Article194 1907-10-10 19 Malacca Medal Competition. Writing from Malacca, on October 7, our correspondent says: The monthly golf modal was played for on Saturday. Messrs. Kock and Robinson tied for first place, and the replay will take place during the week. The scores are appended Koek 03+66—180 77* Robinson 50+45—18 77 Firmstone194 words
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Advertisement175 1907-10-10 19 Sale of Properties Tl*e follow iug Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs.-Powell and Company’s Saleroom, on the 8th inst.: Freehold land with frontage on South Jlridge Hoad and Hamah Street, 2,378 square feet, together with the house thereon No. 38, Ramah Street, monthly rent 912, was bought175 words
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1286 1907-10-10 20 The following are the entries as far as are ascertainable, tor the three day’s races, which will be held on October 15, 17 and 19 First Day. 1.—THK MAIDEN PLATE—Value MOO. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight 9st. Ex-Griffins to1,286 words
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Article28 1907-10-10 20 We are informed by Mr. O. P. Owen, Secretary of the Singapore Sporting Club, that First Tenor has scratched for the Co? i ernors’ Cup.28 words
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Article3326 1907-10-10 21 London, October 2. Mr. J. Keir Hardie, M.P. is at present touring the province of Bengal, and is investigating the cause of the unrest among the natives. He is reported to have said that the conditions in India were worse than those in Russia, and more horrible than3,326 words
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Article1152 1907-10-10 22 Berlin, October 2. Count Zeppelin reached a speed of 50 kilometres an hour in bis last airship trip. He will be helped in further experimenting by means of a Government grant in aid. Presideut Roosevelt intends to visit the Middle States of the American Union. His object is1,152 words
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Article148 1907-10-10 23 A Bengali named Ramatullasah, brought an action in tho Court of Requests, on the Brd inst., against Mr. A. Kidd, a jockey employed by Mr. Abrams, for damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained by him by a rash and negligent act of the defendant148 words
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254 1907-10-10 23 An appeal signed by tli&e well-known residents has been published in our Penang contemporaries in reference to the Penang Town Band —the question asked being: Is the band to be left to die The residents are asked to shake254 words
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153 1907-10-10 23 Goh Thiam Hock, formerly farmer of the Clyde Terrace Market, has been charged before the Bench Court with obtaining credit while a bankrupt, without informing the creditor of bis financial condition, ft is alleged that he leased the market, at a monthly rental of153 words
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Article101 1907-10-10 23 A number of lascars were before the Master Attendant's Court, on the 4th lost., on a charge of being absent from the P. and 0. Candia, intermediate steamer, without leave. They said that they came to make complaints at the Shipping Office. They were101 words
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Article50 1907-10-10 23 A gang robbery took place in Havelock Road, on October 8, a man named Ong Cheng Mob being held up and robbed of a silver watch and chain valued at 112, and lift in cash. One of the robbers has been arrested. Six others escaped.50 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article570 1907-10-10 24 October 2 Nore, Brit str, Philipps, London, P. A O. Coy Fook Sang, Biyt str, Mitchell, Calcutta, Boustead Drumcliffe, Brit str, Spurring, Cberibon, Guthrie A Coy Ltd Solva, Nor str, Tellefsen, Bangkok, Low Sum Unity, Nor str, Torgernen, Rangoon, Yeo Chip Mob De Kerens, Dut str, Gregor, I’’bang, Daendels570 words
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Article466 1907-10-10 24 October 2 Yerimo Marti, Jap str, Calcutta Carlyle, Brit str. Port Swettenham via ports Simongan, Dut str, Samarang, 8 Tjipanas, Dut str, Batavia Bharata, Brit str. Penuog. Rangoon. Calcutta Calypso, Brit str, Penang and Deli Malacca, Brit str, Port Swettenham via ports China. Aust str, Japan via ports Dordt,466 words
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Article613 1907-10-10 24 Passengers Outward. Per P. A O. steamer China, connecting with the steamer Arcadia at Colombo, from London, Sept. 18, due Oct. 11.—Messrs. P. M. Skinner, O. J. Adams, L. Tooth, J. *L. Crockett, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Barham, Capt. S. H. E. Nicholas, Mr. and Mrs.613 words
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Advertisement483 1907-10-10 25 I USE ONLY a U»E ALWAYS REFRESHING. I A Luxurious Perfume Far ??,J erior I lN Healt German Kinds. I a neoessarv raWWBTWWWPBBIMB miTOMTivt |aV*iV|nfiliV9Ttl^|a IN SIOKNESS. Li lAJXI 1 B Stninscb. HawUfba, ]iiih|w~t,.pu, „,le,t uid mu.. Sour Kructalions, Bilious Affections. Effective Apericni OF INTEREST TO WOMKS. c VV>* V*483 words
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Advertisement160 1907-10-10 27 Hotels Recommended by the Straits Budget.” Caledonian Hotel. 77, Brass SBasah Road, SINGAPORE. The Brightest and Healthiest Resort in the City. Hotel Porter, in uniform, meets all Boats and Trains. TUCK’S ACTRESS T. E. CHIN CO.. Wines Wines I POSTCARDS. 82-3, Bras Basah Road (Next to U.imil .V liidiccm) Genuine160 words
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Advertisement39 1907-10-10 27 HOTEL VAN WIJK. Nos. I. 2 and 3, SUmlord Road. Singapore. 1 liis lii*,t Clu>*» Ncwly-opcned Hotel provider excellent accommodation toi Families and Single Traveller*. FIFTY ROOMS. Willi* Verandah. Itallirooin, and Electric Hall-Hi lls every Room. PRICES STRICTLY MODERATE.39 words
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Advertisement329 1907-10-10 28 PHOSFERINE I Tb« Qrtatoit «f all Tonic*. I 1 *4O/4 FSf HEALTH. 9 I Ftopribton Him 0 PIiMU, ZJOttd, 9 ft La B«U« teivac. Üb4m, S.C VmUUMMMUMHHMi WARRANTED TEN YEARS. *trli iliro’t (rum our I'mi pti) fiK'tur/ l/A* t<» an oik on t«n days' approval, our nOV lngh*i»t gr».|»- MEAD329 words
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Advertisement99 1907-10-10 28 YAMATO Co., 41 High Street, IJAVK -II'Si UNl'AtlKUl) A MUEAT VAlilH'l'V OF Jine Mrt (SoUeetions SPECIALLY SUITADLE FOR PRESENTS, FROM The Tokio Exhibition. 7<>I A Vi SIT KINDLY SOLICITED. KELLY AND WALSH A Sensation in Literature. THREE WEEKS BY 111 INOK (iLIN. I MANCHU MUSCOVITE BY B. L. PUTNAM WEALO.99 words
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