The Straits Times, 14 May 1900

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    12 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MAY 14, 1900. No. 20.138. ESTABLISHED: 1831.
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      869 1 rpHE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMIIEU I f Hill! SUB.UId Lit. I.UTMOI Norwich Daioa Pn tanM Maty. at t«nw Cosapav (Fu»). It,. K.,uit»l.i. Ulo *jmum»o» Sodsty. Th* OOsWO iMsfiß* IBMMMWB COMBsMJ. ft, CMa» Mfal Stm- Havi«»tK» Cui ■!■>• Tb. To»ssu>»» Utw Hwr bqw. TV. teMM lam Cctpanv. I—ttßi. (n n°Ls!rb^it o( thibKEtso
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      797 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. TTONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ Under contract with tbe Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore: Ship Aancr, late J. Dabudels A Co., 3-3, CoiXTO Quit. T k e undermentioned dates ara only approximate. Steamer From Expected Will be Despatched for On Brouwer. Deli. May 3. Bengkalis, Siak, Paneh, Bila, Assahan,
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      521 1 1900. 1900. Dates Dates. Salnxie Apl. 30 I Mnnam(Kitn) Apl.lB Indus May 12 I Yarra Apl. S9 l.w.s May I Simons May 13 Sidney June t Owuin May 27 Tonkin June 25 I SalasU June 10 Indus June 24 Tbe Batavia branch t. La Se.ynr connect* with every mail. Taking
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      630 1 INSURANCES. THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £S,m,N» Pat* up Capital »,7K> Reserve Fond 073,346 Tbe undersigned, AgenU for the Company, are prepared to accept fire risks at current ratet of premium. BOUSTEAD A Co. rK CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANT, LIMITED. Capital Snbsoribed 11,000,00,. Amount Paid up 600.UXJ
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      754 1 INSURANCES. Two Great Necessities. viz. i. Family provision. PROVISION FOR OLD AGE. Easily and Economically met by a Policy in THE BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFK OFFKK, Established 1847. Chairman The Right Hon'ble (sir John'Oorst, M P. Funds— Rs. 420,00,000 Claims Paid— Rs. 450,00,000 HUE MK'StX UIEIAL CtltlTMS l*w ruiuis. Monthly
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      713 1 BANKS. TTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Jl BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL »10,000,000. RESERVE FUND »11,600,000. RESERVE LIABILITY OF\ I0 *****0 PROPRIETOR& J..»iu,uuu.uuu. COUBT OF DlSBOTOBB:— N. A. Silts. Eaq.-CKAISMA* B. SHiwtH, Bag— DarrTT I'mimn. B. M. OaAT, Kaq. J D. M Moaat, Sag. K. Qoan. Bag. I A. J Raymond, Eaq. A
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      1028 1 NOTICES. THE CAFE, BATTERY ROAD. MRS. MACDONALD respectfully solicits the patronage of ladies and gentlemen. Tea, coffee, cocoa, ice-cream, lemonade, Ac. Cakes. SweeU, Cigars. Hot Soup daily at II a.m. Agent for M. Agastiz, portrait and landscape photographer. Views on hand. 26/6 JOHORR OPIUM SPIRIT FARHB. 1. Tekdiu will be
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      822 1 AN ANCIENT BELIEF. The an.ienU believed that rheumatism was the work of a demon within a man. Any one who has had an attack of sciatic or inflammatory rheumatism will agree that the infliction is demoniac enough to warrant the belief. It ha> never been claimed that Chamberlain's Pain Bnlm
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    CLEARANCES.
    58 2 Ibn. VimiiSu, KuuAKu. fknta DanurAiioa I Hon^Wan «r Klat.i, Pak.n pop., U lion K W»n ,tr. Hu.lwd Mu.r.n.l bilvn I* r Kcl.uun via port* U Trocai iM Mom. Homikonp 14 l'.'unnn wr. i HmrlingMin T. An bod vis -wu 11 l t »ir. K<id MaaHa 14 Huian Out i.ir
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE. DEATH.
    19 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE. DEATH. PiDD»v-On the I >lh iintant.m Belair," Hirer Valley Koad, Kmisalc Hxbkt I'addiy, in bis .Wth year.
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    MONDAY, 14TH MAY, 1900. THE BRITISH ADVANCE.
    343 2 MONDAY, 14TH MAY, 1900. THE BRITISH ADVANCE. Without opposition Lord Roberts and the British Army have entered Kroonstad the new Free State capital. The situation has become humorous or theatrical. The Boers move like the armies oi comic opera. President Steyn fled, after vainly urging his burghers to go out
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    52 2 There will be Rifle Drill this afternoon at U| at the Town Hall. Tomorrow the drill at A 15 will be at the Artillery Hall. On Wednesday it will be the Drill Hall, but on Thursday it will be at the Town Hall. On Friday it will be at the
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    60 2 To-mobrow is the Municipal election day for the Central Ward The only candidate for the ward is Lee Choon Guan, but it is to be observed that he requires at lea«t twenty votes to be elected. It will be more desirable that he should have double that number to show
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    60 2 Mr. Robert Roulette Martin (of Frederick Steams Co., the great MM'licine firm of Michigan, D. S A.) is at present in Singapore going to the outports. lie will be back here shortly and, on being shown to-day's telegrams, raid his next route would be to South Africa, and he would
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    153 2 Thi motion relating to acting officers drawing full salaries, which the Acting Colonial Secretary will move at to-morrow's Legislative Council meeting, is one which deserves unanimous approval. The non-appointmant of a Governor has thrown out of gSr nearly the whole of the higher executive offices of the Government service, and
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    167 2 This is the day when the Roman Catholic Sisters were to leave the General Honpital and the trained nurses from England were to take over the job. The new trained nurses are intended also to train local nurses, and there should b« a very large supply of such malarial available
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    176 2 With reference to certain alarmist talk of the depletion of England's garrison and of a possible invasion of England by France at the period of the French summer manoeuvres, we have to say that the English Army manoeuvres are to be carried out on a very extensive scale this year.
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    6 2 To-da»'«4 m/s bank rate is 2/-.
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    13 2 I'rodiicx, exchange, and share price* and the mail list, are on page 4.
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    15 2 M h H. Crane advertises a sale of land aud houses on the 17th inst.
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    12 2 The conditions for obtaining ladies' tickets for the forthcoming races are advertised.
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    14 2 Tbe Tanjong I'agar Dock Co. invites tenders for constructing a bungalow at Hooding's Estate.
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    16 2 Why are betting men like lambs? Because they gambol on the turf and eventually get fleeced.
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    16 2 Thi Volunteer Fleet cruiser Sijni Novgorod is bringing out a large contingent of men for Vladivostock.
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    19 2 General Sir William Gatacre has returned to England and hax taken over command of the Eastern Division at Colchester.
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    22 2 DtPTHtRiA is report«d to be raging in I'fkiriK', and deaths are frequent among the natives, whole families talliug victims to the disease.
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    22 2 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at 3.M this afternoon, to consider about a site for the Municipal office.
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    24 2 A row occurred in Alexandra Road yesterday among a number of Hokien and Macao coolies who were carrying a corpse. Five men were injured.
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    23 2 The Rev. H. C. Henhara has been appointed Acting Military Chaplain to the Church of England troops in Singapore, to date from yesterday.
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    29 2 The hattleship Goli-ith, Capt. L S. Wintz, arrived at Sheerness on 17th April in. in Chatham, on her way to China to relieve the battleship Vieturiout, ordered to Malta.
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    32 2 The financial returns of Hongkong for 1898 show that the revenue was *i,«H>,l4;f, an increase on the 1898 revenue ol SGt)l,9b4, while the expenditure amounted to 53, 162,782, an increase of 5320.887.
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    28 2 It is advertised that special facilities are offered by the Telegraph Coy. in the way of coding for telegrams for soldiers, sailors, and nurses serving in South Africa.
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    36 2 A krifxdi.y game <•( Association football was played on the Old Gaol site on Saturday afternoon, between a second eleven of the R. A. and the St. Joseph's Club. The gunners won by two goals to one.
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    36 2 A Hokii.n named Lee Teck, of 160 Teluk Ayer Street, reports that between 4 p in. on Saturday and 630 a.m. yesterday bis house was broken into during his obaence and property valued nt SIM stolen.
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    35 2 Among the departure* for Europe by the fc\ Simons yesterday, were Dato Sri Omar de' Raja, Mr and Mrs. Groetaers, Mr. and Mrs. Hinnekindl, Mrs. Fit-miners, Mr. and Mrs. Chasseriau, and the Rev. Mr. Weatherall.
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    35 2 Lux-tenant but now Captain Lethbridge(«f the Ist King's Own Lancasters, last «tat lone 1 at Singapore) has been sent to South Africa to make up the deficiency of officers in the regiment's second battalion there.
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    35 2 Or. Abbott, the well-known American scientist, who has been cruising in these waters in his schooner Terrapin for some time in search of scientific treasure, sails to-day fur the Sulu Archipelago, on a further cruise.
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    37 2 The many friendsofCapt.de Gaffory, of the M. M. La 6'«yiw, will be pleased to hear of his nomination as OSicier d 'Academic in recognition of his services as president of the Singapore branch of L' Alliance Fraueaise.
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    41 2 It is reported that the Russian railway in Manchuria will be opened for traffic between Vladivostok and Port Arthur by next October, and that strenuous exertions are being made to complete the Manchurian connection with the Siberian line by next year.
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    53 2 Tbkhi has been a marked improvement in the shooting of the Ceylon Volunteer Corps this year. Altogether the shooting this year is expected to turn out over 40 marksmen. Great care is being taken in the class-firing. Each man has to put in a number of aiming drills before going
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    62 2 The Argonaut, cruiser, was commissioned at Chatham on April 19th by Captain G. H. Cherry, to relieve the Vnd/iunUd, Captain A. C Clarke, on the China Station. The t b.d.s Coquette and Cygnti were also commissioned by Com M. I. Parks and Lieut, and Com t. Wray respectively as tenders
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    50 2 Vick-Aomiral SirCompton A. Domvile will succeed Viorf-Admiral Sir Edward H. Seymour asCommander-in-Chief on the China Station, and his flagship will be the Glory, due to be commissioned this month. SirCompton Domvile was promoted commander in 1868 for the skill he displayed in his services against pirate* when in the Almiim
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    HIGHWAY ROBBERIES.
    116 2 A Macao woman living at 32 Omar Road reports that at 7 p.m. yesterday she was walking along Sago Lane when she was attacked by three Macao men. She was knocked down and robbed of S2l in cash. One man has been arrested and identified. At 1040 a.m.
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    B. F.
    66 2 We request Mr. B. F. Dias of the St. Joseph's Clut to senu us 6 cents. B. F. Dias sen' us on Saturday an unstamped lotter abou*, the St. Joseph's Club football team and for that we had to pay 6 cents. The letter was desired to be
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    A HAPPY BIRCH.
    58 2 Mr E. W. Birch, British Resident, Negri Sembilan, has been granted two months and three days' vacation leave, to be followed hy twelve months' leave with half salary, with effect from 2nd May Mr. Birch belongs to the old Civil Service grade, and his half salary will
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    RAJAH BROOKE.
    66 2 The Hongkong Telegraph hears from Labuan that Rajah Brooke is leading an expedition to the Trusan river, near Brunei, and that he intends to make the people of Brunei pay poll tax. Tim Sarawak Gazette says that the aim of the expedition is to punish a chief of
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    WHO IS HE.
    101 2 Miss Kingsley, just before she left England to go to South Africa, gave a lecture at the United Services Institution on Imperialism. In the course of her address she dwelt at length on the work done by a great public servant in the Malay Peninsula. After the
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    117 2 At to-morrow's meeting of Legislative Council, the Acting Colonial Secretary will propose the following motion "That as a vacancy in the office of Governor exists and the expenses incidental to the positions of the Officer Administering the Oovernment and the other officers holding acting appoint mentH owing to
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    THE LATE MR. PADDAY.
    142 2 A viky large number of friends in Singapore will have heard with regret of the death, yesterday, at Belair," River Valley Road, of Mr. R. H. Padday, in the 39th year of his age. Mr. Padday was well known for his geniality and for bis many
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    THE SWIMMING CLUS
    132 2 The first race in the annual competition lor the Jackson Millar Cup will be swum on Sunday, May 27th, and the other two races on a day or days to be arranged by the Committee. Entries will close with the Hon. Secretary (Mr. A. H Tregarthen) on
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    NEWS BY WIRE.
    167 2 London, 4th May. Thi Slandard'i Odessa correspondent says that the naval and military activity of Japan is causing anxiety at St. Petersburg. The naval manoeuvres have been viewed with suspicious interest as a covertly intended demonstration. Orders have been wired to the Russian admiral to keep up
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    OF SIR CHARLES WARREN.
    215 2 A GSNKRAL 111 THI ALTOOITHIB." Sib Charles Warren is exceedingly fond of Inn morning tub. Here is a little story, which M. A. f. assures is absolutely authentic, and which shows that even when in the centre of a battlefield Sir Charles insists upon performing his
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS
    43 2 MAFEKING. SPECIAL RELIEF FORCE. THII PASS THROUGH VRYBUitO. London, 12(7i May The Daily Mail correspondent at Capetown wires that a special force for the relief of Mafeking has passed through Vryburg. [Vryburg Is a considerable town, 80 miles south of Mafeking
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    BRITISH TROOPS IN THE TRANSVAAL.
    21 2 Reuter's correspondent at Kimberley says that at Fourteen Streams the British patrols have entered tbe Transvaal
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    THE MAIN ADVANCE.
    30 2 Reuter's correspondent telegraphing from Geneva Siding states that in the morning of Friday the 11th, the Biitish forces had arrived at Geneva Sid'ng, fourteen miles from Kroonstad.
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    TERMS OF SETTLEMENT.
    64 2 THE BRITISH FLAG MUST FLY OVER BOTH REPUBLICS. Mr. Chamberlain, speaking at Birmingham upon the general condition of a settlement of the South African question, said that Britain was not prepared agai:i to recognize the independence of the South African Republics, whose territories must be incorporated with
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    ROBERTS AT KROONSTAD.
    66 2 THE BOERS FLY DEfcPITE STEYN'S EXHORTATIONS. London, 13M May. Field- Marshal Lord Roberts has occupied Kroonstad unopposed. President Steyn tied after vainly endeavouring to persuade the Free State burghers to continue the opposition. The Transvaal Boers said they would fight no longer in the Free State, and
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    THE "JUBILEE."
    17 2 The winners of the Jubilee Handicap are:— 1 Sirenia 2 Merry Methodist :t Royal Flush.
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    THE SURRENDER OF KROONSTAD.
    102 2 A PLAN WHICH DID NOT SUCCEED. FREK STATE OPNKSITION PRACTICALLY OVER. London, 18tA May. A Reuter message from Kroonstad, dated the 12th inst. (Saturday) states that the Boer field-cornet there has surrendered the town. Lnrd Roberts and General French camped to the north-east of the town.
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    RUNDLE AND BRABANT MAY HAVE TO FIGHT.
    84 2 London, Wk May. A message from Maseru, Basutoland, of Sunday's date, says that Generals Rundle and Brabant are advancing in line across the country to the eastward. They are now camping at the Leeuw River. It is thought that these forces may meet
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    BOERS FOR CEYLON ?
    48 2 BOERS FOR CEYLON Thi Brhish Government has inquired of the Ceylon Government whether a suitable site can be found on that island tor barracks in which to lodge llo«r prisoners of war. Tlw Ceylon (iofermiient at the date of last advicer, wal looking out lor a sit« before
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    THE PENANG M. L. C.
    416 3 l-KNANc; QCII OP MB. BKOMHEAD-MATTHEWB. A LBTTtB from I'enang says there is a widespread sense of placid among the community ol Ii nang that might be expected, from Its of the labours of the Tenant: r of Commerce in the ,!ion of a member of
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    SAKE BURGLARS.
    60 3 (In Wednesday nicht last burglar? broke into the premises ofth. Water Company at Kuala I.nnipur and attacked the office saf" I■> the safe had been partly opened and the lock damaged, when the banian wan disturbed The Company will have to finish the work begun by the burglars
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    AT WEI-HAI-WEI.
    90 3 AT WEI-HAI -WEI. At the date of last mail advices from Weihai-wei (16th April) troubles had already arisen with the Chinese on it of taxation laid on by the British authorities. On the 13th April, a Chinese official arrived t,, help Colonel forward, tlie British Boundary Commissioner, in setllini: the
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    PILGRIMS AND BRITISH SHIPS.
    467 3 Mr- WtUBUI Bum lelU in the 77r>i« a -tr,ry. mer iting the attention of tl of Ir.ele, «:lh r '.13 tons, conveying pi Mecca ami >longini! to the English Khedivial Company. That traffic Knglai. of the world an.| for Indian Government have lakes for the safety
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    THE CHARTERED BANK.
    591 3 A 10 PER CK-NT. DIVIDEND. Mr J. H Gwyther presided on April IMb at the 46th ordinary general meeting of the Chartered liank of In.iia, Australia, and China, at the CannonSt Hotel, London The. Chairman remarked that considering .he dilhcul!ie> attention! upon their transactions for the past
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    THE ASSIZES.
    67 3 At the A««izes this morning, Hong Ah Torn;, Wan Yeo. and An All P,.h were charge.l with putting persons in fear of death or ffitrw hurt in order it extortion at 7 Sag., The lir-t two ii.-..iieri- were found Kinlty by a majority of 5 to 2 and
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    REPRESENTATIVE TO PARA.
    92 3 A MNMMm has been made that the ■mm lor Haaum to send over a pnotsMl I'lani.T I" Piira to inquire into tin.- condition of rubber cultivation in that country, methods <ii tapping in vogue, etc., and the Chairman of the liiii.-i PUntan 1 Aaraiaiiaa undertook to :ihlresB
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    DISRESPECT TO THE DEAD.
    361 3 TO THK IDITOR OF THB STRAITS TIMES." Sik, Your issue of Saturday contained a notice of the finding that day of the body of Captain Roberts— will yon kindly grant me a corner of your ralaabla space to state some facts regarding that event So far
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    PROPOSED GAMBLING IN SHANGHAI.
    1000 3 PROPOSED GAMBLING IN SHANGHAI. A REGULAR BUSINESS SCHEME. THE FAMHY TO COMB ALONO. •{iromShanghai Daily Pirn of loth April.) Follow mo up the report that Mr. J. Charles, the promoter of the Penh TatterFalls, was about to start a Urge lottery in Shanghai, taking advantage of the recently passed Ordinance
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    RUBBER.
    132 3 Reports of all three varieties now being cultivated in the Malay States— I'ir.i, Kicus Klastica and Castilloa— are encouraging in the extreme, and the Committee of the United Planters Association have great satisfaction in announcing the receipt of a communication from the Perak Government which shows that a sale
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    PARA RUBBER SEED.
    125 3 PI.AMKKS AND THI SINGAPORE CAROMS. Coxsidekable indignation was aroused in the Malay States by a refusal of the Singapore authorities to recognise the validity of arrangements which had been made between Mr. H. N. Fidley, Director of the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, and several Native States' planters, for
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    MOONLIGHT MUSIC.
    35 3 By permission of the officers of the Hill. IfadMM Hatfca infantry, anri of Ibe w,Mt| M -i, tin- kino, of the'rcgiment will play a aelectjoii of music id th« iMttMeal Gardens to-morrow niglit
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    480 3 MANY COMMENTS AND CRITICISMS ABOUT ENTERING SCORES. Saturday's play on tbe Race Coursi Links took the form of a competitioi against Colonel Bogey for a prize pre sen ted by an anonymous donor— an op tional $1 Bweepstake being also got up Several players competed but the
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    SEPOY LINES GOLF.
    57 3 The following are the results of the Ladies' Monthly Handicap Competition which took place at the Sepoy Lines, Golf Club on Thursday last Mrs. Merewether 62 8 44 Mrs. i.ovell 49 icr. 49 Mr*. Cumminfc [ft A >■ 61 Mrs. Croucher .80—18-61 MissWerry 66 8-61 Miss Cox
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    INSECURITY AT HONGKONG.
    97 3 VO'JKG LADY ROBBED. At Hongkong on the 6th instant, a European young lady was walking along the path leading from Glenealey to the Public Gardens in the evening when she was set upon by a couple of Chinamen. One seized her by the hand, while the other
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    THE TELEGRAPH CO.
    153 3 Iii f. report of the E. E A. and C. Tel. Co. for the half-year ended Dec. 31st last states that the gross receipt* amounted to £139,450, against £290,431 for the corresponding half-year. The working expenses, including 38,0572. for maintenance of cables, absorbed 116,9357. against 100,086/. for
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    MALACCA NEWS.
    284 3 (from our Corrttpmdtni.) Malacca, 1 \th May. A football match was played two weeks ago— Malay College versus High School resulting in favour of the former by 3 goals to 1. A return match was played last Saturday, when the High .School again suffered defeat. It should be
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    DARUL ADAB SPORTS.
    51 3 Tbk annual Dam! Alab Sports will take place on the 16th of June at Jalan Besar, there being seventeen events on the programme. The annual football competition starts on June 17th, and some good games are expected. The football Cup is presented this year by Mr. Eusope
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    THK POLICE COURTS.
    98 3 Edward Symons, an Australian, was to-day charged before Mr. Michel! with criminal breach of trust in respect of a dress suit and a coloured coat valued at Sl2O, the property of H. C. Pollock. The prosecutor could not be found, and case was remanded till the 16th
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    POLO.
    104 3 THE CLUB "AT HOME." There is polo on the Race Course this afternoon at .1 o'clock, and the Polo Club will be glad to see the members of the Sporting Club (and their wives, sweethearts, and "friends") The teams are as follows A Ham (While) Hiram (Red). Col. IVnn.father,
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    PHILIPPINE DUES SUSPENDED
    157 3 By command of Major-General Otis, for the intermediate relief of the native inhabitants of the Sulu Archipelago, who have suffered during the year from lossof cattle and a consequent minimum supply of native food products, the customs dues on the importation of cattle, articles of food, petroleum,
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    CRICKET.
    190 3 A cricket match m played on tbe Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between teams representing the S C.C and the RE. The game ended in an easy win for the Club. Tbe scores were as follows B. c. c. Marsh c Parkins b Emery 37 Darby b Hay ward. 6
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    ARRANGEMENTS.
    163 3 Monday, 14th May. High Water. 109 pm. Full Moon. 10.32 p.m. Polo Tournament. 5 S. V. R. Drill. Town Hall. 5.15. S. V. A. Drill. 5.16. Tuesday, 15th Hay. High Water. 11.3 a.m. 10.39 p.m. Municipal Election. 10 to 4. Furniture Sale. River Valley Road. Powell 230. legislative Council.
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      178 3 A Helpless Cripple N. Bengert of Norborn*, says:— For nineteen months I lay a helpless cripple from Rheumatism. The weight of my body was reduced from 170 lbs. to 190 lbs., a proof of the terrible pain I had to endure. During all this time, I sought a .ore. but
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      1035 3 AUCTION SALES. UOTION BALK OF VALCABLI A. HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY. To bt bald at Powell Co.'s saleroom, on Wed I nesday, tbe lttth May, loon, »t 2.30 p.m. No .■>*, HILL STREET, now occupied as I he Chinese Consulate. 15/5 POWELL Co —Auctioneers. A UCTION hALE OF HOUBE-PRO-J\. PKKTY at Killiney
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      362 3 SHIPPING. FOR PENANQ AND CALCUTTA. \1"B8SR8. APCAR Co.'t itumt 111 ARKAT ON APCAR, 4.000 tool Captain Stewart, left Hongkong on ttai Htb inst., and is doe here on Thursday, tbi 17th inst., en route to Penang and Calcutta For freight or paauge, apply to l<f/5 BARKIES A MOBES, AgenU COMPANIA
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      276 3 I NOTICES. Are now showing the following NEW GOODS. DEPARTMENT. Racing Silks in all Coloups. Silk Racing Breeches, Cuhmere Racing Breeches, Corduroy Silks. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OK THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN TWEED SUITINGS. Single suit lengths, Tennik Flannels, Cricketing Flannels, Covert Coatings (Waterpoof) Dress Suitings in Elastic Twills, Vicunas, Cashmeres,
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    578 4 Sraiurou, Hih M»y, 1900. PRODUCE. (Haiti art eomcUd to nton.) Oambier buyen I 7.2 ft. Oopr» Ball «-60. do Pontlanak „8 30. Pepper, 81ack.... buyers 30.26. do White, (6*) 48.60 Sago FloarSarawak, 3Wi do Brunei No. 1 2.30 Pearl Ran < i Coffee, Bali, 18X basis Sl.OO Coflee Palembang,
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    42 4 Fur Pur -lr. To-Moreow. Kuantan via port* Flno Klang via ports ftaMnrr, MuDtok rb«ng G. Myer, WIDHUDAY. Klang via ports Sri Ptgatan, IN-nang 4 IMtli H'br, Klang via port* Malacca, T.me. 8 a.m. IS. 3 p.m. S p.m. 4 p.m.
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    47 4 From Bukopi By the P. 40.5. s. Clyde, due on the 20th May with dates to the 27th April. She brings replies to the mail which left Singapore on the Ist April. From Chiha By the M. M. s.s. r.m. Simon; due on Sunday.
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      25 4 NOTICES. CHAMPAGNE. LOUIB ROEDERKK. EXTRA DRY. (Reserve for Great Britain) Louis Roederer, Carte Blanche BRINKMANN A CO. SOIJI IIfPORTKjX*. R.ii.f ,l JOHN I.ITTI.R 00. LTD.
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