Straits Times Weekly Issue, 27 October 1891
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section36 1891-10-27 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. New Serie; Dt 1 ÜBMSHED FOR TR4 vqukk-t^v v TT ti I AWi a »*.s>sii,)iH BY i-iVERY IiOMEWARD Al.\.IL LStEAMFR I Price 40 Cents gfsdf SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1891. sgfd36 words
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Obituary33 1891-10-27 1 tiJPwifl! nf r ll^"^' at Kachin Sarawak, the wife of C. D. Harvey, of a son Ou the 24th inst., at Devon Villa, the wife of John von Bargen, of a daughter.33 words
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Article94 1891-10-27 1 On t)i« i-tth mat at St. Andrew's Cathedral, by tho Yen Archdeacon Porham. William Hops Raymond, third son of Captain G. Raymond r. N 0 f Qosden. Ems worth, Hants, to Edith, second daughter of W H Castle EstK of Halmwood, Emsworth, and I udorhill. Upper Norwood. Ou !>th94 words
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75 1891-10-27 1 STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY 27th OCT., 1891. CONTENTS. Market Quotations. Summary of the Week. Renter's Telegrams. Local and General News. The Pamir Difficulty. Rainmakers and Rainmaking. A War Correspondent's Reminiscences. Hongkong Finance and Prosperity The Races. The Race Ball. Th« China Review Police Ifaws. Passenger List. Shipping News. The Jelebu Company75 words
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Article432 1891-10-27 1 LATEST MARKET QUOTA TIONS. Singapore, 27th October. 1891. Produce. Gambier, S.BO. do Cube No. 1, l'.;V». do do No. 2, „7Copra Bali, 3» do Pontiauak, 3.37!;. Pepper Black, 10"»0. Sago Flour, 2.8",. Pearl Sago :>.">»». Coffee Bali, 26.50. Coffee Liberian, 27.45. Tapioca small Flake, 3.35. ao do Ist quality 4.25.432 words
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Article227 1891-10-27 1 THELegislativeCouucil meets on Thursday to consider the Supply, Chinese Agricultural Labourers', aud Courts Ordinance Amendment Bills. A public meetiug to petition the Home Government to lessen the military coutributiou iv view of the crippled condition of the Colouy's finances has been fixed for Thursday uexL. The227 words
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Article547 1891-10-27 1 For Straiti Time.. The Chartered Msrcantile Bank. London, 21it Oct. At the usual halfyearly meeting of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, Loudon, and China, the Chairmau said that the unfortunate result of the working of the past six months was due to cheapness of money, speculation m547 words
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55 1891-10-27 1 THE "STRAITS TIMES FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS RUB SHARES. Wednesday, 21st Oct. :>.sr> p.m. The price of Raub Shares is Sellers 2/iJ Buyers 1/11 Sales none The last telegram was oue week earlier. aud the prices theu were: Sellers 2/5 Buyer* 2/1 Sales none The above it the official price dectmrtd <>n55 words
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Article110 1891-10-27 1 The followiug telegram from Mr. Bibby, mining manager at Raub. has been received by the local secretary Rai'b, 2'ird October. Total amonnt of amalgam is 3,rt00 ounces estimated quantity of stone crushed for above 920 tons. Expect to finish crushing about end of next week. The following are the110 words
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Article36 1891-10-27 1 It is said that Messrs. Apear an Co. are iv communication with the authorities at Peuaug on the subject of a subsidy for the conveyance of mails by their steamers j via Calcutta.36 words
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Article34 1891-10-27 1 It is telegraphed that Mr. Justice Peliereau has been granted au additional four months leave of abeeuce, tor medical reasons. That is inconvenient to the Chief Justice, who had arranged to go home soon.34 words
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Article31 1891-10-27 1 We are requested to state that Mr. William Shelford, m.i.ck., of 35 Great George Street Westminster, is the sole responsible Engineer for the Suugei Ujong (Malay Peninsula) Railway Company j Limited.31 words
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Article36 1891-10-27 1 The present Governor General of the Philippines will return to Madrid by way of the Canadian Pacific route aud his successor is expected to pass through Singapore on the l«>th November on hiway to Maui la.36 words
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Article42 1891-10-27 1 A British resident writes to the Pinang Gazette urging a system of spending every available dollar, and holds that the 1 Governor should tell Lord Kuutsford plainly that certain deferred public works are absolute necessities, aud cannot be put off any further.42 words
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Article42 1891-10-27 1 Our Malacca Correspondent writes, under date 25th instant, that a Chinaman charged with criminal misappropriation of $800 has been committed to prison for 15 days there pending instructions trom j H. E. the Governor for his reudition to the Suugei Ujoag Government.42 words
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Article56 1891-10-27 1 Races were held at Medan on the 17th aud 19th iustant. The programme comprised sewti events on each day with a race ball ou the intervening Sunday. The Deli Courant says that the races went off so well that there is every prospect of the Race club, but lately started56 words
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Article61 1891-10-27 1 Enthusiastic golfers have t**eu soniej what impatient of the surrender of the links to races last week but the more general I opinion is that, upon the whole, it was j politic to let the racing meu have the use I of the links for runuing their horses. ludeed the61 words
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Article53 1891-10-27 1 In view of tlie meeting on the military ontributiou question to be held by the Singapore branch of the Straits Association on Thursday, the Pinang Gauette wonders what the military contribution committee at that Settlement proposes to do. It urge* the resuscitation of the old Peuang Association to look specially53 words
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Article70 1891-10-27 1 In June 1892, so the Pinang Gaz hears, it is proposed to celebrate the tercentenary of the first visit of au Euglish vessel to Peuang and, indeed, to Malaya, and what is, m effect, the discovery of that island. In that year, Captain Lancaster, m what was the earliest English70 words
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Article64 1891-10-27 1 In consequence of muzzles not yet arriving from England country dog owners here have, it is said, received, instead, tickets or orders for these articles to be supplied on arrival, with the assurance that matters will be alright until the muzzles arrive. A correspondent inquires whether these orders m the64 words
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Article16 1891-10-27 1 j A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Thursday the 29th iustant. I-16 words
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24 1891-10-27 2 LOCAL AND GENERAL. WEDNESDAY, 21st OCTOBER. The annual examination of the Raftles Institution was concluded yesterday when the passes obtained averaged 8J) per ceut.24 words
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Article42 1891-10-27 2 Some $30,000 worth of tin, belonging to Messrs. Boustead Co., was being loaded into the Teheran at Penaug on the 16th instant, when a heavy sea struck the toaf kang which ran against the ship and immediately sank. The tiu was insured.42 words
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Article114 1891-10-27 2 The Union Jusurauce Company of I tou held a meeting at Hongkong on the 10th instant to pass the r< port and accounts submitted. The Chairman admitted that the result of the year 1890 had not been quite so good as that oi the previous year, but held that the114 words
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Article136 1891-10-27 2 The second ordinary ineetiug of the Selania Tin Mining Company was held at Hongkong on the 10th instant. The report and accounts presented were passed. The Chairman appeared desirous to profit by the severe lesson of Selama, and to thoroughly prove both Tekka aud Blauda Mabok mines before purchasing any136 words
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Article176 1891-10-27 2 _»_----M^(j*pip_^(_i-w»-i-"-»-i---i--"" The Strmits Independent m an article entitled The Cbiuamao's Curse" m citing various Chinese gaming instances, says that the Chinaman will find an excuse for gambling m everything he touches and that uo amount of legislation will ever touch him, and that m Singapore and Penaug there are lots176 words
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Article84 1891-10-27 2 At the opeuing, m Bangkok the 15th ins the tenders for the X Railway. Siaoi it was found that the Oder of Messrs. Murray, Cimpbell A Co. of Singapore amouuted t > ticals \i.7-i-\-. while the tender of man Syndicate ticals 11,97t>,000. The decision of th.' Siaim-s.- Government ected to84 words
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Article25 1891-10-27 2 The s. 8. Nam Kiang, the property of Messrs. Kye Guan Co., will be sold by public auction at Penang on Weduesdav the 18th November.25 words
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Article29 1891-10-27 2 A Subscription list has beeu opened and sums will be received at the Spauish Consulate, Neil Road, Singapore, for the relief of the sufferers by the Hoods m Spain.29 words
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Article38 1891-10-27 2 Our Malacca correspondent notes the departure of Sequah from that town to Kuala Lumpur on Friday last. At a farewell meeting, Sequah said that he had sold five thousand dollars worth of medicines at Malacca during his stay.38 words
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Article55 1891-10-27 2 Mr. C. VY. Mason, who was arrested iv Shanghai on account of his alleged connection with the Kolao Hui. escaped one day from goal but had uot gone far before he rau into the arms of two policemen, who recognised him aud took him back. A sum of S7OO was55 words
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Article54 1891-10-27 2 There has recently l>eeu received iv Singapore, and there i< now ir, irse ol tion at St. Andrew's House, a massive brass tablet bearing the following In i.'i.ui. t\ Edward Boust- Ks«p the Benefa< this H use l m Cumberland m A itiaen of Sii from 1527 till Ihol. Diel54 words
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Article52 1891-10-27 2 The Chi no Mail hears from a reliable source that Mr. Fleming, the Colonial Secretary at Hongkoug, will likely be appointed ntenant-Governor of that Colony, au appointmeut, which, besides l-'iug au honourable recoguitiou of his service will increase bis power should he be called to act iv the absence of52 words
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Article27 1891-10-27 2 It is rumoured iv Hoogkoug that Mr. Thomas Jackson, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, may shortly return to manage the Flank. The rumour is uot authoritative.27 words
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Article252 1891-10-27 2 The teuders for the construction of the Nagara-Rajasema Line of the Royal Siamese State Railways were optima by the Direetor-Geueral of the Depart meut ou Thursday last. Two tenders only had been submitted up to noon one from Messrs. Murray Campbell A Co., Railway Contractors of252 words
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Article810 1891-10-27 2 Th« Stand i vs We are indented to Mr, i. EL Fearby. M I an old Australian manager, who is nt present directing mining operations for theeamhas Exploration Company, on their H edook concession, Western Borneo, for a report upm proper!] I the company. It would810 words
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Article71 1891-10-27 2 i i sterday the committee of the Singapore Branch of the Straits Association decided to call, at a very early date. public meetiug to discuss the Straits Mili- tary Contribution. The intention is to propose resolutious uftirmiug that the great fall m the Straits revenue demands fulfilment71 words
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Article28 1891-10-27 2 Ar the end of this month Mr P.ihhy will use the Kaub battery to erusli huudred tons of gold bearing >tone for the Malay Peninsula Pr pa ny.28 words
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Article31 1891-10-27 2 Sal \ndre\\ Clarke's engagement to M an engineer for the Municipal Penang has resulted mi the cnoi< Mr. RoK'rt Pierce, who i> expected to Europe at the and of the year.31 words
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Article45 1891-10-27 2 Ma. VY H. Treacher, i v.a the Secretary to the Goverument ot Perak. returuod to Penang from his Umv. .»f absence m I md by the P. »> Petkawur on Sunday !.i>t and left for Port Weld tic ■ame i rening by tl r M> na.45 words
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Article108 1891-10-27 2 M idras, SOA I The Collector of Cuddapah has commenced rain making perimonts sl Btsdinapalh A sssallchs of dyna mi ts was exploded at the height of .ht hundred feel above the plain by means of a Hying kite first, and then sending up dynamite with a108 words
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977 1891-10-27 2 We are informed that the Resident Councillor has settled this vexed question with Kedah on the following lines feeling it a good thing to leave the Chines, parties to settle the quarrel, aud the best interests of Kedah being, like ours, ou the side of977 words
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Article94 1891-10-27 2 The aunual genet al meeting of the Hongkong Volunteer Artillery Corps was held on the lrjth iust. Capt. MeCailum presided, but there was such a disappointingly small attendance of members, that the Chairman specially dealt with the apathetic attitude of the members, and the absolute94 words
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Article1482 1891-10-27 3 EsChoe*, t, g _^Hmm United States Consulate, %m v n_._„ n» Singapore. My Dear Echoes vve always go for a drive at o'clock exarrl v on the minute unless one calls S I cSehis vein tire act of going down the steps to o^r trap. Ihen of course1,482 words
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Article53 1891-10-27 3 TM Hongkoug revenue for the preseut I year. 1891, is estimated at |2j039 t OOO. The corresponding Straits figures are j 13,897,000. The Hongkong revenue for 1891 is estimated at 127,000 more than the 1890 revenue. The Straits reveuue for 1891 is estimated at $372,000 less than53 words
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Article165 1891-10-27 3 A Passengek ou the s. s. Pundna, which arrived from tfegapatam yesterday with s full deck load of Indian coolies, calls our at teutiou to an alleged hardship to which the coolies are subjected on arriviug at, or leaving. Negapatam. It is alleged that when deck passengers for the Straits165 words
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Article67 1891-10-27 3 Hasty persons have occasionally I plained that Renter's company do not telegraph all important news to" the East, j It will however DC observed from our telegram of to-day that Reuters have made j such a clean sweep jf all news a* to be j abb to chronicle the name67 words
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Article67 1891-10-27 3 Mr Huaxo Choon Hsikx, formerly Secretary of the Chinese Legation iv Loudon and vow the uew Chinese Consul General fort he St raits Settleiueuts, with official residence io Singapore, will arrive ue_t Tuesday iv the M. M. mail ■truant rffsfnrii from -datseilles, A fortnight after his arrival Mr. Tso Pin*:67 words
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Article25 1891-10-27 3 m Mr. Tan Teck Gtan, brother of Mr. Tan Kirn Cheug. aud one the most prominent Chinese residents of Malacca j died there yesterday morning.25 words
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Article105 1891-10-27 3 From a Correspondent. A FAREV7ELL dinueris to be given to the Resident, on the 20th, inst. previous to his departure ou leave. A limited number of Taiping residents ouly were asked by the promoters to subscribe, so the atteudance will be select, which seems a pity, as many105 words
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584 1891-10-27 3 Peculiar Affair on Board the Ban Whatt Hin" Supposed Murder of the Second Engineer. In connection with the strange disappearance of Mr. Gerald Byrne, the second engineer ef the Straits steamer Ban Whatt Hin it is supposed, from the circumstances surroundiug the case, that the man was murdered by a584 words
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Article704 1891-10-27 3 At the Kegimeutal Theatre, Tanglin last uight. the United Service "JunglefS made their first appearance before a erowd;ed house, a number of civil iaus beiujj; present, while the navy was largely represented. The "Juuglers" are a variety troupe oosnpesed of non-commissioned officers, and the troupe is a704 words
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Article427 1891-10-27 3 Tne Government of Burma has often l>een reproached for neglecting shamefully tho mineral wealth of tho country; hut. however true this reproach may have t>een m the past, the Rej>ort on Tin-mining iv the Mergui District by Mr. T. W. Hughes, of the Geological Survey, shows that427 words
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Article376 1891-10-27 4 An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholdeis of The Jelebu Mining and Trading Company. Limited, was held iv the Exchange Rooms at noon this day for the purpose of proposing the resolution of which due notice was given by the Hou. G. S. Murray at the annual376 words
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Article448 1891-10-27 4 The sixth ordinary yearly meeting of the Punjom Minium Co.. Limited at Hongkong ou the loth iust, The Chairman said ll d the rm had beeu delayed ii bis absence iv Pahang, auu that it was of great import nice that member of tho Board should periodic448 words
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Article301 1891-10-27 4 I'm; an u ual joint meet ing of the Chami ber of Commerce aud the Exchange was j held iv the Exchange Buildings, yesterday afternoon, at 'J. 15. There were present: the Hon' ble J. Fin lay sou Chairman aud Messrs. Striuger, Miller. Craig, Lovell, Fried ricbs, l.aspe301 words
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Article301 1891-10-27 4 SA TURDAY, 24th OCTOBER. H. X rati i isted ELM 8 nrui yi steid.iy. leaving Johnston's P al 5 p. m. m the launch AUmquerqne. <•■ Tuk number of visit the Raffles Ltbrarv aud _M:s, mi daring the week it. 847, Tuk Hon. K. K. Isemonger, the Acting Resident Councillor301 words
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Article127 1891-10-27 4 Between the hours of (> o'clock last I eveniug aud t> o'clock this morning, a quantity of gold-dust, valued at $200, was i stolen from the premises used by the local Sub-Committee of the Imperial Institute at the back of the old Lock Hospital. The Sub-Commitice, which includes Government servants127 words
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Article1303 1891-10-27 4 TO THE EDITOK OF THK SPECTATOR." Sin, Judging from your article m the Sy relator of August 29th, the writer m Harper*s Magazine nn I hinsss Secret Societies Ims given a Very melodramatic ting* to his subject. Five then and Chinee* carbon cccupyiiig i n English Colony1,303 words
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Article614 1891-10-27 4 lon, London t3tk October.— The Pall Mail <,<,-• tt' pnbtiabes without comment a reply t Mr. Caiue's Madia- informant to the charges < I sxsggerati >n made against him m representing the distress m the ['resiliency. He says that Lord Wtnta visited 11. c st-Cnring distrieta under newspaper614 words
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Article863 1891-10-27 5 LHLC/.uu, lunetr tor Ma»ch and April j 1 °IHM,1 HM,8 w an article on the Huong languag, by Mr. E. H. Parker. Tin- !"veh dealt with is that current among the -Thais" or Muougs, a ttribe on the Black River, who have the advantage of written characters863 words
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Article3827 1891-10-27 5 Tuk Singapore Spokt:n"o Club Actcmn Mektin.j. First (Derby) Day, Tuesday fOth October IV.U. Cu.M>n Tr Ki.:. CC. Paterson, C Sngdeu. j A. I Adams. Lt.-Col. VV. T. Ellis, (North- »«iptonshire Regt.). J. C. D. Jones S H Ca.r. A. \V. Btivoo. I Stewaww: -Jndae, Lt.-Cl. W.T. Ellis I3,827 words
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2756 1891-10-27 6 Second (Cup) Day, Thursday, 22nd October 1891. Racnra was continued yesterday under very favourable couditious. The weather, the course, nod every thing appertaining to the SUCCCOS of the sport, weie all ]Os( i~ could !>•• desired an I consequeutlv somegood going Was witnessed The attendance was ttOl so on at2,756 words
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3113 1891-10-27 7 The races on Saturday came off much better thau was expected iv the very unfavourable >tat. the weather. A cloudy and threateuiug sky nearly the whole of the morning culminated m n heavy downpour of rain just before uoou, and for two hours it rained3,113 words
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Article82 1891-10-27 7 The Jo< kieB. ,liM'kif>, M iats. Win-. iu<l 2rd Mi J. i\ Ker i* J) »i Mr Raymond 5 li Mr. E L. Rae 1 CVrf ifli 1- 2 2 1 Dr. Smith 7 1 Stamford ...12 1 3 < Mr. P. Dennjs fl I 2 Butlin 1082 words
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Article208 1891-10-27 7 Stables. Horse*. Run*. Wins. 2nd 3rd Messrs. Pendek aud Paddies Xichol 3 J 1 Mnar 3 1 11 Captain Coll m son and Mr. Freeland's Blackfish 4 '2 2 The Sultan's Qmnd Dmke 4 1 8 Balaclava 4 1 1 Sequence 2 1 1 Dexter :i 1 1208 words
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Article587 1891-10-27 8 rRiDAY. 28kD October. 18i*l. The Race Ball given under the auspices of the Siugapore Sporting Club took place m the Towu Hall last evening aud it passed off successfully. Of course the Ball could not be considered thoroughly representative of what the Sporting Club could have dove587 words
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Article288 1891-10-27 8 I The Pamir Difficulty. (Straits Times Oct oh r 'Jl.) Russian reconnoitring on the Pamirs has brought iuto prominence a region that lies at an average height of tilt ecu thousaud feet above the sea, the mountain ranges around towering abou*, 25,000 feet above sea level. These Pamir highlands288 words
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Article991 1891-10-27 8 I Straits Times Oetobt r iMiuis are non forthcoming of interesting experiments m the artificial production oi rain recently inducted by Genera] Dyreafortfa under the auspice- ot the I led States Agricultural D tent. Tbe operations took place near the town of Midland, m Texas. v.991 words
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1037 1891-10-27 8 (Straits Times October H%) 44 1 write," says Mr. Archibald Forbes, continuing his 44 war correspondent's reminiscences m the Nineteenth Century, "m constant consciousness of being overegotistic but oue would like the reader to know how he is served with war news." Egotism under such circumstances1,037 words
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Article464 1891-10-27 9 (Straits Times October 98.) Ma.imk General Bakkkk. the Anting Governor of Hongkong, opened ou the 16th the Autumn session of the Legislative Couucil of that Colony with a speech m which he laid stress ou the satisfactory condition of the colonial finances. The revenue notwithstanding auanticipated464 words
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1381 1891-10-27 9 (Strait* Titne* OcMer V-> The public meeting that is called for Thursday to discuss the M.litarv Contribution will be of use, if it be rightly guided. It is believed that m one resolution the feting will be asked to affirm alarm at a decreasing revenue occurring1,381 words
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Article108 1891-10-27 9 Allahabad, Sth October. The Battalion now about to be raised iv ludia for service iv Hougkoug, is to be kuown as theChiua Regiment. Its c.ommaudant will be Major E. J. Barrow, 7th Bengal Infautry. Captain Faithful, 33rd Punjab Infautry, will probably be Secoud m Command, with Captain108 words
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Article92 1891-10-27 9 The Acting Governor of Hongkong, m commenting on the commercial advauceof Hongkoug, says that although last year was phenomenal m the shipping trade* the returns King the largest yet made since the Colony has been m existence, and the total of arrivals and departures having exceeded92 words
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Article185 1891-10-27 9 Christ mast ide A Arragements. The Singapore Cricket Club expects as visitors at X'mas, teams from Peuang aud Selangor, aud although no actual fixtures have yet been made, the idea is, that the first match to take place will Ik- that bet Weeu Selangor C. C. v. Singa]H>re 0. C.185 words
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Article330 1891-10-27 9 Tua United Service "Junglers" gave their secoud performance at the Kegimeutal Theatre. Tanglin, ou Saturday night. There was a change of programme and the house was pecked. Iv the first part of the programme Sergt. Wise. O. S. C. deserves incut ion for his very creditable rendering330 words
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Article272 1891-10-27 9 The general idea of the military operations which commence at t o'clock this afternoon, is as follows: A hostile t'< about 100 men with two field gUUS having lauded opposite the Bricksheds on the Passu- Panjang Road has advanced to the attack of tin- Alexaudra272 words
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Article94 1891-10-27 10 A Penang, tho other day. ou the dismissal of an assault case iv the Third Magistrate's Court, one of the defendants. a woman, abused a friend of the plaintiff outside the Court. The Magistrate, on becoming aware of it. sent for the woman aud fined her s2o for contempt of94 words
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Article153 1891-10-27 10 The Home Government m Holland are id to be committed to stringently coer--ures against the Achinese war \mrty, but the present Governor oi Acheeu, so says the Pinang Ga:>tt>, is inclined, to revert to a policy pursued to sue extent up to 1884, and to establish fortified centres on the153 words
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Article77 1891-10-27 10 Mr. r\ A. Swettenham, the Resident of Perak, left Penang for England on the 23rd instant. Before his departure from that State, he was entertained at dinner at Taigiug. A Pinang Gazette corspondent alleges that Mr. Swettenham said be expected to be back before next year is out, provided he77 words
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Article56 1891-10-27 10 Th< Hague, 29th Sept.— Mr. N. P. VaAdenberg has been appointed President of the Bank of the Netherlands. Tin- Government has demanded a credit of 728, rt iv the East ludian Hud. for 1892, ro be employed m lading a cable between Ololeh and Deli, thus completing through56 words
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Article147 1891-10-27 10 The usual telegram from the French mail agents at Colombo announcing the departure of the mail steamer for Sin. pore not having yet come to hand, it is feared that some accident has befalleu the Salome, or thet she has beeu delayed m i the Canal.147 words
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Article167 1891-10-27 10 Ihe Pinang Gazette of the 22nd ius'aut huds stroug grounds for improving the the harbour there m the alleged fact that the want of such accommodation has caused the diversion of the tobacco trade of Deli to Singapore, which, geographically should come to Penaug; e\en for167 words
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Article301 1891-10-27 10 The Penang Harbour Improvement Scheme continues to be the subject of comment m the Pinang Gazette. A correspondent signing himself Harbour Scheme, praises the Governor for appoiutiug the Legislative Couucil Committee to repoii on the Scheme, by saying that the members consist of geutlemen acquaiuted with Peuang301 words
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302 1891-10-27 10 Bin. C. W. S Kvnnkksley reported his return from leave df absence, and assumed dut il Pint Magistrate aud Com sioner of the Court of Requests S ore, oo the 20th instant The following appointne nts, diV from the 20th instant Mr. .1. N. Kysbe,302 words
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Letter183 1891-10-27 10 lianki upts and Perjury. TO THE EOITOn Ol THE STRAITS TIMES Siu, -It is notable that Bankrupts are apt to commit perjury at their public examination, m order to evade Law aud Justice to conceal the true facts from the Court of Justice, aud afford encouragement to others to become183 words
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Letter166 1891-10-27 10 Tke "Uin rrmnrnt lia/rtto m Chinese. To the Editor ok thi Btraits Times.'* Sir, In your yesterday's issue, your correspoudeut A Chiuamau M upheld that the term used iv the Chinese edition of the Qoveruineut Gazette," as applied to the Straits-boru," ia offensive and he thought the two words local166 words
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Letter221 1891-10-27 10 To THK KIOIOR OS thk -Sirai IS Ti nil Bin, It is intereatis to sen A I take up his pen iii reply to the complaint your Chin. >rrespondent iv tion with a term used m the Chin i ot the i tt> most other Chiuese scholars. A. I>. c.221 words
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321 1891-10-27 10 SIX. -I do uot mean to have tinword iv Writing* to you again, tomb the terms used vi the Chinese Edition ol the Government Gazette. I, if. r < amusing tn read the views o€C D., s besides unreasonably ignoring what i orreetlf321 words
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Letter418 1891-10-27 10 The Threatened Ri ce Famine. To the Editor of the Straits Times." Sir,— l believe that I was the first to write m the columns of the Straits Times conceruiug the conspicuous danger to the Colony m the event of anything occurring to mterfere with our food supply, and the418 words
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Letter976 1891-10-27 10 To tuk Editos rm. Strait.v Tim Sik. In youi issue of liuh iust. you enougl take up the m itter au I ermisi -:de all atternj by making it p< v vr ru hius, 1 s Ink to n to your main srgu- Ibat m I976 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement578 1891-10-27 11 I—___ _m MM ti&m HARGRKAVES CO. Bnni«Ksas.laoM A Baaas Founders Boh.ermakkus. Bmnui Builders, Ship Mtitnnuu, Onntmax Contractor. SINGAPORE ft JtWALA LtJMPVR siufi Bttiidta* tmia HIGH class STKAM VESSELS always under constmction, from 38 ft. to 100 ft longth of keel, of best design and finish! MACHINERY from leading British Firms578 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous233 1891-10-27 11 Passenuer Lint. Arrivals. Per a, s. Ptshaicur from Colombo Mr. C Basconi. Mr. H. O. Rowe. From London: —Mr. Cox, Mr. McNeil, Mrs. Watkin*. Miss Bushby. Miss Goodwiß, Mr. and Mrs. Kvnnerslev. From Penang Mr. A. J. Watkios, Hon. J. M. Vermont, Hon. D. Comrie. Per 8. 8. Lawaifa from233 words
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Miscellaneous797 1891-10-27 11 ENGINEERS' STORES, Ac. Asbestos packed cocks and mounting*' Manchester and Favorite steam donkey engines, Sight feod Lubricators, Engine room, tomkor and space lamps Phoaphor brou/.o m fairer. ludiarnblier, Aabeetoa and other packings. Cylifld*t nhd etigiuo <,il« of .ill kind. Boiler dnids j Patont Rolled Xinc Fossil moai covering; FiroHaj and797 words
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Miscellaneous778 1891-10-27 11 (laid a. Co. For Java port T.L'.W Royalist, B. N. B. str. 151 1 strong- Prom flandakan, 22nd. G Onx Emm HaJ A Co. For Labata, I l: VESSELS WHICH HA.VK 1»kI Arrivkii. and are Still m I'ort. VannadUn. Brit. str. 1 l>s ton I pi Sci From Mp lris.778 words
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Article768 1891-10-27 12 Flau <S Vessel's Xamk. Tons. Captain. From. Sailed <»n t sionees. o°2 Ris Oct. 20 Trit<M Or. 12tiS Deafer u<» Norin:iuli\ Brit. str. »">t>4 Griffin 20 Sri B'tauj? Salamnt Dut sch. 134 Naoodah 30 l.amula Brit.str. 2140 \V;uin«t. 20 Sri Triags/anu str. SI IMillei 20 Ban Smg Gnan str.768 words
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Miscellaneous257 1891-10-27 12 CLEARANCES, 1891 I>ate V«BBBL's Name. Pt i I «'aptain 0t Urna rm «Ter. .-tr. -.on- Th M Sam Tor Brit, str Ha- Tru__:_rHnu M Peshawar P.O. str Wi /an Japan Vannu.™. Hnt.Mr. DCtna. .iitokan.lPalenihH,,, g VanDiemen Poyang bintrkep Dut, SsiPegatan -,t Kr., 21 He>- B nt Owen 21 Lombardy £<>257 words
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Advertisement777 1891-10-27 13 i ______!_^wf a w G i_u ßsfi wET^Sjf W JLI vJ ra h Bar "a HSE BB **s_Ba^^_HlßHß_HHß__3i_HS_H__J 'he OniqiXAL and Genuine i WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE bears the Signature, thu* I LEA PERRIES' SAUCE J flefaslr e«f for Export by the Procters. Wmreestsf Crssss f f OSBUtU throughout th-World DETAIL EVERYWHERE.777 words
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Advertisement580 1891-10-27 13 ft THE mSPENSAIi AERATED WATERWORKS /TT>^RATEb WATER WOR X o^% /O, Brass Bsssa Road, and 8. Robinson Quay. _Mv«a|Mm J.P. GOWAXS. Manager. A _r« t 1 1 holding Stock Bor .so M;:ssrs. Ka TS Bros Sandakan. BMi.^k. k Rama A Co. 1 >,7 Hl^ ThkanCheeAPo Mhl.iMH Mr F.U.deSouza. Medan, lUm;580 words
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Advertisement437 1891-10-27 14 POWELL &CO.! AUiriOVEEfit. SINGAPORE. FuavirußE, j_c. For Sal^. Almeir.it. Ice Chest _toa»u*»a (trou I Jewel Safes Bed-'-oom Snitee Japsuess Scree-" Boo* Cs>es Lamps Book Sum* Linoleum Bidiaru Tab. Matting Car-i T>ir>ie* Marble Slabs Carpet Ru*» Meat Safee Chair* Office Deslc Chamber Cnpb-»M>. Office Chain* Cabm.'tw Punsahn Chosti* of rtfHw^f. Piauo437 words
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Advertisement590 1891-10-27 14 i sr au Tl K_K mmr V_ x*3 VsT >/\ HOLLOWAY'S PILLS. THIS GREAT HOUSEHOLD MEDIX CINE RANKS AMONGST THE v vDIN'I NS JB3SVatB? >F LIFS. These famous Pills purify the BLOOO, and act most powertully. yel PoOthingly, on the LIVER. STOMACH. KIDXKVS. and BOWELS, j<ivinu r energy, and vig590 words
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Advertisement627 1891-10-27 14 YARROW'S SHALLOW DRAFT STEAMERS. I STERXWHKKL STEAM HRS BAYS I»3«mi fonud DT SipsriSfS lo bs ths beat type sf vssat for shallow rivsr asviffstioß. aad of Ihsss litssssV XJ-sUtow d n mstrneted s Urge nun Ivor of successful examples for sil parts of the world VsSSSIt Ofl this systtMii nre627 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE "STRAITS TIMES" TUESDAY, OCT. 27 1891.
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Title Section9 1891-10-27 1 SUPPLEMENT TO THE "STRAITS TIMES" TUESDAY, OCT. 27 1891.9 words
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Article19 1891-10-27 1 In eminence a/the moiT^Z"""^ i"„rr^r:7 nr'"'°^'T'*''^''"--o) the week m a tupplemeni „,.,1 tke convex,,,- tho* ni. „7, f <'«•'/...'■...-; .uppJnZu19 words
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Article759 1891-10-27 1 iJFOT Straits Times.) Afghan Embassy to Rvska London, 25* Oct. Th, .v„, (l p states that the Ame,,- of Afghanistan has •OUt an embassy to Russia m order conclude a RoBWo-Afghao wHnmercml treaty OtSTßrss v EtOSStA, Tho terrible distress m ftussis i. „n abated, the peasants at the759 words
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Article239 1891-10-27 1 {From our Correspondent.) _W f,m fall grown tiger m very good rendition Mas brought m from Batu Pahat tew days ago A large crocodile which had been noticed prowling off the 9** Mills for some (Wi past, has been ••aptured he is about Ivfeel long, and will tt is239 words
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Article279 1891-10-27 1 H..w Col. F.i.t.is SscAPßt) t 'arnmi Tuf military operations OO the Alexandra j Bond and iti vicinity, of which t Reneial idea was given m the Siraits Times yesterday, resulted m some very interesting manomvres m the afternoon' The attacking force fared mUcfa better than it did279 words
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Article189 1891-10-27 1 fsSefort If is Honour Mr. Jnstice. Ooldney.) He Lek Keno Keat. The public examination of this debtor which was commenced on 14th (September aud continued ou lbth and 21st September ua.s resumed yesterday afternoou. The debtor, was a i member ot the firm of Keng fong189 words
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561 1891-10-27 1 The New Filtering Tanks. Opening Ceremony Fixed for Friday. On Friday at sp. m. H. r). the Governor will open the new filters and n thug tank, m Bukit Timah Etoad opj^oa the Cemetery. It is hoped that there will be present s fair number of citizens. The filters, which561 words
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Article444 1891-10-27 1 i Wrom oar n ipowfrnl. I'aly--,,. \fSndOnUbt r, 1991 I i Sunday, the Peujora Company's steamer Singnm let: t ln> X X Lipii h i ring beu laid up for ove* a fortnight. There is ,v.:\ possibility of th, Sinyvm letumiug within the month, .»s th, riye hi-444 words
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Article1220 1891-10-27 1 To l m Straits Pi Sib, Al the last meeting of the Municihe lion* ble .Maior Mac Call uni udt lhe intro luctioi trie lighting m pielii iv furtherance of tha without ir tl pi i contract witli I Cotnpaaj 1 d< tj il *****,1,220 words
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323 1891-10-27 2 To the Editor oj. riu SVBAITS TUCBS." Sir, Permit me 10 writ, to you once more about the term, St raits-bo'ru." used iv the Chinese edition of the Government QaxaHe. In your last Saturday's |»a|>er. your coriespoudeut MA- Chinaiuau," m support of his arguments, asked323 words
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Article564 1891-10-27 2 Po tmm Boitob oi twin ■> n i i 9 Until T tune and opportunity to write yon i full account of mv ,x m Lowei Burmafa lately, would a kindly allow me to ret. from the l\>> ,■■■>■ headed "Tin m -fergui quoted io j our564 words
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