The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 14 June 1890

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    26 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. VOIi. II. PENANG. SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1890. Ho. 125.
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    OUR DECLINING PROSPERITY.
    1543 2 About a couple of months since, the Pinang Gazette, in drawing the attention of its readers to the decrease in the value of Imports and Exports in 1889, as was shewn in the Master Attendant’s Annual Report lor that year, concluded its article with the following remarks,
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    THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.
    1033 2 The question between France and Egypt concerning the amount of the new Joan to be included in the Conversion Scheme lias been settled, the French Government having agreed to the inclusion of £E. 1,200,000 in the new Privileged Loan. The only outstanding difference in regard to the
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      271 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY [AND SATIIi'IAY. Kh terms of subscription PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 5 15. 00 Half-year 00 Quarter oU Single copy twenty cents. IP PAID IN A BREAK 3 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on P a
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    OUR COLONY’S FOOD SUPPLY IN CASE OF WAR.
    338 3 At a late meeting of the Straits Settlements Association Sir Andrew Clarke referred to the question of food supply in Singapore in case of war between Great Britain and another power which might be able to interfere with the ordinary sources of
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    ENGLAND AND THE VATICAN.
    492 3 From the correspondence just published as a Parliamentary paper respecting the special mission to the Vatican relative to religious questions in the island of Malta it appears that General Sir L. Simmons, Her Majesty’s representative, found the Pope very agreeably disposed towards Great Britain. For instance,
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    MR. CHAPLIN ON BI-METALLISM.
    519 3 Mr. H. Chaplin, M.P., was the principal guest at the dinuer of the Association of English Country Bankers, which was held at the Hotel Metropole on the 14th ulto. Mr. Chaplin, in responding to the toast of Her Majesty's Government," said he had learnt, without surprise,
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    M.FERRY AND TONG-KING.
    521 3 Tong-King et la Mĕre Patrie,” by M. Jules Ferry, has been published. The French statesman, now an exile from the Chamber of Deputies, has at length made up his mind to plead his cause. For five years he has been accused of reckless want of patriotism, and
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    COUNT VON MOLTKE ON THE NEXT WAR.
    484 3 A speech of Count von Moltke in the Reichstag has attracted attention throughout Europe. Count von Moltke, whose spare, tall figure is nearly as erect as ever, and whose general’s uniform becomes him well, spoke with great deliberation and distinctness from his place
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    REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
    155 4 REUTER’ S TELEGRAMS. (From the Pinang Gazette.) London 10 th June. —The Senate at Washington has resumed discussion upon the Silver Biil. There is great opposition to the German Army Bill especially on the clause increasing the officer’s pay; t he Liberals insist upon two year’s service. Major Wissman has
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    SUMMARY OF HOME NEWS.
    1263 4 (London and China Express, 16th May.) Court. The Queen is ar, Windsor. Her Majesty Ims paid a visit to Waddesdon, the seat of Baron F. tie Rothschild. A drawing Room was held on the 9th jiiabranfe- nb 12« oL i pfli M m PalaCO. TIIO diplomatic
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    LOCAL AND GENERAL
    2160 4 The French mails ex M. M. steamer Oxus were received here on Thursday morning per B. I. steamer Purnea whilst the letters etc., of a week later per P. and O. mail steamer Rome arrived this morning and wore distributed shortly after 8 o’clock. The Rome made
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    SEVERE FIGHTING AT EDIE.
    440 5 We gather from private sources that a very serious and decisive battle was fought at Edie between the Dutch and the Achinese on the 11th instant. The loss on the side of the latter in killed and wounded was very considerable, no less than 80 dead
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    195 5 Arrivals. lltli June—Per s. s. Camorta from Singapore —Mrs. Paterson, 2 children, and 1 European nurse, Mr. A. W. Bean, Mr. H. Darby, Mr. T. H. Hill, and Mr. W. H. Wellington. 11th June—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld :—Mr. A. Dunstoue, Mr. Ee Teang,
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    JOURNALISM IN SIAM.
    1340 5 A correspondent writes to the London and China Express Journalism in Siam, like many other things in this strange country, possesses characteristics which do not find a parallel elsewhere. If you wish to see the Siamese doings extolled, their officials flattered, their enemies castigated, you have only
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    GLEANINGS.
    757 5 The French Navy has sustained a heavy loss by the sudden death of Admiral Du Petit Thouars, Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Squadron. He was only in his 58th year, and when in Paris a short time ago looked the picture of robust health. He was found dead in his
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    EXCHANGES.
    127 6 Penang, 14th June, 1890. Rates rule as follows London, Demand Bank 3/5f dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/5| Do. 6 Credits 3/6£ Do. 6 Documentary 3/6j Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 225 Do. 30 days sight, Private 228 Bombay, Demand, Bank 225 Do. 30 days sight,Private 228 Madras, Demand
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      1344 6 htoioipal notice. Tenders are invited for the trans- Of A lating and printing in the Vernacular Authorised Capital £1,000,250. A |\J P| languages, Malay, Chinese of Subscribed 600,000. the Bye-laws framed by the Municipal nniTAII I nh Commissioners of George Town, Penang, London Directors. □U I I I HA K
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