The Straits Budget, 27 February 1908
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1908-02-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." Singapore, Thursday, February 27,1908. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEMW Price 25 cents. VOL. LXII. NO. 260.27 words
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Article230 1908-02-27 1 LEADERS:— Misreading the Signs of the Times iu Portugal *2 Compulsory i registration of Servants t2 Criticism by an Anonymous Correspondent 12 Impending Registration of the Premier !•> Statistics in Shipbuilding Industry 18 Crown Colonics and Freedom in Shipping IK Queue-cutting and National Patriotism 11 Discontent iu230 words
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Article779 1908-02-27 1 When Araminta first arrived in Singapore to bless my home, she reversed the Balaam affair aud ga7c vent to objurgation unmistakeable. Used all her English life to no larger a domestic staff than three female servants, she779 words
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89 1908-02-27 1 Rasip, a Javanese, who had formerly been in the Reformatory, was arrested by Sue Police, on Sunday morning, with a quant.ty of property in his possession which had been stolen from the quarters of one of the warders at the Reformatory on Saturday night Clothing,89 words
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1805 1908-02-27 2 We* have been asked to publish tlie following letter, which has been addressed to a young Chinese resident in Singapore by a ft ieud in iiatavia With reference to what I wrote you recently about people who are always most1,805 words
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Article84 1908-02-27 2 The Superintendent of Indian Immigration, Penang, wired to the Malay Mail on Thursday as follows: Passengers by Teesta all in quarantine at Penang for cholera. This telegram confirms information previously received from Messrs. A. K. E. Hampshire and Company, agents for the British India Steam Navigation84 words
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Article120 1908-02-27 2 Two Chinese named Sung Bai Kiam and Pang Kok Chai were among separate crowds of Chinese coolies who engaged in a fight in Kallang Hoad on the 6th instant. In the fight, the former had a finger bitten off and the latter was arrested, and triod before120 words
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1239 1908-02-27 3 K om Ouk Own Gorki sim>ndknt.) Sydney. February 21, 1.50 p.m. tiuli and last test match of the nl tom of the M. C. C. team in Australia r kinn! here to-day. i1,239 words
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Article107 1908-02-27 3 Before the jury retired in a larceny cast:, the judge remarked, suavely, that if he could afford any assistance in the way of smoothing out possible difficulties he should be most happy to do so. Eleven of the jurors had filed out oi the box, but107 words
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Article131 1908-02-27 3 Before a Bench Coart, consisting of Messrs. E. C. Howard and C. F. .1. Green, on the 20th inst., the case against Siang Hock charged with sollinjg lemonade bearing a false trade description, was concluded. As on the previous occasion, Mr. G. S. Carver appeared for the131 words
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533 1908-02-27 4 v|r. Lionel Willi* Again app« are<I at the Pchc« < ,'ourt >ju the *2Oth iust. lx tore Mrsii v Houaid ami < ibson. to answer cha.ge-of criminat broad: of trust in respect to < inernatogiaph kirns belonging to A. MacLean and533 words
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Article119 1908-02-27 4 Savi, Assistant Superintendent of Police. with a police party, raided three twa* hov%> in the Singapore River on the 20th inst. and a rested eleven Chinese for gambling, charging them before the Third Magistrate, iu t morning, wit!) gambling in a common gaming house. Mr. Savi119 words
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450 1908-02-27 4 That in view of the fact that a largo pro* portion of the present classes of labom being scut over from Java is very unsatisfactory and very costly, Government be asked if th< could intervene and assist the planter450 words
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Article204 1908-02-27 4 Di. F. Dent, the Government Analyst, luif-sed a blue serge coat from his verandah in Nassim Road, on the 20th inst. His gardener was arrested on suspicion and pawntickets were found iu his possession. He was taken to the pawnshop by Sergeant Nichol and, while they204 words
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309 1908-02-27 4 Since the invasion of the suburbs v electric trams, there has hem a change iu those places traversed bv q cars which hitherto were sparsely pcopl, It is noticeable, writes a corresiiondi that the route to Tanjong Katong. Gaylatig.309 words
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314 1908-02-27 4 The Murray Trophy presented to the S.V.C.. by the last Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Murray, was competed for in Singapore on January 25 and 26. The results are only just announced, as Penang who are also permitted to compete, asked to be314 words
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723 1908-02-27 5 Mr V \j. Johnson, Sab-Postmaster at the OrrharJ Hoad branch Post Office, was t .J on the 25th inst., on charges of arrest* r{M e i p t as genuine, knowing forged, and criminal breach of trust 'V: in respect of »>09.57.723 words
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433 1908-02-27 5 At the first annual meeting of the Perak Planters’ Association at Lpoh, on the 14th inst., the question of reduction of wages then came up for discussion. The Secretary, Mr. H. S. Whiteside, read a number of letters both from heads433 words
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Article118 1908-02-27 5 Inspector McLean, Tanjong Pagar Dock Police, in the Second Magistrate’s Court, on Tuesday, charged a Malay named Anip with theft of a fowl from Mr. G. W. Struys, a Tanjong Pagar warehouseman. Mr. Struys said that he heard a noise in his fowl house at 5118 words
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599 1908-02-27 5 Superintendent Gardiner prosecuted eleven Chinese, before the Third Magistrate, on the 20th inst., on a charge of playing in a common gaming house. The first of their number was charged also with assisting in the management of a common gaming599 words
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1041 1908-02-27 6 ti’MU} narntd Teo Chee Poll has been project'ting’ his adopted daughter named bug Lew, before the Third Magiirtrate, on a •barg*- oi tiicft. on I >eceinber 18 last, of a pair of gold bracelets, twenty pearls and a quantity1,041 words
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Article161 1908-02-27 6 Many will regret to hear of the unexpected death of Mr. T. Y. Bremner, assistant to Messr«. Osborne and Chappel, Ipoh, and recently employed on Kedhills mine, says the Malay Mail. Mr. Bremner went into Batu Gajah hospital only a few days ago, suffering161 words
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Article160 1908-02-27 6 Three disreputable-appearing Chinese stood in the dock in the Third Magistrate’s Court, ou the 21st inst., to answer to a charge of possession of two hypodermic syringes and half a grain of cocaine over the legal amount allowed to a consumer. Mr. J. R. Brooke, assistant160 words
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326 1908-02-27 6 There was a disturbance' on the Ki.* m Ayuthia in the harbour, shortly before non* on Friday, with the result that the derartm of the steamer was delayed, next morning I! one of the firemen, a Chinaman, named T Ah Kong,326 words
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277 1908-02-27 6 The marriage was solemnised quietly at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, at 10.30 on Saturday, of Mr. Stanley Arden, eldest sou of Mr. Stanley Arden, Heath View, Stockport, and Miss Winifred Morland, third daughter of Mr. Albert Morland, The Chalet, Wallington, Surrey. The Rev. H. C.277 words
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336 1908-02-27 7 His Excellency tbeGovernor has approved .< the following appointments and promoL, in the Singapore Volunteer Corps «PE (V) Lieutenant A. M. Thompson captain, vice V. A. Flower, passed to Reserve Sergeant W. L. Kemp, to be Second Lieutenant. Bearer Company, S V.C.,336 words
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Article208 1908-02-27 7 Adhesive Stamping of Bills of Exchange. At h meeting of the Legislative Council, on the 21st inst., there were present, His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson K.C.M.G., His Excellency Major-General T. Perrot, C.B., (Officer Commanding the troops); Messrs. T. de M. L. Braddell, (acting Attorney General); A.208 words
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397 1908-02-27 7 The Senior Magistrate, Mr. E. C. Howard, was engaged on Saturday with a crosH action between Goh Swee, an opium shopkeeper, and two Malay constables. The Police had Gon Swee summoned on a charge of using criminal force397 words
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Article130 1908-02-27 7 The following are the returns of the average amount of bank notes in circulation and of specie and securities in reserve in Singapore and Penang, during the month ended January 31, 1908, as certified by the manaagers of the respective banks: Singapore. Average Specie, Ac. Amount130 words
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290 1908-02-27 7 In his monthly report of the Municipality of Singapore, published in the Govermient Gazette, Mr. E. G. Broadrick, President, gives the following statement of receipts from January, to December inclusive Revenue Receipts. 1906. 1907. c. c. Rates 1,118,870.02 1,148,600.71 Taxes 174,080.75290 words
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153 1908-02-27 7 The first section of the Johore State Railway from Gemas to Segamat, a distance of 16 miles, will, it is reported, be opened for public traffic on March l next. Some idea of the probable receipts of the whole line, when completed,153 words
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Article95 1908-02-27 7 The Jehosaphat mine case was concluded at Ipoh on Saturday. His Lordship, Mr. Justice Woodward, in delivering judgment, said that there was much in the evidence of defendant No. 1 which he was unable to believe. He then rendered judgment for the plaintiff, Alan van Cuylenberg,95 words
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535 1908-02-27 8 At the ordinary half -yearly general meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, laid at Hongkong, on the 15th ioHtant, the Chairman, Mr. O. H. Moribund aaid:It may be thought by some that, considering the profits535 words
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Article84 1908-02-27 8 The F.M.S. Polico launch Eva has beeu out with Mr. Wil»on, of the Police, and Mr. Maartensz, Forest Officer, to see if there were any signs of the Chinese tongkong which is being looked for in connection with the murder of two Forest Guards at Matang. Having84 words
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119 1908-02-27 8 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) London, February 20, 11.20 p.m. Telegrams received from St. Petersburg to-night give the verdict of the Court-martial which has been sitting there to try Generals Stoessel, Fock, Reiss and Smirnoff in connection with the119 words
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455 1908-02-27 8 (Fkom Ouk Own Cokukspondkkt.) Lipis, February 21. Contrary to expectation, the first billiard handicap ever arranged here has been won by Mr. J. M. .Jansen, who, starting with plus 25 in a game of 150, won by 42 from455 words
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494 1908-02-27 8 The Japauese training squadron arrived ai noon on Saturday, from Saigon. It consist, of the same vessels which were here a f M months ago bound north, the Itsukushim* Matsushima and Hashidate. They leaving on Friday for Penang. J494 words
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Article98 1908-02-27 8 Mr. J. Fernandez, of 15, Kramat Hoad, lifts been unfortunate iu liis servants. He lost his boy, on February 19, and, at the same time, a diamond ring valued at $250, in notes, and $90 in silver. The boy has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur, and98 words
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711 1908-02-27 9 Thfi following are tbe results in the qualifying rounds of the S.C.C. Lawn Tennis Tournament: Wednesday Pl*y« D SINGLES. j Nelson v. J. Watson, unfinished, 8—10, E. Worsley Taylor v. E. R. Taylor, un6 —2 4 —6,711 words
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252 1908-02-27 9 At Government House on Tuesday, His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G., entertained to dinner a number of distinguished guests from the Japanese Training Squadron, and from the United States Transport McClellan, which arrived yesterday. Those present, besides the Governor and252 words
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307 1908-02-27 9 Three weeks ago, Mr. E. C. Howard was to have beard a case of alleged kidnapping, together with another Magistrate, sitting as a Bench Court, but as no other Magistrate was available, he heard it as a preliminary inquiry307 words
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Article302 1908-02-27 9 The American army transport McClellan, which arrived in Singapore on Tuesday, made a good run from Manila, taking iust five days for the trip. She is expected to reach New York in 65 days from her departure from Manila, which is very slow time. While no definite302 words
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1225 1908-02-27 10 The assembly room of the Short Street School wan filled, on the ‘20th inst., when Dr. Ooonetilleke delivered a scholarly address on the Medical Aspect of the Temperance Question. Among those1,225 words
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Article41 1908-02-27 10 Pahang exported piculs 3,829.72 of block tin and tin ore during January, as compared with piculs 2,170.01 in the corresponding period of 1907. The duty paid was *18,240.94, which is *l7O lie than the amount paid last year.41 words
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Article138 1908-02-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, February 20, 5.35 p. m Much uneasiness prevails at present official and governmental circles owinv the serious condition of Sir Henry Campbell Baniiermau, and the party perturbed at the prospect of a split138 words
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191 1908-02-27 10 The Chinaman, who was charged on Thursday, before Mr. E. E. Colman, the Third Magistrate, with passing counterfeit ooins, several of which were found in his possession, was again before the Magistrate on Saturday, for a continuation of the hearing191 words
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Article168 1908-02-27 10 The case against the Chinese youth who has been before the Third Magistrate seve ral times io the past week, on a charge of the passing and possession of a number of counterfeit coins, was concluded, on the 24th inst. He called his fcowkay as a wit168 words
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737 1908-02-27 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipob, February 18. Thc expectation that, following the Chinese New Year, business would receive a ri’ t impetus has only been partially P Used There still remains a feeling of little business is being done, the amount737 words
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493 1908-02-27 11 The branch shop of tho Singapore Opium and Spirit Farm in Thomson Hoad was entered by armed robbers about nine o'clock on Tuesday night, and the cashier was stabbed to death and three other men wounded. The shop is situated493 words
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513 1908-02-27 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, February 19, 5.10 p.m. The Daily Telegraph’s correspondents at Brussels aud Antwerp telegraph that a grave crisis has arisen in tho Belgian rubber market. Prices have gone down owing to thc supply largely513 words
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Article78 1908-02-27 12 van Bosks. —On February 14, at Hingapore, the wife of Bertram C. van Buren, of a son. Ceylon pupurs please copy. Ben/i*: At Invorloohy, Hcotta Road, Singapore, ou February 20, the wife of A. Em»lie Benzie, of a daughter. Cll-mkck —On February 24, at The Cottage, Orchard Hoad, the78 words
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Article40 1908-02-27 12 Arjjsn Moriiam*. —On February 22, at Ht. Andrew’a Cathedral, Singapore, by the Hev. H. Izard, Colonial Chaplain, Stanley, eldest son of Stanley Arden, Esq., Heath View, Stockport. to Winifred, third daughter of Albert Morland, Esq The Chalet. Wallington, Surrey.40 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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413 1908-02-27 12 -Straits Times, Fobruary ‘24. It apjaai’K from the mail papers fciiut for fully a month before the assassination of the King of Portugal the authorities knew a plot was being planned against exalted personages. Probably they considered that any outburst of popular-Straits Times, Fobruary ‘24. - 413 words
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631 1908-02-27 12 to work satisfactorily.—Straits Times, February ‘20. The* domestic servant problem is always with us. in another column, a contributor deals with one phase of the subject, and his exj>erience is identical with the experience* of most of us in Singapore, all except the few who areto work satisfactorily.—Straits Times, February ‘20. - 631 words
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622 1908-02-27 12 insure a better class of employer. Straits Times, February ‘22. Au anonymous correspond tut has done the honour of criticising, through the hosph able columns of our contemporary, the com ments we made a few days ago in advocate the registration of domestic servants Whyinsure a better class of employer.— Straits Times, February ‘22. - 622 words
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639 1908-02-27 13 unu-H ahead for the Liberal Party.—Straits Lines, February 21. wbi lc there trill be universal regret over v. riuse of Sir Henry CampbeU-Banner-man’s impending resignation of the Premier.WrVwill not be much regret at Home in the Colonies at his withdrawal from 1 stage of publicunu-H ahead for the Liberal Party.—Straits Lines, February 21. - 639 words
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660 1908-02-27 13 —Straits Times, February 21. The stately clipper of a more aesthetic age is reefing canvas rapidly to make way for the majestic steamer of modern times. Seventy years ago, sailing ships slipped into Singapore with cargoes from distant lands as frequently as steamers churned the waters—Straits Times, February 21. - 660 words
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628 1908-02-27 13 —Straits Times, February 2i. In previous articles, we have referred Je* Mr. Chamberlain's speech at Liverpool, during his tariff reform campaign, on the coastwise shipping restrictions of other nations and the freedom accorded all foreign vessels in ports of the United Kingdom. We do,—Straits Times, February 2i. - 628 words
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766 1908-02-27 14 we are not acquainted with them. —Straits Times, February 22. We publish elsewhere in this ivsne a letter addressed to a Chinese reader by a friend in Java on the subject of the tow* chang. It will be of interest to a large number of ourwe are not acquainted with them.—Straits Times, February 22. - 766 words
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563 1908-02-27 14 v it otraitn 1 anew, February 25, For some considerable time, there has been a good deal of dissatisfaction amongst the medical men in Government service in the F.M.S., and their cause has been espoused by our Ipoh contemporary. Attention is directed more particularly to. , . , # v it otraitn 1 anew, February 25, - 563 words
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803 1908-02-27 14 «nv Tcttl Mill uieao, r, a of necessity again advance.—Straits Times, February 20. The news we publish in our Special T 1 gram in this issue, with regard to the slnl*' in the Belgian rubber market, cannot l regarded as otherwise than serious«nv Tcttl Mill uieao, “ — r, a of necessity again advance.—Straits Times, February 20. - 803 words
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483 1908-02-27 15 I. W *!J, ver y considerable.—Straits 'EQ(i8, J ebruary 26. The information which reaches us to-day to die effect that the United States intends to fortify Manila is of serious import. It means, as we have all along expected would be the case, that the UnitedI. W*!J, very considerable.—Straits * 'EQ(i8, J ebruary 26. - 483 words
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837 1908-02-27 15 Iu Ki-shing should teach a lesson.—Straits Times, February 26. However regarded, the decision of His Honour Sir Francis Piggott, Chief Justice of Hongkong, in the Swatow Reformer ease is an important one. In Ki-shing, in whom as a former resident and merchant, Singapore has someIu Ki-shing should teach a lesson.—Straits Times, February 26. - 837 words
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239 1908-02-27 15 —Straits Times, February 25. A correspondent writes to us calling attention to a matter that is of first-rate importance to Singapore as a shipping port. This is the subject of the supply of water to the vessels in the roadstead. Most of the seafaring community,—Straits Times, February 25. - 239 words
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Advertisement91 1908-02-27 12 Tha port freo priro of tha Straits Tim*s i* $‘<8 a year. The post free price of the Straits Budget is $U a yearIt is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscription* for shorter period 4 arc at the same proportionate rate as for a vtar The Strait’91 words
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Article668 1908-02-27 16 On the 19tb inst., two pieces of silver, ware were stolen from the dining-room table at No. 2, St. Thomas Walk. The room was not fastened and the entrance was close to the roadway. Mr. C. F. J. Green, the Second Magistrate, sentenced a Javanese employee of the668 words
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Article519 1908-02-27 16 Dr. D. M. Ford, of Singapore, arrived in Taipiug on Friday. Mr. Francis A. S. McClellan has been appointed Magistrate of the First Class in Negri Sembil&n. The Hon. Mr. W. Evans, ResidentCouncillor, Malacca, returned from home on Saturday by the P. and O. Company’s intermediate steamer519 words
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Article14 1908-02-27 16 (The Straits Time* is not rosponajki,. the opinions of its correspondent!-.] e Ior14 words
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Article153 1908-02-27 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times Singapore, February 19. Sir, -Are there no penalties in SingaDor* for dumping refuse in the streets? 5 6 In many parts of the town, I notice a mout objectionable practice is indulged in bv i &7v tambios and coolies,153 words
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Article139 1908-02-27 16 To The Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, February 20. Sir, —With reference to the complaint of Lieut.-Colonel Broadrick about the lack of interest taken in shooting by members of the S.V.I., I wish to state that unless we are told that we can practice on the Balestier139 words
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Article203 1908-02-27 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Medical Department. Jobore, February 22, 1908. Sir, —I note in your issue of 21st instant a sensational heading Toll of Human Life on Johore Rubber Estates” culled from an article in the Perak Pioneer. The distance of the State in203 words
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248 1908-02-27 17 n V understand that the spirit of self,el aace which has been recently animating die Chinese mercantile communities ot Sianehai, Canton, Hongkong, Singapore and •her oreat commercial centres, is now felt in Bangkok, says the Siam Free Press. To succeed in248 words
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215 1908-02-27 17 The weekly return of mortality in Singapore. prepared by Dr. I). K. McDowell, shows ao increase of 27 in the number of deaths occurring during the week ended February 15, as compared with the number in the previous week. The215 words
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Article111 1908-02-27 17 Netherlands India Government now ee ie id-effects of its past policy in mar- whole output of the Banka tin mines, instead of steadying prices by fixing maximum quantity to be sold, and by reserving the balance. The estimated out* {T’ UH y tar was expected to fetch111 words
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529 1908-02-27 17 Thomas Schmidt, an American Jew, was charged before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. F. J. Green, on the 19th inst., with crimiual breach of trust in respect of a gold watch and chain, a gold bracelet, two silver key hooks529 words
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Article74 1908-02-27 17 On the 19th inst. a quarrel arose between the Cliakwans, staying in Waterloo Street, and some Hylarns. Sticks and clubs were used freely, and several beads were broken. There were calls for police, but no police appeared. Ono Chinaman, while sleeping on the five foot way of74 words
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349 1908-02-27 17 A large number of old pupils of the AngloChinese School, together with the members of the Methodist Mission and a few friends, assembled at Oldham Hall, on the 19th inst., to greet Bishops Oldham and Robinson, who were passing349 words
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151 1908-02-27 17 Inspector Clarke, of the Tanjoug Pagar Dock Police, prosecuted two Gormans, before the Second Magistrate, on the 21st instant, for trespass at Tanjong Pagar in the compound of Mr. Brooksbank, Penay Lodge. He informed the Magistrate that he found them lying on the grass. They151 words
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Article95 1908-02-27 17 The British India steamer Taroba, which left Singapore with the home mails, on the 20th iust., went to Bombay via Madras, instead of via Rangoon, as hitherto. This was the first ship to sail under tho new mail and coolie contract, which in addition, provides that there95 words
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Article1167 1908-02-27 18 Singapore will probably be represented this year at Bisley by Captain Phillips, Captain Thompson and Corporal Chater. The question of the payment of their entrance fees in several of the competitions, and those of any other representative who1,167 words
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614 1908-02-27 18 Shooting at the Balestier Range yesterda the Singapore team in the match agahtift Ceylon and Rangoon established a record f this part of the world, by scoring 962 for te* men. The conditions were favourable for ooorf shooting—a good light and slight wind. Th«*r* was614 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article57 1908-02-27 19 Tanglin Club Handicap. Tht folio wins? were the first six m the B 5U f handicap at the Tanglin Club, for a ®r 8 rr esentc*d unanimously, which took on Thursday, Friday and Saturday l “n McL. Craik 711+60-771 W.B+Joohran 620 160 770 Sr SS iS S H. Elpbick57 words
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Article158 1908-02-27 19 Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club. Play in the final in the Championship Pairs in the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club tournament was impossible on Tuesday in conseauence of the inclement weather. The tie which is between Mrs. Murray and Mr. Green and Mr and Mrs. Gaunt, will be «e F158 words
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Article491 1908-02-27 19 Y.M.C.A. v. Royal Engineers. At Pulo Brani, on Saturday, the Y.M.C.A. bent the Royal Engineers at cricket by 113 to 94. The scores were:— Y.M.C.A. H. van Cuylenberg l.b.w. b Wall 18 G. van Cuylenberg b Wall 36 W. G. Bowman b Wall 4 A. W. Beven c and491 words
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Article131 1908-02-27 19 Team Race Final. The final race in the team swimming contests for the Elliot Cups took place at the Swimming Club, on Sunday. There was a large attendance of members. Although there was a rather poor tide, the racing was excellent. The competing teams were: Red. —R. E. Mackenzie131 words
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Article60 1908-02-27 19 Batavia Race*. The Batavia-Buitenzorg Race Club intends to hold races at Batavia on May 80 and 31 next, with eight events on each day. The value of the prizes range from 800 to 1000 guilders. The programme, which has just been drafted, will be laid before a general60 words
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Article407 1908-02-27 19 5epoy Lines Golf Club. For the President’s prize, in with the Sepoy Lines Club, the following are drawn to play in the first round:— Mrs. Lemon aud Mr. McMillan Mrs. Cook and Mr. Baddeley. Mr. and Mrs. Sproule v. Mrs. Waddell and Mr. Ferguson. Miss Tar bat and the407 words
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Article105 1908-02-27 19 R. v. R.E. A friendly match was fired at Blakan Mati on the 20th instant, between the R.G.A. and the R.E., the sappers proving a little too good tor the gunners, wiuning by 27 points. The following are tlio total scores:— Royal Engineers 565 points. Royal Garrison Artillery105 words
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Article2501 1908-02-27 20 St. Petersburg, February 10. Genera) Stoessel, Commanding Officer in Port Arthur at the time of its sunendcr to the Japanese under (tenoral Nogi, in liiw final speech in his own defence at the Courtmartial here, assumed entire responsibility for the surrender. If expiation by blood was necessary, he2,501 words
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Article951 1908-02-27 21 Borlin, February 19. Notwithstanding official refusals to interfere in Macedonia, British politicians who wish action taken arc* endeavouring to bring about an understanding between Great Britain and Russia on the question. Admiral Ebcrhard and the officers of the Russian raau-of-war Utsio, at present at Naples, visited Rome and951 words
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Article330 1908-02-27 22 SlNOAf'ORF. Fkbkuarv 26, 1908 PRODUCE. Garnbi* r buyers 7.00 .10 Cube No. 1 1 unpicked 10.25 Copra Bali 7.20 do Poetianal: 0.9.7 Pe pper, Black 13.60 1g White 5% 21.50 i</o Flour Sarawak 3.05 dc Brunei No. 1 3.00 Pc%ri Sago 4.00 Coffee Bali picked 25.50 Coffee, Paloinbang, 20basis330 words
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Article189 1908-02-27 22 i From Oik Own C'okisi*>i «»m»k\t. Hongkong, February 25. lo p.m. In Ki-sliing. formerly a merchant at Johore and Singapore and now described as tlio Swatow Reformer, was discharged to-day by the Full Court, sitting in Appellate189 words
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197 1908-02-27 22 As an outcome of the construction of the Johore Railway extension, estates are rapidly springing up on all sides in that State*. But felling and clearing virgin forests and primeval jungles are not accomplished without large sacrifices. The toll of human life197 words
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123 1908-02-27 22 One gratifying feature of the present economic situation in Cochin-China is the eagerness shown by the more prominent natives to embark upon industrial enterprise on a large scale. Many of them have opened stores in the finest streets of Saigon, others buy up the most costly123 words
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445 1908-02-27 22 important political and economic chan,,, are at hand in the province of W? Sumatra, aud in the residency of T a pan if in that island. The Netherlands India Government intends to do away with the445 words
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Article110 1908-02-27 22 A Chinaman was caught by the police shortly after midnight, on Sunday moruipi.’. with a peculiar article around his waist, which looked like half boat cushion au l half a life preserver. It was found to coo tain nine catties of sugar. When he appeared before the110 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article550 1908-02-27 23 February 19 Jai2 sir, Dahlenborg, Antwerp, East s ,»om», C Rn« Kompaniou, Odessa, S. *v-m" b Bht sir, Farrell, Polo Kembilao, Katz f n HongL* u -> Brit str, Rnsbton, Bangkok, nr Mob Bri: str. Dawson. Penang, Wee Bin 3ru str. C'/ob, P. Swettenham, Straits Steamship Coy Borneo. Dut550 words
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Article437 1908-02-27 23 February 19 f Profit, Nor str, Brooketou Chieng Mai, Ger str, Bangkok Pak Ling, Brit str, Honokong and Shanghai Myrmidon, Brit str, Nagasaki, Kobe, Y’hama Van Goeus, Dut s,tr. Muutok. Palembang Ottensen, Brit str, Poloe Laut and Macassar Kostroma, Ilus str, Vladivostock 20 Patban, Brit str, Hongkong and Japan437 words
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Article390 1908-02-27 23 Per N. D. L. steamer Prinz Ludwig, From Europe, due Feb. 27. —Mr. A. C. Monod de Froideville, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bibson Flemming, Mr. Oberlt Freiherr von Wiedemann, Mr. Oberlt von Ziegler, Lient. der R. Forster, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thompson, Mr. Kohne, Mrs. Dr Bernard,390 words
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Article262 1908-02-27 23 By the Penang, Captain R. Perry, Feb. 19. From Telok Anson via ports: Mr. Murray, lion. K. A. Forbes Simpill, Mr. C. B. Lacy, Mr. H. G. Browne, Mr. Bayers, Mr. Tan Chay Yean, Mr. G. W. Fryer, Mr. Vethavanam, Mr. G. Pennefather. By the Carlyle, Captain262 words
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Stocks and Shares. SINGAPORE, FEBRUARY 26, 1908.
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Article364 1908-02-27 24 C.plt*. 1 «rtl»ftl« y yiine uSSHSl C ajmay j0 >TlT,o i .y jri tsoo 000 $400,000 30.UK) $10 $10 BeKfc Tin M. Co., Lfcd. 9.75 1807 $300 000 $115,000 12,500 $10 $10 7,500 Brian# Lid. 7 *60 1801 $500*000 $600,000 60,000 $10 $10 Hydraolio Tin M. Co., Lso. 14364 words
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Article378 1908-02-27 24 1&n jnsn inn $«,500 £1 10,000 Anglo-Malay Rubber Oo., Ltd. (fully paid) £3.7 6 1905 £150,000 £116,625 98|fl0 o £i 15 i (oontrib.) £3.5.0 1905 $200,000 $106,000 10,500 $10 $10 Balgownie Rubber Estate Ltd. (fully paid) $20 50 pan nnn ...f 7,000 £1 £1 12,000 Batu Oaves Rubber Oo.378 words
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Article128 1908-02-27 24 ir*§4 £5,377.10.0| 414,806 i 7,688 12/6 12/6 916 Bens Aebeatoa Eastern A&enoy, Ltd 16 76 1893 9228,000 $228,000 4,800 $80 $80 Fraeer ft Nea.e, Led. 7 ho w 1805 $18,000,004 $15,000,000 J®.000 Hongkong ana Shanghai Bank £78 0.0 l 40,000 9125 9125 t> £77.10.0 1905 92,400,000 92, *00,000 J128 words
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